SKU: AP.50251
UPC: 038081574219. English.
Broadway veteran and comedian Ana Gasteyer's holiday album is filled with clever gems like this nifty novelty number. Can you think of a rhyme for the word Christmas? It's nearly impossible. After several failed attempts, grins, chuckles, and one-liners throughout the jazzy tune, the lyrics conclude that we don't need a rhyme for Christmas, only you!
SKU: AP.48849
UPC: 038081561738. English. Andy Beck.
The traditional Ubi Caritas text is uniquely set as an uptempo jazz waltz. Just one sentence in Latin plus a few English lyrics make it clear that this song is all about charity and love. As you've come to expect from this composer, the canon is a true skill-builder---with a modal melody that moves from unison to two and eventually three independent layers (using descant singers for 2-part choirs). Don't miss the jazzy flute obbligato available free online.
About Alfred Choral Designs
Th e 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.47702
UPC: 038081543956. English. Words by Mitchell Parish.
Leroy Anderson's winter frolic has never sounded cooler! This sleigh ride swings in big band style, offering bright (and sometimes tight) harmony paired with jazzy rhythms for a truly refreshing version of the holiday classic. As always, Mark Hayes' accompaniment shines with piano alone or the fully orchestrated SoundTrax and SoundPax.
SKU: AP.48876
UPC: 038081562001. English. Al Dubin.
This swingin' standard made Rolling Stones' 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list and has been recorded by various artists from The Flamingos and Art Garfunkel to Michael Bublé. This big-band style arrangement includes a dash of scat singing toward the end and plenty of jazzy syncopations along the way. Besides the obvious meaning of the title, a current-day twist hints at smizing over a face mask (wink, wink).
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.48403
UPC: 038081552262. English.
Cue that walkin' bass and sizzlin' hi-hat! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's retro swing take on the Christmas novelty tune serves up something fresh and different. The familiar melody is jazzed up for a featured soloist (or an entire section) and punctuated by lightning quick interjections in tight treble harmony. Be sure to check out the SoundPax parts for your rhythm section!
SKU: HL.264818
UPC: 888680731151. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Based on Duke Ellington's composition “C Jam Blues†this is a classic, swinging, improvisatory chart. The classic “riff†style is important to know about and great fun to sing.
SKU: HL.1122908
UPC: 196288109402. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Filled with jazz stylings from swing to scat, this arrangement of â??Almost Like Being in Loveâ? is perfect for developing choirs. Choirs will love the bright, upbeat setting with its smooth conversational style and colorful piano accompaniment!
SKU: AP.48877
UPC: 038081562018. English. Al Dubin.
SKU: AP.50252
UPC: 038081574226. English.
SKU: HL.1288632
UPC: 196288168027. 6.75x10.5 inches.
A Broadway standard for generations, this Frank Loesser showtune from â??Guys and Dollsâ? brims with playful longing with it's charming depiction of the thrill of love's possibilities. Lively, jazzy and fresh, the clever and catchy lyrics have stood the test of time.
SKU: AP.47703
UPC: 038081543963. English. Words by Mitchell Parish.
SKU: HL.354705
UPC: 840126937541. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
This arrangement of the beloved Christmas song uses a jazz style that sets the pace for a fun presentation.The accessible voice parts offer singers an opportunity to explore scat singing with fun new chords. Singers can also add to the Christmas spirit by wearing sunglasses and antlers while Rudolph pays a special visit to the festive presentation.
SKU: HL.1123534
UPC: 196288109693. 9.0x12.0x0.029 inches.
This jazz and pop standard is masterfully arranged with both unison and easy part-singing opportunities. The accessible voice parts make the piece an ideal choice for middle school choirs or any choir with developing singers.
SKU: HL.267412
UPC: 888680734138. 6.75x10.5 inches.
The ground breaking vocal jazz ensemble Lambert, Hendricks & Ross laid the groundwork for all the vocal jazz groups that have followed. Often using their voices like instruments and inventing “Vocalese”, they are examples of what can be accomplished with the voice. This arrangement swings hard and updates the harmonies making it a great bridge between what was and what is.
SKU: HL.266475
UPC: 888680733049. 6.75x10.5x0.039 inches.
This classic swing tune was arranged for the Michigan All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Beginning with the rubato intro just right for a soloist to stylize in their own way, it launches into a sweet swinging ensemble arrangement that is hip and contemporary and just right for an advanced vocal jazz choir.
SKU: HL.201750
UPC: 888680654924. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
The 1969 pop hit by Spiral Starecase in a straight-ahead vocal jazz will showcase jazz and show choirs at their best. Great for developing swing style, jazz intonation and improvisation skills in a tune that singers and audiences will love!
SKU: HL.267413
UPC: 888680734145. 6.75x10.5 inches.
SKU: HL.293221
UPC: 888680933982. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This American standard song has been covered by countless iconic singers including Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. It is a standard among vocal jazz ensembles from Lambert Hendricks and Ross to the New York Voices. Here is a fresh arrangement from a master jazz arranger.
SKU: HL.115894
UPC: 884088879723. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Flute and rhythm section bring charm to this jazz waltz setting of Henry Mancini's famous theme from the 1964 movie, most famously recorded by Andy Williams. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm Section and Flute parts available as a digital download (fl, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:55.
SKU: HL.293217
UPC: 888680933968. 6.75x10.5 inches.
SKU: HL.284330
UPC: 888680826710. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This Grammy Hall of Fame song by Fats Waller is a standard in both the American popular song and jazz idiom. New York Voices mastermind Darmon Meader has created an arrangement that covers both of these areas with a new version for women.
SKU: AP.49688
UPC: 038081567754. English.
Frosty goes to the jazz club with this Michael Bublé-inspired arrangement of the wintertime classic. A rapid swing tempo, walking string bass line, and stylized syncopations sync up to create an undeniably big-band vintage vibe. The back and forth banter between voice parts is a blast to perform and adds a charming flair. A Puppini Sisters feature is an optional treble trio or duet in the middle, and a huge drum fill kicks off the ultimate jazz-hands chord at the end. Your jazz ensemble will dig playing the SoundPax instrumentation, or perform with the sizzling SoundTrax.
SKU: AP.51082
UPC: 038081581194. English.
A classic jazz standard in a classic Kirby Shaw arrangement! The snappy rhythms, tasty contrapuntal writing, and clever lyrics keep things interesting but always accessible. Perform with the included piano accompaniment or the swingin' SoundPax featuring trumpets, saxophone, trombone, and rhythm section. Vocal jazz singing at its best!
SKU: HL.1285087
UPC: 196288167051. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This easy jazz setting of the iconic Nina Simone song retains the authentic feel and harmonies. Sure to be a crowd pleaser, this arrangement lends itself to optional finger snaps that highlight the song's âcoolâ mood. Consider wearing sunglasses to further enhance the song's unique jazz style.
