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Pop, Stage & Screen
Ain't We Got Fun?
(from "By the Light of the Silvery
Moon")—Richard A. Whiting
arr. Roger Emerson. Developing choirs will
love singing this standard from "By the Light
of the Silvery Moon" set in an accessible and
authentic jazz style. The piano accompaniment
supports the voices well on its own, or add the
optional bass and drum parts to complete the
swingin' feel!
11607559 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
April Showers—
Louis Silvers/arr. Karl Hitzemann.
Written in 1921 by Louis Silvers and B.G. DeSylva,
this wonderfully delightful song is accessibly
arranged for young voices. Sing the song a cappella,
with piano, or with the track (sold separately); in
three-part or two-part harmony, or in unison.
11619888 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
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 . . . . . . . . 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
Button Up Your Overcoat—
arr. Sally K. Albrecht. Perfect for young singers,
this popular standard has been revamped
with new lyrics, giving a bundle of advice on
keeping warm in the wintertime. A swinging
accompaniment track is available as well as a
free choreography video! Warm your audience's
hearts with this winter novelty!
11611107 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
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
Feeling Good
(from "The Roar of the Greasepaint -
The Smell of the Crowd")—
Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley/
arr. Roger Emerson. With its iconic bluesy
groove, this jazzy arrangement of the Nina
Simone classic retains the authentic feel and
harmonies. The ostinato is present in the harmony
line and is so fun to sing while it highlights the
warm melody. Finger snaps add to the rhythmic
feel of this guaranteed crowd pleaser.
11583519 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11583520 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
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
I Like to Sing (Scat)—
Teresa Jennings/arr. Paul Jennings.
A celebration of singing, this jazzy partner song
is easy to learn and fun to perform, combining
a verse of lyrics with a verse of scat. Use the
scat syllables as published or let your students
improvise; sing it a cappella, with piano, or with
the awesome big band track (sold separately).
11619898 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
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.
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
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.
11500444 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
Let Beauty Awake—
Andy Beck. There's beauty all around in this
lighthearted original jazz waltz. A tuneful melodic
hook, chromatic counterlines, and colorful
harmonies celebrate the many joys found in
nature. An optional flute flutters above, adding to
the bright, breezy vibe.
11613279 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
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!
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
Spread A Little Happiness—
arr. Mac Huff. Ideal for beginning jazz or concert
choirs, this arrangement of the 1929 swing song
encourages one and all to care for others even
when days are difficult. The swing feel provides
a happy-go-lucky style highlighting the song's
positive message, and the parts have been
carefully designed to be easily learned.
11596552 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11596553 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
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!
