Jersey Boys tells the story of the four young men who came together to form The Four Seasons. Now the classic songs of their era are being embraced by a new generation of fans through the stage musical and the 2014 movie of the same name. Here are three top songs from the show in a 6-minute medley for mixed and male choirs.
Contents:
• Big Girls Don't Cry
• Sherry
• Walk Like a Man
Uses: General
Scripture: Genesis 1; Psalm 107:25
Now available for men's ensembles! One of the most successful anthems from the writing team of Williams and Martin, this monumental composition is a glorious affirmation of the Living God. Music of scope combines with a message of power in this sacred tone poem which takes its inspiration from the book of Job. Dynamic writing makes this piece a transforming experience for your choir. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob/eng hn, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
Written as a fanfare-like concert opener, bells announce the choir in the age-old tradition of church bells, but with the added possibilities of handmade or found-object bells, as people gather in a spirit of festive celebration, worship and art. The choir can use triangles of varying sizes, bells, or anything which strikes metal-on-metal, the number and variety are limited only by imagination and balance.
This setting was written as the 4th movement of Todd's 2009 Te Deum which was commissioned by the Vivace Chorus. Todd's jazz background is evident in this approachable but effective setting of the famous psalm text.
This is an excellent piece for featuring and recruiting men for your choral program. It is an authentic transcription of the original Billy Joel hit, and as such it will have automatic appeal with both singers and audiences. Available: TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.
Tenor-bass ensembles will love singing this time-less favorite craftily arranged by Debra Morton, sure to be the highlight of any concert program. Play ball!!!
Energetic, rhythmic, and a joy to sing, Alex Morris has all the right ingredients in his arrangement of this beloved 1980s classic. Whether performing a cappella or with a percussionist or two, this arrangement is sure to be an audience favorite.
Bushes and Briars is an Essex folk-song noted and arranged for four men's voices TTBB by Ralph Vaughan Williams. A piano part is included for rehearsal purpose only.
The British rock band Queen formed in London in 1970 and developed a progressive style that became tremendously popular even to the present day. Mixed and men's choirs will enjoy these full-voiced arrangements of five of their top hits: Another One Bites the Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Save Me, Somebody To Love, We Are The Champions.
Premiere performance by Masterpiece.
