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All My Past Life
Setting of a poem by English poet John Wilmot (1647-1680) for unaccompanied SATB choir.
Awakening
Awakening is a setting of a poem by American ice skater Laurence Owen for SATB choir, piano, vibes, flute, and french horn.
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Blue Skies
The classic Irving Berlin staple is re-imagined for SSATTB/combo Vocal Jazz ensemble with a combination of meters and rhythms, including an a cappella setting of the rarely-heard verse.
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California Soul
This Ashford and Simpson song was recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell as well as The 5th Dimension in the late 60s. It receives a loyal tribute here for 6 voice vocal jazz ensemble, full rock combo and horn section plus flute and percussion. (For the complete arrangement, be sure to purchase the instrumental parts available separately).
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Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
This delightful song song has been a part of the vocal jazz lexicon for over 70 years and was featured by the Manhattan Transfer in the film "A League of Their Own." This arrangement (licensed for sale by Arrange Me) has all the fun of that version and more, a great tune for any level group.
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Don't Pass Me By
Ringo Starr got a rare writing credit with this selection on the Beatles "White Album" and it gets a funky/rock update here for SATB + Combo Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
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This classic Beatles romp from "Revolver" got a makeover by Earth, Wind, and Fire in the 1970s which is the inspiration behind this exciting and fun SATB arrangement.
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Got to Get You Into My Life
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Classic tune from "Meet Me in St. Louis" gets a great treatment for your vocal jazz ensemble. For unaccompanied SATB choir
Hobo's Blues
Paul Simon wrote a blues and teamed up with Stephane Grappelli who created a magnificent violin solo. This adaptation adds a vocalese lyric to that solo and some juicy jazz harmonies that results in a challenging romp through the changes. Intermediate to advanced.
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I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
A swingingly sensational setting of this old chestnut reminiscent of the Manhattan Transfer or New York Voices, great for an intermediate vocal jazz ensemble. The final chorus includes homages to some of the best songs about rainbows.
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Love's Philosophy
A poignant poem by Percy set as a lovely ballad for SATB choir and piano. Fine for a high school or collegiate group or any community group.
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MacArthur Park
Jimmy Webb's masterpiece in choral form. This arrangement stays true to the original Richard Harris recording with strings, flutes, and horns to back up a soaring SATB choir.
Nothing too crazy here. This is a vocal harmonization for vocal jazz ensemble of the classic from the Miles Davis Quintet. A fast bop that is loads of fun and great for improvisation. Only the vocal sheet is included with guitar chords for the band. Since this is a standard, most jazzers will know it.
Milestones
Music Lights the Way
Commisioned piece for Cactus High School in Peoria, AZ
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Nights on Broadway
A great update to the Bee Gees anthem from the 1970s. It gets funk-fied for either SATB or male chorus and band but still retains the textures infused by the Brothers Gibb.
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Nowhere to Run
Great arrangement for soloist and vocal ensemble. Horn parts available as well. This one really ROCKS!
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N. Y. C. from "Annie"
An especially good opening number if you are doing a concert of Broadway hits or a tribute to the Big Apple.
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O magnum mysterium
A modern setting of this advent mainstay. However, the 3-part voicing (Alto or countertenor, tenor and bass) and textures are reminiscent of the renaissance period.
Once Was a Time I Thought
A little-known ditty from The Mamas and the Papas from the mind of John Phillips. Adapted for vocal jazz ensemble. A great entry-level piece but fine for any degree of experience.
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Overs
This Paul Simon "break-up" song was one of the best of the Simon and Garfunkel years, appearing on the Bookends album. This arrangement for unaccompanied SATTB choir was written for Pacifc Jazz & Electric and was always an audience and fan favorite. Available for purchase at SMP Press.
Paperback Writer
Another Lennon/McCartney masterpiece, re-imagined for a cappella SATTB choir with some great expanded jazz harmonies and a little doo-wop flavor to spice things up a bit. Available to purchase at SMP Press. Band parts are also available if you prefer.
Punky's Dilemma
More Paul Simon from the Bookends album. This mildly anti-war jaunt stays close to the original although it jazzes it up a bit with lush harmonies, solos and a brief scat-soli section for the entire ensemble. Voiced for SATTB and accompanied by combo,
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Quiet Corcovado Night
You need this chart!!! For SSATTB jazz choir and band, this one starts off quietly with an a cappella setting of Quiet Night by Rodgers and Hart then glides smoothly into Tom Jobim's Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) that is anything but quiet. Have I said the word quiet enough yet? Should I be quiet now? Here are the links on Sheet Music Direct:
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Rudy Red Nose
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has a very shiny vocal jazz arrangement for a cappella SATB. Great for a small ensemble, even a 4-piece caroling group. Doo-wop flavors abound and all the usual ad-libs ('like Monopoly!") are thrown in for good measure.
Sailing
Christopher Cross' classic tribute to riding the waves (in a boat of course) gets a beautifully poignant treatment here for SATB and combo. Appropriate for vocal jazz ensembles as well as any traditional choir of mixed voices. This arrangement is very approachable for any level group, staying true to the original but lushly realized for vocal ensembles.
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Save the Country
Laura Nyro is an American treasure. She penned this song at the height of the civil unrest of the late 1960s as a plea to everyone to fight together rather than against each other. Its message is timeless.
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Savoy Truffle
True Beatles fans will remember this nugget from the 4th side of the White Album by George Harrison. Harrison wrote this as a nudge to his friend Eric Clapton's notorious sweet tooth. I've taken the original hard rock feel and given it a whimsical, doo-wop flavor with some fun choral and vocal jazz twists and turns. Inspired by "The Bobs" arrangements, and written especially for Heatwave, ASU Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Novemeber 2011),
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Se tu m'ami
Sento nel core
Spinning Wheel
This is the classic "Blood, Sweat & Tears" number with vocals standing in for horns.
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While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Spain (I Can Recall)
Vocal Jazz rendition of the classic Chick Corea tune with lyrics by Al Jarreau. Starts of kind of mellow then heats up to a fever pitch and a screamin' ending. Level IV. You'll want to view the entire demo by clicking "watch." The price for this chart includes vocals and instrumental scores with a license to make any necessary copies for your ensemble. This license is non-transferable. Available to purchase at PURCHASE SCORE AND PARTS
Toyland
This song from the beloved Christmas fantasy operetta "Babes in Toyland," arranged for SATTB in a capella-vocal jazz style, is perfect for your holiday program or adventurous caroling group. Accessible to intermediate ensembles. This arrangement is available in the GWA Music Store.
Welcome
A great concert opener for your youth or treble choir, this song about family from Disney's "Brother Bear" sets just the right tone. Accessible for any level choir and a real audience pleaser. Be sure to order the instrumental pack (sold separately) to have the complete performance package. Vocal score available here at Sheet Music Direct.
A classic Beatles tune from "The White Album," this lush and sweeping choral treatment will thrill your ensemble and audience as well with its poignant re-harmonizations and at times surprising turns. Ideal for a group of 12, but will also work with one per part or in larger choral settings. Available to purchase at SMP Press.
Something
George Harrison's beloved tune from "Abbey Road," The Beatles' final studio album, gets a great reimagining in this vocal jazz ensemble arrangement that is perfect for any experience-level group. Beginning with a lush close-harmony a capella, it segues into a bluesy feel and features a great solo opportunity to pay tribute to George's solo on the original.
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Stairway to Paradise
A rockin' fresh take on an early Gershwin gem, featuring solos, tight harmonies, and all the vocal jazz flavors you need. Intermediate to advanced, mostly SATB but with a small amount of S/T divisi. This arrangement is available in the GWA Music Store.
Tuxedo Junction
Inspired by the Manahattan Transfer, this is an a cappella treatment for SATTB that is perfect for any level ensemble looking to revisit the Big Band era in style. A walking bass line plus some terrific solo breaks makes this one a winner. Available for purchase at Sheet Music Direct.
White Christmas
My most popular arrangement by far, set for either SATB or TTBB. Sweet and juicy harmonies and accessible for a large group or a quartet and everything in between. Purchase both settings at SMP Press.
Why Should I Worry?
From the beloved Disney film "Oliver and Company" that reimagines the Dickens classic in NYC with a group of canines standing in for the boys. This number introduces us to that film's version of the Artful Dodger, voiced and sung by Billy Joel. This arrangement is a reimagining into a vocal jazz format for both SSAB and SATB voicings. Lots of fun and a great chart for any level of expertise. Be sure to purchase the combo parts (sold separately) SSAB Vocal score available here at Sheet Music Direct and SATB Vocal score here at Sheet Music Direct.
Who Will Buy?
A very accessible but still interesting setting of this beloved tune from the Oscar-winning musical "Oliver!" - great for treble choirs of all ages. SSA, with Piano (Guitar, Bass and Drum parts available). For purchase at SMP Press.
Up, Up and Away
A great vocal jazz treatment of the classic Jimmy Webb tune recorded by The 5th Dimension. Perform this with combo or full big band. This arrangement is available for purchase at SMP Press. You may purchase the vocal and combo score alone. Big Band score and parts sold separately.
Yosemite
SSA - plus piano, percussion, bass, and flute. Celebrating the most beautiful place on Planet Earth where I had the pleasure of living and visiting so many times. Great for women's choir or youth choirs and adaptable to TTB groups as well (send me an email if you are interested in this) SSA version is available here in the GWA Music store. Demo coming soon.
Your Mother and Mine
The lovely lullaby that Wendy sings to the lost boys in Neverland finally has an a cappella choral arrangement. Great for a Mother's Day tribute in your spring concert! Appropriate for any level of choir from High School onward. Available here at Sheet Music Direct.