SKU: AP.47742
UPC: 038081544359. English.
Who can forget this #1 hit by the British duo Wham! Kirby's choral adaptation gets right in the groove of the finger-snapping piece of pop perfection. For even more fun, add the optional SoundPax or SoundTrax CD, 1980s costumes, and some show choir choreography. Jitterbug!
About Alfred Pop Choral Series
The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.
SKU: AP.46541
UPC: 038081531168. English.
From a favorite childhood game comes a lesson about solving conflicts cooperatively, rather than competitively. A fun ostinato section near the end gets your kids singing three independent vocal lines in a snap. The rock 'n' roll feel is sure to be a hit with younger groups! Staging suggestions available on Alfred's Movin' DVD.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: AP.39730
UPC: 038081443911. English.
Originally written for the 1937 movie A Damsel in Distress, this Gershwin classic was featured in the 1992 Tony Award-winning musical Crazy for You and has been recently revived as the title song of the 2012 Broadway hit. Jay's swingin' arrangement features tight harmonies and two brief solos.
SKU: AP.45368
UPC: 038081511085. English.
OMI's international chart-topping hit is now available for your men's choir! This effervescent pop number features a fun, infectious chorus. Add the optional trumpet and conga parts for a memorable men's feature for your next concert!
SKU: AP.45546
UPC: 038081512853. English.
With lyrics extolling the happiness found in true love, this guitar-driven hit from Michael Bublé was a worldwide sensation. Warm harmonies and a supportive accompaniment combine in this well-crafted arrangement.
SKU: AP.43510
UPC: 038081490502. English.
Andy Gibb was the first solo artist to have his first three singles all hit the number one spot in the U.S. Put on your polyester and pay tribute to the wonderful world of disco!
SKU: AP.34742
UPC: 038081384689. English.
Here's a rockin' remake of a timeless '60s hit, perfect for the pop portion of your concert. Give me a ticket for an airplane. Ain't got time to take no fast train. Kickin' groove!
SKU: AP.37851
UPC: 038081423234. English.
Michael Bublé's meaningful hit single from his album Crazy Love in America has a great message: We are stronger here together than we could ever be alone, so hold on to me, don't you ever let me go. Features two optional opening solos.
SKU: HL.122371
UPC: 884088951467. 5x5 inches. Adapt. Ed Lojeski.
From Kelly Clarkson's fifth album Stronger and also covered on Glee, this mid-tempo pop hit explores themes of acceptance, self-worth and inner beauty in ways that are instantly appealing to teens and young adults. The vocal hook adapts well to choral and the dance groove lends itself to contemporary staging.
SKU: HL.8203089
UPC: 884088642631. 4.75x5.0x0.147 inches.
The 1969 hit by Creedence Clearwater Revival evokes an earlier time and place with John Fogerty's signature guitar riffs and licks. Vocal harmonies and the great rhythms of the country-rock style will energize any pop/show concert. Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTB, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:40.
SKU: HL.8621757
UPC: 884088536640. 5x5 inches.
From the hit Broadway musical The Addams Family, this is Uncle Fester's tender moment onstage when he confesses that he is in love with the moon! It is sure to create a sweet moment in your Broadway concert! Available separately: SATB, SSA, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.
SKU: HL.8202329
UPC: 884088309022. 5x5 inches.
The Grammy® Award winning singer Linda Ronstadt's pop hit from 1970 is one of the defining songs of its era with its enduring theme of love and longing. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:30.
SKU: AP.47109
UPC: 038081538808. English.
Flashback to the '80s and Mr. Mister's #1 Billboard hit! A hip mysterious opening gives way to an energized synth-pop groove that builds to the unforgettable, briefly Latin text refrain: Kyrie eleison, down the road that I must travel! Solid pop writing for choral voices. Join the retro revolution!
SKU: HL.288552
UPC: 888680911737. 5.0x5.0x0.141 inches.
The mega hit movie Bohemian Rhapsody has introduced a whole new audience to the music of Queen. And there are few rock songs that lend themselves so well to choral singing. This is an arrangement that combines classic Queen with classic choral singing for a powerhouse pop/rock addition to your choir concert.
SKU: AP.51166
UPC: 038081582030. English.
Ava Max's exhilarating Barbie hit embraces individuality and encourages us to design our own paths. A caffeinated a cappella opening gives way to a dance-pop hook that really packs a punch! It's a high-energy anthem that will have your audience singing along: Wings of a butterfly, eyes of a tiger . . . choose your fighter!
SKU: AP.51156
UPC: 038081581934. English.
Meghan Trainor's doo-wop-inspired smash hit became a viral dance challenge on TikTok. Trainor's signature sass is on full display in both voicings with playful lyrics and fun-to-sing vocal interjections. Add the groovin' SoundTrax or SoundPax for maximum excitement! I could have my Gucci on, I could wear my Louis Vuitton.
SKU: AP.47528
UPC: 038081542218. English.
The Latin rhythms of this Gloria Estefan hit are hot, hot, hot. Spend a little time learning the rapid-fire lyrics, and then let the party begin! Optional solos are passed around during verses, but the scintillating harmonized hook is everybody's game. An eight-bar interlude at the coda doubles as a brief dance break just before the final choral riffs. A bonafide crowd-pleaser!
SKU: HL.123780
UPC: 884088961978. 5x5 inches.
Your guys will love jamming to the #1 hit from 1969 by the Beatles, with its iconic guitar riffs and fun lyrics. Perfect for younger choirs, it would be easy to add a student rhythm section for the complete “garage band” effect! Available separately: TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
SKU: AP.47013
UPC: 038081536620. English.
This Duke Ellington number was featured in Sophisticated Ladies, the musical revue celebrating the life and music of the great bandleader. A slinky bass accompanies some sassy vocals in the intro just before this swingin' setting grows into full-blown jazz. Syncopated horn licks and a tight rhythm section provide some sizzle on the optional SoundTrax CD and SoundPax.
SKU: AP.48955
UPC: 038081562797. English.
Nominated for three GRAMMY Awards (Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance), Dua Lipa's hot hit is easily called nu-disco---a pop genre inspired by '70s disco and '80s electronic dance music. This track boasts a percolating funk bassline with strong synth chords, dynamic string bursts, and that signature cowbell in the chorus. As an option, feature a confident alto soloist at the beginning and toward the end of this perky post-breakup song that celebrates newly found independence.
SKU: AP.48401
UPC: 038081552248. English.
This retro blast from the past made its debut in the 1984 fantasy movie of the same title and went on to hit the top of the pop charts in the U.S. and throughout Europe. Featured prominently in the season 3 finale of Stranger Things---as the kids from Hawkins, Indiana attempt to save the world . . . again. Alan's awesome arrangement promises to be an easy-to-teach singer favorite!
SKU: HL.287319
UPC: 888680903602. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
This originally cut ensemble number from the Broadway smash hit Dear Evan Hansen is made for choral singing. Expertly arranged and suitable for choir, a powerful message and a medium tempo make this an ideal choice for your program.
SKU: AP.48516
UPC: 038081553399. English.
A certified gold crossover hit! When the bones are good, the rest don't matter. The paint could peel, the glass could shatter. A house becomes an effective symbol for an enduring relationship in this solid pop ballad from Maren Morris. This right-from-the-radio arrangement captures all of the earthy harmonies and keeps the strong backbeat groove intact.
SKU: AP.47139
UPC: 038081539102. English.
Check out this cool retro-pop tune from the rock band Portugal. The Man that instantly snags the listener with its catchy hook: Oo, I'm a rebel just for kicks now! Listen closely for clever interpolations of the '60s hit Please Mister Postman. This Hot 100 charter achieved #1 status on Billboard magazine's US Alternative Songs and went on to win a 2018 GRAMMY for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. A bona fide crowd-pleaser!
SKU: HL.258714
UPC: 888680725556. 5.0x5.0x0.151 inches.
Sam Smith writes and sings great melodies and this is no exception. Combining a great melody with lyrics relatable to everyone who has ever loved and lost. A great power ballad with strong choral writing and you have the pop hit you and your students have been looking for.
SKU: AP.47126
UPC: 038081538976. English.
Walk the Moon exploded onto the music scene with the hit Shut Up and Dance, and now they're back with another insanely unforgettable single from their third studio album, What If Nothing. A steady rock groove drives this quirky chorus that practically begs for choreography! Flash mob anyone?
