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Choral Performance Music
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SELECTIONS
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
L Aiken Drum—arr. Blake Richter. This popular Scottish
folk song and nursery rhyme features a simple refrain and
additional lyrics by the arranger that offer a message of hope.
The hilarious depiction of the man in the moon whose body
was made of food presents numerous opportunities to work
on diction, rhythmic accuracy, and performance practice. An
absolute charmer for young choirs!
11347938 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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D Akatonbo—arr. Greg Gilpin. This traditional Japanese
song depicts a red dragonfly at sunset. Paired with an
original melody and English lyrics in a simple partner song
setting, this easy-to-learn concert piece features lyrical lines,
accessible ranges, and supportive piano accompaniment.
As an added bonus, rehearsal suggestions are included for
extended teaching and learning.
11348126 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
D Are You Proud of Me?—Mark Burrows. "And though I've
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lost more than I've won, still I try, still I dare, still I run. Are you
proud of me?" Exploring themes of risk-taking, perseverance,
and seeking validation from important people in our lives, this
beautiful ballad will touch the hearts of all who sing and hear
it. Lyrical lines, uncomplicated harmonies and a flowing piano
part come together with the poignant text in a standout choral
selection for young singers.
11195163 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11312378 Multi-Song Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 44.99
L Banuwa Yo—arr. Mark Weston. Based upon a popular
Liberian folk song, this easy-to-learn arrangement depicts a
caring relative or friend consoling a young child who misses
her family. The vocal parts are equal in range and sung in
unison the first time, then in canon, and then in harmony,
with a brief echo section. An explanation of the song, a
pronunciation guide, and parts for drum, claves, shaker, and
triangle are included.
11196495 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11199223 Multi-Song Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 44.95
D Be Brave, Be Proud—Douglas Beam. "Be brave, be
proud. Whatever you have to say, you say it loud." This
creative, heartwarming piece uses text written by elementary
school students. Catchy and heartfelt, the song makes
good use of syncopated vocal lines and an energetic piano
accompaniment to convey this important message of
courage and hope.
11202194 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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Be Who You Are—Ryan Main. Framed as a letter from a
teacher to her young students, this text is brimming with
descriptive phrases and inspirational thoughts. The musical
setting partners with the youthful exuberance of the text with
creative rhythms and a contemporary pop feel that young
choirs will really like. "The world needs your light, this place
needs your song. Never be sorry to be who you are."
11347705 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
D The Candle Is a Symbol—Andy Beck. An emblem that
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transcends culture, religion, and era, the flickering candle
offers a message of joy, hope, and peace that can reach
every human heart. Start with the spark of a single voice
on the opening solo, and then expand the texture when the
entire group joins. Elegantly simple with a folk-like quality,
this piece works for general or holiday programming.
11196345 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.00
L Crawdad Creek—Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid.
Your students will have a blast performing the simple body
percussion that enhances this partner-song setting of the
two popular American folk songs Crawdad Song and Cripple
Creek. A perfect opportunity for introducing harmony and
developing part independence, this arrangement offers great
educational options as well as being a strong performance
piece. Add the fiddle for even more fun!
11202521 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.35
11317585F Virtual Learning Resource Pak
Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
lD Crowin' on Sourwood Mountain—arr. Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. Here's a traditional Appalachian folk song
with a lighthearted feel and a bouncy piano accompaniment.
An ideal teaching piece for simple harmonies as well
as context and style, this arrangement also offers high
performance value with stomps and claps and some simple
movement ideas that will surely entertain your audience!
11348128 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
L Dona Nobis Pacem—Victor C. Johnson. This sensitive
setting of the traditional Latin text exudes a gentle warmth
while expressing the desire for peace in our world. With its
simple unison phrases, conservative ranges, soaring melodic
lines and fluid accompaniment, this is a solid choice for
building artistry and musicality in developing choirs.
11202527 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
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D Down to the Zoo!—Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne. Penned by
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A.A. Milne, author of Winnie the Pooh, the lyrics are a playful
poem about amusing animals, both real and imagined, at
a zany zoo. This clever children's choral offers plenty of
musical moments, including independent counterlines,
optional descant, and a variety of rhythms. This fun piece
for beginning choirs will result in hilarious rehearsals and a
roaring crowd!
11346409 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
D El Vito—arr. Greg Gilpin. This energetic arrangement of the
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traditional Spanish folk song is infused with the characteristic
dance rhythms of Andalusia. Easy-to-learn phrases in the
original language alternate with some English text. Plenty of
unison and a fun-to-sing countermelody in the chorus make
the harmonies easy to teach. Add the optional choreography
to complete the picture of this vibrant dance.
11196351 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
lD Exsultate Deo—Emily Crocker. This joyful original song is a
great opening festival selection for developing treble choirs.
Repetition in both text and melody helps singers to learn the
piece easily. With sections that use traditional Latin text and
other places that use English lyrics based on Psalm 80, it is
an ideal piece for working on pure vowels and blend with your
choir that will help them to sound fantastic!
11338676 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
lD Fill the World with Music—David Waggoner. Celebrate
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the joy of music making and singing with this elegant concert
work. It's consistently lyrical and legato, with peaks and valleys
built into the dynamics to heighten emotions and capture
joy. The expressive piano part is lovely and supportive, and
dramatic modulation crescendos to a big finish.
11343543 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
Elementary
Choral Concert
Selections
Sisi Ni Moja—Jacob Narverud.
10776380 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
Walk Through Life—Pinkzebra.
11130556 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Bhombela—arr. Will Skaff/ed. Melissa Keylock.
10971340 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
The Fox—arr. Blake Richter & Taylor Shaeffer.
11121872 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55
Kusimama (Stand Tall)—Jim Papoulis.
10296741 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
J'entends le Moulin (I Hear the Windmill)—
arr. Emily Crocker.
10030298 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
The Moon—Andy Beck.
10047188 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.05
11194620 Performance & Part Learning CD . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
Murasame (The Mists of Evening)—
Victor C. Johnson.
10273543 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
Why We Sing—Greg Gilpin.
3303244 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Galop (from "Solfege Suite")—Ken Berg.
10028692 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
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