The origin of the word "woodshedding" is vague, to say the least. But from what little we know of the beginnings of the barbershop style of singing, it is clear that amateur quartets worked out the songs they sang by ear - a sort of trial and error method that became known as woodshedding. There is little doubt that the same is true of our early Society quartets -- they "woodshedded' the chords that supported the melody. Today, the written arrangement has almost replaced harmonizing by ear. While published arrangements offer more opportunities for more quartets to learn more music -- and at a faster pace -- it would be unfortunate if woodshedding were to diappear from the barbershop quartet scene entirely. So the purpose of this folio is to encourage men to participate in the woodshedding experience.

Songlist: Say Au Revoir, But Not Good-Bye, I Was Strolling Home With Jennie, Since Nellie Went Away, Only A Bunch Of Violets, I Love Only You, I Never Thought I'd Miss You As I Do, Baby Mine, When The Blue Sky Turns To Gold, Why Did You Say Good-Bye, Just Once More, Let Me Hear Those Good Old Chords, Where The Mississippi Flows, Good Morning Carrie, In Good Old New York Town, The Picture That I Love Best Of All, Break The News To Mother, Rosebud, What's The Use Of Loving If You Can't Love All The Time, Make A Fuss Over Me, Please Come And Play In My Yard, Look For Me When The Lilacs Bloom, Blue Bell, Somewhere, When The Bees Are In The Hive, Hear What The Rose Is Saying, We'll Be Walkin', Huggin', Kissin', For Old Time's Sake, Starlight, She Waits By The Deep Blue Sea, The Uncle Sammy Girls, and more

Barbershop Harmony Society : Songs of Inspiration

Twenty inspirational hymns arranged for male quartets and choruses.

Songlist: Battle Hymn Of The Republic, Beneath The Cross Of Jesus, Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind, Eternal Father, Strong To Save, Faith Of Our Fathers, For The Beauty Of The Earth, I Need Thee Every Hour, In Hymns Of Praise, Just As I Am, Thine Own To Be, Lord, Speak To Me, O For A Thousand Tongues, O God, Our Help In Ages Past, O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, O Worship The King, Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior, Praise Ye The Lord, The Almighty, Softly Now The Light Of Day, Spirit Of God, Descend Upon My Heart, We Give Thee But Thine Own

A collection of barbershop standards by Val Hicks, Joe Liles, Greg Lyne and many others.

Songlist: America, The Beautiful, Aura Lee, Dear Old Girl, Down In The Lane, Good-Night, Ladies, Honey Gal, In The Evening By The Moonlight, In The Good Old Summer Time, Love Me, And The World Is Mine, Mandy Lee, My Gal Sal, No One Knows, The Story Of The Rose (Heart Of My Heart), Sweet Rosie O'Grady, Wait Till The Sun Shines, Nellie, Way Down Home, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, Where The Southern Roses Grow, Why Did You Say Goodbye?, You're The Flower Of My Heart, Sweet Adeline

The Barber Pole Cat Program was created many years ago and features popular Barbershop songs arranged and voiced so ALL singers can learn and participate. For decades these have been the standard arrangements where singers can meet at conventions and sing together having never met before.

Songlist: My Wild Irish Rose, Wait Til the Sun Shines Nellie, Sweet and Lovely, Down Our Way, Honey Little 'Lize Medley, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Sweet Sweet Roses Of Morn, Shine On Me, The Story of the Rose (Heart of my Heart), You're the Flower of my Heart, Sweet Adeline, Down by the Old Mill Stream, You Tell Me Your Dream, Give Me Your Hand, Ring, Ring the Banjo

It's a barbershop Christmas! All your favorite carols and fun songs have been arranged with fun and Holiday spirit and those great barbershop chords. With a Children's Medley, "O Holy Night," "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and others, 19 in all.

Songlist: Angels From The Realms Of Glory, Angels We Have Heard On High, As With Gladness Men Of Old, Away In A Manger, Children's Medley: Jolly Old Saint Nicolas, Up On The House Top, Coventry Carol, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, It Came Across The Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, O Christmas Tree, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Holy Night, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, Silent Night, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, While By My Sheep (Echo Carol)

The Moment I Saw Your Eyes (Gas House Gang), The Masquerade is Over (Acoustix), Paper Doll (Classic Collection), River of No Return (Suntones), Nobody's Sweetheart (Interstate Rivals), As Time Goes By (Buffalo Bills)

Songlist: Paper Doll, The River Of No Return, Nobody's Sweetheart, As Time Goes By

Contains more than 200 vocal exercises under the following headings: mental readiness, physical readiness, posture alignment, breath management, tone production, vowels, articulation, range and register, intonation and balance/volume relations. This is an excellent resource for all singers of any style and along with the exercises and text are some excellent diagrams and photos that really does cover all the bases to insure getting the most from your voice in an effective and safe manner. Highly recommended.

Songlist: Mental Readiness, Physical Readiness, Posture / Allignment, Breath Management, Tone Production, Vowels, Dipthongs and Triphthongs, Articulation, Range and Register, Intonation, Balance / Volume Relationships, On To The Rehearsal

Having a Barbershop Quartet sing in the park has been a long standing tradition at Disney's Magic Kingdom. Now your barbershop quartet can relive that magic with these excellent Barbershop arrangements of classic Disney tunes.

Songlist: Disney Song Medley: Mickey Mouse March, Give A Little Whistle, Heigh-Ho, When You Wish Upon A Star, Disney Song Medley: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo, Chim Chim Cher-ee, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, It's A Small World, Let's Go Fly A Kite, With A Smile And A Song

Everyone will have a good time with this feel-good close-harmony arrangement! A fantastic introduction to Barbershop music! Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: I'm Sitting On Top Of The World, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

Opening with a very free close harmony verse, this favorite song moves into an easy swing that will show your vocalists at their best! Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: I Love That Old Barbershop Style, Part-predominant CD, Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

Your singers and audiences will love this barbershop arrangement with a bit of doo-wop flair! The #1 pop hit of 1980 by Queen will be a knock-out in performance!

Songlist: Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Part-predominant CD, Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Bass, Baritone

From Where's Charley by Broadway legend Frank Loesser comes the tongue-in-cheek salute to marching bands! You can hear the rat-a-tat of the drums, you'll chuckle at the song's humor and you will bring down the house with the big ending!

Songlist: New Ashmolean Marching Society and Students Conservatory Band, Part-predominant CD, Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Bass, Baritone

Energize your men's chorus and have fun with some Barbershop harmony! Opening with a gradually building "doo-wah" introduction, invite your audience to clap along while the lead sings the melody: "Hey little baby o' mine, tell me that the sun don't shine, I love you and you love me, that's the way it oughta be."

Show the full range of your men's chorus with this favorite spiritual that highlights each voice part until they combine in an audience-pleasing full harmony conclusion. A fantastic concert closer! Ava

The 1963 pop hit by the Beach Boys translates beautifully into close harmony style! Great for encouraging guys to sing. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: In My Room, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

With its detailed performance notes and fun "tags" this collection of beginning barbershop material is perfect for young men learning to sing in close harmony. The CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics.

Songlist: Banana Boat Song, Good Night, Ladies, Honey - Little 'Lize Medley, You'll Never Walk Alone, The Water is Wide, Tags, Bass

This 1950s doo-wop classic will add a touch of nostalgia to your concert! Smooth a cappella harmonies will delight your audience and the arrangement is super fun to rehearse and perform. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

"Hello Mary Lou" was written by Gene Pitney, and performed by Ricky Nelson in 1961. It has been recorded by many groups including Led Zeppelin and Queen. The style of this arrangement is similar to the best-known version by Ricky Nelson. The song should have a moderate duple meter feeling, like an easy country two-step. On the second verse, be sure to feature the lead voice in the musical texture. At measure 41 allow the tenor to join the lead feature. Keep the tempo steady all the way through to the tag, but feel free to hod the last chord as long as you want for a strong ending. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: 4 copies of Hello Mary Lou, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

"In The Good Old Summertime" and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" were both published in the eary 1990's. These songs are stil loved and recognized across America today, and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" is considered the unofficial national anthem of the sport of baseball. Be sure to sing each song fast enough to create a "waltz feel" in 3/4 time. The audience should feel and understand, through your energetic performance, teh fun and excitement of a baseball game on a beautiful summer day. The CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: In The Good Old Summer Time / Take Me Out to the Ballgame, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

In 1964 the legendary pop group The Drifters recorded Artie Resnick and Kenny Young's "Under the Boardwalk." It has become one of the most recognized popular songs ever recorded. Have fun singing this audience pleaser by making up a visual plan for your performance. For example, you could wear colorful shirts and sunglasses, or create simple choreography to showcase the tenors and basses when they sing the melody on the refrain. Any visual references in the text could be accompanied by appropriate gestures that entertain your listeners. Allow the syncopated rhythms to sound free and agile while maintaining a god connected flow to the singing. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: 4 copies of Under the Boardwalk, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

"This Little Light of Mine" and "Do, Lord, Remember Me" are two songs from the African-American spiritual tradition. You can sing the entire song at a moderate tempo, or start a bit slower (as indicated) and increase the tempo with each new section of the music. In either case, the dynamics and intensity should increase throughout the performance of the song. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: 4 copies of This Little Light of Mine with Do Lord, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

"Coney Island Baby" and "We All Fall" were first conbined as a medley by Les Applegate in 1924 for the musical comedy "No, No, Nanette" This song has traditionally been started with a "bell chord" by having the bass sing and hold is first note on the word "oh," followed quickly by the addition of the baritone note, then the lead, and finally the tenor. Continue to "goodbye" without a breath. Most importantly, entertain your audience and have fun while singing this classic barbershop audience pleaser. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: 4 copies of Coney Island Baby / We All Fall, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

"Sound Celebration" was written by composer and arranger Tom Gentry in 1996 for a women's barbershop chorus from Wisconsin. Tom fell in love with barbershop music at age 16 when he sang in his high school's production of The Music Man, and Barbershop has been a big part of his life ever since. Sing the introduction with a full and energizd sound, taking time to enjoy the chords in measure 3. In measures 13-20 each section has a melodic solo. Be sure to bring out these melodies so your audience can hear them clearly. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: 4 copies of Sound Celebration, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

"Give Me a Barbershop Song" was written by Roy Dawson, a member of the British Association of Barbershop Singers (BABS). The verse should be sung in a free, almost conversational, style. Work to establish three four-bar phrases, even if you choose to lift or breathe after every two measures. The chorus should have a light swing feel, like an old soft shoe number. Energize the singing all the way through the end of the song. Pay special attention to the beathing suggestions in measures 35-39 and 67-71; this overlapping scheme helps create a continuous sound and flow characteristic of the barbershop style. As always, have fun entertaining your audience! Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: 4 copies of Give Me a Barbershop Song, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

"The Star Spangled Banner" and "America the Beautiful" are two of the best-known (and most-loved) songs in America. You will note that the melody of the Banner is passed between the lead and bass sections to preserve the close harmony voicing in this rangy melody. Work to achieve choral balance such that the audience can hear and follow the melody. in the overlay to America the Beautiful, have a small group, or even the audence, sing the unison melody first. Next, have a chorus or quartet sing the overlay section alone. last time through, combine the two parts. Feel free to improvise harmonies in the tag section! Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: 4 copies of Two Patriotic Classics, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

'Silhouettes' was a hit single by the Rays in 1957. Tom Gentry's arrangement is an audience pleaser that can incorporate visual enhancements such as sunglasses, leather jackets, and choreography. Be sure to let the 'doo-wop' swing feeling be natural and unrushed, with hte melody always prominent in the texture. Keep the diction clear and precise so that the audience can understand the humor of the story on the text 'you're on the wrong block.' Feel free to experiment with the smoothness of the bass line by having the section sing on an open vowel such as 'du' rather than 'dm.' Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: Silhouettes, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

The song 'Feliz Navidad' is one of the most popular and often-heard songs of the Christmas season. It was written and recorded by the Puerto Rican artist Jose Feliciano in 1970. The spanish words are derived from a common holiday greeting 'Feliz navidad, prospero ano y felicidad' meaning 'prosperous year and happiness.' The percussion parts can be played by the choral musicians, or assigned to a small group of percussionist. In either case, the pulse and tempo should remain steady and constant. If you are performing this song in a chorus rather than a quartet, you could try having some of the singers create the percussion parts using vocal percussion or body percussion by imitating the sounds of the maracas, tambourine, cowbell and woodblock. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: Feliz Navidad, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

Composer Joe Liles has been an employee of the Barbershop Harmony Society since 1975 and has served as the Society's Executive Director, Director of Music Education and Services, and as the Music Publications Editor. He is also a composer and arranger of music for religious and popular groups, as well as barbershop quartets and choruses. His catalog contains hundreds of original compositions and arrangements. 'Harmony Leads the Way' should be sung legato, but with strong energy and clear diction. Allow the syncopated rhythms to unify into a steady meter of two without too much accent in the line. This piece would make a great opener or closer. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: Harmony Leads the Way, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

Billy Joel is an American pop music icon who has written and recorded Top ten hits over three separate decades. He has won six Grammy awards for his music, and has sold over 100 million records. Because the melody of 'The Longest Time' has a wide range, be sure to keep the singing light, supported, and free in the upper ranges. Feel free to add finger snaps on the off beats to keep the flow and feel of the original recording. The background 'oo' and 'ah' parts should support the melody with legato articulation. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Songlist: The Longest Time, CD features part-predominant tracks, sung with lyrics., Full Performance, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass

The mission of the Good News! Gospel Quartet is to provide music and learning assistance for quartets who want to sing gospel songs in the four-part barbershop style. The songbooks are in four part a cappella arrangements with most having supporting CDs with part-predominant tracks plus full-mix tracks are also available. It is the hope of the Good News! that you will find your mission as a quartet singer, or as a listener, and be enriched and learn with these fine recordings.Complete voice part set includes Tenor, Lead, Bass and Baritone.

Songlist: I Will Sing the Wondrous Story, Wonderful Words of Life, He Keeps Me Singing, There's Something About that Name, In the Garden, Near to the Heart of God, Amazing Grace, Something Beautiful, It Is Well With My Soul, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, Abide With Me, Why Will You Do Without Him

Good News Quartet : Gospel 2 Songbook

The mission of the Good News! Gospel Quartet is to provide music and learning assistance for quartets who want to sing gospel songs in the four-part barbershop style. The songbooks are in four part a cappella arrangements with most having supporting CDs with part-predominant tracks plus full-mix tracks are also available. It is the hope of the Good News! that you will find your mission as a quartet singer, or as a listener, and be enriched and learn with these fine recordings.

Songlist: When We All Get to Heaven, The Gloryland Way, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, Wispering Hope, Just Over in the Gloryland, Standing on the Promises, To God Be the Glory, Were You There?, Christ Arose, Softly and Tenderly, Just As I Am, Without One Plea, Just a Closer Walk With Thee, Beneath the Cross of Jesus, Rock of Ages, God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again

The mission of the Good News! Gospel Quartet is to provide music and learning assistance for quartets who want to sing gospel songs in the four-part barbershop style. The songbooks are in four part a cappella arrangements with most having supporting CDs with part-predominant tracks plus full-mix tracks are also available. It is the hope of the Good News! that you will find your mission as a quartet singer, or as a listener, be enriched and learn with these fine recordings.

Songlist: Deck The Halls, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Coventry Carol, While Be My Sheep, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, O Little Town Of Bethleham, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Silent Night, Away In A Manger, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Angels We Have Heard On High, When Christ was Born OF Many Free, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, Bring A Torch, Jeannette Isabella, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Here We Come A-Wassailing, O Holy Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas

A collection of standards and originals for quartets and chorus by Rudy Hart, founder of this highly acclaimed chorus.

Songlist: A Spirit Flower, America, America, The Beautiful, Bendemeer's Stream, Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Home On the Range, How Can the Lips I Kissed Be Saying Goodbye, Hush My Sleepy Head, I'm Gonna See My Honey in Alabam', In the Good Old Summertime, Keep A Smile in your Heart, Let's Go Back in Memory, Macushla, Mem'ries Holiday, My Wild Irish Rose, School Days, Tommy Lad, Dedication

Another collection of standards by this highly acclaimed chorus.

Songlist: Blue Bird, Can't You Hear Me Callin' Caroline, Danny Boy, Ev'ry Time I Hear That Plaintive Melody, I Wonder How the Old Folks Are At Home, If You Should Ever Say Goodbye, My Mother's Old Red Shawl, Silver Bell, Somewhere A Voice Is Calling, Songs of Victor Herbert, Strike Up the Band (Here Comes A Sailor), Sun Bonnet Sue, That Old Girl of Mine, There's A Little Spark of Love Still Burning, When I Lost You, Yesterdays, You Made Me Love You

The first collection to be published of the highly accessible and rewarding arrangements of Rudy Hart.

Songlist: Let Us Break Bread Together, On This Day Christ Our Lord Was Born, The Lord's Prayer, Light of Life, The Holy City, Were You There?, Immortal Love Forever Full, Jerusalem, My Happy Home, Standing on the Promises of God, Faith of Our Fathers, This Is My Father's Home, My Task, What A Friend We Have in Jesus, His Eye Is On the Sparrow, Just A Closer Walk With Me

The new-style Barbershop and close harmony songbook featuring twelve all-time great songs newly arranged in modern style for TTBB groups and choirs. Renowned vocal arranger Nicholas Hare has added helpful performance notes. From classics to pop hits these favourite songs include 'Angel Eyes', 'The Girl From Ipanema', 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' and 'Whispering Grass'.

Songlist: Angel Eyes, Eleanor Rigby, Maria, Satin Doll, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, The Girl From Ipanema, Uptown Girl, Wake Up Little Susie, What I Did For Love, When I'm Sixty-Four, Whispering Grass, Yesterday

Forty two classics by noted arranger and director Paul Yoder

Songlist: Aloha Oe, Aura Lee, A Bird in a Gilded Cage, Camptown Medley, Way Down Yonder in the Cornfield, Camptown Races, In the Evening by the Moonlite, Gypsy Love Song, I Love You Truly, In the Good Old Summer Time, Judgement Day, Climbin' Up the Mountain, Ride the Chariot, Mandy Lee, My Wild Irish Rose, Old McDonald Had a Band, Old New York, Sidewalks of New York, The Band Played On, The Bow'ry, On the Banks of the Wabash, On the Railroad, One, Two, Three, Four, Santa Lucia, Tell Me Why, That's Where the Money Goes, To the Ladies, Dear Evalina, Juanita, Sweet Genevieve, and more

Songs Of Faith is a collection of seven a cappella arrangements for mens' voices, and represent some of Rudy Partin's favorite old time hymns and spirituals, showcasing his talents for lush harmonies. We hope you enjoy singing these wonderful, timeless pieces as much as Rudy's chorus, The Master's Men, have over the years!

Songlist: Amazing Grace, He Leadeth Me, Showers of Blessings, Fanny J. Crosby Medley, His Eye Is On The Sparrow, God Be With You, Taps

Designed to expose students to the joys of singing a cappella, natural harmony. Songs can be sung in two or three parts.

Songlist: Cohan Medley, Good Night, Ladies, The Sidewalks of New York, I've Been Workin' On The Railroad, Home On The Range, My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean, Minstrel Montage, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Auld Lang Syne

The original Barberpole Cat Program launced bin 1971 became standard repertoire for barbershoppers around the world. The Barberpole Cat Songbook Volume 2 is designed to bridge the gap between polecat songs and music at a difficulty level that many groups sing. It is music for when you want to sing something everybody knows but can't decide what to learn.

Songlist: After You've Gone, Caroline, From The First Hello To The Last Goodbye, I've Been Working On The Railroad, We All Fall, (When It's) Darkness On The Delta, Goodbye, My Coney Island Baby, Hello Mary Lou, I Don't Know Why (I Just Do), Lida Rose, Over The Rainbow

These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along!

Songlist: Coney Island Baby / We All Fall, He's Got The Whole World In His Hands, Hey, Little Baby o' Mine, In The Good Old Summertime, The Star Spangled Banner, Take Me Out To The Ball Game, This Little Light Of Mine / Do Lord, Water Is Wide

Raise the roof with the vibrant close harmonies found in this fun collection of spiritual favorites! A close relationship between the barbershop and gospel quartet styles has been apparent for many years and these arrangement are fine examples. Spirituals sung in the barbershop style can be very moving for both singers and audiences alike and this collection is highly recommended.

Songlist: Amazing Grace, Ride the Chariot, Swing Down Chariot, This Little Light of Mine with Do Lord

A second collection of popular songs edited by Sigmund Spaeth.f

Songlist: Mood Indigo, Bye-Lo, My Mother's Rosary, Nobody's Sweetheart, Moonglow, That Tumble-Down Shack in Athlone, All Though the Night, Coney Island Baby, Daddy, Get Your Baby Out of Jail, Down Among the Sugarcane, In the Fields of Oklahoma, In the Gloaming, Mister Moon, Nelly Was A Lady, Shine On Me, Tell Me Why, Violets Sweet, We've Never Been Defeated in the U.S.A., While Strolling Through the Park One Day

This collection of Barbershop harmony is meant for all those singers who love to agree on chords and progressions that every devotee of this unique art will recognize by instinct. Original Society arrangements edited by Sigmund Spaeth

Songlist: Dinah, Margie, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Girl of My Dreams, By the Watermelon Vine (Lindy Lou), The Lost Chord, I Love You Best of All, Hearts Win Tonight, You Lose, Way Down Home, I Had A Dream Dear, Bright Was the Night, S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A, How Dry I Am, My Evaline, Way Down Yonder In The Cornfield, Workin' On The Railroad, Aura Lee, Bring The Wagon Home John, Shine, Sweet, Sweet Roses Of Morn, Dogwood Dell, Shall I Wasting in Despair, Down Mobile, I Want To Harmonize

Twenty vintage barbershop classics.

Songlist: Ain't We Got Fun, Baby Face, California Here I Come, Carolina In the Morning, Chinatown, My Chinatown, (Kentucky's Way of Sayin') Good Morning, I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree, I Wish I Had My Old Gal Back, Let the Rest of the World Go By, Memories, Moonlight Bay, My Buddy, Nellie Dean, Pretty Baby, Smiles, The Sunshine of Your Smile, Sweet Adeline, Till We Meet Again, Your Eyes Have Told Me So

Twenty Five songs arranged for male voices by Hugo Frey

Songlist: Toot, Toot, Tootsie, In the Old Town Hall, Peg O' My Heart, Peggy O'Neil, Once In A While, O, Katharina!, Good Night, Linger Awhile, Swingin' Down the Lane, Around the Corner, Seems Like Old Times, Ja-Da, I'm Sorry I Made You Cry, Do You Ever Think Of Me, Ramona, Feather Your Nest, I Wish I Had A girl, I Never Knew, Sweet Cider Time, When You Were Mine, I Know What It Means To Be Lonesome, A Song Of Old Hawaii, Everything Is Peaches Down In Georgia, The West, A Nest and You, Horses

Arranged for male voices by Hugo Frey

Songlist: Dear Old Girl, Down Among the Sheltering Palms, The Darktown Strutters' Ball, The Gang That Sang "Heart of My Heart", I Cried for You, My Blue Heaven, Ireland Must Be Heaven, M-O-T-H-E-R, No! No! A Thousand Times No!, Sleepy Time Gal, When You Wore A Tulip, At Sundown, I'll See You In My Dreams, Honey, When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain, Li'l Liza Hane, If We Can't Be the Same Old Sweethearts, I'm Sitting On Top of the World, Jeannine, In All My Dreams I Dream of You, K-K-K-Katy, Maybe, On What A Pal Was "Whoozis", Roll Along Prairie Moon, When Frances Dances With Me, When I Dream of Old Erin, That's How I Need You

Here's are some wonderful songs from the movies that are perfect for the close harmony treatment. Two great Randy Newman songs from Toy Story 1 and 2 will bring smiles to all. Award-winning arranger June Dale urges performers of this arrangement of the Elton John song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" to pay attention to projecting the message of the song from the heart. Explore the passion in the lyrics. Enjoy the beautiful harmonies that accompany the strong melody. The rousing chorus "Do You Hear the People Sing?" From Les Miserables will be a powerful closer for any performance. Your men's group will bring down the house!

Songlist: When She Loved Me, Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, You've Got a Friend in Me, Do You Hear the People Sing?

Fun arrangements of some classic pop hits that work perfectly in the barbershop style. "Stand By Me" - Part of the charm and signature of the song is the bass riff, which continues throughout and keeps strict tempo from beginning to end. The Turtles' #1 hit "Happy Together" from 1967 arranged in close harmony will showcase your group at their best! The 1963 pop hit "In My Room" by the Beach Boys translates beautifully into close harmony style! Great for encouraging guys to sing.

Songlist: Hooked on a Feeling, Stand by Me, Happy Together, In My Room

If you like your barbershop sung in the pure traditional style then this collection is for you. Long associated with barbershop quartets, this classic arrangement of "Coney Island Baby" is a perfect starting point for groups new to the style. "Give Me a Barbershop Song" - There isn't a better way to make my day ... than a good old barbershop song. Invite your audience to sing along with this light-swing original. With its detailed performance notes and fun tags the Close Harmony Collection of beginning barbershop material is perfect for young men learning to sing in close harmony. "I Love That Old Barbershop Style" opens with a very free close harmony verse, this favorite song moves into an easy swing that will show your vocalists at their best!

Songlist: Coney Island Baby/We All Fall, Give Me a Barbershop Song, Harmony Leads the Way, Close Harmony Collection, I Love That Old Barbershop Style

Featured in the movie Despicable Me 2 "Happy" catapulted to number one with its irresistible melody and hook. Sing the song at a brisk, even tempo, using the syncopation to drive from start to finish. "Titanium" - Wow. Two of a cappella's most highly acclaimed arrangers collaborate on this stunning arrangement of vocal pop sensation Sia's hit song. This is an arrangement that should be in every quartet's repertoire. "Sing" is an original song by Pentatonix, the nation's most popular a cappella group, will bring a contemporary flavor to your quartet. "Sugar" - was a hit for Maroon 5 and is very well suited for a close harmony arrangement.

Songlist: Happy, Titanium, Sing, Sugar

The sight of four men singing a love song to a lady is a wonderful thing. There should be much more of it! This arrangement of "When I Fall in Love" should be sung freely, with great feeling for the lyrics. There are a number of sections in which the melody is sung by a voice part other than the lead, so be careful not to obscure the melody. A fun sing! Opening with a gradually building doo-wah introduction, invite your audience to clap along while the lead sings the melody: "Hey little baby o' mine, tell me that the sun don't shine, I love you and you love me, that's the way it oughta be." "Being With You" - Gentlemen singers, you will be in the good graces of your better-half for a very long time after singing them this touching ballad!

Songlist: When I Fall in Love, I Won't Give Up, Hey, Little Baby o' Mine, Being With You

Nobody sang it better than Frank but now we can sing together these wonderful songs recorded by the Chairman of the Board. Some of barbershop's top arrangers have skillfully created these close harmony arrangements that are sure to be fun to sing for groups of all abilities.

Songlist: I'm Gonna Live 'Til I Die, Come Fly with Me, Ring-a-Ding Ding, After You've Gone

Everybody's repertoire should surely include some Beatles songs! They remain the most popular group of all time and for very good reason as their songs are timeless gems that will be pleasing audiences for many generations. Well-suited for close harmony treatment these songs are great fun to sing.

Songlist: Michelle, Eleanor Rigby, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Beatles Sunshine Medley

The sweet harmonies of the Beach Boys are so perfect for close harmony arrangements in the barbershop style. This collection feature some of Brian Wilson's finest songs arranged by some of barbershop's top arrangers. What a great combination!

Songlist: Surfer Girl, Kokomo, In My Room, Beach Boys Medley

These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along!

Songlist: Day-O (The Banana Boat Song), Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Happy Together, Hello Mary Lou, In My Room, The Longest Time, Silhouettes, Under the Boardwalk

These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along!

Songlist: Do You Hear the People Sing?, Feliz Navidad, Give Me a Barbershop Song, Good Night Ladies, Harmony Leads the Way, Honey/Little 'Lize Medley, Sound Celebration, You'll Never Walk Alone

Everyone knows a blockbuster is something that makes quite an impression. Similarly, a Barbershop Blockbuster is certain to make quite an impression on a connoisseur of barbershop singing. The arrangements were prepared by the finest arrangers in the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America.

Songlist: What's the Good Word, Mister Bluebird?, That Old Gang of Mine, Love Letters in the Sand, You and I, There's A Gold Mine in the Sky, Sittin' in A Corner, Don't Bring Me Posies (It's Shoesies That I Need), (What Do We Do On A) Dew Dew Dewy Day, Swingin' In A Hammock, Me and My Shadow, When You Wish Upon A Star

The ultimate in barbershop arranging takes place when you combine a good melody and a top arranger; such a combination is contained within this book. Most of the songs in this book meet the rigid standards of competition for SPEBSQSA. Music educators and directors of the male choruses will find this book has much to offer in providing not only variety, but an opportunity to "ring" a few chords in the typical barbershop fashion. Barbershoppers will welcome this material to expand their existing repertoire.

Songlist: Mother of Mine, I Still Have You, Mandy Make Up Your Mind, Yes Sir, That's My Baby, Back in Our Own Back Yard, My Mammy, My Hometown Sweetheart, Cathedral in the Pines, "Gimmie" A Little Kiss (Will "Ya", Huh?), Golden Gate, I Wouldn't Trade the Silver in My Mother's Hair, Four Walls

What a fascinating blend of two great uniquely American styles of vocal harmony! 'Silhouettes' was a hit single by the Rays in 1957. Tom Gentry's arrangement is an audience pleaser that can incorporate visual enhancements such as sunglasses, leather jackets, and choreography. Be sure to let the 'doo-wop' swing feeling be natural and unrushed, when the audience can understand the humor of the story on the text 'you're on the wrong block.' Feel free to experiment with the smoothness of the bass line by having the section sing on an open vowel such as 'du' rather than 'dm.' "Under the Boardwalk." has become one of the most recognized popular songs ever recorded. Allow the syncopated rhythms to sound free and agile while maintaining a god connected flow to the singing. These songs will add a cool touch of nostalgia to your repertoire and are surefire audience pleasers.

Songlist: Under the Boardwalk, Silhouettes, Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Crazy Little Thing Called Love