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

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

Arranged expressly for developing a cappella pop groups! Best known as the featured singer on Clean Banditis iRather Be,” up-and-coming UK music star Jess Glynne recorded this upbeat tune with an undeniably positive message. Presented here in a perky pop style, this arrangement features a great solo, rhythmic vocables for the group to sing, and fully notated vocal percussion.

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe | Performed By: Jess Glynne

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

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

Alfred Choral is pleased to welcome Paris Rutherford to our list of vocal jazz arrangers with this captivating a cappella arrangement. The sublime lyrics and charming harmonies will enchant any choir.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Johnny Green

Superstar Bruno Mars wrote this friendship song for his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans. This attractive arrangement is accompanied by piano with optional ukulele or guitar. Plus, the SATB can even be sung a cappella. Sopranos take the melody, while the other parts provide supportive harmonic grooves and stylized backing vocals. Familiar, flexible, and fun!

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Philip Lawrence | Performed By: Bruno Mars

Developing a cappella groups will be obsessed with this Tones and I tune, which leaves listeners wanting more! According to Guinness World Records, this chart-topping viral sensation has become the most popular song ever on the music identification app Shazam. Bryan Sharpe's awesome 3-part mixed arrangement features a soloist (or small group) on the main line, includes a fully notated vocal percussion part, and captures all the pulsating dance energy of the indie-pop original. "Dance with me, dance with me!" This title is available in SmartMusic.

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe

Comprised of only two sentences, this Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer masterpiece won the Academy Award for Best Original Song when it was featured in the film of the same name. Vocal jazz groups will savor this luscious treatment.

Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composer: Henry Mancini

Written by songwriting legend Johnny Mercer, "Dream" has been covered by artists from Ella Fitzgerald to Michael Bublé. A rubato section in straight eighths opens this rich a cappella setting, before breaking into a moderate swing tempo with finger snaps. A final return to the earlier duple feel leads to a soft, sensitive ending. Perfect for exploring both jazz harmony and stylizations.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Johnny Mercer

This is dynamite! Dig into this challenging, divisi, a cappella setting of Taio Cruz's hit song from the Billboard Hot 100. Features a soloist. "I wanna celebrate and live my life!" It's a blast!

Arranger: Alex Phan | Composer: Taio Cruz | Performed By: Taio Cruz

Smooth chromatic jazz sonorities are the star of this delicious arrangement of the classic standard. A delicate opening "oo" section gives way to a unison statement of the melody before melting into rich choral harmony. Striking!

Arranger: Jamey Ray | Composer: Cole Porter

This favorite Golden Globe and Academy Award-winner really kicks in Ben Bram's new pop a cappella arrangement. A perfect choice to open or close any concert.

Arranger: Ben Bram | Composer: Michael Gore | Musical: Fame

Ben Bram is known for his work on The Sing-Off and Pitch Perfect, and for arranging for groups such as The Backbeats and Pentatonix. This wellcrafted treatment of the Katy Perry hit will make your pop a cappella group come alive. Recording provided by Kettering High School's Eleventh Hour, directed by Brody McDonald

Arranger: Ben Bram | Composer: Mikkel Eriksen

Sara Bareilles doesn't let lost love get her down in this charming single from the album Kaleidoscope Heart. Tight harmonies and a non-stop rhythmic pulse make this pop a cappella arrangement a winner. Recording provided by Kettering High School's Eleventh Hour, directed by Brody McDonald.

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe | Composer: Sara Bareilles | Performed By: Sara Bareilles

This infectious Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen pop hit is now available for pop a cappella groups. "We don't even have to try, it's always a good time!"

Arranger: Rob Dietz | Composer: Matthew Thiessen | Performed By: Carly Rae Jepsen

Michael Buble's upbeat sound and fresh harmonies shine through in this contemporary a cappella setting. Feature a soloist or two over the fun-to-sing vocal accompaniment.

Arranger: Alex Phan | Composer: Amy Foster | Performed By: Michael Buble

The beloved cast of Schitt's Creek performed this incredible Mariah Carey hit for YouTube's 2020 virtual commencement. This much-anticipated publication features rich harmonies by Aaron Jensen (music consultant for the Netflix series) as transcribed by a cappella master-arranger Bryan Sharpe. Perfect for honoring graduates, essential/frontline workers, teachers, or anyone who is an everyday hero.

Arranger: Mariah Carey | Performed By: Mariah Carey

Originally created for the L.A. Choral Lab, this moving arrangement features a soloist supported by colorful, full, well-written harmonies.

Arranger: Ben Bram | Composer: Charles H. Gabriel

"Home" is the debut single and coronation song from American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips. The song was co-written by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden, and produced by Drew Pearson. The single debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a first week sales figure of 278,000 downloads. It has the biggest digital sales week for any Idol winner's coronation song,(8) and it became the best selling of all coronation songs,(9)(10) as well as the best-selling song by any Idol alum. It has sold over 5 million copies in the United States

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe | Composer: Charlie Smalls | Performed By: Phillip Phillips | Musical: The Wiz

This somewhat melancholy message of a son promising to help his mother was written and recorded by indie band Twenty One Pilots. Featuring a tenor solo, this arrangement is quickly-learned.

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe | Composer: Tyler Joseph | Performed By: Twenty One Pilots

DJ Calvin Harris collaborated with English performer Ellie Goulding on this top-forty hit. Ben Bram's contemporary treatment is sure to be a hit with your a cappella group!

Arranger: Ben Bram | Composer: Calvin Harris | Performed By: Ellie Goulding

With sensitive lyrics by Academy-Award-winning husband and wife team Alan and Marilyn Bergman, this ballad (popularized by singer and actress Rosemary Clooney) lends itself well to groups new to vocal jazz. The melody moves seamlessly from the choir to a featured male solo, while shifts in dynamics and tempi color this creative arrangement.

Arranger: Jeremy Fox | Composer: Marilyn Bergman | Performed By: Rosemary Clooney

Christina Perriis heart-wrenching debut single is perfect for pop a cappella groups of all levels. Recording provided by Briarcrest OneVoice, directed by J. D. Frizzell.

Arranger: J. D. Fizzell | Composer: Barrett Yeretsian

This Olivia Newton-John hit from the '70s translates perfectly as a gospel-edged pop piece for today's choirs. There's a little hint of Elvis, too. Well-crafted choral writing combines with rhythmic drive to make your group come alive. There's a brief hand clapping a cappella section as the piece builds toward the big finish.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: John Rostill | Performed By: Olivia Newton-John

This tender, original ballad from pop a cappella superstars Pentatonix, is now available for SATBB choir! Close harmonies support the melody as it deftly weaves between voice parts. Beautifully shaped phrases lend themselves well to expressive singing. 

Arranger: Jacob Narverud | Composer: Scott Hoying | Performed By: Pentatonix

The singers are definitely the stars here! Vocal jazz and a cappella pop groups will find this laid-back arrangement equally appealing.

Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: George Gershwin | Musical: The Goldwyn Follies

Recorded by superstars Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda, this uplifting dance track delivers a message of love, compassion, and courage in the face of darkness. Perky choral rhythms and notated vocal percussion give this contemporary a cappella setting a strong pop pulse! The inspiring, rapid-fire rap solo in the bridge creates a dynamic transition to the final all-in chorus.

Arranger: Alex Phan | Composer: Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed By: Jennifer Lopez

An opulent harmonic palette of "oos" and "ahs" opens this richly expressive rendition of the tender jazz standard. Then, gently pulsing a cappella "doos" support the melody before all of the voices blossom in gorgeous chorus: "Love is the answer. Someone to love is the answer."

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Jule Styne

Hereis the heart-swelling central anthem from Ragtime, beautifully arranged for a cappella voices! A lush iah” and ioo” introduction yields to the stirring strains of Stephen Flahertyis stunning Broadway ballad, which gradually builds to a wall of sound as Lynn Ahrensi lyrics unfold. This arrangement delivers the spirit and truth of an important message---especially relevant today.

Composer: Stephen Flaherty

American rock band Evanescence had a top ten hit with this rock ballad from their debut album Fallen. Features an alto solo. Recording provided by Briarcrest OneVoice, directed by J. D. Frizzell.

Arranger: J. D. Frizzell | Composer: David Hodges | Performed By: Evanescence

Contemporary a cappella groups will love this stadium-rocking anthem that has been called a "feel-good jam with positive and empowering lyrics." This hard-hitting Imagine Dragons' single climbed to the top of the charts across the globe. A solid choice that will motivate today's singers.

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe

Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, and Harry Connick Jr. are just a few of the artists who have recorded this showtune-turned-standard by American songwriting team Lerner and Loewe. Buoyant syncopations lightly swing through sweet jazz sonorities and arrive at a tender tempo-stretching final cadence. Mark Hayesi divisi a cappella arrangement is equally fitting for concert, show, and jazz choirs. A treasure from My Fair Lady.

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Frederick Loewe | Musical: My Fair Lady

This rich arrangement with well-designed harmonies is equally appropriate for jazz, show, and concert choirs. Certainly one of the best musical theater love songs of all time!

Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Charles Strouse

Arranged for contemporary a cappella pop groups, this timeless message of friendship and support was a top hit for YouTube sensation Charlie Puth. Now available in two voicings!

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe | Composer: Charlie Puth

Gene Puerling, famed vocal performer, choral arranger, and director of The Hi-Lo's and The Singers Unlimited, originally wrote this a cappella arrangement for Linda Ronstadt. Available for the first time, this newly discovered jewel is masterfully crafted with transparent jazz harmonies that bring a full spectrum of colors to the beloved and timeless classic.

Arranger: Gene Puerling | 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 | Composer: Harold Arlen

Scat your way to success with this inventive vocal setting of the '70s favorite, an instrumental soul classic by the Average White Band. May be performed a cappella, with piano, or with the rhythmic SoundTrax CD.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Malcolm Duncan | Performed By: Average White Band

This super-charged anthem of empowerment is arranged especially for developing pop a cappella groups that are just getting started. With smart voice-leading, quick success is almost guaranteed.

Arranger: Alex Phan | Composer: Lukasz Gottwald

Taken from her debut album Unbreakable Smile, this rhythm and blues influenced single from Tori Kelly uses fun triadic harmonies that are quickly learned. "Coulda been the real thing, now we'll never know for sure!"

Arranger: Rob Dietz | Composer: Jakob Jerlström | Performed By: Tori Kelly

With lyrics based on a real-life experience, this high-energy chart topper from the band Walk the Moon quickly became a hit in ten countries. The rhythmic vibe and fun hook make it fun to sing for all voice parts.

Arranger: Tom Anderson | Composer: Nicholas Petricca

It's been performed by Elvis, Stevie Wonder, and a host of others, but it was the Tennessee Ernie Ford recording that brought this song to national attention and the top of the Billboard charts. Great voice-leading and a tight rhythmic groove make it fun to sing.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Merle Travis

This powerful anthem by the Grammy-award winning pop group FUN. became the band's second top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and has been featured on Glee. The intense lyrics explore the meaning of life, using war as a metaphor for the struggle between good and evil. Creatively arranged, pairing a strong a cappella choir with martial snare and bass drums.

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Jack Antonoff | Performed By: fun.

This touching ballad from The Fantasticks, the longest running musical in the history of the American stage, has been beautifully arranged for a cappella voices by Kirby Shaw. With its lush harmonic treatment of the tender melody, this arrangement is appropriate for any SATB choir from a show choir/vocal jazz group to a traditional chorus.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Harvey Schmidt | Musical: The Fantasticks

A festive choral fanfare from the animated blockbuster The Polar Express! This brief but epic treatment comes straight from the incredible a cappella vocal group, Voctave. Arranger Jamey Ray pulls out all of the stops with divisi in every section, double descants, and an optional soaring soprano obbligato---totaling five octaves of choral grandeur when all the cued notes are sung. A holiday jaw-dropper. Recording provided by Voctave.

| Musical: The Polar Express

With changing choral textures supporting a soloist, the rhythmic drive of this Garth hit works perfectly for pop a cappella groups.

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe | Composer: Jenny Yates | Performed By: Garth Brooks

Considered to be their farewell single, this 1983 ABBA hit gently grooves in this contemporary a cappella setting from Kirby Shaw. A great choice for smaller ensembles or concert groups. "Without a song or a dance, what are we?"

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus | Performed By: ABBA | Musical: Mamma Mia!

James Taylor's beautiful ballad gains new life in this simply stated a cappella setting by arranger Kirby Shaw. Sensible voice leading makes chords easy to tune, uncomplicated rhythms allow the text to speak. Awesome, accessible writing in every edition.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: James Taylor | Performed By: James Taylor

Originally created for Vancouver's Elektra, this concert arrangement features a soloist as it weaves the melody through every section in the ensemble. Multiple key changes add to the musicality of this delightful setting of a Joni Mitchell favorite.

Arranger: Kate MacColl | Composer: Joni Mitchell | Performed By: Joni Mitchell