A new carol for Yuletide! The merry melody, punctuated by festive “Sing Noels” is passed through the choir, giving each section a small feature before a celebratory chorus unites the group in harmony. A minor section provides contrast in the middle, and the sopranos place joyful ornaments on the final joyful refrain.
Sweet harmonies and syncopated swing rhythms make for a fantastically fun arrangement of “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” that is equally appropriate for jazz, show, and concert groups. The optional SoundPax or SoundTrax CD will bring a ’40s feel to your holiday performance. Perfect with choreography, Santa hats, and smiles!
Adapted from Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, this sensitive ballad tackles the tough topic of loss in a warm and reassuring way. A lilting piano accompaniment supports the tender melody, harmonized beautifully in the supporting voices.
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Although it was cut from the original 1939 film, this number from The Wizard of Oz is an energetic, swinging romp through one of the prominent dance crazes of the time period, and appears in many contemporary productions of the show. Rhythmic syncopation and chromatic jazz harmonies create a toe-tappin’, finger-snappin’ sensation that just begs […]
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In 1993, Maya Angelou recited this poem at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton, making her the first African American and the first female poet to deliver an inaugural recitation. Subsequently, Angelou’s audio recording of “On the Pulse of Morning” won a Grammy Award® for “Best Spoken Word” in 1994. Mark Hayes opens with a […]