Choir Secular (SATB choir)
SKU: AP.49661
Composed by John Frederick Coots. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Graduation; Great American Songbook; Jazz; Secular; Standard. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-49661. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49661).
UPC: 038081567488. English. Words by Sam M. Lewis.
Real deal a cappella jazz writing with great attention paid to phrasing, dynamics, expressive rhythms that sound unmetered, and bringing the emotional words to life. Be prepared to put in the time and feel the satisfaction of singing a lush and lovely ballad. The song has been recorded by a host of artists including Billie Holiday, Doris Day, Aretha Franklin, and Bette Midler, but Kirby's arrangement is inspired by soul artist Donny Hathaway's heart-wrenching performance.
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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.