Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) (arr. Kirby Shaw): SSA Choral Octavo
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Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) (arr. Kirby Shaw): SSA Choral Octavo

Arranged by Kirby Shaw

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS01627551

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About the Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Kirby Shaw

Kirby Shaw's influence extends across music education globally, with teaching residencies in 45 states and eight countries. He holds degrees in Music Education and Choral Composition from San Jose State University, plus a DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington. His career spans founding and directing acclaimed vocal jazz ensembles at College of the Siskiyous, Colorado State University, and the University of Missouri at Kansas City, where he brought both pedagogical rigor and infectious enthusiasm to every rehearsal room he entered.

As a composer and arranger, Shaw has created over 2500 works for choir, with nearly 20 million copies in circulation worldwide. His arrangements have earned multiple ASCAP awards and continue to be performed by choirs of all levels. Beyond the printed page, Shaw has worked one-on-one with vocalists including Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, and Jon Hendricks, and remains active as a performer with the a cappella ensemble Just 4 Kicks.

Why we love this

Shaw understands exactly how to make a beloved standard feel fresh without compromising its essential character. This arrangement honors the bossa nova sophistication of the original while fitting squarely within the capabilities of developing choirs, offering both musical authenticity and practical teachability that rarely appear together.

What to expect

Warm, intimate, and gently swaying. The arrangement captures the contemplative beauty of Rio's night sky while keeping the music grounded in a relaxed, conversational groove that invites listeners into a private moment.

Who it's for

Choirs ready to explore jazz and Latin idioms with genuine musicality will find this arrangement both accessible and artistically rewarding. The SSA voicing works for developing high school ensembles, college non-majors, and community groups seeking sophisticated pop repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the phrasing around the Portuguese text and English lyrics as equally valid versions. The rhythmic character of both languages informs the melody's natural breathing points.
  • Let the accompaniment breathe with a relaxed jazz feel rather than metronomic precision. The swing and space in the rhythm section creates the environment where the SSA voices can float.
  • Balance the soprano lines carefully so the divisi sections enhance rather than overwhelm the overall sonority. These moments add color, not weight.

How to use it

Position this as a concert closer or opening number to set a sophisticated mood. It pairs naturally with other jazz or Latin selections and offers a reprieve from more dramatic choral literature, making it ideal for spring pops concerts or variety-focused programs.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in jazz style (swing, phrasing, interpretation of straight versus swung rhythms)
  • Bossa nova rhythm and Latin feel
  • SSA voicing blend and balance
  • English and Portuguese text clarity in a single piece
  • Expressive legit singing within a rhythmically grounded style

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