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Goodnight Moon
Eric Whitacre.
Originally composed for solo soprano, Whitacre has adapted the
tender, whimsical setting of the iconic children's book by Margaret
Wise Brown for mixed and SSA choirs. The harmonic structure is
transparent and envelops the melody line in a peaceful, serene
setting that creates an emotive soundscape. Stunning!
10941806 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
11503668 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
High Flight
Laura Farnell.
Inspiring and uplifting! This setting of John Magee Jr.'s text works as
a closer, festival piece, or for graduations. With accessible ranges
and a buoyant piano accompaniment, developing mixed and treble
choirs will soar: "With these wings I rise and fly!"
11531923 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.70
11535646 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
I Dream a World
(from "A Vision Unfolding")
Kyle Pederson.
The fifth and final movement of "A Vision Unfolding," this piece
stands alone as a strong statement for social justice. The oft-set
poem by Langston Hughes is given new light with soaring melodic
lines, lush harmonies, and a beautiful piano accompaniment.
Optional violin, trumpet, and snare drum can also join in this
triumphant declaration of peace and unity.
11537972 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
11537973 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
I Just Wanna Dance
Teresa Jennings.
Layered rhythmic ostinatos, a half-time Latin feel, handclaps, and
a guitar solo will all make you want to groove along to this original
song! Flexible in both voicing and accompaniment, this piece can be
sung in unison, two, or three parts, either a cappella, with piano, or
with a recorded track.
11416567 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.95
11416568 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
I Met a Bird
Jim Papoulis.
Nature not only inspires us but encourages us in this groovy tune.
Plaintive text, directly from the imaginations of kids, is partnered with
laid-back piano and drum parts in this cheerful and conversational
work aimed at empowering the youthful nature inside of us. "Just
spread your wings and believe it!"
11539754 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
I Will Lift My Eyes
Michael John Trotta.
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The resounding harmonies in this a cappella setting are carefully
crafted with optional tenor notes for flexible SATB or SAB choirs.
With an uplifting message based on Psalm 121, the straightforward
setting allows your choir to sing expressively. Equally useful for
concerts or services, this beautiful original work utilizes closer
harmonies and cluster cadences to effectively portray the text.
11538288 SAB or SATB, opt. Tenor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Down in the River to Pray
arr. Eric Nelson.
This popular traditional folk song is combined with the spiritual Deep
River to create a deeply moving presentation. The piece begins
simply with a solo alto line, then the texture builds slowly as other
parts join in. A change to a more fluid piano part depicts moving
water supporting a verse of the spiritual before returning to the
opening material.
11538013 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.85
Echo
Jacob Narverud.
"Come to me in the silence of the night; come in the speaking
silence of a dream..." Christina Rossetti's poem of lost love is
set with lyrical and lush melodic lines and layers of dramatic text
painting with echoing motives that call out longingly. The piano
accompaniment gives support and contrast as it adds to the emotive
setting with dramatic lines of its own.
11500947 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Fly!
Tracy Wong.
This upbeat work sets a text by Malaysian singer Bihzhu celebrating
the collective excitement of exploring the unknown. The supportive
piano accompaniment brings a hint of the Malaysian soundscape
in its use of fourths, and minimal divisi in the vocal parts makes the
piece accessible to a broad range of upper-voice choirs.
11536292 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
Garden of Dreams
Sarah Quartel.
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This setting of fragments of text by Sappho, translated by Arthur
Sanders Way and A.S. Kline, uses cross-rhythms, syncopation, and
flowing melodic lines to create a sense of restless longing.
11536294 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
The Gift to Sing
Coleman Peterson.
Abounding with energy and optimism, this contemporary concert
work setting of James Weldon Johnson's text evokes hope and
youthful exuberance. With speech-driven rhythms, a driving piano
accompaniment, and a stellar text about being grateful to have the
opportunity to sing, this one's a terrific closer for treble choirs!
11534014 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.70
Glory, Glory!
(I Feel Better)
arr. Adam & Matt Podd.
This new take on a traditional spiritual is packed with uplifting energy
from beginning to end and is great for both sacred and secular
performances. The familiar tune has been arranged with fun and
infectious repetition, easy-to-learn harmonies, and an exciting
accompaniment. Let your pianist get their groove on, or use the
accompaniment track for a fuller sound.
11525540 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11515372 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11525541 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11525542 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11543320 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
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