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Our Birth Is But a Sleep—Michael John
Trotta. William Wordsworth's text shimmers in
this a cappella setting with poignant imagery
and gently moving clusters and suspensions
in the harmony. "Our birth is but a sleep and
a forgetting: the Soul that rises with us, our
life's Star, hath had elsewhere its setting, and
cometh from afar."
11415268 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
Our Story—Mark Burrows. With text inspired
by the profound thoughtfulness of members
of a children's choir, this piece is a touching
anthem of togetherness and support of one
another. Both parts are featured at different
times and are craftily woven together to
emphasize the message of the text. "I'm a part
of your story and you're a part of mine." This
piece is a tradition in the making!
11393896 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 3.20
Over the Rainbow (from "The Wizard of Oz")
—Harold Arlen/arr. Jacob Narverud. Here
is a spectacular concert arrangement of this
classic song from "The Wizard of Oz." With
a grand piano opening which captures the
orchestration from the full score followed by
the tender vocal introduction with optional violin
accompaniment, this is perfect for an advanced
concert choir.
11504102 SATB divisi,
or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
The Pasture—Douglas E. Wagner. Robert
Frost's sensitive and introspective text is the
canvas for this beautifully crafted piece. The
music is delicately created with lush harmonies
and a warm key to suit the mood of the poem,
and it presents a wonderful opportunity for
discussions about what the words mean, what
feelings they evoke, and what message they
seek to portray.
11510592 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
The Pasture—Z. Randall Stroope. Robert
Frost's elegant poetry harkens to a simpler time
and Randall Stroope's choral setting is both
lush and expressive. Clear vocal lines and rich
harmonies sing beautifully over a supportive
accompaniment, while the meter changes at
the slower tempo give the work a freedom in
line and motion. Masterfully done.
3205069 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.05
10299426 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . .50.00
A Patch of Light—Jacob Narverud. "Come,
let us be a patch of light for the aching world,
and let our song forever be a patch of light
for all to see." Written in a popular song style
that appeals to singers and audiences alike,
this work contains an empowering message
of inclusion, unity, and hope. With solo
opportunities and optional instrumentation
for strings, synthesizer, bass and drums, this
powerful piece is appropriate for any ensemble
and any occasion.
11201732 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11201733 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11415385 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.50
11204230 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11201734 SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11201735 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
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 2.25
Pax (Peace)—Marshall Webb. This secular
Latin piece asks "Where is peace?" The
answer is that it begins with each one of us.
Modern harmonies in a subtle setting offer the
opportunity to sing expressively, focusing on
tone and balance, while delivering the poignant
message of the text.
11510888 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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
Peace Flows—Jacob Narverud. The ebb and
flow of the sea is painted beautifully in this
evocative original setting of Sara Teasdale's
poem. It opens with a calm and meditative
treble section that gradually adds harmonic
layers before opening up to a more rhythmic
section featuring the lower voices first and
then the full ensemble. Add the optional hand
drum (score included in the octavo) for some
added excitement!
11500836 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Pegasos (Pegasus)—Eduardo Cota. The
delightful children's poem Pegasos by Antonio
Machado is brought to life by Eduardo Cota
with a playful piano part, time signature
changes, and accessible vocal lines. Imagine
a fair full of lights, rides going up and down, and
feeling like a child again!
11419245 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . .M 2.80
Pirate Song—Tim Y. Jones. Because
sometimes you just need to say "arrrr"!
Sporting a hilarious pirate text, but wrapped
in a smooth, lyrical setting with beautiful choral
harmonies that will make your tenor-bass choir
shine, this showcase piece is both musically
satisfying and a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
10065407 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Pirates of the Cherry Tree—Penny Rodriguez.
It's a creative day of play as kids imagine them-
selves 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 2.75
The Power of a Song—Andy Beck. With
lyrics about the many ways that music makes
a difference in our lives, singers will embrace
the message and be inspired to share it.
Bookended by a choral fanfare and including
an optional flute obbligato, it's a dynamic
opener or closer for your community choir.
11503302 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11503303 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11503274 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
Prelude to Peace—Z. Randall Stroope.
This expressive setting of a poem by Sara
Teasdale has become a standard since its
publication in 1993.
5716717 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11415358 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Promise—Alec Schumacker. Rhythmic and
exciting, this original setting of Christopher
Schmicker's poem paints a text that reflects on
the nature of the moonlight, a literal reflection
of sunlight, even when the sun is not visible.
Set in mixed meter with an extremely active
and expressive piano accompaniment, it
moves with harmonic variety and color to
create an interesting concert work for more
advanced choirs.
11510123 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.70
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 Rainbow—Ruth Morris Gray. Christina
Rossetti's charming poem is set for two- or three-
part treble voices of any age. The polyphonic
choral writing is simple yet sophisticated, colorful
yet clear. A lovely choice for developing lyricism
and expression in your choir.
11413704E Two-Part or SSA ePrint . . E 2.05
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 3.15
11373323 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 3.15
11373324 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . ME 3.15
11373322 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.15
A Red, Red Rose—Andrew Bruhn. The classic
text by Robert Burns is given a fresh, lush, and
accessible treatment in this skillful setting.
Inspired by folk singing, each voice part takes
its turn at the melody, threaded together with a
beautiful ritornello. Singers and audiences alike
will connect deeply with this elegant, effective
piece. Suitable for any concert setting.
11503864 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
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
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