Vocal Jazz Choir Music

Jon Batiste's cover of the 1963 Impressions hit in Disney/Pixar's "Soul" brings this early Curtis Mayfield song to a whole new generation. Built on a soulful groove, jazzy twists, and a feel-good vibe, this

Accessible, authentic and fun, this arrangement of the famous Carl Perkins song that helped catapult Elvis to stardom features solo opportunities (including a notated scat solo) and a vocal stacking

You won't be able to stop grinning with this duo of Put on a Happy Face from "Bye Bye Birdie" and You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile from "Annie." Both songs were written by

Taking a well-known Ziegfeld Follies song from 1927, noted jazz vocalist and arranger Rosanna Eckert guides young singers through harmony, syncopation, and a written-out choral scat section in this

What could be more pleasant than singing this favorite song from the classic 1959 Broadway musical in a delightful jazz waltz setting? Accessible and fresh, this arrangement of the very familiar tune is a

Frothy fun for caffeine lovers everywhere! From the swingin’ echoed phrases of the catchy chorus to the tasty "with extra foam" ending, this creative chart is equal parts education and fun. Extend the

This Discovery Jazz series edition of Stevie Wonder's 1973 song packs all the joyful Latin energy you would want into an accessible arrangement that is super cool and fun to sing. Great for building skills

A unique and lighthearted original that sings the praises of tasty Southern barbecue! In a Zydeco style, which is a combination of blues, R & B, and Louisiana Creole tradition, these crazy, fun lyrics

This great swing tune by Jerome Kern from the 1936 hit movie "Swing Time" was originally recorded by Fred Astaire but was also performed by many other jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, and

This fun-to-sing piece is a wonderful introduction to vocal jazz for developing choirs, with careful attention to range and accessibility. Including historical references to a few jazz greats and notated

Here's a quintessential bossa nova on just three Latin words from the Kyrie mass text. Bossa nova is a musical genre that began in Brazil in the 1950s that consists of the combination of samba rhythms, jazz

Developing mixed and treble choirs will enjoy performing this jazz-inflected doo-wop song, written in the 1930s but made popular in 1961 by the Marcels. With careful attention to range and voice-leading,

A wonderful choice to expose younger choirs to elements of vocal jazz style in this swingin' tune by Louis Prima. With a careful approach to voice leading, range, jazz rhythms and even notated simple scat

Here is the perfect way to introduce your young singers to the Brazilian jazz samba, or bossa nova. Just enough repetition, some simple scat singing, and English subtext are a recipe for success. There's

Introduce your young singers to the blues with this Robert Johnson classic from 1937, memorably covered by The Blues Brothers. With a shuffle-style rhythmic feel, vocal fall-offs and accessible jazz

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