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VOCAL
JAZZ
Ain't We Got Fun?—
Richard A. Whiting/arr. Mike Wilson.
With flexible performance options, this
arrangement of a hit from the Roaring Twenties
has a foxtrot structure and may be performed
either in unison, two, or three parts, with or without
accompaniment. The lyrics are a response to
the poverty of the time, promising fun in the
face of hardship. The teachable elements of
historical context and style, swing rhythms, and
approachable harmonies make this a solid choice.
11536032 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
Almost Like Being in Love
(from "Brigadoon")—
Frederick Loewe/arr. Roger Emerson.
Filled with jazz stylings from swing to scat, this
arrangement of the classic show tune from Lerner
& Loewe's "Brigadoon" is perfect for developing
choirs. Singers will love the bright, upbeat setting
with its smooth conversational style and colorful
piano accompaniment!
11419605 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Any Day Spent with You—C.E. Walz.
Incorporating the words of A.A. Milne of Winnie
the Pooh fame, this playful song of friendship
reminisces about days spent with friends making
memories that last a lifetime. This jazzy swing
setting has ample unison and conversational
passages along with some simple harmony that is
easily learned and held. The optional clarinet adds
charm and character, and the accompaniment
track includes two versions: one with full
instrumentation and one that omits the clarinet.
11561744 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
Beethoven's Fifth
(Symphony No. 5 in C Minor)—
Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Tom Anderson.
Beethoven's "greatest hit" is reimagined
with a funky twist that your singers will love!
Its iconic hook springboards into a rhythmic
groove, complete with clapping, snapping, and
vocal syllables that imitate a rock band. The
performance track is a must-use for this novelty
nod to one of the greatest composers of all time!
11564447 Three-Part Mixed or SAB. . .ME 2.30
Blue Skies—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger Emerson.
Irving Berlin's quintessential song is a classic of
swing style, and this straightforward, singable
arrangement brings Berlin's standard to vocal jazz
and show choirs of any level. The swing groove
is established in the beginning with choral voices
accompanied by finger snaps and bass guitar.
Later in the arrangement, written-out scat solos
will encourage younger singers to try this vocal
jazz technique.
3276862 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
3276870 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Can I Take Your Order—
Dwight Dinan& Richard Green/arr. Garrett
Breeze. A fun, bite-sized character piece perfect
for a change of pace in a show choir set, this
upbeat swing tune has lyrics all about food, a
dance break, and the opportunity to show off
your band! Accessible part writing makes this
a great number for developing voices, and the
option to perform with the instrumental parts or
accompaniment track allows for versatility.
11561010 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Roger Emerson.
This Discovery Jazz series edition of Stevie
Wonder's 1973 song packs all the joyful Latin
energy you would want into an accessible
arrangement that is super cool and fun to sing.
Great for building skills and style, the voice-leading
is well crafted for your beginning and developing
jazz/pop groups.
10567900 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Dream a Little Dream of Me
(with Debussy's "Clair de Lune")—
Fabian Andre & Wilbur Schwandt
/arr. Andy Beck. Pink Martini and the von Trapps
have put a new spin on an old standard. The
piano opening quotes Debussy's Clair de Lune
before melting into a relaxing presentation of the
familiar tune. Create a unique performance with
the ukulele, string bass, and melodica parts.
11503191 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
Finding the Sunshine—
Jim Papoulis. Bright and sunny, this original piece
has easy vocal jazz flourishes and an even-keeled
beat. Mostly in unison, it has a few places of
simple harmony to add to the texture, all of which
are easily learned, leading to success for young
harmony singers.
11568954 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)—
arr. Roger Emerson. Written back in 1954, this
famous song has become a part of the Great
American Songbook, with Frank Sinatra's 1964
version becoming the standard. This accessible
arrangement brings plenty of unison, well-placed
harmonies, and a section of choral scat that your
singers will really enjoy learning and performing.
11341723 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11341722 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.85
It's All Right (from "Soul")—
Curtis Mayfield/arr. Robert T. Gibson.
Jon Batiste's cover of the 1963 Impressions hit
in Disney/Pixar's "Soul" brings this early Curtis
Mayfield song to a whole new generation. Built
on a soulful groove, jazzy twists, and a feel-good
vibe, this choral arrangement is based on the
Batiste version from the film. Accessible to choirs
of all ages in a variety of voicings, it's sure to be a
hit at your next concert!
11347553 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
It's Only a Paper Moon—Harold Arlen/
arr. Mac Huff. "Say, it's only a paper moon sailing
over a cardboard sea, but it wouldn't be make-
believe if you believed in me." This enduring
jazz standard from the 1930s is a great song of
friendship and support, set in an arrangement
specifically designed for younger voices with both
unison and easy part-singing opportunities.
11424807 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11424808 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Jungle Jam—Sharon Burch &
Rosana Eckert. Experience jazz in your
classroom and performances with this swingin'
original tune especially crafted for younger voices.
The music, accompaniment, vocal arrangements,
and recording are authentic and true to jazz using
a New Orleans second line groove. Movement
suggestions are included as well as notes for
learning musical concepts including scat singing.
A great introduction to the jazz genre!
11500444 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
Little Bitty Pretty One—Robert Byrd/
arr. Kirby Shaw. You'll love singing this upbeat,
swing-style choral arrangement of one of the best-
loved songs of the '50s. Perfect for show choirs or
pop concerts, this is sure to be a hit for mixed or
tenor-bass choirs alike. Add the combo parts or
use the track for a more authentic sound!
11560301 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
My Favorite Things (from "The Sound
of Music")—Rodgers & Hammerstein/
arr. Roger Emerson. What could be more pleasant
than singing this favorite song from the classic 1959
Broadway musical in a delightful jazz waltz setting?
Accessible and fresh, this arrangement of the very
familiar tune is a great way for young choirs to
explore the style and hone their sound. Perfect for
the holidays, or any time of year!
11171306 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
11171307 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Potato Chips—Julia Bunora/
arr. Roger Emerson. Who doesn't like potato
chips? This fun, medium-swing song is sure to
be a hit with singers and audiences. The easy-to-
sing melody, simple harmony, and cool snaps are
perfect for any pop or general concert!
11537352 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11537350 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Smile—arr. Roger Emerson. Charlie Chaplin's
timeless classic is presented in an arrangement
that's just right for young, developing choirs. The
harmonies are smooth and will sing easily with
an emphasis on phrasing and line. Students and
audiences alike will appreciate this song and its
uplifting message.
11378529 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
11378530 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
An Upstanding Citizen—Teresa Jennings/
arr. Paul Jennings. A perfect choice for character
education, this original tune in a big band swing
style encourages us all to be good citizens and
outstanding people overall. It's incredibly catchy
and in a partner song format that's very easy to
learn for beginning harmony singers. And the
accompaniment track is outstanding!
11567648 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
VOCAL JAZZ
FOR YOUNG VOICES
More and more young choirs have been getting into singing
vocal jazz, so here's a convenient list of new and best-selling
vocal jazz charts for young voices!
