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Go to cart 4 Editors' Choice l New Publication H Pepper Basic Library u A Cappella eAvailable via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision SECULAR CONCERT n Oh, Think of Me—Elaine Hagenberg. The simple beauty of a sunrise, a summer breeze, or evening stars can evoke memories of a loved one. Oh, Think of Me was inspired by a poem by Frances Anne Kemble to honor the life of a young man who died too young. With a beautiful, emotive piano part, soaring melodies and reflective moments, your singers and audience will find heartache and then resolution and peace in both the music and the text. Absolutely breathtaking! 10661176 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10 4 Omnia Vincit Amor—Michael John Trotta. This energetic original work is a testament that "Love conquers all, therefore let us surrender to love!" In Latin, with pronunciation guide and translation included, this festival work may be performed a cappella or with the optional piano accompaniment, presenting flexibility and educational opportunity for teaching blend and musicality. 10944960 SA opt. piano accompaniment . . . . . . . . . ME 1.65 n One Voice—Tom Shelton & Maribeth Yoder- White. "One voice in the darkness. One single voice searching for truth. A voice that's filled with light and love. This is my voice reaching for you..." An exceptional text, a solo feature, optional audience participation, lyrical piano, and violin obbligato make this a very special piece for treble voices. The excellent performance notes add educational value to this delightful performance piece. Highly recommended! 10578875 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65 n Only in Sleep (Tikai Miega)—Eriks Esenvalds. A beautiful soprano solo surrounded by lush a cappella choral lines and a suspended cymbal part create this dramatic setting of a Sara Teasdale text. This is a stunning modern choral work that has been widely performed by festival, honors and collegiate choirs. 10786591 SSSAAA with soprano solo and suspended cymbal. . . . . . . . M 4.50 n Peace on Earth... and Lots of Little Crickets —Paul Carey. Clickers, guiros and shakers are the voices of crickets, frogs and other species as they join with human voices to express a profound wish for peace on earth. Based on a text by Oliver Twigge, this is serious fun - no kidding! 10046157 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55 4 The Rose—Ola Gjeilo. Christina's Rossetti's mysterious poem is wrapped in a soundscape of smoothly soaring vocal lines that are supported with an undulating piano accompaniment and optional string quartet. Though this piece is featured on Gjeilo's Winter Songs album, it possesses a general text that is appropriate at any time of year. Altos will especially enjoy the setting as they carry the beautiful melodic line through much of the piece. Gorgeous! 10850197 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95 4 Run Away—Stuart Chapman Hill. Stuart Chapman Hill is a rising star in the choral world. This work for 3-part treble voices a cappella is an inspirational piece perfect for commencement, as an encore, or an end of the year piece on which to build your entire spring concert program. Sure to be your treble choir's favorite piece. 10873717 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . M 2.45 t The Runner—Joshua Rist. A beautiful, driving piano accompaniment sets the stage for the journey of a runner - the air filling his lungs and the ground "pushing back with its slow spin." The ethereal voices paint a wondrous picture. A lovely work, not difficult, and perfect for high school singers and above. 10756858 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.85 n The Seal Lullaby—Eric Whitacre. "Ah, weary wee flipperling, curl at thy ease! The storm shall not wake thee, nor shark overtake thee, asleep in the arms of the slow-swinging seas..." This charming poem by Rudyard Kipling is the inspiration for Eric Whitacre's magnificent choral setting. A beautiful, accessible work for mixed, treble or tenor-bass choirs! Newly available for SAB, SA and TB choirs in adaptations by Emily Crocker. 10910120 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 10910122 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 4 Shout Out Your Joy—Laura Farnell. The joy of making music with one another is celebrated in this rhythmic and energetic new composition. With moderate ranges and strong support from the piano accompaniment, this is a perfect festival or concert selection for young treble choirs. 10843726 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 4 Sing—Pinkzebra. This inspirational song en- courages you to find your own voice and to feel empowered to have an impact on the world. Uplifting, positive, and joyful, this song is a perfect fit for any concert or ceremony, celebrating both beginnings and endings. Through it all - we sing! The orchestral arrangement as heard in the recording is available separately and includes parts for strings, harp, celesta, and suspended cymbal as well as a conductor score. An instrumental performance recording bundled with a piano-only rehearsal accompaniment track is available. 10945724 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 10945723 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 t Sing, My Child—Sarah Quartel. Sing, my Child- asets a joyful text celebrating the beauty found all around us in everyday life. Characterized by tight harmonies and a dynamic percussion line, the buoyant 7/8 metre of the opening drives the piece forward. Lush harmonies colour the hymn-like B section as the text evolves into a call for strength despite the troubles that may come. Com- missioned for a mass choir of over 700 singers, this piece is well-suited for combined choir projects or as a rousing and meaningful close to a concert. 10739018 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.90 n Sing On!—Lane Johnson. "Whatever comes your way, sing on! Keep your music going... sing on!" A great concert piece for SATB voices or SA women's choir. Carefully crafted melodic lines with exciting rhythms lie over a lovely harmonic progression that is supported and enhanced by a flowing piano part. The uplifting text and spirit of the piece will appeal to singers and audience members alike. 10736695 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15 4 Sogno Di Volare—Christopher Tin. Following on the heels of the wildly popular Baba Yetu, Christopher Tin brings us a wonderful new choral piece from the soundtrack of the video game Civilization VI. In Italian, with sweeping choral lines and an epic feel, this dramatic piece is tailor made for the concert stage. Amazing! 10910172 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 4 Stars Tonight—Judith Herrington. Commiss- ioned by the Manhattan Concert Productions, this piece was premiered at Carnegie Hall in 2017. The use of Tibetan bells and wind chimes provides an ethereal atmosphere that is echoed in the music and text. Originally written for young voices, this piece would also be effective by a treble choir of older voices. Its festival use has already become popular for any season. Easy to Medium in difficulty. 10800922 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.45 n Storm—James DesJardins. A creative depiction of the frenetic energy of a storm, this piece utilizes body percussion and drums to mimic the sounds one might experience during a storm. That, coupled with the descriptive text, make this piece worthy of study for your treble choir. Truly exciting! 10735244 SA or Two-Part Treble . . . . ME 2.25 4 Tell Me What You See—Amy F. Bernon. In this charming original, our curious narrator enlists the help of wildlife friends to discover nature's gifts. Sing in unison throughout, or utilize the optional second part to create simple harmonies. Whimsical melodies punctuated by contrasting articulation and lyrical singing establish a beautiful concert work for young treble choirs. 10906195 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . ME 2.10 n This Is Your Time—J. Reese Norris. The profound text quotes Sir Winston Churchill with his challenge to young people: "You are needed now more than ever before. Take up the mantle of change, for this is your time." Commissioned by the Cincinnati Children's choir, this dramatic treble piece needs to be sung! 10830611 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25 n Uphill—Jill Friedersdorf & Melissa Keylock. From a simple melodic idea shared through the voices, the music builds gradually - dynamically, rhythmically and in density to match the lyrics. The text looks to our lives as an uphill journey, and despite the weariness of travel, if we follow the path, we shall find safe shelter prepared and ready at the end of the road. This very accessible work is perfect for graduation or as a thoughtful closing number at any performance. 10805537 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.05 n We Are the Voices—Jim Papoulis. "In every heart there is a place that shows us who we are." The opening phrase presents the challenge that unfolds in this significant song: bringing our inner voice to expression. Bound to be the highlight of a program, this piece builds to a grand ending with the rhythmic beat of a djembe adding to the excitement. 10874650 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.35 n 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! 3303244 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50 4t Will the Circle Be Unbroken—arr. J. David Moore. This wildly popular arrangement is a favorite with choral festivals all over the country. Beginning in the style of a bluegrass trio, the piece opens into a four-part gospel celebration of the power of song to create community. Often performed with an opening solo refrain. A favorite for treble choirs, now available for mixed or tenor- bass voices. 10704230 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95 t The Wisdom of the Moon—Susan LaBarr. The Wisdom of the Moon expresses how easy it is to be happy when things are difficult, but how we all need to learn how to persevere during difficult times. A sentiment of hope that is reflected in the tonality and joyful triple meter. A great chance to feature a soloist. Exceptional! 10746456 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 16 CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CHOIR

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