Joni Bescos Arrangements for Women

Joni Bescos

Contest Uptunes | Non-Contest Uptunes
Contest Ballads | Non-Contest Ballads
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All arrangements are $70 (unless otherwise listed after the song title) plus a "per copy fee" for each copy you will be making.

Contest Uptunes

Song Title Comments Suitability for contest Per Copy Fee Level Learning Tracks From

About a Quarter to Nine (1935) Swingy tune sung by Al Jolson; some bass melody Good $1.25 A

After You've Gone (PD) Driving uptune, no complicated rhythms. It rings! Strong $1.00 A

Alexander's Band is Back in Dixieland (PD) Fun uptune with intersting syncopation Strong $1.00 A

Almost Like Being in Love (1947) Better as a show tune, from "Brigadoon" Weak $1.25 A

Almost Like Being in Love (1947) / This Can't Be Love (1938) Above arrangement with added song Weak $2.00 A

At the Jazz Band Ball (PD) Standard jazz tune, sung by 4 For the Show and by San Diego Chorus as part of "I Love Jazz" medley Good $1.00 A

Be a Clown (1948) Sung by Judy Garland in "The Pirate" Good $1.25 A

Be a Clown (1948)/Make 'Em Laugh (1951) Two song medley arranged for contest use Good $2.00 A

Be My Little Baby Bumblebee Fun swing tempo tune, close range Good $1.00 B

Bring Back Those Rockabye Baby Days (1923) Strong backbeat; used by Verdugo Hills in regional contest win Good $1.25 A

Broadway Star Medley (Bescos/Wydra) (1987) Original, composed and arranged for Rich-Tone chorus use in International Competition Strong $1.00 C

Buttons and Bows (1948) Academy Award winner, from "The Paleface" Weak $1.25 A

By Myself (1937) Fred Astaire sang this one in "The Bandwagon"; Judy Garland sang it in "I Could Go On Singing"; lots of syncopation. Weak $1.25 C

Can't We Be Friends? (1929) Linda Ronstadt brought this 1930s tune back. Recorded by 4 For the Show Weak $1.25 C

Chattanooga Choo Choo (1941) Good for big band or 40s theme.. Good $1.25 A Kim Kraut

Chim Chim Cheree (1963) Academy Award winner from "Mary Poppins". Bass melody, mostly minor mode., Weak $1.25 A

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) From the movie; sung by Metropolitans (1969) and High Society (1976) Good $1.25 A

Continental, The (1934) First Academy Award winner; big band tune. Weak $1.25 A

Cross That Mason Dixon Line Yes $1.00

Deed I Do (1926) / Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey (PD) Driving with syncopation, originally arranged for Verdugo Hills to use in International and later sung by many in winning International. Strong $1.25 A Kim Kraut

Did You Ever Get That Feeling in the Moonlight? (1944) Swing, needs strength in low lead range Good $1.25 A

Dixie Medley
How's Ev'ry Little Thing in Dixie
So Long Dixie (Dearie),
Look Me Up When You're in Dixie Comedy with special parody words; used by Gem City Chorus in International Competition. Could also be sung with the real words. Good $1.25 A

Don't Go In the Lion's Cage Tonight (PD) Strictly a comedy number Weak $1.00 B

Don't Tell Me the Same Things Over Again (1953)/Lies (1931) Driving tempo, arranged for Verdugo Hills to use in International Competition, later sung by many winners including Panache Strong $2.00 C

Easter Parade (1933) Swing, from the movie. Weak $1.25 A

Elmer's Tune (1941) Swing, from big band era Good $1.25 A Kim Kraut

Eve Wasn't Modest "Til She Ate That Apple" (PD) Comedy Weak $1.00 A

Everything Is Hotsy Totsy Now (1925) Weak

Fortune in Dreams, A Swing tune from the 1950s, recorded by Kay Starr Good $1.25 A

Fortuousity (1966) Drive and syncopation, from a Disney movie Good $1.25 A

Forty-Second Street (1932) Title song from the Broadway show, mostly minor Weak $1.25 A

Friendship (1939) From "Anything Goes". Good 'filler' tune Weak $1.25 A

Gary, Indiana (1957) Good for Broadway package, from "The Music Man&rquo; Weak $1.25 B

Gay Nineties Medley (PD)
Sidewalks of New York
Sweet Rosie O'Grady Simple arrangement of songs from the 1890s Good $1.00 B

Give Me a Good Old Mammy Song / Mammy O' Mine (PD) Sung in the 1970s by Jimmy Osmond; used in contest by The Chansonniers Good $1.50 A

Give My Regards to Broadway (PD) Standard George M. Cohan tune Good $1.00 B

Goin' Back to Dixie Medley (PD)
Alabama Jubilee
Floatin' Down to Cotton Town
On the Mississippi
Floatin' Down the River
Swanee Original, includes pieces of Dixie songs Good $1.00 A

Goody Goody (1936) Fast tempo, used by many including Showtime Strong $1.25 A Kim Kraut

Grandma's Feather Bed (1973) John Denver song, good audience pleaser Weak $1.25 A

Grant Avenue (1958) From "Flower Drum Song" Weak $1.25 C

Great Race, The (They're Off) (1965) Title song from the movie, though the lyrics were not used in the movie. Good $1.25 A

Happy Days Are Here Again (1929) Weak for contest due to absence of harmonic variety Weak $1.25 C

Heartaches / Lies Medley (1931) Simple arrangement, good for "C" level groups Good $2.00 B

Hey, Jealous Lover (1956) Uptune with country flavor Good $1.25 A

Hey, Look Me Over (1960) Uptune from the musical "Wildcat". Good $1.25 C

Hooray for Hollywood (1937) Great opener/closer for show featuring movie songs Good $1.25 A

How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Love You When You Know I've Been a Liar All My Life? (1950) From "Royal Wedding" arranged for Rich-Tone Chorus to use in Int'l competition. Includes original song in the middle. Strong $1.25 C

I Believe in Music (1970) Popular in the 1970s, arranged for The Chansonniers Weak $1.25 A

I Can't Give You Anything But Love (1928) Driving tempo, from "Blackbirds of 1928" Good $1.25 C

I Found a Million Dollar Baby (1931) Swing tempo Good $1.25 A

I Get a Kick Out of You (1934) From "Anything Goes" Weak $1.25 A

I Love a Piano (PD) Irving Berlin tune sung by Judy Garland Good $1.00 C

I Love a Piano (Swing version) (PD) Arranged for Coastline Show Chorus. Good $1.00 C

I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling (1929) Fats Waller tune; arranged as an uptune Good $1.25 A

I've Heard That Song Before (1942) Swing, from the movie."Youth on Parade" Good $1.25 A

If I Were a Bell (1950) Swing tempo, from "Guys and Dolls"; sung by The Shalimars Weak $1.25 A

In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening (1951) 1951 Academy Award winner, from "Here Comes the Groom" Weak $1.25 C

Iowa Stubborn (1957) From "The Music Man" Weak $1.25 A

It's a Grand Night for Singing (1945) From "State Fair" Good $1.25 A

It's a Great Day for the Irish (1940) Strong $1.25 A

It's Delovely (1936) From "Anything Goes" Weak $1.25 A

Juke Box Saturday Night (1942) Perfect for 1940s package. Good $1.25 A

Loading up the Mandy Lee (PD) Quick tempo, typical Dixie song Good $1.00 C

Look Me Up When You're In Dixie (PD) Cut time and syncopation, fun to sing Strong $1.00 A

Make Your Own Kind of Music (1968) Recorded by Mama Cass Elliott Weak $1.25 A

Mandy (1919) Swing, Irving Berlin tune Good $1.00 A

Mardi Gras March (1958) Jazzy version arranged to Rich-Tone Chorus Strong $1.25 C

Mary Poppins Medley (1963)
Jolly Holiday
Superfragilisticexpialidocious
Spoonful of Sugar Contest medley from "Mary Poppins" Good $2.00 A

Mr. Touchdown U.S.A. (1950) A chance to dress as cheerleaders! Good $1.25 A

Music Man Medley (1957) ~ $75
Seventy-Six Trombones
Gary, Indiana
Wells Fargo Wagon Medley of songs from 'The Music Man" Good $2.00 A

My Cutey's Due at Two-to-Two Today (1926) New arrangement of old barbershop standard done for Queens' College 2000; optional learning tapes by Rumors Quartet $20.00 extra Strong $1.25 C

My Sunny Tennessee (PD) Drive and syncopation in this Dixie song Good $1.00 A

Never Smile at a Crocodile Disney tune from "Peter Pan". Weak $1.25 B

Nobody's Sweetheart Now as sung by the Rich-Tone Chorus Strong $1.25 B

Old Piano Roll Blues, The (1949) fresh, updated, based on Morris Rector's arrangement for the Mark IV – 1969 BHS champions Strong $1.25 C

On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe (1945) Swing tune, sung by Judy Garland in "The Harvey Girls"; 1946 Academy Award winner Good $1.25 A

Papa, Won't You Dance With Me (1947) Recorded by Doris Day. Good $1.25 A

Play Me a Dixieland Song (Original) Sung in contest by Verdugo Hills and 4 For the Show Strong $1.00 A

Play That Barbershop Chord (PD) Updated, sung by a cappella Gold Good $1.00 A

Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone (1930) The nucleus was Brian's arrangement sung by the Side Street Ramblers, completely rearranged for the Rich-Tone Chorus Strong $1.25 C

Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone (1930) Swing. As recorded by Michael Civisca. Sung in International Contest by Pacific Sound Chorus. Strong $1.25 C

Pretty Baby (PD) / You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby (1938) Two swing tunes, combined into a medley Good $1.25 A

Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey (PD) Drive and syncopation featured in this uptune Good $1.00 A

Rain (When Ya Gonna Rain Again) (1927) Steady tempo in this fun uptune Good $1.25 A

Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head (1969) 1969 Academy Award winner from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" Weak $1.25 B

Rockabye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody (PD) Easier arrangement of song popularized by Judy Garland and Al Jolson; sung by 4 For the Show Strong $1.00 A

Rockabye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody (PD) Arranged in the style used by Mandy Patinkin for the Rich-Tone Chorus to use in Int'l Competition Strong $1.00 C

Rockabye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody (PD) Simplified version of arrangement sung by Rich-Tone Chorus in 1998 International Competition. Strong $1.00 A

Sadder But Wiser Girl, The (1957) From "The Music Man" Weak $1.25 A

Sam, You Made the Pants Too Long (1932) Parody of "Lawd, You Made the Night Too Long", sung by Joe E. Lewis and by Barbra Streisand Weak $1.25 A

San Francisco (1936) Arranged as performed by Judy Garland Weak $1.25 A

San Francisco (1936) / San Francisco Bound Arranged for Verdugo Hills to use in Int'l Competition; features drive and syncopation. Good $1.50 A

Seventy Six Trombones (1957) From "The Music Man" Strong $1.25 A

Showboat Medley
Here Comes the Showboat (1927)
Swanee (PD)
Floatin' Down the River (PD)
Down Yonder (PD)
On the Mississippi (PD) Showboat medley with segments of Dixie songs; arranged for Verdugo Hills to use in contest Good $1.25 A

Shuffle Off to Buffalo (1932) Swing tempo, from "Forty-Second Street" Weak $1.25 A

Sing, You Sinners (1930) 1930s big-band style Weak $1.25 A

Some Of These Days (PD) Sophie Tucker made this one famous Good $1.00 A

Step to the Rear (1968) Good "winner"song, from "How Now Dow Jones" Good $1.25 A

Steppin' Out With My Baby (1947) Irving Berlin tune, sung by Fred Astaire in "Easter Parade" Weak $1.25 A

Swanee (PD) Arranged in the style of Judy Garland. Note – this is NOT the arrangement performed by Rich-Tone Chorus. Weak $1.00 A

Sweet Georgia Brown (1925) Theme song of the Harlem Globetrotters, arranged for the Rich-Tone Chorus Strong $1.25 C

Swinging on a Star (1944) 1944 Academy Award winner Weak $1.25 A

Talk to the Animals (1967) 1967 Academy Award winner, from "Dr. Doolittle" Weak $1.25 C

That's Entertainment (1953) Features opening and closing lyrics for show Good $1.25 A

This Can't Be Love (1938) Rodgers and Hart standard Good $1.25 A

Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) Uptune from the movie and Broadway show Good $1.25 A

Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree (1972) Tony Orlando and Dawn hit from the 1970s Weak $1.25 A

Tomorrow (The Sun Will Come Out) (1977) From "Annie" Weak $1.25 B

Walkin' Happy (1962) Title song from the musical, arranged for the Mark IV, 1969 BHS International Champions Weak $1.25 C

Walkin' With My Honey Down Honeymoon Lane (1945) Swing tempo, in the big band style Good $1.25 C

Walkin' With My Sweetness (Down Among The Sugarcane) Yes

We're In the Money (Gold Diggers' Song) (1933) From "Gold Diggers of 1933" Good $1.25 A

Whatever Happened to the Old Days? Designed for swing-tempo delivery, this is the REAL song (not to be confused with the medley); arranged for 4 For the Show Strong $1.25 A

Whatever Happened to the Old Songs? $1.25

When That Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam' (PD) / Alabama Jubilee (PD) Revision of my first arrangement, this one was sung by Gem City in their first International win Strong $1.00 C

When That Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam' (PD) /
All Aboard for Dixie (PD) Arranged for Verdugo Hills to use in the first International Chorus Competition Strong $1.00 C

When My Baby Smiles at Me (PD) Sung by San Diego Chorus in 2006 competition. Strong $1.00 C

Whispering (1920) 1920s tune revived in the 50s by Les Paul & Mary Ford Good $1.00 A

Who's Sorry Now? (1923) Simple arrangement of popular uptune (this is NOT the one that begins "You smiled….." Good $1.25 B

Wonderful Guy, A (1949) From "South Pacific" Good $1.25 A

Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (1931) A Bing Crosby tune Good $1.25 A

You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby (1938) Swing-tempo Good $1.25 A

You're Getting to Be a Habit With Me (1932) From "Forty-Second Street" Good $1.25 A

Zip a Dee Doo Dah (1946) From the Disney movie "Song of the South" Good $1.25 A

Zip a Dee Doo Dah (1946) /
It's a Good Day (1946) Above arrangement with second song inserted Weak $2.00 C

*NOTE: The strength/suitability as noted here is based solely on the music itself and the standards of the Music Category. In actual performance the arrangement may be stronger or weaker than indicated depending on the skills of the performer.

non-Contest Uptunes

Song Title Comments Per Copy Fee Level Learning Tracks From

And The Angels Sing(1939) $1.25 A

Anything Goes (1934) Cole Porter tune – 4-part w/opt. 5th part verse solo B

Are You From Dixie? (PD) Fun jazz-tempo opener or closer $1.00 B

As Long As I'm Singin' (1960s) Cut–time opener originally sung by Bobby Darin $1.25 A

Baby, It's Cold Outside (1948) 8 part male/female, arranged for Nightlife and Panache $1.25 A

Back In The Old Routine (1951)

Beatles Medley ~ $125
With A Little Help From My Friends
Michelle
Hey Jude
All My Lovin'
Honey Pie
And I Love Him (Her)
When I'm 64
Yesterday Not copyright cleared – will start the process if requested tbd C

Beauty School Dropout (1971) From "Grease" – specialty arranged for performance package at International Competition $1.25 A

Big Spender (1965) Slow, steady tempo; from "Sweet Charity" $1.25 C

Blow, Gabriel, Blow (chorus and overlay) Arranged for Gem City Chorus $1.25 C

Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gave to Me (PD) Jazz tempo, syncopation, minor, blues flavor $1.00 C

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (1940) Fun, good for 40s or big band package $1.25 A Kim Kraut

Born In A Trunk Judy Garland

Clap Yo' Hands Not cleared yet – will do so upon request

Cocktails for Two (1934) Spike Jones flavor, allows comedy interpretation $1.25 A

Come to the Fair (Heigh Ho) (PD) Best for "county fair" theme. Short. $1.00 B

Coney Island Washboard Roundelay (1926) Not cleared yet – will do so upon request

Couple of Swells, A (1947) From "Easter Parade"; good for Judy Garland/Fred Astaire style presentation. $1.25 A

Cruisin' Down the River (1945) Compatible with guitar accompaniment. $1.25 B

Daybreak (1976) Barry Manilow tune $1.25 C

Delta Dawn (1972) Hit song sung by Helen Reddy; partial lead solo $1.25 A

Don't Rain on My Parade (1964) Arranged in the Barbra Streisand style, from "Funny Girl." Arranged for The Chansonniers $1.25 C

Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (1942) Three-part arrangement $1.25 B

Everything's Coming Up Roses (1959) Good opener, from "Gypsy" $1.25 B

For Once in My Life (1965) Used as show opener by The Chansonniers and 4 For the Show $1.25 A

For the Good Times (1968) Lead solo for quartet $1.25 A

Funny Girl Medley ~ $125
Funny Girl
I'm The Greatest Star
Sadie
People
Nobody Is Gonna Rain On My Parade Not cleared – will do so if requested tbd

Good Morning Starshine (1967) From the musical "Hair" $1.25 B

Goodnight, My Someone (1957) Lead solo with chorus backup, piano $1.25 A

Gospel Medley
Do Lord
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
This Train is Bound for Glory
Joshua
Swing Low
This Little Light Medley of familiar gospel tunes. $1.00 A

Heaven Hop (1934) Cole Porter

I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover (1927) Short, arranged as opener $1.25 B

If I Could Write a Song (1971) Can be sung by men's chorus, women's chorus, or both together $1.25 A

If I Love Again (1932) From "Funny Lady."Lead solo for quartet, sung by Panache $1.25 C

Just in Time (1956) Opener Length; from "The Bells Are Ringing" $1.25 A

Just One of Those Things (1935) Recorded by 4th Edition and Blue Grass Student Union $1.25 A Kim Kraut

Keep On Singing (1972) Hit song recorded by Helen Reddy. Lead solo for quartet $1.25 A

King And I Medley ~ $125
Whistle A Happy Tune
We Kiss In A Shadow
I Have Dreamed
Shall We Dance Not cleared – will do so if requested tbd

Let's Misbehave (1934) Cole Porter

Lullabye in Ragtime (1958) Slow tempo, from "The Five Pennies" $1.25 A

Lullabye in Ragtime (1958) 8-part for chorus with added overlay $1.25 A

Minnesota Gold Sousa/Handel music – words by Joni Bescos – done for City of Lakes Chorus

Music, Music, Music (1949) 8-part female, arranged for Chansonniers and High Society $1.25 C

On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe (1945) 8 part female $1.25 A

One (1975) ~ $75 8 part-female, from "A Chorus Line" $1.25 C

One Voice (1979) Barry Manilow standard $1.25 A

Paint Your Wagon Medley (1951) ~ $100
Gold Fever
I Talk To The Trees
No Name City
They Call The Wind Maria
Paint Your Wagon $2.50

Pick A Little, Talk A Little From "The Music Man"

Play a Simple Melody (PD) 8-part female but can also be sung as 4 part. $1.00 A

Put Your Hand in the Hand (1970) Partial bass melody, inspirational theme $1.25 A

Put Your Head on My Shoulder (1958) 1950s tune, good for fifties show/package $1.25 A

Say Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose

Sh Boom (1954)/Splish Splash (1958) Medley of popular 1950s songs $2.00 A

Sincerely (1954) 1950s tune $1.25 B

Sisters Medley ~ $125
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,
Sincerely,
Sugartime,
The Object Of My Affection,
Near You,
Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree,
Beer Barrel Polka,
Sisters

Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You) (1940) A Vaughn Monroe best-seller in the 1940s. Okay for contest if solo section omitted. $1.25 A

Sound Of Music Medley ~ $125
The Sound of Music
Doe A Deer
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria
Lonely Goat Herd, My Favorite Things
Edelweiss
Climb Every Mountain Not cleared – will do so if requested tbd

Spanish Medley for LA South Towns Chorus

St. Louis Blues (PD) Lead solo with chorus backup $1.00 A

Take Me Back To Manhattan (1934) Cole Porter

Thank You World (1973) Statler Brothers tune features solo in all parts; Combination of arrangements by Beers / Bescos $1.25 C

There's No Business Like Show Business (1946) Irving Berlin tune, opener length $1.25 A

Tonight I'll Say a Prayer (1967) Edyie Gorme hit, lead solo for quartet $1.25 A

Top of the World $1.25 Kim Kraut

Try a Little Kindness (1969) Glen Campbell hit, lead solo on verse $1.25 A

Turn Your Radio On Inspirational theme $1.25 A

U.S.A. Medley ~ $75
I Love The Whole United States
Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
My Old Kentucky Home
Oklahoma
California Here I Come
America The Beautiful Not cleared – will do so upon request tbd

Wizard of Oz Medley ~ $100 $2.00 B

Working in a Coal Mine (1966) Performance package number $1.25 A

You're Just in Love (1950) 8-part male/female, sung by 4 For the Show and Special Request $1.25 A

You're The Top (1934) Cole Porter

Contest Ballads

Song Title Comments Suitability for contest Per Copy Fee Level Learning Tracks From

Alice Blue Gown Different treatment of familiar ballad. Yes $1.00 A

Am I Wasting My Time On You? (1926) Revived in the 1960s by Eddie Fisher Strong $1.25 A

Among My Souvenirs (1927) Not too demanding vocally; revived by Connie Francis in the late 1960s Strong $1.25 A

Born Free (1966) Academy Award winner, title song from the movie Yes $1.25 A

Bridge Over Troubled Water (1969) Arrangement in the style of the Simon and Garfunkel hit from the early 1970s Weak $1.25 A

Bundle of Old Love Letters, A (1929) ~ $75 New arrangement with composer's melody and lyrics, arranged for Harborlites Chorus, performed in Calgary finals. Strong $1.25 C

Can't Help Falling In Love (1961) Elvis Presley sang it in "Blue Hawaii" Weak $1.25 B

Daddy's Little Girl (PD) Lovely song, not too demanding vocally Good $1.25 B

Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes, A (1948) From the Disney movie "Cinderella" Yes $1.25 A

Every Step of the Way (1959) Johnny Mathis hit from the early 1960s, arranged for the Mark IV, also sung by Metropolitans, both 1969 champions Good $1.25 A

For the Sake of Auld Lang Syne (1922) Sung by many in International Competition Strong $1.25 C

Georgia on My Mind (1930) Arranged to be sung ad lib, not as a swing tune; revived in a rock style in the 1960s Good $1.25 C

Goodnight, My Someone (1957) From "The Music Man" Good $1.25 A

Heart of a Clown (1951) Sung by a cappella Gold Strong $1.25 A

Hello, Young Lovers (1951) Arranged for The Shondells; from "The King and I" Weak $1.25 A

Here Am I, Brokenhearted (1927) Revived in the 1960s; there are many arrangements of this beautiful ballad – this is mine. Good $1.25 C

How Deep Is the Ocean? (1932) Irving Berlin standard with original verse Good $1.25 C

I Can't Believe I'm Losing You (1963) Sinatra hit in the 1960s, arranged for the After Five Four; also sung by The Hallmarks Strong $1.25 A

I Don't Wanna Walk Without You (1941) Wartime hit from "Sweater Girl"; I have two different arrangements of this — both will be sent, Good $1.25 A

I Had the Craziest Dream (1942) From the movie "Springtime in the Rockies," sung by 4 For the Show Good $1.25 A

I Have Dreamed (1951) From "The King and I" Weak $1.25 A

I Remember You (1942) Wartime hit from "The Fleet's In", later sung by Bette Midler in "For the Boys" Good $1.25 A

I Wish I Had My Old Pal Back Again (1926) Standard barbershop ballad Strong $1.25 C

I Wish You Love (1946) Popular 1940s dance tune recorded by Keely Smith Weak $1.25 C

I'll Never Stop Loving You $1.25

I'm Making Believe That I Don't Care (1927) Arranged for Verdugo Hills to use in International Competition, used by many others Strong $1.25 C

If I Had My Life to Live Over (1939) Lovely song that's not too demanding vocally Good $1.25 B

If I Had My Way (PD) Ageless song that epitomizes barbershop style Good $1.00 A

If You Had All the World and Its Gold (PD) Arranged for The Chansonniers, this arrangement has been sung by too many champions to list here Strong $1.00 A

It Had to Be You (1924) Arranged for 4 For the Show; this is good to use without the verse for Singing Valentines Good $1.25 A

Let Me Try Again (1973) Frank Sinatra sang it Weak $1.25 C

Little Bit of Heaven, A (PD) Familiar Irish song Good $1.00 A

Little Locket of Long Ago Not cleared yet – will do so if requested Good

Little Pal (1929) Hit song by Al Jolson Good $1.25 A

Love is a Many Splendored Thing (1955) Title song from the movie Weak $1.25 C

May Each Day (1963) Song introduced by Andy Williams Weak $1.25 A

Mistakes (1928) Arranged for Rich-Tone Chorus Strong $1.25 C

Mr. Wonderful (1956) Title song from Broadway show Weak $1.25 A

My Foolish Heart (1949) ~ $75 Arranged for Spotight, 2006 Champions Good $1.25 C Kim Kraut

My Man (1920) Sung by Barbra Streisand in "Funny Girl" Weak $1.00 A

My Melancholy Baby (PD) Sung by 4 For the Show,1984 champions in competition. Strong $1.00 C

Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, A (1940) Sung by Rich-Tone Chorus Strong $1.25 C

Once Upon a Time (1962) Arranged for Auto Towners, from "All American" Good $1.25 A

Out of My Dreams (1943) from "Oklahoma" Weak $1.25 A

Over The Rainbow $1.25 Kim Kraut

Pal of My Cradle Days (1925) Fresh arrangement of familiar standard, sung by Rich-Tone Chorus in 1998 International Strong $1.25 C

People (1964) From "Funny Girl" Weak $1.25 A

Sing Me a Song About Ireland (original) Original song by Mike McCord; arranged for The Smilin' Irish Good $1.00 A

So This is Love (1948) From Disney animated movie Okay $1.25 A

Song Is Ended, The (1927) Irving Berlin song Good $1.25 A

Sonny Boy (1928) Al Jolson hit, arranged for Verdugo Hills Strong $1.25 C

Sweet Leilani (1937) 1937 Academy Award winner Weak $1.25 A

That Old Irish Mother of Mine (PD) Beautiful Irish mother ballad Strong $1.00 A

That Old Quartet of Mine (1980) Arrangement for women of song introduced by Boston Common Strong $1.25 C

That Tumbled Town Shack in Athlone (PD) Fresh arrangement of familiar standard, sung by San Diego Chorus in 2001 International Strong $1.00 A

There Must Be a Way (1945) Lovely ballad from big band era Good $1.25 A

Tie Me To Your Apron Strings Again (1925) Familiar barbershop standard Strong $1.25 A

Way We Were, The (1973) Title song from movie Weak $1.25 A

What I Did for Love (1975) From "A Chorus Line" Weak $1.25 C

When I Lost You (PD) Irving Berlin standard Strong $1.00 A

When It's Sleepy Time Down South (1931) Louis Armstrong theme Weak $1.25 C

You Made Me Love You (PD) Arranged for Verdugo Hills Chorus Good $1.00 A

Young and Foolish Arranged for San Diego Chorus Strong $1.25 C

You're Breaking in a New Heart (1947) Sung by Rich-Tone Chorus in 1998 International Competition Strong $1.25 C

*NOTE: The strength/suitability as noted here is based solely on the music itself and the standards of the Music Category. In actual performance the arrangement may be stronger or weaker than indicated depending on the skills of the performer.

non-Contest Ballads

Song Title Comments Per Copy Fee Level Learning Tracks From

All Through The Night (1934) Not cleared yet – will do so if requested A

Am I Blue (1929) Lead solo with chorus backup) recorded by Rich-Tone Chorus $1.25 A

Am I Blue (1929) Lead solo for quartet $1.25 A

And I Love You So (1970) Tenor solo for quartet $1.25 A

Come Softly To Me (1959) as sung by the Fleetwoods

Could I Have This Dance? (1980) Bass and lead solos, arranged for 4 For the Show $1.25 C

Don't Cry Out Loud (1978) Lead solo with chorus backup $1.25 C

Don't Cry Out Loud (1978) Lead solo for quartet $1.25 C

Ebb Tide Not cleared yet – will do so if requested

Evergreen (1976) Streisand hit from the movie "A Star is Born" $1.25 A

Everything Is Beautiful/Pave Your Way Into Tomorrow

For All We Know (Love, look at the two of us) (1970) Arranged for The 4th Edition; from "Lovers and Other Strangers," Academy Award winning song $1.25 C

For the Good Times (1968) Lead solo for quartet $1.25 A

From a Distance (1987) Song of the Year Grammy Award Winner $1.25 A

Gold (not yet cleared) as sung by Linda Eder

Goodnight, My Someone (1957) Lead solo with chorus backup, piano $1.25 A

I Made it Through the Rain (1979) Barry Manilow hit, features lead solo $1.25 C

I Will Never Pass This Way Again (1972) Bass solo, arranged for Golden Staters $1.25 A

I Write the Songs (1974) Barry Manilow hit in 1976, awarded "Song of the Year" by Nat'l Academy of Recording Arts $1.25 C

If (a picture paints…) (1971) Lead solo for quartet $1.25 A

If I Love Again (1932) From "Funny Lady". Lead solo for quartet, sung by Panache $1.25 C

Impossible Dream, The (1965) From "Man of La Mancha" $1.25 A

Just Friends (1931) Arranged for The Shalimars. $1.25 A

Lullabye in Ragtime (1958) 8-part for chorus with added overlay $1.25 A

Man That Got Away, The (1954) Slow swing ala Judy Garland $1.25 C

My Funny Valentine (1937) From "Babes in Arms" $1.25 A

My Way (1967) Popularized by Frank Sinatra, lead solo for quartet, arranged for Gentlemen's Agreement, 1971 champions, later recorded by 4 For the Show. State male or female version. $1.25 C

My Sweet Lady John Denver ballad

One Voice (1979) Barry Manilow standard $1.25 A

Precious Lord, Take My Hand Familiar Hymn $1.25 A

Ready to Take a Chance Again (1977) Barry Manilow song, lead solo for quartet $1.25 C

Rose, The (1979) Introduced by Bette Midler in "The Rose"; Lead solo, arranged for Music Gallery $1.25 A

Send in the Clowns (1973) From "A Little Night Music"; lead solo for quartet $1.25 C

September Song (1938) Ballad/swing uptune. From "Knickerbocker Holiday". $1.25 A

Someone That I Used to Love (1978) Lead solo, arranged for Panache $1.25 C

Something Lead Solo of Beatles song. $1.25 A

St. Louis Blues (PD) Lead solo with chorus backup $1.00 A

This Is My Song (1951)

Three Bells, The Beautiful story ballad

Tonight I'll Say a Prayer (1967) Edyie Gorme hit, lead solo for quartet $1.25 A

Try A Little Tenderness Lead solo with 4-part chorus backup

Turn Around, Look At Me (1961)

Will I Ever Tell You (w/Lida Rose) Sung with "Lida Rose"

Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again (1986) Tenor solo, arranged for Rumors. From "Les Miserables" $1.25 C

You Made Me Love You (PD) Optional versions with vaudeville intro and tag, or with "Dear Mr. Gable" intro $1.00 A

You Made Me Love You (PD) Simplified version of chorus only, good for Singing Valentines $1.00 B

Holiday / Patriotic

Song Title Comments Per Copy Fee Level Learning Tracks From

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (1944) From "Meet Me in St. Louis" $1.25 A

Holiday Season, The/Happy Holidays (8-part female) Arranged for Rich-Tone Chorus $2.00 A

It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas/Pine Cones and Holly Berries
(8-part female) Can be used by chorus (all sing both songs, then split to combine songs), or chorus and quartet; recorded by Rich-Tone Chorus $2.00 A Kim Kraut

Jingle Bells (PD) ~ $25 Traditional holiday tune $1.00 A Kim Kraut

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Arranged for Rich-Tone Chorus $1.25 C

Sleigh Ride (1948) Arranged for Rich-Tone Chorus $1.25 A Kim Kraut

Star Spangled Banner $1.25 Kim Kraut

Winter Wonderland (1934) Traditional holiday standard $1.25 A