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indicates that a learning tape is available
"A" indicates a high degree of difficulty
"B" indicates
a moderate degree of difficulty
"C" indicates accessibility by most groups
"D" Indicates that
the arrangement is easier than "Mary Had A Little Lamb" in whole notes. Some
arrangements are available from the Barbershop Harmony Society website. Simply go to barbershop.org . Once there, you can view the catalog of arrangements in the sheet music library, as well as the instructions
on how to order an arrangement. The catalog is searchable by arranger or by title. ABBA Medley (Women, Men) + B
...Andersson, Anderson, Ulvaeus
As sung by the Fox Valley Sweet
Adelines Chorus, 2007 Region 22 Champion. "Dancing Queen," "Take A Chance," and "The Winner Takes
It All." As fun as it sounds! Available from the Barbershop Harmony Society. ABBA
Medley II (coming soon!)
Beatles Medley (Men, Women) + B
...Lennon, McCartney
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely
Hearts Club Band," "When I'm 64," "If I Fell," and "The Long & Winding Road." Includes
optional kazoo and trombone parts. A lot of meat in this arrangement, with big, high tag.
Five O'Clock World (Men)
+ B
...Reynolds
As sung by Nightwatch, 2000 Buckeye Invitational Comedy Quartet Champion. The "Vogues"
hit as featured on "The Drew Carey Show."
The Fourth of July Parade (Men) + B
...Osterling, Naumann
Melody derived from Eric Osterling's "Bandology," a big-time, up-tempo march familiar to many who've played in
a marching band. Singers need range and stamina.
If I Had A Million Dollars (Men) C
...Barenaked Ladies
From "The Barenaked Ladies'" hit album, "Gordon," This is a fun tune with some dry, clever wit. Good
afterglow material.
I'll Close My Eyes (Men, Women) + B
....Buddy Kaye, Billy Reid
Exquisite melody and
lyrics. The tag is pretty cool!
It Was Almost Like A Song (Men) + B
...Hal David, Archie Jordan
1977-78
CMA song of the year. Big hit for Ronnie Milsap. Lead needs a big range.
The Joint Is Jumping (Men) + B
...Razaf, Johnson & Waller
As sung by "Magnum," LO'L District 2nd place quartet, 2005.
Loves
Me Like A Rock (Men) + A
...Paul Simon
Requires a good, flexible quartet. The singers need range and stamina.
Luck Be A Lady (Men, Women) + A
...Loesser
This chart really cooks! From "Guys & Dolls." A
driving, latin-beat version. Also features bass and tenor melodies. Don't let all the key changes frighten you... it all makes
perfect sense if you use the learning tape.
Lullaby (Goodnight, My Angel) (Men, Women, SATB/Piano) + B
...Billy
Joel
As sung by "Nightwatch." Billy wrote this for his daughter. Wonderful, gently rocking ballad.
Rat Pack Medley (Women, Men) + A
As sung by "SPIN," 2006 SAI Region 22 Champion Quartet. "Ain't That
A Kick In The Head," "Fly Me To The Moon," and "That Old Black Magic." Available from the Barbershop
Harmony Society.
Seaside Rendezvous (Mixed Quartet) + B
...Freddy Mercury, as recorded by the "King's
Singers"
As sung by the mixed quartet, "Heart To Heart." Has to be the most fun arrangement I've done.
Kazoo's, a campy tune and fun lyrics make for a great novelty piece.
Sh-Boom (Men) + C
...Keyes, Feaster,
Feaster, McCrae & Edwards
As sung by "Nightwatch." "The Crewcuts" 50's classic.
Sooner
Or Later (Men, Women) + B
...Gilbert & Wolcott
As sung by "Contagious," 2003 Sweet Adelines Int'l
7th place quartet. Very catchy swing tune from Disney's "Song of the South."
That Lonesome Road (Men)
+ C
...Taylor and Grolnick
Based on the "King's Singers" treatment of this haunting James Taylor Ballad.
Thriller (Women, Men) + B
...Temperton
As sung by the Canadian Showtime Chorus, Sweet Adelines International
top twenty. Yes, it's the Michael Jackson hit song. Very campy, creepy and cool. Available from the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Touch Me In The Morning (Women) + B
...Miller & Masser
As sung by "All The Rage," SAI Region
22 2nd place quartet, 2002. Diana Ross' classic. Lots of bells and whistles in this arrangement. All four parts get to shine.
What A Wonderful World (Men) + C
...Weiss & Thiel
Who doesn't love Louis? A little different harmonic
treatment in this chart. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? (Mixed Quartet,
Men, Women) B
As sung by the mixed quartet, "Heart to Heart." Arranged as a vocal jazz ballad. Available from
the Barbershop Harmony Society. Where Are You Christmas? (Mixed Quartet, Men, Women) B
From the movie, "The Grinch." As sung by the mixed quartet, "Heart to Heart."
Available from the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Yes Sir, That's My Baby (Men, Young Men) + C
...Kahn & Donaldson
As sung by "Nightwatch." A few new twists to this tried and true contest tune.
Yesterday Once More (Women) + C
Accessible, easy-beat rock ballad. Who doesn't love Karen Carpenter?
You Are Everything (Women) + B
As sung by "Outrageous," 2002 SAI Region 22 Quartet Champion. Contemporary
driving rock ballad.
You Stepped Out Of A Dream (Men, Women) + B
...Brown, Kahn
Arranged after Nat King
Cole's rendition. Great Melody! Sweet easy-beat swing tune.
You're Breaking In A New Heart (While You're Breaking
Mine) (Women) + A
...Drake & Shirl
As sung by "SPIN," 2006 SAI Region 22 Quartet Champion. BASS MELODY!
This one swings ala Ella!
Zombie Jamboree (Men, Women, Young Men, Young Women) + C
...Mauge
A popular
choice for youth festivals, it's
a hoot, Mon! Hot calypso rhythms, but accessible to most groups. Range is especially suited for young voices.
Available from the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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