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SACRED CONCERT & SPIRITUALS
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Music in the Air—arr. Ryan Murphy. "Over my
head I hear music in the air, there must be a God
somewhere." The traditional spiritual is a mix of
hopeful lyrics about the future, despite our current
afflictions. This setting brings an exciting new life
to the traditional melody with an active piano part
that moves the piece from lyrical to a syncopated
gospel feel without breaking tempo or style. The
choral parts employ traditional harmonies and some
divisi in the final section to create a full-throated
celebration of life.
11196611 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
10828418 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
The Music of Living—Dan Forrest. This powerful
and inspirational piece with a dynamic piano
accompaniment was composed for a performance
at the 2011 Texas Music Educators Association
Convention. This exuberant work will challenge
your choir, but it will be worth the work in the end.
Optional full score with violin, horn, timpani, and
percussion is available and while it is scored for
TTBB voices, it can be used with the SATB version.
10304256 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95
10356635 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.55
My Feet Are Tired, but My Soul Is Resting—
Francis Smith Thomas/arr. Shawn Kirchner. This
song by Francis Smith Thomas, a close friend of
the Martin Luther King, Jr. family, was inspired
by the words of a woman who participated in the
Montgomery bus boycott, a pivotal event in the
civil rights movement. This powerful hymn-like
arrangement opens with a soprano solo written
in honor of Coretta Scott King, who premiered the
piece as a soprano solo.
11348866 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
My King Is Comin' Soon—Kyle Pederson. This
genre-bending piece blends elements of rock,
gospel, spiritual, and the spoken word. Useful
for the Advent season or school concert anytime,
the text invites chorus and listener to imagine a
world of mercy, justice, peace, and compassion.
Commissioned by the Wartburg Choir and Dr. Lee
Nelson, it was premiered at Christmas at Wartburg
in 2019.
11349187 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.85
My Lord, What a Morning—arr. Victor C.
Johnson. Here's a beloved American spiritual,
sensitively prepared for concert or service use.
The familiar strophic melody and expressive
tempo markings stretch on each phrase and
suggest more motion when the text dictates. A
lovely piano accompaniment does not double but
rather complements the harmonic structure while
remaining supportive.
11393332 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393333 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393344 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . 44.99
My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord—
arr. Moses Hogan. This traditional spiritual will
really come to life for your choir in this dynamic
setting! From the powerful opening chords to the
exhilarating call-and-response sections, this is
a work that has long been a festival favorite. The
SSAA version was adapted by Rollo Dilworth and
the TTBB version by Peter Eklund.
3193505 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
10048981 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
10292485 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
Nearer, My God, to Thee—Lowell Mason/arr.
James L. Stevens. This traditional hymn is one of
the signature songs of Brigham Young University's
a cappella group BYU Vocal Point. Adapted to be a
joint performance for mixed chorus with symphony
orchestra, it features a solo and underlying
harmonies on a pulsing Latin text to create a very
modern feel surrounded by a lush orchestration.
The a cappella versions are not compatible with the
orchestrated version.
11344311 SATB divisi,
Orchestrated version . . . . . M 2.95
11344312 Full Score
Chorus and Orchestra . . . . . . . 5.95
11344313 Full Orchestration . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10989967 SSATBB divisi,
A Cappella version . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10989968 TTBB divisi,
Original A Cappella . . . . . . . . . 1.95
A New Horizon—Greg Gilpin. "Everything will
be alright... 'cause I can see a new horizon on a
brand-new day." This gospel-style original piece
can really bring a positive vibe as a closing piece
in your concert or year-end ceremony. A solo voice
becomes a duet before all the singers join in and
grow with layered harmonies and ascending key
changes. Add a drummer or the accompaniment
track to really kick it up a notch!
11346414 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11346415 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.20
11346416 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11346417 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
A New Jerusalem Arise—Kyle Pederson/
ed. Dan Forrest. This striking adaptation from
scripture foretells a future free from tears, hatred,
and injustice and provides a vision of a renewed
and redeemed earth: "A New Jerusalem arise, a
new creation come alive, into the dawning after
dark, arise!" A combination of varied musical
influences is skillfully woven together for choir,
piano, and optional instruments including cello,
organ, handbells, and drum as well as optional
congregational involvement (congregational
handout included).
11395414 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.35
11395415 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . . 3.95
11395416 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 19.95
No Color—Stacey V. Gibbs & Shawn Kirchner.
From two very important composers of our time,
the lyrics in this monumental work challenge ideas
of racism and discrimination, while the music
combines jazz and traditional choral techniques. No
Color offers choirs the chance to declare that no
color can come between us.
11173011 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
Non Nobis, Domine—Rosephanye Powell.
This work is pure magic! Short rhythmic phrases
repeating and building on top of one another,
contrasting sections, a dynamic and rewarding
conclusion. The traditional Latin text makes it
appropriate for sacred or secular performance.
3297026 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11200408 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.55
3701688 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
8071663 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Nothin' Gonna Stumble My Feet—Greg Gilpin.
If you buy only one new spiritual setting this year
for your a cappella choir, this is the one you
want! Brimming with dynamic contrasts, rhythmic
nuances and textual percussiveness, it is an
absolute thrill to sing and hear. "When I go to walk
that golden street, nothin' gonna stumble, stumble
my feet!"
10045946 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
10066278 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
10274237 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
10066279 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Nox—Elaine Hagenberg. The dramatic third
movement from "Illuminare" opens with the
traditional Kyrie text in a somber, forebodingly
ominous manner before exploding into a blast of
fury as the Latin text turns to night and darkness.
Accented rhythms and mixed meter contribute to
the feeling of chaos, and the dramatic dynamic
range and rhythmic intensity increase to a
glorious conclusion.
11397313 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.85
O Be Joyful—John Leavitt. This jubilant
original work presents a Latin and then English
paraphrase of Psalm 100. An ideal way to open a
concert or service, this a cappella setting radiates
joy with sturdy, well-balanced choral writing that
will enable your choir to sing with a full tone and
exuberant expression.
11393426 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
O Magnum Mysterium—Martin Asander. This
wondrously beautiful and inviting music embodies
the magic and wonder of the Nativity. Based on
ancient chant, the modern a cappella harmonies
move and explore sonorities that bring colorful
dimension to the traditional Latin text. A lovely
statement for mixed or tenor-bass choirs.
11373968 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.60
11373969 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.60
O Magnum Mysterium—Morten Lauridsen. An
exemplary composition to display the musicianship
of better a cappella choirs, this choral opus evokes
the mystery of the Nativity with rich melodic and
harmonic colors. Emotive and deeply fulfilling, it
has become Lauridsen's most performed work.
1985530 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 1.90
O Magnum Mysterium—Evan Ramos. Easy
and absolutely beautiful for a cappella voices,
this setting of the beloved Latin Christmas text
is a succinct and lyrical selection that will create
a moment of wonder in your concert or worship
service. Simple, elegant, and haunting, this piece
is a wonderful choice for developing choirs.
11370926 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
10990309 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
10871862 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
10586916 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
O Magnum Mysterium—Jonathan Reid.
This beautiful addition to the treble repertoire
utilizes the time-honored Latin Nativity text but
can be performed as a lovely concert work at
any time of year. Singers will appreciate the
rich contemporary harmonies, lyrical lines, and
gentle sensitivity that lend an element of maturity
without excessive difficulty.
11365817 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
O Nata Lux—Morten Lauridsen. This eerily
beautiful work, excerpted from the composer's
highly acclaimed "Lux Aeterna," is an important
contribution to the literature for a cappella choirs.
3104320 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
O Quam Gloriosum—Jacob Narverud.
Vibrant, bold, rhythmic, and harmonically rich,
this accompanied sacred Latin text setting for
mixed or treble voices is powerful. Opening with
an exuberant mixed-meter section, the piece
alternates the initial theme with contrasting lyrical
passages before returning to the original motif for
an impressive conclusion.
11341183 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11198315 SSA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
O Sacrum Convivium—Giorgio Susana/ed. Z.
Randall Stroope. Edited by Z. Randall Stroope, this
work from contemporary Italian composer Giorgio
Susana uses ideas and elements from chant. An
accessible work for strong choral ensembles, this
is lovely.
11202059 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.40
11369650 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.40
O Salutaris Hostia—Eriks Esenvalds. This
marvelous a cappella work in Latin has been
performed throughout the world, a superb showcase
for small choral ensembles or large choirs.
10377813 SSAATTBB ss soli . . . . . . MA 3.00
10400725 SSAA ss soli . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.60
O Sifuni Mungu—arr. Roger Emerson. This
phenomenal work, recorded by First Call, is certain
to be in great demand by a wide range of choirs!
Based on All Creatures Of Our God And King,
it features a powerful African chorus with fiery
syncopations, great opportunities for soloists and a
full complement of percussion instruments. This is
a uniquely vibrant, spiritual work!
1914175 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
1914183 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
1914191 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10278880 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3303885 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
1914217 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1914209 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 20.00
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 2.80
Oh, Didn't it Rain—Douglas E. Wagner. Here's
a traditional spiritual that is an ideal choice for
beginning harmony singers. The gently flowing
setting has accessible ranges and simple harmonic
patterns that are quick to learn and easy to hold. A
valuable learning resource page with lesson plans
and extension activities connected to the National
Standards is included.
11396448 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.40
11396449 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Oh, Sinner Man—arr. Russell Robinson. This
favorite traditional spiritual gets a fresh setting
that choirs of all ages will enjoy. With a rhythmic
vocal ostinato, it allows each section to shine as
they sing the melody. The piano part locks in a fun
groove that complements the layered vocal lines,
and the sections with handclaps really punctuate
the performance.
11396451 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
11396452 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
11396453 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
On My Journey Now—arr. Brandon Waddles.
This stylized gospel arrangement of the
traditional spiritual features an innovative piano
accompaniment and fun vocals suitable for treble
choirs at all levels.
11392523 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
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