A shimmering a cappella refrain provides an especially memorable highlight at the end of Mark Hayes’, otherwise accompanied, choral arrangement. Originally penned by the “Father of American Music,” this beloved song has long been associated with the grand pageantry of the Kentucky Derby.
Barbra Streisand’s smash hit from her 1976 film A Star Is Born is now available for your choir! Lush harmonies and long flowing melodic lines give plenty of opportunities to develop musical expression, and all voice parts get an opportunity to sing the melody.
Straight out of the hip and swinging 1960s, here’s a sparkling setting of the favorite holiday tune for choirs in four parts! First featured on The Andy Williams Christmas Album, and recorded by a myriad of artists since then, it’s a real show-stopper!
“It doesn’t matter much how old I grow, I hate to see October go.” Unfinished Johnny Mercer lyrics (saved by Mercer’s widow) combined with a melody from Barry Manilow resulted in one of 1985’s most popular songs. With warm choral harmonies and impeccable voice leading, this is Kirby Shaw at his best!
Lush SSAA harmonies adorn the melody of this beloved holiday favorite, made popular by Judy Garland in the 1944 movie musical Meet Me in St. Louis. An expansive piano opening leads into the rarely heard introductory lyrics, beautifully realized for women’s voices.
