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l 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 2.95
n Battle Above the Clouds—John Parker &
Vicki Tucker Courtney. "Twelve thousand Union
soldiers climbed the hills of Tennessee, that
day on Lookout Mountain in eighteen sixty-
three..." Describing a Civil War battle fought
near Chattanooga, Tennessee, this marvelous
change of pace has great cross-curricular value.
An optional violin part intensifies the drama of this
compelling musical tribute to an important event
in American history.
10794886 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
n A Bridge of Peace—Ada Aharoni & Gwyneth
Walker. This is a song of hope - of building a bridge
between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. Their
respective trees, Jaffa Orange in Israel and Olive
on Arab lands, reach out their branches as hands
across the sky. The musical setting is based on
a poem by Ada Aharoni, which references both
the Bible and the Koran. The music is varied and
expressive, shifting from a combative section to a
healing passage with major tonality and soaring
phrases. "Let us build a strong bridge of jasmine
understanding." Duration: 4:00
10880376 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.60
t Changes—Audrey Snyder. Changing the world
starts with just one person! Using a powerful
vocal call and response with body percussion,
this original work builds confidence and self-
awareness through the affirming lyrics and vocal
inflections. A refreshing change of pace for
any concert!
10605483 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
4 Days of Beauty—Ola Gjeilo. Though it appears
on his celebrated Winter Songs album, this
haunting new work for treble choirs will be a
beautiful addition to your program at any time of
year. The setting of an Emily Bronte text features
a spinning piano accompaniment and a lush,
connective part for optional string quartet. Long,
lyrical phrases give the opportunity to showcase
tone and blend, and the stunning harmonic texture
completes the beautiful picture to perfection.
Gorgeous!
10849156 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.85
n Flight Song—Kim Andre Arnesen. "All we are we
have found in song" is the first line of this stunningly
beautiful poem by Euan Tait, set to music by
Norwegian composer Kim Andre Arnesen. This
romantic notion is woven throughout the piece,
which is accompanied by piano. Flight Song
was written as the composer's gift to Dr. Anton
Armstrong and the St. Olaf Choir. Give your choir
the opportunity to share this meaningful song.
Now available for treble and tenor-bass choirs!
10700312 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.00
n Flying—Erik Whitehill. Beginning slowly and
with a few voices, this energy-charged work
quickly gains momentum and breaks forth
in a fast-moving flight of text and music. A
contrasting lyrical section leads into a recap
of the first section and a thrilling ending.
"Rocketing so far, so fast, I'm soaring, gaining
speed! My shadow stripes the world below,
my heart and spirit freed!" A dynamic concert
selection for more advanced treble choirs.
10810596 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . M 2.20
n Give Us Hope—Jim Papoulis/arr. Francisco
Nunez. Expressing a powerful message of hope
for a better world, this dynamic piece strikes
a universal chord for all to hear! The quiet and
subdued opening gradually builds to a dramatic
musical statement using hand claps and short
solos for a climactic ending. "Give us hope and
we'll show you the way." Highly recommended!
10866504 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
n I Plant You a Garden—Charlotte Lee & Greg
Gilpin. "I plant you a garden, an acre or more,
that brightens and blesses what life holds in
store..." These words of caring, comfort and
encouragement join with gently flowing musical
lines to create a lovely, inspiring work. Now
available for SSAA.
10684723 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
n In the Arms of an Oak—Andy Beck. This special
piece is a loving tribute to those who stand strong
throughout life's seasons and storms. Superb
two-part writing gives each voice part a chance
to shine, while thoughtful dynamics and tempo
markings encourage singers to achieve new
heights of artistry. Highly recommended!
10590233 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 1.90
4 Joy—Jim Papoulis. Great melodic interest,
rhythmic drive, and a worthy message work
together to create something extra special. The
slow pace of the opening sets up an energetic and
uplifting portrayal of the text. Not to be missed!
10928531 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
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.
10858589 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
n Let the River Run—arr. Craig Hella Johnson. A
performance by Craig Hella Johnson and Con-
spirare of this Carly Simon hit was featured on
a PBS special and was also included on their
Grammy-nominated CD. Vibrant choral textures are
supported by a dancing keyboard and percussion
accompaniment for a spectacular choral show-
case! Newly available are SSAA and TTBB
versions adapted and arranged by Emily Crocker.
10909581 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
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. . ME 2.35
n Let There Be Music!—Jerry Estes. "Like a
golden thread woven through the fabric of our
lives, the beauty of music is everywhere. And
in this moment we are standing side by side,
voices united as we proudly declare: Let there be
music!" Celebrating the power and joy of music,
this piece is a captivating opening number for
your concert or festival. The brightly syncopated
opening section is contrasted with a lyrical
section in the middle to create an outstanding
selection that is sure to inspire your singers and
your audience.
10757019 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
n Let Your Voice Be Heard—Matthew Emery.
Setting the poem by Australian poet John Shaw
Neilson, composer Matthew Emery combines a
memorable melodic line and a steadfast piano
accompaniment to deliver the message that
everyone has a voice and the right to be heard
and valued.
10678310 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
n 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!
10760347 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10881504 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
n Muusika (Music)—Part Uusberg. A meditation
on the mystery and wonder of music, this
Estonian tone poem is a little gem for a cappella
choirs. With gorgeous harmonies that intensify
the text, this will resonate deeply with your
singers. Estonian pronunciation guide and
translation are provided.
10882572 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.70
CHILDREN'S
COMMUNITY
CHOIR
MAJOR WORKS
FOR CHILDREN
Requiem—John Rutter.
1616093 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
Messiah—G.F. Handel/ ed. T. Tertius Noble.
441725 SATB Vocal Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
Sunrise Mass—Ola Gjeilo.
10304081 SSAATTBB Choral Score . . . . . . . 9.95
A Ceremony of Carols—Benjamin Britten.
171454 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
Mass of the Children—John Rutter.
3300563 SATB Vocal Score Full . . . . . . . . 13.95
10317966 Unison/Two-Part
Choral Score For Children . . . . . . . 5.25
Snow Angel—Sarah Quartel.
10738759 SATB Vocal Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.25
10738820 SSAA Vocal Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
Song of the Universal—Ola Gjeilo.
10445667 SSAA Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
A Little Jazz Mass—Bob Chilcott.
3304607 SSA Singer's Edition . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
Gloria, RV 589—Antonio Vivaldi/ed. Bruno.
10299300 SSAA Vocal Score Latin . . . . . . . 11.00
Ave Maris Stella—Vytautas Miskinis.
10289590 SSAA Singer's Edition . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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