Instrumental Duet,Piano Electric Guitar,Instrumental Duet,Keyboard,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1385825 By Stephen Sullivan. By Stephen Sullivan- arranged for SATB and Rock Band. Arranged by Original Score. 21st Century,Patriotic,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. 16 pages. Stephen Sullivan Arts #969765. Published by Stephen Sullivan Arts (A0.1385825). Based on the events of 9/11 and including audio clips from where the airport officials indicated the carnage on board one of the planes that struck the former World Trade Centers 1 and 2 on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001.  I was 12 and a half years old at the time, and my brother was 10 and a half.  Before he woke up, he had nightmares about flames.  That was really creepy.  The song centers on the trauma that the elementary school students across the street from the destruction in Manhattan faced as they witnessed the planes strike the towers, and everything that ensued.  It uses the opening melody of Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto, repeated and with the addition of drums, a wild bass solo, and some electric guitar riffs.  It's a little painful even for me to listen to.  I listened to it a lot this evening before posting it for sale.Stephen Sullivan- 02/20/2024Southeast Indiana *.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB divisi) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1308788 Composed by Charles Tenet. Arranged by Tobi Crawford. Jazz. 11 pages. Tobi Crawford #898034. Published by Tobi Crawford (A0.1308788). *Purchase 10 copies to perform this piece with your ensemble of any size*Purchase the instrumental pack (bass and drum part) here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/beyond-the-sea-instrumental-pack-only-22605052.htmlThis arrangement came to me over a number of weeks in a very organic way that began with the ostinato piano figure that prevails throughout the piece. I began playing it unattached to any tune and I just liked the way the line descended in the left hand and how I had to find voicings in the right hand that made harmonic sense – like a puzzle. As I was playing around with this puzzle, thoughts of my father were swirling around in my head – I was at the end of a 4 year period of separation from my parents owing to the fact that I’m a Canadian expat living in the US and the borders were closed for a long time because of Covid, and then I had work visa issues and my parents were getting older before my eyes. They were also losing friends to cancer and other ailments and my dad, in particular, had experienced the loss of many close family members and friends during our separation and it was taking a toll. One day I sat down and played the now familiar-to-me ostinato but randomly I started to sing “Beyond the Sea� over it and it fit perfectly. I thought it a happy coincidence. As the days went on I committed to putting my ostinato with Beyond the Sea and the lyrics started to seep into my brain. I have, of course, heard these lyrics many times before, (who hasn’t seen Finding Nemo?) but the lyrics didn’t mean what I thought they meant… They’re NOT about the ocean, they are about my dad!!! Well, kind of… I realized, through careful reflection and by slowing the words down, that the lyrics are talking about a person in heaven who is patiently waiting for their partner to join them. Somewhere beyond the seaShe’s there watching for me…It’s far beyond the starsIt’s near beyond the moon And the lyrics end with them meeting, “We’ll meet beyond the shore, we’ll kiss just like before,� and the song ends with: “and never again I’ll go sailing.� It’s like the big bang went off in my head about why all these thoughts of my dad, and his friends, and this arrangement, and what it all meant suddenly just MADE SENSE and I was able to start formulating a plan. Performance Suggestions: The improvisation solo in the middle should be free of any traditional “scat syllables� and should be more of a lament. Listen to singers like Aubrey Johnson improvise on ballads for inspiration. An idea for that improv section might be to have a male singer start the improv, then a female singer joins (as if together in heaven) then they sing letter F together (warning: will cause tears…). All solo sections do not have to be sung as written – soloists can take liberties with the melody as the spirit moves.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.890284 By Woody Herman. By Joe Bishop and Woody Herman. Arranged by Gregory Amerind. Jazz. Octavo. 16 pages. GWA Music #5008715. Published by GWA Music (A0.890284). Jingle Bells meets Woody Herman's Thundering Herd. Your vocal group will love this cookin' chart that's fun and challenging. The classic blues-based head of Woodchopper's Ball with a holiday twist is perfect for vocal jazz ensembles looking for a great uptempo chart for that December concert, or a caroling gig that needs a kicker. Opportunities for extended open solos as well for vocalists and instrumentalists alike. Check out the video link for a full demo, then order this chart. Combo parts are sold separately on this site.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.926263 Composed by Dennis Bell. Arranged by Dennis Bell. Jazz,Latin. Octavo. 39 pages. Mark of Aries Music (BMI) #2548809. Published by Mark of Aries Music (BMI) (A0.926263). Kwanzaa is a composition celebrating the seven day observance. An additional word, Harambee which means Let's pull together in Swahili, was added for the ending phrases. For complete information about the meaning and message you might want to navigate to the following URL http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.shtml.This particular song was written for the award winning jazz vocalist Lynette Washington's holiday album Long, Long Ago (A Jazz Celebration of Christmas, Chanukah & Kwanzaa (the mp3 is included here). Originally written and arranged for solo vocalist, I re-arranged it for my college/community choir in 2015. It is arranged for SATB Choir with Jazz Combo (Piano, Bass, Drums, Conga). Additional percussion, a 2nd keyboard, for possible jazz soloing, or a possible solo instrumentalist, may be added at the conductor's discretion. The solo parts can also be extended to fit the conductor's interpretation. Moving in half step changes from D to Eb to E to F to F# to G, the improvisations are played using those note's dorian mode.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1265200 By Britney Spears. By Cathy Dennis, Christian Karlsson, Henrik Jonback, and Pontus Winnberg. Arranged by Jason Howard. A Cappella,Contemporary,Pop. Octavo. 9 pages. Jason Howard #858044. Published by Jason Howard (A0.1265200). This arrangement of Toxic is a fresh take on the popular 2000's hit! Taking inspiration from the original and several other different covers of this song, I've written out what is probably one of my favorite arrangements I've written. It's sure to challenge your performers and keep your audience engaged from start to finish!It starts with a soft drone in the Basses that continuously adds chord tones and volume to build sonic intensity and set the tone right out of the gate! We then move on to a slowed down first verse with the melody supported only by chords in the choir. Vocal Percussion leads us into a tempo change and explosive snippet of the melody before the piece hits its stride. Lots of upbeats, syncopations, and altered melodic tones throughout adds a high level of difficulty to this piece. As we get to the end of this piece, the ensemble will suddenly alter time to a half time feel that not only adds to excitement but also helps to bring the piece to a dramatic closing.This is written for Solo voice and SSAATTBB choir and a Vocal Percussionist.As with most of my arrangements I leave many of the syllables blank to encourage the director/performers to put their own spin on the arrangement with their own choice of syllables! Suggested syllables in certain spots and all necessary melodic lyrics have all been included for you!I hope that you and your group enjoys my arrangement! If you do (or even if you don't), please leave a comment and let me know! As a current full time band director who would love to be able to do this full time one day, any and all critiques are appreciated, and I'm particularly interested in formatting suggestions! If you would rather email me than leave a comment, shoot me an email at jhowardarranging@gmail.com!A little about me:My name is Jason Howard, and at the time of this publication, I'm going into my 5th year as a band director at the middle and high school levels. I have quite a bit of experience with arranging of various types of vocal and instrumental ensembles and combos. Most are for personal use, but as I get time, I hope to publish more and more for public consumption! Primarily, I focus on popular music, and I one day hope to bring important and influential classical musics to audiences and younger students everywhere!

SATB choir, Piano; Optional Conductor's Score, Instrumental Parts - Digital Download SKU: LX.45-1636H A Carol Fantasia. Composed by Mark Hayes. With Optional Conductor's Score, Instrumental Parts. Educational, Christmas. Octavo. 44 pages. Heritage Music Press #e45/1636H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LX.45-1636H). ISBN 9780787766092.This festive Christmas work for chorus, soprano soloist, and optional orchestra and handbells includes three familiar carols arranged in Mark Hayes's signature, colorful style. Over the course of twelve minutes, Angels We Have Heard on High, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing are joined together by sections of original music, making a memorable Christmas concert selection for community choirs, churches, and schools. Perform with Mark’s own vibrant orchestration to experience the full effect of this outstanding holiday composition. A track listing corresponding to the Performance/Accompaniment audio is available as a free download.

Rhythm Section SATB Chorus divisi,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1488634 By Kurt Elling. By Bill Bodine, Bill Odine, Charlie Hunter, Cheryl Bentyne, Corey Jonathan Fonville, Dj Harrison, Janis Siegel, and Kurt Elling. Arranged by Kerry Marsh. Funk,Jazz,Pop. Vocal Jazz Ensemble. 49 pages. Kerry Marsh #1065481. Published by Kerry Marsh (A0.1488634). This arrangement, sold at SheetMusicPlus.com and SheetMusicDirect.com at a lower price than the standard flat-fee range for vocal jazz ensemble arrangements ($75), does NOT come with a demo recording or any rehearsal audio aids. Visit KerryMarsh.com and purchase the “All Tracks Pack (With SkyTracks Mixer)“ package and receive access to: 1. Arrangement Demo, 2. SkyTracks Mixer access, 3. Vocal Part Tracks, 4. Minus-One Tracks, 5. Rhythm Track, 6. Recording Stems (for those who wish to use their own Digital Audio Workstation).This arrangement of Sassy, inspired by Kurt Elling's version from the *Superblue* album, brings a modern twist to the classic originally performed by The Manhattan Transfer. Featuring the vocal ensemble prominently throughout, this chart captures the energy and spirit of Elling's interpretation while providing a fresh take on the song, which is a tribute to jazz legend Sarah Vaughan.The ensemble handles nearly all the lyric content, weaving through the intricate and plentiful lines with style and precision. There are also moments where the group seamlessly integrates aspects of the instrumental arrangement, ensuring the performance is engaging and cohesive. One standout section features the choir grooving with just the drums, highlighting the dynamic interplay between voices and rhythm.The arrangement includes some exciting, fast-moving harmonies, especially on the Workin' in the daytime... section, which showcases the group's agility and tight coordination. Toward the end, a baritone soloist steps into the spotlight, embodying the role of Kurt Elling with both notated lyric riffs and opportunities for vocal improvisation, adding an extra layer of excitement and individuality to the performance.Dig!