This book contains dazzling new choral versions of five chart-topping songs. The arrangements are by vocal coach and arranger Mark De-Lister, as performed by his ACM Gospel Choir. These crowd-pleasing songs have been selected for their positive lyrics and overall heart-warming feel making them a joy to sing. Arranged for SAT choir with the occasional solo part, this pack includes a download card with access to performance backing tracks, full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks for each vocal part. helpful hints for performing each piece are also included in the book, giving you everything yoiu need to learn these wonderful songs.

Songlist: Don't You Worry Child, Fix You, Heaven, Let The Sun Shine, Price Tag

Coldplay's biggest hit to date "Viva La Vida", this pop juggernaut manages to marry sweeping melodies with repetitive textures reminiscent of Steve Reich of Phillip Glass-esque minimalism. The rich overlapping vocal lines split into as many as nine different parts at times (in addition to the Tenor solo), but the repeating patterns keep it from being challenging. "Fix You" was also recorded by the English alternative band Coldplay, this song explores themes of grief and comfort as it gradually builds to an emotional high point. This a cappella setting intensifies the emotion through powerful vocal writing. A challenging work, but impressive! The 2008 mega-hit "Mercy" by Duffy revives the classic Motown sound, complete with sassy "hoo hoo's" and "uh-uh" and "yeah, yeah, yeah's." The solo is perfect for soprano or alto, and although the end result is full and powerful, this arrangement is surprisingly easy to learn and sing. "I'm Yours" was one of the biggest pop songs of 2008, this arrangement features a tenor solo supported by a six part vocal-instrumental texture, weaving together in a light reggae feel that supports the original's sweet harmonies. The haunting ballad "Apologize" was a #1 hit in 16 countries, including the U.S., making it one of the biggest songs of 20e8. The setting is in the contemporary collegiate a cappella style, featuring simple lines layered into a complex, rich interwoven texture, supporting a gorgeous tenor solo.

Songlist: Apologize, I'm Yours, Mercy, Viva La Vida, Fix You

All 13 songs from the 2005 release by these British rockers: Fix You - The Hardest Part - Low - A Message - Speed of Sound - Square One - Swallowed in the Sea - Talk - Til Kingdom Come - Twisted Logic - What If - White Shadows - X&Y. Includes photos.

Songlist: Talk, Low, The Hardest Part, Speed Of Sound, What If, Fix You, A Message, Swallowed In The Sea, Til Kingdom Come, Twisted Logic, White Shadows, X&Y, Square One

32 selections from contemporary superstars Coldplay are included in this songbook for piano, voice and guitar: Adventure of a Lifetime - Clocks - Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall - Fix You - Green Eyes - A Head Full of Dreams - In My Place - Magic - Paradise - The Scientist - A Sky Full of Stars - Speed of Sound - Trouble - Viva La Vida - Yellow - and more.

Songlist: Paradise, Talk, Trouble, Magic, Yellow, Don't Panic, Shiver, Sparks, Lost!, In My Place, Midnight, The Scientist, Clocks, Green Eyes, The Hardest Part, Speed Of Sound, Fix You, Til Kingdom Come, Charlie Brown, Violet Hill, Viva La Vida, Life In Technicolor II, Prospekts March/Poppyfields, Atlas, Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall, Princess Of China, A Sky Full Of Stars, Adventure Of A Lifetime, Everglow, A Head Full Of Dreams, and more