Territory code: A07

Teachers keep returning to Dan Coates's Rolling Stone Easy Piano Sheet Music Classics volumes for accessible pop standards, and Mark Hayes's festive choral arrangements dominate the holiday season. Leigh Harline's When You Wish Upon a Star works equally well in both SATB and SAB settings. Kirby Shaw's Orange Colored Sky consistently draws interest from choral directors seeking jazz-inflected pieces that engage students.

Phil Collins's Strangers Like Me and Paul Williams's Rainbow Connection both arrived in multiple formats this year, including SATB octavos, 2-part arrangements, and SoundTrax CDs for accompaniment. These additions give directors flexible options for different ensemble sizes and rehearsal needs.

Kirby Shaw's work spans 40 titles in this collection and reflects decades of experience coaching choral directors across five continents. His arrangements like Orange Colored Sky balance accessibility with musicality, drawing from his formal training in both music education and choral conducting. His reputation rests on the ability to make rehearsal fun while maintaining musical substance.

Howard Shore contributes 71 titles, with his film and fantasy scores reaching teachers looking for cinematic material that captures students' imagination. The Dwarf Lords from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey showcases his gift for writing dramatic, memorable melodies in accessible keys.

James Taylor's 47 contributions include both solo piano work and choral arrangements that draw from his folk and pop catalog. That Lonesome Road, an a cappella SATB octavo, demonstrates how his songwriting translates effectively to ensemble singing without instrumental support.

Victor López brings 44 arrangements to the collection with particular strength in jazz ensemble writing. His work Celebration shows the kind of rhythmic vitality and ensemble interplay that helps jazz programs build foundational skills.