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Music Inspires All (with "Music in the Air")
—Rollo Dilworth. Quoting the spiritual Music
in the Air, this piece features a driving gospel
energy, lush harmonic color, intriguing
counterpoint, and a dynamic piano part. The
text talks about how singing together can
overcome divisions and promote unity, and
the building and layering texture leads to a
dramatic finish that will be a perfect way to end
a concert.
11513698 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.35
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 2.40
Music of Life—B.E. Boykin. This vibrant
setting of a poem by George Parsons Lathrop
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 3.25
11384778 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
The Music of Stillness—Elaine Hagenberg.
Sara Teasdale's poem There Will Be Rest
frames this stunning piece for mixed divisi
choirs. Soaring choral phrases conjure up
images of "stars shining, rooftops covered with
snow, crystal peace ... finding the music of
stillness." Following a serene opening, the piece
rises and falls through affecting climaxes as well
as passages of great tranquility, ending with the
same sense of stillness with which it begins.
10739016 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 4.00
Music, Lead the Way!—Laura Farnell.
This gospel-style original draws inspiration
from the work of the late Martin Luther King
Jr. and others like him who worked to break
down the barriers of racial discrimination and
social injustice. A gripping Henry Van Dyke
text delivers the powerful message: when we
choose love and sing together in community,
surely "peace and love will conquer hate and
strife." A perfect concert closer!
10352197 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10352159 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11501672 TB or TTB . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Musica Gloria!—Mark Hayes. A collaboration
between choral icons Joseph Martin and Mark
Hayes produced this inspirational concert work
that would be a great opener. The music-
themed text is a powerful advocate for our
art form, and the mixed meter setting with
sweeping melodic lines brings a dramatic and
robust feel that is beautifully contrasted with a
lyrical middle section. A powerful choice!
11500772 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.35
11500773 SAB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.35
Musicks Empire—Lloyd Pfautsch. A longtime
festival favorite for SATB divisi choirs, this
remarkable a cappella setting of a 17th-century
poem by Andrew Marvell celebrates the power
and influence of music. This setting is now
available for treble and tenor-bass choirs in
adaptations by Jacob Narverud.
1254218 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.05
11393330 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.05
11393331 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.05
Muusika (Music)—Part Uusberg. A meditation
on the mystery and wonder of music, this
Estonian tone poem is a little gem for a
cappella choirs. With gorgeous harmonies that
intensify the text, this will resonate deeply with
your singers. Estonian pronunciation guide and
translation are provided.
10593348 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
10882572 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
My Heart Be Brave—Marques L. A. Garrett.
Setting inspiring words by James Weldon
Johnson, this work is poignant and stirring,
encouraging singers and listeners to reflect on
the challenges of present times and to move
forward with courage and strength towards a
brighter future. The choral writing beautifully
reflects the powerful text, leading us towards
a climactic reminder that "Tho' thick the battle
and tho' fierce the fight, there is power in
making for the right." An ideal choice for choirs
looking to address issues of social justice in
their programming.
11384396 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
11384397 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.65
My Love Is Always Here—Alexandre Desplat.
This lovely a cappella lullaby doubles as a
Nativity carol that may be programmed for
Christmas or at any time of year. Simple and
sincere, traditional choral writing leads singers
through a warm progression of sonorities that
allow room for expressive word stress. This
song can be heard coming from the church
in the Christmas scene at Godric's Hollow in
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1."
11346413 SATB or SATBB . . . . . ME 2.05
My Spirit Sang All Day—Gerald Finzi. This
choral classic sings vibrantly through rapid
meter changes with a romantic text celebrating
the joys of young love. It continues to be a
favorite with contest and festival choirs.
1463306 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
My Sunshine—Kim Noller. Need a song to
celebrate important people? This cute tribute
song is the perfect way to thank teachers,
parents, grandparents, administrators, bus
drivers, or whoever else should be appreciated
in your school or community. It's easy to learn
and can be performed flexibly in unison or in
two or three parts. It briefly quotes childhood
classics You Are My Sunshine; Rain, Rain, Go
Away; Happy and You Know It and Twinkle,
Twinkle, Little Star. So memorable!
11510870 Unison/Two-Part
or Three-Part . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
My Very Own—Susan LaBarr. Lovely melodic
lines over equally lovely harmonic textures
which include some cluster harmonies
paired with passages about love make this a
memorable work for both the singers and the
audience. The flowing piano accompaniment
adds much to the musical texture and timbre
of the work.
10805548 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Mystery—Jennifer Lucy Cook. Here's a fun but
complex romp through an overthinking mind!
There is an unrelenting rhythm, to be sure, but
the accents are off-kilter, the piano in clusters,
and sometimes the tenors and sopranos sing
two clashing melody lines simultaneously, all
at a tempo that could easily become a runaway
train. Challenging, but so worth the effort!
11513700 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.85
Nature, Sing to Me—Bryan Sharpe. Character-
istics of nature are personified in this original
concert work. In a mysterious minor key, the
piece develops into a soaring climax before a
thoughtful descent and a mournful conclusion.
It's accessible but also has a mature quality,
offering the opportunity to showcase musical
sensitivity and expression.
11510576 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Nessun Dorma (from "Turandot")—Giacomo
Puccini/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. With carefully
constructed voice parts, an appropriate choral
key, and an optional English text, this setting is
well suited to changed voices of any age. The
included IPA, phonetic pronunciation guide,
and background information will assist in telling
a classic love story from Puccini's "Turandot."
11503262 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503274 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
Never Give Up!—Rollo Dilworth. "You
can do it, if you put your mind to it. Hold on,
keep holding on. Lay your worries on me,
I know we'll succeed. Never give up!" With
empowering lyrics written by middle school
students, this piece embodies the positive
mindset and impact of music on the lives of our
nation's youth.
10678308 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
11398177 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Never Let Go—Rob Dietz. Conceived during
the 2020 COVID pandemic, this responsive
work explores perseverance in the face of
self-doubt alongside a wish to help others
by reflecting the light they bring into the
world, giving it a timeless quality. Marrying
both traditional and contemporary a cappella
choral techniques in a mid-tempo inspirational
ballad with some simple body percussion, this
rhythmic work will be well worth the challenge.
11415505 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . MA 3.30
Never One Thing—May Erlewine/arr. Corie
Brown. Treble choirs will appreciate this
empowering text that invites us all to begin the
process of reclaiming and healing those parts
of ourselves that are, at the same time, both
vulnerable and powerful. This music is modern
and raw with notated parts for body percussion
and cajon. An opening unison a cappella
section sets up the rhythmic feel of these in-
your-face lyrics and style, and the piano joins
later to provide extra support and texture for the
stacked harmonies. Powerful!
11001827 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.90
A New Day—Pinkzebra. An inspiring song
about handling disappointment or adversity
and finding optimism in the hope that comes
with a new day, this original ballad is a great
choice for concerts, graduations, or any time
that we need to put the past behind us and
step forward with confidence. Perform with the
accompaniment MP3 and help your students
rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice
tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share
with your whole choir.
11511488 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11511489 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11504863 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11504862 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
A New Song of Love—Patti Drennan. In a
world where it seems that kindness and respect
for others is often not the norm, we need to
reinforce the importance of love, unity, and
basic humanity. With lyrics by Bert Stratton that
amplify how we can change the world with love
by living side by side in harmony, no matter
our differences, it is an affirming and positive
choice for tenor-bass choirs of all ages.
11510901 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
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