Michael Kemp : Igniting Choral Rehearsals

Let an internationally respected choral clinician take you beyond the analytical study of anthems. Using his innovative concept of Unique Musical Focuses, Michael Kemp lays out a sequential set of pedagogical steps in teaching a score and incorporating stylistic, historical, and analytical information to shape the work in terms of vocal tone and rhythmic articulation. His Unique Motivational Flashes are creative templates for analyzing scores that provide techniques to pace and engage singers fully in the rehearsal process.

Kemp has included 17 carefully annotated choral scores selected from GIA's best-selling works, including works by Praetorius, Handel, Luboff, and Alonso. Kemp gives a vast toolbox with which to solve almost every problem that director's will encounter with their choirs, and help their singers grow in vocal skill and musical understanding.

Pentatonix : PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1

2018 release. Three-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Pentatonix release PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. I. The inaugural release for the group's PTX Presents series features 11 PTX-curated modern pop performances, including an arrangement of Camila Cabello s "Havana."

Songlist: Attention, Finesse, New Rules x Are You That Somebody?, Havana, Perfect, Stay, Feel It Still, Despacito x Shape Of You, Issues, Praying, Sorry Not Sorry

Naturally 7 : Both Sides Now

Both Sides Now is Naturally 7's seventh studio-album. It represents a further remarkable development for the renowned vocal-group from NYC. Some of their previous biggest successes were notable interpretations of global hits from Phil Collins' "Feel It (In The Air Tonight)"; Coldplay's epic "Fix You" to their self-penned "Wall Of Sound". All of which they performed during three world tours with Michael Buble in 467 shows to over 4 million people in 25 countries. Both Sides Now is driven by wonderfully rich and warm harmonies in stellar vocal arrangements combined with Naturally 7's unique talents to perform a variety of instruments simply using their voices. The album contains of classics spanning over a century: from Anton Dvorak "Going Home", England's most patriotic Hymn "Jerusalem" to Roberta Flack's "The First Time, Ever I Saw Your Face", Sting's "Shape Of My Heart" featuring A Cappella-Youtube-sensation Peter Hollens, Paul McCartney's "Pipes Of Peace", the title-track: Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" all the way to a very special version of Adele's "Hello" feat. German megastar Helene Fischer, as well as the group's original song, which always closes their live-show: "Caught In The Moment" featuring Naturally 7 fan Pentatonix' Kevin Olusola on cello. Kevin's excitement to work with the band comes as no surprise, as many admire the seven as the modern "Godfathers" of the vocal genre.

Songlist: Jerusalem, Shape of My Heart , (I Need) Air, Going Home, Prince Igor, First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Both Sides Now, Hello, Caught in the Moment, Pipes of Peace, Bridge Over Troubled Water

Take 6 : Iconic

Surely one of the most iconic a cappella groups in history Take 6 has been creating great vocal harmony for many decades. They are true masters of the art and this latest release continues the tradition of vocal excellence.

Songlist: Back in Love Again, Can't Stop the Feeling, Change the World, Sailing, Don't Know Why, Got to Get You Into My Life, All This Love, Could It Be I'm Falling in Love, Roof Garden, Nothing But the Blood

Gareth Malone : Voices

This collection from the young British choirmaster Gareth Malone includes the main songs from his album Voices. It's his most personal album, embodying his vision for the future for choral music. After searching the UK for the most talented young voices in the country he formed a genre-breaking new group.

Songlist: Hamburg Song, Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart, Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal , Calgary, A Little Respect, Nights in White Satin , White Winter Hymnal, No Surprises, Video Games , I Can't Make You Love Me, Go Your Own Way, Passion Choral

King's Singers : Folk Songs and Fantasies

In this 50th Anniversary year of The King's Singers there is much celebrating to be done. A 3 disc CD has been recorded by the current members of the group and from that new recording, the most popular songs have been selected for this collection. Known for their consummate artistry in all genres and styles, their interpretations of pop and folk music are legendary. Songs include: And I Love Her - And So It Goes - Danny Boy - Down by the Riverside - Down with Love - I'll Follow the Sun - Loch Lomond - Love Is Here to Stay - MLK - Quand Tu Dors Pres De Moi - That Lonesome Road

Songlist: MLK, Danny Boy, And I Love Her, And So It Goes, Down By The Riverside, Loch Lomond, Down With Love, That Lonesome Road, Quand Tu Dors Pres De Moi, I'll Follow The Sun, Love Is Here To Stay

Manhattan Transfer : Junction

Beginning with their first performances in the early 1970s, The Manhattan Transfer have become the cornerstones of contemporary music. Originally launched by Tim Hauser in 1969, Hauser, Alan Paul, Janis Siegel and Laurel Masse were the group by 1972. Cheryl Bentyne joined the group in 1979 after Laurel Masse left. One of the co-writers on The Junction - the group's new album which draws inspiration in part from The Transfer's classic 1975 version of Glenn Miller's "Tuxedo Junction"-is the group's new mem ber, bass vocalist Trist Curless. Curless began subbing on the road for the late band founder Tim Hauser in 2013, officially joining after Hauser's passing in late 2014.

Songlist: Cantaloop (Flip Out!), Swing Balboa (Down on Riverside), The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul, Blues for Harry Bosch, Shake Ya Boogie (Galactic Vocal Version), Sometimes I Do, Ugly Man, The Junction, Tequila / the Way of the Booze, Paradise Within (Paradise Found)

Mark De-Lisser : Sing Out! A Cappella

Vocal coach and choral director Mark De-Lisser, who has edited and arranged the highly acclaimed Sing Out! series, here turns his attention to the a cappella repertoire, with five uplifting songs for SATB choir in this sixth pop repertoire book in the series.

As before, these songs have each been selected for their positive lyrics and heart-warming feel, making them ideal to teach to adults and children. With an enticing selection of pop songs, including Sigma's Higher, Jess Glynne's Don't Be So Hard on Yourself, Ronnie Laws' Always There, Coldplay's Paradise and James Bay's Hold Back the River, this compilation has something for everyone.

Arranged for the first time for SATB choir, this book includes a download card with access to full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks of each vocal line recorded by members of ACM Gospel Choir. The scores feature keyboard reductions for ease of learning. Helpful hints for performing the pieces and an introduction to beat-boxing are also included in this book, giving you everything you need to learn these well-loved songs.

Songlist: Higher, Don't Be Hard on Yourself, Always There, Paradise, Hold Back The River

Various Arrangers : Novello Choral 60's Hits

The Mamas & The Papas' hymn to the West Coast state California Dreamin' was actually written in chilly New York City by John and Michelle Phillips before they even formed the band that made them famous.Simon & Garfunkel were New York through and through and Simon's jaunty song about the Queensboro Bridge - aka Feelin' Groovy - uses its local colloquial name.Skeeter Davis, born Mary Frances Penick, was the survivor of a car crash that killed her singing partner Betty Jack Davis. They had enjoyed some success as The Davis Sisters but The End Of The World was the biggest hit of Skeeter's subsequent solo career.In My Room saw The Beach Boys moving indoors from all that sun and sand and recording one of their most reflective and lovely songs.Meanwhile the British invasion was threatening the pop status quo in America and Can't Buy Me Love, from the film Hard Day's Night, gave The Beatles yet another number one in the US charts.

Songlist: California Dreamin', Feelin' Groovy, The End of the World, In My Room, Can't Buy Me Love

Roger Emerson : Pop Intervals and Ear Training for Choir

See it! Hear it! Sing it! Using familiar popular song phrases, POP INTERVALS FOR CHOIR teaches and reinforces the 10 most common intervals a singer will need to effectively sight-read choral literature. In addition, singing by step and establishing a key center are taught with popular songs that every singer will know. The importance of audiation (inner hearing) is reinforced with each interval as well as easy-to-follow instructions for preparation and extension. You will also receive digital access to a professionally-produced audio recording of the accompaniment for each exercise and PDFs of singer parts and theory practice pages for projection and reproducible options. Build your choir's musicianship the easy way with this motivational resource! Exercises are based on the following songs: Lean on Me (step), Ob-la-di Ob-la-da (skip), Isn't She Lovely (minor 2nd), Hallelujah (minor 3rd up), Count on Me (major 3rd up), Brave (perfect 4th up), Skyfall (perfect 5th up), My Way (major 6th up), Let It Snow (octave), Hey Jude (minor 3rd down), Happy Together (perfect 4th down), It Don't Mean a Thing (perfect 5th down). Suggested for grades 6 and up.

Songlist: Count On Me, My Way, Lean On Me, Hallelujah, Brave, Skyfall, Happy Together, Hey Jude, It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Isn't She Lovely

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul : The Greatest Showman - Vocal Selections

A musical drama biopic chronicling P.T. Barnum (played by Hugh Jackman) and his founding of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, this December 2017 film features a stunning soundtrack by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul of La La Land and Dear Evan Hansen fame. This vocal selections folio features 9 songs provided in vocal lines with piano accompaniment. Songs include: Come Alive - From Now On - The Greatest Show - A Million Dreams - Never Enough - The Other Side - Rewrite the Stars - This Is Me - Tightrope.

Songlist: From Now On, Never Enough, Tightrope, This Is Me, The Other Side, Come Alive, Rewrite The Stars, A Million Dreams, The Greatest Show

John Rutter : Anthems for SA Men

This collection of nine of John Rutter's finest and most popular anthems, scored for SA Men, has been carefully compiled to be both accessible to a wide range of choirs and appropriate to the needs of today's liturgy. With the inclusion of so many 'classics' covering a variety of texts and styles, this anthology is ideal for working church choirs requiring flexible options. Accompanied and unaccompanied.

Songlist: A Clare Benediction, A Gaelic Blessing, God Be in my Head, All Things Bright and Beautiful, For the Beauty of the Earth, Look at the World, Open Thou Mine Eyes, The Gift of Each Day, The Lord Bless and Keep You

Voces8 : Equinox

The British vocal ensemble Voces8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring extensively throughout Europe, North America and Asia, the group performs repertoire from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary commissions and arrangements; versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression is central to the ensemble's performance ethos. Voces8 has performed at venues such as the Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Bridgewater Hall - Manchester, Elbphilharmonie - Hamburg, Cite de la Musique - Paris, Vienna Konzerthaus, Tokyo Opera City, National Centre for the Performing Arts - Beijing, Shanghai Concert Hall and Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall. Artistic collaborators have included the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, period ensembles Florilegium, L'Arpeggiata and La Folia Barockorchester, and violinist/artistic director Hugo Ticciati.

Songlist: In Paradisum (Processional), Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen, A Hymn to the Virgin, Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging, Joseph, Lieber Joseph Mein, Angelus Ad Virginem, This Ember Night, The Passing of the Year, Magnificat, Ave Maris Stella, God Grant with Grace, In Beauty May I Walk, Requiem Aeternam, Pie Jesu, They Are at Rest, In Paradisum (Recessional)

Deke Sharon : Songs from Pitch Perfect 3

The Grammy award winning Dance Pop song "Toxic", originally sung by Britney Spears has been called the one song moviegoers will be humming on their way out of Pitch Perfect 3. In this exciting arrangement for the Bellas, the strings and guitar lines from the original are all covered by the vocals. This is an impressive offering for the women in your program. "Sit Still, Look Pretty" - Originally released by teen pop sensation Daya and then re-energized in the movie Pitch Perfect 3, this is a song of empowerment for girls and women. In her own words, Daya states that this is a song about a girl that goes after her own dreams and really fights for what she wants. All of these good vibes wrapped up in a dynamite pop a cappella arrangement. "Cheap Thrills" - In Pitch Perfect 3, the Bellas are all grown up but not having much luck finding work as musicians. This up beat song reminds them and all of us that you don't need money to have a good time. Making music and dancing are the best remedies for fun. That message will resonate with your singers and your audiences.

Songlist: Toxic, Sit Still, Look Pretty, Cheap Thrills

Latvian Voices : Selected Songs

Latvian Voices consider their main mission to be the introduction of Latvian culture and especially the musical heritage. Through songs and staging they introduce the listener to Latvian mentality and world-view that is deeply rooted in the mutual relationship between humans and nature. The repertoire of Latvian Voices is wide: Latvian folk songs and original compositions with lyrics from Latvian traditional folklore, examples of Classical music in inventive transcriptions. Includes pronunciation guide.

Songlist: Dindaru Dandaru, I Climbed Up The Hill, The Fisherman Invited Me, Rise, O Sun, Early in the Morning, Sun, Go Soon To God, Sing, Girls, In the Eveneing, Lullaby for Ancitis, The Moon Rode at Night, The Nightingale Sings Sweetly, I Visit with a Song

Boston Common : That Old Feeling

They found barbershop treasure! A recording of this previously released classic was discovered by an old fan and was the only copy known to still be in existence. The recording has been lovingly remastered by the quartet who have rereleased on compact disc. It's easy to tell when listening as to why the Boston Common is considered one of the best barbershop quartets ever and this recordiog belongs in every barbershop fan's collection.

Songlist: That Old Feeling, Don't Be a Baby, Baby, Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams, I'm Sittin' Pretty in a Pretty Little City, You and I, Moonlight Becomes You, Lullaby in Ragtime, That's All, Seems Like Old Times, Mention My Name in Sheboygan, My Wonderful One, Forgive Me, That Old Quartet of Mine

Buffalo Bills : Remembering Time

This is a remastered release of the 1965 LP and was their last recording on RCA. This is classic stuff and shows why the Buffalo Bills are the most revered of the original barbershop quartets. A must for collectors and fans!

Songlist: Remembering Time, Wait Till The Sun Shines, Nellie, Moon River, Ramona, I Wonder What's Become Of Sally?, The Sweetheart Of Sigma Chi, Medley: Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland; Dear Old Girl, Beautiful Dreamer, Hello, Dolly!, I Want A Girl (Just Like The Girl That Married Dear Old Dad), The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise, I Left My Heart In San Francisco

Greg Gilpin : Let the Men Sing! A Cappella

Let the Men Sing! A Cappella is the newest collection of REPRODUCIBLE unaccompanied choral works for TB voices. This budget-stretching collection features classic works, Latin settings, spirituals, multicultural, folk, holiday and Christmas selections. In addition, there is digital access to 3 audio rehearsal mixes for each piece including part-dominant and full TB performance, along with singer PDFs for projection and reproducible options. Male singers of all ages will enjoy learning and performing this excellent choral literature and the educator will find it an outstanding tool in developing male choirs and interest in choral singing. Songs include: Come Ye Sons of Art, In Flanders Fields, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, Bethlehem Lullaby, Inimici Autem, Star of Wonder, Wayfaring Stranger, Ding-a Ding-a Ding, Ning Wendete, So Take This Song of Joy. Suggested for ages 13 and up.

Songlist: Wayfaring Stranger, In Flanders Fields, Ning Wendete, Ding-a Ding-a Ding, Bethlehem Lullaby, Star Of Wonder, So Take This Song Of Joy, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning, Come, Ye Sons Of Art, Inimici Autem

MAXX Factor : MAXX Factor

"Once in awhile a group arises that both destroys the preconception of a genre while coming to define it for the public. MAXX Factor is such a group." - Deke Sharon. High praise indeed from the guru of contemporary a cappella and very well deserved. The only group to ever win both the Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival and the Sweet Adeline national competitions the quartet has some of the tightest harmonies you will hear anywhere. This is a recording you will listen to over and over.

Songlist: Cry Baby, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Sandbox of Dreams, Little Patch of Heaven, When You Wish Upon a Star, Grow Old With Me, Liar Medley, Love Story, Come In From The Rain, What A Wonderful World, Hey There, All the Way, Brand New Day, Star-Spangled Banner

Shannon Quartet : A Little Bit of Heaven: Early Barbershop Quartet Recordings (1925-1928)

Hear where it all started! Getting their start in 1917, The Shannon Quartet perfectly capture the essential harmonies and sounds of barbershop nearly 100 years ago. These recordings come from the mid-to-late-'20s and a hard-to-find look into a forgotten era. The audio has been lovingly remastered is of excellent fidelity.

Songlist: The Quilting Party (Seeing Nellie Home), Let Me Call You Sweetheart (I'm in Love with You), Will You Love Me in December as You Do in May?, Sweet Rosie O' Grady, The Sidewalks of New York (East Side, West Side), Maggie Murphy's Home, Kentucky Babe, Little Cotton Dolly, Red Wing, Rainbow, The Old Oaken Bucket, Just as the Sun Went Down, Go Unlimited to listen to Heidelberg (Stein Song), My Wild Irish Rose, Break the News to Mother, Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, A Little Bit of Heaven, Where the River Shannon Flows, In the Evening by the Moonlight, Where the Silvery Colorado Wends Its Way, America the Beautiful, Stars of the Summer Night, On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away

Chad Johnson : How to Sight Sing

How to Sight Sing aims to help readers master the art of singing a melody correctly upon first glance. Though this may seem a daunting task initially, like any other skill, it simply takes practice to master. Like learning a new language, there are fundamentals to learn and drills and exercises to cement the concepts, but there are other helpful tools to make the process enjoyable and productive. The guide begins with a refreshing course in reading music before moving on to topics like the most common keys and scales used in Western music, intervals, and melodic and rhythmic listening. The online audio features listening exercises to hone both melodic and rhythmic skills. PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player, allows users to slow down the audio without changing pitch, set loops points, change keys, and more.

Various : Character Songs from Musical Theatre - Men's Edition

Character roles are a staple of theatre, film, television and musical theatre. Rather than romantic leads, they are featured comic roles, villains, or off-beat secondary parts. These are their songs from stage and screen musicals.

Songlist: Me, Quasimodo, Springtime For Hitler, In Old Bavaria, Haben Sie Gehort Das Deutsche Band? (Have You Ever Heard The German Band?), Heil Myself, The Ballad Of Billy M'Caw, I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today, If You Were Gay, Boy For Sale, You Won't Succeed On Broadway, Brush Up Your Shakespeare, I Am Aldolpho, The Ballad of Farquaad, My Unfortunate Erection, Friend Like Me, Gaston, I'm Calm, If I Were King Of The Forest, It Ain't Necessarily So, Ladies In Their Sensitivities, Les Poissons, Mister Cellophane, On This Night Of A Thousand Stars, Reviewing The Situation, A Secretary Is Not A Toy, Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat, Where Was I When They Passed Out The Luck?, Bring Me My Bride, Grand Knowing You

Various : Contemporary Singing Actor: Men's Voices - Volume 1 - Third Edition

This third edition of the bestselling collection features 39 songs from 34 shows with 12 new songs! Includes: Dust and Ashes from Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 - Hard to Be the Bard from Something Rotten! - Her Voice from Little Mermaid - I Don't Understand the Poor from A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder - If I Didn't Believe in You from The Last Five Years - Memphis Lives in Me from Memphis - Run Away With Me from The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown - Sibella from A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder - Still from Anastasia - When Words Fail from Shrek The Musical - Words Fail from Dear Evan Hansen - You'll Be Back from Hamilton - and more.

Songlist: If I Can't Love Her, Me, Alive!, King Of The World, Santa Fe, Your Eyes, Still, You Should Be Loved, Shouldn't I Be Less In Love With You?, What Is It About Her?, Fortune Favors The Brave, What Would You Do?, Man, Haben Sie Gehort Das Deutsche Band? (Have You Ever Heard The German Band?), Left Behind, The Nicest Kids In Town, Shiksa Goddess, If I Didn't Believe In You, 30/90, It Took Me A While, Fantasies Come True, I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today, Sir Robin's Song, Il Mondo Era Vuoto, Love To Me, Great Big Stuff, Her Voice, When Words Fail, Memphis Lives In Me, I Don't Understand The Poor, and more

Various : Contemporary Broadway Audition: Women's Edition - Book/Online Audio

15 carefully chosen, outstanding contemporary musical theatre audition songs from 2002-2017 that show off the voice. Included are complete songs in authentic editions retaining the original key; a 16-Bar excerpt for each song, skillfully edited; a recorded piano accompaniment for the complete song; as well as a recorded piano accompaniment for the 16-Bar excerpt. Helpful summaries of each show are also included. Songs include: Burn - Fly, Fly Away - Gimme Gimme - I Can Do Better Than That - In My Dreams - Journey to the Past - No One Else - Nothing Stops Another Day - A Part of That - Pulled - Safer - She Used to Be Mine - Sonya Alone - Still Hurting - Watch What Happens.

Songlist: She Used To Be Mine, No One Else, Burn, Journey To The Past, Still Hurting, A Part Of That, I Can Do Better Than That, Gimme Gimme, In My Dreams, Pulled, Nothing Stops Another Day, Watch What Happens, Safer, Fly, Fly Away, Sonya Alone

Elaine Schmidt : First 15 Lessons - Voice (Pop Singers' Edition)

The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson plan for the absolute beginner, complete with audio tracks, video lessons, and real songs! Designed for self-teaching or for use with an instructor, you'll build a solid foundation as you work through each lesson, learning the basics of the instrument and music reading while practicing the many exercises, concepts and song excerpts within. Must-know instruction so you can start playing right away, with a free online metronome! The voice book features lessons on: full-body singing, breathing, finding your voice, vocal warmups, the vocal break, caring for your voice, diction, music literacy, building skills, working on a song, dealing with nerves and more. Includes vocal lines from 12 songs: At Last - Cups (When I'm Gone) - Danny Boy - Georgia on My Mind - Give My Regards to Broadway - Hallelujah - Hard Times Come Again No More - Homeward Bound - I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares for Me) - Scarborough Fair - The Skye Boat Song - You Raise Me Up.

Songlist: At Last, Danny Boy, Hallelujah, You Raise Me Up, Scarborough Fair, Homeward Bound, Give My Regards To Broadway, Skye Boat Song, Cups (When I'm Gone), Georgia On My Mind, Hard Times Come Again No More, I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)

Taylor Swift : Taylor Swift - Reputation

Taylor's 2017 album release continues her chart-topping success, debuting on the Billboardae 200 chart at number 1, led by the previously released singles Look What You Made Me Do and ...Ready for It. Our songbook features these 2 songs plus 13 more arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames: Call It What You Want - Dancing with Our Hands Tied - Delicate - Don't Blame Me - Dress - End Game - Getaway Car - Gorgeous - I Did Something Bad - King of My Heart - New Year's Day - So It Goes... - This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things.

Songlist: New Year's Day, Gorgeous, Getaway Car, Don't Blame Me, King Of My Heart, Look What You Made Me Do, ...Ready For It?, Call It What You Want, End Game, Dancing With Our Hands Tied, Delicate, I Did Something Bad, So It Goes..., Dress, This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Bob Chilcott : Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower)

Mo li hua (Jasmine) is a tri-language publication suitable for Chinese - or English-speaking choirs. A collection of arrangements of five well-known traditional Chinese songs depicting the simplicity and beauty of everyday life, it includes simplified and traditional Chinese scripts, as well as English singing translations. A Pinyin version of the Chinese - for non-Chinese reading choirs - will be available from the OUP website.The songs-drawn from across China-are arranged sympathetically and in Chilcott's original style, suggesting a musical fusion of East and West. The song 'Mo li hua' was written for The Bach Choir and David Hill, who gave its premiere while on tour in China in April 2014.

Songlist: My Flower, Shepherd's Song, Sun is Out, In Sichuan, Mo Li Hua

Greg Gilpin : Partner Songs for the Developing Choir

The developing choir is a unique ensemble and ranges in size from many to just a few, in age from younger to older and from the experienced to brand new singers. Both male and female are a part of these groups with ever-changing vocal challenges. Educators who teach this wide group of musicians know there is a need for many tools of repertoire that build bridges to the art of choral singing. Partner Songs for the Developing Choir is designed to help teach harmonic singing through sophisticated melodies and distinguished texts, appealing to singers from upper elementary through middle school and early high school, and can even continue for the less-experienced or smaller adult choir. Some of the choral works are very basic in form and melodic writing, while others might include a bridge or B section or more intricate melodies, expanding the harmonic learning. This REPRODUCIBLE collection with helpful rehearsal suggestions and online access to Full Performance and Accompaniment Only audio recordings and Singer PDF parts can be used all year long with spirituals, Latin settings, multicultural, patriotic, Christmas and holiday selections. Songs include: Akatonbo, Bethlehem Lullaby, Et in Terra Pax, Jingle All the Way, Joshua Fit the Battle, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, Musica Dei, Skatin' and Sleighin', Swing Low Sweet Chariot, You're a Grand Old Flag. Suggested for Grades 3-9.

Songlist: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Jingle All The Way, You're A Grand Old Flag, Skatin' And Sleighin', Akatonbo, Bethlehem Lullaby, Musica Dei Donum, Joshua Fit The Battle, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning, Et In Terra Pax

Blue Jupiter : Twisted Broadway

2017 release. Blue Jupiter, a New York City-based contemporary a cappella group, announces the release of Twisted Broadway Volume 1 (An A Cappella Album). Twisted Broadway delivers classic Broadway show tunes, but each has been twisted, boldly re-imagined in Blue Jupiter's high energy a cappella style. Listeners will immediately recognize the hits from classic shows like Wicked, Pippin, Porgy and Bess, The Sound of Music, Chicago, The Wizard of Oz, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and more. But they've never heard them like this before. Where groups like Post Modern Jukebox, deliver modern songs in old fashioned styles, Blue Jupiter prefers time travel in the opposite direction. Twisted Broadway features classic Broadway songs with a wickedly modern, contemporary a cappella sound.

Songlist: I Got the Sun in the Mornin', Magic to Do, My Favorite Things, Over the Rainbow, Summertime, Defying Gravity, Close Every Door, All That Jazz, Whatever Lola Wants, Put on a Happy Face, Let It Go, Over the Rainbow (Reprise)

Deke Sharon : So You Want to Sing A Cappella

From amateur collegiate a cappella groups to professional ensembles like Straight No Chaser and Pentatonix, contemporary a cappella has exploded onto the world pop music scene. In So You Want to Sing A Cappella, Deke Sharon combines historical context and a comprehensive look at the a cappella community with a detailed discussion of vocal techniques, rehearsal practices, and live audio support needed to sing great a cappella. Additional contributed chapters examine singing and voice science, vocal health, vocal percussion, and audio technology. The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and each book features online supplemental material on the NATS website

King's Singers : The Art of the King's Singers

Always known for their stylistic interpretation of standard, a cappella repertoire, here is a collection of 14 songs edited and realized by one of the greatest a cappella ensembles of all time. An IPA pronunciation guide along with translations and insightful performance tips are included.

Songlist: Abendlied, Alle meine Herzgedanken, Baisez-moi (Kiss Me), Das G'laut zu Speyer, Das ist je gewusslich wahr, Dessus le march d'Arras, Die Nacht, In Manus Tuas, Musica Dei Donum, Rest, Sicut Cervus, Sing Joyfully

Johannes Brahms : Multi-Voice Songs: A Selection

This volume consists of unaccompanied choral works composed or otherwise arranged by Johannes Brahms for mixed choruses as well as individual men's and women's choruses.

Songlist: Love Songs, New Love Songs, Six Quartets, Three Songs, Seven Songs, Songs and Romances, Five Songs, Five Duets

Andy Beck : The Vocalize! Canon Collection

This impressive collection of rounds is ideal for warming up, sight-singing, technique-building, and more! From traditional and familiar to original and unexpected, each of the tuneful melodies easily stacks into two, three, or more layers. Enhanced CD includes accompaniment tracks and printable PDFs.

Songlist: Ah, Poor Bird, Ahrirang, Alleluia, All Things Shall Perish, Are You Sleeping?, Bella Donna, The Bell Doth Toll, Be Welcome, Candlelight Canon, Chairs to Mend, A Child of Song, Christmas Is Coming, Coffee, And many more..

King's Singers : Christmas Songbook

This songbook includes eight arrangements from the King's Singers 2016 album of the same name. A blend of carols and holiday pops as arranged by Robert Rice and Keith Roberts.

Songlist: Carol Of The Bells, Ding Dong! Merrily On High, The First Nowell, Frosty The Snow Man, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Silent Night, White Christmas

Robert Lopez : Coco

Here are 7 songs from the 2017 3D animated film from Disney/Pixar following the story of a boy named Miguel relating to a 100 year old mystery, including the signature song Remember Me by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez; original songs Everyone Knows Juanita, Proud Corazón, Un Poco Loco and The World Es Mi Familia by Germaine Franco & Adrian Molina; and more. Includes 8 pages of beautiful full-color art from the film!

Songlist: La Llorona, Everyone Knows Juanita, Much Needed Advice, Un Poco Loco, Proud Corazon, The World Es Mi Familia, Remember Me (Ernesto de la Cruz)

Home Free : Timeless

The group competed in and won the fourth season of The Sing-Off on NBC in 2013 and have gone on the great success with a steady touring schedule and an ever-growing fan base. The lead tenor, who fronts the group and sings most of the solos, is Austin Brown. Tenor is sung by Rob Lundquist, baritone harmony by Adam Chance, and Tim Foust sings bass with vocal percussion provided by beatboxer Adam Rupp. Although Brown is Home Free's primary soloist, all of the other members occasionally sing solos as well. This is a top-notch recording that shows their tight harmonies and impressive arrangements.

Songlist: Life Is A Highway, It Looks Good, Castle On The Hill, When You Walk In, We Just Disagree, In The Blood, Man Of Constant Sorrow, Good Ol' Boy Good Time, I Can't Outrun You, Hillybilly Bone, Timeless

Suntones : Best of the Suntones Songbook

The Suntones were International Barbershop Quartet Champions in 1961 and went on to enjoy a successful professional career for many years. One of the reasons they were so successful was due to their stunning arrangements by tenor Gene Cokeroft who became one of the most respected barbershop arrangers of all time. Here is a collection of arrangements that are a joy to sing for quartets of all abilities.

Songlist: After You've Gone, As Time Goes By, The Chordbuster's March, Danny Boy, Jezebel, Show Me Where The Good Times Are, The Old Black Magic, They Wrote 'em In The Good Ol' Days, Where Is Love?

Deke Sharon : A Cappella Warm-Ups

What choral conductor or soloist has not looked around for new ideas for warming up the voice? Here are over 39 creative exercises which do more than just warm up the voice: they help to relax the body, train the ear and develop an awareness of dynamics and rhythm. Two top authors, Deke Sharon and J.D. Frizzell, have provided a wide array of warm ups specifically designed for pop and jazz choirs but these warm ups will work well for contemporary a cappella groups of all sizes and styles. Every vocal ensemble has its strengths and weaknesses which vary from year to year. The warmups within can to help polish your weak spots and hone your strengths. Regardless of your groups strengths, this book is can help you address the full range of skills required for great musicmaking. Topics include: Rhythm, Syllables, Tone, Intervals, Dynamics, Intonation, Blend, Balance, Pitch, Improvisation, Solo Techniques, and Vocal Percussion.

Songlist: Preparation, The Warm-Ups, Warm-ups by Skill, Rhythm, Syllables, Tone, Intervals, Dynamics, Intonation, Blend, Balance, Pitch, Improvisation, Solo, Vocal Percussion

Real Group : Arrangements of The Real Group Vol 5

A timeless Burt Bacharach song "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" is brought to new life by Anders Edenroth. A straightforward and accessible arrangement that celebrates the classic sound of the late '60s. This challenging vocal jazz arrangement of "It Don't Mean a Thing" captures the energy and pizazz of Duke Ellington's original. For skilled singers - not a dull moment! "Since You've Been Gone" - A cheeky arrangement of an original song by Anders Edenroth and Emma Nilsdotter from The Real Group. A great chance to tell those past loves that "I'm better off without you!"

Songlist: I'll Never Fall In Love Again, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Since You've Been Gone

Philip Lawson : Classic Queen

The British rock band Queen formed in London in 1970 and developed a progressive style that became tremendously popular even to the present day. Men's choirs will enjoy these full-voiced arrangements of five of their top hits.

Songlist: Somebody To Love, Another One Bites The Dust, Save Me, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions

Eric Wilkinson : Habits of a Successful Choir Director

Habits of a Successful Choir Director presents effective teaching principles and provides a practical approach to everyday issues choir directors face. Building on the successful Habits series, Eric Wilkinson andvScott Rush have created a practical guide to all aspects of a successful choral program. Additional sections address musicianship, classroom management, working with parents and colleagues, the importance of warm-up time, building student leadership, professional development, field trips, fundraising, schoolwide scheduling, developing a mission statement, and quality of life issues. This is a comprehensive book that will exponentially inspire as teaching skills grow. It will serve as a constant and essential companion throughout the career of any choir director.

Deke Sharon : Pitch Slapped

From the Lifetime TV reality show Pitch Slapped, one of the groups competes with this hot vocals-only arrangement of the B-52's pop hit "Love Shack". Funky and fun! Pink's number one hit "So What" rocks out in the all-vocal setting featured on the Lifetime TV reality series Pitch Slapped. A sizzling rock setting that turns a cappella on its head! The ballad "Beneath Your Beautiful" from British artists Labrinth and Emeli Sande makes an emotional and romantic duet with vocal back-up. An accessible and appealing change of pace for choral concerts of all types.

Songlist: Love Shack, So What, Beneath Your Beautiful

Perpetuum Jazzile : Vocal Ecstasy

From the large Slovenian pop choir Perpetuum Jazzile, best known for their cover of Toto's Africa (with over 19 million YouTube views), this collection of top hits will allow pop, show and concert choirs everywhere to recreate this amazing sound! Several songs have vocal percussion.

Songlist: Joyful, Joyful, Oh Happy Day, Africa, September, Boogie Wonderland, Just The Way You Are, Rosanna, True Colors, In The Stone

Pentatonix : A Pentatonix Christmas

This 2016 holiday release by a cappella pop sensation Pentatonix reached #1 on the Billboardae 200 album charts and includes two new original songs, Good to Be Bad and The Christmas Sing-Along. Our collection includes both of these songs plus 9 more in arrangements for piano, voice and guitar: Coldest Winter - Coventry Carol - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Hallelujah - I'll Be Home for Christmas - Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - O Come, All Ye Faithful - Up on the Housetop - White Christmas.

Songlist: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Coventry Carol, Hallelujah, Up On The Housetop, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Good To Be Bad, The Christmas Sing-Along, Coldest Winter, I'll Be Home For Christmas, White Christmas

Various Arrangers : Young Women in Harmony Holiday Music

A collection of Christmas songs especially arranged in the close harmony barbershop style for young female voices.

Songlist: Christmas Chopsticks, Carol of the Bells, Secret of Christmas, White Christmas, Pop, Pop, Poppin Popcorn, Home for the Holidays

Cliff Duren and David Wise : Spotlight A Cappella

Hearing just one gifted voice sing an inspired piece of music can be a glorious, moving experience. Hearing it accompanied by musical instruments played by skillful musicians can be even more exciting. But...put together a group of exceptional Human Voices, joined in perfect harmony, skillfully arranged and executed, and a cappella music can take us to even greater heights of musical expression, soul-stirring emotion, and musical appreciation! 

The music in this book acts as a SPOTLIGHT illuminating the brilliance and exceptional qualities of the Human Voice, made even more brilliant and exceptional by virtue of the fact that these songs magnify and glorify God. SPOTLIGHT features a group of voices weaving a tapestry of sound and movement, textures and lyrics...spotlighting the Human Voice, yes, but even more significantly, spotlighting the One Who created those voices and gave us the gift of all music! 

Arranged by gifted arrangers Cliff Duren and David Wise (both of whom have their own special love of a cappella music!), SPOTLIGHT is both balanced and diverse in its content, including Hymns, Worship Songs, CCM Songs, Christmas and Patriotic Songs, being done in traditional a cappella styles and in the fresh, contemporary style of groups like Pentatonix.

Songlist: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord), The Solid Rock, Hosanna with Hosanna (Praise Is Rising), How Deep the Father's Love for Us, God Is on the Move, Near the Cross, Christmas Medley , The Star-Spangled Banner

Stan McGill & Morris Stevens : Sight-Reading Success

Now available for SSA voices, this choral sight-reading resource is designed to help secondary choir students improve their music literacy skills. With 140 SSA exercises divided into 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 measure sets, even beginning groups can develop advanced skills over a relatively short period of time. The exercises are included in the book and as a free download for projecting to a screen or distributing to students via print or tablet. Also includes reference audio played on a keyboard.

Stephen Sieck : Teaching with Respect: Inclusive Pedagogy for Choral Directors

This is a book for choral directors who find themselves in conversations they might not feel ready to have. Teaching with Respect prompts us to ask deeper questions about the language we use, about systems of power, about our heritage and inheritance. When we examine our teaching, we may find that, while we do not intentionally act with racism, sexism, or bigotry, we may be complicit in adopting systems and language that marginalize and discriminate. But since we want to be the kind of directors that foster artistic communities built on respect, we must be willing to ask such questions. And the burden cannot be on our singers who are being marginalized to teach us a more respectful path; it is on us to learn how it is that we are marginalizing. In this book we look closely at our teaching strategies. How does our repertoire and instruction intersect with our singers' identities, specifically their learning abilities, gender, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, and race? How do we engage with our audience? The book suggests an ethical approach to teaching choral music that is centered on respecting the singers in front of us. Readers will discover ways to maintain and elevate their artistic standards of excellence while also expanding their mindset.

John Leavitt : The SAB Choir Goes Renaissance

Here is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the Renaissance to developing ensembles or groups with limited male singers. Purchase the Performance Kit and receive a code to access audio tracks online through My Library. The six works by Thomas Weelkes, featuring optional percussion.

Songlist: Since Robin Hood, The Nightingale, Strike It Up, Tabor, Come, Let's Begin, Four Arms, Two Necks, One Wreathing, Late In My Rash Accounting

Roger Emerson : Young Men Sing!

Develop enthusiasm and skill with this value packed collection for young men that will add to your repertoire and be fun to rehearse! Includes these classic arrangements: Rise Up Shepherd and Follow, Shoshone Love Song, Sinner Man, This Train, Worried Man Blues.

Songlist: Worried Man Blues, This Train, Rise Up Shepherd And Follow, Sinner Man, Shoshone Love Song