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A Lover and His Lass
Arkadi Serper.
This refreshing version of the well-known William Shakespeare verses from
As You Like It
presents a fun challenge of changing meters and syncopated
rhythms. With an incredibly appealing melody and some harmonic twists
and turns, it is a springtime joy for any treble choir. Add some simple choral
movement or dance for a lively presentation!
11202193 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Malala's Dream
Ethan McGrath.
The youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history, Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani
activist for female education. Malala has encountered many serious challenges
but continues to find ways to make a significant difference in the world. The
song text has been adapted from her memoir and is a prayer for peace and
equality. This important and effective work can be performed by treble choirs of
all ages.
11196071 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Mama Said
Ruthie Foster/arr. Paul Rardin.
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
Mangisondele Nkosi Yam
arr. Michael Barrett.
This piece is a traditional praise and worship song from the Zulu culture and is
written in the
isicathamiya style - a cappella singing with close harmonies - that
originated among Zulu mine workers during the apartheid years. Two soloists
open the piece with a call followed by response from the choir. Dramatic
and powerful, the piece builds throughout with an exciting rhythmic section
at its center. The title translates to "Be nearer my Lord." A translation and
pronunciation guide are provided.
10761752 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11202479 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Michael, Row the Boat Ashore!
arr. Russell Robinson.
Complete with optional conga drums or djembe, this Calypso-style arrangement
of the well-known spiritual will be a pleasure for choirs to sing and audiences
to hear! The harmonies and interplay between the voices are really nice, with
lightly syncopated rhythms. This is an enjoyable opportunity to highlight the
lower voices in your program.
11196490 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Modimo
arr. Michael Barrett.
Modimo is a song of praise and celebration from South Africa. Improvised
percussion and a traditional Sesotho melody make for a grounded and
deep sound your singers will immediately connect with. A quick learn with
a huge impact.
10994206 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11200553 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Like a River in My Soul
arr. Tim Osiek.
The river flows steady and calm in this beautiful arrangement of the traditional
spiritual edited by Dan Forrest. It is impossible to ignore the underlying intensity
which rises and falls as peace, love and joy move from river to ocean to fountain
and back again. It is accompanied by piano and is certain to become a favorite.
10907660 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11166181 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11166182 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
Listen to the Rain
Stephen L. Lawrence.
This imaginative piece will captivate your audience with the sounds and
sensations of a thunderstorm. The whispered opening and lyrical melody
set the mood for the moment when the audience becomes part of the
performance. One or more singers, the Rain Leaders, lead in creating
a remarkably realistic-sounding thunderstorm (using body percussion).
Performance notes and ideas are included, along with an opening narration.
11199148 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10028810 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10028811 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10029380 Accompaniment CD9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
Love Is the Very Heart of Spring
Michael John Trotta.
A delicate texture is carefully crafted to set this spring-themed text by Robert
Louis Stevenson. This is a wonderful piece for training young treble choirs
with ample unison and many echoing harmonies that are lyrical and easy
to sing musically. The three-part sections are crafted with lovely clusters
and suspensions that create an appealing modern harmonic language while
remaining accessible to developing singers.
11174050 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Love the Earth
Ruth Elaine Schram.
Here's a beautiful selection for Earth Day, themed events, or any time of
year! Lyrical and expressive, crafted with unison melody on the verses and
intuitive harmonies on the choruses, this is easy to learn and very effective and
memorable in performance. A valuable Learning Resource Page is included.
11202529 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11203163 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Lovely Rainbow
Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne.
Written with developing voices and ears in mind, this partner-song setting of
a colorful poem is just right for choirs seeking to build harmony-singing skills.
Independent yet complementary melodic lines encourage singers to retain their
individual parts, while the cascading piano accompaniment subtly reinforces
key notes and entrances. A great piece to grow on!
11196387 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
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