The Music of Kirby Shaw - 2002

Music from 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, UNC Jazz Press

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AMAZING GRACE ... Turn your women loose on this wonderful a cappella arrangement. It starts with a solo, grows in instensity through a 2nd verse duet (opt.) and concludes with a powerful SSAA 3rd verse. Comforting and inspiring! For SSAA Voices a cappella.

BORN TO HAND JIVE ... From the musical Grease, this arrangement is non-stop energy! It works great with or without choreography and the ShowTrax CD is extra hot! For 3-pt. mixed, SATB, or 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

CARRIBBEAN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ... Head to the tropics this holiday season with this light-hearted Kirby Shaw original! Delightful lyrics, catchy melodies in a festive 2-beat setting, and another hot ShowTrax CD make this one fun for all educational levels. Fresh! For SATB, SAB, or 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD.

CONSTANT SORROW ... From the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou?, this award-winning American roots music classic is now available for choirs. With lots of optional solos, simple choral responses, and an authentic-sounding ShowTrax CD with mandolin, banjo, and guitar, you owe it to your singers to stretch their stylistic savvy in this one-of-a-kind gem! For TBB or SATB Voices and Piano with opt. ShowTrax CD.

EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE ... The title says it all! Your young singers will love the up-beat lyrics and cheery melody of this Kirby Shaw original. EZ-to-learn and fun to sing ... "ev'rything is possible if you try!" For 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE ... This Stevie Wonder hit from the 70s works great as a samba! You'll feel like you're flying! It starts with simple unison lines and develops texturally to a roaring finish! An optional 32 bar vocal solo begins the 2nd time through. The horn-laden CD track really sparkles ... don't pass this opportunity to transport yourself and your singers to a new level of musical excitement! For SATB, SAB, or SSA Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

FREEDOM ... This stirring patriotic song by Paul McCartney offers a simple and powerful statement in support for this most important quality of life towards which our entire world is evolving. Kirby's arrangement is equally simple and powerful, but with added brass and vocal fanfares. Not to be sung just when times are tough, but anytime inspiration is needed. For SATB, SAB, or 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN... This best-selling arrangement by Kirby Shaw is now available for women's voices! Rock and Roll, a Viennese waltz, the Beach Boys, and even a little Rap introduction ... they're all here ... it's hilarious! For SSA, SATB, SAB, or 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD.

GAUDETE! (A Christmas Processional) ... With numerous performance options possible, this festive and ez-to-learn piece is perfect for Christmas concerts and celebrations. For 2-pt. A Cappella Voices (any combination) with opt. hand drum/tambourine and C melody instruments.

JAVA JIVE ... Kirby's arrangement of this classic Manhattan Transfer hit is now available for SSAA a cappella voices! There are few choral arrangements that offer singers so many chances to be dramatic in such a fun-loving way. Numerous optional cameo-style solos abound, and the harmonies are tight and right! Ya gotta do this one! For SSAA, SATB, or SAB Voices a cappella.

JR. JAZZ III (JUMP, JIVE AND JAM, SCHOOLHOUSE BLUES, and A LA MODE) ... Jazz! ... a wonderful blending of African and European musical elements into an original American art form! Junior Jazz III gives you even more building blocks you'll need to learn how to sing jazz! The ShowTrax CD is a must-have for ease of learning, and besides, it'll help you to sound cool! For 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

LET THE PEOPLE DANCE ... Whoa! This Kirby Shaw original is just too much fun! More tropical than a dozen banana boats and more festive than a winning lottery ticket, remaining motionless while singing this tune is not only discouraged, but well nigh impossible! Be happy! For SATB, SAB, or 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD.

ONLY TIME ... Wonderfully choral in its conception, all of the ethereal and mystical beauty of Enya's pop hit is captured in this arrangement by Kirby Shaw. Mesmerizing! For SATB, SAB, or SSA Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

ROCK-A MY SOUL ... This best-selling spiritual is now available for 3-pt Mixed Voices! An exciting gospel rock setting, creative melodic lines, a coupla fun descants, and by the time the tune is finished, everybody gets to sing the melody. What more could you ask for? For 3-pt. mixed or 2-pt. Voices and Piano.

ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO STAY (Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay, Rock Around the Clock, Splish Splash, The Twist) ... This authentic 50s rock and roll medley is perfect for introducing your singers to this legendary musical era. The ShowTrax CD is hot, and at 4 minutes, its length is just right. For 3-pt. mixed, SATB, or 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD.

SOME OF THESE DAYS ... This great tune from the roarin' 20s covers the topic of romance in a fresh and fun way! Featuring attitude-laden lyrics and a bluesy melody that works great for mixed or girls voices, an easy 2-beat swing groove with opt. Dixieland band that's irresistable, and a fresh-sounding stop-chorus a cappella section in the middle ... what are you waiting for? Too much fun! For SATB, SAB, or SSA Voices and Piano, with opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD.

THE SPANISH GUITAR ... Kirby's poignant lyrics now make it possible for SSA groups to enjoy this hauntingly beautiful late 19th century Spanish melody. Optional acoustic guitar can add even more mystery. Unusually beautiful and not difficult. For SSA Voices and Piano with opt. guitar.

STAND AND DELIVER ... With or without choreography, this make-the-world-a-better-place rock original by Kirby Shaw is the perfect positive message tune for your next concert! Horn parts add extra sparkle and spirits will be lifted! For SATB, SAB, or 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD.

STAND BY ME ... This great bonding tune is now available for women's voices! Sing this one anytime and anywhere! For SSA Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

S-W-I-N-G ... This original swing tune by Kirby Shaw is the perfect vehicle for jumpin' into vocal jazz! Kirby's knowledge of logical scat syllables and tuneful improvised melodies make mastery of the group quasi-scat sections easy ... make swing your thing! For SATB, SAB, or SSA Voices and Piano, with opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD.

SWINGIN' AT SANTA'S PLACE (Swingin' at Basie's Place) ... With two sets of lyrics, this Kirby Shaw original is good to go all year 'round! This one's easy to learn and works great gfor beginning as well as more advanced groups. There's room for scat singing, but if that makes you nervous, you're covered by the cool riffs! More fun to sing than a bag of dirt! For SATB, SAB, or SSA Voices and Piano, with opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD.

WE ARE FAMILY ... This Sister Sledge rock anthem from the 70s has a message that's just as relevant today as back then! Optional solos, a fun stack and a hot accompaniment track add to the excitement. For SATB, SAB, or SSA Voices and Piano, with opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD.

WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED ... This traditional carol gets a fresh treatment by Kirby Shaw! All the echo sections are retained, but the Carribbean rhythmic setting really makes this arrangement sound fresh and new! Perfect for singers young or old! Available for 3-pt. mixed, SATB, or 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

WITNESS ... Your girls will bring down the house with this soul-stirring arrangement! A powerful piano part, contemporary harmonies, and 3 optional solos make this a powerhouse piece you won't want to miss. Not difficult. For SSA Voices and Piano.


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CELEBRATION ... I've only wanted to arrange this tune for about the last 25 years! Finally! ... can there be a better opening tune for a concert than this! Loaded with energy from beginning to end ... ooo, this is fun! For SATB, SAB, or SSA Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

COME FLY WITH ME ... straight-ahead vocal jazz at its swinginest best! A great tune and a tasty arrangement! Sinatra would approve! For SATB, SAB, or SSA Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) ... From the opening pop pyramid vocal, you'll know you're in for a freshh treatment of this great holiday classic! The rock-and-roll setting gives the arrangement a contemporary feel and everyone shares the melody. Not difficult. For SATB, 3-pt. mixes, or 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

NEW ATTITUDE ... If there's ever been a power tune about self esteem, this is it! Patti LaBelle's legendary rock masterpiece can now be yours in this incendiary setting by Kirby Shaw! Why should Dr. Laura have all the fun! Great for women only, or mixed voices. Owww! For SSA, SATB, or SAB Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

PEOPLE GET READY ... I've wanted to arrange this song for the longest time ... here it is! Great lyrics with a heartfelt melody ... Rod Stewart liked it ... are you ready? For SATB, SAB, or 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

WE CAN BE KIND ... I cried the first time I heard this song. With words like "We can be kind ... we can take care of each other" ... what's not to like? A beautiful reminder in certain and uncertain times. Heavenly! For SATB, SAB, and 2-pt. Voices and Piano, with opt. ShowTrax CD.

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