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JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY A CAPPELLA
t The Arrow and the Song—Laura Hawley.
This imaginative setting of Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow's poem encourages the use of
evocative bird and wind noises to capture the
text's natural imagery. With a rhythmic a cappella
texture, this selection from the Breath of Song
collection soars and offers plenty of opportunities
for soloists.
11338538 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
t
Beethoven's a Cappella 5th—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Jay Rouse. Here's a novelty
piece that will steal the show! Beethoven's
Fifth Symphony is set for a cappella voices with
some creative vocables, style, and a touch of
humor. The TTTBB arrangement is the actual
arrangement of the Veritas a cappella quintet,
and the mixed version is a faithful adaptation.
A perfect change of pace that is moderately
challenging and rewarding!
11175610 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
D
Caravan—Duke Ellington, Irving Mills & Juan
Tizol/arr. Paris Rutherford. A Duke Ellington Latin
jazz classic in this Afro-Cuban setting, this song
is an energetic selection that will make your choir
and audience want to move their feet! Fun and
rewarding for your group to perform, there are
multiple solo opportunities with notated scat
solos and improvised lines. You'll want to use the
accompaniment track or have your jazz band play
the instrumental parts to create the full effect of
this dynamic piece. Exciting!
10688232 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Cheek to Cheek—Irving Berlin/arr. Jim
Clements. This classic Irving Berlin tune gets
the VOCES8 treatment in this effortless swing
arrangement. Colorful harmonies with a hint of
soul will challenge and delight your ensembles.
11373999 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50
Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Duke
Ellington / arr. Jay Althouse. A light, swinging,
Jay Althouse arrangement of a Duke Ellington
"standard." Features accessible voice leading
and some simple scat syllables...but no vocal
improvisation. Accessible voice leading. Add the
SoundPax parts (horns and rhythm section) for an
authentic, small combo sound.
1961218 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Don't Worry About Me—Sophie Cooke/arr.
Christopher Bruerton. This gentle ballad by British
singer-songwriter Frances was recorded by The
King's Singers on their anniversary album Gold.
The heartfelt and bittersweet lyrics are set with a
cappella folk-style harmonies. "So if I fall, you'll
fall. And if I rise, we'll rise together." Lovely!
11171532 SATBBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Homeward Bound—Paul Simon/arr. Naomi
Crellin. This a cappella arrangement of the Simon
and Garfunkel song is an outstanding selection
from the VOCES8 series. With rhythmic riffs
shared among all voice parts, close harmonies
and a classic feel, this piece will be fun for singers
and audiences alike.
11374001 SATB divisi, or SSATTBB . . . . . 4.00
Jazzonia—William Averitt. From the larger work
"Black Pierrot," this work describes the scene
in a Harlem cafe of the 1920s. It is a poetic and
musical glance at the era in which so much
African-American music, art, and poetry emerged
as vital forces in the arts.
11164598 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Dt Kaleidoscope Heart—Sara Bareilles/arr. Allison
Girvan. As the title suggests, Kaleidoscope Heart
is a metaphor for the ever-changing beauty and
diversity of the heart and soul. This beautiful little
a cappella piece is stylized with a contemporary
flair, in a very similar way to how it's presented on
Sara Bareilles' album of the same name. Then,
the short song is repeated with the addition of
simple body percussion. Feature a soloist or
small group on the melody while the rest of your
group sings the full backing harmonies.
11348334 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Lift Every Voice and Sing—John Rosamond
Johnson/arr. Jarrett Johnson & Alvin Chea, ed.
Michael Geiger. Stellar a cappella harmonies
shine in this song also known as the Black
national anthem. James Weldon Johnson's
text is highlighted in this modern arrangement
for solo and divisi choir with the jazz and
R&B influence that you'd expect from Take
6, of whom Chea is a member. This original
arrangement went viral on YouTube and was
nominated for a Grammy - it has now been
transcribed so that choirs everywhere can enjoy
singing this fantastic setting.
11355174 SATBB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
t The Lion and the Mouse—Darmon Meader.
The Lion and the Mouse joins The Boy Who Cried
Wolf and The Tortoise and the Hare to complete
Darmon Meader's jazz-infused Aesop's Fables
trilogy. This charming a cappella concert work
features cool jazz harmonies and gives each
voice part a chance to shine.
11195049 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
t Love—Michael Engelhardt. This stunning
work for mixed choirs has its roots in jazz. The
repetition of the word "love" throughout allows
singers and audiences to focus on its various
meanings and implications. A challenging work
with an incredible impact.
11200612 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
t Nature Boy—eden ahbez/arr. Anders Edenroth.
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to
love and be loved in return." This beautiful song
was written by eden ahbez and made famous by
Nat King Cole. This dynamic arrangement was
created for The Real Group and translates well to
full choir that loves a challenge!
11195773 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
t A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square—
Manning Sherwin/arr. Jim Clements. This is a
gorgeous unaccompanied arrangement of the
classic song, surely one of the most famous
melodies from the 1930s. Written to be performed
at leisurely pace with indulgent harmonies,
this arrangement for VOCES8 will wow your
audiences.
11373998 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Dt Old Friends—Paul Simon/arr. Fred Sturm. New
York Voices hit a home run with their beautiful and
poignant rendition of this song. This arrangement
is an excellent singable adaptation for choirs
featuring very close harmonies that reflect the
closeness of the friendship in the lyrics.
11348347 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t
One Day—arr. Richard Rodney Bennett. This
beautiful ballad, arranged for The King's Singers,
has a text that speaks of hope for a better and
sweeter world where war and division are distant
memories. Filled with characteristically rich and
colorful jazz harmonies, the listener travels on
a sweet journey through unexpected harmonic
patterns and an uplifting text.
11204902 SATBBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
t Praying—arr. Rebecca Dale. Kesha's power
ballad has become synonymous with the #MeToo
and #TimesUp movements. The turmoil in the
text is well represented in the harmonization in
this concert a cappella version from The King's
Singers. Easily performed by either a smaller
group with soloists or a larger choir, this poignant
song is both beautiful and important.
11176276 SATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
t
Scarborough Fair—arr. Randy Jordan. Based
on the classic Simon and Garfunkel version of
this folk song, this contemporary a cappella
setting really catches the beauty and feel of the
original. Layered vocables surround the plaintive
melody in a grand, lush divisi texture that will be
a beautiful concert highlight that is worthy of the
extra effort.
11171173 SSATBB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t
Songbird—Christine McVie/arr. Nick Ashby.
This double choir, 12-part arrangement of the
Fleetwood Mac hit was created for the large-
scale cover featuring The King's Singers and
several thousand members of the Stay at Home
Choir. Along with a complete arrangement for the
King's Singers, there is a full choir along with an
ossia treble part for a mixed ensemble.
11348357 SATB divisi, or 12-Part Mixed . . 2.95
D
The Sound of Silence—Paul Simon/arr. Mac
Huff. A cappella sensation Pentatonix created
a tender arrangement of this classic Simon and
Garfunkel chart topper from 1965. This choral
adaptation offers the option to sing it a cappella,
a la Pentatonix, or with the accompaniment
provided to make it more supportive and
accessible to choirs of all types. Either way, the
close harmonies, moody melody, and poignant
lyrics offer a beautiful arrangement.
11198382 SATB divisi, opt. a cappella . . . 2.25
t The Sound of Silence—Paul Simon/arr.
Alexander L'Estrange. An exquisite and evocative
setting of Paul Simon's folk-rock classic, this
VOCES8 arrangement remains true to the spirit
of the original, embracing Simon and Garfunkel's
haunting vocal style.
11374005 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50
Dt Stand Up—arr. Tea Douglas/ed. Joy Hirokawa.
This powerful a cappella arrangement of the
original song written for the film "Harriet,"
celebrating the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman,
is an outstanding concert piece for treble
ensembles. This arrangement of the rendition
by DGLS, employs strong harmonies, body
percussion, and a soulful feel that is very effective.
11340557 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Sway—Pablo Beltran Ruiz & Luis Demetrio
Traconis Molina/arr. Alexander L'Estrange.
Arranged for VOCES8, this song with a
sultry Latin groove and a cappella styling is
perfect for pop or jazz programming for more
advanced choirs.
11374003 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50
Dt What's Going On—arr. Rollo Dilworth. This
contemporary a cappella arrangement of Marvin
Gaye's popular and influential hit is funk and soul
wrapped up in a timeless protest song. Featuring
a soloist throughout, this rendition with close jazz
harmonies and optional string bass and cajon is
as timely today as it was when it was written.
11348481 SSATB divisi,
opt. String Bass and Cajon . . . . 2.50
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