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Since 1939 Shawnee Press has led the way in providing music of the highest quality to schools, churches and ensembles of all abilities. This series feature pop hits from some of the top performers of the day.
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This gorgeous song has been recorded by some of the greatest singers of our time from 1918 to present. Kirby Shaw's arrangement gives us a slow swing, almost New Orleans-style feel and is a great show piece for any concert.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
In 1929, Fats Waller made this a standard and, in 1984, it won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award. Today, this new and lively arrangement has an upbeat piano accompaniment along with superb optional instrumental parts that add to the swingin' vocals. Arranged for mixed as well as women's voices, this is sure to be a hit!
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Fats Waller | Performed By: Fats Waller | Musical: Ain't Misbehavin'
American rock band Smash Mouth released this hit in 1999 and the SATB arrangement proved to be a huge hit. Now in new voicings, everyone gets to perform this amazing arrangement that turns the tune into an English madrigal!
Arranger: Nathan Howe | Composer: Greg Camp | Performed By: Smash Mouth
Hammerstein and Kern's popular hit, and part of the American songbook, is presented with a light and jazzy Latin feel, complete with optional instrumental parts or rhythmic accompaniment track. Smooth vocal lines sit above the exciting samba-like accompaniment. Accessible to all levels and gorgeous for many voicings. Duration: ca. 3:25
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Jerome Kern
Stand back for this fantastic new arrangement from the current hit musical revival on Broadway, Hello Dolly! Beginning with an expressive solo, the choral begins to come alive in tempo and energy until the final chord. Available in voicings to suit just about every performing ensemble with optional instrumentation, you'll feel like you're on Broadway with every performance!
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Jerry Herman | Musical: Hello Dolly
Written for ÚSesame StreetÚ by Joe Raposo in 1970 and made famous by Kermit the Frog, this song has become an American classic for many generations. It celebrates acceptance, individuality, and diversity in a touching vocal arrangement.
Arranger: Paul Langford | Performed By: Muppets | Musical: Sesame Street
Irving Berlin's much-recorded song from 1926 takes a sultry and sophisticated turn with this dynamic, jazzy arrangement that includes optional rhythm, flugelhorn and flute. The song is a symbol of cheer of being in love. Blue days, all of them gone. Nothing but blue skies from now on. An American Songbook treasure.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Irving Berlin
In 1975, KC and the Sunshine Band was the hottest disco group on the scene! Featured on many TV shows and movie soundtracks, including most famously ÚSaturday Night Fever,Ú you can now groove on down with this new arrangement of Boogie Shoes from Kirby Shaw. I wanna put on my, my, my, my, my Boogie Shoes to boogie with you. Yeah!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Richard Finch | Performed By: KC and the Sunshine Band
Kirby Shaw's phenomenal arrangement of this Simon & Garfunkel hit ballad is contemporary choral writing at its finest! The light, harmonic a cappella opening is contrasted with this soaring fresh gospel-style setting that holds opportunities for improvisation from multiple soloists. This is an excellent choice for a pops concert or graduation. Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTBB, SSA, Show Band Orchestration, StudioTrax A/P CD.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Paul Simon | Performed By: Simon and Garfunkel
The incredibly talented Mark Hayes breathes new life into this inspirational favorite. Beginning with a cool, almost tribal, percussive groove, new harmonies sweep in and out of this outstanding orchestration that only he could have created. A must for the inspirational moment in your program. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, StudioTrax CD, Orchestration.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Paul Simon | Performed By: Simon and Garfunkel
Ray Charles was one-of-a-kind and so was his music. This arrangement is based on his rousing performance of the Everly Brothers' hit; a song considered one of the 500 greatest songs of all times by Rolling Stone magazine. You'll love this energizing rendition complete with rhythm and horns and a treat for your women to sing as well as mixed choirs.
Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Felice Bryant | Performed By: Ray Charles
Stevie Nicks released this single in 1982 from her debut solo album Bella Donna. This arrangement captures the distinctive chugging 16th-note pattern and simple chord structures with moody vocals full of wonderful harmonies and rhythm that reflect the original recording.
Arranger: Paul Langford | Performed By: Stevie Nicks
This two-time GRAMMY winner from Ray Stevens is as perfect a message for today's generation as it was in the early '70s. With a gospel-feel, this piece includes a descant sung by a soloist, small group, or children's chorus, creating an anthem of love and peace with the message of understanding and acceptance. Available: SATB; SAB; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin
Performed in the Broadway musical The Boy from Oz, this Peter Allen and Carole Sager Bayer song is perfect for young voices to perform. The '20s-feel is full of bounce and energy reflecting on days of white suits, tap shoes and tails. Available: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.
Arranger: Jill Gallina | Musical: The Boy from Oz
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. were one of many in the Las Vegas casino scene and made the rat pack name famous and beloved. Here is a medley of some of their hits they did individually and as a group in concerts, stage, television and film. The medley, fantastic for mixed as well as men's choirs, includes You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime, and Come Fly with Me.
Arranger: Ryan O'Connell
A James Taylor classic, Greg's arrangements for SATB, SAB and TBB voices reflect the original recording and add lush vocal harmonies that melt into the incredible lyric. Sure to be an audience and performer favorite, it is a stunning pop ballad and an enduring concert selection. Available separately: SATB, SAB, TBB, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: James Taylor | Performed By: James Taylor
Everyone will love this '70s hit that continues to be heard in today's pop culture of musical artists, movies, and television. The classic sound of the original recording is captured in the hot, vibrant vocals for both mixed voices and male ensembles.
Arranger: Paul Langford
This endearing song from the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown will delight your audiences with its adorable lyric and sweet melody. With a tender and supportive piano accompaniment, Happiness will be a programming gem for your concert or festival in its new SATB and 3-part mixed voicings or the best-selling 2-part arrangement.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Clark Gesner | Musical: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
India.Arie's touching song sings like a mantra with its deep message of looking beyond everything in your past and see yourself for who you are. A lifting arrangement for mixed and treble voices.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Performed By: India.Arie
Written by Peter Allen and a hit for the band Pablo Cruise in 1979, this new arrangement for mixed and women's voices will heat up your concert with its hot Latin groove. Fast and furious with syncopation, energy, and horns, theres no turning back once you go to Rio!
Arranger: Ryan O'Connell | Composer: Peter Allen | Performed By: Pablo Cruise
This medley is a wonderful way to teach American classic rock 'n' roll songs, add some edge and theme to your concert, and entertain your audiences - who just might sing along! Easy to learn and perform, the medley includes I Love Rock 'n' Roll, Rock Around the Clock, and Old Time Rock and Roll.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Thomas E. Jones III
In 2012, Jimmy Fallon started a recurring segment on The Tonight Show in which The Roots use classroom instruments to play pop songs with celebrity guests. These skilled musicians pull off engaging performances using instruments many people don't take seriously beyond the elementary music room. Nathan Howe has continued his musical genius in a cappella writing with this pop tune sung a cappella with classroom percussion. It's amazing and fun and suitable for all ages with the variety of voicings available. The choral also includes notes on different ways to teach, learn, and perform the piece and all the percussion parts are included as a free download.
Arranger: Backstreet Boys | Composer: Max Martin | Performed By: Backstreet Boys
Pop, classical, soft-shoe and a little swing all contribute to the musical variations in this arrangement of the popular tune. It provides a great opportunity to teach style while being just plain fun in its novelty approach.
Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Mort Dixon
British rocker Elton John made this famous in 1983 and stated that it was my reaction to still being relevant and successful in the early 1980s. The message rings just as clear today with rock and roll still ruling the music scene, generation after generation. Instrumental parts available for a powerhouse performance.
Arranger: Pete Schmutte | Composer: Elton John | Performed By: Elton John
Irving Berlin's classic is presented here in a gentle, sweet groove with simple jazz vocals and soft rhythm. Beginning with an easy vocal riff, the familiar melody is accompanied by refreshed chords that lightly surprise and offer a new interpretation to this romantic, winter song.
Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Composer: Irving Berlin
With its breath of fresh harmony and dash of groove, this moving Beatles classic is tender, inspirational, and perfect for any occasion. Available: SATB; SAB; SSA; Digital Instrument Pack; StudioTrax CD.
Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Composer: John Lennon | Performed By: Beatles
This was a 1980 hit for Billy Joel and written as a cynical look at the new music trends that were happening at the time. Considered a rock and roll classic, this arrangement keeps true to the original and will be a powerhouse performance by men's as well as mixed choirs.
Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Billy Joel | Performed By: Billy Joel
Old MacDonald takes on a jazzy feel for young and developing choirs in this Shaw arrangement! An absolute must when introducing jazz to your singers, EIEIO now becomes a scat section with a chorus that allows for echoing and solo opportunities, if desired. Adorable on all levels!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Beginning with the key anthem from the civil rights movement,We Shall Overcome, Mark Hayes leads the singer into Bill Wither's song Lean On Me, creating a powerfully moving ballad of inspiration, hope, and courage. The orchestration adds even more spirit. Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTBB, SSA, Orchestration Score and Parts, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:55.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Bill Withers | Performed By: Pete Seeger
This famous jazz piano piece by Vince Guaraldi has been a top-selling SATB arrangement and is now available in new voicings that will fit almost any choral ensemble. Challenging, yet accessible, this piece will be a surefire novelty hit for the holiday season, or any time of year!
Arranger: Philip Kern | Musical: Peanuts
Burt Bacharach and Rudy Perez wrote this anthem dedicated to the survivors, victims and families affected by school violence. It's powerful in both lyric and melody and will certainly move your singers, audience and community when performed. We can't live like this forever, gotta have a change of heart. We can live in peace together. Why is it always a fight? If we just respect each other, though we don't see eye to eye, if we do that, love will finally start.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Burt Bacharach
From ÚFinian's Rainbow,Ú this fully-orchestrated arrangement is delightfully lush with vocal harmony. Available in voicings for all levels, the inspiring lyric of follow your dream is never heard sweeter than in this choral. Available: SATB; SAB; SSA; 2-Part; Orchestration (Print & Digital); StudioTrax CD.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Burton Lane | Musical: Finian's Rainbow
Paul Simon's fabulous '70s hit comes to choral life keeping true to its original sound. Optional tenor and soprano solos with backing chorus and gospel-style harmonies, all to a great shuffle-beat, will make this a performance gem for your mixed and men's choirs. Available: SATB; SAB; TTB; StudioTrax CD.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Paul Simon | Performed By: Paul Simon
From Rosemary Clooney to Lady Gaga, and countless television and movie appearances in between, this hit single continues to entertain with this new choral arrangement. Upbeat, rhythmic, and pure fun, this is a perfect novelty number for any performance.
Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Bob Merrill | Performed By: Rosemary Clooney
Direct from the 1950's comes this delightful little song and recorded by a myriad of artists through the decades. Mark Hayes' arrangement is full of fun and life and will be appealing to all ages. Try some movement adding a little uh to your performance and a little mambo to your stage. Absolutely timeless!
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Dick Manning | Performed By: Perry Como
This hit by soul and R&B band, Earth, Wind & Fire, is a show-stopping choral! The music-themed lyrics, hot instrumental accompaniment, and rhythmic vocals combine to create a fresh, dynamic performance piece for all ages. Available: SATB; SAB; SSA; 2-Part; Digital Instrument Pack; StudioTrax CD.
Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Maurice White | Performed By: Earth, Wind & Fire
Capturing the sound of the 1970s, this medley will be a sure-fire hit for your next concert or show. Covering styles from disco to light gospel, your singers will groove to these beats and love experiencing these iconic tunes. Available for mixed, women's and men's voices with a super hot track!
Arranger: Paul Langford
Two of Irving Berlin's most lively songs are married perfectly here in this fun swing, perfect for mixed voices of many ages as well as men's choirs and ensembles. What fun to add simple choreography and some costume flair to your performance pulling inspiration from the many generations of artists that have performed and recorded these songs for radio, television, and movies. A wonderfully classy performance piece your singers and audience will love!
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Irving Berlin
Written by Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan for their band Stealers Wheel, this was a surprise hit for them in 1973. Since then, it has been covered by numerous singers and most recently as the theme song for Grace and Frankie a Netflix original comedy. This arrangement keeps that light folk feel with a more contemporary accompaniment and will be a sure-fire hit with mixed voices as well as women's and men's groups.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Joe Egan
The theme from the T.V. series, The Golden Girls roars to new life due to the recent Betty White fan craze and is now available for your choir to sing and enjoy! Bright, happy, and a perfect song for celebrating friendship! Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:00.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin
This pop hit from ABBA is finally available as a single choral arrangement! What a wonderful selection to say thank you to someone special and a joyful number for your inspirational moment. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, SSA, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:05.
Arranger: Jerry Estes | Composer: Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus | Performed By: ABBA | Musical: Mamma Mia!
This best selling arrangement for 2-part voices has been refreshed by the arranger and now includes multiple voicings. Singers like Ella Fitzgerald to Diana Krall have recorded this novel song that includes humorous, nonsensical lyrics and it's even found its way to be performed on American Idol.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Redd Evans
From the musical Parade and covered by many artists in its lifetime, here is a superb arrangement with all the Broadway fun and finesse! It begins with an opening verse of solos in different styles reflecting the diverse nature of musical show tunes and then we hit the spirited two-beat feel and go to Broadway. A great opening to a themed concert or just a great performance piece any time of year!
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Jerry Herman
This hit from 1977 by 10cc is now a hot new arrangement for mixed and male voices. The bright, upbeat swing feel has great harmonies throughout with a pop energy that is fun to learn and sing. A great up-tempo ballad for your show or concert choir that is suitable for staging and choreography!
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Performed By: 10cc
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles first introduced this pop-hit in 1965 and Linda Ronstadt had a huge hit with it in 1975 followed by numerous singers thereafter. It's a soulful, laid-back arrangement that works well for mixed choirs and women's groups, too.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Smokey Robinson | Performed By: Linda Ronstadt
Dolly Parton's inspirational hit was nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy Award. Its motivating text, rhythmic melody and Bluegrass accompaniment create an exciting and refreshing choral for mixed voices as well as men's choirs.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Dolly Parton | Performed By: Dolly Parton
Recorded by Pink, this top-ten hit is a song about taking risks with love, no matter the consequences. Ryan O'Connell's sleek choral version captures the mood and style of Pink's recording with instrumental parts also available.
Arranger: Ryan O'Connell | Composer: Ben West | Performed By: P!nk
The Spice Girls released this dance-pop song as their debut single and it has become one of the most recognizable pop songs of the 1990s. Nathan Howe continues his arranging genius with this follow-up to his top-seller, All Star (As an English Madrigal)! What another fun way to teach this genre and sure to be a hit for your audience.
Arranger: Nathan Howe | Performed By: Spice Girls
Though recorded by many artists, Louis Armstrong's 1968 rendition made this a hit and established it as a standard. The optimistic message regarding the future is beautifully captured in this orchestrated choral with lush and full harmonies and will certainly become a classic for your own choir. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Full Orchestration Parts and Score, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:10.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Bob Thiele | Performed By: Louis Armstrong
This modern day jazz classic written by Barry Manilow using the lyrics of Johnny Mercer is paired with the timeless Autumn Leaves, also a Mercer lyric with music by Joseph Kosma. This arrangement is respectful of both songs, weaving them together to sing a message of loving someone who's gone as well as growing older and remembering days past. Breathtaking!
Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Barry Manilow
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