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Why We Sing—Greg Gilpin. The consummate
concert closer! "A sound of hope, a sound of
peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks
what we believe. A sound of love, a sound so
strong. It's amazing what is given when we
share a song. This is why we sing..." You won't
find a better song than this one for combined
choirs celebrating the joy of music! Now
available in an a cappella version for SATB.
3303113 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10994258 SATB
A cappella version. . . . ME 2.10
3303243 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
3303244 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10009366 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10009367 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
3303280 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
3701788 Full Orchestra Parts . . . . . .74.95
Wide Open Spaces—Sarah Quartel. Commiss-
ioned for the 2015 National Conference of the
American Choral Directors Association, this
work reflects on the journeys and adventures
to be found in the wide open spaces within
ourselves and in the world around us. The
uplifting melody is passed from the upper
voices to the lower voices before the piece
opens out into an expansive texture with rich
harmonies. A playful episode of scat singing is
introduced before a resolute final chorus brings
this evocative piece to a serene close.
10479646 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
11342508 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
10616213 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
Will the Circle Be Unbroken—arr. J. David
Moore. This wildly popular arrangement is
a favorite with choral festivals all over the
country. Beginning in the style of a bluegrass
trio, the piece opens into a four-part gospel
celebration of the power of song to create
community. Often performed with an opening
solo refrain.
10704230 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
10341993 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
10905701 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Will There Really Be a "Morning"?—Craig
Hella Johnson. This marvelous setting of the
famous Emily Dickinson poem has become
a standard selection on state and regional
festival lists.
10015881 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
Wind on the Hill—Douglas E. Wagner. This
piece captures the curious sense of wonder
of Winnie-the-Pooh author A.A. Milne. Written
lyrically and simply, two-part voices of any age
will appreciate the whimsy of the wind.
11503318 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11503274 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
Windy Nights—Cynthia Gray. A dramatic poem
by Robert Louis Stevenson is the inspiration for
this intense, exhilarating work, which portrays
the poet's childhood fear of storms. The music
aptly captures the sound and excitement of a
stormy, windy night, which the text likens to a
riding horseman and the pounding of his horse's
hooves. Excellent editorial notes provide
fascinating background about this poem and
its famous author. This is wonderful poetry and
music for developing choirs!
3701035 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.95
3301353 Two/Three-Part
or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
3301616 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . .44.95
The Winter Owl—Paul David Thomas. This
compelling setting of a William Shakespeare
text vividly describes the winter season with its
frigid temperatures and chilling wind. In contrast,
the owl hooting merrily is illustrated with a
change in meter and accented syncopated
phrases. This minor-mode piece provides an
interesting change of pace for winter concerts.
11501631 SA or SSA . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11198020 TB or TTB . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Winter Waltz—Vicki Tucker Courtney.
Beautifully depicting the change of seasons
from fall to winter, this lilting minor waltz spins
with freshness and excitement that treble
choirs will surely enjoy. Lightly syncopated
phrases and interesting harmonies with a
contemporary feel are pleasant to sing. A lovely
fit for fall or winter concerts!
11394021 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
Wishing Star—Beth Bolton/arr. Laura Farnell.
"Shining and shimmering up in the sky..." this
text is reminiscent of the Star Light, Star Bright
nursery rhyme. The use of Mixolydian mode
and compound meter create a sense of longing
with an endearing, whimsical quality. Choirs will
appreciate the independence of line that creates
the beautiful quality of this concert piece.
11397075 Two-Part Mixed/
Opt. Alto or SAB . . . . . ME 2.25
10846390 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
With You—Laura Farnell. Canadian poet
Lucy Maud Montgomery of Anne of Green
Gables fame provides lyrics that seem
especially relevant again after a time when
in-person relationships were challenging.
Celebrating the joy of being together, this
inspiring text is paired with expressive vocal
lines that convey the emotion in the text with
alternating joy and poignancy.
11397061 TTB or TTB . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
The World Will See—Kyle Pederson. Written
with and for a high school choir in 2020, this
original work employs an optimistic and
inclusive text that celebrates unity and love with
the power to change the world. With a modern
musical theatre feel and optional solo lines in
the verses, the chorus and bridge rock with a
groovy youthful vibe that is fun to sing. Great as
a choir theme song or an ideal closing number!
11410689 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Write My Own Story—Jim Papoulis. This
selection was written in a student workshop
designed to give all young people a voice,
giving them a chance to express their feelings
and write their own story. Powerful!
11397481 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
Wynken, Blynken and Nod—Blake
Richter & Ryan Main. Eugene Fields' poem
highlights the fantastic dreamlike excursion
of Wynken, Blynken, and Nod as they sail off
in a wooden shoe to fish the night seas with
nets of silver and gold. It feels like a traditional
sea shanty, but this original composition has
plenty of musical excitement to offer young
singers. The violin obbligato and artful piano
accompaniment really add to the texture, and
the conservative ranges in each voicing make
it approachable yet satisfying.
11389713 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11389716 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11389714 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11389715 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Yo le Canto Todo el Dia (I Sing to You All
Day Long)—David L. Brunner. If you're looking
for something different in a "music" song,
consider this original inspired by the native
music of Venezuela. Full of infectious rhythms
and playful melodies, with some very effective
hand claps, it conveys a positive message
through charming Spanish lyrics which are
great fun to sing.
3197829 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
3092178 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
10309011 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
You Are a Yes!—Mark Burrows. This uplifting
choral is bursting with positive energy and
inspiring lyrics that encourage singers as well
as listeners to believe in themselves and find
the courage to live their life to the fullest: "You
are an inspiration, a story to be told. You are a
yes! You are a celebration, a wonder to behold."
11396851 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
11396852 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.60
11396853 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
You Are Enough (Third movement from
"You Are Enough: A Mental Health Suite")—
Aron Accurso. This is the stand-alone third
movement from the powerful suite You Are
Enough, which hopes to open conversations
about mental health. With a modern musical-
theater quality, it expresses its inspirational and
empowering lyrics with memorable melodies.
11393572 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
11416859 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
11347721 You Are Enough:
A Mental Health Suite
TTBB Choral Score divisi . . . 5.95
You Are My Refuge—Michael John Trotta.
This stunningly expressive work was
commissioned by a number of high school
choir programs forced to cancel concerts
due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Inspiring and
reflective, the rich harmonies capture both
a sense of poignancy and hope. An optional
descant soars above the choir, adding a sense
of expansiveness: "Your voice brings hope!"
11207882 SATB
A Cappella Version . . . ME 3.10
11344334 SATB with Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 3.20
11515247 SAB with Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 3.20
11393186 SA with Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 3.10
You Are the Song—Jacob Narverud. Set
to an engaging text by Robert Bode and
supported by a stylish accompaniment, this
is an empowering piece for young treble
choirs to perform. Contemporary harmonies
and whimsical voice leading give this concert
work a modern flair that will appeal to your
singers. The strong rhythms and progressions
complement the text, "You are all you need to
be, and much, much more... you are hope, you
are the future, you are the song."
10999688 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
You Do Not Walk Alone—Elaine Hagenberg.
"May you always remember when the shadows
fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal
setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored
in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes
of Celtic styling within the melody weaves
throughout the vocal texture. Gradually building
in intensity, it transitions into the final stanza
with a burst of light, aided by a key change,
then slowly draws to a quiet close.
11166201 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11210446 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11314797 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
You Hold the Key—Sherry Blevins. You hold
the key, the key to your dreams, and with
faith, hope, and love, you can do anything!"
Inspirational lyrics and a singable melody
combine into this memorable original concert
work that will be a great choice for graduation
or general concert use.
11427471 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 3.35
Your Hand and Mine—Marques L. A. Garrett.
From Spencer Michael Free's poem The
Human Touch comes this tender piece that
speaks to the healing power of relationships
found in touch and song. A dynamic piano
part accompanies lush vocal harmonies that
beautifully express this universal message for
all people.
11421731 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
Your Song—Mark Burrows. "Your song is my
very heart." Penned for a daughter's graduation,
this beautiful metaphor describes a cherished
loved one as a song with qualities such as hope,
healing, laughter, and love. Easily learned, this
sweet song is both elegant and simple - it will
add a tug on the heartstrings at any concert,
graduation, or moving-up occasion.
11393383 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11393384 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . E 2.05
11393385 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11393344 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . .44.99
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