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Concert & Festival
Achieved Is the Glorious Work (from "The
Creation")—Franz Joseph Haydn/arr. Matthew
Michaels. An excellent choice for contest
or festival, this chorus from Haydn's "The
Creation" offers a superb introduction to Classical
style. Available for both mixed and treble choirs,
this work is perfect for school and community
choirs alike.
3003076 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
11641947 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
3302424 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Ad Astra (To the Stars...)—Jacob Narverud.
Highly rhythmic in both accompaniment and
voices with independent vocal lines, this work
simply radiates energy with a message of
hope and empowerment: "To the stars through
difficulties, look upward, move forward, leave all
cares behind." Impressive and accessible!
11162004 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
11559612 SATB Extended Edition . . . . M 2.50
10846403 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
11501685 Two-Part Mixed/opt. Alto . . . M 2.50
11501674 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
10990329 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
11370919 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11559613 Full Score & Parts . . . . . . . . . 48.00
After the Rain—Sarah Quartel. Setting words
by Chief Dan George, this optimistic work
reminds us that there is still beauty to be found
in times of trouble and that difficult days will not
last forever. This sensitive setting uses triplets
against duplets to give a sense of fluidity to the
melodic phrasing.
11592360 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.95
11415038 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.95
Ahlan Wa Sahlan (Welcome)—Kyle Pederson.
Born of a collaborative effort by area International
Schools for a Middle Eastern (Omani) choral
festival, this original work combines the Arabic
language and style with some short English
phrases to welcome and make all feel included
like family. An opening section presents a
lyrical unison or solo melody before opening
up to a syncopated choral texture that includes
choreography suggestions.
11592517 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
Al Shlosha D'varim—Allan Naplan. Al Shlosha
D'varim is a lyrical setting of an essential maxim
from Jewish morality laws, translated to mean:
"The world is sustained by three things: by truth,
by justice, and by peace." This has become a
standard in the choral repertoire.
10071263 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3012796 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
Alfonso XII—arr. Sarah Martinez. Beloved
throughout the Spanish-speaking world, this Latin
American folk song is about the King of Spain,
Don Alfonso, losing his wife, Mercedes. In this
thoughtful arrangement, the composer draws
on a variant from Tabasco, Mexico, beautifully
honoring the language and culture of origin with
optional solos, a lyrical piano accompaniment, and
compelling harmonies that support the melody.
11641394 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
All Things New—Elaine Hagenberg. Known
for her exquisite lyricism and soaring melodies,
Hagenberg delivers an exceptional original
setting of Frances Havergal's text that provides a
message of hope that is so needed. A shimmering
accompaniment and easily learned vocal lines
open this up to choirs of all sizes.
11375949 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11594021 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Alleluia—Elaine Hagenberg. This joyous and
rhythmic a cappella setting of St. Augustine's text
in a buoyant 7/8 meter is brimming with vitality
and energy. The contrasting middle section
offers expansive lines and lush harmonies which
propel the music into exciting key changes and a
climactic ending. A wonderful opening selection!
11196226 SATB Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 3.25
An American Trilogy—arr. Tom Anderson.
Three short patriotic staples are included in
this flexible must-have for concerts, community
events, holidays, and games. Perform each
brief arrangement separately or combine them
into a set, a cappella or accompanied. These
no-nonsense treatments have just enough
contemporary flair to sound relevant today yet
remain tasteful and effective for years to come.
Includes The Star-Spangled Banner; My Country
'Tis of Thee and America the Beautiful.
11641788 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
The Angel—Ivo Antognini. This poignant setting of
a poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence
captures the sadness and sense of longing for
lost childhood and innocence. The SATB version
is Antognini's original, while the SSAA version is
adapted and arranged in a different key, allowing
the beautiful a cappella harmonies to shimmer in
a more suitable vocal range for treble voices.
11202057 SATB Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.80
11626078 SSAA Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
Antiphonal Fanfare—Andy Beck. An outstanding
opening selection at any time of year, this vibrant
piece features joyful English and Latin text, with a
pronunciation guide included. Call-and-response
figures as well as countermelodies provide an
engaging introduction to two-part singing and
work well as a processional or antiphonally, as
the title suggests.
11641790 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
As Time Swiftly Flies Away (Gia lore sen
volano)—W.A. Mozart/arr. William J. Bullock. A
short and sweet arrangement of Chorus No. 20
from Mozart's Ascanio in Alba, this selection offers
an accessible way for treble choirs to learn about
Mozart's contributions to opera and the musical
style of the Classical era. It can be performed in
English or Italian; an optional string quartet adds
further authenticity.
11619289 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11619290 String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
Beautiful—Mike Wilson. With lyrics that describe
the wonder of a new sunrise and the serenity of
a walk in a cool green wood, this song speaks
to the grace and simplicity found in the beauty
of nature. Beginning in unison, this peaceful
selection unfolds into optional two- or three-part
harmony, including a call-and-response section in
the chorus. A simply beautiful ode to this planet.
11643856 SSA opt. Two-Part or Unison E 2.30
11643857 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 21.95
Begin Again—Daniel Brinsmead. Relatable to
choirs of all ages, this composition features an
encouraging text of renewal and hope. A brilliant
blend of gently flowing and rhythmic, introspective
and empowering, this heartwarming treble feature
offers singers and listeners a time to pause, reflect,
and embrace the opportunity to begin anew.
11618460 SA or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.40
Bellow—Moira Smiley. Bright, full-bodied, and
bold for mixed choir. The lead voice gestures and
moves to express the story, and the ensemble
stomps and claps to create a complex, joyous,
and raucous pulse.
11640770 SSAA Divisi or SSAAA . . . . M 4.10
11640771 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair—arr.
Andrew Parr. This lyrical setting of the well-known
Appalachian folk song is ideal for a beginning
mixed choirs.
11640772 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
Bonjour, Paris—Jim Papoulis. A charming
selection for developing choirs, this work blends
English and French text with a gentle waltz, and
is mostly in unison with just a few echoes and
one moment of optional divisi. Melodic, lyrical,
and accessible, this piece invites singers and
audiences alike into a world of elegance and joy.
11641955 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
By Night—Elaine Hagenberg. Harriet Prescott
Spofford's poem describes a young woman who
discovers a bold new world of thrilling beauty
when she ventures beyond her familiar walls.
Accompanied by piano and optional violin, cello,
and percussion, this dramatic work depicts the
text in epic fashion, alternating between sections
of galloping frenetic energy and sedate periods of
calm chordal harmony. An exhilarating piece!
11502585 SATB Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
11397314 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
11502586 Instrumental Parts - SATB . . . 35.00
11502305 Instrumental Parts - SSAA . . . 35.00
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