This swingin chart includes a solo for female voice, and two dynamic modulations. The last key change helps build drama as the chart drives into an exciting, hard swing and then mellows down into a rubato ending. Written out parts for piano and bass. Recorded by the UNC Axidentals on Hot IX.

Spatial bossa nova, with short alto solos. A lyrical and romantic original tune by UNT singer/songwriter, Rosana Eckert. Piano and bass parts are chord charts. Recording available by Millikin Un. on "Small Talk." Also available in SSAA, SSA and SAB.

New! A charming and poignant tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald. This Grammy winning ballad was composed by guitarist Kenny Burrell and recorded by DeeDee Bridgewater. Features intermittant solos throughout. Also available in SSAA, SSA, SAB.

Lovely, a capella ballad with poignant lyrics by composer, Zanuck Lindsey. Mostly 4-part; features brief tenor solo. Commissioned by The Phoenix Chamber Choir, Ramona Luengen, Conductor. Recording available by First Take on "Take Two."

Very fun, medium swing with adorable lyrics. Big band style soli section is challenging but worth it. (Can substitute scat soli for it as an option) Fully written out piano, bass and drum parts.

This beautiful, a capella ballad arrangement is based on a song by singer, Cathy Segal-Garcia. It is four-part throughout, very lyrical and romantic, with an earthy flavor. Features brief tenor or alto solo. Recording available by Jazz Transit on "Moondance."

A capella, samba with swing soli and improvisation sections. If you have a strong bass singer and vocal percussionist, try this one! The song is by Bobby McFerrin. The arrangement as recorded by Phil Mattson and the p.m. singers on "Jubilee." (Go to Books/CDs to order CD.)

This lovely Burt Bacharach bossa nova is arranged wit warm, lush chords a la The Singers Unlimited. Contains a female solo and builds intensity toward the end by going into a fast samba. Surprise harmonic twists throughout help communicate the lyrics with beauty and sophistication. Written out parts for piano and bass. (SSAA available also)

This is a VERY fun chart, with very clever words about a real diner in Minnesota. Lyrics my Marissa Dodge-Bartlett and music by Adi Yeshaya. Swinging, fun chart with optional soli section. Piano and bass parts are chord charts. Recording available by Voice Trek on "At Last."

Exciting blusey shuffle as originally sung by Aretha Franklin. A very \"doable\" chart that your group will sound great on right away. Fully notated rhythm section parts! Open improv. solos in the middle. (Also available in SSAA)

This is an original tune of Michele's with lyrics by Cheri Coons. As recorded by a student group at the Univ. of Miami under the direction of Greg Jasperse.

This is a relatively simple, elegant version of the great Horace Silver ballad. Piano and bass parts are chord charts. This arrangement has recently been revised to included a new verse! Recording available by Millikin Un. Also available in SSAA, SSA and SAB.

Light hearted and swinging. This chart is fun, makes a great opener, and has room for scat solos. The song is an original tune by composer Bruce Brown. Piano and bass parts are chord charts. Manuscript

A beautiful, very lyrical ballad with rhythm section. Fully notated rhythm section parts. Brief female solo. Lovely, and very singable.

This fun chart "plays" with the blues changes by taking it through a variety of keys and reharmonizations. As recorded by Beachfront Property on "Straight Up."