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4L Hands Are Knockin'—Kyle Pederson.
A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text
reinforces the universal message to open our
minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively
piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion
part, and syncopated vocal lines that highlight the
text come together to create a meaningful piece
that will be long remembered. Exceptional!
10981924 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11196420 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4t Healing Heart—Jacob Narverud. The healing
power of time is beautifully represented in
this tender piece for unaccompanied chorus.
Narverud's gentle repetitions of the words "healing
heart" and cluster chord ostinatos show us how,
with each new breath and every heartbeat, the pain
of life's disappointments is transformed into hope.
11165735 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.55
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Herbstlied (The Autumn Song)—Felix
Mendelssohn/arr. Russell Robinson. An autumn-
themed text is presented in German, with the
option of a singable English version in this
masterwork. Mendelssohn's duet has been crafted
into an authentically styled choral arrangement
perfectly suited for treble voices with lyrical lines,
a whimsical style, and a flowing accompaniment. A
solid concert or festival choice!
10953857 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
4t Ho Boys, Can't Line 'Em—arr. Anthony Trecek-
King. This work song portrays the conditions
in which African Americans found themselves
living and working during the post-Civil War
reconstruction. This incredibly dynamic work for
tenor-bass choir is written in a call-and-response
style with rhythms that imitate the task of lining out
a railroad track.
11190113 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
l Home (from "The Sacred Veil")—Eric Whitacre.
"You feel like home." A beautiful glimpse into the
moment that poet Charles Anthony Silvestri knew
that he fell in love with his wife, Julie, this plaintive
piece expresses joy tinged with sadness. This
is the third movement of "The Sacred Veil," a
twelve-movement work written with Silvestri that
chronicles his journey through life, love, cancer,
and ultimately, the death of his wife.
11196197 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
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Home for Me—McKay Crockett & Keith McKay
Evans. An original song of love and support with a
pop feel and contemporary a cappella setting, made
famous by Brigham Young University's a cappella
group BYU Vocal Point. A solo line with surrounding
vocables and improvised vocal percussion give
this mid-tempo ballad a warm sound and cheerful
groove. "Wherever I go, all that matters is you next
to me, 'cause you make it home ... home for me."
10989958 TTTBBBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
4L Hope Is the Thing with Feathers—Noah Salem.
t This distinguished text by Emily Dickinson is given a
beautifully introspective treatment by new composer
Noah Salem. Carefully crafted vocal lines and lush,
closely moving harmonies are hallmarks of this
modern a cappella setting for mixed voices. Sensibly
placed divisi help add to the full palate of choral
colors in this work for advancing choral ensembles.
11195575 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
4t Hope Is the Thing with Feathers—Christopher
Tin. Emily Dickinson's poem on the fragility of
nature, as well as our own hand in its destruction,
finds an elegiac tone in this deeply melodic original
work commissioned by Palo Alto High School.
11202993 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
t How Can I Keep from Singing?—Robert Lowry/
arr. Sarah Quartel. Available in editions for SSAA
and for SATBB a cappella voices, Sarah Quartel's
setting of How Can I Keep From Singing? is a lively
reimagining of the 19th-century hymn. Opening
with a solo verse, the piece proceeds with a
soaring soprano melody supported by the rhythmic
vocal accompaniment of the ATBB voices, with
occasional alternation between 4/4 and 7/8 meter.
Together, these elements capture both the gentle
hope and the profound joy of the text.
10879525 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.35
10817931 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.35
lL I Am Glad—Daniel Schreiner. This dramatic piece
t filled with rhythmic ostinatos and mixed meters is
energetic, powerful, and creative; it truly brings the
text to life. Excellent opener, closer, or even as the
centerpiece of any choral concert.
11190454 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
l I Am in Need of Music—Jesse Beulke. Selected
as a finalist in the 2017 Ithaca College Choral
Composition Contest, this piece is, at its core, a
lush and inspirational anthem to music. Not to be
overlooked for the developing mixed choir.
11195042 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
HL I Am Not Yours—David N. Childs. Following
in the footsteps of the all-time bestselling
treble arrangement, this sensitive setting of the
Sara Teasdale poem features a flowing piano
accompaniment that supports the tender love
song. Adding an elegant touch to any program, this
impactful piece is a delight to perform.
10513203 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
3303477 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
4 I Am the Wind—Elaine Hagenberg. Poet Zoe
Atkins likens her uncertainty to the wavering
winds and shifting shadows and contrasts it with
the unchanging stars and secure land. This text
is mirrored musically with an opening section of
a cappella underscoring that blossoms into a thick
choral texture with voice leading in each part that is
skillfully interwoven to create lush harmonies along
with a wonderfully artistic piano accompaniment.
11107830 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
t i carry your heart—Eric Whitacre. This gorgeous
a cappella setting of the E.E. Cummings poem is a
gem for mixed choirs. Sweeping legato lines with
extended cluster cadences and modern harmonies
create the lush soundscape for which Whitacre is
well known. Sliding voice leading creates movement
on the text that grows towards the final statement "i
carry your heart, i carry it in my heart."
10869827 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
4L I Carry Your Heart With Me—Jonathan Reid.
With a melody that honors the well-loved text by
Cummings and set with a flowing and supportive
piano accompaniment, this work will become a
favorite of audiences of all kinds.
11195671 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
4 I Carry Your Song in My Heart—Evan Ramos.
A beautiful, emotionally evocative tribute to the
power of music and teaching, this piece for
advanced treble ensemble with cello obbligato
features lovely harmonic motion with a modern
sensibility. Unexpected shifts between major and
minor, unresolved cadences, and a section with
layered, overlapping voices lead to a simple unison
ending. Very moving!
11195043 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
lL I Celebrate Myself—Michael John Trotta. This
t unaccompanied piece contrasts a simple unison
motif with quick ostinato in the lower voices. The
homophonic refrain clearly declaims, "All forces
have been steadily employed to complete and
delight me." After building to a high point with a
soaring descant for soprano, the work recedes in
intensity with a harmonic restatement of the opening
motif. May be performed as part of a collection of
four Whitman settings by the composer.
11197377 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.80
lt I Found Night—Connor Koppin. A pictorial setting
of a haunting poem by Greg DiMarco. Darkness and
despair can follow us each day, and it is important
for us to "dream the sun, the stars, warmth, and
joy." A flowing, expressive, and moving work.
11200446 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
lt I Give You Peace—Dominick DiOrio. With a text
adapted from the Bible, the composer has crafted
a universal statement of peace. The lovely harmonic
moments in the choral writing establish a beautiful
foundation for the soaring oboe obbligato. The
piece ends with a hushed, reverent pianissimo.
11204449 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
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I See Colors—Pinkzebra. "What do you see when
you close your eyes, and remember the best days
of our lives?" A sentimental and heartfelt song
about favorite memories and the vivid, colorful
imprints they leave in our minds. Perfect for spring
concerts, graduations and special occasions. The
accompaniment MP3 download includes both a
fully produced version and a piano-only version for
flexibility in your performance. Instrumental parts
are available for a live band and part-dominant MP3
practice tracks are available for single users or in a
multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
10940264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10940265 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10940266 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10940267 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
l I Shall Not Live in Vain—Thomas LaVoy.
Based upon a deeply moving secular text by
Emily Dickinson, this four-part mixed divisi work
opens with an extended a cappella section. Then
the piano accompaniment enters as the voices
cascade, washing over the same text. This beautiful
new work by Thomas LaVoy has already touched
thousands of listeners worldwide.
10928424 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
t I'm Listening—Kimberly Knighton & Keith McKay
Evans. "I always want to know what I can do to make
life sweet and good again for you; for days when
you think you don't mean a thing, I'm listening." An
original pop-style song written for Brigham Young
University's a cappella group BYU Noteworthy,
this song expresses love and support throughout
life. Solo driven, with surrounding vocables and
improvised vocal percussion, this is presented in
their exact arrangement for divisi treble choirs but
can be easily adapted for mixed groups.
10989960 SSSAAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
4t If My Love Is Too Great—Paul Langford. This a
cappella original uses an uplifting text to express the
joy of living life to the fullest. Using legato phrases,
rubato, divisi, and jazz-influenced harmonies, the rich
choral writing is emotional and eloquent. Inspiring!
11204561 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
lL If You Love for Beauty—Clara Schumann/
arr. James McCullough. The melody has a simple
innocence, but the harmony provides great warmth
and subtlety in this touching love song by Clara
Schumann arranged for choral ensembles. Set in a
modified strophic form, the setting for each of the
four stanzas is based upon two alternating versions
of a single melody. The result is a beautiful, tender
song that asks for and commits to love for a lifetime.
11199441 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
l Image of Beauty—Z. Randall Stroope. A perfect
marriage of text and music, this stunning setting
of a Kahlil Gibran poem enfolds us in inimitable
harmonies and beautiful poetic imagery.
11202051 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.40
4t In Dreams—Zebulon Highben. This beautiful
setting of a Rossetti text is a true gem for a tenor-
bass choir. Three verses in length, framed with
doo-doo-doo vocables, this a cappella work has
much to offer to a mature ensemble.
11190320 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
Invictus—Joshua Rist. The driving accompaniment,
rhythmic and rich choral writing, and textures
combine with an inspirational text by William Ernest
Henley of overcoming all obstacles. "I am the master
of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."
10342952 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
10861910 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
10630445 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
Lt Jenny—Ryan Kerr & Nick Myers. Fluid vocal
lines and a sensitive text shine in this powerful,
heartfelt recollection of a lost loved one. Perfectly
capturing the essence of love that lives forever, it
is at the same time both touching and haunting.
For a cappella choirs, this will be warmly received
in concert or memorial performances. "Quietly the
strain falls out of tune. Shadows steal across a
lonely moon. I miss you so..."
10514894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10881769 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
L Joy—Hans Bridger Heruth. Four hands on the
keyboard give great drive to this very rhythmic,
exciting and dramatic piece with a Sara Teasdale
text. Chord clusters, close harmonies, and divisi
in each voice part add to the depth and beauty
of this superb festival anthem for the large choir,
guaranteed to brighten any program.
10704714 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
10999360 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
10999361 4-Hand Piano Part. . . . . . . . . . .5.00
l Joy (from "The Song Maker")—Thomas Juneau.
Taken from a three-song set by Thomas Juneau,
The Song Maker, this exuberant work captures
the euphoria one feels at the joy of being loved.
A rhythmic yet unhurried piano accompaniment
enhances beautiful and soaring vocal lines.
Approachable by young treble choirs, but
sophisticated enough for ensembles at all levels.
11200577 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.55
l Lebenslust (Die Geselligkeit, D.609)—Franz
Schubert/arr. Russell Robinson. Whether performed
in German, English, or both, this wonderful new
edition of Lebenslust has the same flavor as the
original but offers a more accessible arrangement
in an SAB voicing. This work is sure to be a concert
and festival favorite.
11198325 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
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Let the Music Fill Your Soul—Jacob Narverud.
Robert Bode's text infuses this original song with
a message of music advocacy and appreciation.
The rhythmic piano accompaniment sets up a nice
groove in the compound meter for the choral parts
to stretch against with duples and triples. This is a
special piece that will be a great signature song for
your choir, or can be used as a dramatic way to
open or close your concert. Wonderful!
10881673 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10992435 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
L Let Your Faith Be Stronger Than Your Fear—
Tom Trenney. A featured solo and substantial choral
parts combine to create an artistic original ballad with
a positive message. The contemporary style and
powerful harmonies build this text into a powerful
statement of faith and hope along with an admonition
to overcome our fears. The musical interplay
between the choir and soloist is just gorgeous!
10954542 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
Ht Letter from a Girl to the World—Andrea
Ramsey. This remarkable work has become one
of the most popular choices for women's festival
choirs all over the country.
10074607 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
The Light Dawns on a Weary World—Mack
Wilberg. This short, energetic piece sets words
by contemporary hymn writer Mary Louise
Bringle. The text is full of hope; Wilberg's use of
a 7/8 time signature keeps the verses propelling
forward joyously while undulating notes shape the
refrains. Several key changes are supported by a
continuously rhythmic accompaniment in the form
of piano duet or large orchestra.
10736186 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.95
4t Listen Here—Sally Lamb McCune. Based on a
text by Langston Hughes, this piece speaks of the
terrible cost of war. A cappella with optional vocal
percussion, this concert work is reminiscent of a
spiritual while using mixed meter and syncopation
to create pop-influenced rhythms. The music is
urgent, driven, and calls on the singers to produce
a wide range of dynamics and emotions.
11201971 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
lL Lomis Creek—Jacob Narverud. Heartwarming
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and poignant, this original a cappella concert work
tells the story of a 19th-century American pioneer
with plans to move west and "settle down on rolling
plains" near a life-giving stream. With captivating
lyrics and rich contemporary harmonies, this is sure
to become a favorite for upper-level high school and
collegiate choirs.
11164160 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
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