BWV 578 (J. S. Bach) (Level 1) SSAATTBB a cappella. The Swingle Singers have often used this fugue as a concert opener. The challenge in singing without a rhythm section is to make the piece swing without the help of the instruments.

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BACH-APELLA AND CLASSICS During the past few years the Swingle Singers have been performing more of their concerts a cappella. I have arranged some of the early classical pieces and many of my recent arrangements to be sung without instrumental accompaniment. All Swingle octavos are sold as singles not in packs of 16.