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4L Two Irish Blessings—Glenda Franklin. These
t two a cappella settings of traditional blessings from
Ireland will warm your heart. The straightforward
chorale-style rendering, with its lovely harmonies,
puts the focus clearly on the text, while allowing
for artistic liberty with tempo and dynamics. Sung
separately or as a set, these make a fitting end or
encore to any performance. Very nice!
10875736 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10875736L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Viva! (from "Il re pastore")—W.A. Mozart/
arr. Patrick M. Liebergen. A triumphant Mozart
masterwork for today's choirs! This joyful opera
finale opens and closes with a boisterous choral
fanfare that features a brief, expressive vocal duet
in the middle. The text is in Italian with optional
English translation and IPA pronunciation guide
included. The choral parts are supported by an
exciting piano accompaniment for an arrangement
that remains true to the original while being
accessible to school choirs. Not necessarily
familiar, but undeniably fantastic!
10752452 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752453 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Ht Vive l'Amour—arr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw.
One of the most well-known and oft-performed
works for male chorus of the last thirty years, this
fun-filled Shaw/Parker arrangement deserves an
active place in any good male chorus library! Enjoy!
1327733 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
4 The Voice That I Hear—Jim Papoulis. Young
people often know how to speak to the heart
of matters more clearly than adults. Here, in the
words of seventh graders, we hear that we all have
voices singing to us, inspiring us and leading us
to evolve. We learn that our own individual voices
are important, make us creative, make us unique,
and deserve to be celebrated. The music is vintage
Papoulis in rhythmic elements and world style, and
is accessible for younger voices.
10910969 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4L Wake, Awake!—Lynn Zettlemoyer. Bright
syncopations and catchy melodies are paired with
hopeful lyrics that celebrate the positive power
of music and song in a festive concert work for
developing mixed voices. Independent melodies are
layered in the middle section creating an accessible
partner song format, while the limited ranges and
ample unison lines make it a snap to learn for middle
school choirs. An exciting concert or festival opener!
10906218 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906218L Three-Part Mixed
Large Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906220 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
4 Wake Me a Song—Victor C. Johnson. This
arrangement for SATB voices with piano captures
the mystery and nuance of the bittersweet poem,
Wake Me a Song, by American poet, Abram Joseph
Ryan. Nuances, text painting, and rich harmonic
ideas paired with intertwining textures make this a
challenging and noteworthy addition to any program.
The perfect vehicle for teaching lyrical singing.
10872203 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht 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.
3225760 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
t Water Is Wide—arr. Russell Robinson.
A favorite American folk classic comes alive in
this musically satisfying arrangement suitable
for choral ensembles of varying sizes and levels.
Sensitive a cappella choral writing with traditional
harmonizations throughout, an uplifting modulation
and a gorgeous final cadence give a gratifying
choral experience for singers and audiences alike.
10684779 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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We Believe In Music—Henry Leck. With words
and music by Henry Leck, the artistic director of
Music for All, this is a song about the passion for
making music. The music is big and bold and the
text is heartfelt.
10833231 SATB or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l We Can Change the World!—Brian Tate. Looking
for an uplifting text that speaks to both harmony and
unity between ourselves, others and the world in an
accessible choral? Here is an arrangement that does
just that. With a driving rhythm containing pop, rock,
and jazz influences along with body percussion,
this piece encourages "Sisters, brothers, fathers,
mothers, stand together, we can change the world!
- We will change the world."
10862571 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
We Can Dream—Pinkzebra. An uplifting,
hopeful, and inspiring song perfectly suited for
graduation ceremonies and concert programs.
Beautiful melodies and an intuitive arrangement
make this song a quick learn for middle and high
school choirs. Additional string orchestra parts
heard in the demo recording are also available in
the String Pack, which includes the conductor's
score. *Please note that the preview recording
is the original studio version featuring a soloist.
It is in a different key and the arrangement
varies slightly.
10541018 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10541019 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10541021 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10541020 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10548024 Instrumental Parts Strings . . 35.00
We Have a Secret—Mark Burrows. "We have
a secret, just we three, the robin, and I, and the
sweet cherry tree. The bird told the tree and the
tree told me, and nobody knows it but just us
three!" This charming anonymous text captures
much of the essence of childhood - playfulness,
a close connection to nature, and the irrepressible
exuberance which makes keeping juicy secrets
virtually impossible. This delightful setting features
a cheerful melody along with impetuous meter
shifts and playful dynamic contrasts to create an
engaging concert piece for young choirs.
10757016 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10831226 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
H We Rise Again—Leon Dubinsky/arr. Stephen
Smith. Leon Dubinsky's well-known coal miners'
song was made popular by The Rankins, and this
arrangement by Stephen Smith has been sung
throughout Canada and the US by the men's choir,
Chor Leoni. A great crowd pleaser, this accessible
version tugs at the heartstrings of all who see
children as our hope for the future.
10083893 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10083894 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10065490 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
We Sing a Jubilant Song—Joseph M. Martin.
"We sing out a jubilant song. Our spirits are free."
The soaring vocals are within reach of large and
small choirs, and a dazzling piano part enlivens
the musical landscape throughout its pages. The
joy of singing is well represented in this accessible
original piece that is sure to inspire your choir and
become one of their favorites.
10684781 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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We Stand With P.R.I.D.E.—John Jacobson
& Mac Huff. This piece was composed with
the goal of writing a song that would motivate
people to celebrate their differences and stand
together with P.R.I.D.E. Written for the World Arts
Festival of Freeport, IL with a mission stating that
"art and creativity are tools for building a better
future," this is a song with a world music feel, a
powerful drum beat, and music that is as upbeat
as the message.
10865800 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10865836 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10881068 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10865832E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00
lL We Will Shine—Erik Whitehill. Touching thoughts
of finding comfort and solace in a restless world
come alive with embracing harmonies and effective
part-writing for women's voices in this beautiful
expression of love and caring. "We can light a
candle of love and peace and song, but sleep now.
Let go of your fear. Tomorrow we will shine, and I'll
be here."
10810640 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10810640L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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We Won't Stop Dreaming—Pinkzebra. This
beautiful and inspiring song is about finding yourself
at an important moment of your life and taking
action that will allow you to fulfill your dreams.
Soft, poignant verses lead to triumphant choruses
full of yearning and emotion. Perfectly suited for
graduation ceremonies and concert programs.
10568078 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10568079 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10568081 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10568080 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10568082 Instrumental Parts Strings . . 35.00
What Do the Stars Do?—Victor C. Johnson. A
delicate piano introduction leads the listener to an
elegant setting of Christina Rossetti's inquisitive
poem. Well-conceived voice-leading makes the
fully realized choral harmony beautifully singable,
and each voice part gets a turn with the melody.
Text painting, lyrical lines, warm suspensions, and
emotional range make this a wonderful teaching
piece for musicality and phrasing. Get ready to
amaze audiences and adjudicators with this highly
recommended piece.
10752462 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752463 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752464 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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When Dreams Take Flight—Rollo Dilworth.
Based on the poem Dreams by Paul Laurence
Dunbar, one of the first African American poets to
gain national prominence and recognition. Sing of
the power of dreams and how they take flight to
higher heights of hope and inspiration.
10837793 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H When I Close My Eyes—Jim Papoulis. "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!
10683354 SAB Cello & Piano . . . . . . . . 2.25
3299169 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10086103 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
l When I Hear Music—Brian Katona. Whimsical
and cheerful, with a super text for expressing the
joy of music, this delightful unison or two-part
treble piece will make a great concert opener for
your elementary chorus.
10761396 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10761397 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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When I Sing—Rosephanye Powell. A true music
advocacy piece, When I Sing was composed to be
a fun song expressing the joy of choral singing.
Complete with extensive program notes from
the composer, your singers will enjoy expressing
themselves about the delightful act of making music
with their voices! "When I sing, I feel wonderful....
there's no anger, there's no trouble, only love."
10823649 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . 1.95
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When Music Fills the Air—Michael John Trotta.
With its lyric vocal lines and simple harmonies
propelled by a driving yet whimsical piano
accompaniment, this original work is a great choice
for emerging choirs. The engaging text reminds
us of the power of music, making this perfect for
concert or festival selection.
10844741 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
When We Sing—Sally K. Albrecht & Jay Althouse.
A meaningful message about how singing brings
us together. Accessible choral writing allows for
quick learning, and the universal theme makes for
an ideal combined choir feature. Perform with sign
language (available on the When We Sing! DVD) to
add an expressive visual element.
10752466 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752467 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752468 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10778379 DVD-When We Sing! . . . . . 39.99
Who Has Seen the Wind?—Christina Rossetti
& Mary Lynn Lightfoot. "Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you." Christina Rossetti's mysterious
and intriguing text is presented in a beautiful
setting to create a superb choral work for concert
and contest. Designed for developing voices in
both mixed and treble voicings, the lyrical choral
phrases are supported by an expressive piano
accompaniment to create a musical atmosphere
that lifts and turns like the blowing wind.
10737983 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10737985 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Who Has Seen the Wind?—Jay Althouse. This
text-driven setting of Rossetti's treasured poem
is top-tier. A well-developed choral interlude
sounds like swirling winds with round vowels and
captivating harmonies. The masterful text painting
provides opportunities to work on phrasing and
dynamic contrasts. Artful and haunting.
10738908 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10738909 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10738910 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4L Who Hears a Song if No One Sings?—Hyun
Kook. "Sing for the joy of bringing music to life;
who hears a song if no one sings? The words and
melody would languish on a shelf without someone
to let their message ring." Cheerful, sparkling music
with memorable melody, comfortable ranges in all
parts, and lyrics that speak of the reasons we are
compelled to sing. This piece will help develop
precision singing in your choir as well as end a
concert on a joyful note!
10810642 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10810642L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Why Do We Sing—Jim Papoulis. Celebrating
the many reasons that we sing: "It fills my soul,
it reaches something deep inside my heart, it
makes me feel, more than anything." These lines
and emotions are woken through this piece as the
singers explore and celebrate the reasons we sing in
a jazzy, gospel styled setting. Great advocacy piece!
10837794 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10910957 Instrumental Parts Cello . . . . 5.00
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by directors.
Flight Song—Kim Andre Arnesen.
10533464 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
Earth Song—Frank Ticheli.
10027720 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
Let the River Run—arr. Craig Hella Johnson.
10309665 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
Will the Circle Be Unbroken—
arr. J. David Moore.
10704230 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
The Road Home—Stephen Paulus.
8069226 SATB with Soprano Solo . . . . .1.99
Sure on this Shining Night—Morten Lauridsen.
3303314 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
O Love—Elaine Hagenberg.
10667410 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
The Seal Lullaby—Eric Whitacre.
10058221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
Light of a Clear Blue Morning—
Dolly Parton/arr. Craig Hella Johnson.
10092212 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
Music Changes the World—Jim Papoulis.
10760347 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
