Singer Mel Tormé called "Dream" "the national anthem for group singers." It's been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to George Shearing, and is the quintessential vocal group number. The vocal lines are easy, so it's a great piece to work on tone and blend...for any ensemble of any size. Easy piano accompaniment.

This seamless 4½-minute tour through seven timeless standards pays tribute to the American songwriting team of George and Ira Gershwin. Smart voice leading and classic choral arranging techniques remain faithful to the cherished melodies and jazz-influenced harmonies. Listen closely for additional Gershwin themes tucked into brief interludes between the enchanting songs. Live clarinet, bass, and drums (in the opt. SoundPax) add an elegant touch in concert.

This dynamic new setting is sure to be a choir and audience favorite for many years to come! Arranged in a rhythmic, African, Lion King style. Donit miss the SoundTrax CD which offers multiple layers of hip percussion!

A tight, swinging hit from the 1940s that's perfect for your girl groups or your mixed ensembles. Arranger Alan Billingsley included the opening verse, which sets the stage for the cute lyrics that made this song a hit during World War II. Great for pop/jazz groups or larger choirs as well.

Itis a spicy Latin flavored number as recorded by Michael Bublé. And hereis the surprise: it was written by legendary songwriters Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer! This hot, rhythmic arrangement captures the excitement of the Bublé version in a full-fledged choral style.

Harkening back to a time when songs only needed a drum beat and a handful of chords, these three songs have been arranged for choirs to sing. Drop in your coin, make your selection and enjoy the Classic songs! Contains I Love Rock & Roll, Takin' Care of Business, and I Wanna Rock & Roll All Nite.

The thrill of a parade is contagious. The grand cacophony of whistles, bands and sirens makes everyone take notice. Audrey Snyder gives us this stirring arrangement guaranteed to have everyone marching along!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

You will enjoy the poignant message in this song recorded by James Taylor for the Disney/Pixar animated feature, CARS. Time goes by, time brings changes ..Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:35.

This wonderful medley of George Gershwin titles includes: I Got Rhythm, Fascinating Rhythm, Someone to Watch Over Me, 'S Wonderful, Who Cares?, Bidin' My Time, and Strike Up the Band! The unique arrangement for SSA offers children's choirs as well as women's groups an opportunity to sing Gershwin at his best.

This Broadway hit of 1926, from the great songwriting team of DeSylva, Brown and Henderson, has also been featured in numerous Hollywood motion pictures. Carl's creative arrangement captures all the jazzy nuances to maintain the original feel that has helped to make this tune a blockbuster among Broadway standards. Programming possibilities abound!

Musical programs the world over will be marking the anniversaries of the Gershwins' births throughout 1997 and 1998. This wonderful choral showcase of Gershwin hits arranged by Carl Strommen can be the focal point for any program throughout both years. As always from Carl, highly singable and exceptionally entertaining!

Harry Warren was one of the great songwriters of the 30s. Classic movie buffs will recall the scene of Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler tap dancing on the top of a taxi cab in the movie version of "Forty Second Street." A fantastic Strommen arrangement!

Don Besig and Nancy Price give us not one, but two new partner songs for 'When The Saints Go Marching In.' The all-purpose 3-part voicing is ideal for any group from middle school through senior high. Add the SoundTrax cassette for a razz-a-ma-tazz, 'New Orleans' style accompaniment.

What a combination! Irving Berlin's classic song with a new partner-melody by Don Besig and Nancy Price. A real winner for 2-part choirs. The optional SoundTrax CD adds a true ragtime sound.

Songlist: Thankful, A Banana Split, Grandma's Pretty Good Chicken Pot Pie, Let's Eat!, The Fast Food Tango, We Love Pizza, What's Cookin'?

Don Besig and Nancy Price have done it again! It's a partner song with one of Irving Berlin's all-time favorites: "I Love a Piano". Don and Nancy's clever text fits perfectly with their bouncy new melody, and both complement the original tune. The piano accompaniment calls for two players at one piano. Or use the SoundTrax cassette which features a ragtime piano and banjo feel.

Absolutely stunning! This standard is expertly arranged by noted jazz educator Steve Zegree to show your group at its best. A wonderful opportunity to develop blend, phrasing and intonation.

Born in 1905, Harold Arlen fell in love with music at an early age. Having written songs for Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton and many others, Arlen was truly a master of his craft. Pay tribute with this 14-minute medley divided into four sections that may be performed separately if desired. Includes: Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive, Come Rain or Come Shine, Get Happy, It's Only a Paper Moon, Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) and That Old Black Magic.Available separately: SATB, SAB and SSA. ShowTrax CD and I-Pak also available. Performance time approx. 14 min.

Pure fun! Invoking legendary jazz musicians Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller, this upbeat swing number from Disney's The Princess and the Frog will energize any concert! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (cl, tpt 1, tpt 2, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:15.

This Gershwin classic is set in an easy swing filled to the brim with nonchalant charm and optimism. A great selection for jazz, pop and concert choirs in a program of standards or a love-themed concert set.

One of the most performed and recorded songs ever, this classic standard will enhance programming for jazz, pop and concert choirs in this well-crafted setting. A gem!

From the George and Ira Gershwin musical Lady Be Good. This swing style song has been covered by countless jazz bands and singers and it continues to be one of the great standards in the repertoire. This arrangement is loaded with style and it will have your audience smiling as they experience this fine arrangement.

The Exploration Jazz Series is designed for jazz choirs just getting started. While the harmonies may be a bit simpler than more advanced charts, the style is planted firmly in the historically authentic manner that Kirby brings to all of his arrangements.

Here is a wonderful Appalachian style folk song written and made popular by Gillian Welch. Optional fiddle and accordion make this stylish and authentic. The violin part is included with the choral score.

Written for Frank Sinatra in 1958, this classic by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen is as fresh today as it was when it was first released. This easy swing style makes everyone feel better while at the same time giving a little geography lesson. Stylish and jazzy.

Greg Gilpin has put together a fantastic, swingin' medley of some of the greatest hits of one of our greatest musical decades, the 1940s. Includes "Jumpin' at the Woodside," "Jersey Bounce," "On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Pennsylvania 6-5000," and "Tuxedo Junction." Need we say more?

Here's a straightforward bossa nova arrangement by Greg Gilpin of a pop standard from the 1960s. It's written with a very easy choral feel, so it's perfect for your larger groups, yet still has enough jazz qualities for your pop/jazz ensembles. Includes a tasty, scat syllable solo for any voice, male or female.

This classic 2-beat vaudeville-style trio of tunes is jam-packed with frivolity, clever lyrics, and slip-on-a-banana-peel fun! The SoundTrax CD features tons of "ha ha" moments using humorous percussion sounds. Perfect for inventive staging, too!

What fun it was to see and hear this classic 1928 Rodgers and Hart tune from the musical Present Arms in the recent movie musical Fame, as performed by Megan Mullally. A fresh, comedic, and jazzy rendition, arranged just for your ladies.

The Sherman Brothers may be best known for their many Disney contributions, but this pop hit shot them straight to the top of the Billboard 100 when it was covered by Ringo Starr. Quickly-learned harmonies guarantee success!

A Rodgers and Hart classic is arranged here with a rolling rhythmic feel, creating a contemporary sound for this timeless song. Easy jazz harmonies infuse the vocal lines and the ballad performs well with either piano alone or the full rhythm accompaniment.

Picture yourself walking the streets of New Orleans as you perform the first half of this popular jazz standard from the 1920s. Then listen as Jay's arrangement rocks to the end!

Would you believe this song was written by the same songwriting team that wrote The Wizard of Oz, Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg? It's true. They created this number for comedian Groucho Marx to sing in the 1939 movie At the Circus. It's a tour de force of comedic writing, in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan. An absolute must-have for men's groups.

The tempo indication says "with a groove," and we couldn't think of better words to describe it. This arrangement cooks! It's funky, with a twist of soul. And the lyrics are upbeat and positive: "Think of your fellow man, give him a helping hand. Put a little love in your heart."

Your men will be cooler than cool, scatting this catchy movie theme! The opening riff is "ba dop ba da," with finger snaps. Then the voices imitate the horns. A favorite in all voicings!

This sultry ballad from the Great American Songbook is one of the finest works from the songwriting team of Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. The dazzling arrangement has a great piano accompaniment, full choral writing, and a pull-out-the-stops finish. Very appropriate for concert choirs as well as show and jazz groups.

Cole Porteris most famous "list song" is offered here in an arrangement that pulls out all the stops. The sweet opening verse leads into the traditional swing, then finishes off with a rollicking kick-line "bring-em-home" tag. Just do it!

Only once in a blue moon does a song like this come along! This Rodgers and Hart hit has been recorded by legions of stars. Jay's arrangement starts soulfully, then kicks into The Marcels' 1961 doo-wop version.

Appearing most recently on Michael Bublé's 2010 album Special Delivery, and also performed by Artie in Glee's "Dream On" episode, this timeless song has been recorded by decades of top singers, including Ozzie Nelson, Kate Smith, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Mama Cass Elliott, and Diana Krall. A classic for all ages.

Pay tribute to one of America's greatest songwriters of all time! Cole Porter's music is sometimes sophisticated, sometimes sassy, and always memorable. Here's an 8 1/2-minute medley of some of his best-known songs, arranged with flair and style by Jay Althouse.

Jay offers a light swing approach to this Cole Porter favorite from the 1943 film Something to Shout About. Sung by jazz artists across the board, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Mel Tormé. Opens with two brief solos.

Frank Sinatra, Wayne Newton, Michael Bublé, and many others have recorded this great American standard. This arrangement really swings, with some great scat sections.

Now your choirs can enjoy this great American standard from the '30s, one of the most recorded songs of all time. This fantastic arrangement falls into place quickly, with simple scat sections, two short solos, and easy-to-accomplish tight jazz harmonies. Grab a rhythm section and add alto sax and vibes for a special performance.

Originally written for the 1937 movie A Damsel in Distress, this Gershwin classic was featured in the 1992 Tony Award-winning musical Crazy for You and has been recently revived as the title song of the 2012 Broadway hit. Jay's swingin' arrangement features tight harmonies and two brief solos.

This popular torch song was originally composed for Ella Fitzgerald, but ended up being dropped from the film Pete Kelly's Blues. She would eventually record it six years later, but in the meantime, a recording by Julie London introduced it to the world. Jay's sweet harmonies make for a bluesy arrangement.

One of the most touching Gershwin love songs (written in 1930) continues to melt hearts today. Appropriate for concert choirs as well as show and jazz groups.

Cohan's famous show tune gets a lively partner song treatment! A complimentary countermelody ensures that developing singers will perform the independent musical lines with success. Add the optional choreography (printed in the publication and on the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video) to create the ultimate show-stopper!

This Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren tune was premiered by jazz legend Louis Armstrong and nominated for an Academy Award in 1938. The lighted-hearted, innocently flirtatious song has since become an iconic standard. Jayis fantastic arrangement includes the opening verse, some easy scat singing, and plenty of jazz sonorities throughout. Add the rhythm section SoundPax for even more style.

Soul and blues singer Etta James made this luscious ballad a hit in 1960, though it was written almost 20 years earlier by the songwriting team of Mack Gordon and Harry Warren. Since then it's been recorded by scores of artists. One of the great ballads of the American song repertoire.

This tribute to songwriter Harry Warren pairs two of his most popular titles. It's been said that Warren wrote songs you couldn't forget. You certainly won't forget this pair, which have been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Bublé. Newly arranged in a fresh, light samba style.

Everyone will think of Elvis when they hear this one! Take your audience back to the early days of rock and roll with this '50s pop classic.

This classic Rodgers and Hart song takes on a whole new life with its upbeat do-wop arrangement by Jeff Funk. It was featured on the Grease soundtrack.

This pop classic comes alive in this easy-to-sing new arrangement from Jill Gallina. The timeless lyrics and lovely melody combined with Jill's part-writing ability make this a sure-fire hit with your choirs. Recorded by Bette Midler on the Beaches soundtrack, The Wind Beneath My Wings became her first #1 hit in ten years and earned her a Grammy® Award in 1990.

From Rosemary Clooney to Lady Gaga, and countless television and movie appearances in between, this hit single continues to entertain with this new choral arrangement. Upbeat, rhythmic, and pure fun, this is a perfect novelty number for any performance.

"Clang, clang, clang went the trolley!" Harkening back to the golden age of the movie musical, this trio of transportation-themed songs, made popular by the legendary star of stage and screen, will delight audiences of all ages. A clever combo!

Written in 1930 and famously recorded by Nat King Cole in 1951, this hit regained popularity when Natalie Cole recorded a "virtual duet" with her father. Laid-back and fun to sing, it became the title song for the 1953 movie of the same name.

A delectable duo of old-school Broadway tunes from three masters of American musical theater: the Gershswins and Cole Porter. Enjoy playful lyrics and sweet jazz harmonies in combination with a truly swingin' accompaniment, also available as SoundTrax or rhythm section SoundPax. 'S Wonderful, indeed!

This Academy Awardae winning song of 1961 by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer gets a Basie-esque treatment in this swinging chart. Set in a 4/4 swing over walking bass, the vocal and instrumental lines play off each other, punctuated by chord hits and characteristic piano riffs. An optional improvised solo section completes the package. Sensational! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:55.

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