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New Large Print Edition A Cappella Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CHOIR CONCERT WORKS Afternoon on a Hill—David Scott Gantz. Edna St. Vincent Millay's poetry is set for unison or two- part choirs in this piece that features a memorable melody and a supportive piano accompaniment. Pairing traditional choral techniques with contemporary musical elements, this is a delightfully fresh take on the classic text. 11593345 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 All You Need—Jim Papoulis. Empower your young singers with the universal truth that love, respect and common ground are all we need to turn the world around! Written in collaboration with songwriting workshop participants, this youthful call to action with a funky groove that doesn't stop can be sung in unison throughout or with a few sections of optional harmony added. 11595085 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 The Alleluia Canon—W.A. Mozart/arr. Stephen E. Caldwell. With ideal ranges and a basic piano accompaniment in Alberti bass style, Mozart's Alleluia Canon K. 553 is tastefully arranged for developing treble choir. Perfect for warming up the voice and developing choral skills, this joyful canon lends itself to the concurrent teaching of solfege. An ideal teaching tool and performance piece! 11592535 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 Be the Bridge—Kyle Pederson. Accessible and engaging, this contemporary pop-style work has socially responsive themes of reconciliation, grace, empathy, and unity for our world. The piano part sets an irresistible groove while the choral parts are syncopated and lively. The alto 2 part is optional throughout, making this achievable by treble choirs of all ages. 11592983 SSA opt. SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 Breathe (She Sat at the Back)—Jeremy Landig. Speaking to the need for acceptance and understanding of others, this original work tells the story of a girl who retreats to nature in order to find peace. A single melody evolves from an anxious spiral to calm serenity as the character journeys through life. 11593424 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 A Bright New Day—Neil Ginsberg. Written with a joyful lilt, this lighthearted tune for two-part treble choir is full of teaching moments. A great way to introduce compound meter to elementary and middle school choirs, this accessible original is characterized by repetitive rhythms and a text your singers will love. "Come, old Sun! Let's make a bright new day!" 11592516 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 Bring Me Little Water, Sylvie—attr. Huddie Ledbetter/arr. Audrey Snyder. Soulful and rootsy, this folk ballad arrangement features a laid-back, easy groove and engaging harmonic texture. Simple body percussion enhances the experience, and the supportive piano accompaniment offers the extra reinforcement that will help developing treble choirs succeed and sound sophisticated. 11591415 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 Butterfly, Fly Away Home—Glenda E. Franklin. With original text by the composer, this selection captures the delicate, fluttering essence of a butterfly in flight. Very accessible to young choirs, this work is easy to sing, incorporating moments of layered independent melodies. The optional flute makes this lovely work sparkle! 11593348 Two-Part w/ opt. Flute . . . . . . . . 2.75 Dance!—Robert T. Gibson. An outside-the-box rhythmic explosion that culminates with a notated step routine! Lyrics encourage listeners to "dance to the rhythm of your own drum," embracing individuality and celebrating differences. Vocal and body percussion and satisfying parallel harmonies all add to the soul of this piece. Step instructions are included in the octavo, and an instructional video by the composer is available. 11594332 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 The Evening Star (Der Abendstern)—Robert Schumann/arr. Audrey Snyder. Delicate, peaceful, and shimmering with classical refinement, this beautiful choral adaptation of Schumann's lied is a wonderful developmental piece for treble choirs for both tone and musicality. It can be sung with the original German text or with an equally expressive English text. Approachable yet elegant vocal parts meld with polished piano support to create a distinguished presentation. 11568948 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 Everybody—Pinkzebra. Now we're gonna get things started! This exuberant upbeat opener celebrates fun, music, dancing, and living life to the fullest. It's perfect for any concert for choirs of all ages to grab the attention of your audience, or for show choirs looking for a high-energy number with great choreography possibilities. Perform with the accompaniment MP3 or instrumental parts for a live band, and help your students rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir. 11593761 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 Finding the Sunshine—Jim Papoulis. Bright and sunny, this original piece has easy vocal jazz flourishes and an even-keeled beat. Mostly in unison, it has a few places of simple harmony to add to the texture, all of which are easily learned, leading to success for young harmony singers. 11568954 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Five Sea Songs—Daniel Brinsmead. Five seafaring texts are brought together in an original song cycle to initiate a musical voyage of discovery, fun, and introspection. These dynamic compositions are composed in an artistic style with inventive accompaniment and opportunities to feature soloists. The pieces each have their own character, dictated by the text, and may be performed individually or as a set. 11567945 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 11415509 Octavo- Sea Fever . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 11567957 Octavo- Little Fishes, Don't Cry! opt. SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 Guiding Light—Casper Christensen. Perfect for autumn or any time of year, this treble feature is reassurance that someone will be there to catch us if we fall. With a memorable melody, accessible harmonies, and a beautiful piano accompaniment, your singers will just love singing this declaration of friendship. 11592987 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 Hands Are Knockin'—Kyle Pederson. A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion part, and syncopated vocal lines that highlight the text come together to create a meaningful piece that will be long remembered. Exceptional! The djembe part is available as a download from the publisher. 11592524 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 Heart of Gold—Jocelyn Hagen. Based on the Japanese art of kintsukuroi, filling cracked pieces of pottery with gold, this work encourages us to see the beauty in the flaws of others. Layers of ostinatos and close a cappella harmonies bring a modern and emotional appeal to the text from Julia Klatt Singer in a very effective way. 11569724 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 Hola, Media Luna—Eddie Cavazos & Trevor Phillips. A charming ode to the half-moon, this original work is lyrical and delicate. Legato voices sing in Spanish and English with unison lines and simple stacked harmonies over a supportive piano accompaniment. A simple pronunciation guide is included, plus extension activities and reflection prompts are available as a free download. 11594284 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 18

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