Learning Tracks Men’s

Can’t Buy Me Love

Contest Uptunes, Learning Tracks Men's, Learning Tracks Women's, Love & Weddings, Master List, Rock & Pop, Shows & Glows, Women's Room,

This classic from the Fab Four is not only lively and wise, it is contestable too (though SAI groups should check with a Music judge). But whether for contest or show, this song is a sure winner. “Everybody tells me so!” Tim Waurick’s tracks for women are purely great, and he now has them for men too.  Continue reading Can’t Buy Me Love →

Dancing Frankie Medley

Comedy & Novelty, Contest Uptunes, Learning Tracks Men's, Master List, Medleys,

The Frankenstein monster can surely raise cane—well, when he is Able—but you should see him dance. If you have seen the film “Young Frankenstein,” you will be able to figure out what the main song in this monster medley is. This piece of lunacy goes well with the “Fabricating Frankie Medley.” No longer exclusive to the Big Apple Chorus.

I’ll Never Say “Never Again” Again

Contest Swing & Easy Beat, Contest Uptunes, Learning Tracks Men's, Learning Tracks Women's, Love & Weddings, Master List, Women's Room

A lively swing number, this contestable tune was a hit for SAI medalist ReMix for the women and BHS medalist Metropolis for the men. We can’t really be sure about love, can we? Please specify whether you would like to preview the original ReMix version or Mo Field’s revision with intro by Jay Giallombardo—or both! Continue reading I’ll Never Say “Never Again” Again →

Let There Be Peace On Earth

Holiday & Seasonal, Inspirational & Religious, Learning Tracks Men's, Learning Tracks Mixed, Master List, Mixed Voices, Openers & Closers, Rock & Pop, Seniors, Shows & Glows, Women's Room, ,

A show closer with a great message, this song offers the best wish possible. The men’s version of this arrangement is published by the BHS, and it works great for women and mixed groups as well.  Continue reading Let There Be Peace On Earth →

Michigan Rag

Contest Swing & Easy Beat, Contest Uptunes, Learning Tracks Men's, Master List, Sheet Music Plus

This energetic uptune was arranged, and partially composed, for Michigan Jake. It was sung in a cartoon by the one and only Michigan J. Frog, for whom that gold-medal quartet is named. If your lead(s) can handle a disjunct melody—and words that are, in the words of great bass man Bill Myers, printed very close to the page—then this lively number is for you!

Pokarekare Ana

Learning Tracks Men's, Love & Weddings, Master List, Other Lands, Shows & Glows, Women's Room

This gem of a Maori love song was originally arranged for The Ritz, who won quartet gold in 1991. They sang it with great success on a trip to New Zealand. The Musical Island Boys, our champ in 2014, picked up on it too, as have many other groups in that country. The lyrics are about half in English, but no worries, for Polynesian words are easy to sound out.

Second Star to the Right

Contest Ballads, Learning Tracks Men's, Learning Tracks Women's, Master List, Women's Room

A beautiful ballad from the animated film Peter Pan, this song was debuted at the 2009 Anaheim International contest by The Alliance. Tim Waurick has recorded fine learning tracks for both men and women. While this piece stands alone just fine, it would make a lovely companion to a Peter Pan or pirate medley in contest.  Continue reading Second Star to the Right →

Smile

Contest Ballads, Inspirational & Religious, Learning Tracks Men's, Learning Tracks Women's, Master List, Openers & Closers, Shows & Glows, Women's Room

As sung by The New Tradition, Nightlife, Ringmasters and many other groups, this piece is really powerful. You could close your shows with it or sing it in just about any other position. This arrangement is my all-time favorite. It works well for BHS, HI, etc. contests, but I am not sure about SAI. Continue reading Smile →

Something Inside So Strong

Inspirational & Religious, Learning Tracks Men's, Learning Tracks Women's, Master List, Mixed Voices, Shows & Glows, Women's Room

Arranged to help the Dutch Association of Barbershop Singers (DABS) celebrate its 20th anniversary, this song is as strong as it gets. It has been used for protest and inspiration by a wide variety of oppressed groups, though anyone can relate to its powerful, uplifting message. A mixed version is now available. Continue reading Something Inside So Strong →

Sound Celebration

Gentry's Gems: Singing About Singing, Inspirational & Religious, Learning Tracks Men's, Learning Tracks Women's, Master List, Mixed Voices, Shows & Glows, Solos, Women's Room

I wrote and arranged this energetic song honoring music and other sounds of life around us. The men’s version of this arrangement is published by the BHS. There is now an SATB version for YMIH/YWIH singers, as well one for women’s voices.  Continue reading Sound Celebration →

Swinging on a Star

Comedy & Novelty, Contest Swing & Easy Beat, Learning Tracks Men's, Learning Tracks Women's, Master List, Mixed Voices, Seniors, Shows & Glows, Women's Room, Youth in Harmony

Great fun for singers and audiences alike, this lively tune is available in both contest and show versions. It is easily one of my most popular charts. Power Play sang it with much success, and it works just fine for the ladies as well.  Continue reading Swinging on a Star →