HAL LEONARD
AVE MARIA...women's choral ensembles will love singing this beautifully harmonized arrangement of Franz Schubert's legendary lyrical melody. For SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. flute/violin.
BURNING LOVE...Show Choir Alert!...whether you prefer Elvis's or Winona's performance of this 70's hit, this hard-drivin' rock-and-roll music vehicle will take you exactly where you want to go! Smokin' hot! For SATB, SAB and TTB voices and Piano w/opt. hot-horns Digital Combo and ShowTrax CD.
THE CHRISTMAS SONG...this Mel Torme classic is now available for women's voices! A timeless melody, sweet lyrics and warm fuzzies in abundance!For SSAA and SATB a cappella voices.
COME ON, GET HAPPY! THE MUSIC OF HAROLD ARLEN (Medley)...Come On, Get Happy...Stormy Weather...It's Only A Paper Moon. American Songbook medleys don't get better than this. Pay it forward! For SATB, SAB, SSA voices and Piano w.opt. hot-horn Digital Combo and ShowTrax CD.
GIRLS SING THE 50's (Medley)...Sincerely, Catch A Falling Star, Rock Around The Clock...shees, is this a fun medley. Don't pass this one up! For SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo and ShowTrax CD.
HAPPY TOGETHER...One of the happiest tunes ever written, this easier Discovery Pop arrangement will keep your younger singers happy from the 1st rehearsal right through concert time! For 3 pt. mixed and 2-Pt. Voices and Piano w/opt. ShowTrax CD.
HEY MAMBO...Ay yi yi! Barry Manilow's classic has never sounded this hot! Pump it up!For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt. hot-horns Digital Combo and Show Trax CD.
HIGHER GROUND...Stevie Wonder's legendary better-world hit gets a riveting/hard-drivin' update by Kirby Shaw. I've wanted to arrange this piece for 30 years...this is it! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/opt hot-horn Digital Combo and ShowTrax CD.
I DREAMED A DREAM...this iconic ballad from Les Miz is now available in a dramatic and emotional a cappella setting. This tune helped Susan Boyle achieve stardom, and it can do the same for your choir!For SATB, SSAA and TTBB Voices a cappella.
I'VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE...This Frank Loesser classic swings from beginning to end! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo and ShowTrax CD.
IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING...another timeless love song from the pen of Rodgers and Hammrstein, but this time done up as a light and ez samba!If you liked last year's Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, you'll love this one! As Roger Emerson says.."It's in the pocket!" For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo and ShowTrax CD.
JUMP...Popularized recently on Glee, this heavy-hitting Van Halen classic never lets up! Easier to assemble than the Alfred arrangement and needing no small group for performance. this one's powerful, persuasive and too much fun! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo w/horns and ShowTrax CD.
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE...this classic song worked great for Fred and Ginger and it'll work great for your choir! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo and ShowTrax CD.
LET'S HANG ON...popularized by Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons and recorded recently by the Manhattan Transfer, your men's ensemble will love this one. A fun message with infectious rhythms throughout. For TBB VOices and Piano w/DigitalCombo and ShowTrax CD.
LONGEST TIME, THE...which tenor soloist in your choir will be the featured singer on this ez Billy Joel classic? Contemporary pop a cappella at it's best! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices a cappella.
L-O-V-E...this totally-swingin' Nat Cole hit has a great message and a great melody in a fresh arrangement that builds and builds! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo and ShowTrax CD.
REASON FOR THE SEASON (from the Markita/Kirby Shaw musical "SCROOGICAL")...this happy waltz original is the perfect capper for your holiday concert. Numerous ez short solos add interest. God Bless us, every one! For 2-pt., SAB and SATB Voices and Piano w/opt. Digital combo w/orchestra and ShowTrax CD.
RUNNIN' TO THE MANGER...this Kirby Christmas original is perfect fot that Calypsonian contrast in your Chrstmas program. .."gonna hurry on down to Beth'lem town and the star will light our way!" For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo and ShowTrax CD.
THE SIMPSONS (THEME)...hold on tight...this hard-and-heavy rock TV theme song never lets up! Woo woo! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo and ShowTrax CD.
SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE...from the delightful movie UP, this 20's style is filled with old-fashioned bravado and adventure! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo w/hDixie horns and ShowTrax CD.
SWEET CAROLINE...recently featured on GLEE, this Neil Diamond hit begins quietly and builds to a powerful chorus. Your guyz will love this! For SATB,TBB Voices w/DigitalCombo w/horns and ShowTrax CD.
THAT'S WHEN THE MUSIC TAKES ME...this rockin' Neil Sedaka hit pays tribute to the power of music in our lives. With or without choreograpghy, this one's a proven winner! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo w/horns and ShowTrax CD.
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE...a vocal solo w/piano begins this much-loved spiritual. From there it builds and builds to a final joy-filled chorus w/opt. descant ("a little more peace, a little more love, a little more joy, joy, joy from heaven above"). For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo and ShowTrax CD.
UP ABOVE MY HEAD...this stirring spiritual tribute to the universal call of music in filled with inspiration. This'll take you "down home" for sure! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/DigitalCombo and ShowTrax CD.
UP ON THE HOUSETOP...a short happy close-harmony a cappella arrangement of this happy Santa toon! Perfect for your holiday programming!For SATB and SSAA a cappella Voices.
WHEN YOU SAY NOTHING AT ALL...the launch-tune for Alison Krausse's career, this tender light-rock a cappella ballad is so sweet! Solo/duet girl feature. Check this out! For SATB a cappella Voices.
ALFRED
I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN...his kickin' selection from the Great American Songbook hearkens back to Frank Sinatra/Michael Buble, but with a Kirby twist! For SATB, SAB Voices and Piano w/opt. SoundTrax CD and SoundPax.
RHYTHM DANCE...this wordless celebration of rhythm and melody is so much fun! EZ to learn! For SAB and SSA Voices and Piano.
ROCKIN' PNEUMONIA AND THE BOOGIE WOOGIE FLU (SATB or 2-Part)...Johnny Rivers #1 hit never stops rockin'! We dare you to stand still! For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and Piano w/ SoundTrax CD and SoundPax w/horns.
SHAWNEE PRESS
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER...this hard-drivin' Kirby original spiritual is chock-full of rockin' energy and hope! For SATB and 3-Pt. Mixed Voices and Piano w/SoundTrax CD and SoundPax.
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BEAUTIFUL LOVE..Recorded by just about every jazz singer out there, this classic dates back to 1931. Kirby's arrangement swings in a delightful medium groove from start to finish. 2nd time through prepare to be treated to a roaring big-band style shout chorus! For SATB and SSAA Voices with rhythm section of piano, gtr., bass and drums.
CENTERPIECE...from the Just 4 Kicks library, the TTBB a cappella treatment of this classic blues tune swings in a sassy way from beginning to end! You can't lose when you sing the blues!
FLY ME TO THE MOON..with a wild intro straight from the 2001 movie theme, this medium swing classic will take your choir where no choir has gone before! 2nd time through features 8 bar trades between roaring big-band choral and solo vocaleze...how hip can you be! For SATB and SSA Voices and rhythm section of piano, gtr., bass and drums.
IN A MELLOW TONE...arranged to feature that special soloist in your choir, take this swingin' Ellington classic to your nearest vocal jazz festival. For SATB, SAB and SSA Voices and rhythm section of piano, gtr., bass and drums.
INDIANA...from the Just 4 Kicks library, this barn-burner a cappella TTBB arrangement will get everybody's attention...and feel free to make up lyrics to suit your location...we do!
THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE...a sensuous latino setting provides the perfect vehicle for that special soloist in your choir the 2nd time through the tune. A beautifully contrasting piece for your choral program. For SATB Voices and rhythm section of piano, gtr., bass and drums.
UNCHAIN MY HEART...Look out! Brother Ray would dig this a contemporary a cappella treatment of his hit song! The funky rock beginning busts into a solid swingin' r16 bar section later on and then returns for a funky finish. Hey, add a beat-box if you want...! For SATB, SSAA and TTBB a cappella Voices.
COMING SOON TO MY WEBSITE: (Kirbyshaw.com)...a complete list (with soundbites) of everything I've ever arranged/composed for choirs, with some unpublished gems you'll want to check out!
QUESTIONS? Phone/Fax me at 541-488-5637 or E-Mail me at: Kirbyshawmusic@gmail.com
Can't find out-of-print Kirby Music? go to my website at Kirbyshaw.com and download the appropriate form...the cost is one dollar a copy multiplied by the number of singers in your choir. THIS FORM ONLY APPLIES TO MUSIC THAT I'VE COMPOSED OR ARRANGEMENTS OF PUBLIC DOMAIN SONGS. PLEASE DON'T SEND ME A CHECK FOR AN ARRANGEMENT OF A SONG THAT SOMEONE ELSE COMPOSED.
WHEN REQUESTING MUSIC, ALWAYS INCLUDE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS...
Need to get reprint permission for Kirby choral arrangements of tunes written by other composers?...it's ez...but my website won't work for this...instead call Hal Leonard at 1-800-524-4425 or e-mail Alfred at: kgutstein@alfred.com.
I do clinics, all day Kirby festivals w/evening concerts, other festivals, music camps, commissioned pieces for special events, All-City, All-County, All-State Choirs, Art of Singing Jazz and Pop workshops... here in the USA and around the world...let's get together!
Questions about mechanical royalties (doing a CD w/one or more of my songs on it)?...it's simple...9.1 cents a tune multiplied by the number of CD's manufactured (100 CD's would be $9.10...like that) Write a check made payable to Kirby Shaw Music and send it to:
Kirby Shaw Music
12621 D. Indian Memorial Rd.
Ashland, OR 97520
Thanks for being a choral conductor and thanks for singing Kirby Shaw's music! Let's all keep learning something every day and keep the choral flame burning bright!
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
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