Swinging On a Star: SATB: Vocal Score

This snappy swinging arrangement of Christmas carol Follow that Star includes finger snapping and a performance note that says ‘slightly stompy’. Follow That Star is a perfect choice for secondary school or amateur Chorusholiday cheer. Composer and conductor Peter Gritton is director of music at James Allen’s Girls’ School in London and an accomplished arranger.

This 1930s standard starts off with melancholy solos between boy and girl. It then takes on the familiar rhythmic swing that we all know and love. Russ Robinson lets the song shine through with this arrangement. Repetition plussimple and obtainable harmonies make this a wonderful selection for many age groups and a perfect teaching piece of swing and jazz. Elegant and smooth.

Set in a medium swing this jazz standard cooks from start to finish! Opening with unison vocals it moves to two-part then four-part jazz chords over a steady walking bass. The group scat chorus packs a punch and leads to a tasty modulation final chorus and easy out for a super vocal jazz showcase. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm Section parts available as a digital download (gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:10.

Warming up your choir has never been this much fun! These 18 educational exercises are written in a variety of styles based on American popular music including Swing Rock Latin and Cajun. Piano accompaniments are included but a CD (HL08201244) is also available for a great-sounding and stylistic accompaniment! These warm-ups can be used to improve intonation balance and blend enunciation and vowel unification and to extend vocal ranges. Can also be used creatively as the basis for group composition and movement exercises. With these fresh starts you're limited only by your imagination!

Set in a medium swing this jazz standard cooks from start to finish! Opening with unison vocals it moves to two-part then four-part jazz chords over a steady walking bass. The group scat chorus packs a punch and leads to a tasty modulation final chorus and easy out for a super vocal jazz showcase. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm Section parts available as a digital download (gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:10.