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SACRED CONCERT & SPIRITUALS
Sacred Concert
& Spirituals
Agnus Dei (from Requiem in D Minor, K.
626)—W.A. Mozart & Franz Xaver Sussmeyer/
arr. Russell Robinson. This wonderful
movement from Mozart's Requiem is now
available for young and developing voices in
this carefully crafted setting. The arrangement
keeps the main vocal lines intact, and the
simplified piano accompaniment helps make
this even more accessible.
11395945 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.60
11395946 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
11395947 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
Agnus, Agnus Dei—Douglas E. Wagner.
This up-tempo setting of the traditional Latin
text has a driving, rhythmic feel in a minor key.
It presents a wonderful opportunity to work on
syllabic emphasis and syncopation, and the
carefully crafted melody is passed throughout
the ensemble with different harmonic textures
in this exciting concert or festival piece.
11510542 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Ain'-a That Good News—arr. William
Dawson. Long considered "the" original version
of this timeless spiritual. The true authenticity
of the African-American musical heritage is
captured in this Dawson rendition.
564039 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
976563 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.40
563940 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.40
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around—
arr. Rollo Dilworth. Rollo Dilworth has
combined this traditional freedom song - sung
as an anthem of protest during the civil rights
movement to spread the message of faith,
determination and perseverance - with the
words of the Langston Hughes poem Words
Like Freedom to create a wonderful showcase
for treble or mixed choirs.
10905965 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
10356613 Three-Part Treble
or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Ain't Got Time to Die—Hall Johnson.
A fun, syncopated spiritual for a cappella choir.
There's also a part for a soprano solo. Requires
a full group, as all parts divide at times.
A rousing handclapper!
388264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down—
arr. Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory. This spiritual
setting is a popular choice with festival choirs,
as are many of the outstanding arrangements
by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory.
10020549 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10008059 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10958270 DVD SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
10958269 DVD SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
All Night, All Day with My Lord, What a
Morning—arr. Russell Robinson. This delightful
partnering of two traditional spirituals in a
rhythmic, jazzy style is both easy to teach and
fun for your singers. Both songs are introduced
in unison and two-part harmony before
partnering together for a strong, bright finish.
11510543 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . E 2.95
10846407 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.95
11510544 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.95
10882911 Two-Part P/A CD. . . . . . . . .44.95
All Things Bright and Beautiful—John
Rutter. The delicate melody befitting this
familiar text gains gentle momentum by
a continual movement in the keyboard. A
quintessential piece for spring from renowned
composer John Rutter.
1673078 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
10648587 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
1484310 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . ME 3.25
10648586 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.50
4535720 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . .72.50
All Things New—Elaine Hagenberg. Known
for her exquisite lyricism and soaring melodies,
Hagenberg delivers an exceptional original
setting of Frances Havergal's text that provides
a message of hope that is so needed. A
shimmering accompaniment and easily learned
vocal lines open this up to choirs of all sizes for
concert or service use.
11375949 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
All Through the Night—arr. William Averitt.
This selection is a gentle lullaby based on an old
Welsh folk song. With limited divisi towards the
end, it has beautifully lyrical writing and will be a
warm and welcome addition to any concert.
11394734 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
Alle, Alleluia—Bruce W. Tippette. Rhythmic
energy abounds in this exciting setting of
a simple "Alleluia" text. Set in 10/8, the
asymmetrical meter gives a repetitive groove
that is engaging and fun to sing for each voice
part. Dynamic contrasts and contemporary
harmonies complete the package of this
outstanding concert work for either treble or
tenor-bass choirs - it will make a great concert
opener at any time of year.
11348183 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
11348184 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
Alleluia—Elaine Hagenberg. This joyous and
rhythmic a cappella setting of St. Augustine's
text in a buoyant 7/8 meter is brimming
with vitality and energy. The contrasting
middle section offers expansive lines and
lush harmonies which propel the music into
exciting key changes and a climactic ending.
A wonderful opening selection for more
advanced mixed choirs!
11196226 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95
Alleluia (from "Songs of Faith")—Paul
Basler. Alleluia is full of energy and contrast.
Buoyant, earthy, ethnic, reverent - in short, this
wonderful piece by Paul Basler truly runs the
gamut of dynamics, vocal timbres, styles and
covers a multitude of ways of praising God! The
piano and horn are equal counterparts to the
choral ensemble making this piece a true work
of art.
8061800 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
9503287 Instrumental Parts
Horn and Percussion . . . . .16.50
Alleluia—Randall Thompson. A true
masterpiece for a cappella chorus. The name
Randall Thompson is as much a part of choral
music as is the voice. Once you've mastered
this, you'll have truly stunning performance
piece. His masterful compositions are all
standards in the repertoire. A choral classic!
337147 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.85
337238 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.85
4128682 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.85
Alleluia—Michael John Trotta. Through the
single word "alleluia," this piece is excellent
for groups looking to explore closer cluster
harmonies, unification of vowels, and musical
phrasing. Moderate vocal ranges and an
optional descant put this sophisticated-sounding
piece within reach of many ensembles. The
second half of the piece may be extracted for
use as an introit or benediction to open or close
your service or concert. Available a cappella or
with piano accompaniment.
11163880 SATB A Cappella . . . . ME 2.90
11393169 SATB with Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.90
Alleluia on a Theme by Bach (from
Magnificat, BWV 243)—J.S. Bach/arr. Russell
Robinson. This famous work is adapted from
five parts to three, with the single word "Alleluia"
replacing the original text. Introduce melismas
and counterpoint through a more accessible
arrangement while learning a classic!
11397235 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
11397236 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
Alleluia! Alleluia!—Roger Emerson. This
energetic original concert selection features
unison singing, simple syncopated phrases, and
a short contrasting lyrical section that together
will build confidence in young voices. With just a
single word for the text, your choir can focus on
pure vowels and tone, and the driving rhythms
help them practice accents and energized
singing. Your students will like this one!
11376015 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.30
11376016 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
Angel Band—arr. Shawn Kirchner. "The latest
sun is sinking fast, my race is almost run..." The
beloved American folk hymn from Kirchner's
Heavenly Home collection comes to life anew,
with soaring descants, countermelodies, and
rich harmonic textures in this beautiful setting
for divisi a cappella choirs.
10348097 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . MA 2.25
Antiphonal Kyrie—Cristi Cary Miller. This
original work is beautiful and lyrical, with a
flowing piano part and beautifully moving
harmonic progressions. Set in minor,
this simple yet effective piece has a brief
contrasting section in major and is a wonderful
opportunity to teach lyricism. Gorgeous!
10980683 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . ME 2.10
11000901 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . .22.99
Antiphonal Kyrie—Susan Thrift. Here is the
perfect way to introduce a cappella singing
to your young choir! The chant-like melody
is stated in echo style, then all voices join in
harmony. The excellent performance notes
include a pronunciation guide for the simple
Kyrie text. At just over one minute in duration,
this is a little gem!
10352309 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . E 2.25
10086489 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
11501644 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 1.75
At the River—Aaron Copland. Powerful
and rhythmic, this number also serves
as a classic example and introduction to
contemporary craftsmanship.
154088 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
4904736 SA or two-part . . . . . . . ME 2.15
3274586 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
153999 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
4960480 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Ave Maria (Angelus Domini)—Franz Biebl.
This breathtaking 20th-century work has been
made famous by international performances
of the San Francisco-based ensemble
Chanticleer. Conceived in the style of the
alternatum plainsong, the composition is
available for choirs in four forms: SATB with a
trio of soloists; SAATTBB with a tenor soloist
and a bass soloist; SSAA; and the original
TTBB voicing. Extraordinary!
1828680 SAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.75
1828698 SATB/SAB. . . . . . . . . . MA 2.75
10192115 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.25
1828706 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.25
Awake, My Soul, and Sing!—Judith
Herrington. This energetic and celebratory
piece opens in a 7/8 that absolutely dances
and graciously returns for a joyous conclusion
after the middle section poetically expresses
the beauty of creation. The SATB voicing can
be sung together with the SSA voicing. A great
festival piece!
11381799 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11381800 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
The Awakening—Joseph Martin. If you are
looking for a dramatic concert/festival work, be
sure to look at this one! The glory of music is
treated with great depth and musical-textual
imagery in this deeply moving selection, which
offers a rare opportunity to showcase your
choir's musicianship. "Let Music Live!" This will
make a lasting impression on your singers and
audiences. Stunning!
3027786 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
10299072 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
1995612 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
10049275 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
3066867 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . .70.00
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