Here is a list of some of my arrangements. Most of these are available from the Sweet Adelines Int’l sales listings, which can be accessed using : sweetadelinesintl.com - under resources, then Find and Get Music.
I have indicated whether they are suitable for contest and the degree of difficulty. For previews please contact the SAI music sales site. If they are classified as n/a for a preview, please contact me directly for a preview. I can send a previews by pdf., and a Finale sound file if requested. My policy is a 10 day period before ordering or not. When ordering from SAI directly, they will ask for payment in the form of a credit card or check.
Elaine Gain,
3104 Ernie Ln.,
R.R.1 Battersea,
ON CAN
K0H 1H0
Per copy fees vary on selection, and publisher, and can be paid directly to SAI, most are $3.20 per copy for members , or $4.25 for non-members. If you have any difficulty as a non-members accessing non-Hall Leonard published arrangements, it will come up as, 'n/a' please contact me directly.
If you are a non-member and want to preview arrangements which are any other publisher than Hall Leonard, you will not be given the previews, and they cannot sell them to you. You can contact me for more information at 613-353-2191 or email elainegain@xplornet.com
Some of my selections have good quality learning tracks which can be emailed by MP3 files for $40. Others have tracks prepared by other people e.g. Donya Metzger, Jen Cooke. You can contact them directly.
NEW RELEASES
Rainbow - Kacey Musgraves, Hemby McNally - Medium difficulty - brand new, beautiful ballad. Not for contest.
Shallow - by Lady Gaga from A Star is Born - medium Difficulty - not for contest
Love is Christmas - by Sara Bareilles - medium difficulty - brand new for the holidays!
The Gift - by Elaine Gain - easy - a song of thanks and encouragement
Stand By Me - by Leiber, Stoller& Benn E King - Easy to Medium difficulty - sung at Megan & Harry's wedding. Not for contest.
When My Baby Smiles at Me / Zing! Went the Strings of my Heart Medley - Medium Difficulty - Contest uptune. Scores well.
Home - Peter Van Steeden, Harry & Jeff Clarkson - Medium difficulty. Brand new contest ballad. Scores well. Lovely tune and beautiful lyrics, brings tears to your eyes.
Can't Stop The Feeling- by Justin Timberlake - medium difficulty - very singable and great fun, available at SAI Music Sales
Ahead By A Century- by The Tragically Hip Band, available in women's BBS , men's BBS, choral a SATB with piano / guitar accompaniment, medium difficulty learning tracks available for women by Donya Metzger, buy
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There's A New Day Coming- brand new contest uptunes, public domain, buy directly from me, about the "Me Too " movement with a positive message. learning tracks possibly.
Better When I'm Dancing- Meghan Trainor- theme from Peanuts movie, medium difficulty, -good opportunity for instrumental rhythm section
With Bells On - or ( I'll Be Home With Bells On) brand new Christmas song by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers- easy -
All About That Bass (Voice) parody or original lyrics- Meghan Trainor -4 parts medium
Count On Me- Bruno Mars –easy 4 parts
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – (slower ballad style) -Carole King
True Colors - by Cyndi Lauper, easy to medium 4 parts
All of Me (Loves All of You), John Legend, easy to medium.
All The Things You Are – beautiful, new contest ballad, medium difficulty
Roar – show song, Katy Perry, medium difficulty, I have learning tracks for it
Africa- by Toto, show song, medium difficulty, 4 parts only
Happy –by Pharrell Williams –show, a cappella style, lead solo line with back-up, very popular right now! Easy
That's Christmas To Me - by the Pentatonix a lovely Christmas nostalgic song adapted for 4 women's voices.
Exactly Like You - new contest uptune, great for quartet of chorus, Donya Metzger tracks available
Fight Song - Rachael Platten -a rousing cheer for anyone experiencing challenges, fighting to overcome
Little Black Dress- Sara Bareilles - starting a new life after romance ended- show song
Ring Them Bells - Bob Dylan -sung by Heart, and Joan Biaz, Sheryl Crow good for Christmas or anytime
Thinking Out Loud- Ed Sheeran - winner of Grammy for best single 2015-beautiful love song.
To Believe - sung by Jackie Evancho, lovely inspirational song, for Holidays or anytime
Other Arrangements:
Alberta Bound -show song *easy
Any Man of Mine - show song Shania Twain **medium
As Long As I’m Singing My Song new contest uptune Bobby Darin ** medium good for YWIH
Bad Romance ( Lady Gaga) -show song, novelty,** medium
Beyond the Sea new beautiful ballad , not for contest**medium
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – show song Jersey Boys *easy
‘Cause I’m a Woman show song Peggy Lee *easy
Celine Dion Medley (SA Int’l listing) show song 3 songs Tell Him, Because You Loved Me, My Heart
Cheek to Cheek - contest uptune Irving Berlin Fred Astaire dance song *easy -learning tracks
Crabbuckit – novelty song by K-OS and the Good Lovelies, show, **medium
Cry me a River - show song, modern jazzy, but with some strong BBS chords- **medium
Dancing Queen (SA Int’l listing) show song ABBA *easy -learning tracks available
Flashdance…What a Feeling new show song Irene Cara *easy -learning tracks available
Flight of the Royal George – historical ballad about the war of 1812 (men’s voicing)
Good Vibrations- Beach Boys- easy four parts, good for shows -
Grown-up Christmas List –new Christmas song Kelly Clarkson, Natalie Cole **medium
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen – easy / medium
Have You Forgotten - contest ballad
Hold On Tight to Your Dream show song Electric Light Orchestra from ‘80’s
Hey Soul Sister -new song by Train- so much fun! -a cappella /BBS style medium word changes to suit women
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash ‘70’s new stuff- a cappella / BBSstyle show song good for quartets and choruses *easy
In My Daughter’s Eyes show song Martina McBride **medium
I’ve Got Rhythm - show song
I Want You Back ( Michael Jackson) -show song - brand new a cappella/ BBS
Joni Mitchell Medley - (SA Int’l listing) show songs (Both Sides Now & Big Yellow Taxi) **medium
Kiss to Build a Dream On (Louis Armstrong) – contest –type ballad or swing ballad
La Vie En Rose show song/ contest possibilities Edith Piaff *easy
Loading Up the Mandy Lee – contest uptune, medium, river boat song, like “Showboat” driving beat
Love Me – Elvis Presley men’s arrangement **easy
Ma He’s Making Eyes at Me/ Oh Johnny Oh Medley – new contest uptune cute twist at end ** medium good for YWIH
Mamma Mia (SA Int’l listing) show song ABBA **medium learning tracks available
My Baby Just Cares for Me new contest uptune *easy
Pal of My Dreams new contest ballad *easy (like My Buddy or Oh how I Miss You Tonight)but different
Rock-a-bye Baby Days – contest uptune –brand new swinging fun filled ** medium
Rolling in the Deep - Adele – show song –brand new hot bluesy stlye
Save the Last Dance for Me -SAInt’l listing )show song, Michael Buble **medium/difficult learning tracks
Sweetheart of Sweet Sixteen –classic contest ballad, brand new really touching ** medium
Super Trouper (SAInt’l listing) show song ABBA **medium learning tracks available
The Rainbow Connection- Muppets theme
The Old Refrain new contest Ballad -old sweet Mother song **medium
When Santa Got Stuck Up the Chimney -Christmas show song -brand new *easy
Where the Boys Are - Connie Francis –song (available at Int’l sales)
Wherever You Are- (Military Wives Choir) Mealor- not for contest Medium (for higher leads)
Who I Am – (Jessica Andrews) – verse bass melody **medium
Winter Wonderland show song seasonal **medium
You Are My Sunshine – contest/ballad/strong **easy to medium
You Light Up My Life – pop /show Debbie Boon
You Should See My Sweetie –contest uptune- brand new great swinging uptune **medium
You Will Walk In Good Company- (sung by k.d. Lang) – not for contest, medium
Most have copyright clearances and if you choose one which is not cleared, I will apply for the clearances for you. The arrangements at SA Int’l Music Sales are all cleared and are sold for $3.20 for members, $4.25 for non-members per copy fees, which go to SAI for payment and they send 50% of this to the publishers directly. The arranger receives 25% of the per copy fees as payment, and SAI gets 5he other 25% for office handling expenses.