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

Sight-Reading for Young Singers is a fun, easy collection of songs to help kids bridge the gap between singing by ear and reading notes. The lessons are easy to follow and present just one concept at a time, using audio, simplified notation and do-re-mi pitch syllables to guide learning. The full-length Showcase Solos will provide plenty of motivation, and the collection is ideal for kids to enjoy along with a teacher, parent, or friend. Concepts presented: the beat; counting rhythm; music notes on the staff; keys of C, F, G Major; songs in minor; key signatures; more. Showcase Solos: Best Day of My Life - Blackbird - Castle on a Cloud - Do-Re-Mi - Happiness - Let's Go Fly a Kite - Love Is an Open Door - My Favorite Things - What a Wonderful World - and more!

Songlist: A-Tisket, A-Tasket, Happiness, Kumbaya, Mary Ann, I'm Gonna Sing, Sing, Sing, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, Pachelbel's Canon, Michael Row The Boat Ashore, Blackbird, Take Me Out To The Ball Game, Here Comes A Bluebird, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, Hot Cross Buns, Love Somebody, Castle On A Cloud, Ah, Poor Bird, Do-Re-Mi, Don't Worry, Be Happy, Merrily We Roll Along, Edelweiss, Fais Do-Do (Go To Sleep), Love Is An Open Door, Shalom Chaverim (Goodbye, My Dear Friend), Best Day Of My Life, Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?), Rocky Mountain, Frog In The Meadow, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Animal Rhythms, Huckleberry Pie, and more

Now available, the second in a series, this collection for men's chorus spans the decades and is designed to give you lots of value with songs your choir will love to perform! Includes: Count on Me (Bruno Mars), Happy Together (The Turtles), Shut Up and Dance (Walk the Moon), The Way You Do the Things You Do (The Temptations), What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong).

Songlist: Count On Me, Shut Up And Dance, Happy Together, The Way You Do The Things You Do, What A Wonderful World

Here's a collection of four classic songs that are fun to sing and guaranteed to be audience favorites. This perennially popular song "Chile con Carne" from The Real Group is now available for treble voices, allowing you to get into a jazzy groove with this fun, upbeat concert work. Features syncopated, Latin-like rhythms and witty lyrics, with repeated figures that make this easier to teach and learn. "Alfie" is from songwriting legends Hal David and Burt Bacharach and arranged by the acclaimed vocal jazz educator Phil Mattson, this song is among the most meaningful in contemporary music. "I Have Dreamed" has rich harmonies highlight the powerful emotions inherent in the text. Lush vocal textures and expressive harmonies are the highlight of this well-crafted a cappella setting of the classic ballad from Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I. An excellent showcase for both concert groups and vocal jazz ensembles. "What a Wonderful World" was written for and first performed by Louis Armstrong, this popular standard rejoices in the simple enjoyment of everyday life. This lush setting is perfect for SSAA ensembles from high school and up.

Songlist: Chile Con Carne, I Have Dreamed, What A Wonderful World, Alfie

Jazz lovers will truly enjoy this sensitive a cappella setting of "My One and Only Love". Interesting harmonies and well-crafted vocal lines will make it a joy to rehearse as well. With "What A Wonderful World" Rene Clausen provides a most sensitive arrangement of this timeless standard. Beautiful harmonies entwine around the familiar melody captivating the listener. Kirby Shaw does a great job with "When I Fall In Love". Purity of line and harmony focus attention on the expressive text of this beautiful ballad. Phil Mattson's a cappella arrangement of the vocal jazz standard "September Song" will leave your audience spellbound. Stunning! From the quiet beauty of the lyrics to the shimmering vocal textures, Paris Rutherford's setting of the classic Kurt Weill song "Lost in the Stars" will create a wonderful concert moment. Ideal for vocal jazz groups, madrigal ensembles and concert choirs.

Songlist: My One and Only Love, What A Wonderful World, September Song

Reflecting on the birth of a child, this comforting album is soft, gentle, and sentimental with a more restrained and quiet approach to the vocals. Fans will love our album-matching folio which includes special color photos of newborns by world-renowned baby photographer Ann Geddes.

Songlist: Miracle, Brahms' Lullaby, If I Could, Sleep Tight, What a Wonderful World, My Precious One, A Mother's Prayer, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Baby Close Your Eyes, Come to Me, Beautiful Boy, In Some Small Way

Eva Cassidy's posthumous albums have sold millions. You're the Voice is a collection of ten timeless classics arranged for voice, piano, and guitar, as performed and recorded by the legendary Eva Cassidy. The enclosed CD offers full backings for each song, professionally arranged to recreate the sounds of the original recordings. Titles are: Ain't No Sunshine * Autumn Leaves * How Can I Keep from Singing * Imagine * It Doesn't Matter Anymore * Over the Rainbow * Penny to My Name * People Get Ready * Wayfaring Stranger * What a Wonderful World.

Songlist: People Get Ready, Autumn Leaves, Imagine, Wayfaring Stranger, What a Wonderful World, Ain't No Sunshine, Over the Rainbow (from "The Wizard of Oz"), How Can I Keep from Singing, Penny to My Name, It Doesn't Matter Anymore

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.

Features authentic vocal/piano transcriptions of 17 Satchmo classics in their original keys!

Songlist: Ain't Misbehavin', Basin Street Blues, Cabaret, Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans, Dream a Little Dream of Me, Georgia On My Mind, Hello, Dolly!, A Kiss to Build a Dream On, Mack the Knife, Makin Whoopie, Mame, On the Sunny Side of the Street, St. Louis Blues, What A Wonderful World, When it's Sleepy Time Down South, When the Saints go Marching In, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing alo

Songlist: Beyond The Sea, Blame It On My Youth, For All We Know, I Don't Know Why (I Just Do), I Left My Heart In San Francisco, The Way You Look Tonight, What A Wonderful World, Where Or When

Pick your part and sing along with this high-quality collection of some of the most popular songs from the legends of rock and pop! The book includes SATB parts and the CD features full performances of these favorites

Songlist: All You Need Is Love, Can't Help Falling In Love, Dancing In The Street, Good Vibrations, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, I'm A Believer, Under The Boardwalk, What A Wonderful World

All 32 of the popular jazz standards included here are written in each artists original recorded key. These new arrangements vary from song to song as to the specific similarities of each recording. In addition, with several songs we have chosen to include the verses or additional lyrics not used by the artist. These professional charts are presented in a single line user-friendly format with exciting introductions, endings, rehearsal letters and performance suggestions. Stee Rawlins is a noted Hollywood arranger, composer and pianist. He has written charts for countless top professionals including Bette Midler, Barry White, Chaka Kahn, Steve Torme and many, many others.

Songlist: Baubles, Bangles and Beads, Blame It On My Youth, Don't Worry 'Bout Me, Here's To Life, I Just Found Out About Love, I Love A Piano, I'm Always Drunk In San Francisco, Mean To Me, My Foolish Heart, There'll Be Some Changes Made, Too Close For Comfort, Unchain My Heart, What A Wonderful World, What Are You Afraid Of?, Where Are You?, Wild Is The Wind, Willow Weep For Me

100 songs from Bennett's remarkable and lengthy career which started in the early 1950s and is still going strong today! Our songbook features his very best arranged for piano/vocal/guitar, including: As Time Goes By - Because of You - Bein' Green - Body and Soul - Cheek to Cheek - Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) - The Good Life - I Left My Heart in San Francisco - I Wanna Be Around - It Had to Be You - Just in Time - The Lady Is a Tramp - Moonlight in Vermont - New York State of Mind - Over the Rainbow - Put on a Happy Face - Rags to Riches - Smile - Stella by Starlight - Tender Is the Night - and more.

Songlist: Anything Goes, Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive, Rags To Riches, Dancing In The Dark, Once Upon A Time, Smile, I'm A Fool To Want You, All My Tomorrows, All The Things You Are, Because Of You, The Good Life, I'll Be Around, Alright, Okay, You Win, Firefly, Are You Havin' Any Fun?, New York, New York, As Time Goes By, Sweet Lorraine, Tender Is The Night, Some Other Time, Bein' Green, The Best Is Yet To Come, Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, Blue Moon, Blue Velvet, For Once In My Life, Body And Soul, The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams, Emily, Look For The Silver Lining, and more

100 of the best songs from the silver screen arranged for piano, voice and guitar: Theme from Angela's Ashes - Beauty and the Beast - Chariots of Fire - Endless Love - Falling Slowly - Gabriel's Oboe - Hymn to the Fallen - The Music of the Night - Never Enough - Over the Rainbow - The Rose - Somewhere Out There - A Thousand Years - Unchained Melody - What a Wonderful World - and more.

Songlist: Theme From 'Schindler's List', Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Tennessee, Beauty And The Beast, Forrest Gump - Main Title (Feather Theme), Gabriel's Oboe, The Rose, Love Of My Life, Cinema Paradiso, Never Forget, Il Postino (The Postman), Jessica's Theme (Breaking In The Colt), God Help The Outcasts, The Ludlows, You Must Love Me, For The First Time, Kiss From A Rose, My Father's Favorite, The English Patient, My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic'), Hymn To The Fallen, Because You Loved Me, Speechless, When She Loved Me, Theme From Angela's Ashes, The Cider House Rules (Main Titles), American Beauty, Chocolat (Main Titles), Come What May, May It Be, and more

Need to bring more good vibes into your day? This collection features 30 feel-good favorites from yesterday and today arranged for piano/vocal/guitar, including: Best Day of My Life (American Authors) - Cover Me in Sunshine (P!nk & Willow Sage Hart) - Don't Stop Me Now (Queen) - Good Day Sunshine (The Beatles) - Good Vibrations (The Beach Boys) - Happy (Pharrell Williams) - Lovely Day (Bill Withers) - Rise Up (Andra Day) - This Is Me (from The Greatest Showman) - Walking on Sunshine (Katrina & the Waves) - What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) - and more.

Songlist: Hero, Happy, Celebration, Tomorrow, Learn To Fly, I Hope You Dance, High Hopes, This Is Me, You Raise Me Up, Ooh Child, Good Vibrations, Pocketful Of Sunshine, Dynamite, We Are The People, Dancing Queen, Rise Up, Best Day Of My Life, Can't Stop The Feeling!, Good Day Sunshine, The Greatest Love Of All, Good As Hell, Treat People With Kindness, Sunday Best, Cover Me In Sunshine, Lovely Day, Walking On Sunshine, What A Wonderful World, The Wind Beneath My Wings, I Can See Clearly Now, Don't Stop Me Now

A collection of 31 war and peace songs, including: Buffalo Soldier - Give Peace a Chance - If I Had a Hammer - Imagine - Let It Be - London Calling - Revolution - Turn! Turn! Turn! - War - We Are the World - What a Wonderful World - What's Going On - and more.

Songlist: Freedom, Signs, Abraham, Martin And John, Share The Land, Buffalo Soldier, Joy To The World, War, Power To The People, We Shall Overcome, Revolution, Imagine, Black And White, Eve Of Destruction, London Calling, Give Peace A Chance, Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season), He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, The Universal Soldier, If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song), In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle), Let It Be, Let Me Be, One Tin Soldier, People Got To Be Free, San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair), We Are The World, What A Wonderful World, What The World Needs Now Is Love, What's Going On, Where Have All The Flowers Gone?, and more

This outstanding collection features 35 selections perfect for all phases of a reception. Songs for dinner and light dancing, the couple's first dance, the father/daughter dance, and the mother/son dance are all represented here, plus some upbeat dance tunes! Songs include: Brown Eyed Girl - Daddy's Little Girl - Dancing Queen - Everything - Fields of Gold - Have I Told You Lately - I Gotta Feeling - I Loved Her First - In My Life - Just the Way You Are - Lucky - My Girl - Twist and Shout - The Way You Look Tonight - and many more.

Songlist: Hero, Everything, Beautiful In My Eyes, I'll Stand By You, Truly, Madly, Deeply, Lucky, From This Moment On, I Hope You Dance, We Are Family, Cinderella, In My Life, Brown Eyed Girl, My Wish, I Loved Her First, Could I Have This Dance, Daddy's Little Girl, Dancing Queen, I Gotta Feeling, Today Was A Fairytale, Just The Way You Are, Firework, Tonight (I'm Lovin' You), The Edge Of Glory, Fields of Gold, Have I Told You Lately, (I've Had) The Time Of My Life, My Girl, Sweet Caroline, Tequila, Twist And Shout, and more

After the vows have been taken the fun begins! Here are more than 50 favorites to get the party started on your big day: Celebration - Fever - From This Moment On - Have I Told You Lately - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) - I Gotta Feeling - I Will Always Love You - I Won't Give Up - Last Dance - Let's Get It On - Shower the People - Sunrise, Sunset - (I've Had) The Time of My Life - Unforgettable - The Way You Look Tonight - What a Wonderful World - The Wind Beneath My Wings - Y.M.C.A. - You Sexy Thing - and dozens more!

Songlist: Friends, I Swear, Still The One, Celebration, Last Dance, I'll Be There For You (Theme From 'Friends'), All My Life, Butterfly Kisses, Through The Years, Let's Get It On, A Song For Mama, Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life), I Don't Want To Miss A Thing, Because You Loved Me, You're Still The One, Lean On Me, From This Moment On, That's What Friends Are For, Legs, In My Daughter's Eyes, We Are Family, Sunrise, Sunset, Better Be Good To Me, In My Life, Shower The People, I Won't Give Up, On A Night Like This, I Gotta Feeling, Father And Daughter, Fever, and more

Crooners, wailers, shouters, balladeers - some of our greatest pop vocalists have poured their hearts and souls into the musical gems of the Great American Songbook. They sang in nightclubs and concert halls, on television and in films, and left us a legacy of recordings still in play today. Their interpretations entertained us, moved us to tears, and wove lyrics and music into the fabric of our lives, making us see ourselves in these quintessentially American songs. This folio features 100 of these classics by Louis Armstrong (Hello Dolly - What a Wonderful World), Tony Bennett (I Left My Heart in San Francisco), Rosemary Clooney (Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep), Nat King Cole (Route 66), Bing Crosby (True Love), Doris Day (Bewitched), Ella Fitzgerald (How High the Moon), Judy Garland (Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody), Dean Martin (Everybody Loves Somebody), Frank Sinatra (Young at Heart), Barbra Streisand (People), Mel Tormé (Heart and Soul), and many, many more.

Songlist: You Belong To Me, True Love, Smile, If, Manhattan, All Of Me, I Love Being Here With You, All The Way, Day By Day, Heart and Soul, I Wanna Be Loved, And I Love You So, Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home, Autumn Leaves, Baby, It's Cold Outside, Cry Me A River, Gypsy In My Soul, That's Entertainment, Sunrise, Sunset, Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, Bewitched, Blame It On My Youth, People, Born Free, Cabaret, Call Me Irresponsible, Dear Ruby, I Should Care, There Will Never Be Another You, Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep, and more

Singers, hobbyist thru professional, will have loads of fun practicing and performing an array of the most popular songs ever performed on American Idol! The book provides Piano/Vocal/Guitar sheet music plus MP3 compatible backing tracks, enabling the singer to be prepared for any situation, whether live or recorded accompaniment is desired. A foreword by American Idol's vocal coach Debra Byrd offers valuable vocal tips. The convenient Tone 'n' Tempo changer allows custom key and tempo playback adjustment when CD is played on Mac or PC.

Songlist: Amazed, Desperado, (Everything I Do) I Do It for You, Home, I Don't Want to Be, Mack the Knife, What a Wonderful World, You Raise Me Up

Sing 16 of the world's most beloved jazz standards in the style of legendary vocalists like Michael Buble, Ray Charles, Nat "King" Cole, Harry Connick, Jr., Bobby Darin, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, and, more! This deluxe package (songbook plus two enhanced CDs) provides everything you need to arrive at auditions and performances completely prepared, whether your accompaniment will be live or pre-recorded. If a pianist is present, hand them the complete piano/vocal sheet music. (Chord fingering grids are also provided for optional guitar accompaniment.) If recorded accompaniment is required, the fully-orchestrated audio tracks will lend a professional touch to your performance. Vocal demonstration tracks are also included for each song. With Vocal Complete, the sheet music matches the original key and form of the backing tracks, so if you practice singing with one, you won't encounter unexpected variations with the other. Upload the tracks to your portable music player for practice, performances, auditions, parties, or even singing for fun in the car! There are two versions of every song on the CDs: a full-performance track with sound-alike vocals for listening and learning, and a professional-quality backing track for singing along. When the CDs are played on a Mac or Windows-based computer, the TNT (Tone 'N' Tempo) Changer lets you customize the key and tempo of each track to suit your voice and style. (The key changer modifies audio playback via computer only. The sheet music remains in its original key.)

Songlist: As Time Goes By, Cry Me a River, It Had to Be You, I've Got You Under My Skin, Mack the Knife, Misty, Moondance, My Funny Valentine, Theme from New York, New York, Night and Day, Stardust, Summer Wind, That's All, They Can't Take That Away from Me, What a Wonderful World, You Don't Know Me

In addition to the gift of a thrilling and funny performance that won (against a very strong field of Regional winners) the 20th Annual Harmony Sweeps National Championship in San Rafael, CA, Chicago's talented all-male sextet Chapter 6 brought us a hot new CD! Happily, the three pieces that they performed at the finals, "Theme and Variations on 'It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing'" (which won for Best Original Arrangement), the hilarious 5-minute "Wizard of Oz," and even their encore performance (as Audience Favorite), "The 7th Wheel," which introduced us to the singing of their arranger, sometimes composer and sound engineer, Mark Grizzard. Grizzard also wrote the opening piece here, a fast-paced jazz number, "It's About Time." Rounding out the 11 songs are a nice Stevie Wonder cover, "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing," the BeeGee's hit "How Deep Is Your Love," the Gospel song "God's Love," an uptempo "What A Wonderful World," the very funny "Lost In Canada," James Taylor's "Your Smiling Face" and the bluesy "I'll Take Care of You." These guys are consummate entertainers, they have big fun on stage, and they can sing like angels. Like Chapter 6 at the Finals, "Swing Shift" is a hands-down winner!

Songlist: It's About Time, Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing, The Wizard of Oz, How Deep Is Your Love, God's Love, What A Wonderful World, Lost in Canada, Your Smiling Face, I'll Take Care of You, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

Renowned conductor/arranger (since 1986) of the Concordia Choir Rene Clausen's firm touch is clear on every note of "Endless Your Grace." For more than 80 years The mixed voice Concordia Choir has affirmed its reputation as one of nation's finest a cappella choirs. 16 wonderfully arranged songs are included in this inspirational, feel-good recording. The Moses Hogan-arranged "Ezekiel Saw De Wheel," "What A Wonderful World," "Come and Taste," "Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord," "Gracious Spirit," "This Little Light," the rousing spiritual "Ain't Got Time to Die," "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel," "Give Me Jesus" and "My God, How Wonderful Thou Art" are favorites, but "Endless" is an impressive, spirited treat throughout!

Songlist: Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, What A Wonderful World, Come and Taste, His Voice, Black Is The Color of My True Love's Hair, Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord, Gracious Spirit, This Little Light, There Is A Balm in Gilead, Ain't Got Time To Die, Pilgrim's Hymn, Wondrous Love, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Give Me Jesus, My God, How Wonderful Thou Art, Beautiful Savior

DVN continues in their hilarious tradition! From the reggae-tinged "Me Pants Fall Down" to the Latin-flavored "Internet Porn," from the rollicking "Another Irish Drinking Song" to the folk-anthem "I Wish I Were," no subject or musical genre is off-limits for the Washington, DC foursome's satirical cannonballs. The Bobs' Richard Greene sits again in the producer's chair and does some songwriting as well: the rueful "The Big Chair." The CD includes the group's recent breakout hit and concert favorite, "Enormous Penis." Several of the tracks include instruments (drums, guitar, and/or piano)-especially on the hard-rocking ode to star-worship, "Heather Graham"-but the accompaniment never obscures the essence of this group's loopy, anything-goes wit and charm. A real must-have CD!

Songlist: The Gates, Internet Porn, Heather Graham, Me Pants Fall Down, I Wish I Were, The Big Chair, Hot Soup, Enema Countdown, Another Irish Drinking Song, Enormous Penis, Uncle Bufford Mego Mix, What A Wonderful World

First formed in August of 2009, Forefront has quickly become one of the Barbershop Harmony Society's most sought-after quartets, placing 13th in International competitions in 2010, 6th in 2011, and 7th in 2012. Most recently they won a 5th place bronze medal at the Toronto convention this past July! Multi-talented Drew, Brian, Kevin and Aaron are all BHS veterans as singers and directors, and "Forefront" is their debut CD. Favorites among these 14 cuts are "Sweet Heaven Medley," Eubie Blake's "Sweet Memories of You," Smokey Robinson's Motown classic "My Girl," Randy Newman's "When She Loved Me," the live cut from the 2012 BHS convention "Georgia on My Mind," "Come Go With Me," Steve Young's "Seven Bridges Road" and the Citations' anthem "What a Wonderful World."This powerful quartet started in the forefront and just kept rising in the hugely competitive barbershop world-listen to this very impressive collection and see why!

Songlist: Fit As A Fiddle, Sweet Heaven, Memories of You, My Girl, The More I See You, Georgia On My Mind, When She Loved Me, Baby, It's You Come, Go With Me, Alleluia, When I Lift Up My Head, Easy Street, Seven Bridges Road, What A Wonderful World

Fred : FreDinci Code   

Barbershop Comedy specialists and 1999 SPEBSQSA International Quartet champs Fred have 3 excellent CDs and one DVD under their belts, and "The FreDinci Code" is another winner! Cool graphics on the liner notes include the boys as "Claytino," "Joseppi," "Regetonni" and "Stupido" Fredinci, and have them performing in togas before an amazed, heavily Photoshopped version of DaVinci's "Last Supper." The "FreDinci Code," or songlist, includes 11 straight, or altered, tunes, "Zippitty DooDah," "Me and My Shadow," "What a Wonderful World," "Little Brown Jug," the totally silly Italian lesson "Amore," and "I Gotta Be E," the manic "Can Can," "Sweet Embraceable You," the crazed impersonations of "Fred Vegas Medley" and "Where Did the Time Go." Where indeed? The FreDinci Code needs to be listened to carefully again and again to pick up the jokes, or clues as the case may be. Good, funny stuff.

Songlist: Zippitty DooDah, Me And My Shadow, What A Wonderful World, Little Brown Jug, Amazing Grace, Amore, I Gotta Be E, Can Can, Sweet Embraceable You, Fred Vegas Medley, Where Did The Time Go

From one of the earliest practitioners of the modern a cappella sound the House Jacks have remained on the cutting edge of contemporary vocal harmony for many years. This latest release was recorded live in Europe where the group tours regularly and has built up a large and loyal following. There are 10 new original songs plus 4 covers and a new arrangement of audience favorite "Bam" on this fine release and the group rocks as always. Founding member Deke Sharon is well known in a cappella circles for his published arrangements and vocal percussionist Wes Caroll is considered to be one of the best mouth drummers around.

Songlist: Bam, Believe, Summertime, The Only One I Want Around, This'll Do, Give It Up, The Leavin' Kind, They Won't Cry For You, Great Big USA, No Ride, Use Me, Since U Been Gone, Just Fine, Rock You, What A Wonderful World

1987 International Champions, the Rivals placed sixth in 1984, third in '85, and moved to second before topping the charts, so to speak. That they were the second youngest quartet ever to win the championship would seem to imply a lack of experience, but when they won they had 45 years barbershop singing among the four. Each of the Interstate Rivals went on to win another quartet championship, Joe Connelly with Keepsake in l992, Kip Buckner with the Gas House Gang in 1993, while Jay Hawkins and Paul Gilman were half of the 1995 Champions, Marquis. What a history! In their selection of a dozen songs they stick to beautiful barbershop singing only hamming it up a bit on "Cecilia."

Songlist: We'll SIng All We Know Tonight, Mammy O'Mine, The Little Boy, My Baby Just Cares For Me, You Keep Coming Back Like a Song, Applause, Applause, Mistakes, Strike Up the Band, Cecilia, The Little White Cloud That Cried, Baby Medley, What a Wonderful World

Baltimore, MD-based quartet Maxx Factor is on a major roll, being named the 2009 Harmony Sweeps National Champs in May, then going on to win the 2010 Third Place Sweet Adelines medals! Formed in 2004, this current foursome has only been singing together since 2007. "Maxx Sixx Pack" is a sampler EP that features six tunes, "It's a Brand New Day," a live cut from International competition "Listen To That Dixie Band," "Don't Break The Heart That Loves You," the live cut "Young And Foolish," "The Loneliest Girl In Town" and "What A Wonderful World." This is all great Sweet Adelines stuff on the highest level. As we recommend this recording, we remember listening to Maxx Factor's set at the Harmony Sweeps Finals. As they would nail one of their trademark unbelieveably sustained closing chords, we swear we would feel the hairs on the back of our neck stand up! Maxx Factor is a very special group, and you should forget about drinking and treat yourself to a Sixx Pack.

Songlist: The Lonesomest Girl in Town, Listen to That Dixie Band, Young and Foolish, What A Wonderful World, It's A Brand New Day, Don't Break the Heart that Loves You

MAXX Factor : MAXX Factor   

"Once in awhile a group arises that both destroys the preconception of a genre while coming to define it for the public. MAXX Factor is such a group." - Deke Sharon. High praise indeed from the guru of contemporary a cappella and very well deserved. The only group to ever win both the Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival and the Sweet Adeline national competitions the quartet has some of the tightest harmonies you will hear anywhere. This is a recording you will listen to over and over.

Songlist: Cry Baby, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Sandbox of Dreams, Little Patch of Heaven, When You Wish Upon a Star, Grow Old With Me, Liar Medley, Love Story, Come In From The Rain, What A Wonderful World, Hey There, All the Way, Brand New Day, Star-Spangled Banner

Tenor Shawn York, lead Sean Devine (of the Alley Cats), baritone Patrick Claypool and bass Corey Hunt, all talented young men from Orange County, CA, proved with their 2nd place medal at the recent SPEBSQSA competitions in Denver that a far-from-quiet young revolution is happening in the Barbershop world. The quartet, also members of Chorus Gold medal-winners (and youngest-ever choral entrants) Westminster Chorus, rose from 46th place to 18th in 2004, to 5th place in 2005, and in 2007 second only to supergroup Max Q. "Let's Fly" is 15 innovatively-arranged (by group arranger Aaron Dale), flawlessly performed winners, from OC standards "Good Luck Charm," "Put Your Head On My Shoulder," "Honey (Open That Door)/Hey Good Lookin' Medley," "Love Me," and "Come Fly with Me," to new winners "Teddy Bear," "Drivin' Me Crazy," "So Much in Love," a brilliant "Stormy Weather," "Anytime at All," "You're 16, You're Beautiful, and You're Mine" and the last cut, "Save the Last Dance For Me/Sway Medley," this collection impresses at every turn. Audiences call them "fresh," "cutting edge," "pushing the envelope"-but listen to "Let's Fly" for yourself, hear the fast-rising future of Barbershop, and come up with your own adjectives!

Songlist: Good Luck Charm, Teddy Bear, Love Me, Drivin' Me Crazy, Put Your Head On My Shoulder, Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident), Honey (Open That Door) / Hey Good Lookin' Medley, Grow Old With You, So Much In Love, Stormy Weather, Come Fly With Me, Anytime At All, You're 16, You're Beautiful, and You're Mine, What a Wonderful World, Save The Last Dance For Me / Sway Medley

Since its founding in San Mateo, CA in1987, Ragazzi, The Peninsula Boys Chorus has grown to be one of the largest and most successful boy choirs in the San Francisco Bay area. Under the direction of Musical Director and and Co-founder, Joyce Keil, the chorus has toured Canada, Russia and Eastern Europe. "Good News" is live recordings from concerts given in the 1995 and 1996 seasons. The 20 songs are in 3 categories: sacred repertory, such as Cesar Franck's "Panis Angelicus," Bach's "Ave Maria," Gabriel Faure's "Sanctus (from Requiem)," and Elizabeth Poston's "Jesus Christ, the apple tree;" solos, duets and trios, like Antonio Caldera's "Alma del core," Handel's "Ombra mai fu," and Bach's "Wir eilen (from Cantata 78);" and secular repertory, Bedrich Smetana's "Ma Hvezda," the Serbian folk song "Niska Banja," Zoltan Kodaly's "Evening Song," the Slovak folk song "To ta Hel' pa," the Greek folk song, "The Kalanta of the New Year," and the spiritual "Ain-a that good news." Piano, flute and percussion accompaniment on some cuts. A beautiful collection by the talented boys of Ragazzi!

Songlist: Panis Angelicus, O gracious light, Ave maria, Ave verum, Sanctus, Der Herr ist Gross, Jesus Christ, the apple tree, Alma del core, Danza, danza fanciulla gentile, Lasst Lautenspiel und Becherklang, Ombra mai fu, Wir eilen, Ma Hvezda, Water under snow is weary, Niska Banja, Evening Song, To ta Hel' pa, The Kalanta of the New Year, Ain-a that good news, What a Wonderful World

Founded in 1951, The 160-strong San Diego Chorus is one of the largest and most dynamic chapters of Sweet Adelines International, winning International Gold in Portland in 2001 and in Seattle in 1975, with 3 Silver medals and a Bronze sandwiched in between. Dynamically directed by the creative and talented Kim Hurlbert, herself a multiple winner of S.A. quartet gold, the SDC has a record of excellence and a sound to match. Included in "Sound" are 13 wonderful, rich selections, including several medleys, some of our favorites: "Parade Medley," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage," "Amazing Grace," "Salute to the Armed Forces," "Cohen-Broadway Medley," "My Fair Lady Medley," "Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley" and "This is the Moment." Soaring solos, rich, spirited harmonies-SDC is the best, and they aren't afraid to flaunt it!

Songlist: Parade Medley, You're A Grand Old Flag, What A Wonderful World, I Can Dream, Can't I, Quiet Please, There's A Lady on Stage, Amazing Grace, Salute to the Armed Forces, Cohan-Broadway Medley, My Fair Lady Medley, My Melancholy Baby, Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley, This Is the Moment, A Lovely Way to Spend An Evening

For nearly a century the 75-voice a cappella St. Olaf Choir, long regarded as one of the finest college a cappella choirs in the United States, has maintained its original purpose--study and preparation of choral literature for public performance. Recorded live in St. Olaf's Boe Memorial Chapel between 2001 and 2008, "Repertoire for Mixed Voices" is a generous, impressive 2-CD set, with 11 songs on each disc, is a powerful, joyous, sometimes accompanied collection of sacred Christian music. Some favorites are Lassus' "Jubilate Deo," Byrd's "Ave Verum Corpus," a pair by Bach, "Singet dem Herrn" and "Lobet den Herrn," three by Kenneth Jennings, "The Call," "Prayer" and "Antiphon." On Disc 2 we especially liked G. Randall Stroope's "Conversion of Saul," Tacach's "The Darkling Thrush," Miskinis' "Lucis Creator Optime," "Tankuj Tankuij," Susa's "The Shepherds Sing," Guastavino's "Arroz con leche" and many others. This is a remarkable, inspirational collection that shows of the clear, soaring sound and rich harmonies of the St. Olaf Choir, one of the best in the United States!

Songlist: Jubilate Deo, Ave Verum Corpus, Elohim Hashivenu, Singet dem Herrn, Lobet den Herrn, Agnus Dei, Light's Glittering Morn, The Call: Spiritual Song 1, Prayer: Spiritual Song 2, Antiphon: Spiritual Song 3, The Shepherds Sing, Ave Verum Corpus, Conversions of Saul, Lucis Creator Optime, Musicks Empire, The Darling Thrush, Tancuj Tancuj, Duerme Negrito, What A Wonderful World, Arroz con Leche, Abide With Me, Let Everything That Hath Breath

Storm Front : The Road to Gold   

2010 International Barbershop Harmony Society Champs Storm Front describe as: "Three years, Nine contest sets, One Gold Medal. Enjoy Storm Front's journey on "The Road to Gold!" The group's extensive use of humor and parody, particularly directed at the process they have had to go through to finally win are a big reason why they have consistently been judged in the top ten. They placed sixth in Nashville in 2008, singing Showstopper parodies "The Champs are Coming Back," "We've Grown Accustomed to 3rd Place," and the hilarious "Don't Ask Me Why;" third in Anaheim in 2009, where they unleashed their "Medal Come Back" parody, the ludicrous "Lida Rose/Dream of Now" medley, and their Finalist "Top Ten Parody;" and Philadelphia 2010, where their "Wonderful World" costumes, the contest rule "Anything Goes" parody and the manic Jukebox "Jukebox Saturday Night Medley (Car Song)" montage gave them their coveted Gold Medals! Although some of the inside Barbershop jokes went over our heads, as these are all live cuts, it's clear they all hit the judges and audiences right in their BHS funny bones. There are two discs here: Disc 1 has all six songs from their Finals performances in 2008 and 2009, and Disc 2 has all six songs from their incredible win in 2010. Several songs, such as the totally silly "Where or When," "Don't Fence Me In," "Lida Rose," and "We've Grown Accustomed to 3rd Place," are repeated, sometimes more than once. Wonderful harmonies, ringing, incredible closing chords, very funny, creative material-it all adds up to great entertainment, and, happily, finally, to Gold for Storm Front! 

Songlist: The Champs Are All Coming Back, Don't Fence Me In, Where or When, Comes Love, We've Grown Accustomed to 3rd Place, Don't Ask Me Why, Medal Come Back To Me, Where or When, Don't Fence Me In, Lida Rose, Stay Awake, Top 10 Parody, Where or When, What A Wonderful World, Lida Rose, Anything Goes, We've Grown Accustomed to 3rd Place, Jukebox Saturday Night Medley (Car Song)

University of New Mexico Music Professor Brad Ellingboe and the UNM Concert Choir releases "Fast Falls the Eventide," a collection of sacred and familiar songs as well as pieces specially written and arranged for the choir including, "O Esca Viatorum," a 17th century hymn. Ellingboe's original piece, "Be Music, Night," is featured. Voice faculty Jaccqueline Zander-Wall, a mezzo soprano, is featured in the classic, "What a Wonderful World." "The name of the CD comes from the second line in the song 'Abide with Me.' The CD is comprised of gentle music about evening, music and the night. The more hidden meaning is 'abide with me,' or come with me to listen to the UNM choirs," Ellingboe said.

Songlist: Amor De Mi Alma, I Saw a Stranger Yestere'en, Shenandoah, O Esca Viatorum, Water Night, There Will Be Rest, St. Michael Prayer, Abide with Me, Be Music, Night, What a Wonderful World

Let the Vocal Majority Chorus transport you back to those memorable days of the 60s and 70s in this release. America's Premier Pops Chorus sings the favorites: "What a Wonderful World," "Can't Help Falling In Love," "Unchained Melody," "Can't Smile Without You," "There's a Kind of Hush," and "My Special Angel." Added to these great hits, this recording features "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "You Are So Beautiful," "In My Room," "California Dreamin'," "Long and Winding Road," and "Never My Love." With Jim Clancy's incredible choral arrangements sung by America's Premier Pops Chorus with orchestral accompaniment, this is VM at its best.

Songlist: What A Wonderful World, My Special Angel, The Long and Winding Road, California Dreamin', You Are So Beautiful, Can't Help Falling In Love, Never My Love, In My Room, Can't Smile Without You, Unchained Melody, There's A Kind of Hush, Bridge Over Troubled Water

VoicesIowa : You Must Believe in Spring   

The Southwestern Community College has a tradition of turning out excellent harmony singers, under the direction of the highly-respected director Phil Mattson. The six-piece mixed "Voices Iowa" is a fine example. "Pick Yourself Up" is a dizzying rendition of the Kern/Fields classic, a daring flight into the upper registers. Bach's "Largo" yields willingly to a fine scat treatment; "Come Sunday" has the same heartbreakingly beautiful arrangement as that of the Real Group, but the tone qualities of the voices are quite distinct to Voices Iowa. "What A Wonderful World" comes alive, the notes a joyous burst of sunshine on a spring morning.

Songlist: What A Wonderful World, Pick Yourself Up, Largo, Revoici Venir Du Printemps, Come Sunday, Lo How A Rose E're Blooming, Love is Here to Stay, Music For Lovers, More I Cannot Wish You, And So It Goes, Look for the Silver Lining, You Must Believe in Spring

Founded by Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J. Nunez in 1988, the YPC has become among today's most celebrated and influential children's choruses, with performances and gold-medal winning competitions worldwide and acclaimed recordings from across the musical spectrum. Through its Transient Glory commissioning series of concerts, publications and CDs, YPC has expanded the repertoire for children's choruses with dozens of new works from composers that include Pulitzer Prize, Oscar and MacArthur "genius" grant winners. More than 1,200 boys and girls from ages 7 to 18 participate in YPC's core after school program in five divisions. "When I Sing," a spirited album variously accompanied by piano, bass, percussion, guitar, cello, flute, Latin percussion and viola, has 12 tunes, mostly by the Cantare Chorus, conducted by Elizabeth Nunez, with "El Cielo Cant Alegria" performed by the Prelude Chorus, "Shiru" by the Intermezzo Chorus, "Klee Wyck" performed by the Prelude Chorus, and "Stand Tall Children (The Activists)" performed by special guests Trenton Children's Chorus. Other favorites are the traditional Torres Strait Islands song "Sesere Eeye," Johann Strauss' "An der schonen blauen Donau," the Gospel Spiritual "Go Where I Send Thee," the title tune by Bill Henderson, Imant Raminsh's "Song of the Stars," "Criome Mi Madre" from 'Four Spanish Lullabyes' by Director Nunez, Jim Papoulis' "Stand Together" and George Weiss and Bob Thiele's "What a Wonderful World." Don't forget to check out the great color photos of the groups in action, in the liner notes. Dynamic arrangements, tremendous spirit, beautiful voices - "When I Sing" is a big winner on many levels!

Songlist: Sesere Eeye, El Cielo Canta Alegria, An der schonen blauen Donau, Shiru, Go Where I Send Thee, When I Sing, Klee Wyck, Song of the Stars, Criome Mi Madre from "Four Spanish Lullabies", Stand Tall Children (The Activists), Stand Together, What a Wonderful World

The Vocal Group Hall Of Fame was created to honor the Greatest Vocal Groups of the World, to preserve their music at a world-class museum, to promote their music and memories throughout the world and to pay tribute to the inductees as National Music Treasures. The Vocal Group Hall of Fame was designed to perpetuate the life long careers of the Inducted Artists, recognizing them as inventors and creators of the music that influenced today's pop culture, promoting their music to many fans, and bring to the attention of the world, their legacy for many generations to come. The Vocal Group Hall Of Fame's Annual Induction Ceremony honors these great groups and features their legendary music.

Songlist: Never My Love, Pennies From Heaven, Rock 'n Roll Is Here To Stay, Little Darlin', More, Return To Sender & Jailhouse Rock, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, If I Didn't Care, Aquarius/ Let The Sunshine In, Be My Baby, You Keep Me Hangin' On, I Only Have Eyes For You, Why Do Some Fools Fall In Love, In The Still Of The Night, Betchya By Goly Wow, Loves Me Like A Rock, Perfidia, Help Me Rhonda & California Girls, Only You & The Great Pretender, Charlie Brown, Ruby, Ruby, What A Wonderful World, Under the Boardwalk, For the Love Of Money & Love Train, Love Train