SKU: AP.47693
UPC: 038081543864. English. Marc Blitzstein; original German and Bert Brecht; music by Kurt Weill.
Originally written for The Threepenny Opera and famously covered by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin, and Frank Sinatra, this song has become one of the best-known jazz standards of the twentieth century. Mark's arrangement captures all the style of Kurt Weill's original score, building in excitement right to the very end. Perform with the swingin' piano accompaniment, add live horns and rhythm with the optional SoundPax, or check out our hip live-instrument SoundTrax CD.
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.48368
UPC: 038081551913. English.
Originally written for Kiss Me Kate, this Cole Porter tune has become a treasured part of the Great American Songbook. A sultry bass line and finger snaps command attention right from the first sizzling measure. Clean jazz writing makes the harmonies jump right off the page. Add the optional SoundPax or SoundTrax to bring the sound of classic Broadway to your stage!
SKU: AP.48481
UPC: 038081553047. English.
No one but Mark Hayes could take this Gershwin masterpiece and make it into an absolutely rip-roaring, no-holds-barred choral work. You want rhythm? You'll get it, in more ways than you can count in this outstanding arrangement of one of America's great songs. A classic, by any standard.
SKU: AP.50300
UPC: 038081574707. English. Mark Hayes.
Louis Prima's legendary big band-era showstopper is as exciting as ever in Mark Hayes' sizzling choral setting. Swinging rhythms, scintillating harmonies, independent vocal lines, and a sassy horns-and-rhythm instrumentation bring the heat. A few fresh lyrics add to the bright music theme, creating the ultimate opener or closer for school or community choirs. Now you're singin' with a swing!
SKU: AP.48848
UPC: 038081561721. English.
Now available S.S.A.A. and T.T.B.B. One of the most charming songs from the great era of American popular song. The way you wear your hat, the way you sip your tea . . . no, no, they can't take that away from me. The unhurried swing feel of this arrangement is right on target for the sophisticated Gershwin style. Strong voice writing and supportive piano accompaniment. A classic!
SKU: CA.921100
ISBN 9790007188498. Language: English.
John Hoybyes This Human Life! for solo voice and mixed choir deals with thoughts about life and death, worries and speculations that occupy our minds. Described in serious, humorous, grotesque and promising words by R. H. Stoddard, William Blake, Edward Broadbridge and Woody Allen. The music is classical yet contemporary - and as always with Hoybye - coloured by a touch of jazz.
