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t Sleep—Eric Whitacre. This expressive, lush
choral work by Eric Whitacre combines an
enigmatic text and expansive chordal harmonies
into a sublime musical statement of release and
quiet resolve. With a text by celebrated American
poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, it is a particularly
moving perspective on the journey into sleep
and, finally, to dream. Stunning!
3295903SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
2475757 Concert Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.00
H Stand Together—Jim Papoulis. From Jim
Papoulis' Sounds of a Better World series, this
original piece should be performed with an Irish
flair that evokes a distant longing and yet is very
hopeful in the present. The beginning of the song
is gentle and soothing; gradually, the energy
starts to increase, leading up to the refrain, "If we
stand together, we will sing forever of the dreams
growing in our hearts..."
10012627SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10029708SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10013045 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
tars I Shall Find—Victor C. Johnson. "There
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will be rest, and sure stars shining over the
rooftops crowned with snow, a reign of rest,
serene forgetting, the music of stillness holy and
low." This masterful setting of Sara Teasdale's
picturesque poem sparkles with wonderful
musical imagery! Soaring melodic lines, an artfully
crafted accompaniment, contrasting dynamics,
and warm, colorful harmonies create a magical
effect. This is an extraordinarily good choice for
performances all year! Highly recommended!
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10366693SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047922TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047926 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H he Storm Is Passing Over—Charles Albert
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Tindley / arr. Barbara W. Baker. This is a lot
of fun! Even choirs with limited experience
singing gospel music will be able to perform the
syncopated and heavily accented vocal parts
with ease. The final repeated chorus features
stunning dynamic contrasts, hand claps and a
dramatic ritard before the final ending. A very
strong choice!
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H ure on this Shining Night—Morten Lauridsen.
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"Sure on this shining night of starmade shadows
round, kindness must watch for me this side the
ground..." In this third movement of his song
cycle Nocturnes, Morten Lauridsen's flowing
music captures all of the beauty and wonder of
James Agee's poem. Set for accompanied SATB
voices (with some divisi), and now for TTBB, this
is a superb composition for better choirs!
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10083682TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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H ake Me to the Water—Rollo Dilworth. The
traditional spirituals Down by the Riverside and
Wade in the Water are joined with the original Take
Me to the Water to create a gospel-style choral
that packs a triple punch! This is exceptionally
well done! Highly recommended!
10010513SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10070027SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Three Quotes by Mark Twain—Andrea
Ramsey. This delightfully provocative piece for
treble voices is based on three very short, witty
texts by Mark Twain: The Silent Fool; Telling the
Truth and My Dear Mother. The music changes
with each short section, moving from ragtime to
a waltz and finally to the blues. Great fun for all!
10080294 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H res Cantos Nativos—arr. Marcos Leite. This
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exciting work is freely based on three melodies
sung by the Kurao tribe - a group of native
Brazilian indians living in the forests of northern
Brazil. Percussive rhythms and vocal layers are
enhanced with live percussion instruments and
effective hand claps to bring unique musical
colors to your concert hall. A popular choice for
festivals and all-state choirs.
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H rue Light—Keith Hampton. Opening phrases
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of the traditional spiritual This Little Light of Mine
launch this exciting work into Keith Hampton's
original words and music, which feature a sixteenmeasure soprano solo sung to lines from tenthcentury poet Grigor Narekatzi's Book of Mournful
Chants: "Don't let the light that You've given me
die, And don't desert my mind. But let the one
who serves You Praise You again and again." The
repeated responses "He lives in us as True Light"
and "God gave the world True Light" give solid
impact to every phrase. School and church choirs
will revel in the spiritual depth and driving rhythmic
feel of this extraordinarily soulful choral!
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Tshotsholoza (Go Forward)—Jeffery L.
Ames. Now available for mixed or men's
voices, this rousing arrangement of the popular
African freedom song has become a standard
in the choral repertoire. With call-and-response
vocals, African text, and rhythmic percussion
accompaniment, it transports the listener to
South Africa, where the song is often referred to
as the "unofficial anthem" of the country. It was
used in the soundtrack of the Oscar-nominated
movie "Invictus," and served as South Africa's
"battle call" at the 2010 World Cup. This
is
essential
multicultural
programming!
Highly recommended!
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3304220TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
HtUbi Caritas—Ola Gjeilo. Originally published for
mixed voices, this stunning work has reached a
large audience in a very short time, and has been
published in SSAA and TTBB voicings as well,
to meet the growing demand. The reviews are in
— it is an exceptionally strong choice for every
a cappella choir!
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10046201SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
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4t angol—Sten Kallman. Your students will like
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this! It's a popular folk song from Haiti about a
country in change. Wangol is a voodoo spirit and
he is addressed in the song: "Wangol, you are
leaving. When will I see you again? The country
is changing." The words express the hope of the
Haitian people for change and a brighter future
for their country, while the music is easy to sing,
with a great groove and style, complete with
rhythmic percussion and pronunciation guide.
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t Wanting Memories—Yasaye M. Barnwell. "I
am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
to see the beauty in the world through my own
eyes..." As recorded by Sweet Honey in the
Rock, this extraordinary a cappella piece speaks
to everyone of the precious gift of life.
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4 he Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Greg Gilpin. This
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easy, beautiful spiritual setting for three-part choirs
is ideal for developing voices. The words tell of
a plaintive soul on the journey through life, while
the vocal writing, piano accompaniment and solo
violin give the work a haunting, mournful quality
that is so appropriate. Highly recommended!
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10363444SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10369750 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . 44.99
H hen I Close My Eyes—Jim Papoulis &
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Francisco Nunez. "When I close my eyes then
I can see that I am not afraid." This song of
confidence and hope for young voices resonates
with positive lyrics, a strong melody and an
expressive accompaniment for piano and cello.
Written in ABA form, the message is enhanced
with the contrasting middle section that is a clear
declaration of belief in oneself. An enriching choral
statement that we recommend very highly!
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10086103 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
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hisper!—Greg Gilpin. "I need to whisper
something to you. Whisper, whisper something
now!" This creative, energetic, easy piece is great
for teaching dynamics and diction. Your young
singers will have lots of fun making whispering
sounds and going, "Shhh!" At the end, everyone
sings loudly, "Are you listening?" It's very cute!
Highly recommended!
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10204626 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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4 esu Ni Wangu—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. Here's
a traditional Swahili song from East Africa,
arranged in a rhythmic call-and-response style
that is really fun! With handclaps, easy-to-sing
harmonies and plenty of repetition in the music
and the Swahili text, this is one your students
will beg you to sing again and again. Highly
recommended!
10355874SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355875Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355876 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10361693 DVD-Reaching For The Stars
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
4 o Vivo Cantando!—Jerry Estes. Lend a
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Latin-American flair to your concert with this
exuberant original piece about the joys of
singing. The title phrase is the only Spanish
text. The combination of catchy melodies that
are easy to learn, lively rhythms, and a limited
range result in a terrific opener that also fills a
multicultural slot on your program.
10348673Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10348675 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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4 ou Are My Music—Laura Farnell. "You are
the earth, you are my sky..." Two beautiful
poems, by Sara Teasdale and Zoe Akins,
are lovingly interwoven for the text of this
lyrical, expressive setting. Rubato phrases
ebb and flow over a romantic, arpeggiated
accompaniment in this superb concert
showcase for young and developing women's
choirs! Highly recommended!
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H ion's Walls—Aaron Copland/arr. Koponen. The
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memorable melody from Copland's "Promise of
Living" will be recognized by all in this revivalist
song. This arrangement takes the masterwork and
makes it attainable by any size and caliber choir.
It has very little divisi, great vocal ranges and a
supportive piano accompaniment. Impressive in
concert or festival settings. Don't miss it!
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1478346SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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