This appealing 1983 number one hit by Toto is perfect for pop a cappella groups. Starting with the optional vocal percussion intro, the energy of the original builds to the finish. Recording provided by Ethos, directed by Brody McDonald.

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe | Composers: David Paich and Jeff Porcaro Performed By: Toto

As performed by NBC's The Sing Off Season Two Winners Committed on their eponymous debut album, this uplifting Stevie Wonder classic combines both rich close harmony and interwoven polyrhythmic counterpoint, making it an impressive showstopper for an advanced group. Vocal percussion optional. Note: a full video of the song can be seen on www.youtube.com.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Stevie Wonder Performed By: Committed

There are three sections to the piece. The audience can join in singing the opening groove. When the conductior or leader form the chorus gives the signal, the chorus goes into a second section. Because of the improvisational nature of jazz, the leader can then either return to the first section or go on the third section. During the first section, soloists should come forward to scat or create vocal drum grooves (percussion patterns made with the voice). Invite audience members to come forward to do solos. If you want, change the key of the piece or sing it fast or sing it slow or sing it slow, then fast to create vocal drum grooves to go in the background or, while the vocal drum grooves are wailing away, have the singing suddenly stop, letting the drum patterns shine out by themselves. Jazz is living music. You keep it alive by keeping it spontaneous. The piece should always end with the third section. The fast run at the end of the third section isn't so much sung, as it sounded-li

Composer: Nick Page

As in the first movie, this mashup weaves together several great songs and storylines from throughout the film, with a twist of an ending. Songs include Run The World (Girls), Where Them Girls At, We Belong, We Got The World, and Flashlight.

Arranger: Deke Sharon Performed By: Barden Bellas

Perhaps the biggest a cappella moment in modern cinema, the Barden Bellas win the ICCAs with this exact full-length arrangement from the movie Pitch Perfect, distilled into 4-part harmony plus solo. Vocal percussion optional.

Arranger: Deke Sharon Performed By: Barden Bellas

Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | 00118967 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SATB divisi, SAB, SSAA, SAB, SATB divisi, SSAA

This future classic rock tune is arranged in the contemporary collegiate a cappella style with six vocal parts supporting the melody with a blend of sassy vocal harmonies and crisp, edgy instrumental textures. Works well with vocal percussion or drums (not notated, but easily improvised).

Arranger: Deke Sharon

Pitch Perfect starts with a bang - The Treblemaker's arrangement of the modern Rhianna classic. A perfect show opener or closer for your male a cappella group (4-parts plus solo, vocal percussion optional).

Arranger: Deke Sharon

This vibrant unaccompanied setting of the classic song by Sting opens gently with a solo voice, expanding to a duet, then the full chorus, before moving into tempo. Vocal percussion creates a colorful texture that will engage your singers and audiences in a fully unique way.

Arranger: Ethan Sperry | Composer: Sting Performed By: Sting

This a cappella setting of a traditional South African praise song just bursts with joyful energy. Dynamic contrast, percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Arranger: William Powell | Country: South Africa

It's the instantly recognized theme from the incredibly popular TV show, now familiar to a new generation of fans in the 2010 version of the series. A great a cappella showcase for pop, jazz and show choirs, your singers will build performance skills and have fun in the process! Optional Vocal percussion. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Country: Hawaii

One of rock's most iconic women's songs (from Carole King's Tapestry), this pulsing, rhythmic arrangement incorporates elements of doo-wop and contemporary a cappella beneath a barn-burning solo. Vocal or other percussion optional.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Carole King Performed By: Carole King

Remember the scene in Pitch Perfect where Beca first teaches the Barden Bellas how to sing a mashup? This is that exact arrangement from the movie, distilled into 4-part harmony plus duet. Vocal percussion optional.

Arranger: Deke Sharon

The music from the hilarious Pixar short film of the same name which preceded Disney's Finding Nemo in movie theaters and on DVD. Great fun to sing and not hard to learn, 'Knickknack' provides charming musical accompaniment to an animated love-story-with-a-sense-of-humor. Audiences will recognize it instantly (unless they were out on the popcorn line).

Arranger: Bobby McFerrin Performed By: Bobby McFerrin

Your favorite male collegiate group from Pitch Perfect is back, this time with a fun Mika song, complete with vocal trumpet jam and gospel breakdown.

Arranger: Deke Sharon Performed By: Mika

Whether performed with or without piano accompaniment, your women's group will sparkle with this smashing new arrangement, complete with clever, rhythmic "vocal orchestration" parts "accompanying" each verse! The rhythmic feel, along with the superb treatment of the text, should inspire added visual effects and creative movement.

Composer: Linda Spevacek

This arrangement of the traditional French carol is a great confidence builder for young choirs, with bold vocal lines, well-crafted harmonies and optional percussion that can be performed by the singers.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

If you have enjoyed Greg Jasperse' VoiceDance series, you will love this new addition written for the all-camp choir at the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp. A dance of joy and celebration, this new VoiceDance gives the opportunity for improvisation and percussion with Greg suggests several ways to perform the piece, making it adaptable for different choirs and performance times. Stunning in its creativeness and choral excellence.

Composer: Greg Jasperse

During his lifetime, Stephen Foster achieved his greatest fame as a writer of minstrel songs, most notably the Christie Minstrels. One of his earliest, written at age 22, was Oh! Susanna. It became one of the most popular songs of the 19th century and also served as the theme song for the Forty-Niners, who carried it to California during the Gold Rush. This SSA a cappella version includes vocal banjo "licks" and percussion effects.

Arranger: David Dusing | Composer: Stephen Foster | Country: American Folk

A traditional Andean folk song set for three-part treble choir, this setting employs the use of exciting percussion and authentic vocal effects. The slow, melodious theme of the introduction leads into an intensely driven middle section which will excite singers and mesmerize listeners.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield | Country: Peru

With its catchy melody, exciting vocal percussion and clever lyrics, this vocal jazz arrangement is simply awesome, and is the feature track on The Real Group's most recent album. Excellent for advanced high school or college vocal jazz groups.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group

Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | WRG1014

Pitch Perfect's Treblemakers win the regionals with this rowdy, rollicking arrangement originally made popular by the Tufts Beelzebubs on NBC's The Sing Off Season One. 4-part harmony plus duet. Vocal percussion optional.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Musical: Pitch Perfect

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 | Country: Brazil

The hit single by Adele from the motion picture Skyfall has been creatively arranged by J.A.C Redford, the orchestrator of the film. Using vocal percussion and divisi vocal parts, J.A.C. has created a setting that is perfect for jazz and show choirs as well as concert choirs. Duration ca. 4:30.

Arranger: J.A.C. Redford | Composer: Adele Performed By: Adele | TV/Movie: Skyfall

John Mayer's groovy, soulful anthem in full, 5-part a cappella harmony with solo (duet on the choruses). Light reggae groove/feel woven among pop harmonies above a playful bass line. Vocal percussion optional.

Arranger: Deke Sharon Performed By: John Mayer