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JAZZ CHOIR

All of these arrangements and originals are fun and easy to learn.  We get that much of the published jazz choir music is too challenging, but that is not the case here.  Each song includes chord charts for your rhythm section, unless, of course, it is an acapella song.  Written out piano and bass parts are available upon request.  All of these songs are set in SATB or SSATB format.

Christmas Medley

This is a new twist on some of your favorite Christmas songs.  Hark, The Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and We Three Kings are arranged in 5/4 time.  The students love singing this arrangement.

A Joyful Dance

As one adjudicator said after hearing this song, you don’t hear enough good jazz waltzes.  This is an SSATB original that was loosely influenced by the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in which composer Burt Bacharach used a similar jazz waltz for a montage scene.

The Answer

This is a fun quasi-rock song original that features a gospel-like eight-measure bridge.  In case you were wondering, love is The Answer.

Carol of the Bells

I know you’re probably sick of hearing this song, isn’t everyone.  However, your students will enjoy this jazz waltz version that includes fun as well for the rhythm section that really swings.

A New Day's Comin'

A recent adjudicator called this the best new vocal jazz song to come along in years.  This tune was inspired by the music of Al Jarreau and features a very catchy chorus.

Um Sorriso Bonito

Um Sorriso Bonito (A Beautiful Smile) is set in a bossa nova style.  It was inspired by the contemporary originals of New York Voices.

Somehow, Someday

This is a fun original set as a shuffle.  The lyrics describe the struggle we all have to find meaning in our lives.

Feel the Samba

You will feel the sand in your feet and an ocean breeze blowing in your hair with this original tune set in a Latin-style.

I Never Really Know

This original swing tune will take you back to the 1940s where every song was in an AABA format.  The second half of the song includes a featured female solo with easy choral backgrounds.

Love Wash Over Me

 Another SSATB original ballad.  The lyrics express the struggle with losing a loved one.  It’s a very poignant song.

On A Day Like This

This is a lush ballad with rhythm section.

Take My Hand

This is an original acapella ballad.  The recording features the Linfield University Jazz Choir “Double Vision”.

Pas De Deux

This song was originally published by The Northern Colorado Jazz Press when it first came out.  This is a beautiful acapella ballad.

When We Meet Again

This was written for high school graduation ceremonies.  The lyrics are perfect for the occasion.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

This famous Beatles song was written by George Harrison.  The arrangement moves back and forth between swing and bossa nova.

Got to Get You Into My Life

This Beatles tune is arranged in an uptempo swing style.  It is SSATB.  To purchase this arrangement please go to arrangeme.com.

Vocal Jazz Warm-Ups

Here are six original vocal jazz warm-ups in six different styles - from swing to bossa nova to blues and more.  Chords are included so your rhythm section can play along.

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