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Carry the Music—Sarah Quartel.
This uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by
the composer inspired by the reflections of the
Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to
them. A gradual building of choral texture creates an
atmosphere of heartfelt celebration of choral singing
that culminates with the profound closing words
"I hear you. I see you too."
11372378 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
Eneza Upendo (Spread Love)—Jim Papoulis.
"Eneza upendo uendako, umoja ni upendo"
translates to "Spread love everywhere you go, unity
is love". This piece celebrates the hopeful sentiments
of unity and love through both Swahili and English
lyrics. Djembe and soft metal percussion add flair to
this already upbeat piece. Choirs can get in on the
fun with some light body percussion.
11397457 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60
Everyone Sang—Mark Burrows.
This setting of the powerful poem by Siegfried
Sassoon offers great hope as jubilant voices are
"suddenly lifted - and beauty came." Not to be
overlooked, this is the perfect piece for an advanced
mixed choir. "May the singing never be done."
11410885 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Music Makers—Laura Hawley.
Celebrate creativity with this joyful piece!
Shimmering piano tremolo chords usher in the
opening theme that climbs up a series of fourths to
create an open, soaring feeling. Mostly unison choral
phrases filled with rhythmic vitality alternate with
soaring sustained tones, all supported by a vibrant
and fun piano accompaniment.
11408227 Unison/Two-Part or SA . . . . . . .M 2.25
Music of Life—B.E. Boykin.
This is a vibrant setting of a poem by George
Parsons Lathrop that describes how music
underpins all earthly life. An active piano part
provides an energetic undercurrent to compelling
vocal lines, with the voices beginning in unison
before opening out into two and then three parts.
A perfect selection for choirs looking to celebrate
the life-affirming power of music.
11384777 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
11384778 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
Over My Head—Mark Patterson.
This energetic setting of a much-loved African
American spiritual will have your audience clapping
in the aisles! With a general text about the joy of
music and singing, all will have fun learning and
performing this fresh arrangement.
11416053 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Over My Head—arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd.
This traditional spiritual is great for any occasion as
a celebration of music and joy. The arrangement
begins with a slow soulful opening, then breaks into
a rockin' gospel groove that will lift up your choir and
your audience with its infectious energy. Accessible
ranges and harmonies make this one easy to sing
for choirs of all ages. There are two separate piano
accompaniments available, the easier one in the
score and an optional advanced one available
separately. The accompaniment MP3 includes a
shorter version and a longer version with the cuts
indicated in the score for added flexibility. Also
available as a virtual choir kit.
11374439 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11374440 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11374442 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11374443 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11374441 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11374444 Instrumental Parts for Bass, Drums,
Percussion, and
Advanced Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
11374445 Advanced Piano Accomp. . . . . . . . 1.00
Sing—arr. Audrey Snyder.
Celebrate the joy and importance of singing with
this energetic hit from Pentatonix. Tons of fun to
sing, and now easier than ever with this arrangement
especially crafted to be accessible to younger
singers. With a little bit of body percussion and a
dynamite accompaniment track, it will be a winner
with your singers.
11416718 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11416719 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Sing Gently—Eric Whitacre.
Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
lockdown, this piece was performed by more
than 17,000 singers from around the world in Eric
Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6. The soft texture ebbs
and flows in beautifully crafted phrases that set the
simple text designed to give some small measure
of comfort to those who need it. Perhaps it might
suggest a way of living with one another that is
compassionate, gentle, and kind.
11219607 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11358728 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11358727 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Singing, Bring Me—Ryan Main.
A joy-filled journey through the many gifts
that singing brings us! Memorable lines and
contemporary harmonies are backed by energetic
percussion for shaker, tambourine, and cajon. Easy
to learn and satisfying to perform, this a cappella
original is a perfect vehicle to help your choir start
moving and expressing on stage.
11397175 SATB with Percussion . . . . . . .ME 2.95
We Are the Music Makers—Reginal S. Wright.
This lovely setting of the O'Shaughnessy text builds
slowly through its whimsical melodic development.
Accompanied by a beautiful piano part, the
movement in the choral lines leads to a triumphant
and satisfying conclusion.
11408300 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
11415037 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
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