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Rise!—Bruce W. Tippette. Conveying a positive and
uplifting message, this rhythmic original is a solid
choice for young treble choirs. With opportunities
to sing in unison, in simple two-part harmony, and
some call-and-response moments, this selection
promises to be very appealing for developing
musicians and is a perfect choice for a concert
closer or as a graduation or moving-on selection.
11202528 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
11203162 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
River in Judea—Linda Marcus & Jack Feldman/
arr. Leavitt. This beautiful gospel-styled song,
based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life
metaphor, is perfect for graduation or virtually any
performance. The human's quest for moments
of peace and inspiration translates into a riveting
choral statement, and this setting conveys its
message with great sincerity and eloquence.
1766344 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
1818574 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
1766351 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
3296616 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1766377 Instrumental Parts
Brass & Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
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 3.10
The Rivers Are Running Again—Amy F.
Bernon. Celebrate spring with this delightful folk-
like original. The colorful refrain brings to life the joy
and rebirth of springtime: "Oh, spring has returned
with a bursting of blossoms, with dancing and
singing and days full of sun." A lovely choice for
treble choirs!
3303214 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11195679 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
3303241 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . . 44.95
Riversong—Andy Beck. "River, run me to the
ocean. River, take me to the sea. River, show me
to a distant shore. River, run! Set my spirit free..."
Fluid vocal lines glide effortlessly over a shimmering
piano accompaniment in this nature-inspired
contemporary choral. Musical quotes from familiar
"river" songs are a noteworthy surprise at the end.
An extraordinary piece!
10089275 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10089277 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10352529 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10089278 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10088250 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . 44.99
Riversong—Roger Emerson. Anyone who has
experienced the wonderful sounds of Celtic music is
going to respond enthusiastically to this exceptional
Roger Emerson original which captures all the spark
and color of the Celtic tradition. Collect your own
instrumental ensemble on the optional instrumental
accompaniment, scored for recorder (or flute),
violin, mandolin (or guitar), bass, synthesizer,
percussion and drums. This is an extraordinary
"sound experience" that you won't want to miss!
3144615 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
3144623 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
3144631 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10278609 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
3299509 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3144649 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3144656 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 25.00
The Road Home—Stephen Paulus. A perennial
favorite with festival choirs, this exceptional work
has become a standard in the repertoire.
8069226 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
10055133 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
10318244 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
The Road Not Taken—Randall Thompson.
Classic choral repertoire at its best! The combination
of Robert Frost's remarkable text and the musical
mastery of Randall Thompson make this selection
an absolute must in any choral library. From the set
of seven country songs on texts by Robert Frost.
343905 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
The Road Not Taken—Ruth Elaine Schram.
Robert Frost's distinguished poem comes to life in
this beautiful original concert work. Easily learned,
there are strong sections of unison singing, though
all parts are given the opportunity to shine. The
poem is an important literary teaching tool and a
good choice for graduation, moving on ceremonies,
or final concerts.
10513118 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . E 2.20
11172880 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
The Road Not Taken—Z. Randall Stroope. Robert
Frost's celebrated poem finds a worthy home in this
lush musical setting. The melodic lines mirror the
travelled road, and the rich divisi harmonies bring a
depth and poignancy to the lyrics that both empower
and challenge us to make a difference with the
choices we make. The cello obbligato brings
another voice that serenely complements the piano
accompaniment and choral lines. Simply stunning.
11397055 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
The Rose—Ola Gjeilo. Christina's Rossetti's
mysterious poem is wrapped in a soundscape of
smoothly soaring vocal lines that are supported with
an undulating piano accompaniment and optional
string quartet. Though this piece is featured on
Gjeilo's Winter Songs album, it possesses a general
text that is appropriate at any time of year. Altos will
especially enjoy the setting as they carry the beautiful
melodic line through much of the piece. Gorgeous!
10850197 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10994241 SA divisi, or SSA . . . . . . . ME 3.10
10850198 String Quartet
for SATB Voicing . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10994242 String Quartet
for SA Voicing . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Run Away—Stuart Chapman Hill. Stuart Chapman
Hill is a rising star in the choral world. This work for
3-part treble voices a cappella is an inspirational
piece perfect for commencement, as an encore, or
an end of the year piece on which to build your
entire spring concert program. Sure to be your
treble choir's favorite piece.
10873717 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . M 2.95
Safe Harbor—Meredith Tompkins. Here's a
lovely secular benediction that will bring a hushed
moment of close-knit togetherness at the end of
your concert. Perform with or without the piano
accompaniment, though the beautiful choral
harmonies really sparkle when sung a cappella,
and the meaningful lyrics that convey feelings of
safety, belonging, and well-being will shine through
with significance.
11370891 SATB opt. a Cappella . . . ME 2.20
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
Sanctuary—Jason Robert Brown/arr. Mac Huff.
Musical theatre composer Jason Robert Brown
returns with this inspirational song that deals
with issues like separation, isolation, silence, and
identity in a very healing way. Choirs will rally
around this thematically and musically, enjoying
the stacked gospel-like harmonies and engaging
vocal lines. "I am searching for sanctuary, will you
shelter me?"
11348593 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11348594 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11371096E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 25.00
Say Her Name—Alysia Lee. If you say the name,
you're prompted to learn the story. Promote
inclusivity and awareness with Say Her Name,
written specifically to highlight elements of the
Kwanzaa ceremony. Featuring body percussion,
a call and response texture and background
vocables, along with the option to add additional
percussion instruments and adapt the key to fit your
ensemble, this powerful piece will resonate with our
generation's desire for unity and reconciliation.
11313861 SATB or SSATB. . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11304095 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
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
The Seal Lullaby—Eric Whitacre. "Ah, weary wee
flipperling, curl at thy ease! The storm shall not wake
thee, nor shark overtake thee, asleep in the arms of
the slow-swinging seas..." This charming poem by
Rudyard Kipling is the inspiration for Eric Whitacre's
magnificent choral setting. A beautiful, accessible
work for mixed, treble or tenor-bass choirs!
10058221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10910120 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
10910122 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
10070521 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10910123 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
10279943 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Seashell, Tell Me Your Tale—Shayla L. Blake.
Here's a gorgeous original song and text that will
allow young choirs to develop musical sensitivity,
lyrical singing and tone. The mysterious journey
of a seashell in the ocean sets up a theme that
encourages young people to wonder and dream
about life in the ocean, and the voice leading and
lovely extended phrases will help them grow as
musicians. A lovely piece with great educational
components and high performance value!
11198831 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Seasons—Ola Gjeilo. Perfectly suited for
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 3.20
10513272 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
Secret for the Mad—Dorothy Clark/arr. George
Chung. British singer/songwriter Dodie wrote this
quirky song for a friend who was going through
a rough time. Dealing with themes of worry and
anxiety, it's an opportunity to proactively discuss
and deal with these issues with your singers.
The pop style of the song translates well into an
"almost a cappella" choral texture with interesting
harmonies and a powerful statement of the
encouraging and supportive text. Unique!
11190155 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
See the Light—Sarah Quartel. Inspired by the
Hawaiian story The Bowl of Light, Sarah Quartel
has crafted an uplifting piece exploring the light
that radiates from each person to create a sense
of community. This pop-like concert work employs
uplifting melodies and energetic rhythms with a
supportive piano accompaniment. A wonderful
choice for treble choirs of all ages!
11196410 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.35
Seeking Light—Brandon Williams. Charles
Anthony Silvestri's text honors the adventuresome
choices of a life well lived and asserts that death
is merely another crossing point on a continuing
journey. The opening solo line blossoms into a full
choral texture that is well complemented by an
artistic piano accompaniment in this inspirational
selection with a contemporary freshness that will
brighten any concert.
11334133 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
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