A delectable duo of old-school Broadway tunes from three masters of American musical theater: the Gershswins and Cole Porter. Enjoy playful lyrics and sweet jazz harmonies in combination with a truly swingin' accompaniment, also available as SoundTrax or rhythm section SoundPax. 'S Wonderful, indeed!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Originally performed by Jackie Wilson in 1967, this classic pop hit (inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame) has been covered by many famous artists such as Otis Redding, Bette Midler, and Bruce Springsteen. Starts out slow and cool, then cooks to the end!

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Gary Jackson | Performed By: Jackie Wilson

A bona fide hit that ranks among Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, this undeniably happy tune is also in the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. Having been recorded by popular artists in nearly every decade since the 1960s, the song truly stands the test of time. A cappella groups will love Kirby Shaw's accessible treatment, with driving rhythms and bright choral sonorities to spare.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Recorded by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber, this contemporary love song broke records as the highest-charting non-holiday country song in history on Billboard's Streaming Songs chart. This straightforward choral arrangement is well-constructed and undeniably satisfying in all voicings. The piano part lays beautifully in the hands and guitar chords are provided. Be sure to check out the soft rock ballad SoundTrax accompaniment. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Arranger: Jack Zaino

Hereis a dynamic new arrangement of the title song from the often revived musical hit, 42nd Street. Offered in true-to-form Broadway style, just the way you want to sing it---and hear it!

Arranger: Larry Shackley | Composer: Harry Warren | Musical: 42nd Street

This 1964 gospel-style tune by legendary R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke has found new life in today's pop world. Both Seal (on his Soul album) and American Idol's Adam Lambert have hit recordings. "It's been a long time comin', but I know a change is gonna come."

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Sam Cooke | Performed By: Sam Cooke

Show and concert choirs will both sound great singing this upbeat production number from the musical Bye, Bye, Birdie. Exciting from start to finish!

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Charles Strouse | Musical: Bye Bye Birdie

In this Tony-nominated number, while trying their best to compete with the wildly successful William Shakespeare, the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, follow the advice of Nostradamus and create a play where an actor is saying his lines, and "out of nowhere, he just starts singing." A terrific showcase for concert and show choirs!

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Wayne Kirkpatrick | Musical: Something Rotten!

From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, the Christina Perri pop hit has been sensitively arranged for choir. A rippling piano accompaniment supports the melody, which starts simply and gradually gains momentum before blossoming into a testament of timeless true love: "I have loved you for a thousand years."

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: David Hodges

A bubbly and pulsating mix of vocables, lyrics, and vocal percussion support a vigorous male lead in this arrangement of the number one radio smash. Playful and memorable, a running quarter note feel in the trebles during the prechorus contrasts the return to the infectious pop refrain, where a second vocalist duets with the lead. Cute and catchy!

Arranger: Alex Phan | Composer: John Hampson

This appealing 1983 number one hit by Toto is perfect for pop a cappella groups. Starting with the optional vocal percussion intro, the energy of the original builds to the finish. Recording provided by Ethos, directed by Brody McDonald.

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe | Composer: David Paich | Performed By: Toto

Here's a jammin' and jivin', red hot, razzmatazz setting of the title song from the musical Ain't Misbehavin', just perfect for show, jazz, or concert choirs.

Arranger: Larry Shackley | Composer: Harry Brooks

A medley of two train songs, "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" and "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe," both with music by the legendary Harry Warren. It's a swinging arrangement that's appropriate for your small pop/jazz groups or your larger choral ensembles. Easy piano accompaniment and singable vocal harmonies.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Now your choirs can enjoy this great American standard from the '30s, one of the most recorded songs of all time. This fantastic arrangement falls into place quickly, with simple scat sections, two short solos, and easy-to-accomplish tight jazz harmonies. Grab a rhythm section and add alto sax and vibes for a special performance.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Gerald Marks

Originally written for the stage, this jazz standard has been recorded by a who's who of jazz icons including Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Julie London, and Ella Fitzgerald. Hauntingly beautiful!

Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Composer: Arthur Schwartz

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 | Composer: Harold Arlen | Musical: The Wizard of Oz

From the songwriting team that created "You Raise Me Up" comes this Celtic-inspired ballad performed by the internationally renowned artists Secret Garden. Inspiring and beautiful lyrics, gorgeous harmonies. Optional violin part included in the publication.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Rolf Lovland | Performed By: Secret Garden

Who can resist this musical theater standard? The opening piano chords, played at a restrained strut tempo, are instantly recognizable---this is Broadway gold! Add some Fosse-esque staging to bring the house down.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: John Kander | Musical: And All That Jazz

Here's the optimistic opening number from La La Land. Who can forget those boisterous singing and dancing motorists on L.A.'s jammed 110 freeway at the start of the 2016 box office smash? This dynamic arrangement captures the excitement of the score with rhythmic drive, varied choral textures, and a rousing accompaniment. A perfect opener or closer, and a golden opportunity for choreography!

Arranger: Jacob Narverud | Composer: Justin Hurwitz | Musical: La La Land

There's nothing quite like the excitement of opening night, captured brilliantly here in the showstopper from Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate. Anticipation gradually builds as the bubbly tune passes from voice to voice in a crescendo, eventually erupting into the title line of the song. A terrific selection for staging or choreography, smartly arranged for developing choirs!

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Cole Porter

From the musical Kiss Me, Kate comes this quintessential Broadway opener, spectacularly arranged for todayis choirs. Itis a classic "show-biz" 2-beat song, complete with unforgettable lyrics about the joys of life on the stage. Featured on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD #28868.

Arranger: Philip Kern | Composer: Cole Porter | Musical: Kiss Me, Kate

From Cole Porter's landmark 1934 musical, Anything Goes, comes this rousing showstopper, brilliantly arranged by Philip Kern. Features an opening female solo, outstanding choral scoring, and a classic Porter-style piano accompaniment.

Arranger: Philip Kern | Composer: Cole Porter | Musical: Anything Goes

Blast off your concert with this exciting theme music from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 137th Edition! Terrific lyrics, written especially for todayis choirs. The perfect upbeat opener. Featured on the Danza! Movement DVD (00-31225).

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Michael Picton

Martina McBride's #1 single from her album Waking Up Laughing is the ultimate uplifting ballad, especially for year-end concerts. "Build it anyway ... Dream it anyway ... Believe it anyway ... Love 'em anyway ... Sing it anyway."

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Brett Warren | Performed By: Martina McBride

The groundbreaking musical Hair gave us many hits, including this medley, which was recorded by the vocal group The Fifth Dimension. This arrangement stays true to its 1960s roots, with a pulsing bass line and easy-singing harmonies. And the "peace and love" lyrics ring as true today as they did during the "Age of Aquarius."

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Galt MacDermot | Musical: Hair

Who can resist this classic movie theme from Casablanca, one of the most famous motion pictures of all time? This arrangement, equally appropriate for jazz, show, and concert choirs, features optional solos, well-designed harmonies, and an optional alto sax solo (in the SoundPax).

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Herman Hupfeld

Soul and blues singer Etta James made this luscious ballad a hit in 1960, though it was written almost 20 years earlier by the songwriting team of Mack Gordon and Harry Warren. Since then it's been recorded by scores of artists. One of the great ballads of the American song repertoire.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Mack Gordon | Performed By: Etta James

This stunning song was an emotional showcase for actress Emma Stone in her award-winning performance as Mia in the 2016 blockbuster La La Land. Nominated for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awardsae, the poignant piece tells the story of one woman's life and acknowledges the dreamer in all of us. A beautiful choral setting of a very special song.

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Justin Hurwitz | Musical: La La Land

"In a world full of hate, be a light." These words strike a meaningful chord about our power to affect change in the world. And the memorable music of this 2020 track creates a moving ballad for our times. Recorded by Thomas Rhett, Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, and Keith Urban, this anthem of hope holds a significant message. Highly effective in virtual or live performance! This title is available in SmartMusic.

Arranger: Tim Hayden

The Polar Express is a children's book that has captured the hearts of millions of children worldwide. Tom Hanks helped to bring The Polar Express to the big screen in a highly successful Christmas-season release. "Believe" was recorded by Josh Groban and carries a wonderful message of believing in a magical future. While the movie was a holiday release, the song will work on concerts any time of the year.

Arranger: Teena Chinn | Composer: Alan Silvestri | Musical: The Polar Express

This contemporary a cappella arrangement of the Imagine Dragons megahit is a powerhouse! Strong choral ostinatos lay down a rockini accompaniment for your hard-hitting soloist in this rhythmic arrangement that is closely derived from the original. A fully notated vocal percussion part appears in the score, and suggestions for body percussion and handclaps offer even more kick.

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe

Alternative indie rockers American Authors climbed the charts in 14 countries with this irrepressibly upbeat anthem that has youthful enthusiasm to spare. The plucky banjo riff and street-percussion rhythms are instantly recognizable, and a singable hook offers squeaky-clean pop lyrics. Our SSA voicing easily adapts for 2-part choirs by incorporating a small group of singers on a repetitive one-bar signature phrase.

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Zachary Barnett | Performed By: American Authors

Charting in over 20 countries, this Billboard Hot 100 hit from the British boy band One Direction was declared the "Best Song of the Summer" by MTV. "Dance all night to the best song ever!"

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Wayne Hector | Performed By: One Direction

"I don't know about you, but I feel better when I'm dancin'!" Meghan Trainor's frothy pop hit from The Peanuts Movie is here to help your choir get their groove on! True to the original recording, yet sensibly arranged for choral groups, this selection is ideal for singers of any age!

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Thaddeus Dixon

"You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone." Joni Mitchell's hit song from 1970 gets a fresh, hip treatment in this cool Greg Gilpin arrangement.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Joni Mitchell | Performed By: Joni Mitchell

Here's an uptempo dance single by The Weeknd that charted at number one in 34 countries, including the U.S. and Canada. This throwback hit has mass-appeal, with its effervescent electro-pop pulse and retro vibe. A neon-hued pulse-racer! This title is available in SmartMusic.

Arranger: The Weeknd | Performed By: The Weeknd

A classic Broadway number from Cole Porter's often-revived musical Anything Goes. The lyrics harken Gabriel's trumpet in a spiritual style. Lots of strong unison writing above a 2-beat piano accompaniment makes it practical for any group. Features a male soloist in the "sermon" section.

Arranger: Philip Kern | Composer: Cole Porter | Musical: Anything Goes

Only once in a blue moon does a song like this come along! This Rodgers and Hart hit has been recorded by legions of stars. Jay's arrangement starts soulfully, then kicks into The Marcels' 1961 doo-wop version.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Richard Rodgers

This combination of two blockbusters from the golden age of American songwriters is filled with all the jazzy nuances needed to maintain that original appeal. Use the SoundTrax CD or a live combo to really make them shine!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Lada Gaga's title track from her second studio album has topped the charts all over the world. Features a pulsing electronic groove and, in Gaga's words, "a very theatrical vocal."

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Stefani Germanotta | Performed By: Lady Gaga

Recorded by Justin Bieber and featured in the motion picture Never Say Never, this inspirational power ballad works beautifully for graduation and spring concerts. "I was born to be somebody . . . and this world will belong to me."

Arranger: Mike Taylor | Composer: Diane Warren

Recorded and performed by more than fifty artists in the fifty-plus years since its initial release, this Joni Mitchell song has become an enduring meditation on the shifting perspective that comes with time. The melody passes generously from part to part across a shimmering palette of choral harmonies. John Leavitt provides a piano accompaniment that adds texture and color while fully supporting the voices.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Joni Mitchell

Originally written for the television series "Smash," this showstopper is perfect as a concert or cabaret theme. The underlying rhythmic pulse reflects the drive one feels when headed toward the goal of many performers: "I'll pull myself together, I'm focused on the prize . . . Broadway, here I come!"

Arranger: Lisa DeSpain | Composer: Joe Iconis

Touring as an opening act for Don Henley and Tina Turner helped propel Mr. Mister to the top of the 1985 Billboard Hot 100 with this song inspired by the writings of Kahlil Gibran. The sensible voice-leading makes this one easy to sing.

Arranger: Eric Van Cleave | Composer: Richard Page

Think collegiate-style a cappella with a street corner, doo-wop twist! Great individual vocal lines layer to make this a full-sounding choral from start to finish. An excellent change of pace in any concert.

Arranger: Sean Conor Anderson | Composer: Mike d'Abo | Performed By: Foundations

First recorded in the '60s, this hit by The Foundations has found recent popularity through its inclusion on the soundtrack from the movie "There's Something About Mary" and its sequel "There's Something More About Mary." Jeff Funk has captured all the original '60s sounds in this delightful choral setting.

Arranger: Jeff Funk | Composer: Michael D'Abo

This trademark hit from the contemporary songwriter Jim Brickman comes alive in this rich choral setting by Teena Chinn. The extraordinary lyrics make this work one you'll want to seriously consider adding to your next concert.

Arranger: Teena Chinn | Composer: Hollye Leven

Featured on the pilot episode of the TV hit Glee, this number one power ballad from REO Speedwagon has a continuing life of its own, appearing in multiple movies, TV shows, and commercials. Features a lyric that speaks to the teenagers of today, as a friendship grows into something more.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Kevin Cronin | Performed By: REO Speedwagon

One of the all-time greatest party songs ever written is now newly arranged for 2-part voices. A top seller for years, kickin' Kirby Shaw style! Don't be surprised if your audience joins in. "Wa hoo!"

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: George Brown

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