Set in a bluesy a cappella shuffle, this funky original by Kirby Shaw (a.k.a. Dr. Jazz!) will have you flying solo!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Set in a bluesy a cappella shuffle, this funky original by Kirby Shaw (a.k.a. Dr. Jazz!) will have you flying solo!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

It's a mad, mad, mad, mad, madrigal indeed where the fa-la-la's get mixed up with the shoo-bee-doo-bee-doo's and the rama-lama-ding-dong's! This novelty song for madrigal groups, concert choirs or jazz groups will bring smiles to the crowd!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Beginning choirs will love the imagery and contemporary harmonies in this a cappella original. Perfect for contest or concert use, the optional hand drums provide additional rhythmic background.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

An inspired a cappella treatment of the "Fats" Waller classic! Many fun options in the center section - "Rudy Vallee" solo, tap solo, etc. Totally unique!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Fats Waller | Musical: Ain't Misbehavin'

You'll raise the roof with this soul-stirring and heartfelt arrangement of the traditional Bahamian spiritual. Energized rhythms and surprise harmonies will help you create a compelling concert experience.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

John Newton's famous and beloved hymn is perhaps the most well-known song in the world. This traditional setting for SSAA a cappella will surely have a profound effect on your singers and audiences.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: John Newton

Bringing freshness to the familiar, this gospel-tinged a cappella arrangement of the powerful patriotic classic will have audiences out of their chairs and onto their feet.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Samuel A. Ward

This unique island-flavored setting is a joyful and energetic treatment of the traditional 19th century Austrian carol.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

A classic American folksong in a soulful unaccompanied setting that lends itself to so many performance options! Available separately: SATB a cappella, SSAA a cappella, TTBB a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:35.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

The Irish Dance phenomenon is alive and well and as popular as ever. Here is an original song that captures the energy and excitement brought to every Irish dance program.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Kirby Shaw

The Irish Dance phenomenon is alive and well and as popular as ever. Here is an original song that captures the energy and excitement brought to every Irish dance program.

Composer: Kirby Shaw

This classic spiritual explodes with energy in an exuberant Kirby Shaw a cappella setting. Available: SATB a cappella, SAB a cappella, TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

The traditional English carol is remade with a contemporary jazz flair that is refreshing and rhythmically vibrant. A wonderful choice for caroling and vocal groups who take their holiday programming into the community! Available: SATB a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Here's a perfect theme song for your a cappella ensemble! Set against fingersnaps on 2 and 4, this peppy tune has plenty of energy and personality with optional spoken and sung solos throughout! Duration: ca. 2:00.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Designed to showcase that special soloist in your choir, this spiritual gets an upbeat a cappella treatment that allows for an optional audience sing-/snap-along. Available: SATB a cappella, SSAA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Designed to showcase that special soloist in your choir, this spiritual gets an upbeat a cappella treatment that allows for an optional audience sing-/snap-along.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Traditional

The directive at the beginning of the new arrangement states Driving Rock and rock it does. The relentless forward motion is thrilling and your choir will love to get on board.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

The directive at the beginning of the new arrangement states Driving Rock and rock it does. The relentless forward motion is thrilling and your choir will love to get on board.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

An invigorating adaptation of one of the great spirituals!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This powerful original spiritual recounts the tale of Shadrach, Meshach and Abegnego as they escape the mighty fiery furnace of King Nebuchadnezzar. A super showcase for men's groups! Performance Time: Approx. 3:40

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This powerful original spiritual tells the stories of Biblical heroes through a dramatic and declamatory a cappella style. Feature your best soloist and bring down the house! Duration: ca. 2:05.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This powerful original spiritual tells the stories of Biblical heroes through a dramatic and declamatory a cappella style. Feature your best soloist and bring down the house! Duration: ca. 2:05.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

How long will it be for freedom's light to shine on me? Call and response between soloist and choir dramatize the powerful plea for freedom in this extremely effective original spiritual.Available separately: SATB and SAB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:50.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This whimsical gem for treble choirs will captivate your audiences. Kirby's exquisite arrangement of this classic song lets each section blossom with a turn at the melody. Charming!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Harry Carroll

We know Kirby for his jazzy arrangements of every style. With this original he recreates the sound of bagpipes and makes them better with jazzy harmonies, independent vocal lines and NO DRONE. This is nothing but fun.

Composer: Kirby Shaw

We know Kirby for his jazzy arrangements of every style. With this original he recreates the sound of bagpipes and makes them better with jazzy harmonies, independent vocal lines and NO DRONE. This is nothing but fun.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Kirby Shaw

This bright and cheerful original will surely be heard resounding throughout the halls of your school - it's that irresistible!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Now available in an SSAA setting, this vocal jazz standard gets a great a cappella treatment with the Kirby Shaw touch! Still swings!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Ben Oakland | Performed By: Manhattan Transfer

This joyful celebration of the human voice is wordless except for "Imba wimbo wakona" which is Swahili for "sing songs forever." A great showcase for jazz and pop groups!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This wonderful song from the Underground Railroad movement is full of emotions. Those emotions are carefully captured here giving your singers the opportunity to pour themselves into this important music from an important time.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This a cappella gem starts with a vocal rhythm pattern behind a solo, gradually building in intensity into a duet, a trio and finally a triumphant SSAA 4th verse. All the parts have interesting vocal lines, the drama is constant and the lyrics are inspiring - a unique and powerful arrangement!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: o932q21q23

A classic Kirby Shaw setting of a Gershwin ballad.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: George Gershwin | Musical: The Goldwyn Follies

The Rodgers & Hart

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Musical: Babes in Arms

Now available for TTBB choirs! Using jazz articulation in an exuberant spiritual style, this original provides an exciting dimension to choral programming!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Celebrating our earth's diversity and richness, here is a concert original for 3-Part Mixed choir. The text is adapted from an ancient Egyptian poem. The a cappella setting lets your singers shine while it explores elements of chant and polyphony.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Kirby Shaw

Celebrating our earth's diversity and richness, here is a concert original for 3-Part Mixed choir. The text is adapted from an ancient Egyptian poem. The a cappella setting lets your singers shine while it explores elements of chant and polyphony.

Composer: Kirby Shaw

This original a cappella Christmas spiritual is packed with rhythmic vitality and inspiring lyrics. Features a great hook and call-and-response solos.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Hold on to your choir robes! This invigorating a cappella adaptation of one of the great traditional spirituals will bring your audience to their feet!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Here we have a fresh new take on this familiar African-American spiritual with contemporary harmonies, added passing tones that bring passion and excitement, a small group descant and a steady build to a powerful climax. A wonderful closer or encore to your program.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Uplifting lyrics, fun-to-sing melodies and a unique form will make this new original spiritual an instant hit - smack dab in the middle of the spirit zone! Available: SATB a cappella, SAB a cappella, SSAA a cappella, TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: 2:20.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Kirby Shaw's rich a cappella setting sounds much more difficult than it is, thanks to careful voice leading. It will give a special touch to assemblies or any other performance.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Francis Scott Key

This treatment of a classic spiritual by Kirby Shaw includes the elements that always seem to work: a soulful solo, supportive choral parts that have their own interest, and new verses that are seamless in the story. A winner!

Arranger: K Shaw

This treatment of a classic spiritual by Kirby Shaw includes the elements that always seem to "work": a soulful solo, supportive choral parts that have their own interest, and new verses that are seamless in the story. A winner!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: John Wesley Work

With triadic harmonies, solo/group call and response and a joyful bass line, this a cappella spiritual is well-crafted for success - an ideal showcase for pop, jazz and concert choirs!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Let music fill you heart with joy in this delightful madrigal style piece. Easily learned and a great concert change of pace!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw