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Editors' Choice 2023 New Basic Library Large Print Edition A Cappella ePrint Downloadable (MP3s, PDFs & more) All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
CHORAL
PERFORMANCE
MUSIC
CONCERT & FESTIVAL
Let It Shine on Me—arr. Reginal S. Wright.
Two traditional gospel songs - one creative
arrangement for young choirs! This Little Light
of Mine and Shine on Me are both presented
in a stylized arrangement that features plenty
of unison and simple harmonies, and then
are partnered to great effect. The gospel-
style piano accompaniment really helps set
the groove, too, helping to make this a fun
and powerful choice for concerts at any time
of year.
11397042 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . ME 2.50
Let There Be Peace on Earth—arr. Rollo
Dilworth. This classic song of peace has
become an anthem for our times. Accessibly
set in just two parts, it features nice moving
harmonies and a little bit of gospel styling,
especially in the piano accompaniment.
Social-emotional (SEL) assets, including
videos from the arranger and lesson plans
lifting up SEL themes that are sure to lead
to spirited discussion, are available on the
publisher's website.
11513663 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
The Light is the Same—William V. Malpede.
Winner of the 2021 Music Unites the
World Songwriting Contest, this piece was
premiered by the Education Through Music
- Los Angeles Festival Choir. Drawing texts
from Mahatma Gandhi and Rumi, this piece
conceived for children's voices brings an
ageless message of acceptance, love, and
peace to our time.
11513250 SA divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Light of Grace—Andy Beck. Here's a warm
and heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and
English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic
piano figure supports flowing vocal lines in this
memorable closer or send-off song for young
and developing singers, with the opportunity to
showcase a soloist.
11503251 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503274 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
A Light of Hope, a Song of Peace—Mark
Burrows. Beautiful in its simplicity, here's
a quiet celebration crafted to resonate
universally. Easily learned and very effective to
perform, this original song can work for various
winter holidays or at any time of year as a song
for peace.
11393328 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
Little David, Sing Hallelu!—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. A spirited original melody
paired with the traditional spiritual Little David,
Play on Your Harp is the foundation of this
bright and bouncy offering. With its accessible
partner-song format, this lively piece features
simple harmonies supported by a fun, rhythmic
piano accompaniment and is terrific for teaching
part singing to young and developing choirs.
11514665 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
Locus Iste—Roger Emerson. Layered
melodies and countermelodies combine for
a lovely concert selection for developing
choirs. The Latin text provides a great way to
develop pure vowel sounds and blend, and the
construction of the polyphonic melodies builds
part independence and confidence.
11414957 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
Luli, Luli (A Ukrainian Lullaby)—Jill Gallina.
Partnering a traditional Ukrainian lullaby
with an original melody and English lyrics,
this arrangement brings a poignancy and
a melancholy tone that is meant to bring
awareness to the plight of the Ukrainian
people. It is the composer's wish that the
day will come when every women, man, and
child can awaken to a world filled with peace
and promise. An enunciation guide and
transliteration of lyrics is included.
11502847 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Lunar Lullaby—Jacob Narverud. Beautiful,
lush choral harmonies, soaring melodies, and
a supportive piano accompaniment that offers
constant motion and contrast to the choral
parts set off an imaginative text that tells of the
"celestial child" in the stars. This accessible
and beautifully crafted piece will be a superb
addition to any choral library. A choral classic!
11510129 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
Make a Difference—Audrey Snyder. This pop-
style up-tempo concert selection brims with
confidence and aspirations. "I'm gonna make a
difference in this world" is the positive message
found in this engaging and easy-to-learn piece
especially suited to middle school and upper
elementary choirs. Ideal for graduations and
moving-up ceremonies or any final concert.
11422939 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
Make a Little Music—Andy Beck. This energetic
original employs gospel-style harmonies, a
body percussion breakdown, modulations, a
layered vocal stack, and a "happy day" descant
that your developing singers will love.
11503259 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
Meet Me at the Crawdad Hole!—arr. Glenda
E. Franklin. This traditional American folk
song is a fun, upbeat tune for two-part choirs.
Call-and-response moments make each
part easy to sing independently, and the
charming syncopated piano accompaniment
is irresistible! Your choir and audiences will be
tapping their toes before the first phrase ends!
11510574 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Momiji (Autumn Leaves)—arr. Michael Ryan.
This setting of a lovely traditional Japanese
song provides a marvelous multicultural and
creative programming gem for developing
choirs. A pronunciation guide and translation
are provided for the Japanese lyrics, and the
second verse may be sung in English. The
addition of hand drum and glockenspiel will
provide a unique color and texture that will
enhance any performance.
11514668 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.45
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
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 empower-
ing lyrics written by middle school students, this
piece embodies the positive mindset and impact
of music on the lives of our nation's youth.
11398177 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Ode to Chocolate (Chocolate Goes on
Everything)—Michelle Christensen & Tracey
Craig McKibben. Do you love chocolate? This
Ode to Chocolate is a musical celebration of
the culinary wonder that is chocolate, with
clever and adorable rhymes and a simple
unison texture. After a dramatic introduction,
the song takes off into a toe-tapping, upbeat
tune that your singers and audiences will love...
almost as much as they love chocolate!
11510577 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
One Song—David L. Brunner. The beautiful
sentiment by an unknown poet is perfect
for young singers and the hope they bring
to life. The composer has set this text in an
equally beautiful and simple way that will allow
your young singers to grow in their musical
independence. "One life can make a difference,
you see, it's up to you."
11513715 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . ME 2.15
Over My Head—arr. Adam Podd & Matt
Podd. This traditional spiritual is great for
any occasion as a celebration of music and
joy. The arrangement begins with a slow
soulful opening, then breaks into a rockin'
gospel groove that will lift up your choir and
your audience with its infectious energy.
Accessible ranges and harmonies make this
one easy to sing for choirs of all ages. There
are two separate piano accompaniments
available, the easier one in the score and an
optional advanced one available separately.
The accompaniment MP3 includes a shorter
version and a longer version with the cuts
indicated in the score for added flexibility. Also
available as a virtual choir kit.
11374442 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . E 2.50
Over My Head, I Hear Music in the Air (with
"Peace Like a River")—arr. Greg Gilpin. Fun
harmonies, cool syncopation, and exuberant
rhythmic energy abound in this highly creative
arrangement of the traditional spiritual, also
quoting I've Got Peace Like a River. The
spirited, vibrant mood is enhanced by the bright
and bouncy accompaniment. An exemplary
showcase for choirs of all ages!
11514678 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
