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The Swan—Richard Burchard. Rainier Maria
Rilke's poem honoring the elegance of the majestic
swan is set sensitively and expressively. Elegantly
intertwining the text and subtle musical devices,
the voices capture the swan's glide on flowing
water, represented by the piano accompaniment.
Adding the string quartet will really enhance the
serene feel of the accompaniment.
11564996 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Thee—E.K.R. Hammell. Best known for her
Anne of Green Gables novels, here Lucy Maud
Montgomery's poem The Difference shimmers
in an a cappella setting for treble choirs by a
composer who, like Montgomery, is also from
Prince Edward Island. Written as a gentle song
that reflects on the bittersweet aspects of life, it is
a soft-stated and musically sensitive selection with
a rich harmonic palette.
11564999 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Traveler's Hymn—Matthew Lyon Hazzard.
A modern folk song about love and loss,
this beautiful ballad incorporates glissandos
throughout the vocal parts and a rainlike piano
accompaniment to depict life's ever-changing
weather. Include the optional bass drum, crash
cymbal, and rain stick to heighten the dreamlike
quality of this expressive piece.
11569863 SATB w/ opt. Percussion. . . . . . 3.50
Trisagion—Iryna Alexksiychuk. Beautifully stated
phrases from a canonical text plead "Holy God,
Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us."
There are pronunciation guides and translation
for the Ukrainian text, and the shimmering a
cappella texture with optional violin obbligato
effectively expresses the plaintive tone. Written
in response to the war in Ukraine that began
in 2022, it will add poignancy in worship and
concert settings.
11565001 SSSAAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Tropic Rain (from "Into This World")—
Paul Carey. From the larger work "Into This
World," this energetic setting of Robert Louis
Stevenson's text portrays a storm with an active
piano accompaniment, optional string quintet,
and theatrical vocal writing. A commentary on
the duality of nature and the human condition,
this powerful work artfully paints the poetry
with dissonance, minor mode, and unexpected
harmonic shifts. Incredibly moving!
11593457 SATB divisi
w/ opt. String Quartet. . . . . . . . . 3.20
Tschitta Saltunza (Butterfly Dance)—Marten
Jansson. Using word painting to express the
joyful dance and solemn wonder of the butterfly's
flight, this exciting work for advanced mixed divisi
choirs offers two text options. The original text by
Swiss poet Arnold Spescha is in the Romansh
language, spoken by people in the Swiss canton
of Grisons. The English version by Charles
Anthony Silvestri, as performed by VOCES8, is
also included in italics.
11593009 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB. . . . 2.90
Weaving—Kahan Taraporevala. This upbeat,
energetic setting of a poem by Samuel Ullman
explores the themes of human connectivity
and creativity. The piece exudes positivity
and optimism, with soaring melodies, textural
contrasts, and driving syncopations and triplets in
the piano.
11592397 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
What Is This Life?—Ivo Antognini. "What is
this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand
and stare?" William A. Davies' poem ponders
the deeper complexities of life and is set in a
harmonically rich choral setting that is dedicated
to VOCES8. Jazz-inspired close harmonies are
present throughout, and advanced a cappella
mixed choirs will appreciate the challenge and the
beauty of this mature work.
11596670 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
What We Do Next Matters—Roger Ames.
From American author Kitty O'Meara comes a
bustling text that underpins the craft of this unique
composition. This work is a dictional challenge for
any choir that chooses to perform it, but it is well
worth the effort to communicate to listeners the
important message offered by both the poet and
the composer.
11567825 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
When I Was Eight—Dominick DiOrio. Robert
Bode's poetry is wed to music that evokes a sense
of nostalgia and childlike wonder as singers and
audiences alike are taken on a journey back in
time. A virtuosic piano part, thought-provoking
melodic lines, and grandiose mixed-choir
harmonies make this modern work a powerful
selection for advanced choirs.
11569067 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
When Music Sounds—Mark Sirett. A poignant
reminder of how music can resonate with our
experiences and feelings, this lyrical setting
of Walter de La Mare's text features glorious
harmonies and a beautiful clarinet obbligato. A
stunning work for mature choirs.
11593462 SATB divisi, w/ Clarinet . . . . . . . 3.15
When the World Quiets Down—Shih Ching-Ju.
Opening and closing with Debussy's Arabesque
No. 1, the artistic piano accompaniment provides
a flowing texture that propels the lovely lyrical lines
of the choral parts along in this original work. This
romantic love song soars with arching phrases
and lush harmonies that will allow mature choirs
to express their musical sensitivity. The translation
and a pronunciation guide are available as free
downloads on the publisher's website.
11564507 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
When You Are Old—Thomas LaVoy. Simple
melodies and dissonant, lush harmonies
characterize this setting of William Butler Yeats'
poem that tells of lovers growing old together.
Intimate and expressive, this a cappella work is
perfect for mature choirs wishing to sing a delicate
love song.
11572460 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Words Are Only Words—Will Schneider.
Crafted for double choir and two soloists, this
contemporary work reflects on the experiences
of immigrants to the United States. It can be
performed antiphonally, immersing the audience
in the impact of these simple yet profound lyrics:
"Words are only words, but sometimes they
mean the most." As the piece crescendos to a
powerful climax, the ending simply fades away
with the final appeals.
11565009 SATB/SATB Double Choir. . . . . 2.95
You Quiet Wonder—Nick Roberto. Setting
Elizabeth Allen's haiku, this dynamic choral
work pulsates with rousing rhythms and intricate
ostinati, echoing the call to stand up for justice.
Part of the song cycle Voices Without Borders,
this a cappella piece is enhanced with djembe and
crash cymbal that help heighten awareness and
will result in a powerful performance.
11565011 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB. . . . 3.25
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Korg SP280 Concert Series Digital
Piano with Speakers and Stand
The SP-280 provides a playing feel
that's incredibly close to that of an
acoustic piano.
Piano - Black 88-Key Hammer Action
with Sustain Pedal
10708757 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1399.98 1200.00
Piano - White 88-Key Hammer Action
with Sustain Pedal
10708758 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1399.98 1200.00
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