Fall Leaves—Penny Rodriguez. With
charming lyrics penned by a seven-year-old
student, this playful song captures the joy of
autumn. A unison verse swirls into simple
call and response and then flows into a
bridge with accessible two-part harmony. A
cheerful key change mimics the tossing of
leaves into the air before tapering to a quiet
ending.
11564459 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
The Family We Find Along the Way—
Mark Burrows. "The blessings we breathe
in, the bond we believe in - the family we
find along the way." With a gospel groove
that sits right in the pocket and harmonies
that are tons of fun to sing, choirs will
love singing this with - and for - one
another. Ideal as a closer, choir theme
song, graduation feature, or anthem of
togetherness, it will be sweetly cherished in
any situation.
11595560 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
The Ferris Wheel—Andy Beck. Quirky
and thrilling, this clever original recounts
the invention of the Ferris wheel from the
perspective of its first riders. Adventurous
melodies combine with captivating lyrics
to create text painting, while the rollicking
lilt of the piano part provides momentum
throughout. An innovative concert selection!
11611117 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99
The Fiddler—Ruth Elaine Schram. An
upbeat celebration of music and joy, this
setting of Robert Fuller Murray's poem
brings the whimsical imagery to life. Lilting
rhythms and vibrant harmonies capture the
infectious energy of a fiddler playing with
uncontainable enthusiasm. While the violin
part is optional, as well as the harmony, you
will want to add both!
11616676 Unison/Two-Part . . . . E 2.30
Fidia kai petra (Serpents and Stone)—
Kara Stacy Bedwell. Powerful and dramatic,
this selection uses Greek elements to retell
the story of Medusa from the perspective of
Athena, Medusa, and the horrified chorus.
With its haunting lyrics and dynamic shifts,
the music evokes a sense of mystery and
intensity, making it a standout selection for
more advanced treble choirs. A translation,
transliteration, and IPA transcription of the
Greek text are included in the score.
11611423 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
Fierce Love—Brandon Williams. With
texts adapted from Emily Dickinson's If
I Could Stop One Heart from Breaking
and Phyllis Wheatley's On the Death of
a Young Gentleman, this moving original
work expresses a spirit of fierce love as a
response to challenging events. Set with
clarinet, violin, and piano or with optional
string orchestra (parts available on rental),
this lyrical and expressive work is a
wonderful statement of hope and unity.
11618244 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
11618245 Full Score
String Orchestra . . . . . 29.00
11618246 Instrumental Parts Bb Clarinet
& Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00
Fill the Earth with Joyful Singing—
Andrew Parr. In a very different approach
for an opener, this upbeat minor-key
groove is super fun and engaging. Along
with its infectious groove, irresistible
rhythms, cool harmonies, and a lyrical
contrasting middle section in major, this
piece is tailor-made for developing singers,
making it a perfect addition to any choir's
repertoire. Add the optional shaker for an
even more rhythmic feel.
11566978 Three-Part Mixed . . . . E 2.75
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
Finding the Sunshine—Jim Papoulis.
Bright and sunny, this original piece has
easy vocal jazz flourishes and an even-
keeled beat. Mostly in unison, it has a
few places of simple harmony to add
to the texture, all of which are easily
learned, leading to success for young
harmony singers.
11568954 Unison/Two-Part. . . ME 2.50
Firefly—Andy Beck. Excellent craftsman-
ship is apparent in this delightful tone
painting as an accented vocal theme
creates the image of flickering fireflies on
a dark summer night. Carefully selected
ranges and intervals, youthfully inquisitive
lyrics, a delicate accompaniment and a
whispered ending all add up to a very
special concert feature for young choirs!
10029937 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
Five Pocket Poems—David von Kampen.
Perfect for Poem in Your Pocket Day,
National Poetry month, or any time of year,
this delightful treble work contains five very
short movements with nature-themed texts
written by a variety of poets. Imaginative
and singable, this lyrical work with an
artistic piano accompaniment is perfect for
community choirs or school choirs at the
middle school level. Charming!
11592523 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
Five Sea Songs—Daniel Brinsmead. Five
seafaring texts are brought together in an
original song cycle to initiate a musical
voyage of discovery, fun, and introspection.
These dynamic compositions are
composed in an artistic style with inventive
accompaniment and opportunities to
feature soloists. The pieces each have their
own character, dictated by the text, and
may be performed individually or as a set.
11567945 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.95
Flight—Craig Carnelia/arr. Ryan Murphy.
Beautifully set for concert choirs, this
arrangement of Carnelia's solo song
captures the dramatic and expressive
elements of the melody and text. The lush
accompaniment for piano or optional string
quartet adds another layer to the sense
of yearning portrayed in the lyrics. It's an
excellent lyrical choice for honor choirs and
concert performances.
11618450 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.30
11347942 SA divisi, or SSA. . . . .M 3.50
11347943 String Quartet . . . . . . . 40.00
Flight Song—Kim Andre Arnesen. "All we
are we have found in song" is the first line
of this stunningly beautiful poem by Euan
Tait, set to music by Norwegian composer
Kim Andre Arnesen. This romantic notion
is woven throughout the piece, which is
accompanied by piano. Flight Song was
written as the composer's gift to Dr. Anton
Armstrong and the St. Olaf Choir. Give
your choir the opportunity to share this
meaningful song. Now available for treble
and tenor-bass choirs!
10533464 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
10700312 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
10909089 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
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