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H Over the Rainbowarr. Audrey Snyder. Audrey's
arrangement is beautifully set, capturing the
simplicity, the whimsical plea, the dream that is
the wish in everyone's heart. "The Wizard Of Oz"
lives on and on, and this song will sing in hearts
everywhere for years to come!
1780014 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10085990 CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Over the RainbowHarold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg/
arr. Mac Huff. This stunning setting of the timeless
ballad from "The Wizard of Oz," which includes the
verse sung as a solo, is one you will return to again
and again. Simplicity, elegance and moments of
breathtaking sonority will showcase concert and
community choirs at their very best!
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10455249 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10455251E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00
Ht Over the RainbowE.Y. Harburg & Harold Arlen/
arr. Andy Beck. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's Hawaiian-
style interpretation of Over the Rainbow has been
a big hit with today's youth. Performed in Glee's
first season finale by Matthew Morrison and Mark
Salling, the unique setting has also been sung by
several American Idol contestants and featured
in several TV shows and movies. In this creative
arrangement, the choir accompanies the soloist,
duet, or small group, performing a cappella or with
optional piano, ukulele, or guitar.
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10343500 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10188731 P/A CD Ukulele. . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4 Photographarr. Mark Brymer. English singer-
songwriter Ed Sheeran has experienced remarkable
success and this compelling song shows why.
Opening simply and acoustically, it gradually grows
to a full mix with music and a message that is
deeply touching. Very well suited for choral groups,
this chart hit from 2014 is an excellent choice!
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10556541 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10556542 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10606345E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 20.00
PompeiiDan Smith/arr. Jacob Narverud. A hit
in the USA by British rock band Bastille, this song
is about the Roman town of the same name, which
met its fate with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Vocal rhythms and harmonies, bass, percussion
and supportive, yet optional piano, recreate this
pop tune into a choral masterpiece.
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10489689 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10505377E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 10.00
The Power of OneBeth Jacoby & Larry King.
A desire to help young people confront the issues
of bullying and exclusion led to the writing of this
contemporary rock ballad. Everyone sings a powerful
hook that addresses this relevant concern, and many
flexible solo opportunities give a voice to individuals.
"If I need a friend, would you take my hand? Would
you turn away? Or would you take a stand?"
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10361711 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10361712 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10361713 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
The PrayerCarole Bayer Sager & David Foster/
arr. Mark Hayes. Originally recorded separately by
both Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, the English
and Italian versions were later combined to create
this well-known duet. A beautiful, yet supportive,
Mark Hayes' accompaniment makes this new
arrangement soar.
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10453578 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453579E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 60.00
n Purple People Eaterarr. Greg Gilpin. Don't be
scared! This Purple People Eater only wants to play
in a rock and roll band! Have some fun performing
this crazy 1958 chart topper, complete with
optional kazoos and hilarious solo opportunities
using funny voice effects. It's a terrific novelty
feature for young choirs!
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10354207 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363427 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Put a Lid on Itarr. Alan Billingsley. This stylish
swing tune from the Squirrel Nut Zippers is hot, hot,
hot! With infectious jazz harmonies and rhythms
that jump off the page, this arrangement will really
energize your performance!
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10499294 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10499299 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10499301 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
10499304E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 30.00
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Put a Little Love In Your Heartarr. Cristi
Cary Miller. This classic hit from 1969 by Jackie
DeShannon is a perfect addition to any concert,
maybe even as a singalong closer! The easy triadic
harmonics make the learning easy, and the positive
message will make it a lasting favorite!
10603575 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10603576 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10603577 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
Radioactivearr. Mark Brymer. Imagine Dragons
topped the charts with this pounding alt-rock hit,
offered here evoking the mesmerizing vocal version
by the group Pentatonix with violin. Stark lyrics over a
pulsing pop groove make this a super pop showcase!
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10425443 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10425446 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10425448E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 20.00
n Rather Bearr. Mark Brymer. Adapted from the
Pentatonix cover of this song by Clean Bandit, this
is an awesome vocal showcase for pop and show
groups, complete with hand claps and lyrics that
are appropriate for any school choir. "When I am
with you, there's no place I'd rather be."
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10518254 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10518255E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 20.00
n RedTaylor Swift/arr. Alan Billingsley. This will
be popular with girls' choirs. With great lead
vocals, awesome triadic harmonies, and lyrics
that speak to teenage girls, it's a top choice for
pop and show groups!
10518256 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10518257 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4 Renegadesarr. Alan Billingsley. Pop/show
choirs will love performing this acoustic hit from the
alt-rock band X Ambassadors, with its infectious
"hey-hey-hey" chorus and natural vocal harmonies.
Add strumming guitars for even more authenticity!
10606367 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10606368 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10606369 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10606370 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Respectarr. Roger Emerson. Unforgettable!
That's what your audience will say when they hear
this 1967 hit by Aretha Franklin that is a red-hot
production number for choir and a dynamite soloist.
Plan on doing a couple of encores, because you'll
bring down the house with this high-powered sizzler!
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3288420 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3288438 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3288446 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3288453 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
t RoarKaty Perry/arr. Deke Sharon. A cappella
groups at high school through collegiate levels
can now sing this immensely popular Katy Perry
song, with its affirming message of strength and
inspiration. This accessible unaccompanied setting
gives it a whole new dimension!
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n Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay (Medley)arr.
Kirby Shaw. Here is a 4-minute medley for younger
choirs that's one unstoppable hit after another! A
great spring concert feature, it includes: Rock And
Roll Is Here To Stay; Rock Around The Clock; Splish
Splash and The Twist.
3295618 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3295619 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.99
Rock with You - A Tribute to Michael Jackson
(Choral Medley)arr. Mac Huff. Michael
Jackson was truly the "King of Pop," with
his stunning vocal versatility, his dazzling
dance moves and unquestionable star quality.
Choirs and audiences will thrill to this 15-minute
medley of seven of his greatest hits. Included are:
Got to Be There; I'll Be There; Man in the Mirror;
Rock with You; Say, Say, Say; Thriller and We
Are the World.
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10077356 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
10077357 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
10077358 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.99
10077359 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 45.00
Rockin' RobinJimmie Thomas/arr. Andy Beck.
Kids will have a blast chirping this quintessential
1950s rock n' roll hit. Famously recorded by
Michael Jackson, this new arrangement includes
optional middle notes for SSA groups. "Tweet,
tweet, tweedley deet!"
10453460 Two-Part or SSA. . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453461 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453218 DVD-Lights!
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.99
n Rockstararr. Roger Emerson. "There's a girl
in the back yard banging on her drum, sitting in
a junk pile, laughing at the sun, singing, 'Ah, ha,
ha, I just wanna be a rock star.'" From the group A
Great Big World, this is an amazingly upbeat tune
with a great percussion track. Your students will
love it! Highly recommended!
10518264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10518265 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10518266 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10518267 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10518268E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 20.00
t
The RoseAmanda McBroom/arr. Philip Lawson.
"Some say love, it is a river..." Opportunities for
expressive singing abound in this simply arranged,
moving setting of the timeless song made famous
by Bette Midler. For younger women's choirs,
this is also a beautiful piece for teaching unison
singing, harmonic blend and sensitivity to text.
Highly recommended!
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t
Royalsarr. Deke Sharon. This 2013 song by
Lorde topped the Hot 100, AC and Rock charts and
won the Grammy for song of the year and best pop
performance. Deke Sharon's setting will be a hit
with high school and collegiate a cappella groups!
10455154 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10455155 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t
Royalsarr. Deke Sharon. Here's the perfect
introduction to pop a cappella for younger SSA
choirs. It's the megahit and Grammy-winning song of
the year by Lorde, arranged with great skill by Deke
Sharon. Collegiate a cappella groups will also want
to sing this. The lyrics convey a meaningful message
about materialism, self-awareness, and acceptance.
10518202 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Rumour Has It/Someone Like You (Choral
Mash-Up)Mark Brymer. The all-girl Trouble-
tones sing a phenomenal mashup of two Adele hits
in Season Three of Glee. Alternating between the
aggressive Rumour Has It and a more accepting
Someone Like You, this epic pairing offers solo
opportunities and powerful vocal backups.
A fantastic SSA feature!
10309799 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10313242E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 20.00
10309801 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
lt Run to Youarr. Kirby Shaw. The lyric delivery
in this Pentatonix a cappella original from 2013
allows the harmonies to swell naturally through
the vocal blend for a satisfying moment in
concert, making the song an ideal selection for
pop or concert choirs.
10606380 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Runaround Suearr. Roger Emerson. "Here's
my story, it's sad but true: it's about a girl that I
once knew..." This is awesome for guys! The 1961
pop hit by Dion is a doo-wop classic, with triadic
harmonies and a lead solo to bring down the house!
Look no further for your a cappella feature this year!
Highly recommended!
10518291 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Safe & Sound (from "The Hunger Games")
arr. Mark Brymer. The lead single from the hit
film "The Hunger Games," featuring Taylor Swift
and The Civil Wars, opens with a gentle folk-style
melody crooning a lullaby, but with an ominous
background that gradually builds into a military-
style cadence. Cascading vocal harmonies will
make this a favorite of SSA vocal groups, and it
will have a mesmerizing effect on their audiences.
10335635 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10335636 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Save the World/Don't You Worry Childarr.
Mark Brymer. Inspired by the vibrant a cappella
sounds of the vocal group Pentatonix, this
accessible setting of the mash-up by Swedish
House Mafia is accompanied with keyboard and
rhythm section, making it a fantastic showcase for
high school pop and show choirs.
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10469487 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10455136 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10455137E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 20.00
Say Somethingarr. Alan Billingsley. From the
duo A Great Big World with Christina Aguilera,
this emotional ballad immediately connects with
the listener as the lyrics reflect on the break-up
of a relationship. Expressed through beautiful,
aching harmonies over a steady piano ostinato, the
message speaks to everyone. Highly recommended!
10455138 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10455139 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10455140 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10455141 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
H Seasons of Lovearr. Roger Emerson. Be sure to
look closely at this showstopping number from the
dramatic Broadway and movie hit "Rent." Roger's
arrangement is based on the Stevie Wonder pop
version included on the original cast recording. This
is outstanding choral writing, with deeply moving
lyrics which deliver an important message for our
times. Definitely not to be missed!
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3055845 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3055852 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3295593 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3055860 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4 See You Againarr. Alan Billingsley. Featured on
the Furious 7 soundtrack, this hip-hop ballad about
the eternal bonds of friendship will inspire choirs
and audiences alike. The reflective character of the
popular single originally recorded by Wiz Khalifa and
Charlie Puth emanates in this arrangement that starts
with a delicate tenor solo and builds to full four-part
harmonies. A moving addition to any concert!
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10556418 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10556419 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10556420 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
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See You Againarr. Roger Emerson. From the
movie "Furious 7," this beautiful acoustic (non-
rap) version by Charlie Puth makes an emotional
impact with heartfelt lyrics over the warm piano
accompaniment. A fantastic feature for pop, jazz
and concert choirs!
10602808 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10602809 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10602810 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10602811 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Septemberarr. Mark Brymer. This 1979 hit by
Earth, Wind & Fire still sizzles! Straightforward vocal
writing and a hot horn chart make it perfect for pop
showcases any time of year!
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10004111 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10004113 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10004116 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10004114E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00
l Set It Offarr. Mark Brymer. It's the ultimate
party! From the Disney Channel movie
"Descendants," the next generation of heroes and
villains takes the stage for a colorful celebration of
life! Perfect for younger show and pop groups, it's
a fantastic opener!
10606769 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10606771 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10606772 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10606774 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10606775E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 20.00
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