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Warm Summer Sun—Douglas E. Wagner. Full of
emotion and musical beauty, this radiant setting
of Robert Richardson's text adapted by Mark
Twain bathes singers in the glowing imagery of
a sun-drenched day. Sweeping melodic lines and
an expressive accompaniment carry the warmth
and joy of the text, culminating in a quietly splendid
ending that lingers in the hearts of listeners.
11640121 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Waterfall—Carol Kelley. Explore text painting
and expression with this flowing original work
inspired by nature. Symbolic writing places
cascading voices over a trickling piano backdrop
to illustrate a cleansing waterfall that brings
"peace and blessing." A brief descant in the SSA
version creates the same four-part texture heard
in the mixed voicing. A lovely feature for your
accompanist as well as your singers.
11641854 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11641853 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
We Are Limitless—Dominick DiOrio. Energetic
textures and varied pacing drive this vibrant
setting with bursts of text that capture a youthful
spirit and the joy of singing together. The optional
soprano descant adds extra sparkle to an already
engaging work.
11640831 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
We Are the Music Makers—Reginal Wright. This
lovely setting of the O'Shaughnessy text builds
slowly through its whimsical melodic development.
Accompanied by a beautiful piano part, the
movement in the choral lines leads to a triumphant
and satisfying conclusion.
11408300 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.95
11415037 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.95
11536307 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.95
We Resist—Mark A. Miller. A powerful call for
justice, compassion, and reconciliation, this
original work urges communities to resist hatred,
welcome the stranger, love their neighbor, and
seek to embody faith in action. Easily learned with
a memorable melody, soulful repetition, and an
accessible structure, it allows choirs to sing with
conviction and clarity.
11642476 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 3.15
Where Music Touches Spirit—Robert S. Cohen.
Text by Ronald W. Cadmus is delicately set to
music in this heartwarming selection for mixed
choir. Lush harmonies and gentle syncopations
beautifully paint the text about how music touches
the spirit and blesses the world.
11639704 SATB Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.40
Where the Light Begins—Susan LaBarr.
"Perhaps it does not begin. Perhaps it is always.
... Perhaps this day the light begins in us." Jan
Richardson's rich and universal text is set with
an equally compelling and musically sensitive
setting that connects with singers of all ages.
Approachable vocal lines and a supportive, steady
accompaniment ensure ease of learning and allow
for meaningful performances.
11392537 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
11174706 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
Where the Sun Rises—Jennifer Klein. Beautifully
expressive, this evocative original text reflects
on the comforting thoughts of a new morning. It
highlights and celebrates new beginnings with
soaring melodic passages and an artistic piano
accompaniment. "O, the glory of the radiant
sight. For where the sun rises, I find my hope in
morning's light."
11641446 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
Whisper!—Greg Gilpin. "I need to whisper
something to you. Whisper, whisper something
now!" This creative, energetic, easy piece is great
for teaching dynamics and diction. Your young
singers will have lots of fun making whispering
sounds and going, "Shhh!" At the end, everyone
sings loudly, "Are you listening?" It's very cute!
10810635 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10190894 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10204626 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Who Comes Laughing—Gerda Blok-Wilson.
Welcome the return of spring with this lighthearted
canon! Partnered with a simple Latin text and
melody, this delightful three-part work is available
in several versions. There are both an a cappella
and an accompanied version for treble choir as
well as an accompanied version for SAB choir.
11619306 SAB with Piano . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11619307 Three-Part Treble
A Cappella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11619308 Three-Part Treble
with Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Who Has Seen the Wind?—Bruce Tippette. A
memorable rhythmic melody sets Christina Rossetti's
well-known text in this exciting concert work that will
find a natural home at fall or winter concerts. Offering
many teaching opportunities, choirs can practice
agility, precision, and diction as well as longer legato
phrases that are all well supported with the piano
accompaniment. A great choice for singing with
drama and character for developing choirs!
11566939 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Widmung (Dedication)—Robert Schumann/arr.
Choongwoo Steve Ko. Adapted from one of Schu-
mann's most well-known solo songs, this gorgeous
lied - a declaration of love to his wife, Clara - has been
set in a choral arrangement for tenor-bass voices.
Following the original harmonies from Schumann's
piano accompaniment, it is an expressive and
romantic choice for concert programming.
11639331 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.90
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?—Charles H.
Gabriel/arr. J. David Moore. This wildly popular
arrangement is a favorite with choral festivals all over
the country. Beginning in the style of a bluegrass trio,
the piece opens into a four-part gospel celebration
of the power of song to create community.
10704230 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10341993 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10905701 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
The Word Was God—Rosephanye Powell. What
an impact this august work will have on both choir
and listeners! Compositionally, this is an excellent
piece using impressive techniques that are truly
captivating. The rhythmic structure develops from
the superb interplay between the voices, and the
layering of sound upon sound creates a musical
tapestry. Written in an almost spiritual style, but
definitely not a spiritual, this will make a stunning
choice for larger or festival choirs!
3030707 SSAATTBB A Cappella . . . . M 2.95
8068120 SATB Accompanied . . . . . . . M 2.95
10055030 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
8064800 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
The Years—Jason Meyer. A bold, modern take
on Sara Teasdale's The Years, this original work
pulses with rhythmic momentum and emotional
clarity. With crisp phrasing and dynamic
movement in a driving compound meter, it shapes
the text into a journey both urgent and heartfelt.
11622726 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11641931 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11641932 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Yonder Come Day—arr. Adam Podd & Matt
Podd. With options for bass, percussion,
body percussion, and a cappella singing, this
arrangement of the traditional spiritual from the
Georgia Sea Islands is easy to learn and an
absolute joy to sing.
11545132 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11545143 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11545133 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11545134 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11545135 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11539418 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
You Are Not Alone—Sherry Blevins. Written for
SAB voices with soloist, narration, and piano, this
heartfelt piece offers reassurance and strength
through its message of unity and support. With
its expressive text and accessible writing, it
is a moving choice for concerts, services, or
community events.
11640834 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
You Do Not Walk Alone—Elaine Hagenberg.
"May you always remember when the shadows
fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting
of a traditional Irish blessing is scored in a variety
of voicings with piano. Deft strokes of Celtic styling
within the melody weaves throughout the vocal
texture. Gradually building in intensity, it transitions
into the final stanza with a burst of light, aided by
a key change, then slowly draws to a quiet close.
11166201 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11210446 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11314797 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
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