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Concert & Festival
Can We Sing the Darkness to Light?—Kyle
Pederson. The text of this work invites the listener
to imagine a world without weapons of war where
the human experience is defined through the lens of
mercy and compassion. The music is peaceful and
very appropriate to the text, with little divisi in the
choral parts and a supportive piano accompaniment.
10994208 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.80
11372826 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
Celebrate Us!—Rosephanye Powell. Celebrate
the beautifully unique "sisters" in your life with this
joyous and exuberant piece. Empowering lyrics
and energetic part-writing characterize this song
about standing together in unity. Perform with
piano alone or add the optional bass and drum
accompaniment for an even stronger sound!
11547964 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.35
11627649 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.60
11547967E Instru Parts - SSAA ePrint . . . 40.30
11627680E Instru Parts - SSA ePrint. . . . . 40.30
Cindy—arr. Alice Parker. Alice Parker's classic
arrangement of this American folk classic has
been a standard in the tenor-bass repertoire for
years. Now also available for mixed choirs, as
adapted by Jacob Narverud; it retains all of the
original vocal lines and still features the tenors and
basses. It's a rhythmic and lighthearted tune that
everyone will enjoy!
11639321 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.60
10474874 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.15
City Called Heaven—arr. Josephine Poelinitz. If
you have an expressive soloist, consider this slow,
soulful spiritual arrangement, expertly edited by
Henry Leck of the Indianapolis Children's Choir.
1841709 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
3280922 Three-Part Treble or SSA. . ME 2.05
Come and Go (To That Land)—arr. Brandon
A. Boyd. Brimming with upbeat gospel style, this
arrangement partners two traditional spirituals,
Come and Go to That Land and I'll Be Singing Up
There. With a stylized piano accompaniment that
can be further enhanced with bass and drums,
an opportunity to feature soloists, and a stacking
gospel bridge that vamps right until the close, it's
a strong and memorable closer.
11591420 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
A Cool Breeze—Bryan Sharpe. A simple, thought-
ful text joins a peaceful, flowing melody in this
original work for young voices. Reflecting on the
characteristics of nature, this piece is playful and light,
featuring unison singing and easy-to-learn harmonies.
The accompaniment provides gentle momentum,
carrying the tune to its reflective conclusion.
11641391 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Crven Fesic (A Red Fez)—arr. Tracey Craig
McKibben & Michelle Christensen. Carefully
arranged for younger voices, this exciting
Bosnian folk tune is both accessible and fun to
sing. With upbeat rhythms and playful twists,
this arrangement offers a unique and rewarding
challenge, with a pronunciation guide to support
learning the text.
11641409 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Dance!—Robert T. Gibson. An outside-the-box
rhythmic explosion that culminates with a notated
step routine! Lyrics encourage listeners to
"dance to the rhythm of your own drum,"
embracing individuality and celebrating
differences. Vocal and body percussion and
satisfying parallel harmonies all add to the soul
of this piece. Step instructions are included in
the octavo, and an instructional video by the
composer is available.
11503184 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11594332 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11503185 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11594331 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
Dashing Away with the Smoothing Iron—arr.
John Leavitt. Perfect for concerts and contests,
this a cappella setting of a classic English folk
song is jovial, upbeat and full of energy. A
spirited 6/8 meter is paired with accessible vocal
harmonies, making this selection easy to learn
and fun to sing!
11641960 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11641961 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Day of Fire and Sun—Kate Crellin. This energetic
and rhythmic setting of the Sara Teasdale text is a
true standout! With both a contemporary feel and
artistic choral integrity, this is a piece that directors
will love teaching and singers will love performing.
The SATB and SSAA versions are a cappella,
while the SAB version is accompanied, offering a
more accessible option.
11510556 SATB A Cappella . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11641369 SAB with Piano . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11393878 SSAA A Cappella . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Der Apfel—Antonin Dvorak/arr. Jacob Narverud.
With contrasting sections, a playful piano
accompaniment, and many teaching moments,
this evocative and rhythmic lied has been skillfully
arranged for mixed choir. An excellent choice
for festivals and contests. A translation and
pronunciation guide are included, making this
selection accessible to many choirs.
11632930 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
Dide ta Deo—arr. Mark Weston. Featuring vocal
layering and accessible ranges, this upbeat
adaptation of a Nigerian folk song tells the story of
a safe return home. Percussion parts complement
the driving piano part, and a translation and
pronunciation guide are included.
11641372 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11172827 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10520010 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11641373 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Does the World Say?—Kyle Pederson. "Take my
hand, don't let go..." This inspirational selection
about the pressures the world throws at us
is an empowering and lyrical work that
will inspire singers and audiences. A free SEL
(Social-Emotional Learning) PDF guide is
also available.
11502629 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
11392436 SA, SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
11606289 TB, TTB or TTBB . . . . . . . . ME 3.30
Dona Nobis Pacem (A Choral Sonata)—Ludwig
van Beethoven/arr. James E. Green & Valerie
Showers Crescenz. The second movement
of Beethoven's Sonata No. 8, "Pathétique," is
reimagined in this expressive choral adaptation.
Latin text for "Grant us peace" provides contrast
to the sonata's dramatic opening.
11642115 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
Draw the Circle Wide—Mark A. Miller. Gordon
Light's text is powerful by itself, but when added
to music composed by Mark Miller it becomes an
anthem of unity for all people and all generations.
10061177 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
The Dream Keeper (from "Trilogy of Dreams")
—Rollo Dilworth. A persistent underlying rhythm
gives this setting of the Langston Hughes poem
a powerful, mysterious drive. "Bring me all of your
dreams, you dreamers. Bring me all of your Heart
melodies, that I may wrap them in a blue cloud cloth
away from the too-rough fingers of the world..."
10070633 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
10011858 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
The Dream Keeper—Khyle B. Wooten. Featuring
an inspirational text by Langston Hughes, this
melodic original work for treble choir is set to a
lovely piano accompaniment and an obbligato for
C or B-flat instrument. With conservative vocal
ranges and lyrical lines, it is a highly accessible
choice for developing choirs.
11639339 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55
Dum spiro spero—Daniel Brinsmead.
Embodying perseverance and determination,
three short Latin phrases are interspersed with
empowering English lyrics that call us to stay
hopeful and face challenges in life with courage
and resolve. With mixed and asymmetrical meter,
the rhythmically compelling melodic lines are
memorable, accentuated by handclaps and an
active piano accompaniment.
11618465 SA or SSA (opt. Descant). . . M 3.50
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