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Carl Strommen's contributions to band, orchestra, jazz band and vocal music make him one of the most performed composer/arrangers, nationally and internationally. His music is heard regularly in concert settings, television, and film. Mr. Strommen is in constant demand as a clinician and commission writer. His prolific and varied output has consistently earned him the annual ASCAP Standard Writers Award. A graduate of the City College of New York, Mr. Strommen keeps in touch with the academic community as an adjunct professor of orchestration and composition at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in Brookville, NY. Mr. Strommen and his family live in Long Island and regularly spend extended family time in Denver and Boulder, Colorado. |
Carl Strommen : The Contemporary Chorus - A Guide for the Jazz / Rock Choir A complete guide for the jazz and swing director, covering topics such as Defining your Vocal Jazz Ensemble, The Rhythm Section, The Vocal Ensemble with the Jazz Band, The Set Up and Sound System, Rehearsal and Improvisation. Carl Strommen's contributions to jazz band and vocal music make him one of the most performed composer/arrangers, nationally and internationally. His music is heard regularly in concert settings, television, and film. Mr. Strommen is in constant demand as a clinician and commission writer. His prolific and varied output has consistently earned him the annual ASCAP Standard Writers Award. Songlist: What is a Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Stylistic Elements-Harmony, Stylistic Elements-Rhythm, The Rhythm Section, The Vocal Ensemble with the Jazz Band, The Set Up and Sound System, The Rehearsal, Improvisation, Publishers, Composers/Arrangers and You, Perfectionist Carmen McRae by Harvey Siders the Backup Singers, High Reward for a Privileged Few by Don Heckman |
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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!
Composer: Harry Warren | Musical: 42nd Street
One of those songs that will forever be linked to O'l Blue Eyes! Carl Strommen captured all the Sinatra stylings while at the same time creating a very singable arrangement.
Composer: John Kander | TV/Movie: New York, New York
What a Christmas combination: "Deck the Hall," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "We Three Kings." A Carol Festival is a fresh, four-minute medley for your seasonal concerts. Includes easily performable parts for flute and two trumpets (optional). Accessible ranges. Fine choral and keyboard writing make Carl Strommen's latest Christmas medley just right for choirs of all ages.
As the text says, "A twist of the tounge is easier sung than said." It's true! Just "enunciate clearly the words you love dearly" and these "twisters and teasers, grammatical pleasers are" a singer's verbal delight. It's fun, of course, but hidden beneath this song's humor is an excellent teaching piece-ideal for rehearsal work on diction and enunciation. Use it as a vocal exercise or as a concert work...two pieces in one.
Carl Strommen has crafted a sensational patriotic concert band work with chorus that creates a great combination for your next concert. Pull all the troops together and bring a rousing flag-waver to your stage.
A new, fast paced number by Carl Strommen in the tradition of an old English carol. Lots of parallel motion make it a full sounding, yet easy to learn Christmas piece. A great addition to your choral library-guaranteed never to go out of style.
This Broadway classic will forever be identified with Barbara Streisand from her role in Funny Girl. Carl Strommen's very singable arrangement will be a real audience pleaser.
Composer: Jule Styne | Lyricist: Bob Merrill | Musical: Funny Girl
Carl's arrangement of this Gershwin goldie is simply stunning. The vocals are lush and lovely. The accompaniment is simple yet supportive. A must for your library!
Composer: Ira Gershwin | Lyricist: Ira Gershwin | Musical: Girl Crazy
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!
Composer: George Gershwin | Lyricist: Ira Gershwin
Carl Strommen shows his expert knowledge of the classroom as well as the performance arena with his accessible version of this memorable tune. The accompaniment track makes this piece come alive! You can bet that everyone will be happy when this piece is performed!
Composer: Ted Koehler
'There's a hero if you look inside your heart. You don't have to be afraid of what you are...' The strength of this message is fully supported by Carl's superb arrangement of Mariah Carey's blockbuster hit. The accompaniment cassette is exceptional. Magnificent!
Composer: Mariah Carey Performed By: Mariah Carey
From the Broadway classic Wildcat comes this timeless hit redone in Carl Strommen's trademark style that incorporates all the frolicking fun of the original.
Composer: Cy Coleman | Musical: Wildcat
Carl Strommen brings his superb arranging ability to this delightful new setting of the classic favorite "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows. " An easy to sing, straight-ahead setting!
Composer: Harry Carroll
Everyone from Andy Williams, Amy Grant, Johnny Mathis, and Garth Brooks has recorded this great Carl Strommen arrangement. One of the most recorded pop Christmas classics. Don't miss it!
One of the all-time holiday classics heard by millions every year! Carl Strommen brings us this simple version that is sure to be enjoyed by everyone.
A powerful ballad that builds with intensity and energy. Don't miss this all-time smash choral standard. Use the Alfred SoundTrax.
From the Broadway show Finian's Rainbow comes this wonderfully rich melody. Add this one to your next concert and you're sure to get the attention of any audience.
Composer: Burton Lane | Lyricist: E.Y. Harburg | Musical: Finian's Rainbow
The great Lerner and Loewe stage show was jam packed with fascinating songs. This Carl Strommen medley brings these classic Broadway hits alive again. Audiences and choirs will thrill to hear this one! Nine minutes in length.
Composer: Frederick Loewe | Lyricist: Alan Jay Lerner | Musical: My Fair Lady
This simple, yet elegant melody is reminiscent of a Welsh or Scottish folk song, but it's a new, original choral work from Carl Strommen. Carl's solid choral writing will make your choir sound its very best. And the beautiful text ("My heart's in the highland above the heather blue.") evokes images of lush meadows of the British Isles. Wonderful opportunities to work on choral phrasing.
Country: Scotland
Add a touch of holiday humor to your next concert with this pop Christmas classic! The arrangement is singable yet captures all the fun of the original song.
Composer: Burton Lane | Lyricist: Alan Jay Lerner | Musical: On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Something old and something new are combined in this holiday medley from Carl Strommen. It includes: 'Carol of the Drum,' 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,' and 'Once Upon a December' (from Anastasia). A special addition to any holiday concert!
Carl Strommen has a knack for arranging folk songs, and this arrangement of a Newfoundland love song is certainly one of his best. Simple, yet so effective. No gimmicks, just solid choral writing designed to make your choir sound great. (Note: The SSA edition is gorgeous!)
Country: Canada
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!
Lyricist: Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew
Garth Brooks' hit is set in a folk style which showcases the moving text of this song. 'You know a dream is like a river, ever changing as it flows...' A strong message in a strong arrangement!
Composer: Garth Brooks
The memory of this song will linger with any audience that hears it performed. Carl Strommen has done a masterful job of creating a choral setting for this classic solo by George and Ira Gershwin. This is a sentimental piece arranged with sensitivity, and requires some maturity and experience from its performing group.
Composer: Ira Gershwin
A simple, but so effective setting of a beautiful, yet seldom heard Southern folk song. Carl Strommen knows how to write for voices and this sensitive work shows off all his talents---just as it will show off the talents of your singers. Simply an outstanding choral arrangement.
We think WINGS is destined to become a choral classic, in the tradition of Carl Strommen's best-loved 'Like An Eagle.' Your singers will be moved by its message: 'Give me wings to travel swiftly o'er fields of green and skies of blue.' Don't miss it!
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