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The Path to the Moon—Eric Thiman. This
"cantabile" work in 6/8 for unison voices has
a quiet, gentle lilt to it that makes it effective for
contest or festival performances.
1511864 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 1.95
Peace—Sarah Quartel. This setting of Sara
Teasdale's poem features slow, sustained vocal
writing over a continuously moving piano part.
The harmonic palette is rich and warm, and
soaring soprano lines conjure Teasdale's vivid
celestial imagery.
11384806 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.35
Peace—Jamey Ray. Cascading layers of peaceful
harmonies embrace this Sara Teasdale text to
create a stunning concert work for treble choirs.
Harmonies move closer, then further away with
beautiful voice leading before an eventual return to
the soft cascade on the word "peace."
11393052 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.15
Pictures in the Sky—Bruce W. Tippette. An
imaginative text penned by Althea Randolph sets
the light and breezy tone for this whimsical piece
for developing choirs. The piano accompaniment
supplements the childlike feel, and the accessible
melodies paint the ethereal text in a way that
certainly suits the feeling of watching the clouds
float by. Young singers will enjoy this!
11396459 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
11396460 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Pirates of the Cherry Tree—Penny Rodriguez.
It's a creative day of play as kids imagine
themselves pirates on a grand outdoor adventure.
Poet Nanci Milam pens a compelling cast of
characters on a colorful course and gives a detailed
account of their quest. Set in a jaunty compound
meter and cheerful minor key, there are a few
sudden dynamic changes that really enhance the
drama and help capture the spirit of the lyrics.
11393345 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393344 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . 44.99
The Poet Sings—Z. Randall Stroope. "Stay the
course, light a star, change the world wherever you
are..." With a compelling text, based on a poem
by Richard LeGallienne, and magnificent original
music, this is truly inspiring! A brief narration sets
the mood, enhancing the impact of this profound
work: "...Send out the best messages, for they may
be shaping future generations." An excellent choice.
3129079 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
The Promise of Living—Aaron Copland. Aaron
Copland's quintet from "The Tender Land" translates
beautifully into this setting for combined chorus
with band! Although it makes a perfect choice for
Thanksgiving, the wonderful vocal lines make it a
magnificent showpiece any time of year. The SATB
choral part can stand alone, and offers a piano 4
hands accompaniment. The optional concert band
accompaniment is at the medium level and requires
the choral part for performance. It's a fantastic way
to program music by a great American composer!
982462 SATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
2457109 Band Set & Score . . . . . . M 65.00
2457117 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
The Puzzle—Andy Beck. This charmer reads like
step-by-step instructions for assembling a jigsaw
puzzle. Providing the perfect lesson plan to teach
part singing, this selection has each part singing
their own eight-bar melody, the two melodies
combining, then joining in simple parallel harmony
on the refrain. Teachers will thoroughly appreciate
the easy-to-play piano part and compact vocal
ranges. A fun song about points of view, or voice
parts, coming together.
11346399 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11346367 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . 44.99
Reach Toward What's Next—Katie Houts.
Written to celebrate the unique beauty of unison
treble voices, this contemporary piece highlights the
importance of friendship and community. Flexible
text options make it an excellent selection for all
types of treble choirs and a great choice for a school
concert, community event, or worship service.
A dynamic piano accompaniment and a vivid
poetic text help voices soar as they sing, "Won't
you come with me? Be all we can be? Sharing joy
and welcome, hope and courage, shining light that
might encourage all God's children all around us
to reach for what's next." The memorable melody
resonates especially well with developing voices,
and an optional descant helps bring the piece to an
inspiring close.
11397137 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
Reconcile—Kyle Pederson. Hoping to inspire
reconciliation on a community and individual level,
the composer seeks to build a caring community
and find unity through this melodic piece. Blending
elements of pop and gospel, and providing an
optional descant layer in Swahili, this musical
offering reinforces the universality of its themes.
Separate voicings can be sung simultaneously
for combined choirs, and space is provided for
optional narration to further explore the concept
of reconciliation. A flexible, timely, and accessible
piece for all ensembles.
11373321 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
11373323 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . ME 2.80
11373324 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . ME 2.80
11373322 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
Red Light, Green Light—Francisco J. Nunez.
This piece allows young people to be energized,
filled with ideas, and accepting of who they are and
who they want to be. There is a QR code included
that takes you to a video that shows the fun hand
games and body percussion referenced in the
musical score. Filled with childhood game songs,
this is sure to be a hit!
11366530 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.60
Red, Red Rose—Kara Stacy. Up-and-coming
award-winning composer Kara Stacey delivers a
refreshingly vibrant take on the traditional Robert
Burns poem. Set for treble voices in two and then
three parts with an optional solo or small group
joining the texture, the lilting melody and well-
crafted harmonies are supported by an energetic
piano accompaniment and some extra rhythmic
interest from a tapped tambourine. Delightful!
11198805 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . ME 2.25
A Red, Red Rose—Greg Gilpin. This poem is a
longtime favorite of singers, with its deep passion
and expressive imagery, not to mention the warm
vowels at the end of each line. This artistic setting
incorporates a contemporary harmonic palette,
expressive tempo nuances, and elegant dynamic
shading to form a colorful garden of sound. The
final chord suggests the rose/thorn quality of love,
as singers sustain sweet dissonance.
11343529 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11343530 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11343531 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11346367 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . 44.99
A Red, Red Rose—James Mulholland/ed.
Rodby. Utilizing a text by Robert Burns, this gentle,
sensitive, folk-like work appears on numerous
contest and festival lists year after year. Honest
and expressive, it has become a true standard in
the choral repertoire.
1352467 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 1.90
Refuge—Elaine Hagenberg. Sara Teasdale's
poem is the inspiration for this dramatic concert
work which relies heavily on the tumultuous piano
and cello accompaniment to convey the deep
feeling of the text. The opening section is dark and
stormy, but the sun comes out in the final section
with serene moments of mostly unaccompanied
choral harmonies. "For with my singing I can make
a refuge for my spirit's sake, a house of shining
words, to be my fragile immortality."
10589956 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.75
11348283 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.75
Refuge—Audrey Snyder. American poet Sara
Teasdale's text provides a mature perspective
on the value of music that can be understood
and appreciated even by developing choruses.
This artistic setting is developed and musically
satisfying with its suspensions, clusters, and
stretched harmonies, but at the same time it
remains accessible for young choirs. Truly a well
constructed and valuable piece!
11166225 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.10
11166226 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11171526 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . 22.99
Remember—Nathan Lange. This well-known
Christina Rossetti text is beautifully represented
in this heartfelt and rich setting. Harmonies are
consonant and intuitive, and divisi is approached
carefully and musically for choirs that are ready
for full-voiced chords and part independence. The
accompaniment is harmonically supportive so your
singers can approach these beautiful harmonies
with confidence!
11393897 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Responsibility—Mark Sirett. This elegant original
concert work combines the ancient Hebrew text of
Jewish scholar Hillel the Elder with English lyrics to
capture the tension between the need for healthy
self-care and the importance of caring for others.
Part of the five-song May You Heal Project, these
titles offer music of comfort, peace, renewal, and
self-awareness as part of our pandemic recovery.
The cycle in its entirety: When Science Triumphs;
Dona Nobis Pacem; May You Heal; Responsibility; I
Celebrate Myself.
11348352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11348353 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Rest Not!—Laura Farnell. Based on a poem by
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this powerful concert
piece expresses words of encouragement for those
who seek their dreams, and optimism for those who
work without rest for positive change in the world. A
great selection for festival or contest, now available
for mixed voices.
10092732 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
10043946 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
10043947 Teaching P/A CD
for TB Version Only . . . . . . . . 14.95
Revelation—Greg Gilpin. One of Robert Frost's
lesser known poems provides a compelling
backdrop for this expressive choral. With rubato and
changing time signatures that match the cadence of
the text, this lyrical concert work offers that chance
to explore your ensemble's musical sensitivity.
11393348 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393349 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393344 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . 44.99
Revolution—Pinkzebra. Revolution is an uplifting
and confident statement about empowerment,
pursuing your dreams, and changing the world. The
positive message in the lyrics points to a very bright
future and a new way of doing things. The SSATBB
version is a contemporary a cappella arrangement,
and the other voicings utilize a rhythmic, supportive
accompaniment. Perform with the accompaniment
MP3 or instrumental parts for a live band, and help
your students rehearse with the part-dominant MP3
practice tracks - available in a multi-user bundle to
share with your whole choir.
10986010 SSATBB
a cappella version . . . . . . . M 2.25
10986011 SATB divisi,
accompanied . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
10986012 SSAB divisi,
accompanied . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
10986014 Two-Part
or SA, accompanied . . . . . M 2.25
10986013 SSA divisi, accompanied . . M 2.25
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