The Music of Kirby Shaw - 2006!

Music from 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, UNC Jazz Press

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A Tisket, A Tasket...This great swing era classic was Ella Fitzgerald's 1st hit and has been brilliantly covered by Manhattan Transfer as well. It all spells irresistable swing! For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. EPak-Combo/ShowTrax CD.

Broadway Boogie..."Lights are bright in this big city, and baby, you look oh so pretty. Let's head downtown and have ourselves a ball...doin' the Broadway...Broadway Boogie!" This Kirby 40's swing-style original is perfect for jazz and show choirs. Add the opt. hot horn section and oo-la-la...irresistable! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. EPak-Combo with horns and ShowTrax CD.

Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?... In a driving rock style, your girls will love singing this classic spiritual. For SSA voices and Piano.

Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans...Whether in the news or not, this tune is a wonderful tribute to the "Big Easy". The opt. dixieland combo adds an extra stamp of authenticity...Sweet! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano, w/opt. EPak-Combo with Dixie horns and ShowTrax CD.

Don't Stop...This Fleetwood Mac hit from the 70's has an up-beat text and rhythmic drive that'll work great in any decade...optional horns add extra heat!...great for Show Choirs.For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. EPak-Combo with horns and ShowTrax CD.

Georgia On My Mind...This classic Kirby arrangement is now available for women's voices! It features two soulful solos for those special singers in your choir. For SSA voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing...In a gospel style, this Chrismas classic has never been so easy to sing soulfully. For SATB voices and Piano w/opt. EPak-Combo/ShowTrax CD.

Holly Jolly Christmas, A...Holiday doo-wop has never been this much fun!...for SATB, SSAA and TTBB a cappella voices.

How Long?..."How long will it be 'til all the people can be free, til all the world can truly see?" This original spiritual is a strong declaration for peace and freedom in our world. Simple and soulful girl solo feature in middle section. For SATB and SAB a cappella voices and opt. hand drums. Spell-binding!

I Have Dreamed...This overlooked Rodgers/Hammerstein classic from The King and I is the perfect a cappella ballad for your next concert. With two easy solos at the beginning, the lush harmonies, beautiful melody and emotional text will bring your audience to tears. Yummy! For SATB and SSAA a cappella voices.

It Don't Mean A Thing: The Best of Duke Ellington...Take The "A" Train, Mood Indigo, Satin Doll and It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing...A heart-felt tribute to one of the true American legends of American popular music! It's hot!... it's cool!... it's everything you'll need for a concert finale! Opt. horns can make it even more exciting! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. EPak-Combo with horns andShowTrax CD.

Joy Sounds...This wordless expression of Joy through music is unique and truly exciting to perform! A wonderful new original from Kirby Shaw! For SATB a cappella voices.

Knock On Wood...Whoa, is this one hot! This contemporary update on this late 60's classic features soulful lyrics and melody, screaming horns, driving rhythm... fun for all! For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. EPak-Combo with horns/ShowTrax CD.

Lennon and McCartney For Men...I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Yesterday and She Loves You...This 5 minute collection is the perfect ez-to-learn medley for your guys. Teen angst in abundance! For TBB Voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD.

Merry Christmas, Darling...This Carpenters holiday hit is the perfect a cappella ballad for your Christmas concert. For SATB, SAB and SSA a cappella voices.

Proud Mary...a la the legendary Tina Turner, this one begins soulfully slow and then burns up the stage with relentless rock and roll energy! The real deal! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. EPak-Combo with horns/ShowTrax CD.

ROCK in the USA...This classic John Mellencamp rocker does exactly what it says it does...it rocks! Great for jr. high choirs as well! For SATB, 3-pt. mixed, SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak w/horns/ShowTrax CD.

Sway...With or without choreography, Kirby's arrangement of this recently revived 50's classic Latino dance tune is sooo hot and sooo sultry! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. EPak-Combo with horns and ShowTrax CD.

Teach Me The Blues...Part of the new Discovery Jazz series, this fun Kirby original is the ideal vehicle to teach your singers more about the Blues! For 3-pt. mixed and 2-pt. Voices and Piano w/opt. VoiceTrax CD.

Who Has Seen The Wind?... Your younger singers will enjoy Kirby's atmospheric setting of this classic Emily Dickenson poem. Perfect for festivals or concerts. For 3-pt. mixed Voices and Piano w/opt. hand drum.

With The Sound Of Singing... This rousing Celtic-flavored a cappella celebration of the joy of choral music-making is truly unique and ez to learn. 5 simple declamatory solos lead to 2 exuberantly different choruses. Truly festive! For SATB, SAB, SSA and TTB a cappella Voices.

Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams...Straight-ahead happy vocal jazz at it's best! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. EPak-Combo with ShowTrax CD.

Your Cheatin' Heart...Don't let the Hank Williams title fool you...this is vocal jazz, but on the easier side. For SATB, SSA and TBB Voices and Piano w/opt. EPak-Combo/ShowTrax CD.


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Portrait In Blue: Birth of The Blues, Am I Blue and Blues In The Night...this is all the Blue you'll ever need!...a 3 classic medley done up in inimitable Kirby style! Perfect for a themed concert. For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak and ShowTrax CD.

Soon It's Gonna Rain...ooo, what a yummy a cappella ballad this is! For SATB a cappella Voices

Shawnee Press

T'ain't What You Do (It's The Way That Cha Do It)...this classic swing tune is just pure fun...and it's easy to learn! For SATB, SAB and 2-pt. Voices and Piano w/opt. I-Pak/ShowTrax CD.


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