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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. Available in
two voicings so that tenor-bass choirs of all ages
can enjoy this accessible piece!
11170451 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.35
t Snow-Flakes (from "Madrigals for the
Seasons")—David Conte. Using the theme
of Longfellow's poem Snow-flakes, the poetic
structure is reflected in the musical phrase
structure, with the resolution withheld until the end
of each stanza. The mournful harmonies, reflecting
human loss and grief, are sung on a wordless
syllable often accompany the main melodic line
in various sections of the choir, who intone the
full text. The mood of the madrigal is intensely
sorrowful, as the speaker searches the sky for
signs of God's presence in the face of his grief.
11199778 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.60
The Song Maker—Thomas Juneau. This set
of three songs based on Sara Teasdale poems
reflects the emotional journey of the human
heart. Interesting and accessible vocal writing
is supported by an imaginative and thoughtful
accompaniment.
11200576 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Spring (from Madrigals for the Seasons)—
David Conte. This poem by William Blake in his
collection Songs of Innocence is a celebration of
the arrival of spring, exploring the harmony of man
with the natural world. The setting introduces the
piano into the cycle and is in a lively compound
meter. This madrigal features practically the only
melismas in the cycle, on the word "merrily,"
bringing the set to a joyous conclusion.
11199780 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.85
t A Summer's Day (from Madrigals for the
Seasons)—David Conte. This piece is a paean
to the glories of summer. Images of nature are
illuminated, climaxing in the splendor of God's
sun: "His Caravan of Red." The setting strives to
capture the pleasure of the freedom of movement
afforded by summer. One of four movements from
Madrigals for the Season.
11199775 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.60
t Swept Away—Sarah Quartel. A cappella and
concert choirs will enjoy this contemporary a
cappella-style concert work! With pop-inspired
rhythms and harmonies and the option to feature
soloists, the vocables in the harmony parts are
combined with a flowing melody in the soprano
to create a powerful piece exploring the journey of
the singers in the wind.
11170482 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.95
Dt Talia Miracula—Brad Nix. Luxurious in harmonic
language and choral timbre, this magnificent
octavo describes the angel's announcement of
Christ's birth to the shepherds. Emerging poetically
from stillness, the piece opens organically as the
divine light breaks forth in angelic acclamations of
"Lux" and "Gloria." Divided voices and evocative
dissonances create a substantial sonic stack and
the cyclical text returns to the opening silence
before ending peacefully.
11201340 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
Dt Teach Me, Old World—Andrea Ramsey.
Commissioned by the University of Michigan
Men's Glee Club, here is a passionate tour de
force for tenor-bass choirs. Full of rubato and
with a text that is powerful while at the same time
sensitive, this is a wonderful addition to a mature
ensemble's repertoire.
11193391 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
There Alway Something Sings—Sarah
Quartel. This beautiful setting of Ralph Waldo
Emerson'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.
11315657 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
t This Is My...—Matthew Recio. Born out of
lyrics from J.P. Reese's Weeping Pilgrim, this is
a song about expectation and creating a sense
of home. An opening trio of solo voices sets a
plaintive mood before the choir enters with a more
rhythmic delivery of the text. Colorful harmonies
that resound with power and passion represent
the pilgrim's journey toward home.
11205221 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
To the Stars (Movement VI 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 sixth movement
of the work, with lyrics in French by Jules
Verne. Ethereal sounding, with vocal lines and
accompaniment that swirl, flow, and dart from
place to place throughout the movement.
11314283 Three-Part Treble or SSA. . . M 2.75
Tundra—Charles A. Silvestri & Ola Gjeilo.
Majestic scenes from Ola Gjeilo's native
Norway inspired Charles Silvestri's text for this
contemporary tone poem. The words and music
are fused in a poignant, lyrical way to convey the
intense beauty of the landscape. An excellent
winter feature or festival choice for mature choirs.
11200696 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
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!
11317924 SATB with piano
accompaniment . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
11192846 SAB opt. a cappella . . . . . . ME 2.20
t Urlicht—Gustav Mahler. A careful and thoughtful
SSAATTBB transcription of the Wunderhorn
song, originally set for solo voice and used in the
fourth movement Mahler's second symphony.
11195936 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 6.00
We Reply—Dominick DiOrio. Imagined and
create for a Leonard Bernstein 100th anniversary
celebration, We Reply was inspired by his famous
quote about making art in the face of adversity. It
bursts forth with rhythmic energy and momentum,
incorporating texts from the Jewish sacred
prayers Shema and Hashkiveinu. Its harmonies
clash with the threat of violence - but also surge
with an inevitable optimism, propulsion, and joy.
11316640 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.60
t When Did We See You?—Dominick DiOrio.
Opening with a plaintive soprano solo, this original
work builds with rhythmic intensity in a style that
borrows elements from the African-American
spiritual tradition, blues, and jazz. This biblical
text speaks about the difference one can make
by caring for those in need, and about the divinity
inherent in every human. A powerful a cappella
selection for more advanced mixed divisi choirs.
11205644 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 3.95
Who Will Come and Go With Me (from
"Appalachian Stories")—arr. David Chase.
This is the fourth and final movement in the song
cycle Appalachian Stories for choir with fiddle
accompaniment. This final movement speaks
to faith: the belief that a better world awaits us
on the other side of the Jordan River. There are
elements of three songs interwoven here - Sweet
Canaan; My Home and Jerusalem - which were
all published in the renowned 19th-century
hymnbook The Sacred Harp.
11205648 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
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
11314797 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
t You Rise, I Fall (from "The Sacred Veil")—
Eric Whitacre. This is the eleventh 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 and their journey through cancer, and
ultimately, her death. The moans and sadness are
set with sliding portamentos throughout, while the
text cries "...your struggle ends as mine begins.
You rise, I fall."
11196198 SATB divisi,
or SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . MA 3.25
t Zion's Walls—arr. Jay Althouse. This American
folk hymn is a concert standard, presented here in
a fresh a cappella concert version. A powerful and
insistent rhythmic foundation is laid by the lower
voices, while the familiar melody dances on top.
A slower middle section offers warm homophonic
harmonies before the dance returns and builds to
a dazzling finish. Exquisite!
11196166 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
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