There's always something exciting going on at SMP, whether it's the addition of the works of a new writer to our catalog or meeting our customers at a conference.
News and announcements
Just 4 Kicks
Four uniquely talented and musically successful vocalists from the West Coast, each with independent careers in the music industry, were thrust together at several Northwest jazz festivals in 1993, and a quartet emerged! Just 4 Kicks' Kirby Shaw, from Ashland, Oregon, is one of the most well known choral and vocal jazz composers/arrangers of our time. Randy Crenshaw is among the first-call studio singers and arrangers in Los Angeles. Four Freshmen alumnus Kirk Marcy directs the internationally acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble Soundsation at Edmonds Community College, just north of Seattle. Vijay Singh, widely known for his versatility as a composer, arranger, soloist, and director of the vocal jazz program at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington, rounds out the quartet.
Just 4 Kicks began as a diversion from these active careers in a spirit of fun and spontaneous musicality. Now, to their great surprise and delight, this talented group finds themselves in demand at jazz festivals and clinics throughout the United States and Canada. They'll be releasing a new album, Joyful Noise soon. Check out their website, too: just4kicksmusic.com.
BOOKMARK THIS WEBSITE!
Diana Spradling's book, "Jazz Singing: Developing Artistry and Authenticity," is a must have for vocal jazz directors and students! Find the ordering details by keying in 'Jazz Singing' under Chartfinder or 'Singing' under Quick Chart Search.
We are proud to present exciting music created by some of the world's finest composers and arrangers. We are committed to nurturing and sustaining the highest standards in music that are both educational and entertaining. We look forward to serving your musical needs.
Posted on: Thursday, January 8, 2009
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR CHART
We are frequently asked how one would submit a chart to be considered for publication. An original composition or an arrangement of a PD song are the quickest to publish; others require obtaining a print license.
We require submissions to be formatted in either Sibelius or Finale with separate vocal part with chord changes and separate written out piano and bass parts with chord changes.
Materials may either be mailed or attached to your email to Orders@smpjazz.com.
Posted on: Monday, February 2, 2009
VISIT KEN AND FRANK AT CONFERENCE BOOTH !
Would love to see you!
NORTHWEST MUSIC EDUCATORS NATIONAL CONFERENCE
February 17-21, 2011
Bellevue, WA
AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION - NATIONAL CONFERENCE
March 9-12, 2011
Chicago, IL
Posted on: Friday, March 13, 2009
WELCOME!
A warm welcome to Trish Colter, Dean Estabrook, Jeremy Fox, Phil Mattson, John Stafford, K. Lawrence Dunham, Roger Kellaway, Tim Brent and Corey Allen! We at Sound Music Publications are proud to feature the writings of these gifted people.
Posted on: Tuesday, July 7, 2009
CONTACT US
SOUND MUSIC PUBLICATIONS:
P O Box 1598
Edmonds WA 98020-1598
425-771-0824
Email: Orders@SMPjazz.com
Posted on: Monday, September 14, 2009
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Latest releases
Below are the most recently-added charts to the SMP catalog.
- Jesus Loves Me
A refreshing a cappella calypso selection of an old favorite arranged for your choir and features...
SMP ID: SMP10-043
Voicing: SATB
Price: 65.00
- Jesus Loves Me
A refreshing a cappella calypso arrangement of an old favorite. A great example of one of Just 4...
SMP ID: SMP10-042
Voicing: TTBB
Price: 65.00
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
A beautiful popular selection arranged for your concert choir. The a cappella styling of this...
SMP ID: SMP10-039
Voicing: SATB
Price: 65.00
- My Love For You
A unique, challenging piece with great harmonies and melodic lines. It begins with a beautiful...
SMP ID: SMP10-034
Voicing: SATB
Price: 65.00
- Comes Love
A creative arrangement of a great standard jazz selection done in a straight-ahead swing feel...
SMP ID: SMP10-032
Voicing: SSAA
Price: 65.00
- Beautiful Love
An exciting, hard-driving swing arrangement for your program opener or closer. This...
SMP ID: SMP10-038
Voicing: SSAA
Price: 65.00
- Beautiful Love
An exciting, hard-driving swing arrangement for your program opener or closer. This...
SMP ID: SMP10-037
Voicing: SATB
Price: 65.00
- Unchain My Heart
A fun a cappella piece in a Ray Charles rock and roll style with just a little straight-ahead...
SMP ID: SMP10-036
Voicing: SATB
Price: 65.00
- Unchain My Heart
A fun a cappella piece in a Ray Charles rock and roll style with just a little straight-ahead...
SMP ID: SMP10-035
Voicing: TTBB
Price: 65.00
- Unchain My Heart
A fun a cappella piece in a Ray Charles rock and roll style with just a little straight-ahead...
SMP ID: SMP10-033
Voicing: SSAA
Price: 65.00
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