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Sure on This Shining Night—Morten
Lauridsen. "Sure on this shining night
of starmade shadows round, kindness
must watch for me this side the ground..."
In this third movement of his song cycle
Nocturnes, Morten Lauridsen's flowing
music captures all of the beauty and
wonder of James Agee's poem. This
is a superb composition for more
advanced choirs!
3303314 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.10
10606833 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 1.95
10083682 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.10
Swifter Than Flame—Elaine Hagenberg.
Explore the vast unknown with this
impressive and dramatic setting of Carl
John Bostelmann's poem. Rapidly layered
vocal entrances and racing sixteenth
notes in the piano propel the journey,
while thoughtful voice leading and text
painting lend themselves to expressive
phrasing.
11569836 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
11595811 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
Take Flight—Bryson Finney. Blending
heartfelt melodies with achievable part
writing and a lilting supportive piano
accompaniment, this cheerful selection
sets Franklin Willis' text that celebrates the
unity, togetherness, and community we find
through music. Ideal for younger voices, this
treble piece is a great choice for any music-
themed event or inspirational celebration.
11595564 Two-Part or SA . . . . ME 2.95
Take This Gift—Tracy Wong. Very fun to
sing, this optimistic piece is characterized
by catchy, singable melodies and a
syncopated rhythmic drive in the vocal
and piano writing. The text celebrates the
lifelong relationships created and nurtured
within the choral community.
11563768 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 4.95
11536304 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 4.95
That Lonesome Road—James Taylor
& Don Grolnick/arr. Deen E. Entsminger.
Pensive and thought-provoking, this
contemporary a cappella concert setting of
the James Taylor ballad is perfect for mixed
or tenor-bass ensembles. Full of rubato, this
arrangement leaves room for expression
and contemplation about what it means
to carve your own pathway ahead without
looking back.
5414271 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.05
11618173 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
That Thing Within—Stacey V. Gibbs.
With inspiring text by Sylvia Rose, this
original composition makes a great a
cappella selection for more advanced
choral ensembles. The lyrical melody is
in the soprano part throughout, while lush
supporting harmonies in the other voices
make the lyrics even more moving.
11615649 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
There Has to Be a Song—Andrea
Ramsey. The text comes to spirited life as
this gospel-style setting lauds the value
of a song to improve the quality of our
lives. Chord symbols are included for the
addition of instruments or improvisation
by the accompanist. This is a song that
needs to be sung!
10186970 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
10186971 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
There Was a Time—Elaine Hagenberg.
William Wordsworth's reflection of a time
gone by acknowledges past heartaches
while creating a dream world where
beautiful memories reign. As the vocal lines
rise and fall to trace a distant rainbow, an
ethereal piano accompaniment adds its
own voice glistening above. Then together
they soar to new heights to "find strength in
what remains behind." Absolutely stunning!
11369216 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
11539415 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
There Will Be Stars—Andy Beck. Offering
the reassurance that only nature can
bring, this original concert work reminds
us that at the end of every day, there will
be stars. A lilting piano motive weaves
and supports the cascading melodies that
build from unison lines into sections of full
harmony. Observing the notated dynamics
will help your developing choir with musical
sensitivity and expression.
11566042 SATB divisi . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11566043 SAB divisi . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11566044 Two-Part divisi . . . . ME 2.30
This Day—Daniel Brinsmead. Perfect for
graduations, celebrations, or any time of
year, this feel-good selection is written in
a popular song style with an electrifying
piano accompaniment. The text embodies
themes of hope, unity, singing together
and creating cherished memories,
while the vocal writing features modern
syncopations and powerful harmonies.
11615655 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
This Is Our Day—David Scott Gantz/arr.
Masa Fukuda. Feature a soloist or a small
group in this inspiring original work that will
work really well for graduation or moving-up
ceremonies - or in any concert setting.
It's a pop-style ballad with memorable
melodies and harmonic motives that are a
joy to sing. The lyrics champion character,
perseverance, seizing opportunities,
and celebrating collective achievement.
This can be a great way to feature your
graduates!
11593376 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.40
11593377 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.40
This Is Why We Sing—David Scott Gantz/
arr. Masa Fukuda. Perfect for graduation,
moving-up ceremonies, or any time of year,
this ballad celebrates achievement, future
growth, and unity through song. It's led by a
soloist with background vocals underneath.
The accompaniment track adds stunning
depth and richness, making this a standout
concert closer.
11593378 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
11593379 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
11593380 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
This World and Me—Karl Hitzemann.
Introspective and empowering, this ballad
reflects on the challenge of finding one's
place in this world and encourages singers
to take a chance, stand up for what they
believe in, and let their voice be heard. The
optional harmony adds to the message of
hope, courage, and togetherness, but the
piece can be performed in unison as well.
Incredibly moving!
11597314 Two-Part or Unison. ME 2.30
11597315 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
Thither Will I Go—Tom Trenney. An
exploration of light and darkness, this
setting of Laurence Housman's text is an
incredibly engaging piece for treble choir.
Alternating between broad homophonic
singing and sprightly canonic writing, this
piece builds on a memorable motive and
increases in intensity until the emphatic
ending. A must-sing!
11593456 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
The Thunderstorm—Laura Farnell.
"Flashing, crashing, rolling and rumbling,
growling and grumbling, comes the
thunderstorm!" Eugene Hall's text is
dramatically set with a pounding piano
accompaniment and optional bass drum
and rain stick in this creative original work.
Cued notes that can add soprano divisi
offer flexibility, and repetition, unison,
and doubled lines bring accessibility
that guarantees success and appeal for
developing choirs.
11596668 S(S)ATB . . . . . . . . . ME 3.50
Time—Jennifer Lucy Cook. The line
between time's reality and its invention is
blurry. This modern concert work borrows
heavily on contemporary a cappella
harmonies and techniques to create an
engaging texture that highlights the fleeting
nature of time. Time insists upon eluding
us; we can only notice the fact that time has
been winking at us all along. This music is a
way of winking back.
11513832 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11568877 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.85
11513833 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.85
Time Is—Mark Burrows. Henry van Dyke's
text about the nature of time passing is
creatively set in this a cappella work with
percussion. The rhythms in the percussion
represent a clockwork rhythm that gives
way to a heartbeat as the singers remind us
that when we are fully present to love, even
the idea of time itself can disappear.
11567976 SATB w/ Percussion. .M 3.20
A Time to Talk—Ruth Morris Gray. Featur-
ing text by Robert Frost, this choral setting
shares the message that taking time to talk
with a friend can be more important than the
task at hand. Mixed meter and contrasts
between staccato and legato singing make
the piece exciting as well as educational.
11611096 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11611097 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
To Sit and Dream—Rosephanye Powell.
"To sit and dream ... all you who are
dreamers, too. Help me make our world
anew. I reach out my hands to you." These
transformative words penned by Langston
Hughes beckon us to reach toward the
dreams of a better world where peace,
equality, and justice reign. Set with a lush
jazz-influenced harmonic palette, the
ethereal and dreamy quality makes this an
interesting and musically sensitive concert
work for mixed or treble choirs.
10091834 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.35
11407373 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
11408453E Full Orchestra ePrint. 201.30
11535478E Concert Band ePrint . 201.30
To the Moon (An den Mond)—Adela
Maddison/arr. William J. Bullock. Setting
a traditional German folk song text,
19th-century composer Adela Maddison
originally wrote this lied for solo voice.
Arranged here with two-part harmony,
the lyrical lines for voice and gentle piano
accompaniment combine beautifully in this
lament to the moon.
11608916 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
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