This swingin chart includes a solo for female voice, and two dynamic modulations. The last key change helps build drama as the chart drives into an exciting, hard swing and then mellows down into a rubato ending. Written out parts for piano and bass. Recorded by the UNC Axidentals on Hot IX.

Spatial bossa nova, with short alto solos. A lyrical and romantic original tune by UNT singer/songwriter, Rosana Eckert. Piano and bass parts are chord charts. Recording available by Millikin Un. on "Small Talk." (Also available in SSAA!)

New! A charming and poignant tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald. This Grammy winning ballad was composed by guitarist Kenny Burrell and recorded by DeeDee Bridgewater. Features intermittant solos throughout. (Also available in SSAA!)

Lovely, a capella ballad with poignant lyrics by composer, Zanuck Lindsey. Mostly 4-part; features brief tenor solo. Commissioned by The Phoenix Chamber Choir, Ramona Luengen, Conductor. Recording available by First Take on "Take Two."

Very fun, medium swing with adorable lyrics. Big band style soli section is challenging but worth it. (Can substitute scat soli for it as an option) Fully written out piano, bass and drum parts.

This beautiful, a capella ballad arrangement is based on a song by singer, Cathy Segal-Garcia. It is four-part throughout, very lyrical and romantic, with an earthy flavor. Features brief tenor or alto solo. Recording available by Jazz Transit on "Moondance."

A capella, samba with swing soli and improvisation sections. If you have a strong bass singer and vocal percussionist, try this one! The song is by Bobby McFerrin. The arrangement as recorded by Phil Mattson and the p.m. singers on "Jubilee." (Go to Books/CDs to order CD.)

A funky version of this old standard. It sometimes goes into thick chord voicings and reharmonization. The piano and bass parts are chord charts. As recorded by a student group of Michele's.

NEW! This up tempo shuffle is exciting and makes a great open or closer. Has an exciting soli section. Original tune by LA singer Bill Cantos.

NEW!This beautiful song (new with Sound Music Pubs) is set as a lyrical, haunting bossa nova. Brief soli section.

Who would've thought this Joni Mitchell folk song could be so, transformed! As recorded by Phil Mattson and the p.m. singers on "Night in the City." (Go to Books/CDs to order CD.) The piano and bass parts are chord charts.

This is a relatively simple, elegant version of the great Horace Silver ballad. Piano and bass parts are chord charts. This arrangement has recently been revised to included a new verse! Recording available by Millikin Un. (Also available in SSAA!)

Light hearted and swinging. This chart is fun, makes a great opener, and has room for scat solos. The song is an original tune by composer Bruce Brown. Piano and bass parts are chord charts. Manuscript

This version of the old pop tune builds and builds, finally culminating in an exciting gospel-like section. As recorded by a student group of Michele's. Piano and bass parts are chord charts.

Bossa nova, with a soli section in the middle. This is an original tune by composer Bruce Brown. Piano and bass parts are chord charts. Manuscript

Spatial bossa nova, with short alto solos. A lyrical and romantic original tune by UNT singer/songwriter, Rosana Eckert. Piano and bass parts are chord charts. Recording (SATB version) available by Millikin Un. on "Small Talk."

NEW! Available in both SATB and SSAA. This trio of a capella jazz arrangements features three very fun, quick to learn Holiday songs: Winter Wonderland, O Christmas Tree, Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town.

A capella. This chart is a challenge, but worth it if you\'re group is up for it. Its a very sweet tune, and the arrangement is reharmonized in a very interesting way.

Who would've thought this Joni Mitchell folk song could be so, transformed! The SATB version (see above) is recorded by Phil Mattson and the p.m. singers on "Night in the City." (Go to Books/CDs to order CD.) The piano and bass parts are chord charts.

This is a relatively simple, elegant version of the great Horace Silver ballad. Piano and bass parts are chord charts. This arrangement has recently been revised to included a new verse! Recording (SATB version) available by Millikin Un.

Has scat solo, key changes, and improv. solo. This fun chart is joyful and energetic. The song is by the great Antonio Carlos Jobim. Piano and bass parts are chord changes. Recording (SATB version) available by Singcopation.

Brand new with Heritage Jazz Press! Designed to by a very fun and workable swinger. Written out rhythm section parts.

This familiar carol is four part all the way through. After a reharmonized, choral first verse, it goes into a rock/folk groove. Original arrangement concept for CD, "Mary Christmas" by singer, "Mary Hylan Cain.

NEW! This fun, 4-part, a capella rendition of the great Alfred Burt carol would be an energetic addition to your Holiday program. Set in a 5/4 meter, it's colorful harmonies and one surprise key change adds up to a very fresh and joyful arrangement.

Very adventurous, a capella latin. Lyrics by Amy Engelhardt. Various meter changes. As recorded by M-Pact on "The Carol Commission"

Available in both SATB and SSAA. This trio of a capella jazz arrangements features three very fun, quick to learn Holiday songs: Jingle Bell Rock, I'll Be Home for Christmas, and Let it Snow.

Fun, and creative version of this Christmas song. As recorded by Jazzchor (Germany) under the direction of Wolfgang Diefenbach on "Christmas Goes Jazz." Pianos and bass parts are chord charts. Manuscript

With a spacial, modal, Ralph Towner flavor. Very striking. Recording available by Beachfront Property on "A Beachfront Christmas." Piano and bass parts are chord charts. Manuscript

This arrangement is part of a new compilation of twelve works compiled by Jerry Rubino called, "A Merry Little Christmas." It represents choral arrangements by many different well respected arrangers. Michele's contribution is a bright, exciting version of, "Rudolph," as originally recorded by vocal group, Beachfront Property.

This is a four part traditional choral arrangement. It is short and sweet; designed to be a nice supplement to your Christmas program.

Designed for solo jazz singers, teachers, and is ideal for classroom use. Topics include communicating emotion through the text, personalizing the song, coloring the melody, phrasing, elements of style, rhythmic grooves, repertoire development, writing a lead sheet, transposing, creating an arrangement, organizing a gig book, rehearsing a rhythm section, sitting in, and so on. Practice CD features Peter Eldridge and Michele on vocals.
(Alfred Publishing) Click here for more info.

Night in the City is the first CD recorded by Phil Mattson and the pm singers. This six-voice group helped to pioneer the art of singing complex, six-part harmony in live performance in the 1980's. Click here for more info.

Complete guide to scat singing, from beginning level to advanced. Practice CD features Darmon Meader, Don Shelton and Michele on vocals. Vocal can be turned off to use tracks as accompaniment for practice. Exercises, jazz theory, glossary, interviews with jazz singers, discography, excercises for classroom use, and more.
(Advance Music) Click here for more info.