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I Saw a Star—Lisa Benincasa. Based on
the poem Falling Star by Sara Teasdale and
incorporating the childhood rhyme Star Light,
Star Bright, this joyful concert piece is ideal
for younger mixed choirs. The lyrics embrace
the wonders of the universe, and the lightly
syncopated choral lines move with excitement
and energy.
11510875 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
I See Colors—Pinkzebra. "What do you see
when you close your eyes, and remember
the best days of our lives?" A sentimental and
heartfelt song about favorite memories and
the vivid, colorful imprints they leave in our
minds. Perfect for spring concerts, graduations
and special occasions. The accompaniment
MP3 download includes both a fully produced
version and a piano-only version for flexibility
in your performance. Instrumental parts are
available for a live band and part-dominant
MP3 practice tracks are available in a multi-
user bundle to share with your whole choir.
10940264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
10940265 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
10940267 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . .M 2.65
10940266 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
11191245 Instrumental Parts . . . ME 20.00
I Should Be Glad—Greg Gilpin. With flowing
harmonies and beautiful cluster chords,
this setting of the poem by Sarah Teasdale
shimmers with expressive color. Including some
accessible divisi throughout, this ends gently
with the sentiment of its title, "I should be glad."
11390129 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11390130 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
I Sing to Remember—Sherry Blevins. A perfect
piece for saying goodbye to someone or for a
commencement ceremony, I Sing to Remember
focuses on the importance of music as a
connecting thread that helps us through difficult
times and important transitions in our lives. This
rhythmic, lyrical work is accessible yet profound
and poignant. A supportive piano accompaniment
adds character and harmonic richness.
11513186 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
I Softly Sing—Bruce W. Tippette. Harlem
Renaissance poet and civil rights activist
James Weldon Johnson's music-themed text
shines in this graceful setting for mixed or treble
choirs with piano accompaniment. "No nights
are dark, no days are long, while in my heart
there dwells a song I softly sing."
11500172 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11500171 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11500174 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud—Jasper
Randall. The poem by William Wordsworth is
set in alternating strophes for upper and lower
voices. The end combines the voices in this
soothing meditation on the depth of solitude.
11513240 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.35
I Will Fly—James Eakin. This piece speaks of
new beginnings and the hope that accompanies
them. Perfect for any graduation or celebration
of moving on, or as a tribute to a departing
friend, the sensitive part-writing and supportive
accompaniment carry along the message of
hope. Optional string quartet or full orchestration
accompaniments are also available.
11514807 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
11514808 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
11514810 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11514809 Full Orchestration . . . . . . .100.00
I Will Live (Stellae in Aeternum)—Bryan
Sharpe. This modern concert piece was
inspired by those who leave us too soon and
reminds us that they live on in our memories.
A unison melody cascades into falling treble
harmonies, then picks up with a rhythmic drive
in a tenor-bass feature that expands into full
choir with soaring melodic lines and beautiful
clusters and suspensions. A fitting memorial for
those we miss.
11393885 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
I Will Sing—Michael Engelhardt. "What will I
do with the portion given to me? I will sing." This
fantastic work, written in a gospel style with an
ecumenical text that challenges each of us to
make the most of the lives we've been given,
is a perfect piece for any setting, and makes a
great closer!
11195665 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
11316566 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
I Will Sing You the Stars—Mark
Burrows. "You are not alone, love will call you
home." A theme of love and connection lies at
the heart of this stunning piece with sentimental
text of togetherness and support. A wonderful
choice for finals concerts, graduation, or
moving up ceremonies. The expressive vocal
lines and warm choral harmonies perfectly
embody the sincerity of the lyrics.
10993668 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10993669 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10993670 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10997480 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . .44.99
I Wish I Were a Cloud—David Waggoner.
This light and lyrical tune, constructed for
treble voices, invites singers to imagine
themselves soaring among the clouds. A
whimsical and lightly syncopated melody is
well suited to the text.
11503234 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503274 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
I'll Be Your River—Mark Butler. This inspiring
original composition is a soulful ballad
featuring the opportunity to showcase
multiple soloists. This accessible yet inspiring
work will be a favorite among high school
singers and audiences.
11514214 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11514215 Instrumental Parts
Viola & Bass . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
I'm Homeward Bound—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. "Winding road, western wind,
golden moon, silver stars... take me home."
Here's a folk-inspired lyrical original that is a
beautiful choice for treble choirs. The tuneful
melody is memorable, and the gentle harmony
brings an elegance and sophistication without
adding to the difficulty. Add the optional flute
obbligato to the arpeggiated supportive piano
accompaniment for some additional shimmer.
11393311 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11393344 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . .44.99
If I Can Help Somebody—Alma Bazel
Androzzo/arr. Andre Thomas. This gospel-
infused, blues-influenced arrangement of the
famous work by Alma Bazel Androzzo was
written in honor of Dr. Anton Armstrong. A solo
voice drives the work throughout, with the choir
playing a significant role as well. The words
speak of reaching out - helping each other,
caring for each other, loving each other.
11317120 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking—
Jennifer Klein. Emily Dickinson's short poem
reflects on the beauty and value of a life filled
with acts of kindness. Expressive a cappella
lines that often begin and end in unison bring
a theme of togetherness while allowing for
phrase shaping, movement, and sensitivity to
the text.
11501636 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
If I Climb a Mountain—John Florio. The power
of friendships and relationships can inspire us
to climb mountains and conquer anything that
life throws at us. This important truth is sweetly
set in a two-part lyrical piece where both voice
parts get to sing the melody and maintain similar
ranges throughout. An ideal choice for end-of-
the-year concerts or moving-up ceremonies.
11510864 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
If Love Should Count You Worthy—Victor C.
Johnson. Sidney Royse Lysaght's poem that
speaks of the blessings of when love enters our
lives is paired with soaring melodic phrases and
rich harmonies that twist and turn through the
development of this original concert work. An
artistic piano accompaniment adds an additional
voice, and the overall effect is rather moving.
11389516 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
If Love Were What the Rose Is—Victor C.
Johnson. Nineteenth-century English poet
Algernon Swinburne's poetic work combines
with expressive choral writing in this lyrical work
for mixed choirs. Layered harmonic writing
above a sophisticated accompaniment creates
musical pictures of the romantic text: "If love
were what the rose is, and I were like the leaf,
our lives would grow together."
11500280 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
If Music Be the Food of Love—David
Dickau. The romantic style of this setting is
lush, expressive, and perfectly fashioned for
the text. "If music be the food of love, sing on,
sing on, sing on till I am filled with joy..." The
work is a superior choice as a concert finale
or anytime a selection with a "music" theme
is appropriate.
5570528 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
If You Love for Beauty—Clara Schumann/
arr. James McCullough. The melody has a
simple innocence, but the harmony provides
great warmth and subtlety in this touching
love song by Clara Schumann arranged for
choral ensembles. Set in a modified strophic
form, the setting for each of the four stanzas
is based upon two alternating versions of
a single melody. The result is a beautiful,
tender song that asks for and commits to
love for a lifetime.
11199441 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
Il Lampo—Ryan Main. Lightning strikes in the
dark of night! A house in the Italian countryside
appears and disappears in an instant. Take
your audience and singers on a spellbinding
journey that is as relentless as a building
storm. The text is in Italian throughout, and the
dramatic mixed meter musical setting is just as
exciting as you'd expect!
11515435 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11515436 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11515437 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
In Flanders Fields—arr. Roger Emerson. This
setting of the famous World War I-era poem by
John McCrae is remarkable in its simplicity and
emotional impact. An excellent choice for any
concert occasion, including Memorial Day and
veteran's ceremonies.
3115649 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
3115656 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
10048688 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10048692 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
10048693E Instrumental Parts
Only ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00
In Love with You—Alec Powell. Melodically,
rhythmically, and lyrically rich, this original
selection expresses the way the world looks
different when one is falling in love. Leaning
into a neo-Broadway style, the composer, also
known for the viral hit "Ratatouille: the TikTok
Musical," presents a unique style that paints a
beautiful picture.
11392448 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
In My Soul—Mary Lynn Lightfoot. From the
first note of the pulsating piano to the final
statement of the infectious motive, this work
grabs you and won't let you go! Filled with soulful
harmonies and spirited melodic lines, it captures
the essence of what it means to be moved by
music and how it can reach deep within and lift
our hearts the way nothing else can!
11514656 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.45
11514657 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.45
In My World—Jim Papoulis. With a text geared
toward upholding the idea that we are able to
find and experience peace and joy within
the context of our world, this inspirational
original song is rhythmic, engaging, and full of
love. Add the optional djembe and shaker to
enhance the rhythm and energy of the piece.
11418990 SA or SSA . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
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