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Originally made famous by Kay Starr, this arrangement transforms the song into a playful barbershop swing, with the melody in the tenor 2 line, and lots of right homophony.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Irving Taylor
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Burt Bacharach | Performed By: Carpenters
This #1 Temptations classic makes for a great closer or encore, and will have your audience clapping along. The melody sits in a perfect range to be sung by any voice parts (bass can be sung an octave lower), and with 4 verses it's a great opportunity for a shared solo.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: Temptations
This haunting ballad was a #1 hit in 16 countries, including the U.S., making it one of the biggest songs of 2008. The setting is in the contemporary collegiate a cappella style, featuring simple lines layered into a complex, rich interwoven texture, supporting a gorgeous tenor solo.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: Timberland
As performed by NBC's The Sing Off Season Two Winners Committed on their eponymous debut album, this uplifting Stevie Wonder classic combines both rich close harmony and interwoven polyrhythmic counterpoint, making it an impressive showstopper for an advanced group. Vocal percussion optional. Note: a full video of the song can be seen on www.youtube.com.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Stevie Wonder | Performed By: Committed
Originally published in the collection Jazz Standards, this little gem is perfect for your fall concert. Lush rubato chords roll through most of the song, but the bridge is a snappy up tempo wake-up call.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Joseph Kosma
Perfect for pep rallies, sporting events and school assemblies, the breakdown in this arrangement gives your singers a chance to get everyone in the bleachers chanting and clapping along. Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah!
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Brian Wilson | Performed By: Beach Boys
Perhaps the biggest a cappella moment in modern cinema, the Barden Bellas win the ICCAs with this exact full-length arrangement from the movie Pitch Perfect, distilled into 4-part harmony plus solo. Vocal percussion optional.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: Barden Bellas
Perhaps the biggest a cappella moment in modern cinema, the Barden Bellas win the ICCAs with this exact full-length arrangement from the movie Pitch Perfect, distilled into 4-part harmony plus solo. Vocal percussion optional.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: Barden Bellas
This future classic rock tune is arranged in the contemporary collegiate a cappella style with six vocal parts supporting the melody with a blend of sassy vocal harmonies and crisp, edgy instrumental textures. Works well with vocal percussion or drums (not notated, but easily improvised).
Arranger: Deke Sharon
The Beatles greatest modern folk song is finally available for SSA groups, with the melody moving between vocal parts and interspersed elements of counterpoint and 3-part harmony.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Paul McCartney | Performed By: Beatles
A perennial favorite of student a cappella groups since one-hit wonder Deep Blue Something charted in the 90s, this upbeat tune is finally available in published form.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: Deep Blue Something
This Van Morrison classic is accessible for newly formed a cappella groups, and satisfying for more experienced ensembles.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Van Morrison | Performed By: Van Morrison
Finally a setting of this Charlie Brown Christmas classic that doesn't require a children's choir! The sweetly sentimental Tenor 1 melody floats over and dips into a woven texture of rich jazz harmonies.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Lee Mendelson | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
ABBA is back, so get some dancing shoes for your choir! Upbeat, infectious and fun, this arrangement will bring energy to singers and get audiences dancing in the aisles.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Benny Andersson | Performed By: ABBA | Musical: Mamma Mia!
Pitch Perfect starts with a bang - The Treblemaker's arrangement of the modern Rhianna classic. A perfect show opener or closer for your male a cappella group (4-parts plus solo, vocal percussion optional).
Arranger: Deke Sharon
Let your students express themselves with this 90s "soft metal" hit by Incubus. In the collegiate a cappella style, this song brings a message of self-empowerment: "When I drive myself my light is found." This arrangement is challenging rhythmically, giving your advanced students a lesson in syncopation they will relish.Available separately: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Arranger: Deke Sharon / Dietz
This Beatles classic is given a modern a cappella twist by noted arranger Deke Sharon.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: John Lennon | Performed By: Beatles
If it wasn't written by Sting, this haunting melody could easily be a traditional English fold song. The melody moves through all four women's parts, with the background texture changing in each verse, ranging from arpeggiated polyphony to warm close harmony.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Sting | Performed By: Sting
From the smash hit musical Wicked, this pop anthem is perfect for end of year concerts, graduations, or anytime you're celebrating the bonds of friendship: Because I knew you, I have been changed for good.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Stephen Schwartz | Musical: Wicked
Sting's poignant song expresses our vulnerability, and this sensitive arrangement will touch the hearts of singers and audiences alike. Written in the collegiate a cappella style but accessible to solid high school groups, this tune is timeless.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Sting | Performed By: Sting
The happiest goth rock song ever written is now available in a cappella format, giving your coolest, moodiest singers a reason to smile. Sing it before Glee does!
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: The Cure
Music by Brian Wilson & Tony Asher, made popular by The Beach Boys in the '60s, this arrangement for women's choirs is a great one to feature your soprano soloist or section.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Brian Wilson | Performed By: Beach Boys
First performed by The Persuasions and popularized by The Nylons, this tune has become a standard for contemporary a cappella groups.
Arranger: Deke Sharon / Anne Raugh | Composer: L. Carter | Performed By: Persuasions
From the Dreamworks animated feature film "Shrek" comes this sweet and poignant Leonard Cohen hit, scored here for your women's group.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Leonard Cohen | Performed By: Leonard Cohen
This is the exact arrangement from the chart-topping album Christmas Cheers by a cappella powerhouse Straight No Chaser. Wild and fun, complete with elements of Mission Impossible, Boys II Men and Reggae. Two tenor and one bass solo.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: Straight No Chaser
A powerful soprano solo sits atop your SATB band as the groove their way through this Blondie classic. A great way to introduce your singers to modern polyrhythms and non-standard syllables in a format that's easy for them to understand and internalize.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Deborah Harry | Performed By: Blondie
One of the great female rock anthems of all time, this Pat Benetar classic makes a great last song or encore, and will have the audience bobbing their heads and screaming for more.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: Pat Benatar
Few pop songs feature better harmonies that those of the Beach Boys, and Help Me Rhonda is one of their best, with a great close harmony chorus over a swinging bass line. The melody is in the Tenor 1 line, allowing either a single or group solo.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Brian Wilson | Performed By: Beach Boys
Perfect for a spring concert, this bright Beatles classic features rich harmonies and light arpeggiated textures resulting in a warm sound without being too complex. The melody is in the Soprano 1 line, allowing either a group or individual solo.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: George Harrison | Performed By: Beatles
This timeless Beatles classic is given a hip contemporary treatment.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Paul McCartney | Performed By: Beatles
This #1 song from the Footloose soundtrack, sung by Bonnie Tyler, was one of the biggest songs of the 1980s. Bombastic and fun, it's a great feature for a female soloist, and makes a great show closer or encore.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Tom Snow and Dean Pitchford | Musical: Footloose
With rich harmonies, delicate arpeggiations and a soaring, heartfelt melody, this showstopping Bonnie Raitt ballad makes a perfect penultimate number.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: Bonnie Raitt
One of rock's most iconic women's songs (from Carole King's Tapestry), this pulsing, rhythmic arrangement incorporates elements of doo-wop and contemporary a cappella beneath a barn-burning solo. Vocal or other percussion optional.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Carole King | Performed By: Carole King
One of rock's most iconic women's songs (from Carole King's Tapestry), this pulsing, rhythmic arrangement incorporates elements of doo-wop and contemporary a cappella beneath a barn-burning solo. Vocal or other percussion optional.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Carole King | Performed By: Carole King
A soulful tenor solo soaring over rhythmic four part harmonies brings this Marvin Gaye Motown classic to life. A perfect mid-set song to show off your group's ability to groove.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Norman Whitfield | Performed By: Marvin Gaye
If you've been looking for a fresh, playful holiday song to put a big smile on everyone's face, look no further! This forgotten classic from the late 1950's big, bright, brassy, and sassy, with the melody shared by all four voice parts, and even a section where the group becomes a (vocal) brass band. It is a Dr. Demento Christmas staple.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: John Rox | Performed By: Gayla Peevey
A modern ballad that translates well from small ensemble to large chorus, with a timeless message and powerful harmonies. Solo can be sung by an alto, soprano or tenor. Great for graduations and other events.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Chrissie Hynde | Performed By: Pretenders
One of the biggest pop songs of 2008, this arrangement features a tenor solo supported by a six part vocal-instrumental texture, weaving together in a light reggae feel that supports the original's sweet harmonies.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Jason Mraz | Performed By: Jason Mraz
Looking for a song that works for a holiday program but can be sung anytime from November through March? Featuring plenty of close harmony voicings and a swingin' big band feel, this jazz standard will remain a favorite well into Spring.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Irving Berlin
This simple, sweet setting of John Lennon's song of hope features a soprano soloist. Perfect for a group looking for a good first a cappella song, or a more advanced group interested in focusing on nuance and sincerity.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: John Lennon | Performed By: Beatles
This Classic Rock anthem originally made famous by the Steve Miller Band is a perfect set-opener or closer, with soaring vocal guitar lines and powerful rock trio harmonies. The melody is in the Tenor 2 line, allowing for a single or multiple soloists. Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: The Steve Miller Band
Remember the scene in Pitch Perfect where Beca first teaches the Barden Bellas how to sing a mashup? This is that exact arrangement from the movie, distilled into 4-part harmony plus duet. Vocal percussion optional.
Arranger: Deke Sharon
Popularized by Roberta Flack in the 1970s, updated by the Fugees and Lauryn Hill in the 90s, this song connects with many generations. This arrangement provides a terrific vehicle to show off the talents of a sensitive female soloist.Available separately: SATB a cappella and SSAA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 4:50.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Charles Fox
The debut single from 2009 by Mumford & Sons from their debut album Sigh No More packs a folk rock punch in this arrangement for unaccompanied male voices.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: Mumford & Sons
This largely forgotten oldie but goodie features rich harmonies and cascading color notes wrapped up in a sweet, sentimental lyric. A perfect song for your group to sing while serenading someone special.
Arranger: Deke Sharon
This pop hit by Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas is scored here for your advanced beginner to intermediate men's group. The hook is way catchy, and your singers will be begging to perform this one over and over again!
Arranger: Deke Sharon / Anne Raugh | Composer: Rob Thomas | Performed By: Matchbox Twenty
Originally performed by Maxx Factor on The Sing Off Season One, this a cappella arrangement is sweet, warm and easy to sing yet full and rich. The melody is in the soprano 2 part with duet and trio lines throughout.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: Maxx Factor
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