Playlist 2

Collective Music 2017

at last

His Eye Is On the Sparrow performed by Valencia High School's Jazz, 2n4.
Arranged by: Kerry Marsh
Under the direction of: Christine Tavares-Mocha
Recording produced by: Francis Buckley

Soloist: Paulaine Sano

valenciachoir.com
francisbuckley.com

His Eye Is On the Sparrow (Valencia High School 2n4)

The George Harrison song is arranged with a contemporary approach using reharmonization and multi-meter with varied textures in the vocals and rhythm section throughout.  

Here Comes The Sun (Level 4.5 SSATB)

An a cappella arrangement of the Etta James classic, written for women's choir.  12/8 ballad, like the original recordings, but with a bit of reharmonization for contemporary color.  

At Last (SSSAAA - L4) - KerryMarsh.com Demo

From the album "Legacy" by Western Michigan University's "Gold Company." With an incredibly powerful lyric and exciting vocals, this arrangement of Becca Stevens' tune "Weightless" will surely be a favorite for your vocal jazz ensemble!

Weightless

The main feature is Sara Bareilles' beautiful jazz waltz "Bluebird," with her other piece serving as bookends
a capella

Kaleidoscope Heart/Bluebird

This is the full collection of recordings released on four albums by Sacramento State Vocal Jazz under the direction of Kerry Marsh.  The albums were released between 2003 and 2008.  Plans are underway for a fifth album to be released in the Spring of 2013!
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The albums represented here are "On the Outside", "In the Winelight", "In Your Eyes" and "Pale Blue Dot".

In the Winelight, arr. Marsh

Minuano, arr. Marsh

The Cole Porter standard from the Great American Songbook is arranged for a capella vocal jazz ensemble in sort of a Take 6 style.

What Is This Thing Called Love

Full demo for my arrangement of Ray Charles' "Hallelujah, I Love Him So" for vocal jazz ensemble.  Features four horn parts written with flexible instrumentation.

Hallelujah I Love Him So - Level 3 SATB with horns

An all-treble/women's choir version of the arrangement of the Classics IV hit (and based on Imogen Heap's interpretation)