Chor Exclusiv Band 1: SAB Choral Book

These arrangements deliver immediate musicality without sacrificing craft. Gerlitz has chosen iconic melodies that your singers already know, then written three-part harmony that sits naturally in SAB voicing, which means your tenors won't feel like second-class citizens and your sopranos won't be bored. The variety across eight songs keeps rehearsals engaging and gives you genuine concert-programming flexibility.

Accessible without being simple. These eight arrangements preserve the emotional warmth and groove of their source material while honoring the three-part texture. You'll hear the recognizable hooks and choruses your singers expect, supported by harmony that breathes and moves naturally.

SAB choirs of intermediate ability working toward concerts that appeal to audiences beyond traditional classical repertoire. This collection works equally well for community choirs, church music programs, or high school ensembles building confidence in contemporary styles. Singers who love these songs in their original forms will engage fully with well-crafted three-part versions.

• Let your singers listen to the original recordings before rehearsal. Familiarity with the source material accelerates learning and keeps energy high.
• Balance the tenor line carefully during sectionals; these melodies often sit higher than traditional male-voice arrangements, which changes the acoustic picture in your full choir.
• Treat the rhythmic content with confidence. Pop and rock grooves demand forward motion and precision; don't let your singers drift into classical legato if the style calls for something tighter.

Use this collection for a pop and jazz concert or as the contemporary anchor in a mixed-style program. Individual songs work as standalone selections or concert closers. The variety of tempos and moods makes it easy to program the book strategically; pair something upbeat like 'Don't Worry Be Happy' with a slower moment like 'Dream A Little Dream of Me' to shape your concert's emotional arc.

• Reading three-part SAB harmony across varied melodic ranges
• Singing contemporary popular music styles with ensemble awareness
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in pop and jazz grooves
• Balancing melody with harmonic support across all three voice parts