SKU: HL.8751151
UPC: 884088477400. 4.75x5 inches.
The 1935 motion picture Top Hat introduced this Irving Berlin song to the world and it continues to be a popular standard for jazz performers. It features a vintage, bluesy swing that will showcase your singers at their best! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:35.
SKU: HL.262845
UPC: 888680728229. 5.0x5.0x0.12 inches.
Utilizing unison lines in an easy Beatles Groove, this is a wonderful vocal jazz setting for intermediate to early advanced vocal jazz choirs. Young scat singers will be able to feel the chord changes in this familiar song while piano players will have room to stretch out over these more standard changes.
SKU: AP.49690
UPC: 038081567778. 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: HL.244854
UPC: 888680709075. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
This great swing tune by Jerome Kern and from the hit 1936 movie Swing Time is here masterfully arranged for the developing vocal jazz choir. Positive lyrics and a written out scat section allow this to be equally successful in a jazz choir or a larger mixed choir looking for a fun and upbeat song in your program.
SKU: HL.139724
UPC: 888680038694. 5.0x5.0x0.18 inches.
Hot horns and vocals make this Latin standard into an incredible feature for jazz and show choirs. Opportunities for solos and great instrumentals make this chart easy to learn and fun to sing for all types of programming.
SKU: HL.121555
UPC: 884088924935. 5x5 inches.
This haunting ballad from the musical City of Angels opens with solo piano, setting the emotional tone for the arrangement. Through a rich harmonization and expressive lyrics, the listener is drawn into a dreamlike state remembering love lost and then finally love returned. A stunning selection for vocal jazz groups! Duration: ca. 3:20.
SKU: AP.48352
UPC: 038081551753. English. Jay Althouse.
Crisp and cool as a peppermint stick, this re-imagined carol is refreshing in every way. From the light swing rhythms of the familiar melody to a jazz fantasia of Fa la la's in counterpoint, it's just the right blend of familiar, fun, and festive! A rhythm section SoundTrax is available.
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.48328
UPC: 038081551517. English.
Some days, you just gotta sing the blues---even in the chorus room! This tongue-in-cheek chart is a great tool for teaching jazz style. Extensive instructions for optional scat singing (on pentatonic and blues scales) provide a framework for vocal improvisation. If you've got a rhythm section handy, be sure to check out the optional SoundPax!
SKU: AP.47541
UPC: 038081542348. English.
A solid introduction to jazz stylizations and beginning scat singing! From the swingin' echoed phrases of the catchy chorus to the tasty with extra foam ending, this creative chart is equal parts education and enjoyment. Extend the learning by taking Andy's suggestion for improvisation by trading bars just before a return to the top. Frothy fun for caffeine lovers of any age!
SKU: AP.43530
UPC: 038081590700. English.
One of the most touching Gershwin love songs (written in 1930) continues to melt hearts today. Appropriate for concert choirs as well as show and jazz groups.
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.47694
UPC: 038081543871. English. Marc Blitzstein; original German & 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.
SKU: HL.8749758
UPC: 884088325671. 4.75x5 inches.
Celebrate the simplicity and charm of the Peanuts™ characters and Charlie Brown's little Christmas tree with this song originally recorded by Vanessa Williams in tribute to the 40th anniversary album for A Charlie Brown Christmas. This jazz-flavored miniature will delight your listeners with thoughtful lyrics and fresh harmonies. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:50.
SKU: HL.328974
UPC: 840126902457. 5.0x5.0x0.121 inches.
Here is a 1945 Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald tune that is an easy shuffle. The lyrical hook is fun and this arrangement matches that fun with style.
SKU: HL.345450
UPC: 840126919271. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
From the George and Ira Gershwin musical Lady Be Good. This swing style song has been covered by countless jazz bands and singers and it continues to be one of the great standards in the repertoire. This arrangement is loaded with style and it will have your audience smiling!
SKU: HL.262864
UPC: 888680728366. 5.0x5.0x0.148 inches.
Reminiscent of the Gene Puerling/Singers Unlimited arrangement, this new realization alternates between standard swing and a soft samba feel. There is ample room for both singers and players to step out with solos and improvisations.
SKU: HL.289803
UPC: 888680917173. 5.0x5.0x0.169 inches.
Here is an easy swing style arrangement of the classic Rodgers and Hart song from the musical The Boys from Syracuse. A second Rogers and Hart song--This Can't Be Love--mashes in and together we have a hot swinging love song. Pure joy.
SKU: HL.268502
UPC: 888680736088. 5.0x5.0x0.139 inches.
Nat King Cole received 28 Gold record awards during his amazing career as a singer, band leader, movie star and TV host. Among his hits are Ramblin' Rose, Too Young, Mona Lisa and of course, Unforgettable. Kirby Shaw brings his creative style to this group of American standard songs. This is a musical heritage worthy of discovery.
SKU: HL.267465
UPC: 888680734213. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
Following the huge success by Harold Arlen of Over The Rainbow he was both incredibly busy and incredibly successful. In 1943 he wrote the film score for The Sky's The Limit and, although the film was not a huge success, My Shining Hour was the #1 song of its day. Since then if has been covered by countless jazz musicians as well as song stylists. Here is a strong arrangement for your choir that they will love to sing.
SKU: HL.214284
UPC: 888680663735. 5.0x5.0x0.185 inches.
A jazz classic in a barn burner Afro-Cuban setting, provides an exciting and energetic closer to a set, or even a full show. Fun and rewarding for your group to perform, there are opportunities for multiple solos, both vocal and instrumental.
SKU: HL.275094
UPC: 888680742690. 5.0x5.0x0.182 inches.
One of the most brilliant melodies constructed over the simple 12 bar blues. Here is a swinging arrangement with room for improvisation from all involved.
SKU: HL.292807
UPC: 888680931995. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
This has become a standard from the Great American Songbook. Covered by jazz, pop, traditional, and Broadway singers too numerous to name, here is a concert setting of this great song by Rodgers and Hart.
SKU: HL.158173
UPC: 888680611828. 5x5 inches.
Here's a throwback tune all the way back to the jazz age! Your choir will love recreating the “Gatsby-esque” look and sound of the 1920s with this quick two-step change-of-pace!
SKU: HL.267415
UPC: 888680734169. 5.0x5.0x0.15 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.300460
UPC: 888680961800. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
Irving Berlin was ever the optimist and Blue Skies may be his most up-beat lyric ever. Combined with the easy swing setting by Paris Rutherford and this is a feel good anthem. Your kids will love singing this and your audience will love listening. An easy ensemble scat section offers the architecture for solo scat singing if desired. Vocal ranges are moderate and perfect for the developing jazz choir.
SKU: HL.123203
UPC: 884088955786. 5.0x5.0x0.165 inches.
This 1957 hit by Fats Domino sizzles along in an unstoppable rendition with an uptempo rockabilly groove, hot vocal hits and energetic solos. Great showcase for pop and jazz choirs!
SKU: HL.8753035
UPC: 884088560829. 4.75x5 inches.
Younger and developing groups will build important vocal jazz skills in this straight-ahead swing arrangement of “Jingle Bells.” Good voice-leading, well-voiced chords and a supportive and authentic accompaniment will make it right in the pocket for a successful experience! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.
SKU: HL.121566
UPC: 884088925062. 5x5 inches.
Delving into the depths of the song's emotional content, this imaginative setting of the Beatles' classic is technically simple and will showcase the choir's command of jazz harmony. Mesmerizing! Duration: ca. 2:30.
SKU: AP.38155
UPC: 038081426273. English.
Everyone from Ella to Michael Bublé has taken a turn recording this popular jazz standard! Features cool chords and several solo/small group opportunities.
SKU: HL.153611
UPC: 888680096564. 5.0x5.0x0.2 inches.
In the Choral Explorations jazz series for developing choirs, this whimsical song from Simon & Garfunkel is a perfect introduction to style, technique and blend.
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