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Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen was an American composer of popular music, having written over 500 songs, a number of which have become known worldwide. In addition to composing the songs for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz (lyrics by E.Y. Harburg), including the classic "Over the Rainbow", Arlen is a highly regarded contributor to the Great American Songbook. "Over the Rainbow" was voted the twentieth century's No. 1 song by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). |
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David Nelson : The Wizard of Oz With the film's original 50th anniversary artwork on the cover, this fantastic folio is a real collector's item. Includes: Over the Rainbow * Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead * We're Off to See the Wizard * If I Only Had a Brain * Optimistic Voices * If I Were King of the Forest * The Merry Old Land of Oz * Munchkinland and more. Songlist: Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead (from "The Wizard of Oz"), If I Only Had a Brain (from "The Wizard of Oz"), If I Were King of the Forest (from "The Wizard of Oz"), Jitterbug, Lullaby League and Lollipop Guild (from "The Wizard of Oz"), Munchkin Land, (You're Out of the Woods) Optimistic Voices (from "The Wizard of Oz"), Over the Rainbow (from "The Wizard of Oz"), The Merry Old Land of Oz (from "The Wizard of Oz"), We're Off to See the Wizard (from "The Wizard of Oz") 
Harold Arlen : The Wizard of Oz As one of Hollywood's most memorable films, and perhaps the greatest screen adaptation of a novel ever, the 1939 The Wizard of Oz brought the words to music, entrenching the songs in popular culture and ensuring their timelessness. With this piano/vocal/guitar songbook, you can play every song from the classic movie, including: Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead - If I Only Had a Brain - Lullaby League/Lollip Guild/We Welcome You to Munchkinland - Over the Rainbow - and more.
Harold Arlen : The Harold Arlen Songbook A must-own collection of 76 songs of Harold Arlen. Includes his major works and some previously unpublished titles. Highlights include: Come Rain or Come Shine - Get Happy - Let's Fall in Love - The Man That Got Away - Over the Rainbow - Stormy Weather - and more! Songlist: Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive, Lullaby, Ain't It De Truth, God's Country, Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home, As Long As I Live, Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, Out Of This World, Blues In The Night, Buds Won't Bud, My Shining Hour, Right As Rain, Cocoanut Sweet, Come Rain Or Come Shine, Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead, Dissertation On The State Of Bliss (Love And Learn), Don't Like Goodbyes, Down With Love, The Eagle And Me, The Morning After, Get Happy, Evelina, Fancy Meeting You, For Every Man There's A Woman, Fun To Be Fooled, Goose Will Never Be Peacock, Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe, Happy As The Day Is Long, Happy With The Blues, Hit The Road To Dreamland, and more
Harold Arlen : The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Deluxe Songbook (Vocal Selections) This book features all of the classic songs by E.Y. Harburg and Harold Arlen. Also included are the never-before published "character themes" by Academy-Awardae winning composer Herbert Stothart, the complete "Munchkinland Musical Sequence," and the song "The Jitterbug," which was cut from the original film. Utilizing rare M-G-M studio manuscripts and the original motion picture soundtrack, each song is presented in its original key. As a bonus, this unique collector's item includes two songs from the 1903 Broadway musical production of The Wizard of Oz, with lyrics by original Oz author L. Frank Baum. These songs have not been published in over a century. The songbook also contains dozens of original production stills and publicity photos, an essay on the story behind the songs and score, and biographies of the composers. Songlist: If I Were King of the Forest, If I Only Had a Brain, We're Off to See the Wizard, The Merry Old Land of Oz, Over the Rainbow, Lullaby League and Lollipop Guild, Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead, (You're Out of the Woods) Optimistic Voices, Lullaby League
Professional Tracks for Serious Singers : Sing the Songs of Harold Arlen  Ten terrific Arlen tunes are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra. Includes the songs: I've Got the World on a String - Down with Love - As Long As I Live - Stormy Weather - I've Got a Right to Sing the Blues - The Blues in the Night - Out of This World - Come Rain or Come Shine - My Shining Hour - Hooray for Love. Songlist: I've Got the World on a String, Down with Love, As Long As I Live, Stormy Weather, I've Got a Right to Sing the Blues, Blues in the Night, Out of This World, Come Rain or Come Shine, My Shining Hour, Hooray for Love |
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The arranger writes: I have always loved both of these tunes and the rich harmonic underpinning of both. This particular partnering I have felt compelled to share due to the equal sharing of the beauty of the melodic content in both and the lyrics that are simultaneously hopeful and bittersweet. The combination of the secular and sacred realms touching create a hopeful whole.
Arranger: Richard Bjella
Your singers will love developing style and technique while performing this jazz arrangement of the famous Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer song with a fun notated scat section and authentic piano accompaniment.
Arranger: Joy Hirokawa | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: A New Brain
This Johnny Mercer/Harold Arlen standard is one of the top swing tunes of the '40s and this SSA setting will show your girls' group at their finest! Available: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.
Arranger: Paula Foley Tillen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: A New Brain
Introduce your younger choirs to the music of Harold Arlen with this 'must-sing' jazz arrangement by Steve Zegree. Whether you use the notated scat section, or let your singers improvise, your choir will love it! Available: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 2:30.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: A New Brain
Andrew Lloyd Webber has added his own special touch to a new musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Here's a fantastic choral arrangement of Glinda's new heartfelt ballad, sung to Dorothy and Toto.
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Lyricist: E.Y. Harburg. | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
Three classic tunes from song-writing great Harold Arlen are showcased in this appealing 5-minute mini-medley! Opening in a happy swing style, transitioning to a sultry ballad and closing again with a happy swing, it includes Get Happy, Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time), It's Only a Paper Moon. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 5:10.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Lyricist: Ted Koehler
One of the greatest songs ever written, this Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer standard really cooks in this uptempo swing setting. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
This sultry ballad from the Great American Songbook is one of the finest works from the songwriting team of Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. The dazzling arrangement has a great piano accompaniment, full choral writing, and a pull-out-the-stops finish. Very appropriate for concert choirs as well as show and jazz groups.
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Barbra Streisand reimagined this Wizard of Oz classic as a '60s shuffle, and here Eric Van Cleave presents a perky arrangement, accessible for groups of any age. Featuring syncopated rhythms, clever backstory lyrics, and much of the original harmony. Add the optional SoundTrax CD or SoundPax instrumental parts to lock down the go-go groove.
Arranger: Eric Van Cleave | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
This was the first of many hits that Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler wrote together. It's most associated with Judy Garland, who performed "Get Happy" in her last MGM film Summer Stock. This incredible hot and jazzy arrangement really cooks from beginning to end! Featured on Showbiz! choral movement DVD (00-35858).
Arranger: Philip Kern
Born in 1905, Harold Arlen fell in love with music at an early age. Having written songs for Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton and many others, Arlen was truly a master of his craft. Pay tribute with this 14-minute medley divided into four sections that may be performed separately if desired. Includes: Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive, Come Rain or Come Shine, Get Happy, It's Only a Paper Moon, Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) and That Old Black Magic.Available separately: SATB, SAB and SSA. ShowTrax and I-Pak also available. Performane time approx. 14 min.
Arranger: Ed Lojeski
The thrill of a parade is contagious. The grand cacophony of whistles, bands and sirens makes everyone take notice. Audrey Snyder gives us this stirring arrangement guaranteed to have everyone marching along!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder
Steve Zegree's jazz arrangements for young choirs are fast becoming must-sing concert choices. This Harold Arlen classic is no exception! This classy and sassy jazz-flavored setting will introduce your singers to vocal jazz concepts in an easy-to-sing way! And Dr. Z's easy jazz piano style will let every accompanist swing!Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
Arranger: Steve Zegree
Recorded by artists such as Michael Bublè, Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, Paul Langford gives this choral arrangement a blues/shuffle feel. It's light and breezy with great vocal jazz moments and some fun rhythms to sing that makes for an outstanding jazz, show or concert selection. Available separately: SATB, Digital Instrument Pack (alto sax; trumpets 1, 2, 3; tenor sax, trombones 1, 2, 3; guitar/rhythm; bass; drums), StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.
Arranger: Paul Langford Performed By: Frank Sinatra
What fun! This easy swing favorite from The Wizard of Oz has been arranged as a novelty hit especially for 2-part choirs. Features some simple staging suggestions and easy scat syllables. Featured on Showbiz! choral movement DVD (00-35858).
Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Lyricist: E.Y. Harburg | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
The great Harold Arlen wrote this for an unsuccessful Broadway play. But you can't keep a good song down. This has been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman and many more. Here is a treatment that begins with the choir in unison for the first two verses establishing an easy swing style. The bridge keeps swinging but with tight harmony and it is followed by a dynamite choral scat section. It goes out swinging as hard as it began but with hip, jazzy harmony and a Basie ending.
Arranger: Paris Rutherford
Here's the classic Harold Arlen song in a classic Kirby Shaw setting that works with all kinds of ensembles. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Here's a bright and snappy jazz-flavored arrangement for young choirs that will introduce them to vocal jazz concepts in an easy-to-sing way! And Dr. Z's easy jazz piano style will let every accompanist swing! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.
Arranger: Steve Zegree
Although it was cut from the original 1939 film, this number from The Wizard of Oz is an energetic, swinging romp through one of the prominent dance crazes of the time period, and appears in many contemporary productions of the show. Rhythmic syncopation and chromatic jazz harmonies create a toe-tappin', finger-snappin' sensation that just begs for choreography!
Arranger: Jacob Narverud | Lyricist: E.Y. Harburg. | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
Would you believe this song was written by the same songwriting team that wrote The Wizard of Oz, Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg? It's true. They created this number for comedian Groucho Marx to sing in the 1939 movie At the Circus. It's a tour de force of comedic writing, in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan. An absolute must-have for men's groups.
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Lyricist: Yip Harburg
Arranger: Roger Paine | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: The Sky's the Limit
Bette Midler sang it to Johnny Carson on his last show, a mature lyric targets this arrangement for a more mature ensemble, but the Johnny Mercer/Harold Arlen standard is a classic for the ages! This setting is brooding and bluesy, but filled with heartfelt emotion.
Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer Performed By: Bette Midler
Here is a spectacular concert arrangement of this classic Harold Arlen song from The Wizard of Oz. With a grand piano opening which captures the orchestration from the full score followed by the tender vocal introduction with optional violin accompaniment, this is perfect for an advanced concert choir.
Arranger: Jacob Narverud | Composer: Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg
Russ Robinson brings us a very singable a cappella setting of this all-time classic from "The Wizard of Oz." The 1998 theatrical release of the movie created a whole new wave of interest in this wonderful music.
Arranger: Russell Robinson | Lyricist: E.Y. Harburg. | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
This stunning setting of the timeless ballad from The Wizard of Oz is one you will return to again and again. Simplicity, elegance and perfect moments of breathtaking sonority will showcase concert and community choirs at their very best!
Arranger: Mac Huff | Lyricist: E.Y. Harburg. | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
It's one of the most famous and most widely sung songs in the world, and now it's been arranged for choral groups by Mark Hayes. Includes the opening verse ("When all the world is a hopeless jumble...heaven opens a magic lane."), which sets the stage for that famous opening octave in the melody. The piano part couldn't be better, and the voice writing is impeccable. Fully orchestrated SoundTrax/SoundPax are available.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Lyricist: E.Y. Harburg. | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's Hawaiian-style "Over the Rainbow" has become a prevalent part of today's popular music. Performed in Glee's first season finale by Matthew Morrison and Mark Salling, the unique setting has been sung by several American Idol contestants and featured in many TV shows and movies. In this creative arrangement, a divisi choir accompanies the soloist, duet, or small group, performing a cappella or with optional piano, ukulele, or guitar.
Arranger: Andy Beck | Lyricist: E.Y. Harburg. | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
An expressive piano accompaniment rises and falls with the well-known melody and lyric. Beautifully crafted for treble voices of any age with an optional C-Instrument adding the perfect finishing touch.
Arranger: Jacob Narverud | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
One of the most beautiful ballads of all time arranged for today's choirs. An optional violin part soars over this innovative, highly chromatic approach to the beloved Wizard of Oz song. It captures all the magic of the original while challenging singers with a refreshing contemporary harmonization.
Arranger: Molly Ijames | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
Arranger: Ed Waesche | Lyricist: Yip Harburg | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
This classic tune from the cherished motion picture The Wizard of Oz continues to be a favorite of every generation. Teena has now created a wonderfully lush choral arrangement that even the most discriminating choirs will consider as a welcomed addition to the pop choral repertoire. Sure to please audiences of any age!
Arranger: Teena Chinn | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
Drawing inspiration from the Israel Kamakawiwo'ole version of this mashup, here is an arrangement of two of the most beautiful songs of all time. Songs of hope come together in this arrangement and create a positive atmosphere in your rehearsal space and your concert program.
Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: Israel Iz Kamakawiwo'ole
From Cotton Club Parade of 1933
Arranger: Aaron Dale Performed By: OC Times
An exceptional arrangement of an American standard in a classic, concert-choral style. Jay's arrangement opens and closes with a brief, lush, a cappella setting. In between are beautiful harmonies and great choral writing to help your singers sound their best. It's a sensitive "concert" arrangement suitable for large choirs or small ensembles. Introduce your singers to one of our great American songs with this superb choral work.
Arranger: Jay Althouse
From Cotton Club Parade of 1933, the sultry, bluesy style makes this an outstanding choice. Available: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25.
Arranger: Ed Lojeski
It's that great old standard, but arranged by Steve Zegree with a great groove for vocal jazz groups. Bewitching! Available: SATB, SAB, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.
Arranger: Steve Zegree
Selected by the ACDA National Repertoire & Standards Committee for Jazz Choirs as one of the top charts for jazz choirs, Hal Leonard is pleased to release this updated arrangement by Kirby Shaw. Alternating sections of fiery Latin with swing, this Arlen/Mercer gem from 1942 is a perfect way to close a concert or festival. Hot, hot, hot!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
For over 75 years, The Wizard of Oz has been one of Hollywood's most memorable films with timeless songs that have taken a prominent place in popular culture. Choirs and audiences will love the celebration of these classics in an easily-learned 7.5-minute medley, which includes: Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead, Follow the Yellow Brick Road, If I Only Had a Brain, If I Only Had a Heart, If I Only Had the Nerve, If I Were King of the Forest, The Merry Old Land of Oz, Munchkinland, Optimistic Voices, Over the Rainbow and We're Off to See the Wizard
Arranger: Mark Brymer | Musical: The Wizard of Oz
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