In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Choral Arrangements of
Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer and songwriter. Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at the church of her father, minister C. L. Franklin's church. In 1960, at the age of 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career, recording for Columbia Records but only achieving modest success. Following her signing to Atlantic Records in 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", "Spanish Harlem" and "Think". By the end of the 1960s decade she had gained the title "The Queen of Soul".

Franklin has won a total of 18 Grammy Awards and is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, having sold over 75 million records worldwide.(1) Franklin has been honored throughout her career including a 1987 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in which she became the first female performer to be inducted. She was inducted to the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. In August 2012, Franklin was inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Franklin is listed in at least two all-time lists on Rolling Stone magazine, including the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, in which she placed number 9; and the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, in which she placed number 1

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Aretha Franklin : Arrangements for Treble Voices

Sing the songs of the Queen of Soul! "Respect" - You'll bring down the house with this high-powered sizzler! The 1967 #1 hit by Aretha Franklin is a great showcase for a special soloist. "Think" - This is one of Aretha's iconic songs and always listed as one of the greatest pop & R&B songs of all time. This arrangement stays true to the style and allows your students a chance to dig into this important style. "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" - Carole King wrote it and Aretha Franklin first recorded it - that is what we call pop music royalty. This song has been covered by other female singers who fall into the pop music royalty category including Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and Mary J. Blige. Now its time for your women to take ownership of this R&B classic and experience the power of this great song.

Songlist: Respect, Queen of Soul (A Salute to Aretha Franklin), Think, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Alan Billingsley : Jump

This hot Aretha Franklin hit was first heard in the 1976 film Sparkle, and featured again in the recent remake starring Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks.

Roger Emerson : Respect

You'll bring down the house with this high-powered sizzler! The 1967 #1 hit by Aretha Franklin is a great showcase for a special soloist.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (Combo) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Roger Emerson : Queen Of Soul (A Salute To Aretha Franklin)

The first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one of Time Magazine's Top 100 of the Century... for Aretha Franklin the accolades go on and on. The music that electrified a generation still has the power to move audiences today. This 5-minute medley features four top Aretha Franklin hits: (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Respect, I Say a Little Prayer, Think.

Greg Gilpin : Chain of Fools

Oh, baby! Aretha Franklin move on over! Greg's arrangement is just as funky and full as can be. Great solo feature, too.

Aretha Franklin : (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Carole King wrote it and Aretha Franklin first recorded it--that is what we call pop music royalty. This song has been covered by other female singers who fall into the pop music royalty category including Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and Mary J. Blige. Now its time for your women to take ownership of this R&B classic and experience the power of this great song.

Individual Folios

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Kirby Shaw : (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Carole King Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Greg Gilpin : Chain of Fools

Oh, baby! Aretha Franklin move on over! Greg's arrangement is just as funky and full as can be. Great solo feature, too.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Don Covay Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Kirby Shaw : Climbin' Higher Mountains

Recorded by Aretha Franklin, this soulful arrangement will bring the house down! Performance time: Approx. 2:45.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental Pak (Parts for Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Cuitar, Bass and Drums).

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Kirby Shaw : Climbing Higher Mountains

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Alan Billingsley : Jump

This hot Aretha Franklin hit was first heard in the 1976 film Sparkle, and featured again in the remake starring Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Curtis Mayfield Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Roger Emerson : Queen of Soul (A Salute to Aretha Franklin)

The first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one of Time Magazine's Top 100 of the Century... for Aretha Franklin the accolades go on and on. The music that electrified a generation still has the power to move audiences today. This 5-minute medley features four top Aretha Franklin hits: You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Respect, I Say a Little Prayer, Think. Available separately: SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance time: Approx. 5:00.

Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Roger Emerson : Respect

Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Patrick McAlexander : Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

"Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" was recorded by Aretha Franklin. A modern feminist anthem, it was written by Eurythmics members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart and featured on both Eurythmics' Be Yourself Tonight (1985) and Franklin's Who's Zoomin' Who? (1985) albums.

Arranger: Patrick McAlexander Performed By: Aretha Franklin

Mark Brymer : Think

From the undisputed Queen of Soul, this is one of Aretha's iconic songs and always listed as one of the greatest pop & R&B songs of all time. This arrangement stays true to the style with a refresh by Adam Lambert and allows your students a chance to dig into this R&B classic.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Ted White Performed By: Aretha Franklin