This theme by Darmon Meader opens in four-part with a traditional Baroque approach, then surprisingly changes to samba style. This chart is appropriate for an array of concert programming.

Arranger: Darmon Meader | Performed By: New York Voices

An unusual and lovely opening leads to the solo soprano verse, which alternates with a fun and catchy chorus. A recurring mixed meter section and beautiful lyrics add to make this a popular favorite.

Arranger: Darmon Meader | Performed By: New York Voices

This New York Voices original is set in a relaxed Brazilian style. The song contains smooth melodic content and lush harmonies. This is a great alto feature which builds to an exciting vamp.

Arranger: Meader / Ashby | Performed By: New York Voices

This terrific arrangement of the great jazz standard opens as a rubato ballad, then solo alternating with choral sections building to a double-time vocal scat solo. After the solos, then vocals build to a dramatic and strong ending climax.

Arranger: Darmon Meader | Composer: Thelonious Monk | Performed By: New York Voices

A smooth yet driving Jimmy Heath samba with soli opening that leads to a soprano solo, then alternates group vocals with solo breaks, a vocal percussion section and drum solo. Packed with fun and lots of audience appeal.

Arranger: Darmon Meader | Performed By: New York Voices