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Secular Concert
By Night—Elaine Hagenberg. Harriet
Prescott Spofford's poem describes
a young woman who discovers a bold
new world of thrilling beauty when she
ventures beyond her familiar walls.
Accompanied by piano and optional
violin, cello, and percussion, this dramatic
work depicts the text in epic fashion,
alternating between sections of galloping
frenetic energy and sedate periods of
calm chordal harmony. An exhilarating
piece for mixed or treble choirs!
11502585 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
11397314 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
11502586 Instru. Parts SATB . . . 35.00
11502305 Isntru. Parts SSAA . . . 35.00
Cacao—Toby Young. Using vibrant
language, this treble piece tells a story
from the perspective of the cacao seed.
Quirky melodic lines are embellished by
vocal sounds to mimic the rainforest and
accompanied by an independent piano part
featuring complex rhythms and unexpected
harmonic twists. A commentary on human
impact on the earth, this is a fun piece with
a powerful message!
11563774 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.95
Cada Cosa—Eddie Cavazos & Trevor
Phillips. With lyrics that incorporate the
Spanish title phrase along with an English
text, this original piece encourages us to
have our "hearts wide open to receive" the
unfolding of life. Legato choral phrases and
a flowing piano accompaniment make this
an approachable lyrical work for concert or
festival. Extension activities and reflection
prompts by lyricist Laura Cavazos are
available as a free download.
11613264 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11613265 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11613266 Two-Part or SA . . . . ME 2.30
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99
Can We Sing the Darkness to Light?—
Kyle Pederson. The text of this work
invites the listener to imagine a world
without weapons of war where the human
experience is defined through the lens
of mercy and compassion. The music
is peaceful and very appropriate to the
text, with little divisi in the choral parts
and a supportive piano accompaniment.
Optional full score and parts for violin and
cello accompaniment are available from
the publisher.
10994208 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
11372826 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
Canon of Hope—Mark Burrows. "Find
hope, shine hope, sing hope." This simple
melody stacks into a three-part canon by
the end of the song, building the skills of
developing part singers. A quote from Emily
Dickinson's poem Hope Is the Thing with
Feathers provides contrast in the middle of
this original song.
11503168 Two/Three-Part. . . . . . E 2.20
11503274 P/A CD-Pianotrax 15 . 44.99
Cantamos! (We Sing!)—James M. Des-
Jardins. This energetic and fun piece
for SA or two-part treble voices with
mixed English and Spanish text celebrates
the power of singing. The spicy and
rhythmic accompaniment moves every
line forward in a lively dance until the very
last "Sing!" Singers and audiences alike
will love this piece.
10683352 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .M 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
Cantate Hodie—Bryan Sable. An engaging
original setting of a traditional Latin text,
this
piece is further enhanced with optional
hand drum and finger cymbal parts that
give it a dance-like Renaissance feel. The
recurring melodic figure appears in different
voice parts, with new vocal layers introduced
throughout. It will be a wonderful way to open
a concert during the Holiday season or at any
time of year. The pronunciation guide and
translation are available as a free download.
11593349 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Cantimus de Amore (We Sing of Love)—
Mark Hayes. With a Baroque-era flair, this
original minor-key work is truly captivating.
Three phrases in Latin alternate with a
largely English text from John Parker
about living life fully. Swiftly flowing melodic
lines offer the opportunity to learn about
melismatic singing and a variety of harmonic
textures, all in a fun-to-sing setting.
11413690 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
11413691 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
11413692 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99
Caritas (from "Illuminare")—Elaine
Hagenberg. Hildegard of Bingen's text on
the virtues of love shimmers in this serene
setting that serves as the second movement
from "Illuminare." Opening with a section
of treble divisi, the lower voices enter as
the harmonic texture expands, framed
beautifully here with piano accompaniment
and optional solo violin. Stunning!
11539414 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
11577557 Score & Parts . . . . . . . 45.00
Caritas Abundat (The Great and Fiery
Force)—Michael John Trotta. This work
is an energetic reimagining of timeless
text and tune from the 12th-century poet,
composer, and philosopher Hildegard
of Bingen. The marriage of the Caritas
Abunda chant with a text taken from Liber
Divinorum Operum (The Book of Divine
Works) creates an entirely new work that
expresses themes of empowerment,
especially the power of belonging to a group
united for a purpose greater than oneself.
11162396 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.50
10944946 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.95
Carpe Canticum (Seize the Song)—
Mark Burrows. A twist on the classic Latin
phrase carpe diem, this song sings of
encouragement for people to embrace
not only their voice but their truest, best
self: their song. Syncopated and musically
bright with a lively piano accompaniment,
this original work has full harmonic writing
that divides into an exciting stacked vocal
section, building to a triumphant ending.
11611090 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11611091 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Carry the Light—Andy Beck. Inspiring at
any time of year, this song brings light from
a single solo voice that gradually increases
luminosity as the full texture builds. Mostly
in English, with a short section on the Latin
Lux aeterna text, this is a gorgeous way to
spread light, hope, and joy. Add the optional
violin obbligato to increase the appeal.
Consider programming for general concerts,
Christmas, or year-end ceremonies.
11393271 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393272 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393273 Two-Part or SSA. . . ME 2.05
11393274 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Child of the Universe—Douglas E.
Wagner. Lyrics adapted from Max Erh-
mann's Desiderata focus on finding inner
peace amid the external noise and haste
of this world. Gorgeous unison passages
and rich choral harmonies combine in a
sumptuous setting that can be used as a
gentle inspirational closer throughout the
concert season and then again at graduation.
"A beautiful world awaits you now."
11594268 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99
A Choice to Change the World—
Kevin Phillip Johnson. With powerful
background gospel harmonies, this
piece affords numerous opportunities
to showcase soloists within the context
of a powerful, transformative message.
Including guitar and bass in the second
verse, this will bring positive, hopeful
energy to any concert!
11611569 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11410886 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Claddagh Crown (from "Inventions for
Choir")—John Wykoff. Inspired by Bach's
keyboard inventions, the "Inventions
for Choir" deal with the five fingers of a
pianist's hand, with each finger represented
by a poem from Charles Anthony Silvestri.
In Claddagh Crown, the fourth finger is
expressed through a text about the familiar
Irish Claddagh ring, which stands for the
various meanings of love. Inventions can be
performed in any combination or as stand-
alone pieces. Titles in the series: Anywhere;
Claddagh Crown; The Duchess; I'm Told
and Tenue Tamen Potente.
11592984 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 3.50
BRONTË TRILOGY
Three inspirational texts from the
three Brontë sisters paired with three
outstanding women composers to create
three brand-new concert works for
mixed or treble choir!
Program just one or the whole trilogy
for your next concert.
Brontë Trilogy I: I Cannot Go—
Ruth Morris Gray.
11620849 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11620851 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Brontë Trilogy II: The Real World Was Wide—
Ayrian Norman.
11620854 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11620856 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Brontë Trilogy III: My Spirit Is Soaring—
Amy F. Bernon.
11620859 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11620861 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
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