Sam Cooke Sheet Music

Who it's for

• Choir directors seeking contemporary classic arrangements for mixed, treble, and men's ensembles
• String and band directors looking to add pop and soul standards to their repertoire
• Solo singers and pianists wanting iconic Cooke songs in lead sheet and folio formats

What's inside

• Choral octavos in SATB, SAB, SSA/SSAA, and TTB voicings arranged by Greg Gilpin and Jay Althouse
• String orchestra and band arrangements from Grades 1 to 2.5, including marching band settings
• Lead sheets, folios, guitar arrangements, and PDF downloads for flexible performance needs
• Songs spanning "A Change Is Gonna Come," "(What a) Wonderful World," and other Cooke standards

Things to consider

Start by identifying your ensemble type and voicing needs: choral octavos work best for groups rehearsing together, while folios suit solo performers or small groups. Grade levels here range from very easy (Grade 1) for young or new singers to Grade 2.5 for more experienced groups, so check arrangement difficulty before purchasing. If you're pairing vocal arrangements with accompaniment, keyboard parts are included with most octavos, and separate guitar arrangements are available for acoustic settings.