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Pick Up the Pieces

Music by Malcolm Duncan

Originally Performed by Average White Band

"Pick Up the Pieces" is a 1974 song by the Average White Band from their second album, AWB. On the single, songwriting credit was given to founding member and saxophonist Roger Ball and guitarist Hamish Stuart individually and the entire band collectively. It is essentially an instrumental, apart from the song's title being shouted at several points in the song.

    Release Date: 1974


Pick up the Pieces

Pick up the Pieces

Average White Band

The 1970's group Average White Band was anything but average. They were full of funk and R&B soul. This hit from their second album is stylish and this new arrangement captures that style perfectly. This is a show stopper.

Voicing: SATBB



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Chapter 6 : Songbook Vol 1 : TTBB : Songbook

Chapter 6 : Songbook Vol 1

Chapter 6 is a professional male a cappella ensemble. Comprised of six vocalists and one arranger, Chapter 6 is the only vocal ensemble to win both The International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella (2001) and the prestigious National Harmony Sweepstakes (2004). The group features a diverse repertoire of American popular music, from Gershwin to Stevie Wonder, as well as original songs ranging from the comical Lost in Canada to the personal God's Love. In addition, clever medleys including The Wizard of Oz entertain music lovers of all ages; their signature six-minute version of the classic MGM film earned a Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award (2005). The book Chapter 6, Volume 1 is published by New Harmony Music. It is the first collection of Chapter 6 music to appear in print form, and it contains all the arrangements from the album Swing Shift, plus additional bonus titles.

Songlist: Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing, How Deep is Your Love, The Wizard of Oz, Ode to Krispy Kreme, I'll Take Care of You, God's Love, It's About Time, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Pick Up the Pieces, Lost in Canada, What A Wonderful World, Jump, Jive, 'n Wail, You're Smiling Face

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Voicing: TTBB | Performed by Chapter 6 | 5796b | Songbook | $14.95 | A Cappella


Various Arrangers : Pop Classics for Mixed Voices : SATB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Pop Classics for Mixed Voices

Thie Olivia Newton-John hit from the '70s "Let Me Be There" translates perfectly as a gospel-edged pop piece for today's choirs. There's a little hint of Elvis, too. Well-crafted choral writing combines with rhythmic drive to make your group come alive. There's a brief hand clapping a cappella section as the piece builds toward the big finish. "Build Me Up Buttercup" - Think collegiate-style a cappella with a street corner, doo-wop twist! Great individual vocal lines layer to make this a full-sounding choral from start to finish. An excellent change of pace in any concert. Scat your way to success with this inventive vocal setting of the '70s favorite "Pick Up the Pieces", a soul classic by the Average White Band. "Your Smiling Face" - A show stopper, for sure! Arranged in a collegiate, street-corner a cappella-style, with a featured Tenor solo. A fantastic change of pace. Considered to be their farewell single, the 1983 ABBA hit "Thank You For The Music" gently grooves in this contemporary a cappella setting from Kirby Shaw. A great choice for smaller ensembles or concert groups. "Without a song or a dance, what are we?"

Songlist: Build Me Up, Buttercup, Pick Up the Pieces, Let Me Be There, Your Smiling Face, Thank You For The Music

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Voicing: SATB | 8319b | Sheet Music Collection | $9.50


Individual Folios

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Pick up the Pieces : SATBB : Roger Emerson : Average White Band : Sheet Music Collection : 00287669 : 888680905279

Roger Emerson : Pick up the Pieces

The 1970's group Average White Band was anything but average. They were full of funk and R&B soul. This hit from their second album is stylish and this new arrangement captures that style perfectly. This is a show stopper.

Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: Average White Band

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Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00287669 | Digital Version Available


Pick Up the Pieces : SATB : Jay Althouse : Malcolm Duncan : Average White Band : Sheet Music : 00-31227 : 038081339979

Jay Althouse : Pick Up the Pieces

Scat your way to success with this inventive vocal setting of the '70s favorite, an instrumental soul classic by the Average White Band. May be performed a cappella, with piano, or with the rhythmic SoundTrax CD.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Malcolm Duncan Performed By: Average White Band

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.85 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-31227

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