Partitions chœur

A creative and jazzy multi-movement work based on the poems of noted African American poet Nikki Giovanni. The pieces combine humor with deep thought that will move both the singers and the audience.

A setting of a poem by Nikki Giovanni that focuses on a young person's desire to play first chair. Part of a larger work entitled 'Shoe Jazz.'

In seinem Gedicht Give them thy fingers beschreibt William Shakespeare die Sehnsucht eines jungen Mannes nach derselben Zuwendung, die seine Angebetete ihrem Klavier zuteil werden lässt. Groovig und m...

by George and Ira Gershwin / arr. Kirby Shaw

This trio of golden Gershwin favorites is a perfect feature for the women. Teena's expertise with standards is obvious in the quality of this arrangement. Use this one for concert, festival or show. M...

This joyful Stevie Wonder classic celebrates music and the universal joy it brings to all people. Not a jazz piece, but paying tribute to jazz greats such as Duke Ellington, this piece is skillfully a...

Get your kicks with this Manhattan Transfer standard in a swingin' arrangement by Kirby Shaw. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:38.

Written as a reaction to the famous Wall Street Crash, this standard has been recorded by a variety of performers, from Louis Armstrong to Cyndi Lauper. Perfect for show choirs, this arrangement will...

In terms of longevity and versatility, there are few who can match Al Jarreau with a catalog that ranges from R&B to jazz and pop! This bubbly song from 1983 is so positive and uplifting, your audienc...

The four brothers of the Woody Herman sax section achieved legendary status with this tune; later Lambert, Hendricks and Ross recorded a vocal version, followed by Manhattan Transfer's rendition. Pari...

The four brothers of the Woody Herman sax section achieved legendary status with this tune; later Lambert, Hendricks and Ross recorded a vocal version, followed by Manhattan Transfer's rendition. Pari...

Was it red? No no no. Was it brown? No no no. The famous Ella Fitzgerald rendition of a classic nursery song is a sassy, jazzy twist on the familiar lyrics. A great Discovery Series choice for develop...

You'll love the clackety clack too with this classic from the big band era! Easily learned and a great crowd-pleaser!

You'll love the clackety clack too with this classic from the big band era! Easily learned and a great crowd-pleaser!

Here is the great tune from the big band era in a contemporary vocal jazz setting. Hot rhythm and horns back up the vocals for a pop/jazz/show choir selection extraordinaire!

Duration: ca. 3:20.

Duration: ca. 3:20.

Here is a swinging arrangement of the great American standard in a style reminiscent of the Count Basie big bands of the 1950s. Opening in a spare style with unison vocals over a bass line, the textur...

Get your boogie down with this 80's classic by Al Jarreau that has a funky feel that still grooves! Great solo opportunities and vocal riffs make it a super feature for pop, jazz and show choirs from...

This Freddie Green standard was made famous by the iconic vocal group the Manhattan Transfer. You will love to showcase your vocal jazz ensemble and soloists with this fantastic edition!

Your singers will have fun with this novelty song from the 1940's and develop their vocal jazz chops at the same time! Opening in a happy-go-lucky 6/8, it sounds like an Italian street song full of no...

Here is a short 3-minute medley containing three ragtime songs by the great American songwriter Irving Berlin, celebrating the music and dance craze at the beginning of the 20th century and which ulti...

Flute and rhythm section bring charm to this jazz waltz setting of Henry Mancini's famous theme from the 1964 movie, most famously recorded by Andy Williams. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Show...

Flute and rhythm section bring charm to this jazz waltz setting of Henry Mancini's famous theme from the 1964 movie, most famously recorded by Andy Williams. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Show...

Set in a medium swing, this jazz standard cooks from start to finish! Opening with unison vocals, it moves to two-part, then four-part jazz chords over a steady walking bass. The group scat chorus pac...