Deke Sharon

Get your guys singing classic rock hits, contemporary a cappella style.

Sting's poignant song expresses our vulnerability, and this sensitive arrangement will touch the hearts of singers and audiences alike. Written in the collegiate a cappella style but accessible to sol...

Few pop songs feature better harmonies than those of the Beach Boys, and Help Me Rhonda is one of their best, with a great close harmony chorus over a swinging bass line. The melody is in the Tenor 1...

Originally made famous by Kay Starr, this arrangement transforms the song into a playful barbershop swing, with the melody in the Tenor 2 line, and lots of right homophony.

Originally made famous by Kay Starr, this arrangement transforms the song into a playful barbershop swing, with the melody in the Tenor 2 line, and lots of right homophony.

Take a rock and roll hajj back to the psychedelic '60s on Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet. Packed with energy, this arrangement makes for a great show opener, closer or encore.

Take a rock and roll hajj back to the psychedelic '60s on Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet. Packed with energy, this arrangement makes for a great show opener, closer or encore.

Playful, sweet, melodic... this arrangement brings out all of the best elements of this Beatles ditty, with the melody bouncing between the various voices. When your singers are sixty-four, theyll sti...

As sung by Straight No Chaser on their chart topping album With a Twist, this classic rock song feature's Queen's classic swooping vocal harmonies. Can be sung by one soloist or several (as on the SNC...

More than any other person, Deke Sharon is responsible for the current success of pop a cappella. Founder of the House Jacks (the original 'rock band without instruments'), Deke continues to influence...

First performed by The Persuasions and popularized by The Nylons, this tune has been sung by countless contemporary a cappella groups. Originally from the collection Contemporary A Cappella Volume 1,...

Popularized by Roberta Flack in the 1970s, updated by the Fugees and Lauryn Hill in the 90s, this song connects with many generations. This arrangement provides a terrific vehicle to show off the tale...

This #1 song from the Footloose soundtrack, sung by Bonnie Tyler, was one of the biggest songs of the 1980s. Bombastic and fun, it's a great feature for a female soloist, and makes a great show closer...

In the tradition of the Singers Unlimited, Real Group and Take 6, this dense 6-part arrangement of the George Shearing classic is a perfect showcase for an experienced vocal jazz ensemble. Starts as a...

In the tradition of the Singers Unlimited, Real Group and Take 6, this dense 6-part arrangement of the George Shearing classic is a perfect showcase for an experienced vocal jazz ensemble. Starts as a...

Originally recorded by Eric Clapton and produced by Kenneth Babyface Edmonds for the soundtrack of the 1996 film Phenomenon, this brand new arrangement from the powerhouse arranging team of Deke Sharo...

Originally published in the collection Jazz Standards, this little gem is perfect for your fall concert. Lush rubato chords roll through most of the song, but the bridge is a snappy up tempo wake-up c...

A perennial favorite of student a cappella groups since one-hit wonder Deep Blue Something charted in the 90s, this upbeat tune is finally available in published form. Available for SATB and TTBB. Per...

Let your students express themselves with this 90s soft metal hit by Incubus. In the collegiate a cappella style, this song brings a message of self-empowerment: When I drive myself my light is found....

Let your students express themselves with this 90s soft metal hit by Incubus. In the collegiate a cappella style, this song brings a message of self-empowerment: When I drive myself my light is found....

Popularized by Roberta Flack in the 1970s, updated by the Fugees and Lauryn Hill in the 90s, this song connects with many generations. This arrangement provides a terrific vehicle to show off the tale...

At last, a song for your mixed ensemble that wants to sing 21st century music in the college a cappella style! This ballad by Five For Fighting features a high, light tenor solo singing about that com...

At last, a song for your mixed ensemble that wants to sing 21st century music in the college a cappella style! This ballad by Five For Fighting features a high, light tenor solo singing about that com...

With Latin music growing in popularity, here is a fun way to integrate an important cultural phenomenon into your program. This collection of four traditional songs represent but four of the many Lati...