Benj Pasek, Justin Paul : Dear Evan Hansen

Review: The winner of six Tony Awardsae, including Best Original Score and Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere. With advanced ticket sales in excess of $20 million and its soundtrack debut at #8 on the Top 200 Album Billboard chart, it is on track to be one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time. The show officially opened on Broadway on December 4, 2016, after a successful Off-Broadway run. The musical features a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul who were both personally involved in editing and approving the Hal Leonard Vocal Selections. Pasek and Paul won an Oscar for Best Original Song for being the lyricists behind City of Stars from La La Land. They have also received numerous awards for their previous stage productions A Christmas Story, The Musical; Dogfight; James and the Giant Peach; and Edges. This Music Minus One vocal folio includes audio tracks for demo and performance online for 13 songs from the soundtrack, including: Anybody Have a Map? - Disappear - For Forever - Good for You - If I Could Tell Her - Only Us - Requiem - Sincerely, Me - So Big/So Small - To Break in a Glove - Waving Through a Window - Words Fail - You Will Be Found.

Chapters: Requiem, Good For You, Waving Through A Window, For Forever, Sincerely, Me, If I Could Tell Her, You Will Be Found, Only Us, So Big/So Small

Dan Andersen : Warm-Ups for Changing Voices

Review: As any middle school choir director knows, change is the name of the game! A changing voice is just one of countless physiological and emotional changes that middle school students experience. Knowing the general limits of male and female changing voices, as well as the specific capabilities of your students, are two keys to building healthy-and happy!-middle school singers. This book is an accessible, must-read resource for any middle-school choir director looking to foster stronger, more capable musicians, and offers 25 warm-up exercises along with customized grade-specific tips for using them along with free access to accompanying audio recordings.

Chapters: Warm-Ups For Changing Voices Building Healthy Middle School Singers

Deke Sharon : A Cappella Warm-Ups

Review: 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.

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

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

Review: 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.

Chapters: 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)

Greg Gilpin : Let the Men Sing! A Cappella

Review: 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.

Chapters: 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

Janet Gardner : Wings to Fly

Review: The creative works of celebrated and award-winning educator and composer, Janet Gardner, have been a staple of learning for music educators and joyful performance by thousands of young singers. Her selection of text, expertise in composition for young voices and creativeness in both musicals and choral works have set the bar high in the music educational world. Wings to Fly is a collection of nine choral pieces that are some of Ms. Gardner's finest works. Each has a distinctive text whether it be original or from the poetic masters such as Rossetti, Longfellow, Dickinson and Stevenson. Each choral piece is also distinct in musical style and will fit programming needs throughout the year. This collection features piano/vocal arrangements, as well as digital access to performance/accompaniment audio recordings and singer PDFs for projection and reproducible options. Absolutely a budget stretcher! Suggested to grades 3-8.

Chapters: Morning, Wings To Fly, The Chatterbox, The Beautiful Rain, Time's Secret, Rally 'Round' America, Looking-Glass River, Mister Nobody, What Is Pink?

Mark De-Lisser : Sing Out! A Cappella

Review: 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.

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

Mili Bermejo : Jazz Vocal Improvisation

Review: Learn to improvise like an instrumentalist! Artful vocal jazz improvisation requires knowing the changes, and all musicians need to understand what is happening on the musical landscape. This book will help you hear, understand and apply jazz theory so that you can solo as a complete musician. Each lesson offers a core musical concept related to harmony, melody and rhythm, integrating skills such as conducting and analysis, and reinforcing them with practical exercises. The accompanying audio tracks demonstrate techniques and let you practice improvising with piano accompaniment. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Chapters: Creating Awareness, Groove, Swing and Vocal Sounds, Improvising Over Forms, Intervals, Scales and Chords, Improvising Over a 12-Bar Blues Form, Functional Harmony, Tensions amnd Chord Scales, Turnarounds, Patterns, Analyzing Chord Progressions, Improvising on Non-Diatonic Chords and Tensions, Patterns and Dominant Resolutions, Jazz Practice Exercises

Roger Emerson : Pop Warm-Ups and Work-Outs for Choir, Vol. 2

Review: Following the success of Pop Warm-Ups & Work-Outs for Guys and Pop Warm-Ups & Work-Outs for Choir, this sequel includes many of the latest pop song melodies and motives to inspire students to sing with gusto and to reinforce basic choral fundamentals common to all types of music. The ten songs featured are preceded by suggestions for practicing and reinforcing skills such as breath control, ear training, vowel shapes, resonance, range extension and head voice development. The warm-ups can be used with changed or unchanged voices. The professionally-produced audio recordings present each exercise with and without singers, and are included via digital download. Pop Warm-Ups & Work-Outs for Choir 2 is a valuable resource that will encourage students to sing out while building a better understanding of their amazing instrument - the human voice! Suggested for middle and high school choirs.

Chapters: Home, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Moves Like Jagger, Some Nights, Ho Hey, Chasing The Sun, The Flight Of The Bumble Bee, Best Day Of My Life, The Interval Song, The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Various : Christmas Songs and Carols for Classical Singers - High Voice

Review: 15 holiday classics in beautiful classical arrangements for high voice, with accompaniment tracks available online for download or streaming. Includes: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Christmas Time Is Here - The Christmas Waltz - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - I Wonder As I Wander - I'll Be Home for Christmas - In the Bleak Midwinter - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Mary Had a Baby - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - O Holy Night - Silent Night - Silver Bells - Sleigh Ride - White Christmas.

Chapters: Silent Night, O Holy Night, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, I Wonder As I Wander, In The Bleak Midwinter, Christmas Time Is Here, Mary Had A Baby, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), The Christmas Waltz, Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Silver Bells, White Christmas

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

Review: 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.

Chapters: 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

Various Arrangers : Comedy Songs for Women

Review: 12 great songs for auditions or performances. The price of this publication includes access to companion recorded accompaniments online, for download or streaming, using the unique code found inside each book.

Chapters: Always A Bridesmaid, Shy, My New Philosophy, Whatever Happened To My Part?, Show Off, Alto's Lament, I Am Playing Me, Taylor, The Latte Boy, Nothing, Stepsisters' Lament, Getting Married Today, A Trip To The Library

Various Arrangers : La La Land - 6 Selections from the Hit Movie

Review: 6 selections from the Academy Award-winning movie musical are presented in this book which includes the lyrics, vocal line and chord labels for each song, plus online audio tracks featuring authentic-sounding re-creations of the original orchestrations from the soundtrack.

Chapters: Start A Fire, City Of Stars, Audition (The Fools Who Dream), Another Day Of Sun, A Lovely Night, Someone In The Crowd

Andy Beck : The Vocalize! Canon Collection

Review: 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.

Chapters: 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..

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

Review: 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.

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

Bob Chilcott : Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower)

Review: 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.

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

Carol Carver : St. Olaf Choirbook for Women

Review: Carol Carver, choral acquisitions editor for Augsburg Fortress, is compiler and editor of this new collection of anthems for women's voices in the rich tradition of St. Olaf choral music. This collection is suitable for all levels of ability and for use throughout the year. Included are eleven well-crafted and accessible anthems that will be useful to church, college, and community choirs. Composers represented in this collection include St. Olaf faculty and graduates as well as noted composers from around the globe. The collection includes new works based on familiar hymns and others that are freely composed, in addition to much-loved choral standards for women's voices.

Chapters: All Things Bright and Beautiful, Be Thou My Vision, Christmas Night , I Am the Light, In the Bleak Midwinter, Now Thank We All Our God, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Prayer Litany, The Lone, Wild Bird, Thy Holy Wings, Wind Song

Gareth Malone : Voices

Review: 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.

Chapters: 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

Jerry Estes : Pop Songs for Young Men's Chorus II

Review: Now available, the second in a series, this collection for men's chorus spans the decades and is designed to give you lots of value with songs your choir will love to perform! Includes: Count on Me (Bruno Mars), Happy Together (The Turtles), Shut Up and Dance (Walk the Moon), The Way You Do the Things You Do (The Temptations), What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong).

Chapters: Count On Me, Shut Up And Dance, Happy Together, The Way You Do The Things You Do, What A Wonderful World

John Rutter : Anthems for SA Men

Review: 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.

Chapters: 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

King's Singers : Folk Songs and Fantasies

Review: 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

Chapters: 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

Paul Hillier : Carols from the Old and New Worlds

Review: "These carol arrangements (together with a few original compositions) were made bit by bit over the past twenty years and first performed by whichever group I was working with at the time. Those groups have included Theatre of Voices, in both its Californian and now Scandinavian incarnations; the Pro Arte Singers of the Early Music Institute at Indiana University, Bloomington; Ars Nova Copenhagen; and most recently the National Chamber Choir of Ireland. I am indebted to all the singers involved, who thus unwittingly helped me prepare this collection, and equally to Robina Young and Brad Michel, who produced and engineered the four Christmas CDs I have made for Harmonia Mundi USA on which all the arrangements have appeared.

Carols from the Old and New Worlds is being issued in two separate parts. The second part will appear after a couple more Christmases and will focus primarily on the 'New World' of North America. This first part focuses on Europe, particularly the Alpine region where Germany and Italy meet Switzerland; most of the remaining pieces are English." - Paul Hillier

Chapters: Adam lay ibounden, The Cherry Tree Carol, Ding! Dong! Merrily on high, Dormi, dormi o bel bambin, Es ist ein Ros entsprungen, Gaudete, Christus est natus, Heissa Buama, Here we come a-wassailing, The Holly and the Ivy, Liebe Hirten / Andachtsjodler, Leise rieselt der Schnee, O come all ye faithful, O come, O come Emmanuel, Personent hodie, Remember O thou man, Rorate coeli, Still o Himmel, Still, still, still, We Three Kings, We wish you a merry Christmas

Pentatonix : Christmas Is Here!

Review: 12 arrangements of songs from Pentatonix's third holiday album, including the new single "Making Christmas". Includes all the songs from the CD release.

Chapters: Making Christmas, O Come, All Ye Faithful , God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen , White Christmas, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Up on the Housetop, The Christmas Sing-Along, Coventry Carol, Hallelujah, Coldest Winter , Good to Be Bad, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

Pentatonix : PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1

Review: This sixth studio release from a cappella masters Pentatonix is their first to include new bass vocalist Matt Sallee. Our songbook features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements for all 11 of the pop/R&B classic songs on the album: Attention - Finesse - New Rules x Are You That Somebody - Havana - Perfect - Feel It Still - Despacito x Shape of You - Issues - Praying - Sorry Not Sorry.

Chapters: Perfect, Stay, Havana, Despacito, Attention, Shape Of You, Finesse, Praying, Feel It Still, Sorry Not Sorry, New Rules, Issues

Perpetuum Jazzile : Vocal Ecstasy

Review: 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.

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

Roger Emerson : Pop Intervals and Ear Training for Choir

Review: 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.

Chapters: 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

Various Arrangers : A Cappella! Volume 3

Review: Volume III in the popular A Cappella! series features nine concert and festival selections for young and developing SSA choirs from creative writers Amy F. Bernon, Victor C. Johnson and Ruth Elaine Schram. The Choral Edition, ideal for use as a judge's copy or for your singers. Comprised of one spiritual arrangement, three folk song arrangements and five original selections in a variety of styles, this collection is an exceptional value and a great resource for your music library.

Chapters: Lift Your Voice in Joyful Song! , Over the Sea to Skye, Kol Dodi, Sanctus, Elijah Rock, The Full Heart, A Couple Old Men, Said the Rain, Miserere Nobis

Various Arrangers : Choral 60's Hits

Review: 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.

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

Various Arrangers : The Christmas Caroling Songbook

Review: Everyone loves to sing Christmas carols! So make it simple with this easy-to-use collection containing 50 well-known carols arranged for SSA voices. Ideal for holiday sing-alongs, community or family get-togethers, or house-to-house singing. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High - Deck the Hall - The First Noel - Hark! the Herald Angels Sing - Jolly Old St. Nicholas - Joy to the World - O Come, All Ye Faithful - Silent Night - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Up on the Housetop - We Wish You a Merry Christmas - What Child Is This? - and more.

Chapters: Angels We Have Heard on High, Deck the Hall, The First Noel, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Joy to the World, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Up on the Housetop, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, What Child Is This?

Various Arrangers : Yuletide Favorites Vol 2

Review: A collection of Christmas classics arranged by some of barbershop's top arrangers. A second volume of the best selling series.

Chapters: Auld Lang Syne, Chanukah, Chanukah, Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, Deck The Halls, The First Noel, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, Here We Come A-Wassailing, In The Bleak Midwinter, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, Joy to The World!, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, We Three Kings, What Child Is This?

Voces8 : A Cappella Songbook 2

Review: "The singing of VOCES8 is impeccable in its quality of tone and balance. They bring a new dimension to the word 'ensemble' with meticulous timing and tuning" - Gramophone Magazine

The internationally-renowned British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. The celebration of diverse musical expression is central to the ensemble's ethos, and this is shown in their versatile concert programmes and innovative educational work. This collection features eight of the ensemble's favourite and most requested arrangements for SATB choir, written by members of the group and its resident arranger, Jim Clements.

Chapters: Danny Boy, Edo Lullaby, Gladiator, My love is like a red, red rose:, Pie Jesu, Price Tag, Strong, Twist and Shout

Billy Joel : A Cappella for Female Voices

Review: Contemporary a cappella arranger Deke Sharon does his magic on the classic Billy Joel song "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)". An absolute winner! Kirby Shaw's exquisite a cappella arrangement of this stunning Billy Joel pop ballad "The Longest Time" is available separately: men's and women's ensembles. Don't miss it! Billy Joel's pop hit from 1983 "And So It Goes" is a perennial favorite and evokes an even earlier time in America's pop history. Now available for mixed and SSA voicings, your groups will love to perform these well-crafted arrangements.

Chapters: Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), The Longest Time, And So It Goes

Darmon Meader : Aesop Tales

Review: Darmon Meader presents two favorite Aesop fable put to song. "The Tortoise and The Hare" starts slowly like the turtle, and ends quickly like the bunny! A fun challenge for any group, and enjoyable for all audiences. High School and above. The second SATB original setting of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a fun challenge and well worth the journey for any seasoned ensemble. With hilarious lyrics and Meader's New York Voices idiomatic jazz writing, this piece is sure to be a concert hit.

Chapters: The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Tortoise and The Hare

Deke Sharon : Pitch Slapped

Review: 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.

Chapters: Love Shack, So What, Beneath Your Beautiful

Deke Sharon : Songs from Pitch Perfect 3

Review: 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.

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

Paul Langford : Christmas Jazz for Female Voices

Review: "Here Comes Santa Claus" - Gene Autry's famous Christmas song from 1948 is a bona fide holiday classic and gets a vocal jazz makeover in this swingin' setting that will showcase your singers at their best! Perfect for all kinds of concerts! "The Man With The Bag And Santa Baby" - These two holiday favorites are a perfect match! Add some swing to your performance with Kris Kringle and sing about that luxury gift list as well. This selection is pure fun with fantastic jazz arranging for mixed choirs and will be a blast for your women too! The jazzy Christmas standard "That's What I Want For Christmas" has been recorded by such artists as Ella Fitzerald, Nancy Wilson, and SheDaisy, just to name a few! With a gentle swing feel, romantic lyrics, and rich, accessible vocal harmonies, choirs of all kinds will love performing this arrangement. It's especially nice for the ladies!

Chapters: Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane), The Man With The Bag And Santa Baby, That's What I Want For Christmas

Pentatonix : Pentatonix Christmas for Female Voices Vol 2

Review: A second collection of popular Chrsitmas songs from a cappella sensations Pentatonix. "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" - From the album A Pentatonix Christmas, the popular vocal group puts their unique stamp on the 1998 holiday song by NSYNC. The original song "New Year's Day" is one of the hits from their 2015 album release Pentatonix Here is a gentle lullaby "Light In The Hallway" written and performed by the group. This arrangement can be sung a cappella or with the piano and bass provided. Suitable for concert, jazz or show choirs. Their fresh take on "Up on the Housetop" will have your audience bouncing in their seats. A contemporary take on the seasonal favorite "Deck the Halls". Modern harmonies and and rhythms are used for the chorus and a vocal solo

Chapters: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Light In The Hallway, Up on the Housetop, Deck the Halls

Pentatonix : Pentatonix Christmas for Mixed Voices Vol 2

Review: A second collection of popular Chrsitmas songs from a cappella sensations Pentatonix. "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" - From the album A Pentatonix Christmas, the popular vocal group puts their unique stamp on the 1998 holiday song by NSYNC. A stand-out arrangement of "O Come All Ye Faithful" which reached No. 2 on Billboard 200. Set a cappella, it includes optional piano accompaniment and percussion making a fresh new take on the timeless carol and sure to be a holiday staple year after year. Here is a gentle lullaby "Light In The Hallway" written and performed by the Pentatonix. This arrangement can be sung a cappella or with the piano and bass provided. Suitable for concert, jazz or show choirs. Their fresh take on "Up on the Housetop" will have your audience bouncing in their seats. A contemporary take on the seasonal favorite "Deck the Halls". Modern harmonies and and rhythms are used for the chorus and a vocal solo sets the whole thing up.

Chapters: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Light In The Hallway, Up on the Housetop, Deck the Halls

Pentatonix : Pentatonix Christmas for SAB Voices Vol 2

Review: A second collection of popular Chrsitmas songs from a cappella sensations Pentatonix. "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" - From the album A Pentatonix Christmas, the popular vocal group puts their unique stamp on the 1998 holiday song by NSYNC. The original song "New Year's Day" is one of the hits from their 2015 album release Pentatonix Here is a gentle lullaby "Light In The Hallway" written and performed by the group. This arrangement can be sung a cappella or with the piano and bass provided. Suitable for concert, jazz or show choirs. Their fresh take on "Up on the Housetop" will have your audience bouncing in their seats. A contemporary take on the seasonal favorite "Deck the Halls". Modern harmonies and and rhythms are used for the chorus and a vocal solo

Chapters: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, New Year's Day, Light In The Hallway, Up on the Housetop, Deck the Halls

Philip Lawson : This Christmas Day

Review: Women's choirs will sparkle with seasonal cheer with these delightful Christmas settings in a value priced collection!

Chapters: Gaudete, Wexford Carol, I Saw Three Ships, The Holly And The Ivy, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!

Real Group : Arrangements of The Real Group Vol 5

Review: 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!"

Chapters: 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

Various Arrangers : Cyndi Lauper A Cappella

Review: Don't be afraid to let your true colors show! A message that all of us need to hear. These iconic songs by pop/rock legend Cyndi Lauper are timeless. A modern classic, the ballad "Time After Time" is in a tasty a cappella setting that is perfect for all choirs: pop, jazz and concert! Celebrate the awesome '80s with Cyndi's hit "irls Just Want to Have Fun" and develop some great a cappella singing skills at the same time!

Chapters: Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Time After Time, True Colors

Various Arrangers : James Bond - The Choral Music of 007

Review: Celebrate 50 years of James Bond OO7 with the fabulously recognizable theme song, originally premiered in the film Dr. No. Singers can now enjoy these exciting rhythms, marvelous melodies, and snazzy harmonies!vAdele sings the James Bond movie theme song Skyfall to perfection. Dark, moody and rich with sound, this arrangement captures it all and creates the 007 atmosphere for your next performance. Sam Smith's recording of the theme from the Spectre "Writing's on the Wall" is an epic ballad with a slow buildup to a magnificent payoff at the chorus. A fantastic showcase for choirs of all levels and voicings!

Chapters: Skyfall, Writing's on the Wall, James Bond Theme, The Best of Bond (A Medley)

Various Arrangers : Ladies Barbershop Christmas

Review: Originally written for Kristen Bell and contemporary a cappella group Straight No Chaser, "Text Me Merry Christmas" is a fun, flirty option for the holidays with a pop sensibility. Brand new Learning Tracks available produced by Katie Taylor. "Little Saint Nick" - You'll have 4-part a cappella harmony fun with this barbershop arrangement of the Beach Boys classic song! "Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season" - fun, swingin' chart for your holiday show, Adam Scott delivers a crowd-pleasing arrangement based on the original Andy Williams recording that paired these two holiday favorites together. Accessible for almost any level ensemble, this chart works great as a show opener or closer. "Warm and Fuzzy" - Originally recorded by country singer Billy Gilman for his gold-certified album entitled Classic Christmas. Peter Benson's arrangement is a fresh, fun, and friendly option for your holiday repertoire and is available in both men's and women's keys!

Chapters: Little Saint Nick, Warm and Fuzzy, Text Me Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season

Various Arrangers : Music from La La Land for Mixed Voices

Review: And the Oscar goes to ... "City of Stars", the signature song from critically acclaimed and highly awarded La La Land. Winner of Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, and the Critic's Choice Movie Awards, this melancholy yet hopeful ballad features a haunting tune and a distinctive piano accompaniment that are instantly recognizable and extremely well suited for choral groups. Here's the optimistic opening number "Another Day of Sun". Who can forget those boisterous singing and dancing motorists on L.A.'s jammed 110 freeway at the start of the 2016 box office smash? This dynamic arrangement captures the excitement of the score with rhythmic drive, varied choral textures, and a rousing accompaniment. A perfect opener or closer, and a golden opportunity for choreography! "Someone in the Crowd" - The cast of gets all dolled up and heads to a lavish Hollywood Hills party during this big production number from the hugely successful motion picture. The lively tempo, jazzy feel, and cheeky lyrics are fantastically fun and fuel the fire to become (or find) that someone special amongst a crowd of hopefuls. Great for all choirs, and especially girls' groups! The stunning song "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)" was an emotional showcase for actress Emma Stone in her award-winning performance as Mia in the 2016 blockbuster La La Land. Nominated for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awards, the poignant piece tells the story of one woman's life and acknowledges the dreamer in all of us. A beautiful choral setting of a very special song.

Chapters: Another Day of Sun, City of Stars, Someone in the Crowd, Audition (The Fools Who Dream)

Various Arrangers : Music from La La Land for SAB

Review: And the Oscar goes to ... "City of Stars", the signature song from critically acclaimed and highly awarded La La Land. Winner of Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, and the Critic's Choice Movie Awards, this melancholy yet hopeful ballad features a haunting tune and a distinctive piano accompaniment that are instantly recognizable and extremely well suited for choral groups. Here's the optimistic opening number "Another Day of Sun". Who can forget those boisterous singing and dancing motorists on L.A.'s jammed 110 freeway at the start of the 2016 box office smash? This dynamic arrangement captures the excitement of the score with rhythmic drive, varied choral textures, and a rousing accompaniment. A perfect opener or closer, and a golden opportunity for choreography! "Someone in the Crowd" - The cast of gets all dolled up and heads to a lavish Hollywood Hills party during this big production number from the hugely successful motion picture. The lively tempo, jazzy feel, and cheeky lyrics are fantastically fun and fuel the fire to become (or find) that someone special amongst a crowd of hopefuls. Great for all choirs, and especially girls' groups! The stunning song "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)" was an emotional showcase for actress Emma Stone in her award-winning performance as Mia in the 2016 blockbuster La La Land. Nominated for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awards, the poignant piece tells the story of one woman's life and acknowledges the dreamer in all of us. A beautiful choral setting of a very special song.

Chapters: Another Day of Sun, City of Stars, Someone in the Crowd, Audition (The Fools Who Dream)

Various Arrangers : Music from La La Land for SSA

Review: And the Oscar goes to ... "City of Stars", the signature song from critically acclaimed and highly awarded La La Land. Winner of Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, and the Critic's Choice Movie Awards, this melancholy yet hopeful ballad features a haunting tune and a distinctive piano accompaniment that are instantly recognizable and extremely well suited for choral groups. Here's the optimistic opening number "Another Day of Sun". Who can forget those boisterous singing and dancing motorists on L.A.'s jammed 110 freeway at the start of the 2016 box office smash? This dynamic arrangement captures the excitement of the score with rhythmic drive, varied choral textures, and a rousing accompaniment. A perfect opener or closer, and a golden opportunity for choreography! "Someone in the Crowd" - The cast of gets all dolled up and heads to a lavish Hollywood Hills party during this big production number from the hugely successful motion picture. The lively tempo, jazzy feel, and cheeky lyrics are fantastically fun and fuel the fire to become (or find) that someone special amongst a crowd of hopefuls. Great for all choirs, and especially girls' groups! The stunning song "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)" was an emotional showcase for actress Emma Stone in her award-winning performance as Mia in the 2016 blockbuster La La Land. Nominated for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awards, the poignant piece tells the story of one woman's life and acknowledges the dreamer in all of us. A beautiful choral setting of a very special song.

Chapters: Another Day of Sun, City of Stars, Someone in the Crowd, Audition (The Fools Who Dream)

Cliff Duren and David Wise : Spotlight A Cappella

Review: 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.

Chapters: 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

George Gershwin : The Singer's Anthology of Gershwin Songs - Soprano

Review: A collection of Gershwin songs, curated for today's singer, transposed into appropriate keys, based on original sources. SOPRANO CONTENTS: Bess, You Is My Woman - Blah, Blah, Blah - But Not for Me - By Strauss - Embraceable You - Fascinating Rhythm - A Foggy Day (In London Town) - He Loves and She Loves - How Long Has This Been Going On? - I Got Rhythm - I Loves You, Porgy - I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise - I've Got a Crush on You - Isn't It a Pity? - Let's Call the Whole Thing Off - Love Is Here to Stay - Love Walked In - The Man I Love - Maybe - My Man's Gone Now - Nice Work If You Can Get It - 'S Wonderful - Somebody Loves Me - Someone to Watch Over Me - Soon - Summertime - They All Laughed - They Can't Take That Away from Me - Who Cares? (So Long As You Care for Me).

Chapters: Soon, Somebody Loves Me, Isn't It A Pity?, Maybe, Summertime, Bess, You Is My Woman, I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise, But Not For Me, By Strauss, I Got Rhythm, Embraceable You, Blah, Blah, Blah, Fascinating Rhythm, A Foggy Day (In London Town), He Loves And She Loves, How Long Has This Been Going On?, I Loves You, Porgy, I've Got A Crush On You, Let's Call The Whole Thing Off, Love Is Here To Stay, Love Walked In, The Man I Love, My Man's Gone Now, Nice Work If You Can Get It, 'S Wonderful, Someone To Watch Over Me, They All Laughed, They Can't Take That Away From Me, Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)

Greg Gilpin : Partner Songs for the Developing Choir

Review: 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.

Chapters: 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