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Rise Up, My Love—Tom Merrill. This work was
inspired by the nuptial Mass of a former student,
who had arranged for her chorus to sing for the
ceremony. One of the texts read at the wedding
was the passage from the Song of Solomon
used in this work. The approach is joyful rather
than romantic, the vocal parts approachable
but interesting thanks to rhythmic interplay and
a variety of textures. The piano part adds to the
dance-like mood.
11199774 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
The Rivers Are Running Again—Amy F.
Bernon. Celebrate spring with this delightful
folk-like original. The colorful refrain brings to
life the joy and rebirth of springtime: "Oh, spring
has returned with a bursting of blossoms, with
dancing and singing and days full of sun." A lovely
choice for treble choirs!
11195679 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
D ROY-G-BIV—Robert Applebaum. What better
way to teach the colors of the rainbow than
through song? The title is an acronym for the
color spectrum, and this setting really creates a
fun, theatrical novelty for children's choirs. Sung
in a round with many unison passages, this piece
can easily have added choreography or props to
further enliven the performance.
11171381 Three-Part Treble or SSA. . ME 2.35
t Say Her Name—Alysia Lee. 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.
11304095E SSA ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Seal Lullaby—Douglas E. Wagner. Full of
beautiful choral harmonies and lyrical voice
leading, this piece provides a taste of advanced
choral singing within an overall accessible setting.
This emotionally-charged concert piece will tug at
the heartstrings of your audience with its images
that recall the feelings of all parents for their
precious children.
11172870 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
See the Light—Sarah Quartel. Inspired by the
Hawaiian story The Bowl of Light, Sarah Quartel
has crafted an uplifting piece exploring the
light that radiates from each person to create
a sense of community. This pop-like concert
work employs uplifting melodies and energetic
rhythms with a supportive piano accompaniment.
A wonderful choice for treble choirs of all ages!
11196410 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.35
Sing Out, My Soul!—Marques L. A. Garrett.
William Henry Davies' text is given a driving,
rhythmic setting for mixed or treble choirs that
encourages singer and listener alike to "sing
out!" their songs of joy. The contrasting middle
section is undergirded with rhythmic energy from
the piano accompaniment, while allowing for the
choral lines to explore more contemplative lyrical
phrasing before a return to the joyful texture of the
beginning. A wonderful opening selection!
11314192 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
e Singing Children—Bob Chilcott. Upbeat and
optimistic, this piece features scat-like vocaliz-
ations, extended unison passages, syncopations,
and intuitive harmonies. Adapted from a song
from the Elizabethan play Locrine' attributed to
Charles Tilney, this fun song professes the singers'
overwhelming and joyous love of singing.
11315651 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
Slow Down—Ian Assersohn. With a relaxed
swing feel and imaginative lyrics, this creative
piece encourages us all to take time out of our busy
lives to slow down and enjoy the world around us.
Some scat syllables and jazzy harmonies give the
vocal lines a modern influence, all underpinned by
a supportive and colorful piano part.
11160110 Cambiata, Cambiata, Baritone, Bass
or TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.35
Storm—James M. DesJardins. A creative
depiction of the frenetic energy of a storm, this
piece utilizes body percussion and drums to
mimic the sounds one might experience during
a storm. That, coupled with the descriptive
text, makes this piece worthy of study for your
ensemble. Truly exciting!
11198028 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Terpsichore Dances!—Amy F. Bernon. In this
wonderfully unique composition, the vibrant
writing centers around the theme of female
empowerment and being oneself. A brisk yet
graceful tempo, an engaging piano part, a nice
a cappella section, and confident vocal lines all
enliven this powerful message. "Terpsichore
dances, her rhythm entrances... She's wild
and she's free and her hair winds around her.
Terpsichore, graceful, beautiful, strong!"
11172888 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
There Alway Something Sings—Sarah Quar-
tel. This beautiful setting of Ralph Waldo Emer-
son's famous text celebrates the universal
presence of song, which can be found in places of
beauty but also darkness. With soaring melodies
and a flowing supportive accompaniment, this
piece will appeal to choirs of all ages. Lovely!
11315659 Unison or SA or TB . . . . . . ME 3.00
Twilight—Andy Beck. Inspired by the setting
sun, an elegantly simple melody is harmonized
with beautiful block chords for three-part choirs.
Conservative ranges and additional cued notes
make this a great option for developing or
smaller choirs.
11197196 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
D
Two Clara Schumann Lieder—Clara Schumann/
arr. Nathan Payant. Two of Clara Schumann's
most renowned solo art songs, Sie liebten sich
beide and Warum willst du and're fragen, are
beautifully adapted for treble choirs. Retaining the
original German texts and piano accompaniments
from which the choral harmonies are extracted,
this set of songs offers choirs the opportunity to
explore the Romantic style and artistry of one of the
greatest historical female composers.
11205241 Three-Part Treble or SSA. . ME 2.10
D Two Songs By Amy Beach—Amy Beach/arr.
Brandon Williams. Often considered to be one of
the first great American female composers, Amy
Beach's art songs are stylistically similar to those
of other late-Romantic European composers.
Here we have two solo art songs on texts by
Robert Browning that possess soaring melodies
and colorful piano accompaniments from which
the choral harmonies are drawn. Songs include:
The Year's at the Spring and Ah, Love, But a Day.
11196070 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Dt Ubi Caritas—Michael John Trotta. The beloved
Latin text is set in an elegantly simple texture with
conservative ranges. Straightforward rhythms
and moments of release create a tapestry of
sound that surrounds the optional solo chant line,
which may be sung by a soloist or performed by
a C instrument. Beautiful modern harmonies and
cluster chords create an artistic setting that is
equally appropriate for service use or the concert
stage. Lovely!
11315436 Two-Part or SA with
piano accompaniment . . . . ME 2.45
Undivided—Karen Marrolli. The desire for
people of different backgrounds, experiences,
and ideologies to come together for the common
good was the inspiration behind this folk-like
piece. This work speaks to ideas of peace, unity,
respect, and understanding and is appropriate for
both sacred and secular settings. Composed for
mixed chorus, piano, violin, and violoncello; the
alto and soprano soloists are optional.
11199383 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.60
What Is Water?—Judy Herrington. Written by
the poet at the age of five, the profundity behind
her thoughts is the first impressive moment of this
work. The first melodic line holds the weight of
the question while the second melody dances as
your thoughts become dazzled. Returning to the
first theme, you enjoy the unanswered questions
of the ages from the innocence of youth.
11170941 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Dt When She Loved Me (from Disney/Pixar's
"Toy Story 2")—Randy Newman/arr. Philip
Lawson. "Every hour we spent together lives
within my heart, when she loved me." Performed
by Sarah McLachlan, this tender ballad from
Disney/Pixar's "Toy Story 2" tugs on the heart
strings of young and old with its nostalgic lyrics
and memorable melody. Beautifully set for treble
choirs with close a cappella harmonies that evoke
the emotion from the film, it will once again be
loved by choirs and audiences alike.
11205645 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.15
Where the Light Begins—Susan LaBarr. This
is an accessible and fresh work on the themes of
peace and hope. Approachable vocal lines and
a supportive accompaniment make this a great
choice for community choirs.
11174706 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
D Who is There Like Me—Emily Crocker. "Through-
out the world, who is there like little me? I alone
can touch the sky." This Winnebago saying forms
the basis for the full text, and reminds us of the
unique individuality and promise that each child
carries. The upbeat musical setting incorporates
various styles and gives the option to use an entire
percussion ensemble along with the rhythmic
piano accompaniment. A joy to sing!
11171479 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
11171460 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Dt You Are My Refuge—Michael John Trotta.
This stunningly expressive a cappella work was
commissioned by a number of choir programs
forced to cancel concerts due to the COVID-19
outbreak. Inspiring and reflective, the rich
harmonies capture both a sense of poignancy and
hope. An optional descant soars above the choir,
adding a sense of expansiveness: "Your voice
brings hope!"
11207882 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.85
You Do Not Walk Alone—Elaine Hagenberg.
"May you always remember when the shadows
fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting
of a traditional Irish blessing is scored for mixed or
treble voices and piano with deft strokes of Celtic
styling and a melody that weaves throughout
the vocal texture. Gradually building in intensity,
it transitions into the final stanza with a burst of
light, aided by the key change, then slowly draws
to a quiet close.
11210446 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
You Have More Friends Than You Know—
Mervyn Warren/arr. Dave Volpe. Created as a
theme song for the It Gets Better tour, Jeff Marx,
composer of "Avenue Q," and Mervyn Warren from
Take 6 joined forces to compose this inspirational
song. It was featured on the TV show Glee and
has been recorded by countless groups. Here
is a warm and sensitively crafted arrangement
that sets these supportive and uplifting lyrics in a
powerful setting for mixed choirs.
11205701 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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