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4L Mama Said—Ruthie Foster/arr. Paul Rardin.
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American blues icon Ruthie Foster released Mama
Said on her 2007 recording The Phenomenal
Ruthie Foster. The lyrics are a mother's advice to
her daughter, warning her to "learn how to pray"
and to fall on your knees before you fall in the wrong
direction. This arrangement is deliberately choral,
honoring Ms. Foster's exquisite vocal shadings
- a bend here, a fall-off there - by avoiding exact
imitation. The basses provide the rhythm section
of electric bass and closed hi-hat cymbal, leaving
the upper three parts in gospel harmony in all but a
few measures of the piece. An arresting and totally
unique setting.
11197390 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.60
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The Moon and the Sun—Brandon Martell.
"Daytime and nighttime, sleeping and waking, we
all need the moon and the sun." Expressive lyrics
paint the landscape of our daily cycle of life while
interesting harmonic shifts and delicious two-
against-three musical tensions grace this original
work. This piece offers the opportunity to really
teach rhythm and voice-leading in an engaging
way, while also having high performance value for
your next concert or festival.
11198834 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
Lt 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.
10593348 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.70
10882572 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.70
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My Companion—Elaine Hagenberg. Elaine
Hagenberg's exquisite a cappella setting of
a text by American poet Edith Franklin Wyatt
speaks of companionship and the joys of
sharing it as we travel along the road of life.
Gorgeous harmonies, hanging cluster cadences,
and soaring melodies create an unforgettable
experience. Commissioned as a memorial and
tribute, it can also serve as a year-end concert or
graduation selection.
10984422 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.95
t My Spirit Sang All Day—Gerald Finzi. This choral
classic sings vibrantly through rapid meter changes
with a romantic text celebrating the joys of young
love. It continues to be a favorite with contest and
festival choirs.
1463306 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
l Nessun Dorma (from "Turandot")—Giacomo
Puccini/arr. Audrey Snyder. Puccini's operas
contain some of the most sweeping and passionate
melodies in music history. Perhaps the most famous,
this tenor aria from "Turandot" has been skillfully
adapted for choirs with piano or string orchestral
accompaniment. What a great way for everyone to
experience singing this beloved Italian aria!
11204872 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11204873 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
4L No Color—Stacey V. Gibbs & Shawn Kirchner.
From two very important composers of our time,
the lyrics in this monumental work challenge ideas
of racism and discrimination, while the music
combines jazz and traditional choral techniques. No
Color offers choirs the chance to declare that no
color can come between us.
11173011 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
Ht Northern Lights—Ola Gjeilo. Set to the Latin
Pulchra es amica mea text from Song of Solomon,
this a cappella work is inspired by the beauty of
the aurora borealis as seen by the composer in his
native Norway.
10090831 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
10606187 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
10991432 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
lL Nothing Gold Can Stay—Timothy P. Cooper.
"Nature's first green is gold, her hardest hue to
hold. Her early leaf's a flow'r; but only so an hour."
Robert Frost's insightful words, dwelling on the
inevitability that nothing lasts forever, come into
sharper focus in this distinguished setting. Written
for mature high school or college and community
ensembles, this piece displays a full palette of
choral textures without the addition of divisi or
a cappella sections.
11195160 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
lD O Earth, Loving Mother—Mark Sirett. One
t of Canada's most treasured poets, Archibald
Lampman writes of the urgent need for us all
to be respectful and mindful of the fragility of
Mother Earth. This socially conscious text is set
for mixed choirs with a beautiful, gently rocking
a cappella texture that surrounds the melody with
rhythmic interest and life. Useful for a variety of
environmental occasions, or for any concert.
11200346 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
L O Love—Elaine Hagenberg. This beautiful setting
of George Matheson's familiar hymn text functions
perfectly in both sacred or secular settings. Here,
O Love is given a fresh new melody with equally
refreshing and gorgeous harmonies. You will not
want to miss this for use as a sacred meditation in
a worship service or in a concert setting as a tribute
to the glory of love itself. Now available in treble and
tenor-bass voicings. Simply stunning!
10667410 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10954544 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10954546 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10954547 Cello part for all voicings . . . . . .4.95
October Sun—Daniel Elder. This work is a love
song to a time of the year filled with exquisite
beauty, richness and color. Each return to the
"October Sun" refrain brings with it a new flavor,
guiding the piece through the transition to winter
step by step.
10994194 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
4L Omnia Sol (Let Your Heart Be Staid)—
Z. Randall Stroope. Omnia sol temperat, "the sun
warms everything," comes from a verse of Latin
found in "Carmina Burana." The composer's
English text speaks to the human need to anchor
words of love and commitment in the hearts of
those who have been pillars along life's way. This is
an important contribution to choral literature!
10006501 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
11172869 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
10006502 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
10590499 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
10590500 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
10068270 Brass & Percussion . . . . . . . . .29.95
t 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.
10538726 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.50
10786591 SSSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.50
lL Perhaps They Are Not Stars—Robert Schlidt.
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Based on an Inuit proverb, this reflective piece sets
a mood of contemplation by using a leisurely text
rhythm and lush chords. The proverb's counterpoint
to the title is that stars are our lost loved ones shining
light upon us. The music is timeless and touching.
11197389 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
Prayer of the Children—Kurt Bestor/arr. Mark
Hayes. This moving anthem of hope, embraced
by choirs around the world for many years, is now
available in this new arrangement with piano or
orchestra accompaniment. Lush choral writing
and an inspired instrumentation treat the work
with due reverence and respect. At the very
end, two measures sung in Croatian remind us
that the prayer is intended for the whole world.
Highly recommended!
10515004 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10515355 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10515356 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10515357 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10515358 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
H The Promise of Living—Aaron Copland.
Aaron Copland's quintet from "The Tender Land"
translates beautifully into this setting for combined
chorus with band! Although it makes a perfect
choice for Thanksgiving, the wonderful vocal lines
make it a magnificent showpiece any time of year.
The SATB choral part can stand alone, and offers
a piano 4 hands accompaniment. The optional
concert band accompaniment is at the medium
level and requires the choral part for performance.
It's a fantastic way to program music by a great
American composer!
982462 SATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.25
2457109 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
l A Reason to Sing—Rob Swenson. "Cry out with
a song of hope and peace, and give to those who
follow you a reason they should sing." So ends
this exciting and engaging work. A dramatic piano
part sets the tone while the singers deliver the
message. Creative and unique, singers will delight
in performing this.
11202485 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
lL The Red Gold Darkness of Rain—Dominick
DiOrio. This unique work, set to an Amy Lowell
poem, has the feeling of a soundscape and will
appeal to the adventuresome choir wanting to
engage the audience with their performance.
11190451 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
H A Red, Red Rose—James Mulholland/ed.
Rodby. Utilizing a text by Robert Burns, this gentle,
sensitive, folk-like work appears on numerous
contest and festival lists year after year. Honest
and expressive, it has become a true standard in
the choral repertoire.
1352467 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
Dt Revolution—Pinkzebra. Revolution is an uplifting
and confident statement about empowerment,
pursuing your dreams, and changing the world.
The positive message in the lyrics points to a very
bright future and a new way of doing things. The
SSATBB version is a contemporary a cappella
arrangement, and the other voicings utilize a
rhythmic, supportive accompaniment. Perform
with the accompaniment MP3 or instrumental
parts for a live band, and help your students
rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice
tracks - available for single users or in a multi-
user bundle to share with your whole choir.
10986010 SSATBB a capella version . . . . .2.25
10986011 SATB divisi, accompanied . . . . .2.25
10986012 SSAB divisi, accompanied . . . . .2.25
10986013 SSA divisi, accompanied . . . . . .2.25
10986014 Two-Part or
SA, accompanied . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
Ht The Road Home—Stephen Paulus. A perennial
favorite with festival choirs, this exceptional work
has become a standard in the repertoire.
8069226 SATB with Soprano Solo . . . . . .1.99
10055133 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.99
10318244 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.99
L 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 . . . . . . . . . . .2.55
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
11165727 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
H 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! Now available for SAB, SA and TB choirs in
adaptations by Emily Crocker.
10058221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
10910120 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
10910122 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
10070521 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
10910123 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
10279943 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
l Serenade Italienne—Ernest Chausson/arr. Mari
Esabel Valverde. This invitation for a rendezvous on
the sea beneath the stars is colored by a spiraling
piano accompaniment and largely homophonic
vocal lines. The setting makes the most of
Chausson's music in this lovely new voicing. A great
choice for any tenor-bass choir.
11200450 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
Ht Set Me As a Seal—Rene Clausen. Quiet and
relatively short in duration, this a cappella work is
pensive and wonderfully expressive. Often selected
for performance in contests and festivals, it has
earned its reputation as a 20th century choral classic.
1735687 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
3031390 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
Shelter This Candle—Connor Koppin. Humanity
is up against a great deal of adversity in these
times. The text and setting of this work is a
powerful reminder that we are at our best when we
are united, not divided. This work is achievable by
young choirs, but deep enough to be sung by more
advanced choirs of all ages.
11165729 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
4 Sigue—Ivette Herryman Rodriguez. A lively
and fun selection in Spanish, featuring a piano
accompaniment characteristic of Cuban rhythms
and harmonies. This is an impressive concert or
festival piece for any choir.
11172727 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
10513282 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
4t Sing, My Child—Sarah Quartel. This joyful
text celebrates the beauty found all around us in
everyday life. Characterized by tight harmonies
and a dynamic percussion line, the buoyant 7/8
meter of the opening drives the piece forward.
Lush harmonies color the hymn-like B section
as the text evolves into a call for strength despite
the troubles that may come. Commissioned for a
massed choir of over 700 singers, this piece is well
suited for combined choir projects or as a rousing
and meaningful concert closer. Now includes a
beautiful SSAA voicing.
10739018 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
11156144 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
HL Sing to Me—Andrea Ramsey. "Sing to me!
Something of sunlight and bloom..." An uplifting
text by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is set to charming music
in this wonderful piece with melodic interest in all
parts and conservative ranges. Ramsey's sensitive,
skillful writing makes for tender moments that truly
evoke the meaning of the text. Now available for
mixed voices, this has long been a favorite with
festival choirs in the two-part version.
10457609 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10291193 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
4D Sing to Me—Joseph M. Martin. Fans of Joseph
Martin's iconic The Awakening will find interest
in the scope and theme of this inspiring piece.
Growing from a rising musical motive, it evolves into
a celebration of music and its ministry to the human
spirit. The buoyant key changes and sectional
contrasts create a powerful forward motion.
A stunning orchestration is available.
11166001 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11166002 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
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