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You are never to young to swing to a jazz beat so get your beginning ensembles performing some of these vocal jazz standards.
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Review: "Lullaby of Birdland" - Introduce your young choir to this famous jazz classic! Set in an easy swing with great part-writing and craftsmanship!"A-Tisket, A-Tasket" - Was it red? No no no. Was it brown? No no no. The famous Ella Fitzgerald rendition of a classic nursery song is a sassy, jazzy twist on the familiar lyrics. A great Discovery Series choice for developing jazz style in your younger choirs! "Sweet Home Chicago" - Introduce your young singers to the blues with this Robert Johnson classic from 1937, memorably covered by The Blues Brothers. With the shuffle style rhythm, vocal fall-offs and accessible jazz harmonies, learning opportunities abound! "Choo Choo Ch' Boogie" - This 1940s classic is the perfect introduction to swing music for developing choirs. Easy voice-leading and a supportive accompaniment make this a breeze to learn.
Songlist: Lullaby of Birdland, A-Tisket, A-Tasket, Sweet Home Chicago, Choo Choo Ch' Boogie, Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Voicing: Teen
Review: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas (and All That Jazz)" - Here's the famous traditional holiday greeting set in an easy, laid-back swing style that is just the deal for younger choirs who want to learn jazz style! "Swingle Bells!" - Younger and developing groups will build important vocal jazz skills in this straight-ahead swing arrangement of Jingle Bells. Good voice-leading, well-voiced chords and a supportive and authentic accompaniment will make it right in the pocket for a successful experience!"Christmas Time Is Here" - The tender ballad from A Charlie Brown Christmas is a perfect jazz-flavored choice for younger choirs. Well-crafted vocal lines and a tasty piano accompaniment assure success.
Songlist: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (and All That Jazz), Swingle Bells!, Christmas Time Is Here
Review: "Steppin' Out with My Baby" - This arrangement really sizzles! The lively treatment of this Irving Berlin standard has lots of pizzazz and makes a great teaching piece as well!"The Way You Look Tonight" - Since it first was heard in 1936, this classic song has enthralled performers and listeners everywhere! Set here in an easy Discovery Series swing, it makes a perfect first experience for young singers learning vocal jazz style!"Bandstand Boogie" - Your younger choirs will develop authentic jazz style and have fun in the process with this setting of the American Bandstand theme song. A great opener or concert theme!"Teach Me the Blues" - Your choir will love singin' the Blues with this fun and educational swingin' original. Learn about the Blues scale, blue notes, chords, riffs and more!
Songlist: Steppin' Out with My Baby, The Way You Look Tonight, Bandstand Boogie
Voicing: Teen
Review: "Chickery Chick" - Your singers will have fun with this novelty song from the 1940s and develop their vocal jazz chops at the same time! Opening in a happy-go-lucky 6/8, it sounds like an Italian street song full of nonsense lyrics, then it transitions into 4/4 swing with an easy scat section. "Stray Cat Strut" - Your younger and developing groups will dig the rockabilly sounds of Brian Setzer in this pop hit from 1983! Fun jazzy lyrics and well-crafted for success! "The Pink Panther" - From the opening strains, everyone will recognize the quirky, jazzy theme by Henry Mancini! Younger singers will beg to sing this well-crafted arrangement with scat lyrics! "He Beeped When He Shoulda Bopped" - Written by jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, this bebop standard makes a perfect introduction to the world of vocal jazz for younger choirs.
Songlist: Chickery Chick, Stray Cat Strut, The Pink Panther, He Beeped When He Shoulda Bopped
Voicing: Teen
Review: "Birdland" - A jazz classic written by keyboardist Joe Zawinul with lyrics by Jon Hendricks now arranged for younger choirs. A perfect showcase for your beginning vocal jazz group! "Java Jive" - It's America's favorite beverage! This great standard from the '40s regained the spotlight in the Manhattan Transfer version from 1975. This well-crafted Discovery Series arrangement will showcase your young singers at their swingin' best!"Beyond the Sea" - Here is a swing treatment of the contemporary pop standard most famously recorded in a big band swing style by Bobby Darin in 1959. Great for learning vocal jazz technique."Tuxedo Junction" - From Glenn Miller to The Manhattan Transfer, this Discovery Series arrangement gives you an authentic setting for your younger choirs! Featuring the jazzy lead line supported by the ba-bop chorus and a written scat section, your singers will groove to this accessible chart!"Basin Street Blues" - Recorded by American jazz legend, Louis Armstrong, here is a great teaching tool for introducing blues styles to your younger choirs.
Songlist: Birdland, Java Jive, Beyond the Sea, Tuxedo Junction, Basin Street Blues
Voicing: Teen
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Was it red? No no no. Was it brown? No no no. The famous Ella Fitzgerald rendition of a classic nursery song is a sassy, jazzy twist on the familiar lyrics. A great Discovery Series choice for developing jazz style in your younger choirs! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald
Was it red? No no no. Was it brown? No no no. The famous Ella Fitzgerald rendition of a classic nursery song is a sassy, jazzy twist on the familiar lyrics. A great Discovery Series choice for developing jazz style in your younger choirs! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald
Your younger choirs will develop authentic jazz style and have fun in the process with this setting of the American Bandstand theme song. A great opener or concert theme! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Arranger: Roger Emerson
Your younger choirs will develop authentic jazz style and have fun in the process with this setting of the American Bandstand theme song. A great opener or concert theme! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Arranger: Roger Emerson
Recorded by American jazz legend, Louis Armstrong, here is a great teaching tool for introducing blues styles to your younger choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:25.
Arranger: Tom Anderson | Composer: Spencer Williams | Performed By: Louis Armstrong
Here is a swing treatment of the contemporary pop standard most famously recorded in a big band swing style by Bobby Darin in 1959. Great for learning vocal jazz technique, it will be a fantastic choice for younger or developing choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Jack Lawrence | Performed By: Bobby Darin
Here is a swing treatment of the contemporary pop standard most famously recorded in a big band swing style by Bobby Darin in 1959. Great for learning vocal jazz technique, it will be a fantastic choice for younger or developing choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Jack Lawrence | Performed By: Bobby Darin
A jazz classic written by keyboardist Joe Zawinul with lyrics by Jon Hendricks now arranged for younger choirs. A perfect showcase for your beginning vocal jazz group! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Joe Zawinul | Performed By: Lambert, Hendricks and Ross
Younger and developing mixed and treble choirs will enjoy performing this jazz inflected doo-wop song from the 1930s, but made popular in 1961 by the vocal group the Marcels. A perfect selection for enhancing blend and articulation and a quick learn!
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Richard Rodgers
Younger and developing mixed and treble choirs will enjoy performing this jazz inflected doo-wop song from the 1930s, but made popular in 1961 by the vocal group the Marcels. A perfect selection for enhancing blend and articulation and a quick learn!
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Richard Rodgers
Your singers will have fun with this novelty song from the 1940s and develop their vocal jazz chops at the same time! Opening in a happy-go-lucky 6/8, it sounds like an Italian street song full of nonsense lyrics, then it transitions into 4/4 swing with an easy scat section. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Your singers will have fun with this novelty song from the 1940s and develop their vocal jazz chops at the same time! Opening in a happy-go-lucky 6/8, it sounds like an Italian street song full of nonsense lyrics, then it transitions into 4/4 swing with an easy scat section. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
This 1940s classic is the perfect introduction to swing music for developing choirs. Easy voice-leading and a supportive accompaniment make this a breeze to learn. Level 1. Available separately: 2-Part and 3-Part Mixed. VoiceTrax CD also available. performance time approx. 2:45.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Vaughn Horton
The tender ballad from A Charlie Brown Christmas is a perfect jazz-flavored choice for younger choirs. Well-crafted vocal lines and a tasty piano accompaniment assure success. Discovery Level 2. Available separately: : 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed and VoiceTrax CD. Approx. Performance Time: 2:45
Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Lee Mendelson | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. VoiceTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30. Discovery Level 2.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Duke Ellington | Performed By: Duke Ellington
This Discovery series edition of Stevie Wonder's 1973 song packs all the joyful Latin energy you would want into an accessible arrangement that is super cool and fun to sing. Great for building skills and style, the voice-leading is well-crafted for your beginning and developing jazz/pop groups.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Stevie Wonder | Performed By: Stevie Wonder
This Discovery series edition of Stevie Wonder's 1973 song packs all the joyful Latin energy you would want into an accessible arrangement that is super cool and fun to sing. Great for building skills and style, the voice-leading is well-crafted for your beginning and developing jazz/pop groups.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Stevie Wonder | Performed By: Stevie Wonder
Written by jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, this bebop standard makes a perfect introduction to the world of vocal jazz for younger choirs. Discovery Level 2. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Performed By: Dizzy Gillespie
It's America's favorite beverage! This great standard from the '40s regained the spotlight in the Manhattan Transfer version from 1975. This well-crafted Discovery Series arrangement will showcase your young singers at their swingin' best! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Ben Oakland | Performed By: Manhattan Transfer
Bohm bayo, wayo, bohm bye ah. Written for young singers, this joyful wordless original is an optimistic celebration of life! Easily learned, it will thrill your singers and listeners!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. VoiceTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10. Discovery Level 2.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Introduce your young choir to this famous jazz classic! Set in an easy swing with great part-writing and craftsmanship!
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: George Shearing
Introduce your young choir to this famous jazz classic! Set in an easy swing with great part-writing and craftsmanship!
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: George Shearing
The smooth sounds of Brazilian jazz great Antonio Carlos Jobim are set here in a sensational Discovery Jazz chart. This song topped the charts in 1963 and will be an excellent selection for young singers to develop a feel for bossa nova style! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim
The smooth sounds of Brazilian jazz great Antonio Carlos Jobim are set here in a sensational Discovery Jazz chart. This song topped the charts in 1963 and will be an excellent selection for young singers to develop a feel for bossa nova style! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim
The smooth sounds of the samba shimmer in this well-crafted setting of the classic song that maintains its popularity even today. Great for developing style and blend as well as being an excellent introduction to the culture of Brazil!
Arranger: Roger Emerson
The smooth sounds of the samba shimmer in this well-crafted setting of the classic song that maintains its popularity even today. Great for developing style and blend as well as being an excellent introduction to the culture of Brazil!
Arranger: Roger Emerson
This arrangement really sizzles! The lively treatment of this Irving Berlin standard has lots of pizzazz and makes a great teaching piece as well! Discovery Level 2. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Irving Berlin
This arrangement really sizzles! The lively treatment of this Irving Berlin standard has lots of pizzazz and makes a great teaching piece as well! Discovery Level 2. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Irving Berlin
Your younger and developing groups will dig the rockabilly sounds of Brian Setzer in this pop hit from 1983! Fun jazzy lyrics and well-crafted for success! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Brian Setzer | Performed By: Stray Cats
Introduce your young singers to the blues with this Robert Johnson classic from 1937, memorably covered by The Blues Brothers. With the shuffle style rhythm, vocal fall-offs and accessible jazz harmonies, learning opportunities abound!
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Robert Johnson
Introduce your young singers to the blues with this Robert Johnson classic from 1937, memorably covered by The Blues Brothers. With the shuffle style rhythm, vocal fall-offs and accessible jazz harmonies, learning opportunities abound!
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Robert Johnson
Here is an original jazz suite that is perfectly suited to treble choirs or developing mixed groups in middle school and high school. The lyrics for all three songs are about the joy and fun of singing and include an opening tune in medium swing, a jazz waltz and an uptempo cut-time swing.
Arranger: Mac Huff
Younger and developing groups will build important vocal jazz skills in this straight-ahead swing arrangement of Jingle Bells. Good voice-leading, well-voiced chords and a supportive and authentic accompaniment will make it right in the pocket for a successful experience! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Arranger: Roger Emerson
Younger and developing groups will build important vocal jazz skills in this straight-ahead swing arrangement of Jingle Bells. Good voice-leading, well-voiced chords and a supportive and authentic accompaniment will make it right in the pocket for a successful experience! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Arranger: Roger Emerson
From the opening strains, everyone will recognize the quirky, jazzy theme by Henry Mancini! Younger singers will beg to sing this well-crafted arrangement with scat lyrics! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Henry Mancini | Musical: Pink Panther
Since it first was heard in 1936, this classic song has enthralled performers and listeners everywhere! Set here in an easy Discovery Series swing, it makes a perfect first experience for young singers learning vocal jazz style! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Jerome Kern
From Glenn Miller to The Manhattan Transfer, this Discovery Series arrangement gives you an authentic setting for your younger choirs! Featuring the jazzy lead line supported by the ba-bop chorus and a written scat section, your singers will groove to this accessible chart! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: William Johnson | Performed By: Manhattan Transfer
From Glenn Miller to The Manhattan Transfer, this Discovery Series arrangement gives you an authentic setting for your younger choirs! Featuring the jazzy lead line supported by the ba-bop chorus and a written scat section, your singers will groove to this accessible chart! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: William Johnson | Performed By: Manhattan Transfer
Here's the famous traditional holiday greeting set in an easy, laid-back swing style that is just the deal for younger choirs who want to learn jazz style! Discovery level 1. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Arranger: Roger Emerson
Here's the famous traditional holiday greeting set in an easy, laid-back swing style that is just the deal for younger choirs who want to learn jazz style! Discovery level 1. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Arranger: Roger Emerson
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