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Actus—Ryan Main.
With a cinematic accompaniment and compelling
rhythmic energy, this intense work that brings
Marcus Aurelius' timeless wisdom to life strikes
a perfect balance between accessibility and
sophistication. The Latin text reminds us that
"the obstacle is the way," while the vocal lines
are carefully constructed with limited ranges and
exciting tension.
11617209 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11617211 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Begin Again—Daniel Brinsmead.
Relatable to choirs of all ages, this composition
features an encouraging text of renewal and
hope. A brilliant blend of gently flowing and
rhythmic, introspective and empowering, this
heartwarming treble feature offers singers and
listeners a time to pause, reflect, and embrace
the opportunity to begin anew.
11618460 SA or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.40
Cantate Domino Omnis Terra—
Andrew Parr. Bursting with joy and energy, this
original work blends Latin and English text in a
lively celebration of song. With its upbeat tempo
and festive feel, this piece is perfect as a concert
opener. The accessible vocal writing makes it an
ideal choice for developing choirs.
11626889 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11611290 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.25
Cantate Gaudentes! (Sing Joyfully!)—
Coleman Peterson. With lyrics about singing
joyfully together as one, this exuberant secular
concert opener is written in both Latin and
English. Ideal ranges, a modern and supportive
piano accompaniment, and many teaching
moments make this an excellent selection for
developing choirs.
11615658 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.80
The Cold Winds Blow—
Paul David Thomas. Walter de la Mare's
adventuring text is aptly set in this wonderful
original work. A natural fit for any winter concert,
the piano accompaniment brings the roll of the
sea while the vocal lines bravely traverse the
wintery wind and waves with confidence and
strong harmonies that suit the story.
11611601 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Come Back for a Moment—
Taylor Shaeffer. Bursting with energy, this
Celtic-style work is a musical call to let go, run
barefoot, and chase adventure once more. The
imaginative text ignites the spark of youthful
imagination, and the engaging melody travels
between major and minor with plenty of unison
and simple harmonies.
11622715 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Come Follow—arr. Bryan Sharpe.
Based on a traditional English round, this fast-
paced setting combines body percussion with
layered melodies for an energetic and captivating
experience. As the round builds, the body
percussion gradually intensifies, creating an
exciting interplay of melody and rhythm.
11616583 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.75
Dame la Mano—Evan Ramos.
Poetry by Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin-
American author to receive the Nobel Prize
for Literature, is set beautifully to music in this
sensitive tenor-bass feature. The poetry's
invitation to join hands, dance, and become one
in love and hope is expressed in the heartfelt
Spanish text as well as the lyrical vocal lines and
tender harmonies.
11609571 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Dawa ya Moto: The Remedy for Fire—
James DesJardins. Based on a Swahili proverb
that means "medicine for fire is fire," this piece
encourages us to bring the same level of
energy, passion, and intensity to overcoming a
challenge as the challenge itself presents. An
anthem rooted in determination and strength,
this empowering selection is accompanied by a
driving piano part and percussive bamboo poles.
11609572 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Dido's Lament—arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
This
well-known aria from Henry Purcell's "Dido
and Aeneas" is deeply moving as a choral work.
With carefully shaped vocal lines that capture
the sorrow of Dido's farewell, a sensitive piano
accompaniment that enhances the emotional
resonance, and an added optional cello line that
brings warmth and tenderness, this setting is a
fresh take on one of opera's most iconic moments.
11620338 SSA w/ opt. Cello . . . . . . ME 3.15
Dies Irae—Roger Emerson.
Designed to be easily learned and accessible for
developing choirs, this intense and foreboding
setting of the traditional Latin text ultimately ends
with a message of hope and light. Gradually
stacking musical ideas on top of one another,
this original work exposes singers to part
independence in an intuitive way that will sound
impressive in concerts or festivals.
11620631 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11620632 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11620633 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Down in My Soul!—
Victor C. Johnson. The joyful lyrics of this
exciting gospel-style original extol the wonders
of music all around. Satisfying sonorities, a
supportive piano accompaniment, and moderate
vocal ranges make this an excellent selection for
choirs of all ages!
11604545 Three-Part Mixed or SAB ME 2.30
11604546 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . ME 2.30
Dum spiro spero—Daniel Brinsmead.
Embodying perseverance and determination,
three short Latin phrases are interspersed with
empowering English lyrics that call us to stay
hopeful and face challenges in life with courage
and resolve. With mixed and asymmetrical
meter, the rhythmically compelling melodic lines
are memorable, accentuated by handclaps and
an active piano accompaniment.
11618465 SA or SSA (Opt. Descant) M 3.50
Finding a Breeze—Matt Carlson.
With a contemporary popular ballad style, this
original work with a growth mindset is about
breaking free from the weight of negative
thoughts and being lifted up by positive ones.
Plenty of unison on the flowing melodies and
singable harmonies make this accessible to
treble choirs of all ages.
11618466 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
Floating with the Gale—Dan Miner.
Featuring a powerful text adapted from a poem
by Edward Smyth Jones, the driving rhythms and
bold vocal lines capture the energy and force
of a gale while optional timpani and percussion
add a thrilling sense of power and intrigue. This
dynamic work offers a captivating challenge for
tenor-bass choirs, making it a standout choice for
concerts or festivals.
11609575 TTB w/ opt. Percussion . ME 2.30
Fly—Ayrian Norman. "I want to jump into
the sky. Fly!" This original concert work is filled
with exuberance as it weaves through different
musical sections in a celebration of following
dreams and aspirations. With a deftly modern
touch, it sings like a musical theater selection
and offers optional solo opportunities that will
thrill your singers. It's creative and inspiring!
11616596 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Four Seasonal Rounds—
Alan A. Craig. An elegant journey through the
seasons, this tasteful set of four brief canons
presents a melody in unison before staggering
entrances to assemble beautiful polyphony.
Creative accompaniments, written for piano
alone or full orchestra, elevate the rounds with
harmonic and rhythmic variations.
11604578 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . ME 2.70
Give Me Your Stars to Hold—
Bruce W. Tippette. Sara Teasdale's serene
text is brought to life through graceful melodies,
expressive suspensions, and a flowing piano
accompaniment in this elegant setting with
optional cello. It's a lovely choice for developing
choirs seeking a lyrical, heartfelt ballad for
concerts or festivals.
11620355 SATB w/ opt. Cello . . . . . ME 3.15
11620356 SSA w/ opt. Cello . . . . . . ME 3.15
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!
11615646 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . 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.
11604550 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.30
11604551 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Here Comes the Sun—
George Harrison/arr. Adam Podd & Matt
Podd. A fresh, artistic take on this Beatles hit,
now available as an accessible yet musically
satisfying arrangement for developing choirs.
A reimagined harmonic structure makes way
for text painting and a cinematic feeling that
never loses the sunny and hopeful appeal of this
iconic tune.
11620722 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT FEATURES
Here are some new Editors' Choice concert selections with limited
ranges and difficulty levels, perfect for developing middle school choirs.
