The Novello Barbershop series offers unaccompanied arrangements of a variety of well-loved songs from the 1940s to the 1970s.

Arranger Nicholas Hare has endeavoured to share the interest among all the voiceparts, but each singer should be aware at all times of who has the melody, so that it is allowed to stand out. A discreet use of soloists is often appropriate.

Blend and balance of the harmony is another vital element insuccessful performance of this music, and v...