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A Hoopla (from The Settling Years)—Libby
Larsen. From a three-part collection based on
poetry by American pioneers, this third piece
depicts a barn dance as vocalists circle 'round
the instruments, stomp, clap, and perform with
general abandon and boisterous vigor.
11197396 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.80
t Abend—Jacob Narverud. An evocative new
choral setting of Rainer Maria Rilke's poem,
written in a contemporary neo-Romantic style. It
describes the beauty of evening while juxtaposing
both the glory and the pain one experiences in
life. A stunning, thought-provoking piece for the
mature and highly expressive ensemble.
11193307 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
t All Shall Be Well—Mark Burrows. This a
cappella setting of words of assurance from the
English mystic Julian of Norwich is as relevant
today as ever. Sustained, independent vocal lines
create lovely harmonies, and the powerful lyrics
make this an optimistic song of hope appropriate
throughout the year.
11195038 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
e All will be well—Will Todd. With a text by the
composer, this is a beautiful piece about optimism,
companionship, and the belief that 'all will be
well'. Todd's gentle melodies are supported by a
delicate, pulsing piano accompaniment, and an
optional percussion part (snare drum, bass drum,
and cymbal) that adds extra sparkle to the music.
11315638 SAB (opt. Bass) . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
11315639E SA ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
t Alleluia—Elaine Hagenberg. This joyous and
rhythmic a cappella setting of St. Augustine's text
in a buoyant 7/8 meter is brimming with vitality
and energy. The contrasting middle section
offers expansive lines and lush harmonies which
propel the music into exciting key changes and a
climactic ending. A wonderful opening selection
for more advanced mixed choirs!
11196226 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.50
t Alleluia—Kile Smith. The ebb and flow of the
choral parts create a wonderfully fluid sound,
and the lovely, flowing vocal lines intertwine
and overlap as they build toward the climax and
then to a peaceful ending. Simply beautiful, this
piece will work well for advanced high school
choirs, community and collegiate choirs, and
professional groups.
11171318 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
te As the rain hides the stars—Ian Assersohn.
This setting of a traditional Gaelic prayer is
poignant and heartfelt, with sustained lines and
a full, rich choral sound. Gentle shifts in harmony
between various combinations of voices and the
use of unexpected chromatic chords imitate the
slow movement of the clouds, rain, and mist, and
reveal something once hidden.
11315640 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
t As They Draw to a Close—Shawn Crouch.
Walt Whitman wrote this poem near the end of his
life as he was reflecting on his past and preparing
for physical death. The music reflects this idea,
as it is both meditative, with passages of quiet
homophonic passages, as well as celebratory.
All the while there is a soaring melody weaving
through the textures.
11197235 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Astronomy (Movement V from "To Shiver
the Sky")—Christopher Tin. To Shiver the
Sky is an oratorio about the history of flight
and mankind's quest to conquer the heavens.
Told through the words of 11 of our greatest
astronomers, inventors, visionaries, and pilots, it
charts our relentless need to explore the universe,
defy our earthly bonds, reach for the face of God,
and ultimately claim our place among the stars.
This is the fifth movement from the larger work,
with lyrics in Polish.
11314281 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
t Autumn (from Madrigals for the Seasons)—
David Conte. This piece from the set Madrigals for
the Seasons conjures up vivid images of autumn:
the fading of summer flowers, the colors of the
leaves, the browning of the fields. The musical
setting is an expressive larghetto in the minor mode.
The piece ends with a surprising harmonic twist
which expresses both the opening of oneself to the
acceptance of death and to the peace that it offers.
11199776 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.60
t Ave Maria—Robert Lockwood. This special
SSAA a cappella setting of Ave Maria has great
melodic interest in all parts, charming all who have
the opportunity to perform or hear it in concert.
11190439 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
Ave Regina Caelorum—Isabella Leonarda/
arr. Meredith Bowen. Isabella Leonarda was
one of the most prolific woman composers of
17th-century Italy, publishing 20 volumes during
her lifetime including the first known sonatas
written by a woman. This edition seeks to restore
the music from the original published copy for
an authentic performance. The optional cello/
continuo part is a lovely addition.
11196236 SSA w/ Cello Part. . . . . . . . . M 2.25
Be Thou My Vision—arr. Michael Engelhardt.
This is a dynamic and challenging work for
more advanced tenor-base choirs. It infuses the
arranger's unique style with the traditional hymn,
resulting in an earthy, industrial, and new sound.
Accompanied by bass and percussion, singers
will love performing this new take on the hymn,
and audiences will be thrilled!
11200608 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
t Beethoven's a Cappella 5th—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Jay Rouse. Here's a novelty
piece that will steal the show! Beethoven's Fifth
Symphony is set for a cappella voices with
some creative vocables, style, and a touch of
humor. The TTTBB arrangement is the actual
arrangement of the Veritas a cappella quintet,
and the mixed version is a faithful adaptation.
A perfect change of pace that is moderately
challenging and rewarding!
11175610 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
11175611 TTBB divisi (TTTBB) . . . . . . . M 2.25
t The Bird's Lullaby—Sarah Quartel. Inspired
by the text of poet E. Pauline Johnson, Sarah
Quartel has created an energetic and fun piece
for a cappella voices. Melodic elements and
counter melodies are shared between the voices
in a conversational style while the background
vocables create the texture. Concert music with
a contemporary a cappella feel, it will appeal to
good high school or collegiate choirs.
11315655 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.35
Boats Sail on the Rivers—Mark Patterson.
This choral setting of a brief and simple poem by
Christina Rossetti offers a poignant comparison
between things made by people and the things
found in the natural world. With lovely harmonies
and a flowing piano accompaniment, this piece
will appeal to treble ensembles looking for growth
in tone, text, and musical line development.
11193970 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Child of Wonder (from "The Sacred Veil")—
Eric Whitacre. The final movement of "The Sacred
Veil", a twelve-movement work written with poet
Charles Anthony Silvestri that chronicles the rich
life of Tony and his late wife Julie, this plaintive
piece serves as a benediction and farewell.
Opening in divisi a cappella harmonies, the
piano enters with a flowing motive to underscore
the text "Turn your silvered sail toward the light
... stretched on ocean waves of endless foam,
welcome home, my child, welcome home."
11196196 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
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Circa Mea—Mark Burrows. An interesting take on
a section of text from the medieval Latin "Carmina
Burana." This setting uses modal harmonies, a
haunting melodic line, and transfixing percussion
to express the mysterious nature of the text.
11200617 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
t Connected—Brian Tate. "I am you are me...."
This innovative original uses a clever text and
pop-style music to create an environment of
togetherness among members of the choir.
Community - that's what it's all about. Each vocal
part gets its own statement, and all are sequenced
together into a rollicking chorus, all a cappella, all
fun! Complete with finger snaps and handclaps,
this will be a hit with your singers!
11199790 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.55
Considering Matthew Shepard: A Choral
Suite—Craig Hella Johnson. The profound work
Considering Matthew Shepard has been moving
audiences around the world with its compelling
message of love and acceptance. An abbreviated
version of the larger work, this 25-minute suite
uses the healing power of music to create a
memorable experience for singers and all who
hear the piece.
11203886 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . M 8.95
t Dawn and Dusk—Ken Steven. Fajar dan Senja,
in English Dawn and Dusk, is an exploration of
sounds with the human voice. The composer
captures the magical moments of a day's
beginning and its end through a variety of vocal
colors and hand percussion. Based on an exotic
Indonesian Melayu scale, the music captures
the atmosphere of folk life in a vibrant sound
experience.
11196216 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.55
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