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Elementary Choral Music
H Give Us Hope—Jim Papoulis/arr. Francisco
Nunez. Expressing a powerful message of hope
for a better world, this dynamic piece strikes
a universal chord for all to hear! The quiet and
subdued opening gradually builds to a dramatic
musical statement using hand claps and short
solos for a climactic ending. "Give us hope and
we'll show you the way."
10866504 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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The High Barbary—arr. Emily Crocker.
Adventure abounds in this 16th-century English
sea shanty that tells of a ship that encounters
pirates off the Barbary Coast. The song, set in
6/8 meter, dances with energy as it brings to life
the traditional folk song often heard on merchant
sailing vessels.
11366140 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Howdidow, Deediddleumday—arr. Vicki
Tucker Courtney. A fantastic piece to teach
vowels, diction, rhythms, and pitch precision, this
English folk song is fun to sing and impressive to
perform. The nonsense syllables represent birds
and bats chatting to one another in a rhythmic,
witty fashion that your students will love to
sing. An excellent opening festival selection for
developing choirs!
11197754 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
l In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin'!—arr.
Greg Gilpin. This rhythmic and lively two-
part arrangement of a beloved spiritual is a
great teaching piece. With many dynamic
points and rhythmic phrases to explore and
interpret, it is certain to lead to a satisfying and
exciting performance.
11370908 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
D It's All Right—Curtis Mayfield/arr. Robert T.
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Gibson. Jon Batiste's cover of the 1963
Impressions hit in Disney/Pixar's "Soul" brings
this early Curtis Mayfield song to a whole new
generation. Built on a soulful groove, jazzy twists,
and a feel-good vibe, this choral arrangement
is based on the Batiste version from the film.
Accessible to choirs of all ages in a variety of
voicings, it's sure to be a hit at your next concert!
11347553 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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It's My Time—Jeannine Lasky & Masa Fukuda.
This song embraces the positive message of living
in the moment and appreciating the journey of life.
We can all leave a positive mark on others around
us. The 6/8 time signature and catchy melody
sweeps the listener away to a hopeful place.
Perfect for graduations or moving-up ceremonies!
11373984 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.50
HD J'entends le Moulin—arr. Emily Crocker. Hear
the steady sound of the mill wheel in this brisk
setting of the French Canadian folk song, which
uses alternate French and English text. "I hear
the windmill, tick-a tick-a tack-a..." Use the
pronunciation guide on the inside cover or the
Teaching P/A CD to practice the French lyrics.
This is easy and fun to sing!
10030298 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
D
Just Sing—arr. Mark Brymer. From the
movie "Trolls World Tour," this celebration of
togetherness is an anthem for choir advocacy. In
a medium-tempo pop groove, this arrangement
keeps the harmonies simple and allows the words
to shine through. "Sing it together, louder than
ever, forget ev'rything, just sing."
11204639 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
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Kusimama—Jim Papoulis. Kusimama is written
in a world-music style that is accessible for choirs,
both young and old, that are just beginning to be
exposed to world rhythms and language - a sort
of introduction to new languages, syllables, body
percussion and style. The text in both Swahili
and English is about standing tall on the earth,
not with anger or aggression, but with hope,
strength, acceptance, and positivity. The voices,
along with hand claps, stomps, djembe, shaker
and piano, all combine for an exciting world-
music presentation.
10296741 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
D Lead the Way—Jhene Aiko/arr. Roger Emerson.
From Disney's animated film "Raya and the Last
Dragon" comes this spectacular song with an
empowering message: "Love is a bridge and trust
is a gift. We give it and it gets better ... we become
stronger than ever when we just trust. Trust and
believe it, you'll see that we'll lead the way." The
memorable melody and lyrics are highlighted in
this choral adaptation that really works for choirs
of all ages.
11348632 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
l London Bridge Is Broken Down—arr.
Meredith Tompkins. This old English tune is a
less-familiar pairing with these well-known lyrics,
making it a charming selection for young choirs.
Flexibly arranged to be either unison all the way
through or with two-part harmony, it may be
performed a cappella or with the notated piano
accompaniment. Through repetitive and imitative
phrases that build from simple to more complex,
the musical roadmap encourages exploration
within a fixed structure.
11370893 Unison/Two-Part
opt. a Cappella. . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
A Melody of Love—Jim Papoulis. Composed
with young singers in a songwriting seminar, this
hopeful piece resonates with the themes and
musical styles of our younger generation. The
lyrics are about the fact that "love, small acts of
kindness, and genuine positivity can alter us,"
and the melody and simple harmonies are upbeat
with parts that are fun to sing.
11348592 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
L Memories—arr. Andy Beck. "Close to ones here
today, close to ones that we lost on the way,
'cause the dreams bring back the memories, and
the memories bring back you." With lyrics that
really resonate with anyone who has felt loss,
this heartfelt song with an upbeat pop ballad feel
encourages us to remember the past, embrace
the present, and look towards the future.
Adaptable for many occasions, it is a sweet song
with an undeniable groove that your choir will
know and love.
11372770 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
D A Million Dreams—Benj Pasek & Justin Paul/
arr. Mac Huff. Perhaps the most memorable song
from the blockbuster movie, this inspirational text
and captivating melody combine to create a song
that is beloved by young and old. Dreams are the
fuel that motivate our young people, and it is
wonderful to be able to encourage their creativity,
passion and individuality with a stellar song like
this. A fantastic arrangement with all the power of
the original!
10873446 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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The Moon—Andy Beck. Written especially for
two-part choirs, this inquisitive piece features
lyrical unisons, echo singing, and sensible duet
harmonies. A haunting piano motive represents
the moon throughout as the childlike text ignites
your choir's collective imagination. "O moon,
shining in the night... come again tomorrow
night..." A marvelous, luminous nocturne for
young voices!
10047188 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
HL Murasame—Victor C. Johnson. This gentle
original setting of an eleventh-century Japanese
text captures the mystery and flavor of ancient
Japan and frames the middle section, which
is in English. Haunting melodies and simple
harmonies are complemented by optional chime
tree and rain stick for a distinctly Asian mood. A
pronunciation and translation guide is included.
10273543 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
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