Vocal Jazz Choir Music

From the opening strains, everyone will recognize Vince Guaraldi's jazzy theme as featured in the popular animated Peanuts television specials. This well-crafted accompanied arrangement includes "scat"

Simple and elegant, this a cappella choral setting of Tony and Maria's famous duet from "West Side Story" captures the beauty and depth of the original, but with a gentle jazz feeling that will bring warmth

Here is one of the most famous tunes from the big band era in a contemporary vocal jazz/show choir setting. This is an extraordinary feature, especially when you use the hot horns-and-rhythm backup on the

Rodgers & Hart's romantic ballad from the 1929 show "Spring Is Here" will produce warm smiles all around as you luxuriate in the lush harmonies of this superb a cappella arrangement. "At the sound of

This tune was a big hit for Glenn Miller, and recently for The Manhattan Transfer. Kirby Shaw's arrangement is not difficult, with just the right amount of written-out scat singing. There's a chorus of,

Four fantastic hits combine in this four-and-a-half minute medley of fun! Perfectly for choreography, it even includes a kazoo interlude. You couldn't ask for more! Included are: I Got Rhythm; How High

This beautiful blues ballad appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963, a bit surprising since it was written in 1945! Tight choral harmony and a subtle accompaniment make this sad tale come alive.

Hammerstein and Kern's popular hit is presented with a light and jazzy Latin feel, complete with optional instrumental parts or rhythmic accompaniment track. Smooth vocal lines sit above the exciting

This popular torch song was originally composed for Ella Fitzgerald, but ended up being dropped from the film "Pete Kelly's Blues." She would eventually record it six years later, but in the meantime, a

Here is a swinging arrangement of the great American standard in a style reminiscent of the Count Basie big bands of the 1950s. Opening in a spare style with unison vocals over a bass line, the texture

This childhood favorite makes an exciting, super-fast vocal jazz showcase for younger choirs. Inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, the vocal lines are easy, making it a great vehicle for developing jazz inflection

With lyrics comprised of only two sentences, this Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer masterpiece won the Academy Award for Best Original Song when it was featured in the film of the same name. Vocal jazz groups