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t The World, This Wall, and Me—Michael
Bussewitz-Quarm. This song begins in a
transgender woman's dream. The post-transition
female is sitting with friends with her back to the
dreamer, who is still presenting as male in the
dream. The female turns to the young woman
and smiles at her. In this moment, the young
woman understands that, no matter the struggle
she faces, everything will be okay. Musically,
the song moves along with a sense of urgency
after an introduction featuring the tenors. Arriving
at the middle, the choir sings "I will not let fear
become my beacon!" And finally, the young
woman is able to come out, and the choir sings
"Now I can see you in all your wondrous colors."
Also about how we use walls when we need to,
this is a fitting reminder that it is okay to take the
time we need to heal.
11371686 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . 2.80
There Was a Time—Elaine Hagenberg. William
Wordsworth's reflection of a time gone by
acknowledges past heartaches while creating
a dream world where beautiful memories reign.
As the vocal lines rise and fall to trace a distant
rainbow, an ethereal piano accompaniment adds
its own voice glistening above. Then together
they soar to new heights to "find strength in
what remains behind." An absolutely stunning
statement for mixed choirs!
11369216 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Things That Never Die—Brad Nix. The
thoughtful poem by Charles Dickens provides
the inspiration for this lovely work. "The pure,
the bright, the beautiful that stirred our hearts
in youth... the striving after better hopes; these
things can never die." With this comforting
message, both church and school ensembles will
be enriched by this musical setting.
11348366 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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This Time—Ana Egge & Dick Connette/arr.
Adam Podd. "When in the course of human
events, a more perfect union makes most perfect
sense. In the land of the free, oh say can you
see, then we will have justice and peace..."
With themes of social justice, change, hope,
and action, this choral adaptation of Ana Egge's
song works well for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
or year-round. All proceeds from the sale of this
arrangement will benefit Western States Center,
a nonprofit organization that works nationwide to
strengthen inclusive democracy so all people can
live, love, worship, and work free from fear.
11374452 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Till I Wake—Harry T. Burleigh/arr. Marques L.A.
Garrett. This fifth piece from the series Five Songs
of Laurence Hope sets a poem from Hope's
India's Love Lyrics, published in 1902. A powerful
and haunting performance piece.
11368628 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Lt Tipitin—Maria Grever/arr. Raul Dominguez.
Written by the United Mexican States's first well-
known female composer, this vals Mexicano
(Mexican waltz) makes a charming a cappella
work for mixed or treble choirs. The textured
setting offers well-conceived choral parts
throughout, sometimes using lower voices to
provide a dance-like underscore for the lilting
melody. A full translation and pronunciation notes
assist in the understanding and mastery of an
entirely Spanish text. Features an agile soprano
on the optional solo descant near the end.
11317166 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
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To Strive, to Seek, to Find—Douglas E.
Wagner. "That which we are, we are; one equal
temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time
and fate, but strong in will to strive, to seek, to
find, and not to yield." These immortal lines of
undaunted courage and striving to the last, from
Tennyson's Ulysses, are dynamically set with
dignity and conviction for mixed choirs.
11347677 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
t Ubi Caritas—Jonathan Reid. Tenor-bass choirs
of all ages will relish singing these gorgeous
harmonies with the traditional Latin text. With
the option to sing a cappella or with a supportive
piano accompaniment, the conservative ranges
and succinct and lyrical setting make this easy to
learn and highly successful to perform. Simple,
elegant, and beautiful.
11370899 TTB
opt. piano accompaniment . . . . 2.20
t The Universe Within You—Stephen Barton.
This is an exquisite piece with text by the 13th-
century Persian mystic known as Rumi. This
arrangement is very still, pure, and possesses a
quiet intensity. Slow-moving chords overlap and
interweave between the two choirs, making it feel
mysterious as the universe itself.
11374006 SATB/SATB
Double Choir, or SSAATTBB . . 3.50
Dt Warrior—Kim Baryluk. This is a well-known and
moving anthem for women. The music is stunning
with its simple, powerful message. "I can and will
fight. I can and will a warrior be. It is my nature
and my duty. It is the womanhood in me."
10678172 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11342698 SSA with Chant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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We Are the Ones—Marie-Claire Saindon. From
poet Linda Studley comes an empowering text:
"We are the ones who take the chance, who sing
the song, who step the dance, who dare to try...."
Treble choirs will revel in this setting of the text
which opens with an energetic declaration and
then transitions through contrasting sections of
introspective harmony and beauty before building
once again to the powerful final statement: "We
are the ones!"
11348429 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
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Welcome Home, Child—Andrea Clearfield.
Part of a major work commissioned by the
Philadelphia Orchestra for chorus, narrator, and
orchestra, this piece has been reimagined for
mixed choir, piano, and percussion. The text by
Charlotte Blake Alston is shared between the
narration and the sung lyrics and is a powerful
declaration of the celebration of new life in our
families and communities.
11337823 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Where We Find Ourselves—Michael
Bussewitz-Quarm. A major work in five
movements, this selection features a variety of
pieces that reflect diversity, acceptance, and an
appreciation for living in the present moment.
"Embracing who we are. This is where the road
is leading, this is where we find ourselves."
11346481 SATB Vocal Score . . . . . . . . . . 11.50
HD The Word Was God—Rosephanye Powell.
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What an impact this august work will have on
both choir and listeners! Compositionally, this is
an excellent piece using impressive techniques
that are truly captivating. The rhythmic structure
develops from the superb interplay between the
voices, and the layering of sound upon sound
creates a musical tapestry. Written in an almost
spiritual style, but definitely not a spiritual,
this will make a stunning choice for larger or
festival choirs!
3030707 SSAATTBB
original a cappella version . . . . . 2.55
8064800 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Would You Know Me by My Work?—Michael
Bussewitz-Quarm. This third movement from
Where We Find Ourselves features inspirational
lyrics about hard work in an anthem about what
we are leaving for our children. Beginning with a
soprano solo, the warm tones of this choral work
evoke each generation's care and concern for
their children.
11346490 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
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Yacht Rock!—arr. Roger Emerson. "Yacht rock"
(or "West Coast sound"), a moniker for a broad
genre of soft rock music with general melodic
breeziness often with beach or ocean themes,
was a popular style from the mid-'70s to the early
'80s. This almost eight-minute medley is a mini-
concert of many of the best tunes from that era.
Includes: Ride Like the Wind; You Can Do Magic;
Summer Breeze; Dance with Me; Sailing and Still
the One.
11348491 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
You Are Enough: A Mental Health Suite—
Aron Accurso. This three-movement suite
for tenor-bass choirs is intended to elevate
conversations regarding mental health. The
composer brings his sense of the dramatic to
this powerful score. The first movement, Inside
the Storm, is a cappella and filled with lyrics and
harmonies that create a sense of questioning
and discomfort. The second, A Thought
Storm, is tumultuous, like an onslaught of
negative thoughts, with spoken dialog, aleatoric
singing, a dramatic piano accompaniment, and
lyrics that begin with a negative bent which
gradually transition to more positive thoughts.
The final movement, You are Enough, has a
modern, musical theater quality that expresses
inspirational and empowering lyrics with
memorable melodies. A fitting conclusion to a
discussion on this challenging subject.
11347721 TTBB Choral Score divisi . . . . . 5.95
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