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COLLEGIATE
CHOIR
CONCERT WORKS
Mater Dolorosa—Jacques Berthier. This longer
work contains part of the Stabat Mater. Gregorian
chant and widely diverse polyphonic passages
alternate throughout, creating a complexity of
character and style. A unique choice for more
advanced choirs.
11597522 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40
May You Heal—Mark Sirett. "May you heal, may
you be well again, may you be brave, may you
be strong." This beautiful original choral with cello
and piano accompaniment expresses this hope
for all who have faced challenges in their lives.
Part of the five-song May You Heal Project, these
titles offer music of comfort, peace, renewal, and
self-awareness as part of our pandemic recovery.
The cycle in its entirety: When Science Triumphs;
Dona Nobis Pacem; May You Heal; Responsibility;
I Celebrate Myself.
11568871 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11568872 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11348352 Octavo- Responsibility . . . . . . . 2.10
11397836 Octavo- I Celebrate Myself . . . . 2.15
11398473 Octavo- When Science
Triumphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
11397455 Octavo- Dona Nobis Pacem
divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
A Migrant's Dream—Robert Sirota. Migrants
all over the globe are seeking refuge for myriad
reasons: for new life, new joy, new destiny. It takes
courage to dream of a life afresh, especially when
uprooting one's beginnings for a chance to start
over again. This is a choral work brimming with
daring consonance.
11568989 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
More Love—Taylor Scott Davis. From the
VOCES8 Foundation Choral Series, this selection
for treble and mixed double choir sets a Shaker
hymn text. The ethereal and chant-like treble choir
hovers like angels above the declamatory mixed
choir, creating a musical dichotomy of heaven
and earth. It's a beautiful choice for experienced
chamber choirs.
11593439 SSA/SATB Double Choir. . . . . . 2.65
More Than a Paycheck—Ysaÿe M. Barnwell.
Updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr.
Barnwell's works, this four-part treble a cappella
work has equal voice parts with an ostinato drone.
Upbeat and rhythmic, this song made famous by
Sweet Honey in the Rock is a cry from laborers in
steel and coal mills about the poor conditions and
health hazards in industrial America.
11593301 SSAA or Four-Part Treble . . . . . 2.65
Night—Patrick Vu. Full of close harmonies and
lush chords, this piece vividly illustrates and
captures the text: a beautiful night sky descending
over the nearby town. This intimate composition
will stir the imaginations of all singers and listeners
and provide a satisfying challenge for your
advanced ensembles.
11564967 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Now Boarding—Nicholas Ryan Kelly. A fast,
flashy piece about the Greyhound bus line and
the restless emotional states of those aboard the
bus, this piece uses aleatoric singing and text
painting to mimic travel. Fun but challenging, this
piece is themed around uprootedness, unwanted
adventure, and the uncertainty of new beginnings.
11598921 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
O Captain! My Captain!—Jonathan Rippon.
Walt Whitman's famous text is creatively set in the
style of a slow sea shanty with a fresh, modern
a cappella approach. The haunting melody line
is shared between several of the sections, and
the background harmonies are covered with soft
vocables that highlight the mournful text, musical
imagery, and nautical theme.
11592532 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
O Southland!—Brandon Waddles. James
Weldon Johnson's powerful poem receives an
original musical treatment with this moving piece.
Utilizing quotes from Negro spiritual repertory and
the call-and-response tradition of the Black church,
your singers will enjoy the beautiful melodic lilt and
rhythmic verve. The pianist and bassist will add
another level of excitement through the harmonic
influences of jazz and Black gospel music.
11564970 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Once I Filled My Hand with Mist—Zanaida
Stewart Robles. This exciting piece explores life
and love through Khalil Gibran's sensitive poem
using images of birth, life, and death. The choir
has an opportunity to experience the calming
vertical sonorities that open and close the song,
while the center is full of imitation and polyphony
reminiscent of earlier musical periods. This is a
rewarding challenge for developed choirs.
11564973 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Our Waking Souls—Thomas LaVoy. Themed
around universal love and acceptance, this
powerful and determined work features a cappella
and accompanied singing, dynamic contrast, and
unexpected harmonic shifts. Perfect for collegiate
and community choirs looking for a striking yet
contemplative selection.
11572450 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Phoenix—Jocelyn Hagen. A powerful anthem of
resilience, this fiery selection begins in the pain
of grief and anger. Contrapuntal writing, flame-like
melismatic passages, and a virtuosic cello part
create drama and intensity before the fire dies
down for an unexpected, gentle ending. It's an
exciting concert selection for experienced choirs!
11569728 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
Psalm 63—Marek Raczynski. Psalm 63 expresses
a longing for God and asks him for support
and care. In Latin, this text is set to accessible
yet sophisticated a cappella vocal writing and
a trumpet obbligato, adding a triumphant and
dynamic contrast to the treble voices.
11592998 SSAA w/ Trumpet Obbligato . . . 3.15
Requiescat—Rodney Sharman. Meditative yet
lyrical vocal lines and soft harmonies capture the
intimacy of Oscar Wilde's poetic elegy to his young
sister. For advanced choirs, this piece is suitable
for programs on themes of loss and remembrance.
11566630 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75
Share the Stars—Christian Martin. "To share the
stars with you once more ... To hold your life within
my heart." This lyrical and emotive work expresses
grief and longing to see again a loved one who
has passed on. Sweeping melodic phrases and
a flowing piano accompaniment establish the
feel, and there is ample space to express musical
sensitivity and emotion.
11564980 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
She Walks in Beauty—Taylor Scott Davis.
The elegant text by Byron finds a gentle harp
accompaniment and lush choral textures in this
new setting. Flowing, singable lines and rich
harmonies make the piece accessible to choirs
and audiences alike.
11564981 SATB w/ Harp or Piano . . . . . . . 3.25
Song in My Heart—Jocelyn Hagen. With
text from Salvatorian nun and writer Sister M.
Therese, this original work for treble choir ponders
our own mortality, encouraging us to sing and to
share the joy of life in every moment. The piano
accompaniment introduces the piece, laying
the groundwork for lyrical melodies and rich
harmonies.
11569731 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
Sound Bite from Beijing (We Are Rising Up)—
Ysaÿe M. Barnwell. Inspired by women of China
who rose up from the despair of oppression,
this a cappella work is an anthem for women's
empowerment. Newly updated by a scholarly
committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works, this
version includes a keyboard reduction, additional
dynamics, alternate lyrics, and notes on the piece.
It has been transposed up a minor third from the
original key, and the optional instrumentation has
been extracted from the score and is available as
a digital download. A truly powerful selection for
treble choirs.
11572357 Four-Part Treble or SSAA w/ opt.
String Bass or
Tuned Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart—
Frederick C. Atkinson/arr. Loren Wiebe. Neither
overwhelmingly complex nor tediously simplistic,
this a cappella hymn setting is characterized by
lush harmonies and plenty of rubato. Perfect for
worship, collegiate ensembles, or any choir looking
for a fresh arrangement of this traditional hymn.
11564520 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB. . . . 2.95
Star Light, Star Bright—Emily Drum. A fresh
and a cappella pop-inspired setting of the beloved
nursery rhyme, voices capture the universe's
celestial beauty in this modern work for advanced
choir. Asymmetrical meter creates a dance-like
feel, while layering textures and thoughtful part-
writing represent shooting stars and the twinkle of
each wish as they appear in the sky.
11569732 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75
Summum Bonum—Caleb Mark Brandon.
Robert Browning's lyrical and intimate poem
takes inspiration from the love letters of he and
his wife, celebrating the sincerity and trust of an
innocent love.
11566632 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75
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