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

Featured on NBC's The Sing-Off, this #1 hit by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing features two soloists with a rich vocal accompaniment. Opening simply, it builds consistently through two key changes to an electrifying final cadence. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: John DeNicola, Donald Markowitz, Franke Previte 

It's a rock classic tour-de-force! Now available in a clever a cappella setting, it's a perfect pop/jazz feature or as a tongue-in-cheek encore for concert groups.

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: Freddie Mercury | Performed By: Queen

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

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

After a riveting vocal intro, this 1969 #1 hit by the Beatles explodes into the familiar groove performed totally a cappella, with some awesome contemporary touches that make this chart a refreshing change of pace for vocal jazz and pop groups alike. Challenging, but well worth the effort! Duration: ca. 4:15.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: John Lennon | Performed By: Beatles

The Beatles iconic song from 1966 in a stunning a cappella setting that crosses boundaries between pop, jazz and concert choral in a spectacular fashion! This arrangement is breathtaking!

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: John Lennon | Performed By: Beatles

From the Beatles' 1966 Revolver album, this a cappella with optional piano setting radiates optimism and is infused with rhythmic vitality. Duration: ca. 2:10

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: John Lennon | Performed By: Beatles

The #1 hit from 1967 by the Young Rascals in a smooth vocals-only setting perfectly captures the relaxed slow groove of the song with an easy vocal accompaniment and a irresistible solo. Duration: ca. 2:45

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Felix Cavaliere | Performed By: Young Rascals

This 1986 song by Peter Gabriel was included on the 2013 mini-season of NBC's The Sing-Off and features a fantastic vocal groove, gospel style back-up chorus and riveting lead solo. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Peter Gabriel

Billy Joel's pop hit from 1978 receives a fresh and contemporary treatment in this a cappella setting, with melodic lines seamlessly moving from part to part within a light vocal texture that will challenge your pop/jazz singers to perform at peak level! Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Billy Joel | Performed By: Billy Joel

Billy Joel's 1978 pop hit expresses a universal truth in a simple and beautiful way, and this a cappella setting will resonate with listeners at many concert occasions.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Billy Joel | Performed By: Billy Joel

Whichever version of Lean on Me you've heard; Bill Withers did it first. In 1972, Withers released this #1 single to critical and popular acclaim. The message of this ageless song is unmistakable and Mac Huff's a cappella arrangement is sublime.

Composer: Bill Withers

One of the landmark songs of the 20th century and certainly at the apex of the Beatles catalog, this #1 pop hit from 1970 in this a cappella setting will be an inspirational choice for choral concerts of all types.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Paul McCartney | Performed By: Beatles

To make positive change in the world, start with the face you see in the mirror! Michael Jackson's pop hit from 1988 makes a powerful impact through the immediacy of a cappella vocals! Available separately: SATB a cappella, TTBB a cappella. Duration: ca. 3:30.

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

Hailed as one of the most underrated guitar players on the planet, Paul Simon and his writing/singing partner Art Garfunkel were tasked with creating the soundtrack to 1967's coming-of-age film The Graduate. Vocal percussion, sensitive guitar licks, and the duo's signature harmony all coalesce in this stunning a cappella arrangement from Philip Lawson!

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: Paul Simon | Performed By: Simon and Garfunkel | Musical: Cats

From 1965, this classic by the Beatles showcases the purity of a cappella voices highlighting the beauty and longing of this expressive song. The opening and closing are largely homophonic, with a quasi-Baroque middle section adding interest. Harmonic freshness and occasional rhythmic extensions of the lyric highlight the text in a way that enhances the poetry. For pop, jazz and concert choirs.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: John Lennon | Performed By: Beatles

Hailed as one of the most underrated guitar players on the planet, Paul Simon and his writing/singing partner Art Garfunkel were tasked with creating the soundtrack to 1967's coming-of-age film The Graduate. Vocal percussion, sensitive guitar licks, and the duo's signature harmony all coalesce in this stunning a cappella arrangement from Philip Lawson!

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: Paul Simon | Performed By: Simon and Garfunkel

Using vocals only to create the musical tapestry from the rhythmic and harmonic background to the iconic piccolo trumpet line, this #1 Beatles hit from 1967 will really wow your audience and be a blast to rehearse and perform!

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Paul McCartney | Performed By: Beatles

This happy tune recorded by the Beatles was a #1 hit in 1967 and it still brings smiles to listeners of all ages today! This a cappella setting features beatbox percussion, finger snaps and even a faux trumpet and provides lots of musical satisfaction and even a few surprises! Available: SATB a cappella. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Paul McCartney | Performed By: Beatles

This 1989 #1 pop hit by Richard Marx will provide a wonderful romantic moment in a Valentine's concert, spring concert or any time you need a special expression of love! The background vocals create a warm texture and the melodic phrases will warm the heart!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Richard Marx | Performed By: Richard Marx

Here's a great motivator for guys' groups! The 1961 #1 hit by Dion is a doo-wop classic, with triadic harmonics, and lead solo to bring down the house!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Dion Francis DiMucci | Performed By: Dion & The Belmonts

From 1973, this pop hit by Three Dog Night is a buoyant song full of tasty harmonies and a warm gospel groove that will infuse your concert with the hopefulness and joy. This "vocals only" edition will be especially effective for choirs of all types!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Daniel Moore | Performed By: Three Dog Night

Men's choirs and quartets will "dig" the hip sounds of Brian Setzer in this setting for unaccompanied voices! You'll love the way the vocal parts trade riffs and the audience will rave!

Arranger: Christopher Peterson | Composer: Brian Setzer | Performed By: Brian Setzer Orchestra

The intimacy and directness of a cappella singing create a special emotional atmosphere in this tender setting of the Grammy award-winning pop hit by Eric Clapton. You will create a magical concert moment with the gentle guitar-style accompaniment recreated by the vocals and the heartfelt lyrics.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Eric Clapton | Performed By: Eric Clapton

Billy Joel's pop hit from 1983 is a perennial favorite and evokes an even earlier time in America's pop history. Now available for mixed and SSA voicings, your groups will love to perform these well-crafted arrangements. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Billy Joel | Performed By: Billy Joel