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2024 Community/Collegiate Choir Catalog

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Go to cart All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision At The Spring Dawn—Andrea Ramsey. Poet Angelina Weld Grimke was an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. Here she describes the dawning of a new day, a text captured by the composer in colorful and descriptive writing. Scored for marimba, optional piano, and treble voices, this is a beautiful example of word painting as the choir sings, "It is good to love, it is good to be alive." 11513469 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 Be Like the Bird—Sarah Quartel. Lyric melodies and rising sequences reflect the uplifting message of this text by Victor Hugo. While mostly set in English, a passage from the original French text is set to the same lyric melody before being interwoven with the English text. 11536286 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 Be the Sunlight—Debra E. Stempien & Gregory H. Turner. A lovely lyrical melody and inspirational text grace this original work with many teaching moments. Ample unison writing and opportunities for all parts to sing the melody as well as creative harmonic lines and a supportive piano accompaniment make this a strong choice for spring concerts. 11535640 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 Becoming You—Bethany Main. "Adventure awaits. A journey to becoming you. Leaving behind who you know, see how much you grow." This joy-filled song is overflowing with positive rhythmic energy and uplifting lyrics, perfect for year-end concerts, graduation and moving-up ceremonies, or any occasion. The soaring lines, empowering text, and pop-style harmonies are so fun to sing! 11560378 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 Blow the Wind Southerly—arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Peace and tranquility are truly experienced in this beautiful arrangement of the traditional Northumbrian folk song. Warm choral sonorities and an accompaniment that ebbs and flows are hallmarks of this setting for treble voices. This is certain to become a favorite of singers for many seasons to come. 11514634 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 Carry the Music—Sarah Quartel. This uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by the composer inspired by the reflections of the Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to them. A gradual building of choral texture creates an atmosphere of heartfelt celebration of choral singing that culminates with the profound closing words "I hear you. I see you too." 11536289 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 Celebrate This Life—Sherry Blevins. This piece provides accessible harmony singing through ostinati and partner songs. With two contrasting sections - one driving and one lyrical - singers will enjoy the added body percussion along with the opportunity in the lyrical section for self- expression in the form of statements about what they celebrate. The score includes options for staging as well as examples of how to make the piece more meaningful for both singers and audiences. If you are looking for a fun and unique opener that also has heart, this is it! 11540970 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 Circle of Seasons—Gary E. Parks. Students will reinforce their sense of rhythm and meter changes in this engaging, celebratory, highly enjoyable piece. With or without the optional percussion, this festive number is the perfect closer for concerts of all seasons! 11559620 Two-Part w/ opt. Percussion . . . 2.30 Connected—Brian Tate. "I am you are me...." This innovative original uses a clever text and text and pop-style music to create an environment of togetherness among members of the choir. Community - that's what it's all about. Each vocal part gets its own statement, and all are sequenced together into a rollicking chorus, all fun! Complete with finger snaps and handclaps, this will be a hit with your singers! 11564495 Two-Part or SA, with Piano . . . . 3.50 11395883 Octavo-Conectados . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 Dawn—Jacob Narverud. Francis Ledwidge's poem brings a sweetly sentimental tone that is so well complemented by the lyrical lines and gorgeous harmonies in this original work. At once both musically satisfying and accessible, it offers a chance to help choirs bring maturity and lyricism to their tone without increasing the difficulty. 11559608 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 Day After Day—Mark Henry. Aldous Huxley's tongue-in-cheek poem Flowers is set to a folk- like tune that employs jaunty rhythms, an optional violin obbligato, and simple body percussion. This delightful two-part treble piece is fun to sing and perfect for spring! 11559621 Two-Part w/ opt. Violin . . . . . . . . 2.30 Earth and Sky—Alec Roth. Commissioned by the BBC for the 2000 Proms music festival, this work presents a vision for the future. No matter how technologically developed the world may become, the big questions will always remain the same: "How shall I know where I should go? How may I see the I that's me?" This work explores these life questions while simultaneously exploring the mysteries of music. A mystical piano part and poignant percussion pair with treble voices singing the poetry of Vikram Seth, culminating in a paradoxical musical experience that explores the certainty of death and the search for life's purpose. 11528405 SSAA with Piano & Optional Percussion . . . . . . . . 5.95 El Humo (The Smoke)—Eduardo Cota. Everyday imagery comes to life; pictures of smoke trailing from chimneys up to the sky weave through a charming melody and accompaniment. This is a great selection for choirs learning how to sing in two parts, but its poetry and sonority also work well for older treble groups. 11514298 Two-Part or SA/SSA. . . . . . . . . . 2.60 Endless Song—David L. Brunner. This new melody for the How Can I Keep from Singing? text is gentle and thoughtful. The easy lyricism in these phrases will assist your singers in hearing the familiar words in a new way. 11514299 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 Every Given Light—Dominick DiOrio. "This is the day when every given light bears forth like a star." A hopeful and inspirational message is set to a rhythmic melody with an energetic piano accompaniment. Ranging from unison to four parts, this is an optimistic statement for children's choirs and treble ensembles. 11535648 SSA divisi, or SSAA . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 Exsultate Justi in Domino—Noah Reese. Grandiose and exciting, this festive piece has rhythmic energy in the vocal lines coupled with an active yet supportive piano accompaniment. With a variety of accessible voicings, this piece is fitting for choirs of all ages and ability levels in schools, churches, and communities alike. A word of caution, though: this melody will get stuck in your head! 11559626 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 11559624 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 Galop (from "Solfege Suite")—Ken Berg. Your singers will have a blast as they negotiate their way through this quickly-paced song with only solfege syllables for text! Full of fun and teaching opportunities, this creative original is the quintessential concert closer or encore piece. 11513221 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 12 CONCERT WORKS CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CHOIR Great Music "The website is very easy to use and tons of musical choices available! This is my go-to for purchasing sheet music! Highly recommend!" Virginia

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