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Secular Concert
93 Million Miles—arr. Susan LaBarr. Lush
harmonies and independent part writing
make this concert pop arrangement of the
Jason Mraz hit a must for your choir! Ideal for
graduation, moving up ceremonies and final
concerts, the theme resounds that no matter
where you go or what you face, you will always
have home as part of who you are. It also
poignantly incorporates the folk song Home,
Sweet Home. Special!
11513445 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.85
A Chloris—Reynaldo Hahn/arr. Adam Burnette.
One of Hahn's more successful French art
songs for solo voice, this lyrical piece from
1916 is freshly set in three-part harmony for
treble choirs with piano accompaniment. In a
neo-Baroque style, the accompaniment lays a
continuo-like foundation for the choral lines to
display the beauty and sensitivity of the melody
and the harmonic writing.
11415493 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
Abandon—Z. Randall Stroope. In this stunning
work, sweeping melodic lines and at times
unexpected harmonies envelop a text from
Rainer Maria Rilke translated into English.
Beautifully depicting the text, the lines allow
for the rise and fall of the phrases, and with a
few spots for solo voices, the harmonic texture
shimmers with sensitivity. It is a wonderful
concert selection for more advanced choirs.
11415494 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
Ad Astra (To the Stars...)—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 3.00
10846403 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . .M 3.00
11501685 Two-Part Mixed/
Opt. Alto. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11501674 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10990329 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
11370919 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Adiemus—Karl Jenkins. Although this is an
original work, the words, which simulate a
tribal language, give it a world-music feeling.
In fact, the chant-like character of the piece
almost makes you feel as though you are
taking part in a tribal ritual. A compelling work
that has become popular in festivals and
regional choral activities.
3165875 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10609878 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.95
3118460 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
After the Rain—Sarah Quartel. Setting words
by Chief Dan George, this optimistic work
reminds us that there is still beauty to be found
in times of trouble and that difficult days will not
last forever. This sensitive setting uses triplets
against duplets to give a sense of fluidity to the
melodic phrasing.
11415038 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
Afternoon on a Hill—Eric Barnum. A musical
soundscape on a poem by Edna St. Vincent
Millay, this picturesque setting includes
wind-blowing sounds for the sopranos and
tenors while the rest of the choir sings, "I
watch the wind bow down the grass..." There
are many wonderful effects for the more
accomplished choir.
10044185 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . MA 2.80
Ah, Poor Bird—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. This
traditional English canon is presented with
haunting musicality. Set as a round, singers
are introduced to harmony in a manner that
is easy to execute and includes comfortable
ranges and familiar rhythms. This is a perfect
educational piece for teaching minor keys,
counting rhythms, and harmony. To enhance
your performance, optional cello and oboe
parts are included as well!
11393870 SAB or
Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . E 2.95
11393869 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
Ain't I a Woman—Robert S. Cohen. Anthemic
and timeless, this stirring original piece is
both a celebration of the 100th anniversary
of women's suffrage in the U.S. and a call
for further action on behalf of women's
rights. Ronald W. Cadmus' text is set in a
contemporary style that combines vibrant
melodies, whispers, shouts, and stamps to
convey the important message of women
standing together in solidarity. Powerful!
11410676 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
Alchemy—Jacob Narverud. Sara Teasdale
has inspired countless composers with her
poetry, and this setting is no exception. A
driving piano accompaniment underpins an
expressive legato vocal line, while a horn
obbligato brings an added voice to the texture.
A brief a cappella section gives way to a
powerful conclusion with a soprano descant.
11513450 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
All of Us (from "Considering Matthew
Shepard")—Craig Hella Johnson. Described
as "brilliant" and "heartfelt," this is the final
movement of Craig Hella Johnson's epic work
"Considering Matthew Shepard," a tribute
to the young gay man who has become an
American icon and a symbol for hope and
redemption. With elements of hymnody,
American folk, and gospel music, this
single movement will allow mixed choruses
everywhere to come to understand and be
lifted up by this powerful music.
10715793 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.10
10759575E Instrumental Parts ePrint . .60.00
All Seems Beautiful to Me—Eric Whitacre.
Commissioned by the United States Air Force
Band, Colonel Don Schofield, Commander
and Conductor. Based on the 1819 poem by
Walt Whitman.
11503457 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
All the Way Home—Sarah Quartel. This work
was inspired by the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and
their motto, "Friendship through singing." The
lilting vocal lines are underpinned by a delicate
piano part, and the opening performance
direction "contentedly rocking" describes the
overall nature of the piece: peaceful, content,
and easygoing.
11317502 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
10952508 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
Aloha Spirit—Ruth Morris Gray. Much more
than a greeting, "aloha" is also an acronym that
represents the spirit of the Hawaiian culture.
This rhythmic original piece celebrates the
five traits of aloha, sung in Hawaiian, and then
defines them in English with two independent
melodic lines that are eventually combined in
a perfect partnering. Add optional ukuleles or
percussion for even more fun!
11393260 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.05
11393261 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393262 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
Always Keep This Close—Zachary J.
Moore. A strong unifying text from Colleen
Carhuff will be dear to the hearts of singers
with its sentiments such as "No notes are as
connected as the souls that sing them, and
no soul is happier than when surrounded
by their friends. We are one!" A wonderful
choice for graduation or spring concerts, this
is a beautiful original work with a flowing piano
accompaniment, optional strings, and a soaring
melody that will resonate powerfully.
11391213 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
10593111 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10795101 Instrumental Parts Strings .20.00
Amazing—Pinkzebra. An upbeat inspirational
song about living life to the fullest, enjoying
life's adventures, and seizing the day. The
pop-style vocal harmonies and singable
melodies pair with the positive lyrics for a song
that your choirs will not soon forget. Perfect for
graduation ceremonies and concert programs!
Perform with the accompaniment MP3 or
instrumental parts for a live band, and help
your students rehearse with the part-dominant
MP3 practice tracks - available in a multi-user
bundle to share with your whole choir.
10843713 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10843714 SAB or
three-part mixed . . . . . ME 2.65
10843716 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10843715 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10939938 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . .30.00
And Miles to Go Before I Sleep—Michael
Ryan. This setting of one of Robert Frost's
most well-known poems has great educational
value, teaching lyricism, musicality, and
the poetic connection. In a strophic form, it
begins in unison, easing into clever canonic
imitation, then alternating between sections.
An emotional half-step modulation signals the
final verse, which echoes the iconic words:
"And miles to go before I sleep."
11393872 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11196491 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.75
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O Love—Elaine Hagenberg.
10667410 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
TaReKiTa—Reena Esmail.
11338537 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.65
Sing Gently—Eric Whitacre.
11219607 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
I Sing Because I'm Happy—
arr. Kenneth Padden/adapt. Rollo Dilworth.
10451977 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
Ad Astra (To the Stars...)—
Jacob Narverud.
11162004 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
Sisi Ni Moja—Jacob Narverud.
10593109 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60
You Do Not Walk Alone—
Elaine Hagenberg.
11166201 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
All Things New—Elaine Hagenberg.
11375949 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
The Road Home—Stephen Paulus.
8069226 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
Will the Circle Be Unbroken—
arr. J. David Moore.
10704230 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Alleluia—Elaine Hagenberg.
11196226 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95
Where the Light Begins—Susan LaBarr.
11392537 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.85
Ubi Caritas—Ola Gjeilo.
10025943 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.90
Can We Sing the Darkness to Light?—
Kyle Pederson.
10994208 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.80
In Meeting We Are Blessed—
Troy Robertson.
10589968 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
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