Barbershop Arrangements from House of Joseph Music
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THESE HYMN AND GOSPEL ARRANGEMENTS ARE FREE. YOU ARE WELCOME TO USE THEM IN YOUR QUARTETS AND CHORUSES:
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HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING A rousing, high-spirited number, an exuberant celebration of our Savior's birth. Click here for the score.
WHAT CHILD IS THIS? "What Child Is This?" and "We Three Kings" go together like peas and carrots in this easy medley. A majestic tag with a classic deceptive cadence give it a dramatic finish. Click here for the score.
THE FIRST NOEL A fresh new intro and tag make this arrangement very special. Click here for the score. Vocal tracks now available from the excellent Daniel Gillis at www.VocalHarmonies.com. Click here to listen to his full mix!
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH A dazzling new arrangement that will bring your audience to its feet! Click here for the score.
JOY TO THE WORLD This arrangement really rocks in the southern gospel style. Click here for the score. Vocal tracks now available from the excellent Daniel Gillis at www.VocalHarmonies.com. Click here to listen to his full mix!
ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE Commonly known as the Navy Hymn, this song has many different lyrics. Click here for the Navy version. Marine and Coast Guard available on request.
NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE A beautiful and dramatic treatment of this timeless hymn. Click here for the score.
NEARER, MY GOD MEDLEY "Nearer, My God, to Thee" and "I Need Thee Every Hour" complement each other well in this moving medley. Features several tenor melody passages. Incidentally, this arrangement was written before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina. I could not have chosen two more appropriate songs. Click here for the score.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN Created for the quartet Hoosier Gentry for the 50th wedding anniversary of their friends Keith and Delores Morphew. Click here for the score.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN This version has an alternate tag with a tenor post. Click here for the score.
LOVE AT HOME Another old favorite, this was our wedding song. Click here for the score.
HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAME A fresh look at an old standard, with a nice key change! Click here for the score.
DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY This old traditional song was a big hit in the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? Click here for the score.
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY A very dramatic arrangement. Click here for the score.
AMAZING GRACE This one has a nice touch of down-home gospel flavor. Click here for the score.
IN THE GARDEN This arrangement seems to be the favorite of the series thus far. Click here for the score.
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD Perhaps one of the most well-known hymns in history. Click here for the score.
SHOW ARRANGEMENTS: (not free)
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER A spectacular arrangement for men's chorus with symphony orchestra, ideal for any patriotic occasion. Can also be sung a cappella.
TAPS Yes, the bugle call! This haunting arrangement will be ideal for Memorial Day or any military-related program. Special price, only $40, and includes unlimited copies.
THE POLAR EXPRESS From the great Tom Hanks movie, a rollicking ride through a magic wonderland!
THE WATER IS WIDE A poignant traditional Gaelic folk song in a lush modern setting. Learning tracks now available from Tim Waurick, http://www.timtracks.com Click here to listen to his full mix!
YOU'LL BE IN MY HEART (!) From the hit Disney movie "Tarzan"
TRASHIN' THE CAMP (!) From the hit Disney movie "Tarzan"
SON OF MAN (!) From the hit Disney movie "Tarzan"
TARZAN MEDLEY (!) Includes all three songs listed above.
THAT'S ALL (!) This arrangement is based on the beautiful Michael Buble' rendition.
YOUR SONG (!) The classic Elton John hit from 1970 in a haunting lead solo arrangement.
I HEAR MUSIC (!) This straight-ahead swinger from the big band era makes a great show opener. Currently being performed by Saturday Evening Post.
THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE ME A lovely old ballad from Jerome Kern, this arrangement is reminiscent of the smooth big-band style of the '40's.
HEY, GOOD LOOKIN' (!) One of my all-time favorites, the honky-tonk classic by Hank Williams, in a driving jazzy setting.
CAJUN MEDLEY (!) "Louisiana Saturday Night" and "Cajun Moon" make a high-spirited fais deaux deaux. Laissez les bon temp roulez !
KING OF THE DISCO Here's an original that I wrote in one of my crazier moods. It's about a nerd who refuses to give up when he gets dusted off by a good-looking chick!
JUST BETWEEN OLD FRIENDS Inspired by my impressions of the 2002 International Convention, this is an eloquent expression of the camaraderie and the joy in music that we share. This sensitive ballad makes a good closing number for shows and afterglows.
ONE MORE BARBERSHOP SONG This new original was inspired by two members of an International Champion quartet singing in the stairwell all night with the guys at Harmony College. I call it an "after-afterglow song".
CHRISTMAS STAYS THE SAME (!) A very lyrical and heartwarming ballad recorded by the wonderful singer Linda Eder. Lush arrangement, excellent for large choruses. Now being sung by the Masters of Harmony and Max Q! Learning tracks now available from Tim Waurick, http://www.timtracks.com
GOOD TIDINGS MEDLEY Three Christmas favorites, including "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", "Stars Were Gleaming", and a rollicking rendition of "Ding, Dong, Merrily On High". Sung by Alchemy on the West Towns Chorus 2005 Christmas show.
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU (!) You'll surely recognize this timeless old standard ... at least until the second chorus, where it takes a bizarre turn as a rejected lover tries to "get even", ending in a futile childish taunt!
WALTZ FOR DEBBY (!) A beautiful jazz standard by the great pianist Bill Evans. Will touch the heart of any dad who's ever had a little girl. Now being sung by Realtime, 2005 International Champion quartet..
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