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Irving Berlin
Meet the man who wrote "God Bless America". His name was Irving Berlin, one of the greatest American songwriters of his time. His life began in a foreign country, as one of eight children of Leah and Moses Baline. He grew up and greatly impacted society from the many famous songs and plays he wrote, while most of them are still very popular today. We are talking about the man who started out in a poor town in Russia, then came to the United States and made it big. Irving Berlin was born under the name Israel Isidore Baline on May 11, 1888 in Mogilyov, Russia. He came to America with his family at age five to escape the pogroms in Russia. The family settled in New York City, where Israel and his brothers sold cheap newspapers on the street to support their family after the death of his father. Not long after, he became a singing waiter, which started him off in the singing business. Israel began composing songs. He couldn't read music, but taught himself to play piano enough so he could write his own music. Media Articles |
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Irving Berlin : Annie Get Your Gun Twelve songs from this Irving Berlin favorite, which won the 1999 Tonyae Award for Best Musical Revival. Includes: Anything You Can Do - Doin' What Comes Natur'lly - The Girl That I Marry - I Got Lost in His Arms - I Got the Sun in the Morning - I'll Share It All with You - Moonshine Lullaby - My Defenses Are Down - An Old Fashioned Wedding - There's No Business Like Show Business - They Say It's Wonderful - You Can't Get a Man with a Gun. Songlist: An Old Fashioned Wedding, Anything You Can Do, Doin' What Comes Natur'lly, The Girl That I Marry, I Got Lost In His Arms, I Got The Sun In The Morning, My Defenses Are Down, There's No Business Like Show Business, They Say It's Wonderful, You Can't Get A Man With A Gun, I'll Share It All With You, Moonshine Lullaby 
Irving Berlin : Irving Berlin - Ballads - 2nd Edition This second edition features 26 of Berlin's most-loved classics, including: All by Myself - Always - Be Careful, It's My Heart - Because I Love You - Blue Skies - Change Partner - Easter Parade - The Girl That I Marry - How Deep Is the Ocean - I Never Had a Chance - The Song Is Ended (But the Melody Lingers On) - They Say It's Wonderful - What'll I Do? - and more. Songlist: Always, All Alone, All By Myself, All Of My Life, Remember, Change Partners, Be Careful, It's My Heart, Because I Love You, Blue Skies, Say It Isn't So, Easter Parade, The Girl That I Marry, How About Me?, How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky), I Can't Remember, I Got Lost In His Arms, I Never Had A Chance, I'm Beginning To Miss You, It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow, Maybe It's Because I Love You Too Much, Reaching For The Moon, Soft Lights And Sweet Music, The Song Is Ended (But The Melody Lingers On), They Say It's Wonderful, What'll I Do?, When I Lost You
Irving Berlin : Holiday Inn - The New Irving Berlin Musical 15 piano/vocal selections from the musical adaptation of the classic holiday film featuring music penned by Irving Berlin, including the iconic Christmas song White Christmas plus: Be Careful, It's My Heart - Blue Skies - Cheek to Cheek - Easter Parade - Happy Holiday - It's a Lovely Day Today - Let's Start the New Year Right - Nothing More to Say - Plenty to Be Thankful For - Shaking the Blues Away - Song of Freedom - Steppin' Out with My Baby - You're Easy to Dance With. Songlist: Nothing More To Say, Be Careful, It's My Heart, Blue Skies, Cheek To Cheek, Easter Parade, Holiday Inn, Happy Holiday, It's A Lovely Day Today, Let's Start The New Year Right, Plenty To Be Thankful For, Shaking The Blues Away, Song Of Freedom, Steppin' Out With My Baby, White Christmas, You're Easy To Dance With
Irving Berlin : Call Me Madam 9 vocal selections from the musical, including: The Best Thing for You - The Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball - It's a Lovely Day Today - Marrying for Love - The Ocarina - Once upon a Time Today - Something to Dance About - Washington Square Dance - (I Wonder Why?) You're Just in Love.
Jim Clements : Cheek to Cheek The classic Irving Berlin tune that was sung by Fred Astaire in the movie Top Hat, here in a 3-minute arrangement by Jim Clements for unaccompanied SSAATTBB. A wistful start leads to an effortless swing arrangement over a walking bass. From VOCES8 arranger-in-residence Jim Clements, who helped create the distinctive jazz sound of VOCES8.
Professional Tracks for Serious Singers : Sing the Songs of Irving Berlin  Nine Irving Berlin classics for male vocalists 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. Songlist: Cheek to Cheek, Steppin' Out with My Baby, Let's Face the Music and Dance, Change Partners, Let Yourself Go, Say It Isn't So, Isn't This a Lovely Day, This Year's Kisses, Be Careful, It's My Heart
Various Arrangers : Irving Berlin A Cappella Without doubt Irving Berlin was one of America's greatest songwriter and his music will be performed for generations to come. His songs lend themselves well to harmony arrangements and here are some of his greatest songs arranged by some of the best in the business. The impeccable Mattson touch is clearly evident in this warm a cappella setting of "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep". Full harmonies envelop the listener in a rich blanket of sound and the lyrics flow expressively and naturally in a simple but meaningful way. Varied choral textures and luscious harmonies make "How Deep is the Ocean?" an ideal selection for a cappella vocal groups. Ultimately romantic! "They Say It's Wonderful" will work equally well for a large concert group or a smaller ensemble such as a show or jazz choir. Smooth a cappella vocal lines and expressive jazz textures will create a special moment in your concert! Songlist: How Deep is the Ocean?, Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep, I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, What'll I Do?, How Deep is the Ocean?, They Say It's Wonderful |
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One of the most memorable scenes from Irving Berlin's Easter Parade is Fred Astaire and Judy Garland singing and clowning in hobo attire to this charming song! Young choirs will love recreating the performance and the music is irresistible!
Arranger: Jill Gallina | Musical: Easter Parade
Delightful, accessible setting of one of Berlin's classic melodies, also perfect for special occasions such as homecoming or dances.
Arranger: Donald Moore
It's Dixieland for choir! Kirby Shaw has created an action-packed rendition of this Dixie favorite. Voices add to the excitement by taking on the roles of the instruments in the center section. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 2:07.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Another superb arrangement by Robert Page that is sure to be a hit with your choir and audience! Original words and music by Irving Berlin, arranged for mixed voices without accompaniment. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult. Duration - 00:02:55.
What a combination! Irving Berlin's classic song with a new partner-melody by Don Besig and Nancy Price. A real winner for 2-part choirs. The optional SoundTrax CD adds a true ragtime sound.
Arranger: Don Besig
Celebrate the work of one of America's best loved composers with this exciting arrangement by Philip Kern. This ragtime show-stopper opens with short male and female solos, adds the tight harmonies of your SAB or SATB choir, swings into a scat section featuring a trumpet-like vocal solo, ritards to a cakewalk tempo, and finally crescendos to an amazing ending that may very well raise the roof of your auditorium. Feature your accompanist with the left hand stride accompaniment, add a ragtime instrumental ensemble with the optional SoundPax, or perform this one with the rousing SoundTrax CD. Publication includes optional staging suggestions. Featured on "On with the Show!" video, #21799.
Arranger: Philip Kern
Recorded by hundreds of major artists over the years, the classic simplicity of this Irving Berlin song makes it one of our most treasured standards. This expressive a cappella setting for women's voices will create a magical moment in performance!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Lyricist: Irving Berlin
Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep, Happy Holiday, White Christmas
Arranger: Roger Emerson
This cheerful mini-medley includes a pair of Irving Berlin partner songs that make a wonderful guy-girl concert feature. Includes: Anything You Can Do, An Old Fashioned Wedding, (I Wonder Why?) You're Just in Love. Available: SATB, SAB, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:45.
Arranger: Mac Huff
Arranger: Adam Reimnitz Performed By: Bing Crosby | Musical: Holiday Inn
A perfect introduction to vocal jazz, this Irving Berlin classic gets an updated treatment that's perfect for developing style with your treble choirs. It swings!
Arranger: Ron Caviani
Now available separately: younger voices, this Irving Berlin tune is a classic of jazz swing style. This long-time favorite will bring a smile to your face and put a spring in your step! Available: SATB, 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
Arranger: Roger Emerson
Irving Berlin's much-recorded song from 1926 takes a sultry and sophisticated turn with this dynamic, jazzy arrangement that includes optional rhythm, flugelhorn and flute. The song is a symbol of cheer of being in love. Blue days, all of them gone. Nothing but blue skies from now on. An American Songbook treasure.
Arranger: Mark Hayes
Irving Berlin's standard receives an updated jazz treatment from Steve Zegree. Great for developing vocal style. It swings! Available: SATB, SAB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.
Arranger: Steve Zegree
Nothing says class like an Irving Berlin standard, and this favorite tune from the Fred Astaire film TOP HAT is first class for your group.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
This effective arrangement partners the familiar Irving Berlin "Alexanderis Ragtime Band" with a clever countermelody, imitating a tuba, clarinet, trombone, and flute. Staging included in the publication and featured on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD #28868.
Arranger: Jay Althouse
The impeccable Mattson touch is clearly evident in this warm a cappella setting of the Irving Berlin classic. Full harmonies envelop the listener in a rich blanket of sound and the lyrics flow expressively and naturally in a simple but meaningful way.
Arranger: Phil Mattson | Lyricist: Irving Berlin | Musical: White Christmas
This endearing Irving Berlin classic makes an ideal concert/festival work for general or Christmas use. Full-textured with expressive piano! Available: SATB, SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Arranger: Mark Brymer | Lyricist: Irving Berlin | Musical: White Christmas
This Irving Berlin classic from the 1954 movie classic White Christmas receives a fresh and jazzy treatment. This is a perfect selection for your jazz choir to add to your Christmas/Winter concert or anytime at all.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
This beautiful song by Irving Berlin will be simply stunning when sung by children! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Lyricist: Irving Berlin | Musical: White Christmas
Here is a thoughtful and reflective setting of two great Irving Berlin songs--Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor and God bless America. Hope is always front and center in Irving Berlin lyrics and there is no exception here. The lamenting sounds of the cello keep us grounded in our commitment to welcoming the stranger as we sing over and over again I lift my lamp. This is a wonderful concert closer.
Arranger: David Chase
Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. These moving words penned by Emma Lazarus are set in stone at the bottom of the Statue of Liberty as a reminder that all are welcome here. Irving Berlin set these words to music in 1949 and the piece has become a classic in patriotic repertoire. Performance time: Approx. 2:15.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD.
Arranger: Mark Brymer
Set in a soulful gospel style, this arrangement is guaranteed to knock your audience out! After a 4-bar piano intro, and an a cappella first verse and solo, the piece builds to a powerful and dramatic final chorus of choir, horns and full rhythm. Exceptional! Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
This powerful setting of the Irving Berlin patriotic classic is written for soloist, choir and orchestra and features an optional narration of the beautiful and inspiring Give me your tired, your poor... text by Emma Lazarus. Available for SATB, SAB, and SSA; all editions are compatible with the full orchestra arrangement. Ideal for festival occasions of all types. (Performance time: approx. 4:30) God Bless America - SATB Festival Choral HL08703316 God Bless America - SAB Festival Choral HL08703317 God Bless America - SSA Festival Choral HL08703317 God Bless America - Full Orchestra Score/Parts (includes 40 SATB octavos) HL04490122 ShowTrax CD HL08703320
Arranger: Bruce Healey
The incredibly moving Irving Berlin song as performed by Celine Dion has captured the heart and soul of America. Show your patriotic spirit with this powerful setting.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, 2-Part and TTBB. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:55
Arranger: Paul Lavender Performed By: Celine Dion
Here's a powerful setting of the Irving Berlin patriotic classic arranged for choir, band and optional strings. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD, Concert Band Accompaniment, String Pak. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Arranger: Keith Christopher
Uses: Patriotic Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 33:12 Truly a song that needs no introduction! This national treasure is arranged for success with power and respect for the original song. Quoting America the Beautiful, the arrangement begins with a flourish before settling into the opening, less performed verse of the Irving Berlin standard. Gradually building to a massive finale, this anthem will have the audience singing along and cheering even before the final notes are sounded.
Arranger: Joseph Martin
Mark Hayes is one of our finest arrangers and now he has used his expertise in vocal arranging on this Irving Berlin treasure from the American Song Book. A cappella voices richly present the well-known lyric, capturing its emotional patriotism. Beautiful and dynamic musical interpretation weaves throughout the piece, building to a glorious final home sweet home. For game day performances, the piece can be shortened by simply beginning at meas. 24. No matter the event or concert, this is a fantastic selection to be sung all year long!
Ballgames, community events and concert performances - whether you sing the optional opening verse or jump straight to the chorus, this a cappella setting of the beloved patriotic classic by Irving Berlin will fill many programming options!
Arranger: Mark Brymer
Powerful arrangements of stirring patriotic favorites are woven with compelling narrative to create God Bless America, an affirmation of our faith and freedom. Using the moving Irving Berlin classic as a centerpiece, this 15-minute presentation will heighten your patriotic concert with a fresh and majestic touch. Songs include My Country, 'Tis of Thee, Battle Hymn of the Republic, God of Our Fathers, America, the Beautiful, God Bless America. Available separately: : SATB, Preview CD, ChoirTrax CD, CD 10-Pak, Instrumental Pak (O), Preview Pak, Rehearsal TraxPak Soprano/Alto, Rehearsal TraxPak Tenor/Bass.
Arranger: Tom Fettke
Joyce Eilers and Paul Jennings have combined their considerable talents to create a setting of Irving Berlin's God Bless America that is ideal for younger bands and choirs in middle school through high school. Available separately: SA(T)B, 2-Part, Young Band (Gr. 2), Opt. String Pak and ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.
Arranger: Paul Jennings
"How Deep Is the Ocean " is a popular song written by Irving Berlin in 1932, and can be heard in the background of the 1933 film The Life of Jimmy Dolan. The song was introduced by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra with vocals by Jack Fulton.
Arranger: Rob Hopkins
Varied choral textures and luscious harmonies make this Irving Berlin standard an ideal selection for a cappella vocal groups. Ultimately romantic!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Set in a medium swing, this setting of the Irving Berlin classic will not disappoint!Available separately: SATB, SSAA, ePak(R) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.
Arranger: Rosana Eckert
This Irving Berlin favorite will showcase your younger choirs at their best in this light swing arrangement.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25. Discovery Level 2.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Lyricist: Irving Berlin | Musical: Annie Get Your Gun
This all-time favorite Irving Berlin standard gets an updated swing treatment in this Kirby Shaw setting that will showcase your pop/jazz/show group at its best. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Lyricist: Irving Berlin | Musical: Annie Get Your Gun
Show off your prize piano-pounder with the solo breaks in this Irving Berlin ragtime classic that's just brimming with personality! Great opportunities for staging. Available: SATB, 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
Arranger: Mac Huff
Don Besig and Nancy Price have done it again! It's a partner song with one of Irving Berlin's all-time favorites: "I Love a Piano". Don and Nancy's clever text fits perfectly with their bouncy new melody, and both complement the original tune. The piano accompaniment calls for two players at one piano. Or use the SoundTrax cassette which features a ragtime piano and banjo feel.
Arranger: Don Besig | Lyricist: Irving Berlin
Feature your two best pianists with this Irving Berlin classic in a fun arrangement for piano four hands! An excellent programming choice for choirs of all ages. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Arranger: John Purifoy | Lyricist: Irving Berlin
This favorite song, I Love a Piano, by Irving Berlin has been creatively arranged by Mark Hayes. The part-writing is basically simple, but effective, and really mirrors the text and makes the melody shine. The piano part is typical Mark Hayes: fun and fabulous! Each voicing is carefully arranged to fit the needs of the choir using it. The SATB is full-sounding; the SAB is sensitive to the baritone range; and the 2-part/SSA is perfect for elementary, women's voices or any 2-part ensemble.
Arranger: Mark Hayes
Here is a short 3-minute medley containing three ragtime songs by the great American songwriter Irving Berlin, celebrating the music and dance craze at the beginning of the 20th century and which ultimately led to the development of jazz and rock and roll. Your singers will love to recreate the music of a bygone era in this nostalgic salute. Includes: Alexander's Ragtime Band, I Love a Piano, and Ragtime Violin. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.
Arranger: Mac Huff
Arranger: Anastasio Rossi | Musical: On The Avenue
The cold wind may be blowing, but your audiences will weather the storm with this warm and cozy classic by Irving Berlin. Set in an easy swing, this is a great feature number for holiday concerts and much more!Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (Guitar, Bass, Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Irving Berlin's classic is presented here in a gentle, sweet groove with simple jazz vocals and soft rhythm. Beginning with an easy vocal riff, the familiar melody is accompanied by refreshed chords that lightly surprise and offer a new interpretation to this romantic, winter song.
Arranger: Greg Jasperse
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