This original swing chart will really light up your group. It features an alto sax part that swings along with the chorus, so it’s a good way to get one of your jazz band people involved. The lyrics are age-appropriate and have a great positive message. Piano, bass, and alto sax parts included. Difficulty level 3.

Here is an a cappella arrangement of a great old standard selection. The harmonies are very contemporary and the arrangement lends itself to a lot of stylized interpretations. Difficulty level 3.

If you are looking for an excellent jazz festival a cappella ballad, here it is. The smooth voice leading makes sense and moves the melody and harmony through this beautiful ballad in a sophisticated style. Coming from a tried and true blues setting, the lyrics are classic and easy to understand. Optional lyric soprano solo. A perfect festival or program piece for your group. Difficulty level 3.

This powerful hymn has been transformed into a contemporary solo setting for a soprano or alto voice and ensemble. The middle of the chart opens into a gospel-swing section that features the ensemble in unison and two parts with great voice leading and rhythmic concepts. The solo re-enters at the end of the piece for a very simple and sensitive finish. Piano and bass parts are included. Difficulty level 2.

This is the very best, hippest and truly unique arrangement of this gospel favorite you will ever perform. Your students and listeners will both enjoy the creative rendition to the fullest. This is not an easy chart, but well worth the effort. It would be appropriate for concert or festival performance. It features a soloist in the middle with excellent ensemble writing in the backgrounds. Piano, bass, guitar and drum parts included. Difficulty level 4.

A beautiful a cappella concert choir piece done in a traditional style. The voice leading and harmonies are very well done and this composition is a great exercise in independent part singing. Vocal ranges are moderate this selection would be perfect for your large group festivals and formal school programs. Difficulty level 3.

This a cappella piece is perfect for your program or festival needs and begins with a slow rubato section with rich harmonies and great inner voice movement. Then it goes into an up-tempo swing section that drives hard and pushes the group into a real straight-ahead jazz feel. The overall feeling of this selection is both patriotic and hard-swinging jazz. Difficulty level 3 - 4.

This arrangement is a great solo setting of a Ray Charles rendition of this famous patriotic piece. A great audience appeal chart. Piano and bass parts are included. Difficulty level 3.

Jacques has updated this classic, a moving tale of longing for a faraway home told through a medley of “Dixie,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and “Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child.” The arrangement works equally well for concert chorus or jazz choir, and it’s sure to touch the heartstrings of your audience. Piano accompaniment, with optional bass and drums. Difficulty level 2.

A unique composition that features two styles of vocal jazz. The opening section swings and is almost in the be-bop style. The second section is reflective and ballad like. The contrasting syles help to bring a strange but beautiful message with harmonies to support the lyrics. The words are beautiful and sure to move your audience. A potential festival chart. Piano and bass parts are included. Difficulty level 3.

Here is an original bossa nova chart with sensitive lyrics and a wonderful melody line. The entire chart is a solo setting for that special alto voice in your group. The ending is very dramatic and this chart would be great for a program or festival setting. Difficulty level 3.

A wonderful a cappella arrangement of a James Taylor tune that will challenge your group. It is done in a contemporary "pop"style with great harmonies and rhythms. A male solo is featured in this piece that is perfect for your outstanding soloist. Vocal ranges are moderate and voice leading is smooth and easy to follow. Difficulty level 4.

An easy, straight ahead, up-tempo be bop chart with open space for scatting. Perhaps one of the most heard Charlie Parker be-bop heads that will lend itself to both your vocalists and guest instrumentalists. Piano and bass parts are included. Difficulty 3.

A unique slow bossa nova version of a great Bobby Sharp original selection. The lyric line is uplifting and the melody and harmonies create lots of interest. An optional vocal duet in the middle of this piece to feature your soloists. Piano and bass parts included. Difficulty level 3.

This wordless jazz waltz ballad was written as an impressionistic piece for an advanced a cappella vocal group. The arrangement incorporates a 12-tone melodic line, backed by lush, tonal jazz chords, and is a great feature for a strong concert choral group to showcase their contemporary music abilities. Requires low “D” from second basses. Difficulty level 5.