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MUSIC
4 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!
10871942 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4
All Night Today (All Nonsense)—
Christi Jones.
A paradox through and through, this
folksong-like original is intended to be seriously silly.
As such, tenor-bass choirs of all sizes and abilities
will enjoy learning and sharing this imaginative text.
10871883 TTB T(T)B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4
Ay! Mi Palomita—Juan Tony Guzman.
This traditional, gentle lullaby from the Dominican
Republic has been a favorite of families for many
years. In this arrangement, the sweet gentle head
nods required to finally lull this child to sleep are
captured in the stylish piano accompaniment.
10913132 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
Banbury Cross—James M. DesJardins.
This setting breathes new life into the old nursery
rhyme. An uneven and unusual meter adds a touch
of whimsical excitement to the ride along with an
accompaniment that feels both playful and regal.
Interludes that incorporate body percussion add
another dimension of fun to the performance. Great
teaching piece for young treble choirs.
10862732 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
Butterfly—Greg Gilpin. With a whimsical and
ostinato-like accompaniment, Gilpin's magical
setting of Tagore's poem is full of lightness, like the
gossamer wings of a butterfly. This is a delightful
piece for treble ensembles who are gaining vocal
independence and developing musical sensitivity
and expression.
10846392 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4
Cielito Lindo—Juan Tony Guzman. This well-
known song from Mexico incorporates a piano
accompaniment that resembles the layers of a
mariachi ensemble using violins, trumpets, bass
and guitars. Commissioned to promote the singing
of folk songs from around the world by all ages and
levels of singers, this versatile and fun arrangement
may be sung in unison or with three equal voices.
A exemplary world music selection!
10882687 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4
Come Travel with Me—Scott Farthing.
Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road is the basis
for this expansive and melodic original composition
that is perfectly suited to the young mixed chorus.
Limited range melodies and chordal harmonies soar
over an active piano accompaniment, creating an
expressive sound tapestry that will captivate both
singers and listeners alike. Free-spirited and fun!
10850205 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
4
Cool Moon—Richard A. Williamson.
Carefully crafted vocal lines combine in lush
harmony in an easy and effective introduction into
modern a cappella singing. A beautiful text paired
with an artistic setting give the perfect opportunity
to teach musical and literary sensitivity, balance and
blend. Perform a cappella, or with the optional piano
part in the three-part mixed voicing. Stunning!
10843329 Three-Part Mixed
opt. Piano Accomp . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4
Dance Upon the Moon—Michael Jothen.
"I want to dance upon the moon...to play among
the stars! To leap and soar each day forevermore!"
Ignite the imagination with this creative original that
engages all to look to the future with great fervor,
anticipation and enthusiasm. Leaping melodies,
staccatos and syncopation are contrasted with a
section of lyrical singing in the middle. A valuable
Learning Resource Page is included for connection
to the national standards.
10906127 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4
Et in Terra Pax—Greg Gilpin. The traditional
Latin text of "peace and goodwill to men" has been
thoughtfully set for developing choirs in this flowing
and reflective arrangement. The simple setting and
singable choral parts create a work suitable for most
any time of year and appropriate for school or church.
10844706 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
Ferry Me 'Cross the Water—
Christina Rossetti & Becki Slagle Mayo.
One of Rossetti's most often quoted poems is
paired with the melody from Mendelssohn's
Venetian Gondola Song in a clever combination
of two classics that align textually and musically.
Allusions to Greek mythology and the minor key
give a darker tone that is at once mature and lovely
for treble ensembles. The optional violin or flute
obbligato adds to the plaintive feel. A stunning lyrical
choice for treble ensembles.
10882445 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
Firefly—Mark Patterson. Original music and
lyrics paint the cheerful, fleeting image of one
of nature's most curious creatures with leaping,
whimsical voice-leading and a gentle texture.
Echoing harmonies build into a collage of sound that
simulates the night sky filled with flickering fireflies.
A wonderful concert or festival selection to teach
musical sensitivity for younger choirs.
10906128 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . . . . . . 2.10
10906131 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
4
Gakavik (The Partridge)—
arr. Ruth Morris Gray.
This charming Armenian
folk song is both beautiful and simple. This
arrangement offers the original Armenian text, a
phonetic pronunciation guide and a singable English
text. This allows you to perform the work entirely in
Armenian, entirely in English or any combination you
desire with soloists or chorus. A wonderful teaching
piece for young trebles!
10843649 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10909046 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.99
4
I Ask For One Day—Jim Papoulis. "I ask for
one day where I don't have to hear about pain, or
life that's lost. I ask for one day where whispers
of hope are alive inside my heart." These words,
written by 12 year old Claire Latimer for a choral
workshop were so moving, they inspired this
marvelous work. A song that motivates us all to
work for peace, this arrangement is very appropriate
for children's community, middle school or younger
high school ensembles.
10881214 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4
I Like to Travel!—Brian Tate. A fun song
with a calypso feel that engages young singers in
creative ways as they dream of traveling to different
places and in different modes - walking, flying,
driving, riding. Ideas are included for adding body
percussion and Latin percussion. Simple harmonies
are fun to sing and interesting on their own merit.
A creative "vehicle" for developing choirs!
10843160 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
If All the Skies—Ruth Morris Gray.
Expressive legato vocal lines are carefully set to
Henry Van Dyke's poem about the need for balance
in life. The flowing piano accompaniment supports
the lyrical melody and lush harmonies in a musically
satisfying manner. An elegant and mature concert
selection for developing choirs.
10866266 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881851 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . . . 44.99
4
Jasmine Flower (Mo Li Hua)—Mary Donnelly
& George L.O. Strid.
This treble arrangement of a
traditional Chinese folk song provides an opportunity
to add recorder, percussion, and Orff instruments.
The lovely melody is sung in both English and
Chinese, with the authentic Chinese text provided
phonetically in the octavo, making this a wonderful
multi-cultural selection for any time of year.
10847309 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4
Just Believe—Pinkzebra. This inspirational song
about believing in yourself and finding the courage
to follow your dreams is perfect for graduation
ceremonies and concert programs. Styled like a
pop ballad, the contemporary vocal style and the
straightforward harmonies are sure to hit the mark for
your choir. Easy to prepare, and wonderful to sing!
A piano-only accompaniment track bundled with a
beautiful fully produced instrumental performance
recording is available here: https://pinkzebramusic.
com/just-believe-accompaniment-track
10858587 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Kye Kye Kule—arr. Greg Gilpin. With lively
percussion parts, handclaps, and a straightforward
call-and-response style, this authentic West African
folk song arrangement pulls together in a snap.
A cappella, with solo or duet opportunities, this spirited
song of welcome would make a terrific concert opener
for developing treble or tenor-bass choirs.
10873063 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
4
Let There Be Love (Janie's Lullabye)—
Susan Brumfield & Michael O'Hara. "Let there
be love in the world, let there be peace..." This
inspirational text is the perfect message for young
people to sing and for the rest of us to hear. An
opening solo or unison choir blossoms into a choral
texture with whimsical accompanying parts above
and below the melody that is just the perfect texture
for young treble singers to enjoy and experience
musical growth. This is highly recommended!
10867538 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . . . . . . 2.35
4
Lovely Evening—arr. Ruth Morris Gray.
The traditional German folksong has received
a fresh, new contemporary treatment with an
energized piano accompaniment. Cleverly utilized
vocal bell sounds are sprinkled throughout to
bridge the main melody and canon section. Shifting
rhythmic patterns give the feel of mixed meter, but
the easy round format and accessible ranges help
ensure success for young and developing choirs.
10906170 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906172 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
4
May a Rainbow Run Beside You—
Mark Burrows. With a text taken from a variety
of traditional Irish blessings, this lyrical original is
the perfect way to close a concert, celebrate a
graduation or moving on ceremony, or establish as
a signature song for your choir. With the opportunity
to teach balance and blend, both voice parts have
the opportunity to sing both melody and harmony in
a song that is both memorable and uplifting.
10866281 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881851 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . . . 44.99
4
Mirrored Beauty—arr. Joel Raney.
Original lyrics inspired by the artistry of Claude
Monet are set to music based on Gymnopedie
No.1 by Erik Satie. The exceptional choral
writing paints the text superbly in this serene
arrangement, making it a perfect choice for
concert, festival or contest. Excellent!
10845549 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
Music Changes the World—Jim Papoulis.
The Foundation for Small Voices advocates for
school music programs in many ways. Proceeds
from sheet music sales of this piece by co-founder
Jim Papoulis go directly to the Music Changes the
World project. This high-energy selection with a
positive message is full of world music rhythms,
allowing your choir to contribute their art toward a
great cause. A tremendous selection for developing
choirs. Highly recommended!
10881504 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4
Nightfall—Roger Emerson. The text from Robert
Fuller Murray takes center stage in this beautiful new
concert work for developing choirs. Word painting,
an independent piano accompaniment, and the
steady beat of the "tick-tock" create a mood that
suggests maturity and finesse. A jazzy syncopated
pattern forms the basis of this creatively constructed
song that your students will love to sing.
10811189 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10909701 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT FEATURES
Here are some new Editors' Choice Concert selections that are perfect for developing middle school choirs
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