In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Kelly Clarkson

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Growing up in Texas, Kelly originally aspired to be a marine biologist, but when she was encouraged by the choir teacher at her junior high to join the school choir, her dreams changed. She started starring in school plays and continued on with her involvement in choir. Finally when she graduated high school, Kelly started working on demo and got serious about pursing her musical career.

For the first few years after high school, Kelly didn't have much luck breaking into the biz. Just when Kelly Clarkson was ready to give up, her best friend, Jessica, convinced her to try out for American Idol. Suddenly Kelly was really on her way to becoming a music superstar. She quickly shot to number one and claimed the first ever American Idol title in 2002.

Kelly Clarkson really hasn't slowed down since taking home the American Idol crown. Soon after she won, her debut album, Thankful, was released. It featured songs like Miss Independent and Beautiful Disaster. Some thought that Kelly's time in the spotlight might be over after her first disc, but she came back in late 2004 with her second disc, Breakaway. Breakaway turned out to be even better than Thankful, featuring hit singles like Breakaway and Since U Been Gone. This latest CD proves that Kelly isn't just a reality TV celebrity, she's a talented singer who still has a lot more to offer.

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Kelly Clarkson : Arrangements for Treble Voices

American Idol was the television hit of the summer. The winner, Kelly Clarkson, rocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with the hit "A Moment Like This". Beautifully arranged for choir, this moment will capture your audience's heart! The power ballad "Behind These Hazel Eyes" taps into all the angst and intensity of young love. A great showcase for SSA choirs, it retains all the emotion of the original recording. Alan Billingsley captures all the excitement of the original in this appealing arrangement of "Breakaway" from The Princess Diaries 2.

Songlist: Breakaway, Behind These Hazel Eyes, A Moment Like This, Since U Been Gone

Kelly Clarkson : Greatest Hits, Chapter One

Greatest Hits, Chapter 1 is a compilation of 17 of the most popular releases from the first-ever winner of American Idol spanning the first ten years of her recording career. Our matching folio features all the tracks from the 2012 album, including: Behind These Hazel Eyes - Breakaway - Catch My Breath - Don't You Wanna Stay - Miss Independent - A Moment like This - My Life Would Suck Without You - Since U Been Gone - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Walk Away - and more.

Songlist: Walk Away, Because Of You, Never Again, Breakaway, A Moment Like This, Miss Independent, Behind These Hazel Eyes, Since U Been Gone, Already Gone, My Life Would Suck Without You, Don't You Wanna Stay, Mr. Know It All, Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You), Catch My Breath, People Like Us, Don't Rush, I'll Be Home For Christmas

Kelly Clarkson : Piece by Piece

This 2015 offering from Kelly Clarkson is her first album since the 2011 success of Stronger. It topped the Billboardae 200 Album charts and features the hit single Heartbeat Song. Our collection of piano/vocal/guitar arrangements features this song plus 15 others: Bad Reputation - Good Goes the Bye - Invincible - Let Your Tears Fall - Nostalgic - Someone - Take You High - Tightrope - and more.

Songlist: Run Run Run, Dance With Me, Someone, I Had A Dream, Second Wind, Bad Reputation, Tightrope, Invincible, Heartbeat Song, Good Goes The Bye, Piece By Piece, In The Blue, Let Your Tears Fall, Take You High, Nostalgic, War Paint

Kelly Clarkson : Breakaway

12 songs from the Grammyae-winning sophomore release by the first-ever winner of American Idol: Addicted - Behind These Hazel Eyes - Breakaway - Hear Me - I Hate Myself for Losing You - Since U Been Gone - Where Is Your Heart - and more.

Songlist: Walk Away, Gone, Because Of You, Breakaway, You Found Me, Behind These Hazel Eyes, Addicted, I Hate Myself For Losing You, Hear Me, Where Is Your Heart, Beautiful Disaster, Since U Been Gone

Individual Folios

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Alan Billingsley : A Moment Like This

American Idol was the television hit of the summer. The winner, Kelly Clarkson, rocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with this hit. Beautifully arranged for choir, this moment will capture your audience's heart. Available separately: SATB, SAB, and SSA. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance time: Approx. 3:45

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Jorgen Kjell Elofsson Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Mark Brymer : A Moment like This: The Hits of Kelly Clarkson

Winner of the original American Idol contest, Kelly Clarkson continues to have a powerful impact on the pop music scene. This 5-minute mini-medley includes: Breakaway, A Moment Like This and Since U Been Gone. Available separately: SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 5:00.

Arranger: Mark Brymer Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Alan Billingsley : Behind These Hazel Eyes

This power ballad chart-topper by Kelly Clarkson taps into all the angst and intensity of young love. A great showcase for SSA choirs, it retains all the emotion of the original recording.Available separately: SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15

Arranger: Alan Billingsley Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Alan Billingsley : Breakaway

Kelly Clarkson propelled back onto the charts with this pop hit featured in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Alan Billingsley captures all the excitement of the original in this appealing arrangement.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composers: Matthew Gerrard and Bridget Benenate and Avril Lavigne Performed By: Kelly Clarkson | TV/Movie: The Princess Diaries 2

Mark Brymer : Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You)

It's a sassy holiday single from Kelly Clarkson and it hits all the right notes! Taking aim at the fact that Christmas means different things to different people at different points in their lives, this wintry-sounding delicacy actually offers a warm and gooey message at the center.

Arranger: Mark Brymer Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Mark Brymer : Heartbeat Song

Invigorate your concert with this celebration of life and love! Kelly Clarkson's 2015 single hits all the right notes for an irresistible pop showcase!

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Mitch Allan Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson : I Dare You

GRAMMY Award-winning artist (and talk show host) Kelly Clarkson received widespread critical acclaim for this song of acceptance during a time when we need it most. A lively pop beat drives the anthem to its "I dare you to love" hook, delivering a sincere message of universal inspiration. Be sure to check out Kelly's alternate language versions, including one performed in American Sign Language. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Mac Huff : Love So Soft

There is nothing soft about this rocking new hit from Kelly Clarkson. It is soulful and driving and full of energy and emotion. A super hot song for your show or concert.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Priscilla Renea Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Alan Billingsley : People Like Us

Kelly Clarkson continues to have chart-topping hits long after being crowned the first American Idol winner. This moving single from her CD, Greatest Hits--Chapter One, is no exception. Powerful!

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: James Michael Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Ryan James : Since U Been Gone

Rocketing to the top of the Billboard Top 100 Chart, this hot single by Kelly Clarkson remained in the top ten for over seventeen weeks with its hard driving dance beat.Available separately: SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00

Arranger: Ryan James Performed By: Kelly Clarkson | Musical: Pitch Perfect

Jorgen Elofsson : Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)

Topping the Hot 100, Adult Contemporary and Adult Top 40, this uptempo pop hit by superstar Kelly Clarkson is an anthem to courage and person empowerment. A super showcase for pop and show choirs, this arrangement is easily learned and fantastic in performance!

Composer: Jorgen Elofsson Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Henry Leck : The Star-Spangled Banner

The Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson scored big with an elegant, pitch-perfect and rousing rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XLVI with choral back-up provided by the Indianapolis Children's Choir, conducted by Henry Leck. Here is the arrangement in two keys, the original in G, as sung by Kelly and a B-flat edition, for use with soprano or tenor soloist, or a group of singers. Recorded by the Indianapolis Children's Choir, Rachel Anderson, soloist.

Arranger: Henry Leck | Composer: Francis Scott Key Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Ed Lojeski : Underneath the Tree

You're all I need underneath the tree! From her Wrapped in Red album, this new Christmas song by Kelly Clarkson was an instant addition to everyone's holiday playlist! Choirs and pop groups will groove to the sounds of the throwback 60s shuffle!

Arranger: Ed Lojeski Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Mac Huff : Underneath the Tree

From her Wrapped in Red album, this Christmas song by Kelly Clarkson was an instant addition to everyone's holiday playlist! Choirs and pop groups will groove to the sounds of the throwback 60s shuffle in this easily-learned Discovery arrangement.

Arranger: Mac Huff Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Mac Huff : Up to the Mountain

This song by folksinger Patty Griffin was written in tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and vividly depicts the I've Been to the Mountaintop speech given the day before his assassination. Performed most recently by Kelly Clarkson at the Idol Gives Back 2006 charity broadcast, the song has continued to inspire listeners with its powerful message and gospel-infused sonorities. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Patty Griffin Performed By: Kelly Clarkson