Shawn Thomas

50,000 Names

The number is a reference to the names on the Vietnam Memorial wall. The Brothers in Harmony took the place by storm when they placed high with this song and “Goodnight, Saigon” in International competition.

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Shawn Thomas
TTBB

Five Minutes More

Love needs just a little more sometimes. You are sure to enjoy this gentle tune. It is no longer exclusive to Fermata Nowhere, so get it while it’s warm and sweet!

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Anne Bureau
SSAA
TTBB

Flowers on the Wall

This Statler Brothers’ song puts an ironic twist on loneliness. And it won’t bother your audiences at all . . .

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Shawn Thomas
TTBB

Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Army

The great Irving Berlin composed this offbeat piece. Why in the world would a carefree civilian want to go back to the regimentation of the military? Irving tells you all about it in highly humorous fashion.

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Shawn Thomas
TTBB
SSAA

Good Enough for Now

Weird Al Yankovic penned and sang this highly, um, offbeat number. It probably sets a world’s record for backhanded compliments to one’s sweetie. Happily, this piece is contestable.

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Chris Arnold
TTBB
SSAA
TTBB

I’ll String Along with You

Do you want an easy, happy way to profess your love? You won’t come to the end of your rope if you sing this easy-beat tune, which is no longer exclusive. So tie it up for your group!

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Shawn Thomas
TTBB

I’m Beginning to Like It

This one is tough to explain. Think of a typical ’30s swing tune with modern lyrics like “hard-rock diet,” “in your face” and “MTV and AMC.” Way cool, and it is contestable too!

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Anne Bureau
SSAA

Jamaican Noel

Every voice part gets a solo in this lively, happy Christmas tune. Well-known composer and arranger Kirby Shaw has penned a winner here!

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Shawn Thomas
TTBB
SSAA

Knight School Medley

Two brave lads are almost ready to slay dragons, rescue fair damsels, drink mass quantities of mead, and the like. Will they make the grade or . . . ?

Little Black Me

This powerful ballad, which has an anti-racist  message, takes some nerve to sing. And it has been sung in contest, to great effect.

With Two Wings

Marvelously energetic 8-parter about men and women working together, as sung by Friends.

You’re Just in Love

If you “hear music and there’s no one there,” get together with a quartet or chorus of the opposite sex and perform this lively, eight-part partner song. This one is a clear winner, a truce in the age-old battle of the sexes.

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Donya Metzger
SATB