Here is a song written in the big band era, first sung by jazz vocalist, Ella Fitzgerald, in 1939 and ideal for introducing beginning and developing groups to swing style. In the Discovery Series, it's perfect for building jazz diction and rhythmic skills.

Arranger: Rosana Eckert Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald

Younger choirs can develop vocal jazz style with this cute tune by Louis Prima. With a careful approach to voice leading, jazz rhythms and even scat melodies, singers will gain confidence and experience success from the very start!

Arranger: Rosana Eckert | Composer: Louis Prima

Jay Althouse has put together a trio of jazz tunes for young choirs. It opens with a light swing number, followed by a traditional vocal jazz ballad, and closes with a tight, up tempo chart reminiscent of Route 66. Written specifically as teaching songs, these pieces are perfect for training your group in classic jazz styles. Nostalgically authentic; it's as if each of the short standards were written by Count Basie himself. Three great teaching tools for the price of one! SoundTrax features a professionally recorded jazz combo.

Composer: Jay Althouse

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

Introduce your younger choirs to the music of Harold Arlen with this 'must-sing' jazz arrangement by Steve Zegree. Whether you use the notated scat section, or let your singers improvise, your choir will love it! Available: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 2:30.

Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composer: Harold Arlen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: A New Brain

Roger Emerson : Almost Like Being in Love

Filled with jazz stylings from swing to scat, this arrangement of Almost Like Being in Love is perfect for developing choirs. Choirs will love the bright, upbeat setting with its smooth conversational style and colorful piano accompaniment!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Frederick Loewe

Here is a swinging classic jazz song ideal for young singers. A call and response style so important in jazz and here offers your young singers the opportunity to experience it. Detailed performance notes are offered by the arranger. And, as always, the vocal ranges and musical elements required to successfully perform this have been carefully chosen to ensure success.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Sid Wyche

Swing rhythms, a jazz walking bass line and a cool scat section make this original work a perfect selection for introducing jazz style to your students! In addition to vocal jazz technique, the careful crafting of harmony makes this a wonderful piece for developing good tone and part-singing skills! Duration: ca. 2:30.

Composer: Robert Hugh

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

Who's that up there in the sky, singin' and swingin' as he flies by? Why it's Beboppin' Santa Claus, of course! This jazz original is perfect for show and jazz groups and makes a great opener for your holiday programs. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available digitally (gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:15.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Kirby Shaw

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

The Exploration Jazz Series is designed for jazz choirs just getting started. While the harmonies may be a bit simpler than more advanced charts, the style is planted firmly in the historically authentic manner that Kirby brings to all of his arrangements.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Carl Perkins Performed By: Elvis Presley

All aboard! this delightful original by Cristi Cary Miller and Mary Clark that recaptures the time and feel of an earlier era. The boogie piano part keeps everything moving along with its characteristic eight to the bar. Simple harmonies help make this piece accessible for the youngest of jazz choirs. Available: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

Composer: Mary Clark

Here is a swinging arrangement of the great American standard in a style reminiscent of the Count Basie big bands of the 1950's. Opening in a spare style with unison vocals over a bass line, the texture gradually fills out to two parts, then solo with choir back-up, and finally a modulation to a full four-part conclusion. Great for developing improvisation skills!

Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composer: Ray Henderson

Your singers will have fun with this novelty song from the 1940's 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 | Composers: Vaughn Horton and Denver Darling, Milt Gabler

A solid introduction to jazz stylizations and beginning scat singing! From the swingini echoed phrases of the catchy chorus to the tasty iwith extra foam" ending, this creative chart is equal parts education and enjoyment. Extend the learning by taking Andyis suggestion for improvisation by itrading bars” just before a return to the top. Frothy fun for caffeine lovers of any age!

Arranger: Andy Beck

If you're blue and feelin' down, this jazz-flavored original is just what the Doctor ordered! Doctor Jazz himself (Dr. Steve Zegree) and John Jacobson have combined their considerable talents to create a young choir showcase extraordinare!

Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composer: Joe "King" Oliver

When the world goes wrong, and I got the blues, he's the man who makes me get out both my dancin' shoes. This great King Oliver classic just jumps with joy with or without the Dixieland accompaniment! Irresistible! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax and Instrumental Pak (Dixieland). Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Joe "King" Oliver

Perfect for introducing younger singers to the music of Duke Ellington, this 1940s classic will be a hit both in rehearsal and performance.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. VoiceTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Duke Ellington Performed By: Duke Ellington

The positive power of music shines in this swing style original perfect as an opener or closer for any performance.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ePak(C) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Rihanna | Musical: Pitch Perfect

What a great way to introduce the music of Bobby McFerrin to younger choirs! Winning the Grammy in 1989, this hit tune will bring a smile to everyone's face! Includes parts for Flute 1 & 2. Discovery Level 2. Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Bobby McFerrin Performed By: Bobby McFerrin

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

Here's a fun, funky and rhythmic version of the favorite folksong that your singers will beg to sing! Even classically trained accompanists will sound hip with the jazz accompaniment.

Arranger: Steve Zegree Performed By: Bobby McFerrin

Based on Duke Ellington's composition C Jam Blues this is a classic, swinging, improvisatory chart. The classic riff style is important to know about and great fun to sing.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Duke Ellington

Gene Krupa-style drumming sets the tone for this uptempo swing original that is guaranteed to get you moving! A great feature for younger choirs, it's a perfect show opener and ideal for choreography! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:10.

Composer: Roger Emerson

Add some spice to your holiday concert this year! Driving with Latin/pop energy and a touch of jazz harmonies throughout, this new arrangement is alive and kicking with the instrumental parts or accompaniment CD. Famous for generations and covered by a host of top performers, now's your chance to also create a hit for your holiday performance.

Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Jose Feliciano Performed By: Jose Feliciano | Country: Latin America

Fly Me to the Moon, written in 1954, has become a part of the Great American Songbook. Not surprisingly, Buzz Aldrin played the song when he stepped onto the moon's surface in 1969. Many singers have recorded the tune, but Frank Sinatra's version has become the standard for this immortal song of love and admiration.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Bart Howard

Here's a well-crafted arrangement featuring the song used as the building block for what many have called the best tap routine in movie musical history. The short, notated scat section is perfect for introducing younger choirs to vocal jazz. Fun to rehearse and perform!

Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composer: Nacio Herb Brown

Discovery Level 2. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Dizzy Gillespie

Lionel Hampton made this song famous and this jazz setting will be a fun change of pace for pop and jazz groups looking for a light-hearted addition to their concerts. Great solo feature! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:15.

Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composers: Lionel Hampton and Curley Hamner Performed By: Lionel Hampton

This song, made popular by Frank Sinatra in the movie A Hole in the Head, is a song of positive thoughts and acts. An ant moves a rubber tree plant, a ram destroys a dam and our troubles and hardships go away when the balloon is popped. The power of positive thinking. This song won the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 32nd Academy Awards in 1960 and its message is still award-winning.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: James Van Heusen Performed By: Frank Sinatra

The Sinatra pop hit gets a jazzy remake for young singers! Steve Zegree's well-crafted 2-part vocals are easy-learned and fun to sing and the piano accompaniment will let every pianist sound like a jazz pro.Available separately: 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Steve Zegree Performed By: Frank Sinatra

Two standards originally paired by the great Tony Bennett make a sweet and charming winter/holiday showcase for all types of choirs! Includes I Love the Winter Weather, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm.

Arranger: Mac Huff

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

Here is a jazz mash-up of two great standards that will please every audience! Fun to sing, fun to rehearse and fun to listen to, it's also a great choreography showcase!

Arranger: Mark Brymer

A true musical classic now available in the Discovery Jazz Series. Expertly arranged for younger choirs this is the perfect introduction to the music known as Swing.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Duke Ellington Performed By: Duke Ellington

This novelty standard from the 1920s is excellently revived by Greg Gilpin in a ragtime-styled choral for three-part and two-part voices. The verses are interesting between the parts, sometimes singing together while other times back and forth; and the chorus is repetitive until the key change where a more rhythmic approach to the arrangement takes place. Lyrically, this song is dynamite with an arrangement easy to learn and remember. A great piece for learning rhythm and style and for programming excellence! Available separately: 3-part mixed; 2-part; StudioTrax CD.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

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: The Manhattan Transfer

Bossa nova (Portuguese for "new trend") is a musical genre that began in Brazil in the 1950s. The combination of samba rhythms, jazz sonorities, and lyrical melodies created a new, sophisticated style that was soon embraced by musicians worldwide. Here's a quintessential bossa nova on just three Latin words. Optional flute and/or vibraphone (available free online) add another smooth layer to this hip contemporary choral.

Composer: Andy Beck

Saluting two giants of jazz: Ella Fitzgerald and Loius Armstrong, as well as all who have followed in their footsteps. With a written out scat section for either solo or section this is a wonderful introduction to classic jazz style.

Composer: Steve Zegree

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

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

This is what you've been waiting for! Introduce your young singers to the basics of vocal jazz with three original songs illustrating a specific jazz concept. With educator notes included, this is an excellent introduction to an original American art form. Songs include: Blues, Blues, Blues; Riff City; Inflections. Available: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Grades 3-8.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This is a jazz medley of three traditional Kentucky folk songs: Old Dan Tucker, Billy Boy and Turkey in the Straw. Optional Bass & Drum parts available separately: 48001572

Arranger: David Elliott

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 | Lyricist: E.Y. Harburg | Musical: Finian's Rainbow

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 | Lyricist: George David Weiss