SKU: A0.970761

Mike Strand, ASCAP

This is a lead sheet with lyrics, chords and guitar fret boards, for a jazz group, small, or large, with singer or solo instruments. It serves as a good basis for a variety of arrangements, contra facts, and improvisations.

The audio sample is a jazz quintet: A slow swing jazz accompaniment from iReal Pro, combined with my duet tunes from Finale PrintMusic. In this sample, a flute takes the accompaniment (treble clef), with a baritone sax in the bass clef.

The main tune (bass clef) is accompanied, making this an unusual duet lead sheet. For example, a flute may accompany a baritone singer.

An option is to interchange the voice roles (e.g., main tune octave higher, accompaniment octave lower), or use one of the tunes of the duet by itself.

I wrote this piece in honor of immigrants, in recognition of the courage it takes to move to a new country and learn a new language. New immigrants often go through difficulties and setbacks, including persecution from citizens of their adopted country. This, despite the recent immigrant ancestry of most of the persecutors, notably in the USA.

In the subtitle of Immigrant Blues, I recognize my own immigrant ancestors, and also Anders Lundegård, who, like my paternal grandparents, moved to the USA from Sweden. Anders helped me with this piece, with his reviews and comments.

**Here are the lyrics for Immigrant Blues:

1.

Moving to the U. S., far away.

Life here is so bad, I will not stay.

Talked to Mom and Dad, they said OK.

I want to make a place for them some day.

2.

First time in the States was no picnic.

Half the time no work, and I got sick.

Some folks try to help, while others scoff.

I have friends, but others put me off.

3.

Looking bright and able, that’s my plan.

Taking ESOL classes when I can.

Learning English is no easy chore,

And I want my folks here, that’s for sure.

And I want my folks here, that’s for sure.

Oh, yeah!

SKU: A0.970747

By Mike Strand, ASCAP 

This is a lead sheet with lyrics, chords and guitar fret boards, for a jazz ensemble, large or small, with singer or solo instrument.  Thus, it is the basis for a variety of arrangements, contra facts, and improvisations.

The audio sample is a jazz quartet:  An iReal Pro swing accompaniment combined with my tune from Finale PrintMusic.

Wait It Out (Alternate Version), and Wait It Out (Rock Version) are also for sale on this web site.  The alternate version is also a swing -- same tune with different harmonization.

The March 2020 Covid-19 influenza scare is the subject of Wait It Out.  The lyrics express an individual’s efforts to cope with being isolated, away from friends – social distancing to discourage the spread of the flu.

I wrote this tune in the Locrian mode, which conveys a sad, surreal mood associated with self-isolation.  The coda brightens the mood with a change to Ionian (major) mode.

Here are the lyrics:

Wait It Out

1. 

I’m not having fun home alone.

I’m chewing my nails to the bone.

I don’t pretend to comprehend.

I’ll just wait it out to the end.

2.

Well, I just want to sit, drink and eat,

But going on line is a treat.

And I know this much, we’ll stay in touch!

Waiting this out to the end.

Coda

Sending warm wishes to you, my friend!

We’ll wait this thing out to the end!

SKU: A0.930351

For lovers of the Great American Songbook who wish to expand their listening and performing repertoire - a delightfully endearing new and original jazz song in the standard style. This Piano Vocal Arrangement is a companion to the Joel Evans and Friends CD, Cozy Cool, as sung by Roberta Donnay, which is available on iTunes, Amazon & CDBaby.

Joel's extensive list of credits includes major Hollywood films, hip indie flicks, network and daytime television dramas, more than 85 big screen credits and 350 television episodes. From Friends to Life in Pieces, Miss Congeniality to Passengers, Joel's music is heard constantly around the world.

Lisa Aschmann is a prolific professional songwriter, singer, educator and author. She has recorded six CDs of her own and has had hundreds of songs recorded by major artists in almost every genre, including bluegrass, jazz, country, folk, inspirational, pop, and R&B. Her book, 1000 Songwriting Ideas is published by Hal Leonard.

SKU: A0.930356

For lovers of the Great American Songbook who wish to expand their listening and performing repertoire - a delightfully endearing new and original jazz song in the standard style. As sung by Roberta Donnay, this Piano Vocal Arrangement is a companion to the Joel Evans and Friends CD, Cozy Cool, which is available on iTunes, Amazon & CDBaby.  Look for the YouTube video!

Joel’s extensive list of credits includes major Hollywood films, hip indie flicks, network and daytime television dramas, more than 85 big screen credits and 350 television episodes. From Friends to Life in Pieces, Miss Congeniality to Passengers, Joel's music is heard constantly around the world.

Lisa Aschmann is a prolific professional songwriter, singer, educator and author. She has recorded six CDs of her own and has had hundreds of songs recorded by major artists in almost every genre, including bluegrass, jazz, country, folk, inspirational, pop, and R&B. Her book, 1000 Songwriting Ideas is published by Hal Leonard.

SKU: A0.1276036

Taking Cee Lo Green's smash hit 'Forget You (or F*** You) and adapting it for live performance, this arrangement is perfect for any concert, event, or party. This arrangement is designed to accompany live singers, though a specific vocal part is not included. Each arrangement is delivered instantly by PDF, containing a professionally engraved set of score and parts ready for rehearsal and performance. 

Orchestration: 
Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone
Piano, Synth (B3 Organ - Fast Leslie), Bass, El. Gtr, Drums
(+ Vocals not included).

SKU: A0.1275871

Taking CHIC's unique funk style and adapting it for live performance, this arrangement is perfect for any concert, event, or party. This arrangement is designed to accompany live singers, though a specific vocal part is not included. Each arrangement is delivered instantly by PDF, containing a professionally engraved set of score and parts ready for rehearsal and performance. 

Orchestration: 
Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone
Piano, Synth (Strings), Bass, El. Gtr, Drums
(+ Vocals not included).

SKU: A0.1471649

Arranged for Combo Band Ensemble

Instrumentation: Voice, Tenor Saxophone, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drumset

Arranger: Azrai Norzuki

Level: Advanced Intermediate

Composer: Saari Jusoh and Ainul Jamal Abd Rahman
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SKU: A0.1236923

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Inspired by the acapella group Nor'Easters cover of the song, this epic ballad is full of vocal layers and a powerhouse female solo that will bring the audience to its feet.  First performed by Franklin Central HS FC Singers in 2020-2021.
 
From the Breeze Tunes Show Choir Championship Series, a curated collection of tried and true arrangements performed by the nation's top competitive show choirs, now available as stock arrangements through sheetmusicdirect.com and sheetmusicplus.com.

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SKU: A0.1246065

Stacy's Mom, arranged for brass band! Parts for trumpet, tenor sax, bari sax or bone 2, tuba or bass, and drums.