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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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As the curtain goes up on 'Twas the Night Before Curtain, we are presented with the musical version of the frantic night before the opening of a show, complete with the inevitable drama that every ensemble experiences! The comical story is told through speaking parts, solos, and lots of musical elements that culminate into a very happy ending! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.
Composer: Susan Kern
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'
First made famous by Dean Martin, this '60s hit by Van Heusen and Cahn has become a favorite standard used in recent movies and television and recorded by many contemporary artists. This arrangement certainly has kick with full rhythm and brass, all packaged in a sensational Rat-Pack swing sound. A dream jazz chart for your performance. Available: SATB; Digital Instrument Pack; StudioTrax CD.
Arranger: Ryan O'Connell | Composer: Jimmy Van Heusen | Performed By: Dean Martin
This standard is superbly arranged for jazz choirs of all levels. The accompaniment is a walking bass line with limited right hand piano involvement which allows your musician to ad lib when desired and to give the vocals a chance to shine. This arrangement works well with piano-only or full rhythm accompaniment. A great addition to your jazz standard library. Available separately: SATB, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composer: Gerald Marks
American rock band Smash Mouth released this hit in 1999 from the album Astro Lounge and became one of their most successful songs, making its way into movies most notably in the Shrek franchise. This arrangement is genius and turns the tune into an English madrigal! It's also a fun way to teach the genre to young singers and a novel way for the experienced singer to have some fun! Your audience will love it!
Arranger: Nathan Howe | 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
This Lerner and Loewe hit is an American classic. It is set here as an updated a cappella version by Darmon Meader for the New York Voices - an amazing vocal jazz arrangement not to be missed. Beginning with solo and backing vocals, it soon takes off in a bright, happy bounce. Enjoy and learn from the actual New York Voices with the demo recording.
Arranger: Darmon Meader | Composer: Frederick Loewe | Performed By: New York Voices | Musical: Brigadoon
A fresh take on a classic standard with intricate, yet accessible jazz harmonies and effortless voice leading. The vocals sing like falling and drifting leaves throughout the piece. A standout ballad for your jazz, show, or concert choir!
Arranger: Ryan O'Connell | Composer: Joseph Kosma
Greg Jasperse is a composer, arranger, recording artist and educator who currently lives in Los Angeles. Greg enjoys working with a wide range of ages and has conducted throughout North America and Europe. As an educator, Greg has served as a clinician for show choirs and jazz camps as well as directed many vocal festivals and honor choirs in the United States and Canada, including many All-State choirs. Mr. Jasperse has several commercial recordings available of his piano arrangements. Greg writes often for Shawnee Press, most notably his VoiceDance series. Bailando is the gerund of the Spanish word, "bailar" which means to dance, move rhythmically to music, as well as to skip or bounce in a dance-like manner. Certainly Greg's arrangement of Bailando fits the bill!
Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Composer: Randy Malcom Martinez
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
Cole Porter meets Greg Jasperse! Inspiring in its style and musical sense, this up-tempo samba never stops! Originally made popular in 1938 by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra, it has had many revivals throughout the years. Greg's vibrant and rhythmic vocal jazz style envelopes this Cole Porter classic. Instrumental parts are available for jazz combos.
Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Composer: Cole Porter
Written for Sesame Street 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
What a fun and smart arrangement of this popular song originally penned by Hughie Cannon! A standard for jazz and Dixieland bands, the fun of this piece is captured in the two and three-part women's voices and individual lines for tenors and basses. This gem is great for concert, as well as for show choirs. Available separately: SATB, a cappella. Duration: 2:28.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin
This quirky gem from Duke Ellington has been a staple from the jazz vocal group New York Voices for years and is an audience favorite. The tune is relatively simple and NYV member, Darmon Meader, turns it on its ear, creating a fantastic SATB arrangement.
Arranger: Darmon Meader | Composer: Duke Ellington | Performed By: New York Voices
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 Saturday Night Fever, 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! Available: SATB; SAB; SSA; Digital Instrument Pack; StudioTrax CD.
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 that will be a treat for your women or mixed choirs to sing.
Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Felice Bryant | Performed By: Ray Charles
Continuing the success of choral pop titles sung As an English Madrigal, we bring you the latest arrangement using the hit DNCE tune! This is a fantastic way to teach the genre, have fun in rehearsals and create a crowd pleaser for every concert when it's performed. Make sure you check out Wannabe (As an English Madrigal) and All Star (As an English Madrigal) to add to your library!
Arranger: Nathan Howe | Composer: Robin Fredriksson | Performed By: DNCE
As a completely different and fresh setting of the classic penned by Willie Nelson and made famous by Patsy Cline, this arrangement of Crazy will drive you crazy with its jazz harmonies and distinctive interpretation of lyric. Choral jazz at its most creative and finest!
Arranger: Michele Weir | Composer: Willie Nelson | Performed By: Patsy Cline
Memorialized by Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and more recently performed by Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge! this Broadway standard has now been superbly arranged by Mark Hayes. With lots of play between the men's and women's voices, your choir will wow with this number. Mark has written hot ensemble parts to allow you to involve your school orchestra. Available separately: SATB, SSA, StudioTrax CD, Digital Orchestration. Duration: ca. 3:36.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Jule Styne | Performed By: Marilyn Monroe
This jazz standard by Duke Ellington and Bob Russell is an American classic. Mark Hayes has captured its flair in a choral that's perfect for concert choirs or smaller ensembles such as jazz and show choirs. The big band instrumentation compliments with class and accentuates the style of the piece.
Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Duke Ellington | Performed By: Duke Ellington
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
Nothing represents triumph over adversity better than this '80s Rocky III hit by the rock band, Survivor. Powerhouse vocals, driving rhythm and hot horn lines. It's all here!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Jim Peterik | Performed By: Survivor
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 | Composer: Dan Hartman
The theme from the award-winning series Game of Thrones is haunting and possibly one of the most memorable television themes from recent decades. Paul Langford has used his skills to craft the instrumental theme into a vocal a cappella setting, capturing the darkness and fantasy of this haunting song.
Composer: Ramin Djawadi
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
The pop group, The Turtles, released Happy Together in 1967 and it was a number one hit for three weeks. Greg has added a little Samba twist to his arrangement of this favorite. Smart and fun for jazz as well as show choirs. Available separately: SATB, Digital Instrument Pack (guitar, bass, drums), StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:22.
Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Composer: Garry Bonner | Performed By: Turtles
A cappella singing is hot! This Stevie Wonder funk hit from 1973 was written before his accident but Wonder said, Something must have been telling me that something was going to happen to make me aware of a lot of things and to get myself together. It's a great message of second chances delivered in a vessel of vocal excitement!
Arranger: Paul Langford | Performed By: Stevie Wonder
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
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, there's 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
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
Recorded by artists such as Michael Bublè, Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, Paul Langford gives this choral arrangement a blues/shuffle feel. It's light and breezy with great vocal jazz moments and some fun rhythms to sing that makes for an outstanding jazz, show or concert selection. Available separately: SATB, Digital Instrument Pack (alto sax; trumpets 1, 2, 3; tenor sax, trombones 1, 2, 3; guitar/rhythm; bass; drums), StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.
Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Harold Arlen | Performed By: Frank Sinatra
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 pop favorite, recorded as a duet by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston and notably covered by Tina Turner and Rod Stewart, is amazingly arranged for SATB, SAB, as well as 2-part choirs. The SATB captures the fun and rhythm of the original while the 2-part smoothes the syncopated rhythms so they are accessible for younger voices. Fantastic show choir number that begs for choreography! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:26.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: William Stevenson
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
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
This famous jazz piano piece by Vince Guaraldi is often featured on the animated "Peanuts" television specials, making it extremely popular for many generations of fans. It is now available as an a cappella choral for use throughout the year, especially the holiday season. Challenging, yet accessible, this piece is a surefire novelty hit with your audiences for many years to come.
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
Made most successful by the Chordettes, a new arrangement from Greg Jasperse takes this favorite and whimsical tune in a fresh new choral direction with a driving straight eighth-note feel and contemporary jazz-tinged harmonies throughout. Fun for the whole choir.Available separately: SATB, SSA, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:09.
Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Composer: Beverly Ross, Julius Dixson | Performed By: Chordettes
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