SSA
Bette Midler brought international fame to this power ballad from the movie Beaches. More recently, Idina Menzel recorded the instantly recognizable tune with a fresh contemporary flair, as captured in this sumptuous Mark Hayes arrangement. Rich choral parts glide effortlessly over a shimmering keyboard and string accompaniment creating an ethereal tribute to friendship, everyday heroes, graduates, front line workers, anyone who lifts us up.
SATB
Bette Midler brought international fame to this power ballad from the movie Beaches. More recently, Idina Menzel recorded the instantly recognizable tune with a fresh contemporary flair, as captured in this sumptuous Mark Hayes arrangement. Rich choral parts glide effortlessly over a shimmering keyboard and string accompaniment creating an ethereal tribute to friendship, everyday heroes, graduates, front line workers, anyone who lifts us up.
Instrumental Score and Parts
This swingin' standard made Rolling Stones' “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list and has been recorded by various artists from The Flamingos and Art Garfunkel to Michael Bublé. This big-band style arrangement includes a dash of scat singing toward the end and plenty of jazzy syncopations along the way. Besides the obvious meaning of the title, a current-day twist hints at smizing over a face mask (wink, wink).
Instrumentation:
• Alto Sax I
• Alto Sax II
• Tenor Sax I
• Tenor Sax II
• B♭ Trumpet I
• B♭ Trumpet II
• B♭ Trumpet III
• Trombone I
• Trombone II
• Bass Trombone
• Electric Guitar
• String Bass
• Drumset
SATB
This swingin' standard made Rolling Stones' “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list and has been recorded by various artists from The Flamingos and Art Garfunkel to Michael Bublé. This big-band style arrangement includes a dash of scat singing toward the end and plenty of jazzy syncopations along the way. Besides the obvious meaning of the title, a current-day twist hints at smizing over a face mask (wink, wink).
Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD
This swingin' standard made Rolling Stones' “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list and has been recorded by various artists from The Flamingos and Art Garfunkel to Michael Bublé. This big-band style arrangement includes a dash of scat singing toward the end and plenty of jazzy syncopations along the way. Besides the obvious meaning of the title, a current-day twist hints at smizing over a face mask (wink, wink).
SAB
This swingin' standard made Rolling Stones' “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list and has been recorded by various artists from The Flamingos and Art Garfunkel to Michael Bublé. This big-band style arrangement includes a dash of scat singing toward the end and plenty of jazzy syncopations along the way. Besides the obvious meaning of the title, a current-day twist hints at smizing over a face mask (wink, wink).
SSA
This swingin' standard made Rolling Stones' “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list and has been recorded by various artists from The Flamingos and Art Garfunkel to Michael Bublé. This big-band style arrangement includes a dash of scat singing toward the end and plenty of jazzy syncopations along the way. Besides the obvious meaning of the title, a current-day twist hints at smizing over a face mask (wink, wink).
Choral SoundTrax CD
The way you wear your hat, the way you sip your tea . . . no, no, they can't take that away from me.
One of the most charming songs from the great era of American popular song. The unhurried swing feel of this arrangement is right on target for the sophisticated Gershwin style. Strong voice writing and supportive piano accompaniment. A classic!
Choral SoundTrax CD
This inspired setting faithfully retains the Hawaiian character of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's cover. Andy features the sopranos, then altos, on the classic melody, accompanied by rhythmic “aloha's” from other sections of the choir. This adaptable publication invites you to perform a cappella or with optional piano, ukulele, or guitar. A special arrangement that honors the depth of the original song, the spirit of “Brother Iz,” and the beauty of the earth.
2-Part
New 2-part voicing! Here's an inspired setting that faithfully retains the Hawaiian character of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's cover. In this well-crafted treble version, both sections of the choir take a turn singing the classic melody, while the opposite part interjects with independent “aloha's.” This easy-to-do treatment performs well with the light piano part, an optional ukulele/guitar, or the professional SoundTrax accompaniment. It's a special arrangement that honors the depth of the original, the spirit of “Brother Iz,” and the beauty of the earth.
