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l Barun Barune—arr. Amy Stephen & Amir
Haghighi. This Iranian folk song from the region of the
Caspian Sea draws on the diverse ethnic population of their
rich musical heritage. The original Farsi language (also
known as Persian) is used throughout, and an easy-to-
understand pronunciation guide is included in the octavo with
a link to a spoken version offered as a supplement.
11337820 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
lL Bayasibiza—arr. Michael Barrett & Mbuso
t Ndlovu. This tremendous work will make a fantastic
concert opener! The dramatic opening is followed by an
up-tempo traditional-style arrangement of this South African
song with percussion. Use this piece for your concert or
festival for great impact!
11338028 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
le Dear World—Mikeila McQueston, Alana
Scott & Hannah Rice. Elementary school students
were asked to write letters answering the question, "What
would you like to tell the earth?" in a collaborative project
with composition students from Louisiana State University.
Three letters were chosen and set by three different student
composers in this set of songs that powerfully and poignantly
offers their response. The first song, I Will Bless You, is
accompanied, while the remaining two, There Can Be No
Numbers and To Fly a Plane, are for a cappella divisi choir.
11336990 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
lL Edges of the Night—Mark Patterson.
This dynamic work for treble chorus attempts to shed light
on the crisis facing hundreds of thousands of families who
have fled Central America in recent years to find safety
and refuge. The xylophone part really adds another layer to
the intensity of texture and complements the choral lines
exceptionally well.
11337881 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
l Festejo—Diana V. Saez. Composed in an Afro-
Peruvian dance style, this original piece for treble choir and
piano with body percussion is so fun to perform! The lively
tempo, engaging melody, and singable harmonies are a
great match for choirs looking to explore a new style. There
is an IPA pronunciation guide for the Spanish text included.
11337822 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
lL Laus Trinitati—Faith Morgan.
t This majestic work uses text by Saint Hildegard of
Bingen that speaks of the mystery of the Trinity and of
God's creation. Pentatonic and written with great skill in
counterpoint and voice-leading, this impressive, earthy work
will come together easily for high school, university, and
community choruses.
11337879 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11105249 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
lL Makabongwe uJehova—arr. Michael
t Barrett & Mpumelelo Manyathi. Moving and
dynamic, this largely traditional arrangement of a South
African song uses both the isiZulu and Sesotho languages to
speak of the hope that can be found in God. Alto and tenor
solos add great depth and interest to the full choral texture.
11337880 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
4e On the Pulse of This New Day—
Rollo Dilworth. Dr. Maya Angelou's famous text
frames this majestic concert piece that celebrates diversity,
equity, inclusion, and access to one's purpose and destiny.
Dilworth's setting is in his classic style with gospel-infused
choral harmonies and an outstanding piano accompaniment
that builds to a fantastic conclusion. "Lift up your eyes upon
this day breaking for you, give birth again to the dream...and
say simply, very simply, with hope - Good morning."
11317445 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4t Say Her Name—Alysia Lee.
e If you say the name, you're prompted to learn the story.
Promote inclusivity and awareness with Say Her Name,
written specifically to highlight elements of the Kwanzaa
ceremony. Featuring body percussion, a call and response
texture and background vocables, along with the option to
add additional percussion instruments and adapt the key to
fit your ensemble, this powerful piece will resonate with our
generation's desire for unity and reconciliation.
11313861 SATB or SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11304095 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
le Seeking Light—Brandon Williams.
Charles Anthony Silvestri's text honors the adventuresome
choices of a life well lived and asserts that death is merely
another crossing point on a continuing journey. The opening
solo line blossoms into a full choral texture that is well
complemented by an artistic piano accompaniment in this
inspirational selection that will brighten any concert.
11334133 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
l The Song I Came to Sing—
Craig Hella Johnson. Accompanied by cello,
the choral lines weave and dip as they provide delicious
tension between the stretched duple rhythms and the lilting
compound meter of the setting. The plaintive quality of the
melody perfectly sets the text that speaks of longing for an
encounter that has not yet happened - thus, "The song I
came to sing remains unsung."
11337825 SA with Cello accompaniment . . . . . . . 2.10
le Songs My Heart Has Taught Me—
Bob Chilcott. In this passionate four-movement work,
Chilcott and lyricist Delphine Chalmers explore themes
of inclusivity, identity, and unity. The middle movements,
Harmony and Rhythm, have strong grooves and rhythmic
drive, while the outer movements, Unison and Resolution, are
steadfast and uplifting. Bring singers and audience together
in a celebration of all that unites us!
11335265 SATB Vocal Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.95
l The Soul Behind the Eyes—Jim Papoulis.
Born out of a songwriting seminar with middle and high
school students, this introspective text taps into the thoughts,
fears, and hopes of our young people. The message and
spirit of this inspirational song will support young people who
are working through struggles of their own. "The soul behind
the eyes, fading slowly. The darkness in disguise becomes
the light in me."
11338687 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
lt Threads of Joy—Dale Trumbore.
e This song of happiness and celebration of the human
experience is set in a minor key. The harmonic language
acknowledges that we can't have joy without recognizing its
opposite. The undertones point out that this is not just an
exultation of happiness but also suggests how we emerge
from darkness and pain back into light. The music captures
this duality in ever-shifting prismatic harmonies.
10907470 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11337862 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11313007F SATB Part-Dominant MP3s . . . . . . . . 49.99
lL Ukholo Iwami/iSabata—arr. Michael
t Barrett & Mpumelelo Manyathi. Both the isiZulu
and Sesotho languages of South Africa are utilized in this
traditional song that illustrates the idea of the promise of an
eternal home with God. This arrangement uses repetition and
call and response, making it an easy learn and an impactful
work for performance for mixed choirs.
11337882 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
lt We Shall Walk Through the Valley—
Marques L.A. Garrett. Using the traditional spiritual
as a basis, this piece combines modern a cappella choral
textures, cluster harmonies, and an aleatoric section
to create a soundscape that blends the traditional with
the modern in a way that is profound and artistic. With
additional text added in both Latin and English, the
original sections surround the traditional melody in a way
that portrays the longing of the text - that "we shall walk
through the valley in peace."
11337863 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
l Welcome Home, Child—Andrea Clearfield.
Part of a major work commissioned by the Philadelphia
Orchestra for chorus, narrator, and orchestra, this piece has
been reimagined for mixed choir, piano, and percussion.
The text by Charlotte Blake Alston is shared between the
narration and the sung lyrics and is a powerful declaration of
the celebration of new life in our families and communities.
11337823 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
lD The Wellerman—arr. Jacob Narverud.
e From the 19th century to 2021, this traditional folksong from
New Zealand experienced new life as a viral hit on the social
media site TikTok. The sea-shanty-like ballad tells a whalin'
story of the hopeful Wellerman ship coming to bring supplies.
This rousing arrangement is great fun and highly accessible
as it can be performed with either the piano accompaniment
or a cappella.
11338397 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
11338398 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
l Where Do We Find Joy?—Jim Papoulis.
"Where do we find joy? Where do we find hope? Where do
we find love? ... If you listen with your heart, it will find you."
This uplifting song features a lively texture for treble chorus
with piano and optional percussion for shaker and djembe.
Inspirational words, syncopated rhythms, and the interplay
between the voices make this an appealing choice.
11337824 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
NEW CONCERT WORKS
for Spring!
Debuting this Spring, these concert works are
slated to be seen at conferences, conventions,
and festivals. Explore these exciting additions
to the concert repertoire below.
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