Set in a fast swing above a walking bass, this Gershwin standard really cooks! Featuring a wailing group scat chorus, experienced vocal jazz groups will wow the crowd with this sensational chart!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: George Gershwin

This work for treble voices, cello and classical guitar begins with an ostinato repetition of the title, before the entrance of the melodic theme superimposed in counterpoint with the cello melody. The texture becomes more homophonic and builds to a climax before dissolving into a counterpoint on the words not quite the same with the cello and voices above a ground. Duration: 4:30.

Arranger: Richard Kidd

Bill Withers is one of America's premier singer/songwriters and his timeless music combines soulful warmth with a genuine honesty and sensitivity. This pop hit continues to connect with audiences today just as strongly as it did when it debuted in 1972. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts (syn, gtr, b, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Bill Withers Performed By: Bill Withers

The captivating words of James T. Fields are set to dramatic music evocative of a tumultuous sea and symbolizing the constant struggle of man versus nature. An exciting musical story that your choir will love to tell. Effective in all voicings.

Composer: Ruth Morris Gray

Beatles Sunshine Medley includes Here Comes the Sun and Good Day Sunshine. A medley bound to make everybody happy!

Arranger: Mark Hale | Composer: Lennon / McCartney Performed By: The Beatles

This is one of the most popular choral works ever written for young singers. This new edition for 2-Part choirs will be a showstopper!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, TTBB and 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 1:30

Composer: Joyce Eilers

The classic song recorded by Willie Nelson gets a fantastic remake by the British group The Jive Aces in a recording and video that brings a little sunshine into even the darkest world! This pop choral arrangement is simple, yet appealing and will brighten up every concert program! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:15.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Arthur Kent

Four rain-themed folk songs combine to create a delightful medley that is ideal for introducing three-part singing and is also a lot of fun to perform! Includes: I Don't Care if the Rain Comes Down; It's Raining, It's Pouring; Rain, Rain, Go Away; Raining Again Today. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Arranger: Shelly Cooper

"When you look at the clouds, what do you see? . . . Think of all the possibilities." This idea becomes a metaphor for life's amazing potential as this creative charmer unfolds. The latest in a series of outstanding 2-part repertoire from composer Andy Beck.

Composer: Andy Beck

This 1970's pop hit translates beautifully into a lush and deeply felt a cappella ballad. Perfect for graduation, end-of-the-year programing of a special concert feature, you will want to perform it again and again!

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Melissa Manchester Performed By: Melissa Manchester

One of the greatest songs ever written, this Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer standard really cooks in this uptempo swing setting. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Harold Arlen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer

This sultry ballad from the Great American Songbook is one of the finest works from the songwriting team of Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. The dazzling arrangement has a great piano accompaniment, full choral writing, and a pull-out-the-stops finish. Very appropriate for concert choirs as well as show and jazz groups.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Harold Arlen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer

In a sparkling arrangement by Emily Crocker, this favorite spiritual offers wonderful opportunities for young choirs to develop articulation and dynamics. A guaranteed show-stopper! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 1:50.

Arranger: Emily Crocker

Based on the traditional African American spiritual, this setting depicts the story of Noah and the flood. After the baritone soloist introduces the chorus of the spiritual, the SSATB choir responds with a harmonized version. The audience gets the opportunity to participate in this gospel-style arrangement by making percussive rain sounds during the 2-measure breaks of the closing section. Rhythm/Trumpets parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-3, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:30.

Arranger: Rollo Dilworth

The men in your group will achieve their most mature sound with this powerful setting of a poem about bravery. Sonorous singing and a full piano accompaniment create a dramatic performance that will take your breath away. A tour de force for male choirs.

Arranger: Douglas Wagner | Composer: Douglas Wagner

From the height of the folk music revival of the 1960s, this hit single by the Serendipity Singers was a favorite of audiences young and old! With lyrics based on the English nursery rhyme and an irresistible refrain, your singers will love recreating the sound of the era!

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Traditional Performed By: Serendipity Singers

This dynamic song from the musical Funny Girl is one of Barbra Streisand's signature tunes. Its upbeat lyrics and rhythmic drive make it a concert favorite. Also performed by Rachel on the TV show Glee.

Arranger: Lisa DeSpain | Composer: Jule Styne | Lyricist: Bob Merrill Performed By: Barbra Streisand | Musical: Funny Girl

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

From the Beatles' 1966 Revolver album, this is a joyful pop classic that packs a lot of punch, especially in this show choir arrangement by Kirby Shaw. Great opener!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composers: John Lennon and Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles

From the Beatles' 1966 Revolver album, this a cappella with optional piano setting radiates optimism and is infused with rhythmic vitality. Duration: ca. 2:10

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composers: John Lennon and Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles

This classic song by Creedence Clearwater Revival lends itself perfectly to a choral arrangement. The choral writing is full and a horn lead in sets this arrangement up beautifully.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: John Fogerty Performed By: Creedence Clearwater Revival

One of the most performed and recorded songs ever, this classic standard will enhance programming for jazz, pop and concert choirs in this well-crafted setting. A gem!

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Johnny Burke

With text from Shakespeare, this is a wonderful addition to the contest and festival repertiore. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00

Composer: Jeffrey Biegel | Poetry By: William Shakespeare

Here's an island style piecee which humorously encourages an impending hurricane to "go away." It's simple, easy, and fun for 2-part choral groups of all ages.

Composer: Jay Althouse

This all-time favorite Irving Berlin standard gets an updated swing treatment in this Kirby Shaw setting that will showcase your pop/jazz/show group at its best. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Irving Berlin | Lyricist: Irving Berlin | Musical: Annie Get Your Gun

The expressive text and melody of this original work create a stunning performance piece that includes rain sticks. The piano accompaniment gently supports the vocal lines and simple harmonies that sing of droplets on the roof and rivers running down my window pane. Beautiful.

Arranger: Vicki Tucker Courtney

More than the wind, more than the snow, more than the sunshine, I love the rain! Celebrating the love of rain, Ebenezer Jones' lesser-known poem is set with spirit and vitality in this 2-part work for concert or contest. The comfortable ranges of easily learned parts are filled with dynamic contrast and rhythmic energy including a contrasting middle section in minor mode. A great confidence builder for young singers and a great selection for spring and end-of-year concerts!

Composer: Mary Lynn Lightfoot

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

A testament to the bond of friendship, Amy Bernon's tender message is conveyed beautifully through a limited-range melody, designed especially for developing choirs. Near the end, independent vocal parts weave melodic ideas together, tapering to a gentle close.

Composer: Amy F. Bernon

Celebrate the new life that spring brings in this work that is based on a Langston Hughes text and features a baritone soloist, call and response phrases between upper and lower voices, and finally a layered gospel-style section with sopranos floating on top with the text in time of silver rain when spring and life are new. A companion work to When Storms Arise (HL08711567) and Didn't It Rain (HL08711568). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Rollo Dilworth | Poetry By: Langston Hughes

The 1935 motion picture Top Hat introduced this Irving Berlin song to the world and it continues to be a popular standard for jazz performers. It features a vintage, bluesy swing that will showcase your singers at their best! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:35.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Irving Berlin | Musical: Top Hat

From Grease, this pop spoof expresses every girl's greatest fear! Available: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Warren Casey | Lyricist: Jim Jacobs | Musical: Grease

This is a folk melody from Ecuador traditionally played on the siku - the double row of panpipes that have been used in the high Andes for over a thousand years. With percussion.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield | Composer: Stephen Hatfield | Country: Ecuador

Follow the progression of a storm as it forms, builds, and fades away. Carefully constructed for young singers, this selection is a perfect introduction to minor key singing and includes a variety of notated body percussion sounds imitating the pitter-patter of raindrops.

Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Unique and imaginative, this charming selection will absolutely captivate your audience with the sounds and sensations of a thunderstorm. The whispered opening and lyrical melody set the mood for an intriguing moment when the audience actually becomes part of the performance. One or more singers, the Rain Leaders, lead them in creating a remarkably realistic-sounding thunderstorm (utilizing body percussion). From the hush of the wind preceding the rain to the climactic crash of the thunder, the effect is breathtaking! Performance notes and ideas are included, along with an opening narration.

Composer: Stephen L Lawrence

A gently floating piano theme introduces an uplifting, nature-themed text in this sensitive piece for developing voices. Superb choral writing allows each voice part to take a turn singing the melody, as well as supportive harmony. A wonderful piece for growing musicians! This title is available in SmartMusic.

Composer: David Waggoner

Written with developing voices and ears in mind, this partner song setting of the colorful poem "The Rainbow" is just right for choirs seeking to build harmony-singing skills. Independent yet complementary melodic lines encourage singers to retain their individual parts, while the cascading piano accompaniment subtly reinforces key notes and entrances. A great piece to grow on!

Arranger: Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne

Kevin Memley composed both words and music of this work written for his 11th wedding anniversary. Truly in a romantic style, the appealing melody is caressed with wooing harmonies and the obbligato violin adds more enticement to the piece. For high school, college and community choirs.

Composer: Kevin Memley

You can hear the gentle breezes passing by in this charming setting of the playful Robert Louis Stevenson poem, in which a child talks with the wind. Independent melodic writing in both voice parts sets your singers up for success. An expressive treble feature for choirs of any age.

Composer: Robert Louis Stevenson

With an infectious hook and a sunny message about believing in yourself, this song by pop superstar Natasha Bedingfield soared to the top of the Billboard charts! A great selection for SSA groups and all types of contemporary performances. Available separately: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley Performed By: Natasha Bedingfield

Life on the prairie makes one vulnerable to nature, particularly its storms, which are eerie, otherworldly events there. This piece captures the anxious anticipation of a coming storm, the fury of its unleashed winds and rain, and the relief of life returning to normal as the storm clouds pass and stars appear.

Composer: Tom Porter

Prince's signature song from 1984 and one of the songs that defined his legacy, now finally available in an arrangement for choir. A classic that will connect across the generations!

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Prince Performed By: Prince

This delightful Spanish folk song recounts the fun of a pleasant spring rain. Includes optional snapping and patschen to simulate the rainfall.Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: Spain

Commissioned by Robyn Lana and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, this delicate piece paints the picture of a gentle rain and the life giving impact that it has on life all around it. Paul's musical setting of rain sounds--"pitter patter, drip drop, splish splash, rain"--is both descriptive and delightful. A perfect spring concert selection.

Composer: Paul Carey

I think that when the world was young, rain must have been our native tongue - yours and mine. Beginning with these words, this exquisite original poem is set simply and movingly with patter-like accompaniment. Legato lines carry dynamic contrast and rich harmonic writing make this a stunning concert piece!

Composer: Paul Langford

Using constant and flowing eighth notes in the piano accompaniment along with overlapping echoes in the voices to mirror the sound of a steady rainfall, here is a beautiful setting of the James Joyce poem. The most famous setting of this text was created by American composer Samuel Barber and now we have a setting that is suitable for middle school singers. Detailed and informative rehearsal notes are included in the page two notes.

Composer: Ruth Morris Gray | Poetry By: James Joyce

Taking its text from African American poet Joseph S. Cotter, the words and music of this tone poem combine to create a mesmerizing image of the earth as a drum and the rain as drumsticks beating down to create new life. Quite accessible for young male choirs, this piece with optional hand drum and rainstick will help develop expressive singing. Available separately: TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.

Composer: Laura Farnell

With long sections of aleatoric sounds, a viola scordatura and a text filled with duality of imagery, this is an anthem for the advanced and adventurous choir. The viola (or cello) is not an accompaniment instrument but rather a full musical partner and will require a fine player.

Composer: Michael Ippolito

The famed South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo led by Joseph Shabalala creates moments of transformative beauty with their unique sound and vivid imagery. Choirs will enjoy recreating this evocative work.

Arranger: Joseph Shabalala Performed By: Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Country: Zulu

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Emily Pauline Johnson's poem about a storm forming in the western sky is delightfully set in this concert work for SSA voices. Text painting at its best, the vocals sing with unison, two-part and full three-part writing and interpret the sound, sights and smells of a summer storm. An exquisite choice for concert and contest.

Composer: Patti Drennan