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Ryan O'Connell is in demand as a composer, arranger, orchestrator, music director, and conductor. His music has been heard worldwide in a variety of venues: in film, on stage, and in the concert hall. He is perhaps most widely known for his popular choral arrangements for Shawnee Press and Alfred, which continue to top sales charts around the country. He has worked with many notable artists including Bette Midler, Michael Buble, Megan Hilty, Jon McLaughlin, Marc Shaiman, Randy Rainbow, Teri Hatcher, Dane Cook, Bebe Neuwirth, and Curtis Moore, among many others. |
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Three classic songs from a Disney holiday family-favorite movie is arranged for several voicings and will be enjoyed by various choir types and sizes. Lush instrumentation fills both piano and available instrumental parts.
Composer: Paul Williams Performed By: The Muppets
First made famous by Dean Martin, this '60s hit by Van Heusen and Cahn has become a favorite standard used in recent movies and television and recorded by many contemporary artists. This arrangement certainly has kick with full rhythm and brass, all packaged in a sensational Rat-Pack swing sound. A dream jazz chart for your performance. Available: SATB; Digital Instrument Pack; StudioTrax CD.
Composer: Jimmy Van Heusen | Lyricist: Sammy Cahn Performed By: Dean Martin
A fresh take on a classic standard with intricate, yet accessible jazz harmonies and effortless voice leading. The vocals sing like falling and drifting leaves throughout the piece. A standout ballad for your jazz, show, or concert choir!
Composer: Joseph Kosma | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
It may be cold outside, but this samba-styled chart is WHITE HOT! Fun unison singing, along with some smart four-part jazz writing, make these vocals fun to learn and perform. The accompaniment includes horn parts that will make this cool holiday or winter piece sizzle! Available separately: SATB, StudioTrax CD, Digital Instrument Pack (Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar/rhythm, Bass, Drums). Duration: 2:42.
Composer: Frank Loesser
Christina Rossetti's adorable text is smartly set with interesting harmonies, chromaticism, and a brief canon written above a bright piano accompaniment. A terrific concert work for your novelty 2-part selection. Available: 2-Part; PianoTrax CD.
Christina Rossetti's adorable text is smartly set with interesting harmonies, chromaticism, and a brief canon written above a bright piano accompaniment. A terrific concert work for your novelty 2-part selection. Available: 2-Part; PianoTrax CD.
O'Connell's upbeat and dynamic a cappella setting of this popular spiritual is not to be missed! Rhythmically charged vocals from start to finish make you feel like you're in your own Dixieland vocal band. The well-arranged vocals imitate trumpets and banjos surrounded by snaps and claps and a whole lot of vocal fun!
O'Connell's upbeat and dynamic a cappella setting of this popular spiritual is not to be missed! Rhythmically charged vocals from start to finish make you feel like you're in your own Dixieland vocal band. The well-arranged vocals imitate trumpets and banjos surrounded by snaps and claps and a whole lot of vocal fun!
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. were one of many in the Las Vegas casino scene and made the rat pack name famous and beloved. Here is a medley of some of their hits they did individually and as a group in concerts, stage, television and film. The medley, fantastic for mixed as well as men's choirs, includes You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime, and Come Fly with Me.
Beginning with a piano fanfare, the familiar melody is presented in unison singing. Arranger Ryan O'Connell then begins his contemporary journey through the piece incorporating new chord progressions and unexpected rhythmic turns and meter changes. Fresh and exciting! Available: SATB; PianoTrax CD.
Beginning with a piano fanfare, the familiar melody is presented in unison singing. Arranger Ryan O'Connell then begins his contemporary journey through the piece incorporating new chord progressions and unexpected rhythmic turns and meter changes. Fresh and exciting! Available: SATB; PianoTrax CD.
Your guys will love learning and performing this rousing sea shanty. Optional hand claps give percussive fun, and the track is filled with energy and life like a true showstopper! 2-part writing for young men doesn't get better than this!
Your guys will love learning and performing this rousing sea shanty. Optional hand claps give percussive fun, and the track is filled with energy and life like a true showstopper! 2-part writing for young men doesn't get better than this!
Designed with an easy syncopated style in 3/4 meter, this classic carol breathes new life in this crisp and bright arrangement. The frolicking piano accompaniment supports unison lines as well as full four-part singing, including a stacked vocal section. A fresh and delightful find for the holidays! Available separately: SATB, PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 2:40.
Designed with an easy syncopated style in 3/4 meter, this classic carol breathes new life in this crisp and bright arrangement. The frolicking piano accompaniment supports unison lines as well as full four-part singing, including a stacked vocal section. A fresh and delightful find for the holidays! Available separately: SATB, PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 2:40.
Written by Peter Allen and a hit for the band Pablo Cruise in 1979, this new arrangement for mixed and women's voices will heat up your concert with its hot Latin groove. Fast and furious with syncopation, energy, and horns, there's no turning back once you go to Rio!
Composers: Peter Allen and Adrienne Anderson Performed By: Pablo Cruise
This fresh arrangement treats the traditional English carol like a contemporary theater piece. You may recognize the words and the tune, but you'll hear the meaning for the very first time, and Longfellow's text is still poignant today as we continue to strive for "peace on earth, goodwill to men."
Composer: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
This chart-climbing track off Taylor Swift's new album Red is said to be one of her favorites. It tells the story of being frustrated with yourself for having a broken heart over a person you knew was wrong for you from the beginning. Great story-telling with a pop-rock feel mixed with just a thin line of country - your choirs will love it!
Composer: Taylor Swift Performed By: Taylor Swift
Written and recorded by legendary Hank Williams, this song has spawned numerous cover versions since its release in 1952. Its Cajun theme is about life, parties and food of Cajun cuisine. Ma cher amio you are going to love this arrangement so grab Yvonne, the sweetest one and head for the bayou!
Performed By: Hank Williams
From the MGM film In the Good Old Summertime comes this song sung by the great Judy Garland as a moving ballad. O'Connell has given this arrangement a casual swing, making it appealing to many ages and perfect for brightening any holiday program. Rhythm parts and track available.
Composer: Fred Spielman
Put some Elvis into your concert with this hit from 1957. Complete with combo parts (alto sax, bass, drums, guitar, trombone, trumpet) and voiced for mixed, women and male choirs, this arrangement rocks the stage and makes a great novelty number with movement, costumes and staging, too.
Composers: Claude Demetrius and Aaron Schroeder Performed By: Elvis Presley
With a sparkling piano accompaniment and well-crafted melodic lines for the singers, this distinctly expressive setting of the James Stephens text will be a special delight to perform.
Recorded by Pink, this top-ten hit is a song about taking risks with love, no matter the consequences. Ryan O'Connell's sleek choral version captures the mood and style of Pink's recording with instrumental parts also available.
Composer: Ben West Performed By: P!nk
A fantastic opening or closing selection for your holiday programming, this piece incorporates different styles, tempos, rhythmic challenges, and harmonic twists and turns! This charged, piano-accompanied choral with an ear bending a cappella section will challenge your choir and thrill your audience with a new take on the classic Christmas carol!
A beautiful setting of a Sara Teasdale text that describes spring as something more profound than just flowers and birds that sing. It leaves us with a bit of philosophical insight, and would provide a nice contrast for a spring program.
Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
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