Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1168471 Composed by Donna Summer and Michael Omartian. Arranged by Kathleen McGuire. Disco,Pop. Octavo. 11 pages. Kathleen McGuire #768805. Published by Kathleen McGuire (A0.1168471). ***40th ANNIVERSARY***A Donna Summer hit from post-disco / new wave era (1983), She Works Hard for the Money is more than a fun pop piece. The song tells a story of a hard-working blue-collar woman, based on inspiration Summer found after the 25th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony (23 Feb 1983) when she attended an after-party. She encountered a restroom attendant named Onetta Johnson (whose name is mentioned in the song) whom she found sound asleep - despite a blaring TV - exhausted from working long hours. Summer related the story in an interview: I looked at her and my heart just filled up with compassion for this lady, and I thought to myself: God, she works hard for the money, cooped up in this stinky little room all night. Then I thought about it, and I said, She works hard for the money... She works hard for the money...This is it! This is it! I know this is it! The arrangement opens with an a cappella introduction in full harmony. The melody moves between the altos and sopranos, with each part otherwise providing rhythmic support (echoing the instrumental accompaniment). The sopranos divide into 3 parts occasionally, allowing some high voices (A-flat) to shine. There are no solos in this arrangement -- your women all have opportunity to sing this powerful, true story that serves more broadly as an allegory for women's rights and socioeconomic hardship. The arrangement is a show-stopper, bound to get audiences clapping and even up out of their seats! Set of band parts & full conductor's score available separately: Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Synth, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Set.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918668 Composed by Jenni Brandon. Contemporary. Octavo. 28 pages. Jenni Brandon Music #2007299. Published by Jenni Brandon Music (A0.918668). Dancing Naked at the Edge of Dawn for SSAA choir, percussion, piano (JB 118) by Jenni Brandon. Poems by Kris Radish. Commissioned by Sistrum, Lansing, Michigan's Women's Chorus under the direction of Meredith Bowen. The lovely poetry by Ms. Radish is simple and gorgeous, exploring dark to light, love and possibility, and the ability to achieve anything. A three-movement work for SSAA choir with piano and percussion, this work is recorded by Sistrum on their CD Dancing Naked at the Edge of Dawn on the Blue Griffin Recording label. The audio clip comes from the third movement of this work.Three movements: I. the dark line II. morning prayer II. Dancing Naked at the Edge of Dawn (also available as an individual movement (JB 151)Programming: Concert and ContestJenni Brandon Musicwww.jennibrandon.comASCAP

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1380273 By Kate Bush. By Kate Bush. Arranged by Dominic Stichbury. Pop. 11 pages. Dominic Stichbury #965026. Published by Dominic Stichbury (A0.1380273). This beautiful and tender song was written by Kate Bush specifically for the film ‘She’s Having A Baby’. Bush puts herself in the shoes of a man waiting outside the delivery room as his wife gives birth. The song explores his vulnerability at this tense moment. This SSSAA arrangement plays with the form of the original song, whilst incorporating all the themes and hooks that we know from Bush's version. It offers a variety of different textures throughout, handing the melody around and moving between a free chorale-like opening to a steady pulse for the bulk of the arrangement. There is an additional descant soprano part on the top stave, which could be sung by a soloist or a small group. The key bars for this part are 12-15 & 26-28 , where we hear the iconic opening motif. The other passages of this descant can be omitted as necessary depending on the ensemble's skill level. This was arranged especially for Chaps Choir's 10 year celebration concert in 2023. The link below takes you to a mock-up of the lower voice version of this arrangement.

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.

Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1401939 Composed by Camille Saint-Saens. Arranged by Roar Kvam. 19th Century,Christmas,Latin,Praise and Worship,Romantic Period. 64 pages. KVAMusic Edition #985137. Published by KVAMusic Edition (A0.1401939). Charles-Camille Saint-SaeÌ?ns (9 October 1835-16 December 1921) was a French composer, organist, conductor and pianist.He was a musical prodigy and made his concert debut at the age of ten. After studying at the Paris Conservatoire he followed a conventional career as a church organist, first at Saint-Merri, Paris and, from 1858, La Madeleine, the ocial church of the French Empire. After leaving the post twenty years later, he was a successful freelance pianist and composer, in demand in Europe and the Americas. As a young man, Saint-SaeÌ?ns was enthusiastic for the most modern music of the day, particularly that of Schumann, Liszt and Wagner, although his own compositions were generally within a conventional classical tradition. He was a scholar of musical history, and remained committed to the structures worked out by earlier French composers.This brought him into conflict in his later years with composers of the impressionist and dodecaphonic schools of music; although there were neoclassical elements in his music, foreshadowing works by Stravinsky and Les Six, he was often regarded as a reactionary in the decades around the time of his death. He wrote the Oratorio de NoeÌ?l (Christmas Oratorio) at the end of the 1850s and completed it in 1860.The first performanse was at the church La Madeleine in Paris December 1869.The work is dedicated to A Madame la Vicomtesse de Grandval.The work is originally scored for five soloists, soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor and baritone, mixed choir (except no. 4 which is for SSAA), harp, organ and strings (in this edition the choir has been transcribed for a SSAA choir). Texts in the Oratorio de NoeÌ?l is drawn from the Old and New Testaments: (1. Instrumental).2. Luke 2,8-14. 3. Psalm 39,1. 4. John 11.27. 5. Psalm 117, 26-28. 6. Psalm 2,1 and Gloria Patri. 7. Psalm 109,3 and Graduale. 8. Isaiah 49,13. 9. Lamentations 2,19, Mica 4.13, Zachary 9,9, Isaiah 62,1. 10. Psalm 95,8-9, 11,13.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1280004 By Billie Eilish. By Billie Eilish O'Connell and Finneas O'Connell. Arranged by Dylan Tran. A Cappella,Contemporary,Film/TV,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. 7 pages. Dylan Trần #871424. Published by Dylan Trần (A0.1280004). Accesible yet moving, this arrangement of What Was I Made For? from the blockbuster movie, Barbie, is fit for professional choir, college choir, community choir, highschool choir, a capella groups, vocal pop groups, and more. Renowned composer Dylan Trần uses idiomatic, yet evocative voicings that will immediately reward on first reading as well as in polished performance. Learn more at www.dylantranmusic.comHere's why your choir should embrace Billie Eilish's captivating music— (professional choir, large ensemble, small ensemble, community choir, college choir, highschool choir, pop a capella choir, etc.)Contemporary Relevance: Billie Eilish's music is a cultural phenomenon, deeply resonating with today's generation. By incorporating her songs into your repertoire, your choir can connect with younger audiences, enhancing its relevance and expanding its fan base.Empowering Lyrics: Billie Eilish's lyrics tackle meaningful and often profound subjects, from mental health to self-discovery and social issues. Singing her songs empowers your choir to explore important themes, fostering empathy and emotional depth in their performances.Dynamic Vocal Range: Billie Eilish's music offers a diverse range of vocal styles, from hauntingly soft whispers to powerful belting. Your choir members can showcase their versatility and vocal prowess, honing their skills and challenging their vocal boundaries.Artistic Expression: Embrace the opportunity for creative expression! Billie Eilish's music encourages innovative interpretations, allowing your choir to infuse each performance with its unique artistic flair and captivate audiences with fresh renditions.Fusion of Genres: With elements of pop, alternative, and electronic music, Billie Eilish's songs provide an exciting fusion of genres. Your choir can explore new musical horizons, enriching its repertoire and broadening its musical diversity.Emotional Resonance: Billie Eilish's music evokes a wide range of emotions, from introspection to empowerment. Singing her songs allows your choir to tap into these emotions, forging a deep connection with audiences and leaving a lasting impact.Collaborative Learning: Billie Eilish's intricate compositions present an excellent opportunity for collaborative learning within your choir. By working together to master the nuances of her music, your choir members can strengthen their bonds and elevate their collective musicality.Pushing Boundaries: Billie Eilish's music is known for its boundary-pushing and innovative soundscapes. Embracing her songs encourages your choir to explore new musical territories, pushing the boundaries of traditional choral performances.Embrace the audacious spirit of Billie Eilish's music and witness your choir's performances soar to unprecedented heights of creativity and artistry. Unleash the power of her captivating melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, leaving audiences awestruck and craving more of your choir's extraordinary renditions.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1282948 By Regina Spektor. By Regina Spektor. Arranged by Julian Hay. A Cappella,Children,Contemporary,Film/TV,Pop. Octavo. 4 pages. Julian Hay #874221. Published by Julian Hay (A0.1282948). This arrangement was commissioned for, and premiered by, Voices Co. Pop A Cappella Academy, for our Junior Squad Vocal Band. It is a sentimental and heart warming song, with lots of variety and opportunity for expression. The arrangement is also suitable for SSAT, and can be sung in a lower key if necessary. VOCAL LAYOUT:The melody, or lead line, is divided amongst the vocal parts to give variety. The B.G (background) parts replicate the instrumental accompaniment of the original track, filling out the arrangement and creating the contemporary texture that is at the heart of Pop A Cappella. The dynamics give an indication which vocal parts should be strongest at any given moment, but changes may need to be made depending on the number / balance of singers, and the strengths of each vocal section. As a general rule, the melody or lead should be strongest, followed by any harmony parts (those with lyrics), followed by any background parts (Mmm's / Dmm's, etc).PERSONAL ASSISTANCE:If you need any assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly, we'd be happy to reply to any questions via email, or you can also book in a 1:1 consultation between your M.D and Julian Hay, or a Zoom workshop with your ensemble for specific feedback:E.  hello@voicesco.nzW.  www.voicesco.nz.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817448 Composed by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. Arranged by Brent Graham. Contemporary. Octavo. 3 pages. Brent Graham #3639965. Published by Brent Graham (A0.817448). Originally done as a show piece, this arrangement now works for Sweet Adelines and Harmony Incorporated contests. Sung at a seminal moment in the fantastic original Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory movie.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953625 Composed by Adrienne Inglis (ASCAP). Contemporary,Latin. Octavo. 5 pages. Adrienne Inglis (ASCAP) #6405603. Published by Adrienne Inglis (ASCAP) (A0.953625). La ciudad sumergida (The Submerged City) for four-part treble chorus and nature soundtrack by Adrienne Inglis (ASCAP) Commissioned for Dr. Ramona M. Wis and the North Central College Women’s Chorale A setting of an excerpt of Río de La Plata en lluvia from Mascarilla y Trébol (1938) by Alfonsina Storni (1938) Copyright © 2020 Adrienne Inglis Founder, composer, and singer with Inversion Ensemble of Austin, Texas, Adrienne Inglis also serves as principal flute with the Central Texas Philharmonic, flute instructor at Southwestern University, and flutist with flute/harp duo Chaski. She has music degrees from Lewis and Clark College and the University of Texas at Austin. An avid birder and environmentalist, she lives in the rural hill country of Central Texas. Poet Alfonsina Storni began writing during a tumultuous childhood fraught with economic hardships, many disruptive moves, and an alcoholic father. She danced with a theatrical troupe and then became a teacher and journalist. She bore a child out of wedlock and found herself working as a single mother during socially oppressive times. In Buenos Aires she joined the emerging world of women’s rights, becoming an important literary voice in the movement. When her breast cancer returned, her lifelong passion for the sea culminated in her suicide off of the coast of Argentina. Río de La Plata en lluvia from Mascarilla y Trébol (1938) lines 1-4 by Alfonsina Storni in the public domain Ya casi el cielo te apretaba, ciego, y sumergida una ciudad tenías en tu cuerpo de grises heliotropos neblivelado en su copón de llanto. [The sky was about to embrace you, blind, and you had in your body of gray heliotropes a submerged city, with the misty sky like a chalice about to overflow with tears.] Program note: Commissioned for Dr. Ramona M. Wis and the North Central College Women’s Chorale of Naperville, Illinois, La ciudad sumergida (The Submerged City) by Adrienne Inglis for four-part treble chorus with nature soundtrack captures the mood of a river, a city, the cloudy sky, and the poet’s own profound melancholy. The sound of rain creates both the ambiance of a misty day on the river and the sensation of cathartic crying from great sadness and pain. The city’s reflection on the river’s surface gives the illusion that the city is submerged in the water. The reflection of the clouds hovering low over Río de La Plata looks like gray heliotrope flowers. The apocalyptic images of a submerged city and of tears overflowing from the chalice-sky eerily foreshadow rising sea levels due to anthropogenic global warming. The nature soundtrack of rain was recorded by the composer in the hill country of central Texas, July 2020. Performance note: This aleatoric, asynchronous composition is suitable for remote singing along with the video score and nature soundtrack. Observe the order of entrances, but know that it’s not meant to line up exactly. Finish a phrase even if another phrase has started. Diphthongs move immediately to the second vowel sound. Ya begins with the [dʒ] sound and llanto begins with the [ʒ] sound, both typical of the Buenos Aires accent. Sing quite expressively except for the neblivelado section which is misty and veiled. The director may wish to indicate the rehearsals numbers or the singers may follow the time on the video-or both. Duration: 3:08 Link to video with soundtrack is available from the composer (http://adrienneinglis.com). Acknowledgements: The composer warmly thanks Pablo and Diana Donatti, �ngeles Rodríguez Cadena, and Emilio Torres for their contributions to this project and to Dr. Ramona M. Wis and the North Central College Women’s Chorale for the generous commission. Copyright © 2020 Adrienne Inglis | http://adrienneinglis.com

Rhythm Section SSAA Chorus,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1488657 By Lianne La Havas. By Matthew Hales, Sam Dew, and Sylvester Stewart. Arranged by Kerry Marsh. Jazz,Pop,R & B. Vocal Jazz Ensemble. 34 pages. Kerry Marsh #1065503. Published by Kerry Marsh (A0.1488657). 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).A fun treble arrangement of Lianne La Havas' uplifting song about having confidence in a loving relationship, this arrangement has a refreshing sound, with a touches of jazz (of course!), doo-wop and R&B. The chart features lyric solo moments and some great tight harmony for the ensemble, and it ends with some horn-style figures for the group. This one would work well as either an opener or a closer for your set!

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.856207 By Mika. By Dan Warner, Jodi Marr, John Merchant, and Mika. Arranged by Liz Garnett. Dance,Pop. Octavo. 6 pages. Liz Garnett #4312139. Published by Liz Garnett (A0.856207). Mika's hit from 2007 is an exuberant (and at times petulant) critique of the way the music industry seeks out individuality and talent, then insists on working it over into safely commercial products. (Of course, that he had such success with it suggests that things aren't quite as bad as the song makes out.) But the song also works as a more general statement about everyone's personal stand against the tyranny of our peers' expectations.The original has a very rangy melody, which carries a considerable variety of vocal characterisation. The arrangement unfolds this onto the four different parts, each taking on certain aspects of the line's mercurial identity. Sharing the melody's vocal demands around does not necessarily make either the characterisation or the ranges easier, however, since it also means that every part is switching between lead and accompanying roles, at times quite quickly. So it needs generous ranges, quick-wittedness and - above all - performative swagger to carry it off.There is space for the snippets of dialogue from the original track; but whether (and how much) to use it would depend on the performance situation. My own feeling would be that the middle one ('getting angry won't solve anything') works just fine slotted in between the verses, but that the snippets at start and end would need more setting up to make sense to an audience unfamiliar with Mika's recording.N.B. This arrangement is notated in treble and bass alta (i.e. sung an octave higher than written) clefs.Vocal Ranges:Tenor: E flat 4 - F5Lead: F3 - F5Bari: G3 - C5Bass: E flat 3 - B flat 4NB - the list price includes 4 copies of the music

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1315708 By Christopher Alexander. By Christopher Alexander. A Cappella,Christmas. 8 pages. Christopher Alexander #904455. Published by Christopher Alexander (A0.1315708). This deceptively simple Christmas tune is rich with its nontraditional key signature, homophonic texture, and harmonic suspensions.  It can be performed with or without piano accompaniment, making it accessible for singers to perform anywhere.  Set like a benediction, this work would be perfect as a concert closer for your entire choir department to sing together at the end of your holiday concert.  The text by John Whittier reminds us to be thankful for the Christmas season and share that same sentiment with others “all the year through�.Also available in: SATB, SAB, TTBB, and Unison/Two-Part.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1396191 Composed by Brendan Graham. Arranged by arranged for solo and SSAA choir by Desmond Earley. Celtic,Irish. 8 pages. Seolta Music Limited #979575. Published by Seolta Music Limited (A0.1396191). Arranged for solo female voice, SSAA choir and piano, this is a song of hope, the hope of a girl to escape the workhouse during the Irish Famine years and to travel to make a new life in Australia. At the time the British Crown was encouraging girls to emigrate as a means to redress the gender balance in the colonies – there were too many men and not enough women. Over four thousand young women took this journey between 1848 and 1850. The composer Brendan Graham expressed his own hope that this song might have significance for the descendants of those girls, many of whom were present at the song’s first performance in 2012 at the Irish Famine Commemoration in Sydney.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.890640 Composed by Stella ter Hart. Concert,Folk,Jewish,Standards. 8 pages. Stella ter Hart #3455425. Published by Stella ter Hart (A0.890640). Inspired by the 1,116 orphaned Polish children who, as Holocaust survivors, were brought to Canada after World War II  and became known as The Redeemed Children. These tunes, and others like them, were the only possessions they had  and their only direct connection to the past.  I received a copy of a book of tunes (unarranged) while speaking at a conference; an elderly gentlemen came up to me, pressed them into my hands and asked me to help keep them alive. The work features two tunes, both on the theme of motherhood.  The first tune describes a young mother shushing everything around her so that her little son can sleep.  The second tune rejoices when the poor are raised up and a barren woman's house is filled with the laughter of children.To honour the integrity of the tunes, this work features idiomatic writing and harmonies and captures not only the rhythm but also the intended mood and sentiment.  Brief solo opportunities feature a soprano and alto in a traditional 'cantor' style section.  Shifting from sweet and gentle to driving and energetic, this is an excellent work to build musical expression, story telling and deep empathy.Suitable for all intermediate level treble choirs for any recital, concert or festival occasion.Duration:  4:05                                                                                                                                                                         Key Structure:  Eflat major and C minor                                                                                                                             Level:  intermediate                                                                                                                                                       Language: Yiddish and Hebrew (translations and pronunciation guide provided)composer contact:  www.stellaterhart.com

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.752231 By Elvis Presley. By Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. Arranged by Glenda Lloyd. Contemporary. Octavo. 7 pages. Glenda Lloyd #3511187. Published by Glenda Lloyd (A0.752231). His is a fun, energetic song that your audiences will absolutely love. It starts out with vocal stylings which match the original instrumentation, then fills out into a full arrangement as the song progresses. To manage the rangy melody line, the melody moves between voice parts, with the lowest voice singing some of the verse. A terrific opportunity to showcase your singer with the lowest voice!This arrangement is regularly performed by Frenzy! quartet, and was sung by Brindabella Chorus in their international championship package in Las Vegas in October 2017.Also available notated for women's barbershop - see my other listingsThe purchase price entitles you to make four copies of the work, as it has four parts.Visit www.lloydsong.com to see more of my work, or see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Glenda.LloydSong/