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Patriotic numbers, spirituals, jazz, and
folk songs all make up a very unique
type of music that is uniquely American.
t All the Pretty Little Horses (from "Four
American Folk Songs")—arr. Frank Ferko.
Commissioned by the Choir of Trinity College
(Melbourne) for their U.S. concert tour in 2020.
This minor-mode lullaby is set in close harmonies
which amplify its dual nature: sometimes soothing,
sometimes a bit ominous.
11316633 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
America the Beautiful—Samuel A. Ward/arr.
Richard A. Nichols. This setting of one of our
most beloved patriotic hymns emits true sincerity
and passion. The accompaniment is compelling
and the harmonic surprises are deeply satisfying.
Instead of offering us just another arrangement to
sing at patriotic events, this rendition sets itself a
part from the rest. Powerful and inspiring!
11197228 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
t Bright Morning Stars—arr. Jay Althouse.
"Bright morning stars are rising...Day is breaking
in my soul..." This Appalachian folksong, arranged
for a cappella voices, has a contemplative,
spiritual quality. Opening and closing with a trio,
it's a wonderful example of the old-time American
music style.
11195166 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
D Bye and Bye—arr. Rollo Dilworth. This stylized
gospel arrangement of the traditional spiritual
features a terrific layered bridge section with
traditional gospel stacking. Rock-solid choral
writing and a beautifully written piano part give
this moving selection an authentic gospel sound.
11203717 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11203718 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11203719 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
t Danny Boy—arr. Joshua Pacey. Set to one of
Ireland's most famous folk tunes, this is Danny
Boy ina cappella arrangement written for VOCES8
featuring SATB with divisi into eight parts with
bass and tenor solos.
11195928 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 4.00
t Death Came A-Knockin' (Travelin' Shoes)—
Ruthie Foster/arr. Paul Rardin. This bluesy
setting requires three treble soloists with power
and confidence. The choral backgrounds are
deliberately sparse imitating guitar, light organ,
and banjo until a climactic group shout. The
music is driving and relentless as the singers are
determined to be "ready to go" into the kingdom of
God. The characters in this unique and compelling
work are mother, sister, brother, neighbor,
preacher, and finally, self, which reminds us that all
of us will all face this journey, so we had best live
right and shout "Hallelujah" when our turn comes.
11316622 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.05
t Deep River—Alexander Lloyd Blake. This
moving arrangement of a beloved spiritual speaks
with authenticity. With deep rich harmonies and
extended ranges, it will challenge and satisfy the
mature ensemble.
11202054 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-MA 2.00
t Drill, Ye Tarriers, Drill—arr. Brian Tate. This
American folk song from the time of the building of
the railroads is familiar, brawny and humorous. The
arrangement, which includes body percussion, is
enjoyable and the story comical, making it a great
concert selection.
11199811 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
D Elijah Rock—arr. Rollo Dilworth. Building on
the heritage of the great arrangements of Jester
Hairston and Moses Hogan, Rollo Dilworth has
created his own unique approach to the traditional
spiritual. Through layering of motivic material
and percussive effects in the lyrics, elements of
jazz, blues, and gospel music combine to great
success in this accompanied version of Elijah's
dramatic ascension into heaven.
11203941 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit—arr. Bob Chil-
cott. Brimming with groove and energy, this
arrangement of the popular spiritual is a show-
stopper! The syncopated melodies and jazz-
infused harmonies are well supported by the
piano accompaniment, which features a walking
bass. Perfect for adding a bit of spark to any
concert program.
11193332 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.35
t Folk Song Medley—arr. Emily Dickens. This five-
minute arrangement for VOCES8 draws together a
pair of stunningly emotive melodic lines from the
Scottish and Irish folk traditions, My Lagan Love
and She Moved Through the Fair. The lower voices
create a drone on which the tenor and upper
voices explore the beautifully simple and instantly
recognizable harmonies of these folk songs.
11195920 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
t Good News!—arr. Rosephanye Powell. Comm-
issioned for the ACDA National Convention in
New York, 2003, Rosephanye Powell has brought
her classic style to this beloved spiritual. This
arrangement is rhythmic, vibrant and fun with
excellent vocal writing and energy.
11197233 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55
t Gospel Plow—arr. Hans Bridger Heruth. This
setting is destined to take its place as one of
the great arrangements of this classic spiritual.
Highly rhythmic and ever energetic, with layered
ostinatos and blues influences, it will be a great
concert closer or highlight.
11190448 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.25
Hard Times Come Again No More—Stephen
Foster/arr. Shawn Kirchner. A banjo-like piano
accompaniment and expressive fiddle stylings
lend folk authenticity to this plaintive and moving
choral setting of Stephen Foster's classic song.
The text is set simply but fully, with individual
vocal parts always retaining a naturalness of line
that create a rich, harmonic composite when
combined with the other parts.
11202985 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
t I Got a Hog and a Pig (from "Five American
Songs")—arr. John Wykoff. This lively, rowdy folk
song is quintessentially American. It's a blast to
learn and sing! "All I need's a pretty little gal, feed
'em when I'm gone."
11316559 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.60
t I'm Seventeen Come Sunday—trans. Percy
Grainger/arr. Carsten Gerlitz. This a cappella
SSATB setting of this popular song widely
known in the British Isles is one of the few choral
versions available. Energetic, lively, and full
of nonsense words, this work will delight your
singers and your audience.
11195938 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
John Henry—arr. Andre Thomas. This robust
treatment of a favorite folk song has a hint of gospel
in its harmonies and piano accompaniment.
It features a full choral sound with short divisi
passages. Premiered by the Virginia Music
Educators Association 2019 Honors Choir, it
is an impressive concert showpiece for single
ensemble or festival performance!
11195896 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
KidSong—Stephen Caldwell. This delightful
medley of beloved children's songs is set in
mixed and asymmetrical meters with a tempo
indication that says "as fast as possible!" Mixed
and treble choirs will enjoy the challenge of
performing these songs with stomps, claps, and
memorable melodies in this crisp setting that will
bring youthful expression and musical vitality to
your concert. Your audience will love it!
11315854 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
AMERICANA
COLLEGIATE
CHOIR
MA JOR WORKS
for Collegiate Choirs
Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption—
Karl Jenkins.
11195568 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.95
Cantus Missae (Mass in E-flat Major, Op 109)—
Josef Gabriel Rheinberger/ed. Gunter Graulich.
11195933 SATB/SATB Choral Score. . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Mass in F Major—Marcel Tyberg.
11165733 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
The World Beloved
(A Bluegrass Mass - Second Edition)—Carol Barnett.
10063096 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95
Venite Adoremus—Michael John Trotta.
11192982 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.99
Vaughan Williams for Choirs 1 (10 sacred pieces
compiled and arranged for accompanied mixed
voices)—Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. John Leavitt.
11196412 Mixed Voices Choral Score or SATB. . 9.75
Vaughan Williams for Choirs 2—
Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. John Leavitt.
11198389 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75
Magnificat—Taylor Davis.
11199730 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
Considering Matthew Shepard: A Choral Suite—
Craig Hella Johnson.
11203886 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95
The Unarmed Child—Michael Bussewitz-Quarm.
11206000 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
