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If I Could See the Wind—Brian C. Strain. This
original composition is sweet, singable, and
accessible while being richly musical. The text is
a poetic observation of the musicality of nature
that surrounds us. A whimsically youthful concert
program option for your young choir!
11393886 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.95
If Love Should Count You Worthy—Victor
C. Johnson. Sidney Royse Lysaght's poem that
speaks of the blessings of when love enters our
lives is paired with soaring melodic phrases and
rich harmonies that twist and turn through the
development of this original concert work. An
artistic piano accompaniment adds an additional
voice, and the overall effect is rather moving.
11389516 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
If Music Be the Food of Love—David Dickau.
The romantic style of this setting is lush, expressive,
and perfectly fashioned for the text. "If music be
the food of love, sing on, sing on, sing on till I am
filled with joy..." The work is a superior choice as a
concert finale or anytime a selection with a "music"
theme is appropriate.
5570528 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.90
If You Love for Beauty—Clara Schumann/
arr. James McCullough. The melody has a simple
innocence, but the harmony provides great warmth
and subtlety in this touching love song by Clara
Schumann arranged for choral ensembles. Set in a
modified strophic form, the setting for each of the
four stanzas is based upon two alternating versions
of a single melody. The result is a beautiful, tender
song that asks for and commits to love for a lifetime.
11199441 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.05
In Flanders Fields—Greg Gilpin. This beautifully
written setting of one of the best known poems from
World War I makes good use of mixed meter, long
phrases, and lovely harmonic moments to create a
poignant selection for remembrance of veterans.
This is an excellent teaching piece with cross-
curricular opportunities to history. Add the optional
cello obbligato to feature one of your string players.
10866499 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10866500 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11171324 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . ME 2.10
In Flanders Fields—arr. Roger Emerson. This
setting of the famous World War I-era poem by
John McCrae is remarkable in its simplicity and
emotional impact. An excellent choice for any
concert occasion, including Memorial Day and
veteran's ceremonies.
3115649 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
3115656 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10048688 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10048692 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10048693E Instrumental Parts
Only ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
In Love with You—Alec Powell. Melodically,
rhythmically, and lyrically rich, this original selection
expresses the way the world looks different when
one is falling in love. Leaning into a neo-Broadway
style, the composer, also known for the viral hit
"Ratatouille: the TikTok Musical," presents a unique
style that paints a beautiful picture.
11392448 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
In Time of Silver Rain—Sarah Quartel. A lilting
melodic line, lots of unison and simply harmonized
vocals, and an effective piano part combine to
create a very beautiful and accessible setting of a
Langston Hughes poem.
11315645 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
11338762 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
10990222 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
11372354 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
In You I Found—Laura Farnell. With touching
lyrics by poets Rupert Brooke and Friedrich Ruckert,
this lovely arrangement for treble voices will warm
the hearts of all who hear it. The close harmonies
and moving piano accompaniment make this a
delight to sing and hear.
10284809 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 1.90
Inveniam Viam—Ryan Main. When legendary
Carthaginian general Hannibal was told that his
endeavor was impossible, this was his response:
"I will either find a way or make one." This text,
set here in Latin, is brimming with confidence and
determination that is mirrored in the driving musical
setting. Easy to learn and impressive in performance,
this is a showpiece that choirs will love!
11370392 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11374072 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11374074 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11374073 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11374075 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Invictus—Joshua Rist. The driving accompaniment,
rhythmic and rich choral writing, and textures
combine with an inspirational text by William Ernest
Henley of overcoming all obstacles. "I am the master
of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."
10342952 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
10861910 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
10630445 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
Invictus—Reginal Wright. William Ernest Henley's
powerful text is set in an equally strong setting for
tenor-bass choirs. Beginning with the opening text
that is chanted with random entrances over the
dramatic piano part and growing into a full choral
texture that embraces dissonances effectively, this
concert work is a real statement for mature choirs.
Premiered at the 2021 ACDA National Conference.
11347718 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11368278E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 20.00
Invisible—Jason Robert Brown/arr. Ed Lojeski.
Broadway composer Jason Robert Brown has
written a super-positive self-affirming song that will
be very empowering to your singers. With plenty of
unison writing and well-crafted voice leading, this
selection is accessible yet effective. "Don't try to tell
me what I cannot do. Take down the barricades, I'm
coming through!" Powerful!
11001634 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11001635 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11001636 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11001637 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
11001638E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 20.00
Invitation to Love—Brent Wells. Brent Wells
has created a beautiful musical setting of Paul
Laurence Dunbar's words, inviting us to love one
another regardless of our circumstance. For more
advanced choirs.
11372836 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
Isn't It Amazing?—Amy F. Bernon. Celebrating
the act of singing and being together, and
packed with great educational singing concepts,
this piece will help your young singers learn and
grow while also having high performance value.
Simple melismatic singing, echoing counterpoint,
rhythmic variation, a short a cappella section, and
exciting handclaps provide accessible musicality for
developing two-part choirs. And it's fun!
11347666 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
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
11373985 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.50
Jenny—Ryan Kerr & Nick Myers. Fluid vocal
lines and a sensitive text shine in this powerful,
heartfelt recollection of a lost loved one. Perfectly
capturing the essence of love that lives forever, it
is at the same time both touching and haunting.
For a cappella choirs, this will be warmly received
in concert or memorial performances. "Quietly the
strain falls out of tune. Shadows steal across a
lonely moon. I miss you so..."
10514894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.05
10881769 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.05
Johnny Said No!—Vijay Singh. This folk song-
style original tells the story of young Johnny, who
is quite popular in the eyes of the young women of
his town, but seems immune to their charms. As
the piece unfolds, the young women lament their
frustrations about Johnny, creating a humorous tale
told through gossip!
3303190 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
10042926 CD- Rehearsal/
Performance Track SSA . . . . 20.95
Journey On—Derrick Fox. This sweet and simple
original song, with a lilting melody and folklike
harmonies, illustrates the impact of the relationships
that we build throughout our lives. Optimistic about
the future, the text speaks of friendships, journeying
together, and then journeying apart. A terrific
choice for graduation!
11397272 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
The Journey—Joseph M. Martin. Combining
Simple Gifts and the Going Home theme from
Dvorak's "New World" symphony in partner-song
format, this is easy to perform with a minimum
of rehearsal. A favorite with two-part choirs for
many years.
10595002 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
3080314 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . ME 2.10
8069443 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Joy—Mark Hayes. With an extensive piano
accompaniment, this setting of the Sara Teasdale
text includes lush harmonic writing with dynamic
dissonant clusters. An expressive choice for your
next concert or festival.
11374861 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Joy—Hans Bridger Heruth. Four hands on the
keyboard give great drive to this very rhythmic,
exciting and dramatic piece with a Sara Teasdale
text. Chord clusters, close harmonies, and divisi
in each voice part add to the depth and beauty
of this superb festival anthem for the large choir,
guaranteed to brighten any program.
10704714 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.35
11391212 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.45
10999360 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.35
10999361 Instrumental Parts
4-Hand Piano Part. . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Just Be Happy—Pinkzebra. A fun, upbeat,
and positive song about happiness, laughter,
and feeling good. Easy to learn, catchy, and
wonderfully motivating, this song has great
rhythmic energy and is a joy to perform.
Supplemental instrument parts are now available
for a live band accompaniment option. The
accompaniment MP3 includes both a fully
produced version and a piano-only version. Help
your students rehearse with the part-dominant
MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user
bundle to share with your whole choir.
10748183 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
10748184 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
10748186 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
10748185 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
10846119 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 30.00
Just Believe—Pinkzebra. This inspirational song
about believing in yourself and finding the courage
to follow your dreams is perfect for graduation
ceremonies and concert programs. Styled like a
pop ballad, the contemporary vocal style and the
straightforward harmonies are sure to hit the mark
for your choir. Easy to prepare, and wonderful to
sing! The accompaniment MP3 download includes
both a fully produced version and a piano-only
version. Instrumental parts are available for a live
band and part-dominant MP3 practice tracks are
available in a multi-user bundle to share with your
whole choir.
10858587 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10858588 SAB or
Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.25
10858590 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10858589 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10961527 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 30.00
Just One Heart—Jim Papoulis. For SA voices
with divisi, this inspiring selection uses percussion
to simulate a heartbeat and from that bringing forth
a simple idea - that reaching even just one heart
can be a very powerful gesture. This music sends
a positive message to singers and audience alike.
World rhythms, a contemporary feel, great choral
writing, and positive lyrics make this a fantastic
selection for developing singers.
11202977 SAB Divisi,
Piano & Percussion . . . . . ME 2.25
10715675 SA Divisi,
Piano & Percussion . . . . . ME 2.10
Just Over the Way Where the Rainbow Fell—
Rosephanye Powell. Jack London's text has been
masterfully set to include expressions of lilting joy,
moments of spoken thought, and passages of
melancholy reflection. The piano accompaniment
is dynamic on its own yet supportive of the texture.
Choirs will enjoy this original concert work!
11348134 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
Keep a-Goin'—Frank L. Stanton & Paul David
Thomas. Men's ensembles will enjoy learning
this uplifting song full of fun rhythms, toe-
tapping, and accessible ranges. With lyrics that
encourage the singer to persevere no matter what
challenges lie ahead, this soulful and energetic
gospel-style piece will be a wonderful choice for
your next concert.
10735256 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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