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.

A unique setting of a great Cole Porter selection done in an Afro-Cuban Latin style that goes into swing during the solo sections. It also features a lyric solo alto line that develops into a driving ensemble section at the beginning. An excellent piece for your rhythm section to really feature and develop. Piano, bass, drums and horns included. Difficulty level 4.

This traditional Latin arrangement features the rhythm section. An open solo section allows for scatting or instrumental soloing possibilities. Do you have a good drummer? Here is an exciting way to begin your concert with a drum feature. The potential of Latin rhythmic fills throughout. Piano and bass parts included. Difficulty level 3.

A great straight-ahead swing version of a true standard. This arrangement for the guys in your choir features four-part harmony with an open section for improvisation and great ensemble backgrounds. Piano and bass parts included. Difficulty level 3.

A beautiful, contemporary a cappella arrangement of one of the most well-known pieces of music ever composed. The men’s ensemble parts are flowing and melodic and fully support the haunting melody that is so familiar. Although it is done as an ensemble piece, the melody could be done as a lyric solo as well. Difficulty level 4.

A straight-ahead swinger that is a great opener or closer for your programming. Features four lyric vocal solos and a hard-driving vocal ensemble and rhythm part. The harmonies are hip and well written. Your rhythm section will really enjoy this piece. Piano and bass parts included. Difficulty level 4.