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2025 Fall Choral Catalog

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60 2025-26 Editors' Choice New Basic Library Large Print Edition A Cappella Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision Secular Concert The Haunting—Meredith Tompkins. Exploring themes of lingering spirits and echoes of the past, this spellbinding original work blends ethereal harmonies with a hauntingly poetic text. With dynamic contrasts, layered textures, and moments of delicate phrasing, it challenges singers to deliver emotive storytelling. A solid choice for fall, Halloween, or general concerts. 11611603 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15 11611602 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15 Heart of Earth—Shruthi Rajasekar. Rich in vivid descriptions of the natural world, text by Laura Purdie Salas is set in an a cappella, folk-like style for mixed or treble chorus. Simple melodic lines are embellished with cross-rhythms, earthy harmonies, vocal scoops, and handclaps reminiscent of a children's game. A joyful ode to the earth! 11592363 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95 11563778 SA or SSA. . . . . . . . ME 3.95 Heart, We Will Forget Him—Patti Drennan. Lovely lyrical lines and rich harmonies are well supported by a flowing piano accompaniment and optional violin obbligato in this concert work for treble choirs that explores the themes of grief and healing. Part of set of three pieces on Emily Dickinson texts, consider programming this alongside If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking for mixed choir and Hope Is the Thing with Feathers for tenor-bass choir. 11611326 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25 Heartbeat—Kyle Pederson. Following in the footsteps of his popular Hands Are Knockin', the composer returns with another original containing a positive and uplifting message. With a fun piano part and speech-driven rhythms in a popular song style, this piece contains a combination of original lyrics in English and traditional Shona text from South Africa. It's a perfect concert closer! 11391221 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60 11391222 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60 11615646 Two-Part or SA . . . . ME 2.80 11510119 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80 Heartbeat Rhythm—Andy Beck. Bring energy to your program with this fiery ode to the rhythm of life. Body percussion and a vigorous piano part provide the momentum for lightly syncopated voices to convey a message of passion and drive, while layered entrances invite the singers to create the perpetual pulse of a pounding heartbeat. 11604549 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 11604550 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.30 11604551 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99 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 The Hills (Where Strength Is Found)— Jacob Narverud. Text-painting and lyrical writing reflect this powerful and inspirational text by Francis Ledwidge. The composer supplements the poetry with his own words: "Be Brave ... Stay Strong ... Work Hard ... Hold On ... For there, in the hills, is where strength is found." Inspire your singers to be their very best with this ideal concert selection. 11559849 Three-Part Mixed . . . . E 2.15 11609606 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15 Hocket in the Pocket—Brian Tate. Creatively combining the "hocket" in the title with an original text that describes how we all need each other and coming together in unity, you've got a fun concert selection that your choir won't be able to stop singing. "Hocket" means the division of the melody between the voices, and "pocket" refers to the groove that's created when everything works together in the right way - and this original piece certainly does! 11608902 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.50 Hold Fast—David von Kampen. With a gorgeous melody, lyrical cello part, and sweeping piano accompaniment, tenor- bass choirs of all ages and sizes will shine in this powerful new setting of the beloved Langston Hughes text. The cello part is available as a download from the publisher's website. 11592525 TBB w/ opt. Cello . . ME 2.90 Hold Fast to Dreams—Susan LaBarr. This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with snow." Perfect for graduation or any event where you want to inspire. 10406249 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40 11425000 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40 10785762 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80 Hold Fast to Dreams—Rosephanye Powell. With delicate attention to the mood of Langston Hughes's text, this setting emphasizes the significance of dreams and their power to inspire and motivate us. A persistent piano accompaniment and strong divisi harmonies empower singers and audiences alike. 11597427 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.50 Hold You, Enfold You—Matthew Emery. Warm cluster harmonies surround this tender poem by Frances Ebbs-Canavan in this original a cappella work for mixed choirs. A soprano descant or solo soars above the texture to create an ethereal and celestial feel that emboldens the statement "So would my love hold you, enfold you, and shield you from harm." 11596664 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 Home—Noah Reese. Capturing the journey of moving to a new place and building new relationships, this tenor-bass feature is perfect for graduation or year-end concerts. Syncopated rhythms give it a modern feel, while lush harmonies, suspensions, and optional dialogue heighten the emotional intensity. 11609581 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 Home—Andrew Steffen. "Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home." Sweetly sentimental, John Howard Payne's text is beautifully set in this concert piece that can be effectively programmed for final concerts or graduation events. The verses feature first the upper voices and then the lower in unison before breaking into tender harmonies, and a flowing melody line gently carries the lyrics throughout. 11596665 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80 Home—Z. Randall Stroope. Setting Irish poet Francis Ledwidge's text, this tender and expressive work explores themes of longing, memory, and the deep connection to one's roots. The a cappella work allows treble choirs to showcase lyrical phrasing and heartfelt expression. 11611583 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30 A reproducible budget- stretcher! Concert Canons Eight Performance-Worthy Rounds Andy Beck, Mark Burrows, Ruth Morris Gray & Donald Moore. An essential tool for all ages and experience levels, this collection features eight canons that are perfect for the classroom and the stage. Each canon can easily stack into two or three layers and is carefully edited to avoid any homophonic singing. Cued notes add flexibility, and reproducible pages make it a great value. Full-performance and piano accompaniment audio are also available. Titles include: Banaha; Candlelight Canon; Canon of Hope; Friendship Canon; Hashivenu; Simply Alleluia; Singing Peace Canon; Winter Canon. 11607956 Book, Online Audio & PDF. . . . . . . .E 64.99 11607955 Book & Online PDF. . . .E 34.99 11607957 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.99 11607958F Accompaniment MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . 44.99 The Best Music Store! "My go-to music store!!" Theresa

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