The Music of Kirby Shaw - 2007!

Music from 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, UNC Jazz Press

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ALLELUIA!...Inspired by Randall Thompson’s legendary a cappella setting, this one is set in 5/4...powerfully rhythmic, dynamic, and perfect for concerts and festivals. For SATB, SSAA and TTBB a cappella voices.

CARIBBEAN GETAWAY...This exciting samba original by Kirby Shaw is all the fun in the sun you’ll ever need! Great for Jazz and Show choirs. For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. ePAK Combo w/horns and ShowTrax CD.

BEEP, BEEP! (I LOVE CARS)..."Amp up the volume on your stereo, Cars’ll take you anywhere you want to go!" This Discovery original will put your younger singers in the driver’s seat! For 3-pt. mixed and 2-Pt. Voices and Piano w/VoiceTrax CD.

DO YOU LOVE ME...From the movie More Dirty Dancing, this is a sure-fire Show Choir winner! For SSAB and TBB voices and Piano w/opt. ePAK Combo w/horns and ShowTrax CD.

DON’T STOP THE MUSIC..."Got to have it ev’ry day, that’s why you’ll always hear me say: Don’t stop...don’t stop the music!" This driving swing tribute to the joy of music-making is non-stop energetic fun! For SATB, SAB and 2-pt. voices and Piano w/opt. ePAKCombo w/horns and ShowTrax CD.

EVERYBODY’S BOPPIN’...Hot, Fast and Now! This barn-burner is easier than the tempo indicates! Only a cuppla challenging chords in the whole piece, and there’s room for opt. scat solos. Take this one to your jazz festival or anywhere you wanna get people excited!! For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. ePAK Combo and ShowTrax CD.

FIRE IN THE FURNACE...This legendary Kirby spiritual is now available for TTBB Voices (for SATB photocopying permission, go to KirbyShaw.com)? An absolute solo-feature spell-binder! For TTBB a cappella voices (SATB available at website)

HAEC DIES..."This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice exceedingly and be glad in it!" This 2-Pt any combination a cappella original is perfect as a concert opener or processional. For 2-Pt voices any combination w/opt. hand drums.

THE HOLIDAY SEASON...Popularized by Andy Williams, this wholesome and happy holiday arrangement is loaded with Christmas cheer! For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. ePAK Combo w/horns and ShowTrax CD.

JOY SOUNDS II...This wordless expression of joy through music is unique and exciting to perform! An inspiring original by Kirby Shaw. For SATB a cappella voices

JUBILANCE...From the Discovery Concert Series, a Caribbean-style wordless singing celebration for younger voices... you’ll love the hot VoiceTrax CD! For 3-Pt. Mixed and 2-Pt Voices and Piano w/opt. VoiceTrax CD.

LITTLE DEUCE COUPE...At last!...this great Beach Boys hit is available for men! For TBB voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD.

ONE TIN SOLDIER...One of the most dramatic arrangements I’ve ever done...with a compelling, thought-provoking message (War is a bad idea). For SATB, SAB and 2-Pt. voices and Piano w/opt. ePAK and ShowTrax CD.

RISE UP, SHEPHERD, AND FOLLOW...A joyously soulful setting of this classic Christmas spiritual! Fot SATB, SAB and SSAA a cappella voices and opt. shaker/hand drums.

RIVER DEEP. MOUNTAIN HIGH...I’ve been wanting to arrange this Tina Turner powerhouse piece for 25 years...here it is! It’s soooo hot! For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. ePAKCombo w/horns and ShowTrax CD.

THE ROOTS OF ROCK AND ROLL...Turn your men loose! A hip-wigglin’ medley of 50’s hit...Rock Around The Clock, Shake, Rattle and Roll and Jailhouse Rock. For TBB voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD.

TE DEUM LAUDAMUS...A classic festival original for your younger singers. A driving piano accompaniment and singable vocal lines. For 3-Pt. Mixed and SSA voices and Piano

UNFORGETTABLE...This arrangement of the Natalie Cole w/her Dad hit is finally available...just delicious! For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. ePAK Combo and ShowTRax CD.

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN...Expressive lyrics and a graceful melody reinforce the message of friendship and growth in this Kirby Shaw original. Great for graduation or anytime. For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD.

THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT...With a yummy melody and great lyrics, this is straight ahead vocal jazz at it’s best! For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. ePAK Combo w/horns and ShowTrax CD.

YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL...The title says it all...in an a cappella setting, this luscious song is as soulfully romantic as you can get! For SATB a cappella voices.

ZOMBIE JAMBOREE (Back to Back)...This one-of-a-kind calypso tune is hilarious and soooo fun to sing! For SATB, SAB and 2-Pt. voices and Piano w/opt. ePAK Combo w/horns and ShowTrax CD. Yah, mon!


ALFRED

HEY THERE...The timeless Pajama Game classic in an easy swing setting. For SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. SoundPax and SoundTrax CD.

SKYLARK...This is as dreamy as a ballad can get...sigh...ahhh...for SATB, SAB and SSA voices and Piano w/opt. SoundPax and SoundTrax CD.


SOUND MUSIC PUBLICATIONS

I LIKE IT LIKE THAT..."Bam! Boom! Bang! Dancing to the music! Bang! Boom! Bang! Free as we can be!" With or without moves, this hot Latin original will get everybody's attention! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices, Piano, Bass and Drums. Guitar and hot 4 horn section available separately. Diffculty level 3.

POEM TO THE SUN...Based on an ancient Egyptian poem, this paean to nature is the perfect introduction for your younger singers to master a cappella harmony. Careful voice-leading and a rich, descriptive text make this an ideal concert/festival choice. For 3-pt. mixed a cappella voices. Difficulty level 3.

OLD KING COLE (DON'T SMOKE THAT PIPE!)...All ends happily in ths zany, hot 40's swing take-off on the traditional poem that finds Old King Cole's fiddlers warning him about the perils of smoking. In a quasi-Louis Prima style, there's plenty of room for scatting! For 2-pt./SSA, SAB and SATB Voices, Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums. Difficulty level 2.

ROCKIN' IN RHYTHM..."All my troubles disappear in this dizzy atmosphere when I'm rockin'...Rockin' In Rhythm!" This swingin' Kirby original is a straight-ahead tribute to the joys of singing jazz music. Lotsa scatting opportunities. Available for SATB, SAB and SSA Voices, Piano, Bass and Drums. Guitar and hot 4 horn section available separately. Also available in SATB a capella! Difficulty level 3.

TANGLED UP IN TANGO...Set in a medium Latino groove, no moves are required in this humorous close harmony original. For SSA, SAB and SATB Voices, Piano, Bass and Drums. Guitar and hot 4 horn section available separately. Difficulty level 3.

THIS IS AMERICA..."I can do most anything if I try hard enough, and everything's within my reach if my dreams are stong enough." Finally, something swingingly patriotic! A tribute to America that you can feel good about singing no matter how dire the world situation appears to be. For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices, Piano, Bass and Drums. Guitar and hot 4 horn section available separately. Difficulty level 2.


SCROOGICAL, OUR NEW MUSICAL, IS FINISHED! WE HAD A SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY RUN HERE IN ASHLAND, AND PEOPLE ARE TELLING US THAT THIS IS THE BEST VERSION OF THE CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL THEY’VE EVER SEEN! OUR GOAL IS TO SHARE THIS PRODUCTION WITH THE WHOLE WORLD! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW YOU CAN BRING THIS PRODUCTION TO YOUR SCHOOL/THEATER, GO TO SCROOGICAL.COM


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