The Music of Kirby Shaw - 2005!

Music from 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, UNC Jazz Press

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Audio clips are provided in MP3 format.

Cabaret ... this best-selling arrangement is now available for 3-pt. mixed voices! Great as a show closer or as a theme for your entire concert! For 3-pt. mixed, SATB and 2-pt. voices and piano w/opt. I-Pak w.horns and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Candle On The Water ... with a message of hope and love, this wonderful a cappella arrangement will warm everyone's hearts..."I'll never let you go." For SATB, SSAA and TTBB a cappella voices. Audio clip

Christmas Jazz II ... The Holly and The Ivy (samba w/opt. flute) Audio clip, Silent Night (Jazz waltz - opt. flute) Audio clip, and Go Tell It On The Mountain (swing) Audio clip ...this swingin' Christmas tradition continues! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and piano w/opt. I-Pak (opt. flute) and ShowTrax CD.

Clap Your Hands ... this rousing concert/festival original guarantees excitement in rehearsals and performances! For 3-pt. mixed and SSA Voices and Piano. Audio clip

Climbin' Higher Mountains ... for that "Operator" soloist in your choir, this gospel tune rocks from beginning to end! Opt. horns add even more fire power! For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/horns and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Doctor Jazz ... this great Dixieland standard is now available for choirs! It's a hoot! For SATB, SAB and 2-pt. Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/Dixie horns and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Hey, Santa! ... this swingin' holiday original is different than anything you've ever sung before ... check it out! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

I'll Be There For You...along the lines of Kirby's arrangement of Bridge Over Troubled Water, this heartfelt gospel-tinged original is sure to please. Great for graduation or a concert closer. For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/horns and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

In a Mellow Tone ... straight ahead vocal jazz at its finest! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD. Thanks, Duke! Audio clip Alternate shout chorus lyrics [PDF]

It's A Grand Night For Singing ... as a SAMBA! What a great way to open your concert! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/horns and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

It's Bebop! ... the title says it all ... educational, challenging and worth the effort. Kirby at his jazzy original best! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

It's De-Lovely: A Cole Porter Portrait ... It's De-Lovely, Always True To You In My Fashion, In The Still of the Night and From This Moment On ... a beautiful tribute to this American musical icon ... yummy! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/hns. and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Jamaican Noel...Kirby's best-selling Christmas spiritual is now available for men! 4 fun solos and a great hook make this one a "must-sing!" For TBB and SSA Voices and Piano...also available a cappella for SATB and 3-pt. Mixed Voices. Audio clip

Let The Good Times Roll ... this heavy rock is a perfect show choir opener! Reeeeeally powerful! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/hns and ShowTrax CD. "Don't Stay home tonight!" Audio clip

Nothin's Gonna Stop Us Now...This Jefferson Starship monster hit features strong and positive lyrics and a driving horn-laden rhythm accompaniment. An overlooked rock and roll classic! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/hns. and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

0 Holy Night... as an a cappella black gospel celebration! Starting w/a solo, then as a duet and then pow! ... a full-out gospel sing-fest! A uniquely different way to celebrate the birth of the Christ-child. For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices a cappella. Optional hand drum percussion. Audio clip

Pawnee Prayer ... this short jr. high a cappella original gives your younger singers an achievable opportunity to sing carefully crafted contemporary harmonies, smooth voice-leading, and a meaningful message ... perfect for festivals, For 3 pt. mixed Voices a cappella. Audio clip

Rockin' Robin ... your girls will love this one! For SSA, SATB, SAB and 2-pt. Voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD. (I-Pak available at 541-488-5637), The 50's never sounded so good! Audio clip

Run, Rudy, Run! ... This beach Boys style holiday novelty is like a good virus.. it'll getcha and It'll stay with ya ... too much fun! For SATB, 3-pt. mixed and 2-pt. (cued for SSA) Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/hns. and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Salsa Picante ... oo wee ... this one's hot! A latino-style original that works w/or without choreography. One thing for sure...You won't be able to stand still! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/hns. and ShowTrax CD. "Heat with spice is twice as nice, so why not?" Audio clip

Take the "A" Train ... now available in a Discovery arrangement, this is the perfect way to introduce this standard to younger singers. For 3-pt. mixed and 2-pt. Voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Thank God I'm A Country Boy ... what a great change of pace for your men! You can scoot your boots during the piano solo (opt, fiddle solo as well) or just Whoop and holler! John Denver'd be proud! For TBB Voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

This Is Our Time ... "We are destined to succeed. We've got everything we'll need, and the future is ours to see." This powerful original is ideal for graduation. Use the hot I-Pak (w/hns) for additional super-charged inspiration For SATB, SAB and 2-pt. Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

What'd I Say… A Tribute To Ray Charles ... Hallelujah I Love Her So, Georgia On My Mind and What'd I Say...pay tribute to the legend with this 5 minute medley of 3 of his greatest hits. For SATB, SAB and 2-pt. Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/hns. and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip


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Boyz Nite Out... an easy 3-toon medley for-your guys ... Why Must I Be A Teenager In Love, Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu and Gimme Some Lovin' ... they'll bring the house down! For TBB Voices and Piano w/opt.Show-Trax CD. Audio clip

Charleston... In a hot Dixieland setting, this 20s classic is suitable for all ages! For SATB, SAB and 2-pt. Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/Dixie horns and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Dogs ... isn't It about time America's favorite pet/companion got a song of its own! This original is perfect for your younger singers. For 3-pt. mixed and 2 pt. Voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

I'll Be Believin'...heartfelt music from Point of Grace arranged by Kirby Shaw. For SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

In Love With Rodgers and Hart ... Falling In Love With Love, This Can't Be Love, My Funny Valentine And With a Song In My Heart (as a samba!). What a treat to arrange these great songs! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/hns and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Theme From Ice Castles (Throuqh The Eyes of Love) .... the classic love ballad converted into an a cappella setting...simple solos underlaid with dreamy harmony ... ahh ... for SATB, SAB and SSA a cappella Voices. Audio clip

They Can't Take That Away From Me...An ez swing setting of the great Gershwin standard. The "mock opera" middle section will break you up! For SATB and SAB Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/horns and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Without A Song...this best-selling classic is now available for a cappella women's voices! Inspiring! For SSAA and SATB Voices a cappella. Shawnee Press. Audio clip

Bridge Over Troubled Water ... this perennial best-seller is now available for men. Truly inspirational and a great concert closer! It worked for Clay Aiken on American Idol and it'll work just as well with your choir! For TTBB, SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Let's Groove ... this Earth, Wind and Fire classic is great for Show Choirs... It's hot, it's rhythmic and it's right for you! For SATB and SAB Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip

Tuxedo Junction ... At last! ... I've wanted to arrange this tune for the last 30 years ... yippee! Patterned after the Manhattan Transfer recording but kicked up another notch with the hot horn section, this one is 40's swing at its best! For SATB Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD. Audio clip


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