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2025 Fall Choral Catalog

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62 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 Home Will Find You—Karen Crane. A sentimental ballad, this original work brings an uplifting reminder that, no matter where life takes you, home remains close at heart. With a positive message, beautiful harmonies, and expressive phrasing, this moving selection is perfect for graduation, year-end concerts, or any time of year. 11611333 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.50 Homeward Bound—Marta Keen/arr. Jay Althouse. This heartfelt piece is elegant in its simplicity and memorable in its warmth and sincerity. It has also become an anthem for soldiers returning home. Performed as a choral only or with concert band, it is guaranteed to create a stirring moment in your concert! 1780808 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 3016219 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 10274940 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 1780816 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 3285996 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 10275227 P/A CD-Piano Trax #3 44.99 10068627 Band Set & Score . . . 65.00 Hope—Ysaye M. Barnwell. A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building until the final chord directs us to "sing on!" Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works, this version includes a keyboard reduction, additional dynamics, notes on the piece, and edits to the voicing distribution. 11572360 SAATTB . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 Hope Is Enough—Kim Noller. Uplifting and encouraging, this heartfelt anthem radiates optimism and resilience. With a message of compassion, grace, and inner strength, this inspiring treble work features a hopeful melody, accessible harmonies, and a lyrical piano accompaniment. 11611337 Two-Part or SA . . . . ME 2.25 Hope Is the Thing with Feathers—Patti Drennan. A reflective and peaceful setting of this well-known text, this uplifting concert work for tenor-bass choirs has gentle, flowing melodies that capture the enduring strength and comfort of hope. Part of a set of three pieces on Emily Dickinson texts, consider programming this alongside If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking for mixed choir and Heart, We Will Forget Him for treble choir. 11611341 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . ME 2.15 Hope Is the Thing with Feathers—Victor C. Johnson. Emily Dickinson's timeless poem is set with grace and emotional depth in this expressive piece featuring flowing melodies, rich suspensions, and optional French horn obbligato. A thoughtful choice for developing choirs ready to explore more nuanced phrasing and harmonic color. This title includes a downloadable Learning Resource Page, created by Sing! editor Victor C. Johnson, with National Standards for Musical Education correlations, vocabulary, and extension activities for use in the choral classroom. 11620379 Two-Part or SSA. . . ME 2.75 How Can I Keep from Singing?—Robert Lowry/arr. Russell Robinson. Lowry's well- loved song takes on a more reflective and emotional style in this a cappella setting. Moving harmonies and elegant cadences allow the text to shine through meaningfully while also giving space for dynamic and musical sensitivity. It's a poignant opener or closer that will program well for concerts or services. 10684069 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10 10684071 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.20 11611089 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 How Can We Say Goodbye?—Sherry Blevins. Honoring the impact that others can have on our lives, this original work is an ideal choice for final concerts, graduations, or moving-on ceremonies. The sentimental lyrics are set with a memorable melody and accessible lines that culminate in a short gospel-style bridge along with a supportive piano accompaniment. 11617160 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.30 How Did You Live?—Gwen McLeod Hall. A heartwarming contemplation of life's purpose, this selection asks the questions "How did you love, how did you live?" Perfect for graduation, concerts, and festivals, this a cappella work features tender harmonies, dynamic contrast, and tempo changes to beautifully paint the text. 11617161 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.30 I Am a Part of the World—Emily Crocker. With lyrics that reflect on the experiences we've had, the places we've been, and the people who surround us, this vibrant song of unity is perfect for developing choirs. With a light pop feel and catchy melody, this is the perfect selection for choirs seeking an energetic, feel-good addition to their repertoire. 11616613 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.50 11616615 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 I Am But a Small Voice—Glenda E. Franklin. Beautiful and poignant, this tender selection encourages empathy and a sense of community. With themes of kindness, peace, hope, and love, the song inspires singers to understand that even small actions can make a big change and that every voice matters. 11616618 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 I Am the Sunlight—Reginal Wright. Clare Harner's poem Immortality provides a hopeful view as it deals with the grief of death with an encouraging appeal not to weep because life continues on. This lovely original work has cluster harmonies that shimmer and countermelodies that weave interesting textures representing the complex process of grieving, acceptance, and healing that happens simultaneously. 11618470 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00 I Believe in a Seed—Cynthia Gray. With an inspirational text based on a quote from Henry David Thoreau, this is a charming piece about how "one seed will make a difference." A simple piano accompaniment and two equally accessible vocal lines make this a fine concert selection for young voices. 11615648 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80 I Carry Your Song in My Heart—Evan Ramos. A beautiful, emotionally evocative tribute to the power of music and teaching, this piece for advanced ensembles with optional cello obbligato features lovely harmonic motion with a modern sensibility. Unexpected shifts between major and minor, unresolved cadences, and a section with layered, overlapping voices lead to a simple unison ending. Very moving! 11611585 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 11195043 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75 I Choose Love—Mark A. Miller. In the midst of pain, of war, of brokenness... we choose love. We choose community. What better way to share this message than through powerful song... and that's exactly what you'll find here. This soulful anthem, written in response to the tragic events that occurred at Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015, is a testament to the power of forgiveness and peace. Appropriate for general use or as a memorial, this beautifully written piece begins with a solo, then rises to a full choral statement that returns to a solo for the close. 10661699 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25 11100143 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.15 I Dream a World—Andre Thomas. "I dream a world where man no other man will scorn, where love will bless the earth and peace its paths adorn..." The introspective and contemplative lyrics of the great African- American poet Langston Hughes grace this marvelous, expressive work. Dedicated to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, this will be a gripping program feature. 3295803 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 3296679 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95 10590412 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95 10064634 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 10590413 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95 10067645 P/A CD Piano . . . . . . . 29.95 10590414 P/A CD Full Orchestra 26.95 10047850 Orchestration . . . . . . . 69.95 I Dreamed a World—David von Kampen & Jeremy Sovoy Jordan. Feature a tenor soloist in this statement piece that is perfect for community, collegiate, and advanced high school choirs. Jordan's original text is set to bold and dramatic writing, saying: "I dreamed a world where love surrounds me, a world where all are free." A powerful selection in both music and lyrics. 11592526 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90 I Had No Time to Hate—Ellen Gilson Voth. Emily Dickinson's succinct, deep reflections on life in her poem inform the musical language in this setting for choir. Time is short, and the time we find to love is what gives our world hope. The singers and pianist act as co-storytellers and express the nuances of the abrupt nature of the poetry through eclectic and varied musical devices. 11592989 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75 11592990 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75 Essential collection! Indodana Traditional South African Choral Music arr. Michael Barrett, Mbuso Ndlovu & Ralf Schmitt. In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the title song's release, this essential collection of 15 South African songs offers a closer look at the various musical styles and languages of South Africa. A variety of textures, moods, percussive elements, and improvisation will appeal to choirs of all ages. Detailed notes, translations, and pronunciation guides are provided. Songs include the familiar favorites Bayasibiza; Nda wana; Tuba; Ha Rese Re Bina; Mangisondele Nkosi Yam; Modimo and more. Each title in the collection is also available as an individual octavo. 11556300 SATB Choral Score . . . M 34.95

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