Voice (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1240428

Composed by Anastasio Rossi. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop. Barbershop Quartet. 3 pages. Anastasio Rossi #835806. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1240428).

Think of the story behind this music as about a young lady who  just loves the waltz, and loves to sing and dance to its lilting triple time.  Her dancing partner is a dashing, ever so handsome young man, who sweeps her off her feet and takes her breath away with his charm and grace, as they float away on the wings of A Dance In Triple Time!

I originally composed this piece as a little warm up ditty for my chorus, but as I worked the melody and the harmony, it grew into just a little bit more than a warm up exercise. We always enjoyed singing this little piece for our audiences. And they always enjoyed hearing it.

One caveat; The lyrics go by quickly! Leads, use your best diction and pronunciation, so the story doesn't get lost. Harmony voices, keep the melody prominent, by always singing your la-las at least one dynamic notch below the melody!

Choose the waltz tempo of your choice - very relaxed to very lilting in 1.  Base your choice on being able to deliver the lyrics with great clarity, especially in the faster passages. Be sure to observe the accelerandos, broadening tempos, a tempos, legatos, and staccatos. They all have much to do with delivering the style of this piece, especially the off beat la-las. Some pairs are staccato, in other pairs, the first la is legato, the second la is staccato.

The metronome marks more accurately describe the accelerandos and broadenings. On the repeat at 11, a slight increase in the tempo will add urgency and intensity. Keep the melody prominent as it moves to different voices, beginning at 37. Maintain the crisp staccato harmony against the legato melody, and enjoy the change to full legato for all voices.  

Anastasio Rossi May 2023

Learning tracks are available at no cost from the composer: AAR@prodigy.net.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1298105

By Benny Goodman. By Irving Berlin. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Broadway,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Musical/Show. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #888020. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1298105).

Great for developing diction and harmonic skills. I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm - The cold wind may be blowing, but your audiences will weather the storm with this warm and cozy classic by Irving Berlin. Set in an easy swing, this is a great feature number for holiday concerts. From the MGM film comes this song sung by the great Judy Garland. This arrangement has a casual swing, making it appealing to many ages, and perfect for any holiday program. SINGERS.COM says, Anastasio Rossi's treatment of Irving Berlin's I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm is a treat.

Learning tracks are available from the arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.

Voice (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1240885

Composed by Anastasio Rossi. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Singer/Songwriter. Barbershop Quartet. 3 pages. Anastasio Rossi #836278. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1240885).

Think of the story behind this music as about a young lady who  just loves the waltz, and loves to sing and dance to its lilting triple time.  Her dancing partner is a dashing, ever so handsome young man, who sweeps her off her feet and takes her breath away with his charm and grace, as they float away on the wings of A Dance In Triple Time!

I originally composed this piece as a little warm up ditty for my chorus, but as I worked the melody and the harmony, it grew into just a little bit more than a warm up exercise.We always enjoyed singing this little piece for our audiences. And they always enjoyed hearing it. 

One caveat; The lyrics go by quickly! Leads, use your best diction and pronunciation, so the story doesn't get lost. Harmony voices, keep the melody prominent, by always singing your la-las at least one dynamic notch below the melody!

Learning tracks are available at no cost from the composer: AAR@prodigy.net.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1239660

Composed by Anastaso Rossi. Arranged by Anastaso Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Singer/Songwriter. 3 pages. Anastasio Rossi #835039. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1239660).

Performance Notes: Choose the waltz tempo of your choice - very relaxed to very lilting in 1.  Base your choice on being able to deliver the lyrics with great clarity, especially in the faster passages. Be sure to observe the accelerandos, broadening tempos, a tempos, legatos, and staccatos. They all have much to do with delivering the style of this piece, especially the off beat la-las. Some pairs are staccato, in other pairs, the first la is legato, the second la is staccato.

I originally composed this piece as a little warm up ditty for the chorus, but as I worked the melody and the harmony, it  grew into just a little bit more than a warm up exercise.. Think of the story behind the music as about a young lady who  just loves the waltz, and loves to sing and dance to its lilting triple time.  Her dancing partner is a dashing, ever so  handsome young man, who sweeps her off her feet and takes her breath away with his charm and grace, as they  float away on the wings of A Dance In Triple Time!   Anastasio Rossi May 2023

Learning tracks are available at no cost from the Arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1348027

Composed by Bill Cogswell, Johnny Noble, and Tommy Harrison. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop. 3 pages. Anastasio Rossi #932834. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1348027).

Perhaps one of the most popular songs about Hawaii. The Hawaiian music craze  began at the Hawaiian Pavilion at San Francisco's Panama–Pacific International Exposition in 1915. The  music craze was responsible for the the biggest sale of ukeleles in history. Sears Roebuck bought the  Harmony guitar company to make ukuleles and cashed in on the craze. It has been has been covered  dozens of times by celebrity artists world wide, and has been heard in many movies and television shows.  It has been called one of the 50 Greatest Songs of Hawaii.  

The little grass shack of the title does not refer to a real location. The popularity of the song led  to the opening of a gift shop in Kona called The Little Grass Shack. The song was so popular that  soldiers stationed in Hawaii during World War II who were not allowed to write letters home,   instead sent photographs of themselves in front of the gift shack, to let their families know where  they were!  To keep it gender appropriate, female singers may wish to sing and I miss my Island boy at measures 30, 31.  

Learning and accompaniment tracks are availabel free from the arranger at AAR@prodigy.net
Ray Conniff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIqbH8P3UsU  Hawaiian gals dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBetidGgdSw.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1305591

By Natalie Cole. By Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Pop,Standards. 5 pages. Anastasio Rossi #883335. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1305591).

One of Nat King Cole's big hits, L-O-V-E , is also an international favorite, and has been recorded in Italian, German, Spanish, French, and Japanese (mixed with English words)  A hit in any language!

Learning tracks are available at no cost from the arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1248531

Composed by Fred Heider. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Holiday. 3 pages. Anastasio Rossi #843018. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1248531).

Old favorites in new dress! Twas the night before Christmas & Chopsticks join hands to create a delightful and engaging arrangement. Written in Bb forSSAA voices, but just as singable for TTBB in C.

Learning tracks are available at no cost from the arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.

Voice (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1378981

Composed by Traditional Spirituals. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Historic,Spiritual. Barbershop Quartet. 5 pages. Anastasio Rossi #962368. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1378981).

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1303753

Composed by Con Conrad. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. 20th Century,A Cappella,Barbershop,Pop. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #893310. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1303753).

This light hearted piece is arranged for a Female Barbershop Chorus with a Male Director as soloist. It might also work for a Male Chorus with a Female Director as soloist, perhaps in another key. Some  simple staging and the use of props (bouquet, veil) can add to its entertainment value. In any case, keep it light,  and have fun, but remember, quality singing comes first. Keep it beautiful throughout the piece.

Learning tracks are available at no cost from the arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1303873

By Jake Owen. By R. Alex Anderson. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Christmas,Holiday. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #893396. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1303873).

Need a great Opener for your Christmas Show? Welcome your audience and wish them a Merry Christmas with this cheerful greetings from the Hawaiian Islands. Mele Kalikimaka is the way Hawaiians say Merry Christmas, and your audience will enjoy hearing it sung to them!

Learning tracks are available at no cost by contacting the arranger at AAR@prodigy.net

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1239993

By Frank Sinatra. By Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Christmas,Pop. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #835356. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1239993).

Lyricist Sammy Cahn recalls, One day during a very hot spell in Los Angeles the phone rang and it was comoser Jule Styne to say, 'Frank wants a Christmas song.' Cahn resisted. Jule, we're not going to write any Christmas song. After Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas'? The idea's just ridiculous. Styne was emphatic, however. 'Frank wants a Christmas song.'  So they sat down and wrote one for the B-side of Sinatra's White Christmas. Ever since, (1954), The Christmas Waltz has been covered dozens of times over the years by a wide variety of artists, too numerous to include here, and has become a Holiday Standard.

Learning tracks are available at no cost from the arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.

Voice (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1240956

By Frank Sinatra. By Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Christmas,Holiday,Pop. Barbershop Quartet. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #836353. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1240956).

Lyricist Sammy Cahn recalls, One day during a very hot spell in Los Angeles the phone rang and it was comoser Jule Styne to say, 'Frank wants a Christmas song.' Cahn resisted. Jule, we're not going to write any Christmas song. After Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas'? The idea's just ridiculous. Styne was emphatic, however. 'Frank wants a Christmas song.'  So they sat down and wrote one for the B-side of Sinatra's White Christmas. Ever since, (1954), The Christmas Waltz has been covered dozens of times over the years by a wide variety of artists, too numerous to include here, and has become a Holiday Standard. Also availble for SSAA Chorus.

Learning tracks are available at no cost from the arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1238940

Composed by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Broadway,Musical/Show,Standards. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #834330. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1238940).

One of Gershwin's most popular love ballads. Arranged for Female Barbershop Chorus or Quartet. C Major, One key change - Medium Difficulty

Learning tracks are available from the arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1240953

By Frank Sinatra. By Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Christmas,Holiday,Pop. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #836347. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1240953).

Lyricist Sammy Cahn recalls, One day during a very hot spell in Los Angeles the phone rang and it was comoser Jule Styne to say, 'Frank wants a Christmas song.' Cahn resisted. Jule, we're not going to write any Christmas song. After Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas'? The idea's just ridiculous. Styne was emphatic, however. 'Frank wants a Christmas song.'  So they sat down and wrote one for the B-side of Sinatra's White Christmas. Ever since, (1954), The Christmas Waltz has been covered dozens of times over the years by a wide variety of artists, too numerous to include here, and has become a Holiday Standard. Also available for SSAA Barbershop Quartet.

Learning tracks available. Contact the arranger at AAR@PRODIGY.NET.