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Shine
Adam Podd & Matt Podd.
Elevate your spirits with this inspiring choral composition in a
captivating pop style. The motivational lyrics carry an uplifting
message of love, unity, and hope, where we believe that together,
we can shine brighter than ever before. It's ideally suited for younger
choirs, and it can be a great choice for graduations and moving-up
ceremonies or final concerts.
11545128 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11539417 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11545129 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11545131E Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
Silver Rain
B.E. Boykin.
This lovely setting of a Langston Hughes poem uses uplifting
melodies and a shimmering piano accompaniment with oscillating
sixteenths and broken chords. The solo cello enhances the texture,
carrying a lyrical melody that bridges the vocal passages.
11536302 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
Sing Unto the Sky
Karen Marrolli.
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Inspired by the wild and fragile beauty of the high desert of New
Mexico, this original concert work encourages us to give thanks for
nature while challenging us to steward it well. Beginning in unison
and growing to four-part harmony, it adds layers of interest with the
notated parts for hand drum, body percussion, and both soprano
and tenor soloists or small groups. Effective!
11533344 SATB with Hand Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
Sing You Home
Mark Murphy & Maureen Ennis
with Dan Forrest & Jamie Hillman.
This tender melody is supported by a simple piano accompaniment
and well-crafted choral lines in an original concert work that helps to
process the emotions associated with grief. The warm, comforting
selection works as a memorial or as a general concert selection,
singing: "I'll sing for you because I need to, right now this is all I
know; I'll sing so we will not forget you, I will sing you home."
11539970 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Singing, Bring Me
Ryan Main.
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A joy-filled journey through the many gifts that singing brings us!
Memorable lines and contemporary harmonies are backed by
energetic percussion for shaker, tambourine, and cajon. Easy to
learn and satisfying to perform, this a cappella original is a perfect
vehicle to help your choir start moving and expressing on stage.
11397175 SATB with Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11539424 SSA or SSAA, with Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11539425 TTB or TTBB, with Percussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Soon We Will Be Done
arr. Kyle Pederson.
Building on the original text, this adaptation of the classic spiritual
invites the listener to envision and commit to a better, more just
world - a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love, and
grace - a world where we have the courage to champion the inherent
dignity and value of all people, a world where we will be done with
all the ways we deny a person's worth. Spoken word is incorporated
throughout, heightening the intensity of the performance, and giving
a sense of immediacy to the challenge for the choir and audience to
work together for justice, equity, and wholeness.
11197402 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
11538077 TBB or TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.15
Radiance
(The Alma Mater Song)
Jacob Narverud.
Honor the memories of the school year while looking forward to a
bright, radiant future! This original work features multiple flexible
voicings that may be combined, making this accessible to almost
any choir. Opportunities exist to personalize some of the lyrics,
and the simple melody and stacked harmonies are quickly learned.
Ideal for graduations or final concerts, it also has a concert band
accompaniment to involve your entire music department!
11526128 SAB or SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11526129 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11526130 Unison/Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11526131 Full Score SAB or SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
11526132 Full Score SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
11526133 Full Score Unison/2-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
11526135 Concert Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00
Reach Down, Lord
(from "A Vision Unfolding")
Kyle Pederson.
The opening to "A Vision Unfolding," this gospel-inspired piece
provides a powerful introduction to themes of justice, equality and
unity. Robert Bode's text asks for God to reach down with justice in
times of tribulation and calls us to reach out to those who may be
struggling. A memorable melody acts as a mantra, inspiring others to
heed the call of justice.
11537987 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.85
Remember
Eradio Martinez.
Eradio Martinez - composer, educator, and winner of the 2023
Emily Crocker Emerging Composer Competition - set the words
of Christina Rossetti's iconic poem Remember into an emotional
musical expression of gratitude. Strains of dissonance are mixed
with an elegant cello solo and hopeful, affectionate moments,
serving as a reminder to remember our lost ones with joy,
appreciation, and thankfulness.
11530875 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
A Respectable Bird
Suzy Johnson.
Here's a lighthearted number inspired by one of America's founding
fathers, Ben Franklin, who was a big fan of the American turkey.
Set in the style of a tango with a clarinet for color, this novelty extols
the virtues of this corpulent, feathery friend. Fun and engaging at
any time of year, but especially near Thanksgiving, your singers and
audiences will gobble this one up!
11525370 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.75
Rise, My Soul
arr. Susan LaBarr.
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Rich melodic lines and fragments form the basis for a delicious
counterpoint in this traditional folk hymn arrangement. The
harmonies are at once modern and tasteful, with elements of tone-
painting and melismatic treatment of the word "rise" throughout.
Yet, it retains the historical feel of this joyful American song in an a
cappella style that is worthy of study and performance. Beautiful!
11537031 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
10849143 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
Scarborough Fair
arr. Michael Higgins.
Higgins' setting of this popular folk song opens simply and then
moves along with gradually increasing contrapuntal interest. The
lovely arpeggiated piano accompaniment flows gently alongside the
vocal lines, creating suspensions that reflect the mystery of the text.
11392386 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
11195472 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
11536301 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
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