Five fun favorites specially chosen and arranged in two-parts for young groups and choirs. A perfect introduction to part singing for young singing groups. The included CD contains complete vocal and piano demonstrations plus piano only accompaniments to each song.

Songlist: My Favorite Things, Over The Rainbow, Pure Imagination, Singin' In The Rain, Truly Scrumptious

'I Hold Your Hand In Mine' is a hilarious novelty song by famed satirist/songwriter, Tom Lehrer, gets a pseudo-sophisticated arrangement here, resulting in a subtle but very witty comic effect! Great change-of-pace in a jazz vocal program! A few words can be changed if needed. "I Don't Know Why I Do' is a hot ballad of the 40's in block harmonies. The tempo is medium. Jeremy Landig's arrangement of 'Pure Imagination' is five parts and is inspired by the sound of the Real Group. "Crunch" chords and interesting turns of harmony abound, making this a real showoff piece. Set mostly in a rubato ballad style, it shifts dramatically and unexpectedly between keys in the first section. The bridge leads into a sublime soli section bringing the melody back in a slow swing reminiscent of Lil Darlin' but in 7/4! The bridge returns briefly (this time in a Take 6-influenced swing) before the arrangement winds to a close in the original ballad feel. Whitney Houston made Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' the longest running #1 hit in the country's history, and this arrangement is true to her legendary version: opening simply with the trademark soprano soloist alone, adding a rich pulsing texture after the first verse and building gradually to a chilling climax.

Songlist: I Don't Know Why (I Just Do), I Hold Your Hand In Mine, I Don't Know Why (I Just Do), Pure Imagination, I Will Always Love You

The Lennon-McCartney classic "Eleanor Rigby" retains some of the flavor of the original Beatles' arrangement intact by giving the background vocals a string-like texture in the opening section. It then goes through a couple of key changes and gives different parts an opportunity to sing the melody, while the background supports with strong harmony and interesting counterlines. Arranged for a cappella quintet Vox One, the classic "Danny Boy" song showcases a soprano solo. In the middle section, the alto and tenor parts weave a line reminiscent of a brook in a green field of Ireland. Lush, complex harmony and a dramatic build-up reward both the singes and the audience. Recorded on Vox One's, Chameleon. The national anthem is treated here with solemn but inspirational sound. The rich harmony, without going too far away from the original, builds to a climax with contrapuntal lines that make it interesting for the singers. Written for the New York-based group the Western Wind, Yumiko's arrangement of 'Where Is Love?' opens with a mezzo/alto feature backed by flowing lines reminiscent of a small string ensemble. After the interlude, the melody is passed onto different parts with a surprise ending that involves a couple of tonality changes. Written for a cappella quintet Vox One's comeback album of the same title, 'Pure Imagination' features a soprano solo with the background vocals that re-creates the dreamy world of Willy Wonk'a Chocolate Factory. Come and explore the harmony and texture that builds up to a fantastic climax. It will make you want to watch and savor the movie once again.

Songlist: Danny Boy, The Star-Spangled Banner, Eleanor Rigby, Where Is Love?, Pure Imagination

12 vocal/piano arrangements of Jackie's beautiful interpretations of movie favorites - all in the keys in which she sings them.

Songlist: Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, Come What May, I See the Light, The Music of the Night, My Heart Will Go On, Pure Imagination, Reflection, Se, Some Enchanted Evening, The Summer Knows, What a Wonderful World, When I Fall in Love.

This super songbook contains six hits penned by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley from this imaginative movie, a perennial favorite for kids and adults alike. Includes: The Candy Man - Cheer Up, Charlie - I Want It Now - I've Got a Golden Ticket - Oompa-Loompa Doompadee-Doo - Pure Imagination.

Songlist: I Want It Now, The Candy Man, Cheer Up, Charlie, I've Got A Golden Ticket, Oompa-Loompa-Doompadee-Doo, Pure Imagination

A delightful collection of musical theatre songs that kids love to perform, from a variety of shows. Using original scores, the songs have been selected and adapted with the ranges and skills of young singers in mind. Included in this collection are short summaries for each of the musicals, a dramatic and character set-up for each song, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions.

Songlist: All I Do is Dream of You, Alone in the Universe, Be Kind to Your Parents, Big Blue World, Consider Yourself, Different (Honk!), Doll on a Music Box/Truly Scrumptious, The Girl I Mean To Be, Good Morning, Green Eggs and Ham, Heart, I Gotta Crow, I Just Can't Wait To Be King, I Want it Now, It's Possible, Johnny One Note, Part of Your World, Pure Imagination, Shy, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, When I Get My Name In Lights, Wouldn't It Be Loverly

13 piano/vocal arrangements (with the melody in the piano part) from the Broadway rendition of the Roald Dahl classic. Songs include: I've Got a Golden Ticket - If Your Father Were Here - It Must Be Believed to Be Seen - A Letter from Charlie Bucket - More of Him to Love - Pure Imagination - The Queen of Pop - Strike That, Reverse It - The View from Here - What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - When Veruca Says - When Willy Met Oompa - Willy Wonka! Willy Wonka!

Songlist: The View From Here, It Must Be Believed To Be Seen, A Letter From Charlie Bucket, More Of Him To Love, Strike That, Reverse It, When Veruca Says, If Your Father Were Here, Grandpa Joe, The Queen Of Pop, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?, When Willy Met Oompa, Willy Wonka! Willy Wonka!, I've Got A Golden Ticket, Pure Imagination

A collection of songs from the musical stage presented in their authentic settings, excerpted from the original vocal scores. There is no duplication from prior volumes! Contents: THE BAND'S VISIT: The Beat of Your Heart - Haled's Song About Love - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017 FILM): Evermore - BIG FISH: How It Ends (cut) - THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY: When I'm Gone - A BRONX TALE: Look to Your Heart - CABARET: Why Should I Wake Up? - CAMELOT: The Seven Deadly Virtues - CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: The Man Inside the Clues - CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: The Candy Man - Pure Imagination - DOCTOR ZHIVAGO: Yurii's Decision - THE FROGS: Ariadne - A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER: I Don't Understand the Poor - THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: Hellfire - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE: Love Who You Love - NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812: Dust and Ashes - ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER: Melinda - PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL: Something About Her - Freedom - THE PROM: We Look to You - ROAD SHOW: It's in Your Hands Now - ROCKY THE MUSICAL: Fight from the Heart - SHREK THE MUSICAL: The Ballad of Farquaad - SOMETHING ROTTEN!: To Thine Own Self Be True (Reprise) - STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW: I Don't Remember Christmas - STOP THE WORLD - I WANT TO GET OFF: Once in a Lifetime - SWEENEY TODD: Johanna (Mea culpa) - Epiphany - TOOTSIE: Jeff Sums It Up - This Thing - TUCK EVERLASTING: Everything's Golden - VIOLET: That's What I Could Do

Songlist: Freedom, Hellfire, Once In A Lifetime, Look To Your Heart, When I'm Gone, Epiphany, I Don't Remember Christmas, The Candy Man, The Ballad of Farquaad, Love Who You Love, Ariadne, It's In Your Hands Now, Johanna (Judge's Version), How It Ends, Fight From The Heart, I Don't Understand The Poor, That's What I Could Do, To Thine Own Self (Reprise), The Man Inside The Clues, Everything's Golden, The Beat Of Your Heart, Dust And Ashes, Evermore, Haled's Song About Love, Yurii's Decision, Something About Her, We Look To You, Jeff Sums It Up, This Thing, Melinda, and more

Compiled and edited by Ricahrd Walters A collection of songs from the musical stage, from contemporary and classic shows, categorized by voice type. The selections are presented in their authentic settings, excerpted from the original vocal scores. This edition includes access to recordings of piano accompaniments for practice or performance. There is no duplication of songs from previous volumes! 33 songs, including: The Ballad of Farquaad (Shrek the Musical) - The Beat of Your Heart (The Band's Visit)- The Candy Man (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) - Evermore (Beauty and the Beast/2017 film) - Everything's Golden (Tuck Everlasting) - Freedom (Pretty Woman: The Musical) - Haled's Song About Love (The Band's Visit)- I Don't Understand the Poor (A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder) - Jeff Sums It Up (Tootsie) - Johanna (Mea culpa) (Sweeney Todd)- Melinda (On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) - Pure Imagination (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)- The Seven Deadly Virtues (Camelot) - Something About Her (Pretty Woman: The Musical) - To Thine Own Self (Reprise) (Something Rotten!) - We Look to You (The Prom) - and more.

Songlist: Freedom, Hellfire, Once In A Lifetime, Look To Your Heart, When I'm Gone, Epiphany, I Don't Remember Christmas, The Candy Man, The Ballad of Farquaad, Love Who You Love, Ariadne, It's In Your Hands Now, Johanna (Judge's Version), How It Ends, Fight From The Heart, I Don't Understand The Poor, That's What I Could Do, To Thine Own Self (Reprise), The Man Inside The Clues, Everything's Golden, The Beat Of Your Heart, Dust And Ashes, Evermore, Haled's Song About Love, Yurii's Decision, Something About Her, We Look To You, Jeff Sums It Up, This Thing, Melinda, and more

11 songs penned by Marc Shaiman for the London theatrical release of the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's novel of the same name. T

Songlist: Almost Nearly Perfect, Don'cha Pinch Me Charlie, If Your Mother Were Here, It Must Be Believed To Be Seen, A Letter From Charlie Bucket, A Little Me, More Of Him To Love, Simply Second Nature, Strike That, Reverse It, When Veruca Says, Pure Imagination

These CDs feature recordings of piano accompaniments to all the songs in The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology Volume 7 Baritone/Bass collection.

Songlist: Freedom, Hellfire, Once In A Lifetime, Look To Your Heart, When I'm Gone, Epiphany, I Don't Remember Christmas, The Candy Man, The Ballad of Farquaad, Love Who You Love, Ariadne, It's In Your Hands Now, Johanna (Judge's Version), How It Ends, Fight From The Heart, I Don't Understand The Poor, That's What I Could Do, To Thine Own Self (Reprise), The Man Inside The Clues, Everything's Golden, The Beat Of Your Heart, Dust And Ashes, Evermore, Haled's Song About Love, Yurii's Decision, Something About Her, We Look To You, Jeff Sums It Up, This Thing, Melinda, and more

The 2018 Barbershop Quartet champs deliver an outstanding recording of a delightful mix of jazz, gospel and pop songs sung, of course, in their impeccable barbershop style. It's easy to see how this talented quartet took top honors in Orlando and this well-recorded CD is a fitting tribute to their talent.

Songlist: New Year Medley, Route 66, Not While I'm Around, Gonna Build A Mountain, Paper Moon, I See The Light, You're A Heavenly Thing, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Pure Imagination, Drive My Car, It's Today, Ave Maria

The Ambassadors of Harmony's CD release features the chorus' gold medal set from the 2012 Barbershop Harmony Society contest in Portland, Oregon, as well as several new exciting selections.

Songlist: Putting It Together, Be Our Guest, No Other Love, Stompin' At The Savoy, They Call The Wind Mariah, Lone Ranger Theme, I Have Dreamed, Step In Time, Pure Imagination, Circle Of Life, Higher And Higher, Somewhere

These seven talented guys from Chicago, six vocalists and one arranger, started singing together at Illinois' Milliken University, where they won the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in 2001. They were 3-time winners of the Chicago Harmony Sweeps Regional before finally being named National Champs in at the Finals in San Rafael, CA in 2004. Chapter 6 was also featured on American Idol Season 7 in conjunction with bandmate Luke Menard's "Top 16 run." Taking regular breaks from their extensive touring schedule to record, new release "Color by Numbers" is their 7th excellent album, in addition to a live DVD and a songbook. There are 14 recordings of fan favorites here, including the jazzy, scattish "Rainbow Connection" and manic, swingin' "Harold's House of Jazz," the very funny "Reverb" (sung to the tune of "Fever"), great faux horns and vocal percussion on "Interlude I (I Dream of Jeannie)," a breezy, sweet lead and new arrangement of Lennon/McCartney's "Penny Lane," a salsa-flavored arrangement of "Pure Imagination," a brilliant, funny Swingle Singers take on "James Bond Meets the Sugar Plum Fairy," a pair of short, yummy Interludes, "II (I'm Looking It Up Online)" and "III (Invention);" A bluenote, rainy-day jazz arrangement of "Let's Stay Together," a finger-popping original, "Left-Handers Unite!," a surprisingly hip arrangement of "Fairest Lord Jesus" and a lightly piano-accompanied vocal symphony of "Rhapsody in Blue" that is a soulful, harmonic tour de force!

Songlist: Intro, Rainbow Connection, Reverb, Harold's House of Jazz, I Dream of Jeannie, Penny Lane, Pure Imagination, James Bond Meets the Sugar Plum Fairy, I'm Looking It Up Online, Let's Stay Together, Left-Handers Unite!, Invention, Fairest Lord Jesus, Rhapsody in Blue

The new generation of barbershop is here as Metropolis, winners of the 1998 Harmony Sweepstakes, deliver their first CD. The group has assembled a collection of familiar songs from different eras, such as "Our Day Will Come," "Love Me Tender" and "Honey's Lovin' Arms," all "Metropolized," the definition of which is as follows: close, rich harmonies, performed with such flawless intonation and dynamics, that the chords surge as if they will take flight and soar right out of the CD player! The arrangements have just enough individuality to keep the proceedings lively, and provide the challenge this group requires without becoming arcane. In other words, this CD will be prized by the traditional barbershop listener, and appreciated by those who typically prefer other styles. Included is "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch," in honor of Christmas season, with its wry spoken interlude, and "Yakko's World," which some may remember from their winning Sweepstakes performance.

Songlist: Alexander's Ragtime Medley, I'm Afraid of the Beautiful Girls, Pure Imagination, Straighten Up & Fly Right, Our Day Will Come, You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, My Honey's Lovin Arms, Don't Blame Me, Floatin' Down to Cotton Town, Stay AwakeBrent Graham, Love Me Tender, I'm In Love Again/ Them There Eyes Medley, Yakko's World, Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing), The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Richter Scales : We Hate A Cappella   

The Scales are an all male, 18-strong Bay Area ensemble which first started singing a cappella together in 2000, and, according to their website, "We Hate A Cappella" is their debut CD. 12 manic, high-energy cuts, some favorites are Lennon/McCartney's "Can't Buy Me Love," "I Got Mail," the very funny original by group member Brian Rosen, (who also sings lead), "High Notes." "Stockholm Syndrome" (which focuses on love as a hostage situation), and "Pencil Boy" (where our hero and Crayon Girl are "drawn together") also Rosen originals, strong covers of Steely Dan's "Reelin' In The Years," the Doo-Wop standard "I Only Have Eyes For You" and the Disco hit "Love Machine;" and finally the oddly compelling, fairly silly title tune, also a Rosen original. "We Hate" is a strong, funny debut recording with an attitude by 18 very creative, talented guys - give it a listen!

Songlist: Can't Buy Me Love, I Got Mail, Hour Glass, High Notes, Stockholm Syndrome, Pure Imagination, Reelin' In The Years, Baby Got Back, I Only Have Eyes For You, Pencil Boy, Love Machine, I Hate A Cappella

First founded by 12 men in Dallas, TX in 1971, The Vocal Majority, after a disappointing 3rd place international finish in 1973 convinced member Jim Clancy to take the role of director (and arranger). Since then they have won 11 Gold Medals! There's a classic Wurlitzer jukebox on the cover of "VM Bandstand," and if you love the Doo-Wop and Pop tunes that used to cost a dime or quarter on such a machine, this collection is for you. Although we need to warn a cappella purists that some of these tunes are rock-band accompanied, there is great stuff here-"Bandstand Boogie," "Turn Around, Look at Me," "50s Medley" (with "Lollipop," "Rock Around the Clock," "Sh-Boom" and others), "Blue Moon," "Jersey Boys Medley" ( with "Let's Hang On," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Walk Like a Man"), "All the Way," "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" and others. Powerful, butter-smooth harmonies, sweet leads, great arrangements and top-drawer songlist-what's not to like?

Songlist: At the Hop, Bandstand Boogie, Turn Around, Look at Me, 50's Medley, Pure Imagination, Blue Moon, Put Your Head on My Shoulder, Jersey Boys Medley, All the Way, Can't Take My Eyes Off of You, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, Bandstand Boogie (Reprise)

Vox One : Pure Imagination   

What immediately strikes one upon listening to Vox One's new "Pure Imagination" CD is how good they are not in a flashy, notice we are brilliant singers kind of way, but in a deeply felt, technically beyond question, born to sing way that shows us all of us lesser talents how its done. After seven years, one of a cappella's most accomplished (and recognized) vocal jazz groups returns to the CD player with a satisfying collection of originals, covers and improvs. Yes, Vox One has matured and is exploring new styles, including Indian ragas and world music tinged vocal jams. For those loyal listeners who loved "Chameleon," "Out There" and "Say You Love Me" and have been waiting for an encore, there are the standards such as "Pure Imagination" (written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley), and the traditional "Aura Lee," but there are plenty of new songs composed by the group, as well as the six improvised tracks that offer plenty of room for the the five members (Yumiko Matsuoka, Paul Pampinella, Paul Stiller, Jodi Jenkins Ainsworth and Tom Baskett) to stake out new vocal territory. These Berklee College of Music faculty members exemplify what it is to harmonize, blend and intonate with sublime perfection, and we thank them!

Songlist: Pure Imagination, Kind of a 3Paul Stiller, Improv 1, Simple Gifts, Improv 2, Try, Take Me Out To The Ballgame, Improv 3, Woodstock, Leave It To Me, Improv 4, Aura Lee, Improv 5, I Wish, You Know

West Side 5 : West Side 5   

West Side Five is a New York City-based vocal jazz mixed voice quintet (3 men, 2 women), with Real Group, Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices influences. They perform original interpretations of jazz, pop and bossa nova standards at venues in the New York/New Jersey area. They also recently appeared at the Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweeps Regional in Washington, DC, and won first place and a trip to the 2010 Sweeps Finals in San Rafael! "West Side Five" is a four song Sampler CD, featuring "Pure Imagination," "Lullaby of Birdland," the Real Group-arranged "Thousand Things," and "Lil' Darlin'." We were treated to all but "Lullaby" in their excellent set at the Finals, and John Shumway's spectacular faux trumpet solo onÊ"Lil' Darlin'" drew a huge ovation! The Five have a smooth, richly harmonic sound that compares with many of the elite vocal jazz groups, and we loved their live show. These four selections had us tapping our feet and wanting to hear more!

Songlist: Pure Imagination, Lullaby of Birdland, Thousand Things, Lil' Darlin

We loved New York City's own 3 men, 2 women Vocal Jazz quintet West Side 5 at the 2010 Harmony Sweeps Finals in San Rafael, their first self-titled EP album, and "West Side 5," this remarkable 12-cut debut CD! The 5 have the kind of sophisticated, buttery jazz harmonies, sweet original arrangements of jazz, pop, show tunes and bossa nova songs and some of the best faux horns we've heard. Some favorites are Billy Strayhorn's "Take the A Train," the Disney standard "Someday My Prince Will Come," Sammy Cahn's "Call Me Irresponsible" and "I Fall In Love Too Easily;" George Shearing's "Lullabye of Birdland," Jones/Schmidt's poignant "Try to Remember," Hupfeld's "As Time Goes By," Tim Eller's bright, scattish "Self-Absorbed, and Newley/Bricusse's "Pure Imagination." "If they can make it there, they'll make it anywhere" is absolutely true, and Lara, Sara, John, Eric & Steven are commonly compared to such elite groups as the Real Group and New York Voices. Great jazz, album and group, don't miss this one!

Songlist: Take the 'A' Train, Someday My Price Will Come, Nobody But Yourself, Wave, Call Me Irresponsible, In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning, Lullaby of Birdland, As Times Goes By, Try To Remember, Self-Absorbed, I Fall In Love Too Easily, Pure Imagination