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Ribbons in the Sky—Andy Beck. This tasteful
Native American-inspired piece celebrates the
beauty of a rainbow. As the seven colors are
revealed, use movement scarves or ribbon wands
for added effect, instructions included in the
publication. An optional recorder part adds to the
multicultural character.
10449084 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10453435 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
t Rise up in Festive Song—Pierre Clereau/arr.
Patrick Liebergen. This tuneful work from the
Renaissance is uptempo and bright. Clarity of line
and a firm harmonic base make the work easy to
learn and fun to sing. Add the optional percussion
instruments to give it even more Renaissance
flavor. Appropriate for concert and festival use, you
may even change one word to get a piece you can
use on your holiday concert. A real winner!
3186731 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
The Road Not Taken—Ruth Elaine Schram. Ruth
Elaine Schram brings Robert Frost's distinguished
poem to life in this expertly crafted original. With
all three parts given equal opportunities to sing
the melody and a truly accessible men's part, this
warm, expressive setting is sure to become a three-
part mixed favorite. A good choice for performance
at graduation.
10513118 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Set Me as a Seal—John Leavitt. John Leavitt's
simple setting of the beloved Song of Solomon text
features haunting suspensions and warm choral
sonorities. It may be performed a cappella, or
with the optional piano accompaniment for a more
supportive setting. "Set me as a seal upon your
heart, for love is as strong as death." Captivating!
3128741 SATB opt. A Cappella . . . . . . 2.10
10734006 SSA opt. A Cappella . . . . . . . 2.10
10734010 TTB opt. A Cappella . . . . . . . 2.10
H She Is Evening—John Parker & Vicki Tucker
Courtney. This simple, elegant setting of a text
of youthful love and admiration is laden with
opportunities for musical expressiveness. Your
young voices will soar on the beautiful melody! "She
is evening by the sea; the falling sun, her gentle
sighs; her smile, the coolness of the air; her eyes,
the sweetness of the skies..."
10352305 TB or TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Sing with Me—Mac Huff & John Jacobson. This
uplifting ballad offers a positive message of hope.
Starting with one solo voice and building to full
choral presentation with descant, this accessible
piece shares the value of music and unity. "Sing
with me... you and I together, can't you see, can fill
this world with harmony." An ideal festival selection
for elementary and middle school choirs! With
optional flute obbligato.
10738558 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10738559 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10760458 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Singing Peace Canon—Donald Moore. "Peace,
peace, singing peace, singing peace to all this
night." This simple text is set with a lovely melody
built around the tonic triad and then carried into
canon. This piece is a snap to learn but creates
a beautiful texture with a timely message for
all. Accessible vocal ranges fit singers of any
age in this two-part canon, while an optional
C-instrument obbligato adds a third voice to this
graceful piece.
10752248 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H The Song that Nature Sings—Ruth Elaine
Schram. For many years a staple of the repertoire
for unison voices, this is now available for SSA
choirs. A lovely, simple melody is sensitively
wedded to an exquisite text: "In everything
there is beauty; a hint of love, a form of grace...
everything in nature has its place." Appropriate
for any occasion, including Earth Day, this piece
has a special charm that sets it apart from all the
rest. It is a gem!
10192341 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
3081940 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H South African Suite—arr. Henry Leck. Capitalizing
on the strong vocal tradition of South Africa, Henry
Leck, the founder and director of the Indianapolis
Children's Choir, has created a mesmerizing suite
of South African folk and freedom songs. Included
are: Tshotsholoza; Siyahamba and Gabi Gabi. A very
clear pronunciation guide is also included.
1863687 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
4980686 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
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Sweet Music—Cristi Cary Miller. Composer
Lowell Mason is often regarded as the father of
public school music education. In this early song by
him we sing of the power, beauty and joy that music
brings to our lives. A message that rings true in our
music classrooms as much today as ever.
10843653 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10910205 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.99
To Everything There Is a Season—Audrey
Snyder. "Seasons come, seasons go, nothing stays
the same" is the message of this folk-like original
with words based on the text from Ecclesiastes.
Younger choirs will enjoy singing this well-crafted
work that will allow them to build performance skills.
10717629 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10717630 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10760531 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
H To Music—arr. Betty Bertaux. For unison voices
with descant, this 16th Century German chorale
melody with a wonderful text "to music" is
exceptionally appealing!
1729276 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.15
l We Are The Voice—Stan Spottswood. Here is a
song of hope for the future of America. Pinning
that hope on young people, their voices, and the
songs they sing, this is a piece that everyone of all
ages will listen to. Incorporating "My Country, 'Tis
of Thee," this is a song of patriotism and healing.
10833250 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
l 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
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
t Whispering Hope—Thomas Juneau. A wonderful
piece for young emerging choirs that want to delve
into a cappella singing but with the safety net of
optional piano, this hopeful original text and pretty
melody are the perfect combination. It's in a great
key, with accessible ranges, so your ensemble will
sound stellar with or without piano support.
10881669 SA opt. Piano Accomp . . . . . 1.50
10509956 TB opt. Piano Accomp . . . . . 1.50
Who Has Seen the Wind?—Edwin T. Childs.
Christina Rossetti's intriguing poem about the
mysteriousness of the wind provides the text for
this engaging, gentle concert offering for young and
developing choirs. The flute provides interesting
color and a distinctive third part when both vocal
parts unite in an effective partner song format.
A learning resource page is included.
10512918 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512919 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
H Why We Sing—Greg Gilpin. The consummate
concert closer! "A sound of hope, a sound of
peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks what
we believe. A sound of love, a sound so strong. It's
amazing what is given when we share a song. This
is why we sing..." You won't find a better song than
this one for combined choirs celebrating the joy of
music! Highly recommended!
3303113 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3303243 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3303244 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10009366 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10009367 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3303280 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3701788 Instrumental Parts
Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
With a Hey, Ho, Nonny, Nonny No!—Cynthia
Gray. Commissioned by the Cincinnati Children's
Choir Festival, this delightful work is written in the
style of a madrigal and is absolutely infectious. It
is a marvelous, accessible choice for young choirs
and your singers will love the joyful, merry style and
rhythmic feel. It is especially appropriate for spring
concerts and end-of-year performances.
10561771 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10648431 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod—Greg Gilpin. The
delightful Eugene Field poem is a fantasy bedtime
story about three children sailing and fishing
among the stars from a boat (which is a wooden
shoe), symbolizing a sleepy child's blinking eyes,
nodding head and trundle bed. Greg Gilpin's
original music is rhythmic and up-tempo, reflecting
the story in a playful and wonderfully teachable
way! Highly recommended!
10574202 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10592959 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
Secular Concert
All Voicings
Medium-Easy
lL A Heart for Any Fate—Michael John Trotta. This
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inspirational text by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is
framed with a rhythmic ostinato in a crisp a cappella
setting. The piece may be performed SSA with
optional solo or SSAA with equally divided voices,
at the discretion of the director.
10794529 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10794529L SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Abenlied (Evening Song)—Felix Mendelssohn/
arr. Russell Robinson. A delicate Lied sensitively
set for two-part or three-part voices. The piano
accompaniment is especially beautiful and
appropriate for this masterwork from the Romantic
era. Teaching opportunities abound to introduce
a simple German text, exquisite phrasing and
musicality, and historical context and style. Optional
English lyrics are included, as well as a complete
IPA guide for the German text.
10738852 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10738903 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Across the Sky—Bert Stratton & Vicki Tucker
Courtney. Portraying a rainbow as a bridge in the
sky, leading to a wish come true, this lyrical song
captures all the lovely imagery of the words in
flowing melodic lines and colorful harmonies. "For
just this once please reappear to whisper secrets in
my ear. And then, perhaps, I'll surely know what
lies beyond your pastel bow." Simply delightful for
young treble voices!
10086556 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10871942 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
lL Afternoon on a Hill—David Dickau. Written for
the honor choirs of southeast Minnesota, this is a
joyful and dignified piece. The poem by Edna St.
Vincent Millay expresses an appreciation for life,
for its simple pleasures of nature and civilization.
Dickau's writing provides a distinctive piano part
and intriguing vocal writing, for which he is well
known. The spirit of the piece is upbeat and
positive, and has fine craftsmanship. An excellent
festival and concert piece. Medium in difficulty.
10875665 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
10875665L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Afternoon on a Hill—Cynthia Gray. Edna St.
Vincent Millay's vivid poetic imagery and emotional
message come to life in this lovely, expressive
piece. "I will be the gladdest thing under the sun!
I will touch a hundred flowers and not pick one..."
Now for both mixed and treble voices, it is simply
exquisite! Highly recommended!
10736710 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10067521 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10067522 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
lL Alexander's Ragtime Band—Irving Berlin/arr.
Douglas E. Wagner. Straight out of the pages of the
Great American Songbook comes this Irving Berlin
standard, dished up for men's ensemble in an easy
swing style. Beginning in unison and then adding a
dash of simple harmony, the arrangement eases
into an original countermelody that partners with
Berlin's tune. Rocking good fun!
10810585 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10810585L TB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
All Days Are Nights—Ruth Morris Gray.
Shakespeare's beautiful love poem is set
brilliantly for choral singing that is full of emotion
and dynamic interest in its interpretation
of the text. The vocal ranges, well-written
harmonies, and accessible accompaniment
make this a perfect choice for middle
schools. A stunning work for emerging choirs.
Highly recommended!
10689124 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l
All Is Full of Love—Bjork/arr. J. David Moore.
This concert setting of the pop song from Icelandic
singer-songwriter Bjork features nicely written
choral parts that create an ethereal texture. The
piano accompaniment adds just the right touch
of delicate dissonance while helping to shape the
musical phrases.
10801591 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
A Great Budget Stretcher!
TOGETHER
Eight Creative Titles
for Unison Choir
Mark Burrows. Whether you
direct a beginning choir that is
learning to sing confidently on one
part or are looking for a great song
your kids can learn quickly to start
momentum flowing at the beginning
of the year, these unison chestnuts
are exactly what you need. Varying
in style and mood from zany
novelties to festive Christmas and
even easy-to-learn Latin, there
is something for everyone in this
exciting new reproducible collection.
Titles include: Pamoja (Together);
Jabberwocky; I See the You in You;
Exsultate; Duct Tape (Materia Potens
et Adhaesiva); The Goat; A Dark and
Stormy Night (Ode to Edgar Allan
Poe) and Everywhere, Everywhere,
Christmas Tonight.
10846405 Unison Reproducible
Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
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