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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
11639539 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 4.95
11536304 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 4.95
These Things Shall Never Die
Michael John Trotta.
"The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our hearts in youth ...
The striving after better hopes - these things can never die." Captivating
melodies and lush harmonies depict the triumph of all that is enduring in
this setting of Charles Dickens' poetry. An optional oboe obbligato adds
a shimmer to the soaring soprano line that is simply gorgeous.
11637939 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.50
They Went to Sea in a Sieve
Douglas E. Wagner.
This minor-key treble treasure features words from Edward Lear's
whimsical collection of poems, The Jumblies. Verses are sung primarily
in unison with occasional call and response, and the main chorus
functions like a round-making this charming piece a perfect step into
two-part singing.
11641835 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
Three for TB
Victor C. Johnson.
Designed to showcase tenor-bass choirs with style and energy, this
dynamic collection of three distinctive a cappella works is great fun and
a great value. From the lively concert opener Sing, Brothers, Sing! to
the rhythmically charged African folk-song-style original Jambo Rafiki!
and the rollicking sea-inspired setting of A Life on the Ocean Wave, this
versatile set offers directors exceptional programming options.
11640120 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
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.
10091834 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11407373 SSAA Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11641951 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11408453E Orchestration- Full Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . 201.30
11535478E Instrumental Parts- Concert Band ePrint . . . . . . . . . 201.30
Together
Bethany Main.
With its warm and accessible melody, this heartfelt original pop-style
ballad reminds us that life's journey is not meant to be traveled alone.
Inspired by the profound words of Ram Dass, "We're all just walking each
other home," it's an ideal choice for any choir for graduations, ceremonies,
or any concert occasion where unity and hope take center stage.
11617213 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11641929 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11617215 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Sikiri Sako
Cedrick Howoseb.
Rooted in a Namibian childhood game and sung in Khoekhoegowab,
this rhythmically vibrant piece features call-and-response, sectional
interplay, djembe, and a modern choral sound. It blends cultural
tradition with contemporary style for a compelling performance
experience.
11641938 SATB w/ Djembe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Sing Unto the Sky
Karen Marrolli.
Inspired by the wild and fragile beauty of the high desert of New
Mexico, this original concert work encourages us to give thanks for
nature while challenging us to steward it well. Beginning in unison and
growing to full harmony, it adds layers of interest with the notated parts
for hand drum, body percussion, and features two soloists or small
groups. The hand drum part is available as a free download from the
publisher's website.
11533344 SATB w/ Hand Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
11639320 SSA w/ Hand Drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
Sneezles
Cristi Cary Miller.
Christopher Robin has the the sneezles! The what? A.A. Milne of
Winnie the Pooh fame's charming text uses nonsense words to
describe various maladies that will have your audience laughing right
along with your singers. The whimsical melody is accompanied by a
colorful clarinet and piano accompaniment to create a setting that is just
delightful at any time of year.
11642000 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Song of the Oak
Molly Ijames.
With the effortless appeal of arching folk-like melodies, this original
lyrical work for treble choir portrays the limbs of a stately oak. A flowing
piano accompaniment and optional solo violin round out a musical
journey highlighting the timelessness of trees and the brevity of our
own lives.
11643045 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Songs for the People
Jacob Narverud.
Here's another exciting and rhythmic concert selection from the
composer of Sisi ni Moja and Ad Astra. It features an empowering text
from activist and poet Frances E.W. Harper that speaks of the power
of music to bring people together to overcome many of the challenges
in our world. The singable melodies are written in a popular-song style
that is sure to appeal!
11606111 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11576487 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11606114 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11631618 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11606113 SATB Full Score & Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
11606116 SSA Full Score & Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
11631619 TTB Full Score & Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
Spiritual Quodlibets I-V
Ysaye M. Barnwell.
A quodlibet is a form of music with melodies in counterpoint. This set of
five quodlibets combines several spiritual melodies woven together in
profound harmony. Though these were originally taught by Dr. Barnwell
in the oral-aural tradition, they are now in a newly engraved edition,
updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works.
Please see the list of contents below.
11644024 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 4.95
