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Secular Concert
Don't Be Seen—Stuart Chapman Hill. A
cut above the standard fare for three-
part mixed choirs, this is a work of
substance for middle school or high
school choirs. With an independent
piano accompaniment, optional cello, a
wonderful part for lower voices, and a
compelling text, it will display your choir's
musicianship in fine style. "Fading from
the light, enveloped in the night, dart
between the stars, don't be seen... Light
of the moon, light of the stars, lead me -
give me the strength to be on my way..."
10589952 Three-Part Mixed . . . .M 3.95
Don't Give Up—Robert T. Gibson &
Michael S. Engelhardt. "Keep your head
up and never look down" with this driving
gospel-style original. Every voice part
gets something exciting to sing when
the soulful unison opening breaks into
a variety of choral textures. Complete
with a stacked-harmony bridge and
an a cappella section clap chorus, the
independent vocal lines build to an epic
ending that make a strong statement to
open or close a show or concert.
11594270 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.40
11594271 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Dover Beach (Tales From the North)—
Meredith Tompkins & Ashley Dame.
This piece hints of the drama of the sea
with rolling and weaving melodies in the
undulating piano accompaniment. Small
vocal ranges and the effective use of
unison, two-part harmonies, and a descant
propel the energetic and musically charged
melodic passages and motivate young
performers to be their very best!
11501627 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . E 2.75
11198013 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11501683 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
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 . . ME 2.30
11604546 Two-Part or SSA. . . ME 2.30
11604547 Accompaniment CD . . 29.99
Draw the Circle Wide—Mark A. Miller.
Gordon Light's text is powerful by itself, but
when added to music composed by Mark
Miller it becomes an anthem of unity for all
people, all cultures, and all generations.
10061177 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
The Dream Keeper (from "Trilogy of
Dreams")—Rollo Dilworth. A persistent
underlying rhythm gives this setting of
the Langston Hughes poem a powerful,
mysterious drive. "Bring me all of your
dreams, you dreamers. Bring me all of your
Heart melodies, that I may wrap them in a
blue cloud cloth away from the too-rough
fingers of the world..." Use conga drums to
enhance the impact of this compelling work!
10070633 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
10011858 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
Drop a Pebble in the Water—Whittney
Perez. With text adapted from The Verses
of James W. Foley, Book of Plains and
Prairie, Vol. 2, this inspiring work reminds
us that when you drop a pebble in the water,
it may disappear quickly - but the ripples are
felt circling on and on. With a flashy fiddle
solo and percussion parts for shaker and
hand drum, the rhythmic feel and catchy
melodies will excite your singers and help
drive the message home.
11615659 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.70
Du bist wie eine Blume—Robert
Schumann/arr. Mari Esabel Valverde. A
gorgeous romantic and lyrical choice for
tenor-bass choirs, this choral adaptation
of Schumann's solo lied shines with
elegant simplicity. The German text by
Heinrich Heine is easily handled with the
IPA pronunciation guide and translation
included.
11618464 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
Dum Spiro Spero—Kara Stacy Bedwell.
With just a few Latin words to learn, this is
an approachable concert piece for young
singers. The message, stated in both Latin
and English, is about endurance in the
face of struggle. Its repetitive motifs and
polyphonic harmonies make it ideal for
beginning harmony singers. The contrasting
middle section offers a short section of
homophonic singing, too. A great choice for
concerts or festivals!
11566917 Two-Part opt. Flute . ME 2.25
Dum spiro spero—Daniel Brinsmead.
E m b o d y i n g p e r s e v e r a n c e a n d
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 . . . . . . . . .M 3.50
Earth Song—Frank Ticheli. A cry for
peace in a world torn by war, this poignant
a cappella setting of an original text is filled
with striking dynamic contrasts. "Sing, Be,
Live, See... This dark stormy hour, the
wind, it stirs. The scorched earth cries out
in vain... But music and singing have been
my refuge, and music and singing shall be
my light..."
10027720 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11196150 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11396560 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
An Earth Song—Marques L. A. Garrett.
Langston Hughes' text is artistically set
with flowing triplets, driving rhythms, and
great joy. An active piano accompaniment
enhances the texture, and a set of
alternative lyrics can make this useful for
either spring-themed or general concerts.
11594017 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11594018 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Echo—Rob Dietz. "Echoes of peace.
Echoes of love. Echoes of hope. We
are echoes." This dynamic original
work explores a variety of textures
in a contemporary a cappella setting
created by overlapping echoes of vocal
lines that alternate between functioning
independently and working together. Each
set of echoes receives different thematic
material and rhythmic grooves, creating an
impressive sonic experience.
11567942 SSAATBB . . . . . . . . MA 3.10
Echo—Tracy Wong. A musical celebration
of human connectivity, this contemporary a
cappella concert work is singable, powerful,
rhythmic, and contemplative. Reflected in
both music and text is the composer's idea
that "the coming together of many singers to
a single location is also the coming together
of many ancestors ... where they would not
have intersected before this."
11592386 SATB w/ Percussion. .M 3.95
Eternal—Jacob Narverud. John Henry
Newman's evocative text is beautifully set
to music in this powerful choral work that
explores themes of unity and enduring
connection. Celebratory and rhythmic,
this captivating work can be accompanied
by piano or with concert band. A standout
selection!
11611301 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11615074 Band Set & Score . . . 90.00
Ever a Song—Laura Hawley. Sing about
the enduring joy of music in this delightful
original treble work with texts by Siegfried
Sassoon and James Whitcomb Riley.
Two playful melodies in mixed meter
are presented in unison and then sound
simultaneously before an optional descant
adds to the harmonic texture. Helpful
rehearsal suggestions and teaching
techniques are also provided in the score.
11621079 SA opt. descant . . . . .M 2.50
Every Fire—Timothy C. Takach. A driving
piano part fuels this powerful work built
around a striking proverb and original
text that grows from introspective unison
lines to a layered, flame-like texture. With
accessible vocal writing and a dynamic arc
that mirrors the build of a fire, it suits tenor-
bass choirs looking to explore emotional
depth and ensemble unity.
11622556 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.75
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.
11593759 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11593760 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11593761 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11593762 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11601545 Bass and Drums. . . . . 15.00
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