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

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. The film Pitch Perfect presents the world of collegiate a cappella groups with a comedic flair and musical sassiness that your pop ensembles will love to recreate! Whether a cappella or accompanied, here is the Bellas' terrific mash-up, including: Don't You (Forget About Me), Give Me Everything (Tonight), Price Tag.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | TV/Movie: Pitch Perfect

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

Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | 00118967 | Showtrax CD Available

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

Invigorating vocal percussion and layered harmonies bring life and energy to this Brazilian children's song that will be an excellent world music addition to concerts in middle school and up. In Portuguese with background information, translation and pronunciation.

Arranger: Will Lopes | Country: Brazil

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 fun, raucous, traditional Canadian sea shanty is arranged for SA, piano, hand-claps, thigh-slaps, and foot-stomps. The piano part is easy to play and the vocal lines are a delight to sing. This title is a perfect fit for school choirs. For SA and piano with body percussion.

Arranger: Thomas Bell | Country: Canada

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

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 | Composer: Bobby McFerrin Performed By: Bobby McFerrin

Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.95 | A Cappella |
knickknack

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

In this irresistible Brazilian song setting, vocal lines imitate percussion patterns to create a truly infectious groove. Newly arranged for SSATB chorus. With optional percussion.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield | Country: Brazil

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: 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

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