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H The Lord Bless You and Keep You—John
Rutter. A tender prayer, sensitively set to music
by the incomparable John Rutter. The gentle
accompaniment and simple, lyrical voice parts
combine to create one of the sweetest pieces your
choir will ever sing! This timeless choral is now
available for SAB voices.
1422054 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
10087537 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
1790880 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.60
4807194 Instrumental Parts
for SATB Version. . . . . . . . . . .40.95
10644991 Full Score for SATB Version. . .20.25
H The Lord Is My Shepherd—John Rutter. Quiet
and serene, this pastoral setting of Psalm 23 offers
a sweeping Rutter melody and a gorgeous oboe
solo that hovers gently above the choir. It will create
an ethereal moment each time it is sung as it so
capably interprets the peaceful assurance of the
beloved text. A classic in every sense.
1316009 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.25
t Lux Aeterna—Eriks Esenvalds. A lush, warm, and
flowing setting of this sacred text in the way only
Esenvalds can do it. Absolutely stunning.
11102001 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
11102002 SSSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
11102004 TTBBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
lL May the Words of My Mouth—Joshua Fishbein.
This work uses the text of Psalm 19 in both Hebrew
and English. The music blossoms organically from
the opening cantorial solo to the final triumphant
"Amen" using complex counterpoint along the
way to propel the text, which is sometimes sung
simultaneously in both languages. The music has
religious intensity and a modern sensibility.
10956152 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
L The Moon Is Distant from the Sea—David
N. Childs. In her poignant poem, Emily Dickinson
uses the metaphor of the sea following the moon's
command to express her profound obedience to
God. "...Oh, Signor, thine, the amber hand - and
mine - the distant sea - obedient to the least
command Thine eye impose on me." David Childs'
music reflects the poet's meaning with sensitivity
and depth.
3302095 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
H Music Down in My Soul—arr. Moses Hogan.
Premiered at the World Choral Symposium in
Minneapolis, this gospel praise song was inspired
by the spiritual Over My Head. The dynamic
piano accompaniment adds to the excitement,
making this a fantastic choral feature or concert
closer. Exuberant!
3297947 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
8061470 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
L The Music of Creation—Shelton Ridge Love.
This new setting perfectly captures the excitement
of Shirley Erena Murray's wonderful text. The
rhythmic piano accompaniment will lift and drive
the intensity of the composition. Celebrate the gift
of music with this exciting piece.
10907661 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
t O Lux Beatissima—Howard Helvey. Be sure
to consider this a cappella work for festival or
contest performances. It is not difficult, and it has a
peaceful sonority that is so appropriate to the text.
Deeply felt and skillfully composed, this will display
your choir's musicianship in a very positive light!
8067046 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10065899 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
4 O Quam Gloriosum—Jacob Narverud. Vibrant,
bold, rhythmic, and harmonically rich, this
accompanied sacred Latin text setting for treble
voices is powerful. Opening with an exuberant mixed-
meter section, the piece alternates the initial theme
with contrasting lyrical passages before returning to
the original motif for an impressive conclusion.
11198315 SSA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4t O Salutaris—Jacob Narverud. With a free chant
opening flowing into modern harmonies, this
beautiful work will become a favorite of your singers
and audiences. A beautiful and timeless melody
shines here in this work for more advanced mixed
choirs. A great addition for any program, especially
when a reverberant acoustic space is available.
11165737 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.40
4L Peace to the World—Hyun Kook/arr. Alan Robert
Petker. This simple yet meaningful work pairs
the familiar text Dona Nobis Pacem with a gentle
cascading melodic idea. In the middle of the song,
an aleatoric rendering of the text in numerous
languages occurs that makes the message even
more profound. The performance possibilities are
endless, with ideas for choreography and sign
language to heighten it further.
11196222 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
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Plaudite (Plaudite Omnis Terra)—Victor C.
Johnson. Punctuated by handclaps and a rhythmic
mixed meter setting, this dynamic original would
make a fantastic opening number or festival
selection. With a school-friendly Latin text, and
a contrasting lyrical section in English, this piece
presents multiple educational opportunities while
remaining a satisfying musical experience for
singers and audiences alike. Fantastic!
10873072 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
10873073 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
10881851 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . .44.99
Lt A Prayer of Compassion—Gwyneth Walker.
This sensitive, prayerful, and approachable setting
of text from the Psalms and Whitter's Divine
Compassion contains reflective moments that
give way to grandness while bringing forward
the message that in today's world of increasing
violence and global awareness of atrocities, we are
often challenged to remain sensitive to suffering, to
respond with "a heart that still can feel and eyes
that can still weep."
10953632 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
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
DL Psalm 150—Michael John Trotta. A dynamic
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a cappella original with a festival feel! The opening
chordal style introduces a jubilant motive in the
upper voices that gives a solid foundation for
the contrasting bass part. A contrasting middle
section gives the opportunity to teach lyrical tone
and phrasing. The work finishes with a soaring
optional descant or solo. In Latin throughout, with
the English translation included. Exciting!
10947977 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
Psalm 23—Z. Randall Stroope. Psalm 23
is the canvas upon which Z. Randall Stroope
paints this stunning work for women's voices.
With accompaniment for piano, flute and oboe
(included), this is music of substance for treble
choirs, every bit as rewarding as it is challenging!
8064605 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
H Requiem—Eliza Gilkyson/arr. Craig Hella Johnson.
Singer/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson wrote Requiem
as a song of grief following the Asian tsunami in
December 2004, and the song found a renewed
audience after Hurricane Katrina devastated the
Gulf Coast region. This setting by Conspirare
conductor Craig Hella Johnson is powerful in its
emotional impact.
10045096 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
Lt Rise, My Soul—arr. Susan LaBarr. Rich melodic
lines and fragments form the basis for a delicious
counterpoint in this traditional folk hymn arranged
for mature treble voices. LaBarr's harmonies are at
once modern and tasteful, with elements of tone-
painting and melismatic treatment of the word
"rise" throughout. Yet, she retains the historical feel
of this joyful American song in an a cappella style
that is worthy of study and performance. Beautiful!
10849143 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
4L Sanctus (from "Requiem for the Living")—Dan
Forrest. A number of movements from Requiem for
the Living by Dan Forrest comfortably stand alone.
The Sanctus, movement IV from the work, is scored
for divisi mixed chorus with keyboard or orchestra
(full or chamber). For the advanced church,
collegiate, or community ensemble, the piece could
easily open a concert. Powerful!
11202060 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.75
Lt Sanctus (from "Missa de Cinque Terra")—
Jacob Narverud. This hauntingly beautiful piece is
taken from the composer's Missa de Cinque Terre.
The ancient Latin text is paired with a completely
modern harmonic setting. Beginning with
whispered effects and humming, it builds with long
cascading chords that expand into slow-moving
cluster harmonies creating a dreamlike effect.
11161201 SSATTB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
lL Selig sind die Toten—Heinrich Schutz/ed. Jacob
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Narverud. This well-known motet by Heinrich Schutz
is more accessible than ever in this arrangement
for a cappella SSATBB choirs. This edition contains
conservative ranges with added dynamics and
articulations to enhance the historic early Baroque
drama and allow for numerous teaching moments.
A keyboard reduction is included.
11193303 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
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
H Shout Glory—Byron Smith. Shout Glory lives
up to its name, with a rip-roarin' accompaniment
and highly energetic choral writing! Whether your
featured soloist sings the notes as written, or has
improvisational skills, this highly energetic gospel
original is sure to thrill the listener! Now also
available for men's voices.
8058092 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.55
10996219 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.45
10317253 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
10544141 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.95
10040582 Instrumental Parts
Rhythm Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
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Sicut Locutus Est (from "Magnificat")—
J.S. Bach/arr. Jacob Narverud. This favorite
choral fugue from Bach's "Magnificat" is
arranged here for only four parts with a playable
piano accompaniment. This piece is a wonderful
introduction to polyphonic texture, and the Latin
text and Baroque phrasing are valuable teaching
tools for directors with developing choirs.
11134294 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
4L Song of the Earth (from "Jubilate Deo")—
Dan Forrest. This piece is Movement 6 from
Dan Forrest's extended work Jubilate Deo. Here
published separately, the piece calls for mixed
chorus, optional treble chorus, with piano or organ
or orchestra. The individual piece easily stands
alone and is appropriate for Earth Day concerts as
well as other performances.
11196167 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.55
11202062 Instrumental Parts
Chamber Orchestra
**RENTAL ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . .0.00
11202063 Orchestration Small Orchestra
**RENTAL ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . .0.00
11202064 Full Score **RENTAL ONLY . . . .0.00
t Spotless Rose—Ola Gjeilo. An extremely joyful
and uplifting setting of this well-loved Christmas
text. Gjeilo has crafted a beautiful melody that
seems as if it was always meant to exist with
these lyrics. Vocally accessible, this will be a
good choice for both schools and churches,
along with more advanced choirs. Can be sung in
English or Norwegian.
10746479 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
Lt Still with Thee—Elaine Hagenberg. Harriet
Beecher Stowe poetry comes to life in this beautiful
new setting of the classic Mendelssohn hymn.
Richly scored for SATB a cappella choir, it exudes
confidence, comfort, and assurance as it builds to
the final statement, "I am with Thee."
11101046 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
This Is My Father's World—arr. Elaine Hagenberg.
What a gorgeous setting for church or school
choirs! Superb choral writing and a marvelous piano
accompaniment with violin obbligato make this a
truly exceptional arrangement of the traditional
hymn. Highly recommended!
10589958 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.65
H Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day—John
Rutter. Although based on an English Christmas
carol, the primary use of this John Rutter
arrangement for SSA chorus is as a deservedly
popular selection for contest or festivals.
4806493 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.25
Tree of Life—Mack Wilberg. Tree of Life is an
expansive setting for mixed voices and piano
of David Warner's evocative text depicting the
sacred archetype of the life-giving tree through the
seasons. The vocal texture depicts the unfolding
seasons by thickening with each verse, first
soprano/tenor, then adding alto, and finally bass.
Heavenly alleluias close the piece. An orchestration
is also available.
10987833 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
l Tu Es Petrus—Dan Davison. Beginning in the
style of Gregorian chant, this piece then opens up
with contrasting rhythms and interesting harmonies
that bring a modern style. With Latin text and
strong musical elements, this original piece makes
a fascinating choice that choirs are sure to enjoy.
Now available in SSA.
10990317 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11197770 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10871879 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
Ht Ubi Caritas—Ola Gjeilo. Originally published for
mixed voices, this stunning work has reached a large
audience in a very short time and has been published
in SSAA and TTBB voicings to meet the growing
demand. The reviews are in - it is an exceptionally
strong choice for every a cappella choir!
10025943 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.60
10046201 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.70
10067366 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.60
4L Ubi Caritas Pastoralis—Craig Courtney. This
stunning setting of the traditional Latin text is so rich
and so deep that the music perfectly matches the
quietly profound ardor of the timeless plainchant.
The clarinet provides an ethereal counterpoint
to the SATB divisi a cappella voices that are lush
with occasional cluster harmonies. Intended for a
capable choir, it can be performed in both worship
and concert settings.
11166198 SATB Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4t Verbum Caro Factum Est—Yani Araujo.
A fresh setting of a traditional Latin text by a young
composer, this beautiful piece bridges the ancient
and the modern with lush choral harmonies for
tenor-bass choirs. A wonderful piece worthy of
study with high performance value.
11198934 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
