Kirby Shaw : Rock This Town

The 80s and 90s saw a popular revival of big band swing, and no one did it better than the Brian Setzer. Taking his Stray Cats hit from 1981 and later, featuring it on his landmark album Dirty Boogie, this a cappella setting of the 16-bar blues classic will be an outstanding feature for your jazz choir!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Performed By: Stray Cats

The decade of the 1970s was one long dance party, as rock reached its stride and disco took the world by storm! Join the fun of this salute to the music of the era. Songs include: ABC (The Jackson 5), Boogie Wonderland (Earth, Wind and Fire), Dancing Queen (Abba), Joy To the World (Three Dog Night), You Make Me Feel Like Dancing (Leo Sayer), You're the One That I Want (Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta), Your Mama Don't Dance (Loggins and Messina). Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 8:40.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This powerful duet by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley was #1 in 1987 and won the Oscar the following year for the blockbuster film Dirty Dancing. It remains one of the most performed ballads ever, and is now even more memorable with the passing of the films male lead Patrick Swayze. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Combo Parts, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:50.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: John DeNicola, Donald Markowitz, Franke Previte 

This #1 pop hit from 1968 by Otis Redding has retained its immense popularity over the decades with its soulful harmonies and reflective lyrics that speak to listeners of all ages. This arrangement is highlighted by a fresh rhythmic and harmonic approach that is immediately compelling. Available separately: SATB, SAB, TBB, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:46.

Arranger: Gary Eckert | Composer: Steve Cropper | Performed By: Otis Redding

It was 20 years ago that Britney Spears released her debut album ...Baby One More Time. It officially signaled the return of pure pop music while at the same time giving all of us permission to enjoy it. Your singers will love getting into this funky pop groove and their parents will love the trip back in time.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Performed By: Britney Spears

It was a totally awesome decade of big hair, torn jeans and lots of new young artists! This 11-minute medley will help you experience this extraordinary era. Songs include: All Night Long (All Night), Flashdance...What a Feeling, Footloose, I Love Rock 'n Roll, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Let's Hear It for the Boy, Material Girl, Thriller. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 11:00.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

The 1990s saw a fusion of styles with rock continuing in popularity with influences of soul, funk, dance-pop and hip hop. Pop/Show choirs and their listeners will love recreating the sound of an era with this 7-minute medley of '90s hits: Livin' La Vida Loca (Ricky Martin), Opposites Attract (Paula Abdul), Smooth (Santana), Step by Step (New Kids on the Block). Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 7:00.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Warm vocal harmonies shimmer above the lush piano accompaniment of this classic Leon Russell song from 1970 most memorably covered by The Carpenters. An excellent choice for concert and vocal jazz groups! Available Separately SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, drm). Duration: ca. 4:45.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Leon Russell | Performed By: Carpenters

Perfect as a pop concert closer, the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen continues to wow a new generation of listeners. Includes: Another One Bites the Dust, Bohemian Rhapsody, We are the Champions and We Will Rock You. Performance Time: Approx. 4:40.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental ePak (Parts for Guitar, Bass and Drums).

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Freddie Mercury | Performed By: Queen

John Lennon thought that the lyrics to this song were the most poetic he had ever written. Combined with a beautiful and singable melody and now a solid arrangement, this is a classic song that is timeless.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: John Lennon Paul McCartney | Performed By: Beatles

Bill Withers is one of America's premier singer/songwriters and his timeless music combines soulful warmth with a genuine honesty and sensitivity. This pop hit continues to connect with audiences today just as strongly as it did when it debuted in 1972. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts (syn, gtr, b, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Bill Withers | Performed By: Bill Withers

There's a party goin' on! The classic Lionel Richie 1983 #1 hit gets a new hot treatment for a new generation of pop music fans. Great show choir feature!Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Lionel Richie | Performed By: Lionel Richie

It was a song that defined an era! The #1 Pop Hit of 1958 by Danny and the Juniors will energize your next concert. A perfect choreography showcase! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 1:45.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Artie Singer | Performed By: Danny and the Juniors

Enjoy the fun, the energy and the nostalgia of the '80s! This medley makes a perfect concert theme or special feature for choirs of all ages. Songs include: Our Lips Are Sealed, Walk Like an Egyptian, Jessie's Girl, Mickey, Sweet Dreams Are Made of These, Whip It, Call Me, The Look of Love, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Everybody Have Fun Tonight. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally. Duration: ca: 7:50.

Arranger: Mark Brymer

The accompaniment tracks for this new arrangement are HOT. From the biggest selling album of all time--Thriller--this song reached number 1 in six countries. As one of Rolling Stone's 500 greatest songs of all time and the 100 greatest guitar songs of all time, this song and this arrangement rock just as hard today as ever. A great period piece for your show.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Michael Jackson | Performed By: Michael Jackson

From Michael Jackson's number 1 hit from 1991 to the Glee cast cover of the song, this is a song that truly spans the generations. The iconic guitar riffs add sizzle and the rhythm infused pop sound will energize your concert!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Michael Jackson | Performed By: Michael Jackson

Originally released by the Jackson 5 in 1978, this funk-fueled pop classic has a freshness that still resonates! With a sunny lead line and energetic harmonies, this is a perfect dance showcase for pop and show groups! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, bsx, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:15.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Mick Jackson | Performed By: Jackson 5

This is a classic pop/rock song first recorded in the 1950s by Tony Bennett and subsequently made popular by Bobby Vinton. This arrangement is lush, with modern harmonies and optional strings. A great ballad for your pop concert or show choir.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Lee Morris

Get your boogie down with this 80's classic by Al Jarreau that has a funky feel that still grooves! Great solo opportunities and vocal riffs make it a super feature for pop, jazz and show choirs from high school and up.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Performed By: Al Jarreau

Here is a hot dance tune that is as fresh and hot today as it was when it was released in 1978. With lyrics that urge listeners to dance (Boogie) until that just cant boogie no more, this will have your show choir dancing and your audience wishing they could recapture their moves from their younger days.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Perry Kibble | Performed By: A Taste Of Honey

All the color and light and spectacle of the 70s are distilled into this masterpiece of the era! A top ten hit for Earth, Wind & Fire in 1979, this selection will be a perfect opening for pop and show choirs looking to make an impact!

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Jonathan Lind | Performed By: Earth, Wind & Fire

The true beauty of the powerful lyrics in this Simon & Garfunkel hit from 1970 comes shining through in this accessible and well-crafted a cappella setting. From the simple and intimate opening to the full-voiced conclusion, your singers and audiences will enjoy an emotional concert experience!

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Paul Simon | Performed By: Simon and Garfunkel

Here's a churnin' and burnin' tune that's hot, hot, hot! The 1972 pop hit by Elvis Presley has been covered by dozens of other artists and will be an awesome feature for show and pop groups everywhere! Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTB, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:25.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Dennis Linde | Performed By: Elvis Presley

This easy-to-sing 5-minute medley celebrating the timeless music of the Beatles is perfect for singers and listeners of any age! Combine with your instrumental department for a Fine Arts concert finale! Includes: Can't Buy Me Love, Here Comes the Sun, In My Life.

Arranger: Paul Murtha | Composer: John Lennon | Performed By: Beatles

Featured in the 1961 Elvis film Blue Hawaii, as well as the recording of the same name, this timeless song is set here in a Doo-wop style. Perform a cappella (with vocal percussion) or with the optional piano or CD tracks.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Performed By: Elvis Presley

This 1977 pop hit by Captain & Tennille is just as hot today as it was then. Driving rhythms, infectious lyrics and our unquenchable need to dance make this new arrangement a great show choir staple.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Ray Stevens | Performed By: Captain & Tennille

The 1967 pop hit by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons takes center stage in the stage musical and film Jersey Boys. It's the sound that thrilled a generation then and now and a fantastic feature for choirs and audiences of all ages!

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Performed By: Four Seasons | Musical: Jersey Boys

Recently featured in the Dreamworks animated feature Shark Tale, this 1977 hit has found a new audience! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Ryan James | Composer: Norman Whitfield

The early hits by supergroup Chicago were remarkable for their driving rock style combined with a distinctive and integral use of horns. This 7-minute medley of early hits will introduce a new generation to these iconic hits and bring a touch of nostalgia to your pop, jazz and concert groups. Includes: Colour My World; Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?; Just You 'n' Me; Saturday In The Park; 25 Or 6 To 4.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Performed By: Chicago

Harry Nilsson's 1971 novelty song tells the story of what happens when you put the lime in the coconut! A fun, free-spirited change-of-pace in calypso style!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Harry Nilsson | Performed By: Harry Nilsson

This one-of-a-kind '70s power-rock hit by Styx will surely add a unique touch to your concert programming. The epic and fanciful tale begins with a short and easy solo ballad, followed by an awesome power-rock journey to its dramatic conclusion. Heroic and inspiring!Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet 1 & 2, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Synthesizer, Guitar, opt. Guitar 2, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Dennis DeYoung | Performed By: Styx

Dwight Yoakam topped the country charts with his remake of the 1980 #1 song by Queen. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Freddie Mercury | Performed By: Dwight Yoakam

With a walking bass line, sizzling horns and over-the-top vocals this rockabilly hit from Queen gets a vocal jazz remake! Equally effective with pop/show choirs, this chart will put your group on the map!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Freddie Mercury | Performed By: Queen

One of the most influential groups of the late 1960s, Sly & the Family Stone soared up the charts, with a soul/funk/rock sound that captured the sound of an era! With rock guitar riffs, a funk bassline, gospel organ and riveting a cappella vocal break, the song was destined for greatness. A fantastic dance feature for show choirs and pop groups!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Sylvester Stewart | Performed By: Sly and the Family Stone

Here is the iconic 1960s hit by Martha & the Vandellas on overdrive! A perfect show choir theme, this arrangement opens with a vocal build punctuated by horn punches and handclaps before exploding into the instantly recognized verse. The party atmosphere continues with a fun vocal stack before closing with the final powerful call. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:25.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: William Stevenson | Performed By: Martha & The Vandellas

Enjoy the classic party sound of the '80s in this Lionel Richie pop hit. Great for show choirs! Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental Pak (Parts for Trumpet 1 & 2, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass and Drums)

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Lionel Richie | Performed By: Lionel Richie

This Beatles pop hit is a 1966 throwback featuring the iconic guitar intro and satiric lyrics that all generations will love! Super fun for all types of ensembles!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: John Lennon | Performed By: Beatles

This iconic song from the 1960s, a hit for both the Shirelles and the Mamas & the Papas among others, has maintained its popularity through the generations and with music fans of all ages. Your singers will love the familiar triadic harmonies and smooth groove!

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Ralph Bass | Performed By: Mamas and The Papas

Ranked on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, this 1973 soulful soft rock song by the Eagles can occupy any place in your concert, as it's storytelling and memorable strains linger on well after the song has ended.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Performed By: Eagles

One of Fleetwood Mac's most enduring hits continues to influence a new generation of listeners. A great hook and a super message!Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental ePak. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Christine McVie | Performed By: Fleetwood Mac

We're havin' a good time! The classic rock harmonies that are a signature of Queen's sound are a natural fit for this driving choral arrangement. The over-the-top lyrics are dynamic sections make this offering a great opener to any Pops concert.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Freddie Mercury | Performed By: Queen

Three top tunes by the 70s group Earth Wind & Fire combine to create a sizzling 5-minute showcase that is perfect for any time of year! Solid vocals and hot horns add sizzle! Songs include: Boogie Wonderland, In The Stone, September. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 5:00.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Performed By: Earth, Wind & Fire

This classic pop tune, full of energy and drive, is given a techno-pop feel with a relentless synthesizer part, cool rhythm section and tight vocals. A great opener for your show.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Peter Wolf | Performed By: Wang Chung

Harmonies and melodies layer above the irresistible bass line in this top hit by Sly and the Family Stone that celebrates the diversity and connectedness of us all. A celebration of rhythm and soul!

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Sylvester Stewart | Performed By: Sly and the Family Stone

Released in 1978 by the iconic R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire, this classic is still hot and the lyrics are relevant for young people. Like so many of EW&F's songs, this lends itself perfectly to choral singing while maintaining its up-beat groove.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Performed By: Earth, Wind & Fire

Here is one of the most well-known and beloved rock n' roll songs of all time. Released in 1968 it has been covered by dozens of performers and featured in dozens of movies, TV shows and commercials. This is a pure rendering of a classic song and one your students will love to re-create. A great horn band accompaniment is available as well as an accompaniment recording.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Dave Mason | Performed By: Joe Cocker

This '80s rock tune has continued to be heard in commercials and sports venues around the world. It is used to inspire sports crowds, convince us to buy a product and now it can be used by you to get your audience rocking.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Joey Tempest | Performed By: Europe

Salute the sounds of the 70s with this funk-fueled selection of the Steve Miller pop hit from 1977. Perform with hot horns and authentic guitar riffs, it's a perfect chart for pop and show groups wanting to impress!

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Steve Miller | Performed By: Steve Miller

This Rod Stewart classic is a heart-felt song about a love that a parent has for their kids. It is timeless and continues to be covered by major pop artists and included in TV and movies.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Rod Stewart | Performed By: Rod Stewart

Covered countless times by artists around the globe, Bob Dylan's seminal work was originally composed as a lullaby for his eldest son Jesse, bestowing wishes and blessings upon him. As a choral, Forever Young works especially well as a adulatory song for graduations!

Arranger: Bob Dylan | Composer: Bob Dylan | Performed By: Bob Dylan