SKU: HL.390137
ISBN 9781705156551. UPC: 196288027553. 6.75x10.5x0.034 inches.
When the Saints Go Marching In is one of jazz music's most beloved songs. This easy arrangement with a driving Dixieland swing provides a first introduction to jazz music.
SKU: HL.152218
UPC: 888680093174. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Here is a song written in the big band era, first sung by jazz vocalist, Ella Fitzgerald, in 1939 and ideal for introducing beginning and developing groups to swing style. In the Discovery Series, it's perfect for building jazz diction and rhythmic skills.
SKU: AP.48877
UPC: 038081562018. 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: 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.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.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: 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: AP.50252
UPC: 038081574226. 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.47703
UPC: 038081543963. 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: 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: 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.47697
UPC: 038081543901. English.
Originally performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the classic movie Shall We Dance, this bubbly Gershwin tune has enjoyed a recent resurgence thanks to the contemporary Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett recording. Full of charm and wit, the arrangement sparkles with light jazz harmonies. Your accompanist will love the stride piano part, and your audience will get a kick out of the uniquely American references.
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.47539
UPC: 038081542324. 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!
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.48327
UPC: 038081551500. 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.50269
UPC: 038081574394. English.
The cherished love song from Camelot receives a classic choral treatment in this lush, a cappella setting. Equally suitable for large ensembles or small vocal jazz groups, Kirby Shaw's impressive arrangement presents Lerner and Loewe at their finest!
SKU: AP.47531
UPC: 038081542249. English. Johnny Mercer.
This Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren tune was premiered by jazz legend Louis Armstrong and nominated for an Academy Award in 1938. The lighted-hearted, innocently flirtatious song has since become an iconic standard. Jay's fantastic arrangement includes the opening verse, some easy scat singing, and plenty of jazz sonorities throughout. Add the rhythm section SoundPax for even more style.
SKU: AP.51077
UPC: 038081581149. English. Words by Alan Jay Lerner.
Kirby Shaw's samba treatment of this stage and screen standard is truly unique! Despite the brisk tempo, held notes lock on tight vocal jazz chords, and a few staggered entrances provide textural interest. After a signature add-on stacks the voices into three independent layers, the arrangement clears the way for a syncopated scat riff at the end of the coda. SoundPax includes four horns and rhythm.
SKU: AP.47692
UPC: 038081543857. 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: AP.48384
UPC: 038081552071. English.
You'll never think of the popular potluck side dish the same way again! This quirky song originally appeared in the 1944 MGM musical Broadway Rhythm. Kirby's authentic arrangement retains the characteristic sound and style of the time period, including bright jazz harmonies and swing rhythms. An add-on section near the end introduces a whole picnic of musical goodies before packing it up for a big finish!
SKU: AP.45454
UPC: 038081511948. English.
Louis Prima's quirky and upbeat tune will practically dance itself into the hearts of singers and audiences alike! With exciting swing rhythms and tight chromatic harmonies, it's ideal for choirs with some jazz experience.
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.
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