Shaker Melody-This arrangement by David J. Elliott is a jazz treatment of the traditional Shaker folk melody Simple Gifts. After a traditonal statement of the original tune this setting presents the melody as a jazz samba a jazz waltz and finally a fast jazz swing. within this arrangement the singers trade jazz variations on the traditional folk song melody.

Vocal score-Bob Chilcott's Nidaros Jazz Mass for SATB choir and Piano with optional Bass and Drum Kit.The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovative setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a gentle Kyrie funky Gloria ballad-like Sanctus laid-back Benedictus and passionate Agnus Dei this work breathes new life into familiar words perfectly combining the contemporary with the ancient.The stylistic Piano part can be played as written or serve as a guide and an optional Bass and Drum Kit part is available separately for jazz trio accompaniment. Ideal for all mixed-voicechoirs the Nidaros Jazz Mass will make a groovy and soulful addition to any concert programme.This work was originally commissioned in a version for upper voices by the Nidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir of Trondheim Norway.

The 'Christmas Choirbook' is a collection of up-to-date, colorful arrangements of 22 Christmas songs from throughout the world. Among classics, dressed in new harmonic sounds, you will enjoy jazz and pop intonations, as well as gospel renditions of 'Go Tell It' and 'Joyful'. The skandinavien Christmas songs are particularly special: contemplative and musical, even droll as in the story about the Christmas troll in the finnish 'Tomtarnass Julnatt'.The 'Christmas Choirbook' offers many stylistic choices for the Christmas and Advent season choir music, so let the available CD (ED 9896-50) inspire you in the joyful singing of these pieces. Of course the recordings, meant only as a first and hopefully appealing impression, represent only a few of the many possible interpretations you will bring to the arrangements.Full verses were intentionally not recorded, although we did overlay simple instrumental accompaniments to the a cappella movements. In addition, the CD includes pure choire versions as well as some 'sing-a-longs', i.e. instrumental tracks for you to use as half-playback. / Choeur

Blueprint for the Exceptional Choral Program-Excellence is not something stumbled upon by accident. You won't achieve great things while flailing about in paperwork nor partake of true musical artistry by folly. Success requires a concrete plan of action: a big-picture planfollowed by all the little details that together create a complex mosaic that forms a beautiful and intricate picture of choral excellence. This practical text offers a wealth of information for running a choral program. The twosuccessful veteran teachers offer advice for dozens of solutions to issues facing the choral director. Includes a CD-ROM of bonus material an introduction by Paul Salamunovich and these chapters:1. GET READY...The Calendar for the Year The Choir Handbook.2. GET SET... Preparing for Class Herhearsal Structure and Techniques Selecting Literature Blueprint for Teaching Choral Literature Effective ClassroomManagement.3. GO! Conducting Concert Dos and Don'ts Memorization Contests and Festivals Programming Themes and Variations Enrichment Opportunities for Students The Blessing of Added Extras IdentifyingProspective Audiences.4. AFTER ALL THEY DO CALL YOU A TEACHER! Grading Policies Paperwork Teaching Sight-Reading and Music Literacy.5. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Copyright Law for the Choral Director The Art of the Interview Teacher Observations and Evaluations Professional Resources.6. HOW TO GET ALONG AND PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS Building Your Support System The Recruitment and Retention of Choir Students Effective Publicity and Public Relations.HOW TO DO STUFF Fund-Raising Uniforms Music Library Organization and Maintentance.8. HOW TO KEEP THE TAIL FROM WAGGING THE DOG Show Pop Jazz and SwingChoirs Chamber Singers and Madrigal Groups.9. WHO SAYS CHOIR IS BORING? Choir Traditions Fun and Games Trips Tours Parties and Banquets.10. ALL THE REST THAT'S FIT TO PRINT... Topics Overlookedin MusEd 101 The Great Miscellany of It All.11. VAULTING INTO THE BIG LEAGUES VIPs of the Profession “You Are Cordially Invited...” International TravelEpilogue Table of Contents for CD

This Hoagy Carmichael song has a fresh sound in this jazzy samba setting. An excellent change of pace for jazz/show choirs and all types of winter programming!

Was it red? No no no. Was it brown? No no no. The famous Ella Fitzgerald rendition of a classic nursery song is a sassy jazzy twist on the familiar lyrics. A great Discovery Series choice for developing jazz style in your younger choirs! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Three Jazz Carols as the title suggests is a collection of 3 traditional Christmas carols that have been jazzed up. This fantastic collection has been arranged for SATB chorus and Piano accompaniment by Will Todd. This superb collection was originally arranged for Andrew Earis and the Choir of St Martin in the Fields and first performed as part of Jazz Carols from St Martin in the Fields on 22 December 2012.

The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovative setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a gentle Kyrie funky Gloria ballad-like Sanctus laid-back Benedictus and passionate Agnus Dei this work breathes new life into familiar words perfectly combining the contemporary with the ancient. The stylistic piano part can be played as written or serve as a guide and an optional bass and drum kit part is available separately for jazz trio accompaniment. Ideal for all upper-voice choirs the Nidaros Jazz Mass will make a groovy and soulful addition to any concert programme.This work was commissioned by theNidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir of Trondheim Norway.

Junior Voiceworks is a wonderful collection of songs for children. Including the very best songs to motivate and energize all young singers the book presents complete notes on teaching and rehearsing the songs warm ups practical hints extension ideas including adding classroom instruments and general notes for the teacher and choir leader. With a fully supporting CD the result is a fabulous and accesible resource for all involved in junior singing. 33 singable songs from simple unison to 2 and 3 parts and more ideal for KS2 school choirs area choirs and all young singing groups vast range of repertoire:traditional songs from around the world many in fresh arrangements contemporary songs brand new songs old favourites canons and much more folksongs jazz songs funny and sad songs gentle songs spooky songs songs on all topics songs to celebrate and inspire a complete lesson or rehearsal plan for each song warm ups and constructive tips on rehearsing playable characterful piano accompaniments; chord symbols for guitar accompaniment practical ideas for adding classroom instruments photocopiable pages CD with complete performances and backing tracks for many songs

And All That Jazz: Three Hits from Chicago includes And All That Jazz Roxie and When You're Good To Mama all arranged for upper voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment.   The arrangement is part of the Choral Basics series ideal for beginner choirs and for those choirs with few men or with boys whose voices are just starting to change.

for Pop and Jazz Choirs. What choral conductor or soloist has not looked around for new ideas for warming up the voice? Here are over 39 creative exercises which do more than just warm up the voice: they help to relax the body, train the ear and develop an awareness of dynamics and rhythm. Two top authors, Deke Sharon and J.D. Frizzell, have provided a wide array of warm ups specifically designed for pop and jazz choirs but these warm ups will work well for contemporary a cappella groups of all sizes and styles. Every vocal ensemble has its strengths and weaknesses which vary from year to year. The warmups within can to help polish your weak spots and hone your strengths. Regardless of your group_x001A_s strengths, this book is can help you address the full range of skills required for great musicmaking. Topics include: Rhythm, Syllables, Tone, Intervals, Dynamics, Intonation, Blend, Balance, Pitch, Improvisation, Solo Techniques, and Vocal Percussion.

Jazz classics for SATB choir with piano accompaniment. Suitable for Secondary School choirs. Includes Satin Doll and Dream A Little Dream. Arranged by Berty Rice.

Jazz classics for SATB choir with piano accompaniment. Suitable for Secondary School choirs. Includes Satin Doll and Dream A Little Dream . Arranged by Berty Rice. / Voix

Introduce your younger choirs to the music of Harold Arlen with this 'must-sing' jazz arrangement by Steve Zegree. Whether you use the notated scat section or let your singers improvise your choir will love it! Available: 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 2:30.