Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.977863

Composed by Luiz Bonfa. Arranged by Mike Dana. Contemporary. Octavo. 13 pages. Mike Dana Music #5731783. Published by Mike Dana Music (A0.977863).

The Gentle Rain is one of the most beautiful bossa novas ever written. This arrangement, by Mike Dana, is both accessible and mature sounding. It's scored for SATB voices and rhythm section (piano/guitar, bass, drum parts are included), and features space for 2 soloists (vocal or instrumental) and a modulation at the end that really soars. This is the perfect chart for the middle of your next festival set.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.977869

By Astrud Gilberto. By Antonio Carlos Jobim. Arranged by Mike Dana. Jazz. Octavo. 14 pages. Mike Dana Music #5996887. Published by Mike Dana Music (A0.977869).

How Insensitive is one of the most beautiful bossa novas from the Jobim songbook, and a favorite of mine.  If you have an SSAA vocal jazz group, or just want to feature those voices on a chart, please look at the sample score pages! The arrangement begins with an arpeggiated vocal effect. Your most evocative soloist has the first first verse, accompanied by the Greek chorus of the other voices. After the solo section (for vocal or instrumental, tasty backgrounds included!) and a cool modulation, all the elements come together once again for the final verse, which features an airy soprano solo. In addition to the vocal score, parts for piano/guitar (with sample voicings included). bass, and drums, are included. This chart will allow your singers to shine, and also serve as a beautiful change of pace for your concert and festival performances.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.977868

Composed by Jerome Kern. Arranged by Mike Dana. Contemporary. Octavo. 29 pages. Mike Dana Music #5996411. Published by Mike Dana Music (A0.977868).

This is an exciting up-tempo samba arrangement of the great Jerome Kern standard. The buoyant rhythm section grooves, cool reharmonizations, ensemble sections, and modulation combine for the perfect closer for your set. The solo section (vocal or instrumental) includes backgrounds. The pdf includes vocal score, guitar, piano (written, plus chord symbols and suggested voicings), bass, and drums. Intermediate level (high school, college/university.).

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.977872

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Mike Dana. A Cappella,Gospel. Octavo. 12 pages. Mike Dana Music #6860297. Published by Mike Dana Music (A0.977872).

This post-Civil War spiritual is as relevant today as it was over 150 years ago. The text, like many freedom songs, celebrates both earthly emancipation and the freedom from burdens in the world to come. It has been recorded and performed many times, notably by Odetta, and by Joan Baez at the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his indelible I Have A Dream speech.

Both the text and the melody have evolved over time, and variations abound. This setting reflects my own interpretation of several traditional versions, and combines traditional and more contemporary harmonic choices. It is set for a cappella SATB choir and features 1-3 soloists.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.977864

By Miles Davis. By Conti Bilong, Kimberly Ann Nazarian, Miles Davis, and Peter Eldridge. Arranged by Mike Dana. Contemporary. Octavo. 7 pages. Mike Dana Music #5733219. Published by Mike Dana Music (A0.977864).

This is an easy (yet still very cool!) arrangements of the great Miles tune from Kind Of Blue, for SSAA jazz singers and rhythm section. The first verse features the melody, sung by a soloist, with the 2 part accompaniment fans of the album will recognize. The second verse expands the arrangement a bit, then leads into the solo section (for any soloist, vocal or instrumental, with vocal backgrounds.) A vocalese shout chorus follows, and the chart ends much as the original does. A master rhythm part is included. Students and audiences alike will really enjoy this chart, and it comes together quickly in rehearsal.

By Wayne Shorter. By Wayne Shorter. Arranged by Mike Dana. Contemporary. Octavo. 22 pages. Mike Dana Music #5317629. Published by Mike Dana Music

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.977870

By Lorrie Morgan. By Richard Rodgers. Arranged by Mike Dana. Broadway,Film/TV. Octavo. 19 pages. Mike Dana Music #5776589. Published by Mike Dana Music (A0.977870).

This classic jazz waltz gets a fresh coat of cool reharmonization in this very accessible arrangement for intermediate SATB vocal jazz ensemble (plus rhythm section.) Ranges are conservative, and there are only a few splits. Piano/guitar, bass, and drum parts are included (chord symbols and slashes.) A tiny bit of Carol of the Bells makes this a fun chart for December concerts (but it'll still work all year long!)

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

SKU: A0.1386595

By USA For Africa. By Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson. Arranged by Mike Dana. Contest,Festival,Pop,R & B. 25 pages. Mike Dana Music #970475. Published by Mike Dana Music (A0.1386595).

When We Are The World premiered in March 1985, it soon became one of the best-selling singles of all time. As an anthem of hope and a call to action, its powerful message captured the hearts of millions. Now, some forty yerars later, it continues to resonate with new generations of performers and singers.

This arrangement is for SATB choir, assorted soloists, and piano. It also includes optional parts for guitar, bass, and drums. The choral parts are both accessible and powerful. The solos can (and should!) be distributed among your singers. There's even a section (optional) where you can invite the audience to join in for the final chorus (and they will!) This arrangement is sure to be a highlight of your next performance.