Written specifically for Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul released this as a single in 1967 and it became one of her signature songs. Here's a powerful version for vocal solo and jazz ensemble sure...
Here is a beautifully scored version of Whitney Houston's popular ballad from 1985, her first recording to reach #1 on the pop charts. Mark passes the melody around to different sections, but the styl...
Set here in a medium slow swing style, this bluesy version of Whitney Houston's first ever number #1 chart hit will go together quickly and sound great. Featured are short solos for alto and trumpet,...
Included on Carole King's landmark album Tapestry from 1971, this churnin' tune features a sultry shuffle groove at a moderate tempo. Solid scoring for the entire ensemble along with the spicy riffs h...
The poodle skirts and malt shops are long gone, but the golden era of the girl groups lives on in this 1963 pop classic from the Chiffons! Available: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
Here is a song that celebrates the idea of having a place of your own, where you can go to be alone to relax, contemplate and dream. First recorded by The Drifters in 1962 and then again in 1979 in a...
Here's a blast from the past - the 1962 #1 hit from Little Eva, in a fun Discovery series arrangement from Mark Brymer. A natural for choreography! Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax CD. Perfor...
Little Eva's '60s pop hit will certainly become a favorite of your young string players with this new arrangement, designed for developing students. It's solid eighth note rock style, diatonic harmony...
Written by classic team of Carole King and Gerry Goffin, The Shirelles went straight to the top of the charts with this 1961 hit. and your string group will sound terrific with this nostalgic pop ball...
