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The Best New Concert & Festival Selections
Benedicite
Paul David Thomas.
Ideal as a concert opener, this energetic work features a driving piano
part and thoughtful vocal writing. A lyrical middle section offers lovely
contrast before building to a thrilling finale. Accessible to learn and
enjoyable to sing!
11641400 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11641401 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Beyond the Sea
Reginal Wright.
A setting of Christina Rossetti's poem A Song of Flight, this uplifting
selection is a celebration of freedom, action, and courage. Its
flowing lyrical lines are paired with a supportive and driving piano
accompaniment.
11639535 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95
11613703 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95
The Bird
Ayrian Norman.
Chaos ensues when a bird flies loose in a house in this quirky work
for treble choir. With piano and a fluttering flute part, the piece can be
performed in several combinations: choir and flute, choir and piano, or
all three together. The choral score includes suggested movement and
cues as your ensemble dodges the swooping bird and attempts to get it
out of the house. Hilarious and fun!
11641430 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Bluestem
Joseph Piontek.
With a spirited Americana style, this original concert work has the feel
of a folk song but with an uplifting text that is sure to inspire. Ideal for
graduations, year-end events, or any concert, this approachable piece
will be a favorite. "Just lift your eyes up to the skies, and the stars will
lead you home."
11639340 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
A Brand-New Song
Karl Hitzemann.
An ode to music, this song celebrates how music can change the
world by bringing us together. A catchy, heartwarming melody is
accompanied by optional accessible harmonies and the choice of piano
accompaniment or a moving instrumental track. Perfect for any choir, in
any performance at any time of year!
11643832 Two-Part opt. Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11643833 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
Cantate Domino
Mark Hayes.
Pure energy from start to finish, this dynamic original work incorporates
both Latin and English lyrics that are brought to life by the toccata-like
piano accompaniment. Vocal layering facilitates teaching, mixed meter
enhances text declamation, and driving syncopations propel the piece
toward a dramatic ending. Perfect as a concert opener!
10089736 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11641361 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11195622 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10089738 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Above, Beyond, Sing On!
Tracy Wong.
A joyful and expressive setting of the composer's own text, this
selection is inspired by geographical features of Newfoundland. Gentle
phrases, nimble rhythms, and a soaring descant honor the bonds
created between choral singers, going above and beyond boundaries
of time and space.
11639564 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 4.95
11639563 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 4.95
Actus
Ryan Main.
With a cinematic accompaniment and compelling rhythmic energy, this
intense work that brings Marcus Aurelius' timeless wisdom to life strikes
a perfect balance between accessibility and sophistication. The Latin
text reminds us that "the obstacle is the way," while the vocal lines are
carefully constructed with limited ranges and exciting tension.
11617209 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11641785 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11641786 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11617211 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Afternoon on a Hill
Remel Derrick.
Edna St. Vincent Millay's poetry is given a fresh and hopeful musical
setting with a flowing compound meter. Conveying a sense of wonder,
appreciation, and respect for the natural world, this selection features
lyrical lines in both piano and voices along with delightfully uplifting
harmonies. It is featured in the anthology Accessible and Beautiful.
11613702 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95
Alea Iacta Est
Ehan Hartung.
Weaving together Latin quotes from Julius Caesar, Plutarch, and
Marcus Aurelius into a story of overcoming fate and taking control
of one's life, this modern original work takes the listener on an epic
journey. With a stirring cello, piano, and djembe accompaniment, the
driving rhythms, whispered chants, and layered melodies will help
inspire a powerful performance.
11589491 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11636470 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11636471 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Anything
Ayrian Norman.
In a driving style full of excitement and adventure, this encouraging
song of purpose, self-esteem, and honorable duty can be easily learned
and effectively performed. A perfect choice for graduation, moving-on
ceremonies, or any celebration of new beginnings, it instills confidence
and affirms character development. Exciting and empowering!
11641359 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11510551 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Axolotl
Mark Burrows.
A playful and educational tribute to the beloved and critically
endangered Mexican salamander, this original song is easy to learn
and fun to sing. Written as a two- or three-part canon with optional
percussion, the work combines lively music with lyrics that share
fascinating axolotl facts.
11641397 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
