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lt No Greater Love—Mike Wilson. This inspiring
selection is a stirring and majestic tribute to those
who gave their all for their country. The constant
pulse of percussion and strings provides energy
and intensity, while snare drums add a military
flavor. This is a perfect patriotic piece to honor
those who have served.
11372575 Unison/Two-Part,
optional third part. . . . . . . ME 1.95
11372576 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
L O, I Got a Light—arr. Brandon Waddles. The
traditional spiritual gets an updated gospel
setting that just sparkles for treble voices of
all ages. The piano accompaniment and vocal
stylings are both in an approachable gospel style
that is fun and exciting to sing and sure to be
popular with your singers.
11347953 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.55
l The Oarsmen—Meredith Tompkins. Ashley
Dame's text depicts the Viking Age: a time
of battle and conquest, when brave mariners
ventured forth to create, protect, and defend
their new homes and lives. Written specifically
to provide a comfortable tessitura for unchanged
(Stage I and Stage II) emerging tenor and bass
voices, it offers the right mix of flexibility and
exciting appeal that will guarantee success.
11370889 TTT (Unchanged Voices) . ME 2.20
Dt Obwisana—arr. Victor C. Johnson. This not-
to-be-missed a cappella setting of a Ghanian
folksong sparkles with energy and excitement.
Strong vocal pairings, handclaps, and active
percussion parts for shakers, djembe, and bass
drum combine with the call-and-response texture
creating a full choral experience accessible by
any choir.
10846394 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11197771 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
L Old Joe Clark—arr. Dwight Bigler. This
Appalachian folk song is tremendously fun.
Fantastic and fun vocal lines are supported by a
lively yet accessible piano accompaniment. Add
spoons and clapping or stomping for a great time!
11121877 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11167747 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11195649 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
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One Million Voices—Brian Tate. Empowering
singers to stand up and speak out against
injustice, this inspirational piece grows in intensity
and strength. Styled like a musical theater piece,
it features declaratory melody lines over an
ostinato that moves between voice parts as it
gathers momentum. Important and effective.
11171172 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
lL Reconcile—Kyle Pederson. Hoping to inspire
reconciliation on a community and individual
level, the composer seeks to build a caring
community and find unity through this melodic
piece. Blending elements of pop and gospel, and
providing an optional descant layer in Swahili,
this musical offering reinforces the universality
of its themes. Separate voicings can be sung
simultaneously for combined choirs, and space is
provided for optional narration to further explore
the concept of reconciliation. A flexible, timely,
and accessible piece for all ensembles.
11373321 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
11373323 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
11373324 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . ME 2.80
11373322 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
Red, Red Rose—Kara Stacy. Up-and-coming
award-winning composer Kara Stacey delivers a
refreshingly vibrant take on the traditional Robert
Burns poem. Set for treble voices in two and then
three parts with an optional solo or small group
joining the texture, the lilting melody and well-
crafted harmonies are supported by an energetic
piano accompaniment and some extra rhythmic
interest from a tapped tambourine. Delightful!
11198805 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . ME 2.25
lL Ride On, Jesus—arr. Roland Carter. Carter's
t classic arrangement of this traditional spiritual has
been performed for many years. Now available in
a newly engraved version, choirs can enjoy this
setting for years to come.
11372837 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.70
t Rise, Shine!—arr. Marques L.A. Garrett & Tom
Trenney. This rousing rendition of the well-
known spiritual begins slowly and crescendos
into a jubilant exhortation to let your light shine.
There are two versions of this piece: one is SATB
divisi acapella in F; the other is SATB with piano
in E-flat and less divisi. Both are delightful, with
optional soprano improvisation possibilities
towards the end.
11346668 SATB divisi with opt. Piano M 2.25
11346669 SATB divisi A Cappella . . . M 2.25
lL Rise, Shine, for the Light Is A'Coming
t arr. Roland Carter. A longtime choral festival
favorite, Carter's classic a cappella setting
of this traditional spiritual features a tenor or
soprano soloist throughout in a crowd-pleasing
arrangement that is well known and loved.
Preserved and now available in a newly engraved
version, it can continue to be enjoyed in this
setting for years to come.
11374080 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.85
lL The River—Susan LaBarr. With a sense of
fluidity and freedom, this original work feels
like a folk song that's existed forever. Flexibly
accompanied by piano alone or any combination
of bluegrass instruments that fit your ensemble,
the easygoing melody is a perfect pairing with Bill
Cairns' text about life's journeys, opportunities,
and growth.
11372829 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
HD The Road Not Taken—Ruth Elaine Schram.
L
Robert Frost's distinguished poem comes to life
in this expertly-crafted original. Easily learned, it is
predominated by unison singing, though all parts
are given equal opportunity to sing the melody.
The poem is an important teaching tool and a
good choice for graduation.
10513118 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
11172880 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
lL Safe Here in Your Arms—Michael John Trotta.
Warm and comforting, this setting of Vaughn
Roste's poignant text was written for choirs
who were separated during COVID. It strikes a
balance between captivating and approachable,
being easy to learn but also providing wonderful
opportunities for expressiveness in the ensemble.
11372326 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
l Sansa Kroma—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Here's
a flexible setting of a Ghanaian folksong that
sparkles with energy. Whether it is sung a
cappella or with piano accompaniment, the
strong vocal pairings, handclaps, and active
percussion parts combine to create a dynamic
concert work.
11370917 Two-Part opt. a Cappella. ME 2.50
lt
Scottish Blessings—Mike Wilson. Inspired by a
trip to Scotland, this selection includes common
Scottish blessings in its lyrics. "Lang may your
lum reek" means "long may your chimney smoke"
(a blessing for long life). "Weel may your boatie
row and aye, your crew increase" is a blessing
for prosperity and a large family. This sentimental
piece with traditional Scottish/Irish instruments
conveys the heartfelt blessings offered in the lyrics.
11372569 Unison/Two-Part
optional third part. . . . . . . ME 1.95
11372570 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
D Seasons—Ola Gjeilo. Perfectly suited for
L developing voices, and featuring lyrics by Charles
Anthony Silvestri, this charming piece explores
the unique qualities of each of the four seasons.
A supportive piano part and an optional, soaring
flute part complete the seasonal imagery of this
lovely, accessible work for treble choirs.
11316564 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10513272 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Shalom—Dan Forrest. This tender and
comforting work "passes the peace" as its
simple yet elegant melody washes over the
listener, gently unfolding its text with increasing
texture: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give
to you, not as the world gives; do not be afraid."
The Hebrew word "shalom" forms the refrains,
and whispers of the word "peace" further paint
the spirit and promise of the text. With piano and
optional violin, this piece is equally at home in
worship or concert settings.
11314187 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11314188 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11314189 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
DL Shenandoah—arr. Andrew Parr. This exquisite
setting of the beloved American folk song has
been artistically arranged for unison or two-
part treble choirs of any age. A beautiful piano
accompaniment brings an independent voice to
the arrangement, and the optional harmony part
creates echoes, canonic imitation, and moving
harmonies for a gorgeous effect. A valuable
Learning Resource Page is also included for
extension exercises and connections to the
national standards.
11202520 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11203156 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
H Shule Aroon—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Create
DL an authentic Celtic experience with your choir
when you perform this arrangement of the 18th-
century Irish folk song. A mixture of thoughtful
rubato and energetic rhythms, a Gaelic chorus -
written phonetically throughout - and an optional
violin obbligato all contribute to the lively Celtic
flavor and flair.
10519887 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11348335 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . ME 2.20
10366682 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
10366683 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
