Choral Choir,Choral,SAB Chorus - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408016 By Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Bugs Bunny. By Music: Louis Silvers and Words by B. G. De Sylva. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Blues,Broadway,Jazz,Musical/Show,Ragtime,Standards. 16 pages. Cathy Stamegna #990581. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1408016). April Showers was first heard in a Broadway musical in 1921 and has been a favorite standard for over 100 years! Recorded by tens of artists from Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Carol Burnett to Bugs Bunny. The lyrics have been parodied from time to time, but when serious, they speak of hope!  A modulation from G Major or Ab Major transitions from the traditional sound in verse one to more of a swing style in verse two. The piano part is sparse and simple up to that point as well.  Graded above Intermediate due to some chromatic movement as well as rhythmic and melodic variations. A confident group could perform the SATB arrangement (and possibly the three-part arrangements) a cappella.  Duration approx. 3:50. SAB is featured in the video.

Choral Choir,Choral,SAT Chorus - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408019 By Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Bugs Bunny. By Music: Louis Silvers and Words by B. G. De Sylva. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Blues,Broadway,Jazz,Musical/Show,Ragtime,Standards. 16 pages. Cathy Stamegna #990584. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1408019). April Showers was first heard in a Broadway musical in 1921 and has been a favorite standard for over 100 years! Recorded by tens of artists from Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Carol Burnett to Bugs Bunny. The lyrics have been parodied from time to time, but when serious, they speak of hope!  A modulation from G Major or Ab Major transitions from the traditional sound in verse one to more of a swing style in verse two. The piano part is sparse and simple up to that point as well.  Graded above Intermediate due to some chromatic movement as well as rhythmic and melodic variations. A confident group could perform the SATB arrangement (and possibly the three-part arrangements) a cappella.  Duration approx. 3:50. SAB is featured in the video.

Choral Choir,Choral,SSA Chorus - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408023 By Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Bugs Bunny. By Music: Louis Silvers and Words by B. G. De Sylva. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Blues,Broadway,Jazz,Musical/Show,Ragtime,Standards. 16 pages. Cathy Stamegna #990588. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1408023). April Showers was first heard in a Broadway musical in 1921 and has been a favorite standard for over 100 years! Recorded by tens of artists from Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Carol Burnett to Bugs Bunny. The lyrics have been parodied from time to time, but when serious, they speak of hope!  A modulation from G Major or Ab Major transitions from the traditional sound in verse one to more of a swing style in verse two. The piano part is sparse and simple up to that point as well.  Graded above Intermediate due to some chromatic movement as well as rhythmic and melodic variations. A confident group could perform the SATB arrangement (and possibly the three-part arrangements) a cappella.  Duration approx. 3:50. SAB is featured in the video. 

Choral Choir,Choral,TTB Chorus - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408025 By Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Bugs Bunny. By Music: Louis Silvers and Words by B. G. De Sylva. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Blues,Broadway,Jazz,Musical/Show,Ragtime,Standards. 16 pages. Cathy Stamegna #990590. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1408025). April Showers was first heard in a Broadway musical in 1921 and has been a favorite standard for over 100 years! Recorded by tens of artists from Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Carol Burnett to Bugs Bunny. The lyrics have been parodied from time to time, but when serious, they speak of hope!  A modulation from G Major or Ab Major transitions from the traditional sound in verse one to more of a swing style in verse two. The piano part is sparse and simple up to that point as well.  Graded above Intermediate due to some chromatic movement as well as rhythmic and melodic variations. A confident group could perform the SATB arrangement (and possibly the three-part arrangements) a cappella.  Duration approx. 3:50. SAB is featured in the video. 

Choral 3-Part Chorus,Choir,Choral - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408012 By Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Bugs Bunny. By Music: Louis Silvers and Words by B. G. De Sylva. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Blues,Broadway,Jazz,Musical/Show,Ragtime,Standards. 16 pages. Cathy Stamegna #990576. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1408012). April Showers was first heard in a Broadway musical in 1921 and has been a favorite standard for over 100 years! Recorded by tens of artists from Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Carol Burnett to Bugs Bunny. The lyrics have been parodied from time to time, but when serious, they speak of hope!  A modulation from G Major or Ab Major transitions from the traditional sound in verse one to more of a swing style in verse two. The piano part is sparse and simple up to that point as well.  Graded above Intermediate due to some chromatic movement as well as rhythmic and melodic variations. A confident group could perform the SATB arrangement (and possibly the three-part arrangements) a cappella.  Duration approx. 3:50. SAB is featured in the video.

Choral Choir (3-Part) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1076271 Composed by Herbert Reynolds and Jerome D. Kern. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. A Cappella,Broadway,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Wedding. Octavo. 8 pages. Cathy Stamegna #680426. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1076271). Jerome Kern’s first big hit (with Herbert Reynolds), this number from the 1914 Broadway musical, “The Girl from Utah,� helped change the trajectory of American love songs away from European influence (waltzes, flowery lyrics) and more toward the musical styles of the time. Its 4/4 meter shows influence of the American musical styles of the era (ragtime, fox trot) as well as a move toward American vernacular lyrics. It also became a World War I anthem, but has continued to be popular and has appeared in films and been recorded by many over the years (Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Harry Bellafonte). a.k.a. “We’ll Never Tell Them.� Performance Time: approx. 2:35.

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1076273 Composed by Herbert Reynolds and Jerome D. Kern. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. A Cappella,Broadway,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Wedding. Octavo. 8 pages. Cathy Stamegna #680428. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1076273). Jerome Kern’s first big hit (with Herbert Reynolds), this number from the 1914 Broadway musical, “The Girl from Utah,� helped change the trajectory of American love songs away from European influence (waltzes, flowery lyrics) and more toward the musical styles of the time. Its 4/4 meter shows influence of the American musical styles of the era (ragtime, fox trot) as well as a move toward American vernacular lyrics. It also became a World War I anthem, but has continued to be popular and has appeared in films and been recorded by many over the years (Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Harry Bellafonte). a.k.a. “We’ll Never Tell Them.� Performance Time: approx. 2:35.