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Ad Astra—Jacob Narverud. Highly rhythmic
in both accompaniment and voices with
independent vocal lines, this work simply
radiates energy with a message of hope and
empowerment: "To the stars through difficulties,
look upward, move forward, leave all cares
behind." Impressive and accessible!
11162004 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Dt All That Hath Life and Breath—Rollo Dilworth.
e With a text based on Psalm 150, this a cappella
anthem uses spiritual, jazz, and gospel elements.
After a contemplative opening, the music shifts to
upbeat and declamatory as the basses lay down
an ostinato pattern on which the tenors, altos, and
sopranos layer their vocal riffs. This is a powerful
anthem suited to open or close your concert.
10992420 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
Le Anvil Chorus (from "Il Trovatore")—Giuseppe
Verdi/arr. Jonny Priano. This operatic gem for
choir is often referred to as "The Gypsy Chorus."
The drama and playfulness of the original
orchestration are well preserved in this playable
piano accompaniment, while Verdi's glorious
melody and harmonies remain intact. Also
included are parts for two percussive anvils and
an IPA pronunciation guide for the Italian text.
10985259 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.05
Lt Ave Generosa—Ola Gjeilo. This setting of
Hildegard of Bingen's Ave Generosa text uses
a hauntingly joyful tonality, paying homage to
the mysterious story of Mary. A beautiful middle
section is surrounded by contrasting modal
beginning and ending sections. The juxtaposition
of sustained and moving moments holds true
to the composer's style, while the harmonic
structure and vocal construction offer very fresh
textures. Highly recommended!
10994173 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.85
Back and Forth on the Ferry—Gwyneth
Walker. This lively work incorporates a sprightly
piano accompaniment with the wonderful poem
Recuerdo by Edna St. Vincent Millay, along with
body movements, to create a real mood piece
that is fun and memorable.
11164767 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.60
Can We Sing the Darkness to Light?—Kyle
Pederson. The text of this work invites the listener
to imagine a world without weapons of war
where the human experience is defined through
the lens of mercy and compassion. The music is
peaceful and very appropriate to the text with little
divisi in the choral parts and a supportive piano
accompaniment.
10994208 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55
Come, Ye Thankful for the Beauty—arr.
Pepper Choplin. Two well-known hymns are
woven together both thematically and musically
in this anthem that's appropriate for Thanksgiving
or any occasion where thankfulness for God's
creation is the focus. Flexibly voiced for SAB or
SATB, this effective musical representation of
God's provision can be quickly learned.
10998918 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.20
L Dawn—Steven James Schmidt. From "Bravo"
- a musical about the Holocaust and World War
II, this song has the energy and flow of a tune
for the theater. The lyrics tell of the search for
meaning, hope and light in the time of darkness
and destruction.
10996171 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
te Deep in the Night—Jussi Chydenius. Originally
published in the collection Sun, Moon, Sea, and
Stars, this piece sets a poem by Sara Teasdale
that likens a heart seeking its love to a swallow's
cry. Chydenius's rich harmonies, syncopated
melodies, and modal inflections paint an image
of the starry night, while the underpinning bass
ostinato provides rhythmic drive. A great piece to
challenge your chamber choir.
11160152 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
te Falling into Mercy—Kim Andre Arnesen. With a
text centered around divine love, and the depths
of that love, the music is characterized by slow-
moving cluster chords, soaring voice leading,
and first inversion chords that give a feeling of
something endless - creating a musical image that
echoes the text, "to keep falling, endlessly."
10992421 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
De Fly Away, Sparrow—arr. Patti Drennan. This
American folk song is beautifully arranged for
treble voices and piano with an optional flute
obbligato. Well-crafted voice leading and lush
harmonies set a meaningful text, and the flowing
piano part supports the voices. Very pretty!
11001346 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Le Gifts—Victor C. Johnson. Sara Teasdale's poig-
nant commentary on the challenges and rewards
of love is the foundation of this sensitive choral
setting. Strong homophonic writing puts a focus
on the words, while scattered harmonic suspen-
sions and gentle ebbs and flows of tempo invite
a deep understanding of the text. "These are the
gifts of love."
10993645 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
te Hark! I Hear the Harps Eternal—arr. Craig
Carnahan. Here is a rousing setting for a cappella
chorus on the tune Invitation from the shape note
collection Southern Harmony of 1835. With an
alternate text for the Christmas season, and two
performance options for mixed and men's chorus,
this promises to be a highlight of any concert or
worship experience.
11164348 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
t Healing Heart—Jacob Narverud. The healing
power of time is beautifully represented in
this tender piece for unaccompanied chorus.
Narverud's gentle repetitions of the words "healing
heart" and cluster chord ostinatos show us how,
with each new breath and every heartbeat, the pain
of life's disappointments is transformed into hope.
11165735 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55
Le Hey Diddle Diddle—Ken Berg. This setting of
the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is dangerously
close to a groovy choral vamp! The scoring is for
mixed chorus and jazz trio, but it can certainly be
performed with just piano. The storytelling aspect
of the text allows for some intriguing performance
opportunities. The moments of unison singing,
call-and-response, and a relentless rhythmic drive
make this a great option for a concert closer.
10995728 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.80
De Let the Music Fill Your Soul—Jacob Narverud.
Robert Bode's text infuses this original song with
a message of music advocacy and appreciation.
The rhythmic piano accompaniment sets up a
nice groove in the compound meter for the choral
parts to stretch against with duples and triples.
This is a special piece that will be a great signature
song for your choir, or can be used as a dramatic
way to open or close your concert. Wonderful!
10992435 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Little Boy Blue—Ken Berg. This setting of
the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is a lullaby
disguised as a ballad. Scored for mixed chorus
and jazz trio, it can alternately be performed with
three hands on a piano. The tight harmonies and
relaxed rhythms make for a cool but passionate
presentation. The text also allows for introspection
on the stages of life that can provoke a thoughtful
response from singers and listeners alike.
11164300 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
te The Lone Wild Bird—Richard Burchard. Using
a popular text, this setting adds a richness and
harmonic interest not found in other settings in a
very friendly SSAB arrangement. Beautifully set,
sensitive and artisitic, this a cappella selection will
be a favorite for all who sing or hear it.
10984382 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Love: Then and Still—Susan LaBarr. A beautiful
and uplifting love song that addresses the
universal subject of loss. This deeply emotional
work has very accessible vocal lines with a
supportive and flowing piano accompaniment.
10994190 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55
L Lunar Lullaby—Jacob Narverud. Beautiful,
lush choral harmonies, soaring melodies, and
a supportive piano accompaniment that offers
constant motion and contrast to the choral
parts set off an imaginative text that tells of the
"celestial child" in the stars. This challenging yet
accessible and beautifully crafted piece will be
a superb addition to any choral library. Sure to
become a classic!
10984591 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.15
t Lux Aeterna—Eriks Esenvalds. A lush, warm,
and flowing setting of this sacred text in the way
only Esenvalds can do it. Absolutely stunning.
11102001 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
L Melancholy Flower—Naomi LaViolette &
Steven Craig Goodwin. Elegant and tender, an
artistic piano accompaniment first sets the tone
with a delicate motive that is used throughout
the piece. The singers softy enter, humming and
creating harmonic depth, eventually building into
a full choral texture with the descriptive lyrics
evoking a peaceful and calming feeling. A delicate
concert work for mixed choirs.
11161187 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.20
L More Love (from "Songs for the Journey")—
Kevin Siegfried. More Love is the cornerstone
movement of "Songs for the Journey", which was
commissioned to be performed alongside Gabriel
Faure's Requiem and utilizes the same sonorous
combination of horns, harp, organ, violas, cellos,
and bass. "Songs for the Journey" outlines and
explores similar themes as the traditional Latin
Requiem - love, faith, mortality, surrender to an
eternal will - but in a less ecclesiastical framework,
with poems and texts drawn from a variety of
sources, creating a work with a message that is
positive and affirming.
10995765 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
t More Than Enough—Susan LaBarr. From
Wendel Berry's longer poem Satisfactions of a
Mad Farmer, this arrangement paints the picture
of a well-lived life full of gratitude. Highly melodic
and beautifully sustained, this is a chance for
choirs to explore tone and line.
10994223 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
te My Companion—Elaine Hagenberg. Elaine Hag-
enberg's exquisite a cappella setting of a text
by American poet Edith Franklin Wyatt speaks
of companionship and the joys of sharing it
as we travel along the road of life. Gorgeous
harmonies, hanging cluster cadences, and
soaring melodies create an unforgettable
experience. Commissioned as a memorial and
tribute, it can also serve as a year-end concert
or graduation selection.
10984422 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
te Nearer, My God to Thee—Mark Patterson.
Mark Patterson has created a lush SATB divisi a
cappella setting of this timeless hymn that prompts
the listener to pause and gain a new perspective.
Close harmonies and atmospheric background
moving voices are especially memorable.
10999903 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
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