New in the Contemporary A Cappella Series Thursday, April 07, 2011
According to the Contemporary A Cappella Society, “contemporary a cappella†is a moniker used to describe the idiom of popular a cappella (voices only - no instruments) that arose during the mid- to late 1980s, and now spans a wide variety of styles including rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop, country, jazz, etc. Here are just a few of the newest publications from master a cappella arranger Deke Sharon:
A soulful tenor solo soaring over rhythmic four part harmonies brings the Marvin Gaye Motown classic I Heard It Through the Grapevine to life. A perfect mid-set song to show off your group’s ability to groove.
I'll Stand By You is a modern ballad that translates well from small ensemble to large chorus, with a timeless message and powerful harmonies. The solo can be sung by an alto, soprano or tenor. Great for graduations and other events.
With rich harmonies, delicate arpeggios and a soaring, heartfelt melody, the showstopping Bonnie Raitt ballad I Can't Make You Love Me makes a perfect penultimate number for your women's ensemble.
A modern classic, the Cyndi Lauper ballad Time After Time is perfect for an intermediate women’s ensemble, ready to tackle gentle arpeggiations and delicate parallel harmonies.
Contact us at Stanton's for move innovative a cappella music for your choir!