Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.902510 By Stevie Wonder. By Stevie Wonder. Arranged by Steve Burks. Pop,Soul. Score. 7 pages. Steven L. Burks #6249377. Published by Steven L. Burks (A0.902510). This inspirational R&B piece is appropriate for tenors who are comfortable with periodic chest voice above F4, or who are able to mix registers effectively when producing the pitches F#4 and G#4. Its melodic range is from E3 to G#4. You Will Know is a good programming choice when themes of inspiration, encouragement, and spirituality are fitting. Its duration is approximately 3:20, a slight abbreviation of the original recording as ad libs have been omitted.The lyrical content is appropriate for non-adult singers; though post-pubescent singers are more likely to have success performing it due to periodic work above the break. Pedagogically, this piece affords singers an opportunity to work on breath support (due to its periodic long tones), vibrato, and grace notes (which by African American performance practice, occur frequently enough that notating them would have been impractical). In general, ornamentation is a central feature of African American singing, and the best way to absorb this style is to listen to great examples. I am a member of ASCAP. You may email me at steveburks@outlook.com. Thanks for listening.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.884873 By Jack Leonard with Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. By Jerome Kern. Arranged by Jonathan Prentice. Contemporary. Score. 5 pages. Jonathan Prentice #6073671. Published by Jonathan Prentice (A0.884873). This song from Hammerstein and Kern's largely forgotten musical, Very Warm For May, has become an enduring standard for all voices due to it's beautiful melody and rich harmonies. (Here in Bb Major, suitable for tenors and sopranos).

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.884708 Composed by Gabriel Faure. Arranged by Jonathan Prentice. Romantic Period. Score. 5 pages. Jonathan Prentice #5769261. Published by Jonathan Prentice (A0.884708). Gabriel Fauré's typically understated yet beautifully melodic setting or Armand Silvestre's ode to a high maintenance lover in G Major (suitable for sopranos and tenors).

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1281185 By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Arranged by Kevin Longley. Christian,Easter,Lent,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 9 pages. Kevin Longley #872527. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1281185). He Will Lead Me Home (choral church anthem composed in 2023)The InspirationA few Easter seasons ago, during one of our Tuesday Choir rehearsals, we were preparing for “Good Shepherd Sunday�. Diane our Choir director commented “there are very few Good Shepherd pieces to choose from�. One of our sopranos replied “Let's write our own�. I made note of it and this past year finally found the time and inspiration to give it a try. I did my usual research on the subject matter and then found a drawing of a Shepherd standing at the top of a hill with his sheep lined up behind him. Leaning on his staff the Shepherd was contemplating the safest route home. Upon his decision he looked back and called to his sheep. The MusicThe music begins with a piano introduction depicting the Shepherd standing at the top of the hill contemplating the safest route home, as noted earlier. Stately in nature it features a simple melodic idea, played by the right hand, which is then answered by a series of majestic chords. This “back and forth� continues until it reaches its climax at a D flat major chord against a slur from a high G to F. At this point we hear what will be a reoccurring chordal theme of C major to F major and later C minor to F major. The accompaniment begins, now in three quarter time signifying the sheep beginning to move in response to the shepherds call. The verse melody is drawn from the opening three notes of the introduction but with a different rhythm and repeats it self with underlying harmonic changes. The melody and chord structure is somewhat impressionistic in nature. Lyrically a contrast is drawn between how the Shepherd (Jesus) provides for his sheep (followers) and how God provides for the “sheep� (animals) through nature. As the verse comes to an end we are lead to the realization that “the shepherd is the Lord our King, the Good Shepherd King�. The refrain begins with the tenor continuing to solo on the main melody. �He Will Lead Home� is realized and proclaimed! A soprano descant is added for contrast. Harmonically the music makes use of the various minor key options, “melodic, harmonic and natural�. The refrain concludes proclaiming “The Good Shepherds the Way He's our Life!�. The second verse shadows the thought pattern of verse one leading to the refrain once more but this time a bridge is introduced to add drama with the piano playing a significant role. A return to the refrain is varied with the tenor singing a portion of it against softly played chords; but then resumes its rhythmic drive to its ultimate conclusion by repeating “the Good Shepherds the Way He's our Life!�.Program NotesVoicing can be varied based on what types of singers are available. For example this could be sung by 2 tenors with one singing the descant down an octave. Finally as noted in the score, the intro is optional though I prefer it be played; the shepherd contemplating a safe route is important in the music with its contrast to the verse music and important in our life of faith. 

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1048868 By Jonathan Prentice. By Ruggiero Leoncavallo. Arranged by Jonathan Prentice. 20th Century,Classical. Score. 5 pages. Jonathan Prentice #653272. Published by Jonathan Prentice (A0.1048868). The first song to be written specifically for the gramophone, the great Enrico Caruso was the first to record it, but the enduring popularity of the song has led to many tenors following suit! (Here in Db Major, suitable for baritones and mezzos).

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.884930 Composed by Ivor Gurney. Arranged by Jonathan Prentice. 20th Century. Score. 4 pages. Jonathan Prentice #6591577. Published by Jonathan Prentice (A0.884930). Gurney’s composed his Five Elizabethen Songsin 1914 to a text by John Fletcher. Written after a bout of depression, the lyrics to this song must have particularly inspired him, giving us this beautiful and atmospheric setting (Here in A Minor, suitable for sopranos and tenors)

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.884772 Composed by Ruggiero Leoncavallo. Arranged by Jonathan Prentice. 20th Century,Classical. Score. 5 pages. Jonathan Prentice #5809721. Published by Jonathan Prentice (A0.884772). The first song to be written specifically for the gramophone, the great Enrico Caruso was the first to record it, but the enduring popularity of the song has led to many tenors following suit! (Here in D Major, suitable for high baritones and mezzos).

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1120098 Composed by Ruggiero Leoncavallo. Arranged by Jonathan Prentice. 20th Century,Classical. Score. 5 pages. Jonathan Prentice #721415. Published by Jonathan Prentice (A0.1120098). The first song to be written specifically for the gramophone, the great Enrico Caruso was the first to record it, but the enduring popularity of the song has led to many tenors following suit! (Here in C Major, suitable for baritones and mezzos).

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1120102 Composed by Ivor Gurney. Arranged by Jonathan Prentice. 20th Century,Classical. Score. 3 pages. Jonathan Prentice #721419. Published by Jonathan Prentice (A0.1120102). Gurney composed this atmospheric song to his own text, a nostalgic poem written whilst fighting in the trenches during World War 1 (Here in F Major, suitable for sopranos and tenors).

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1114084 Composed by Lawrence Kusik and Nino Rota. Arranged by Scott S. Stewart. 20th Century,Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Singer/Songwriter. Score. 4 pages. Scott S. Stewart #716003. Published by Scott S. Stewart (A0.1114084). Speak Softly, Love (Parla più piano), the Love Theme from The Godfather (1972) by Italian composer Nino Rota, with English lyrics by Larry Kusik. This arrangement is geared toward the classically trained singer, and works well for cabaret programs, Italian-American themed community engagement programs, the Best of Hollywood, etc. programming. The key of C-minor, or ‘high’ key is a good fit for tenors, bari-tenors, or soprano, mezzo-sopranos. It features Roto’s Italian lyrics as well as Kusik’s English. The pianist plays an important role creating the ensemble. Performance time: 2:35+-.