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Concert & Festival
Temporal—arr. Diana V. Saez & Suzzette Ortiz.
An exciting concert selection for mixed choirs, this
arrangement of a traditional plena is both authentic
and accessible. Plena is an Afro-Puerto Rican
rhythm that blends melodic and rhythmic elements
from Spanish and African musical influences. With
a piano accompaniment and notated percussion
lines, this is a dynamic choice for any time of year!
11535672 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Ten Thousand Miles Away—arr. Steven
Mark Kohn & Austin Echols. A flowing piano
accompaniment supports expressive choral
writing in this arrangement of a traditional Irish
sea song, giving it both energy and warmth.
Mature men's choirs and advanced high school
TB ensembles will appreciate its lyrical style and
accessible yet rewarding textures.
11640824 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
The Fire Dance of Luna—Darius Lim. Full of
dramatic contrasts, this mesmerizing selection is
inspired by a fantasy story of children who lived
on the moon and danced around a powerful fire
celebrating the beauty and grandeur of the moon
through song. A beautiful legato opening develops
into quick rhythmic writing, while bold dynamics
and a virtuosic piano accompaniment add even
more excitement to this incredibly engaging work.
11627000 SSAATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
The Lake Isle of Innisfree—Grace Coberly.
Serene and soothing, this setting of William
Butler Yeats' familiar text imagines a corner of the
world untouched by fear and tragedy - a place so
serenely beautiful that we might finally rest there.
Tender a cappella harmonies, flowing melodic
lines, and gradual dynamic changes beautifully
paint the text and require sensitive singing, making
this a welcome selection for more advanced
choirs.
11581011 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
There Is a Balm in Gilead—arr. Benjamin
Harlan. A choral classic, now available in a
newly engraved updated edition with some new
interpretative markings, this expressive setting of
the traditional spiritual has been widely performed
since its original release. Beautiful flowing lines
and harmonies capture the essence of the hopeful
and redemptive text.
11643875 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
There Will Be Stars—Douglas E. Wagner. From
Stars Tonight, this lesser-known Sara Teasdale
text reflects on the enduring nature of the stars
compared with the fleetingness of human life.
Lyrical melodies and closer harmonies evoke a
quiet sense of wonder that ebbs and flows.
11641436 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
These Are the Stars (A Tribute to America's
Heroes)—Robyn Butterfield Buttars/arr. Kurt
Bestor. A moving tribute to courage, sacrifice, and
freedom, this heartfelt original patriotic work traces
the path of freedom and honors the heroes who
have served and continue to serve our country.
With its soaring melody and stirring lyrics, it will
resonate for any patriotic occasion or concert.
11643721 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11643722 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Thula Thul—arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Featuring
simple, easy-to-learn repeating melodies and
harmonies, this gentle setting of a traditional South
African lullaby is supported with a flowing piano
accompaniment and optional shaker. At just under
two minutes, it offers an achievable yet rewarding
challenge for young choirs. A pronunciation guide
and translation is provided.
11641439 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
The Thunderstorm—Laura Farnell. "Flashing,
crashing, rolling and rumbling, growling and
grumbling, comes the thunderstorm!" Eugene
Hall's text is dramatically set with a pounding
piano accompaniment and optional bass drum
and rain stick in this creative original work. Cued
notes that can add soprano divisi offer flexibility,
and repetition, unison, and doubled lines bring
accessibility that guarantees success and appeal
for developing choirs.
11596668 SATB or S(S)ATB . . . . . . . . ME 3.50
'Til We Meet Again—Lisa Longe. A sweet
send-off that will create lasting memories, this
gentle and heartfelt original is an ideal choice to
close a concert or for graduation and moving-up
celebrations. Built with varied choral textures, a
legato melody, and sensible vocal ranges for all
parts, it's an easily learned gem that wishes a
friend well on life's next journey.
11641843 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11641844 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Time—Jennifer Lucy Cook. The line between
time's reality and its invention is blurry. This modern
concert work borrows heavily on contemporary a
cappella harmonies and techniques to create an
engaging texture that highlights the fleeting nature
of time. Time insists upon eluding us; we can only
notice the fact that time has been winking at us all
along. This music is a way of winking back.
11513832 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11568877 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11513833 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Tshotsholoza (Go Forward)—arr. Jeffery L.
Ames. This rousing arrangement of the popular
South African freedom song has become a
standard in the choral repertoire. With call-and-
response vocals, Xhosa text, and rhythmic
percussion accompaniment, it transports the
listener to South Africa, where the song is often
referred to as the unofficial anthem of the country.
It was used in the soundtrack of the Oscar-
nominated movie "Invictus," and served as South
Africa's battle call at the 2010 World Cup.
10276407 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
3304220 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
Ubi Caritas—Ola Gjeilo. Originally published for
mixed voices, this stunning work has reached a
large audience in a very short time and has been
published in SSAA and TTBB voicings to meet
the growing demand. It is an exceptionally strong
choice for every a cappella choir!
10025943 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.15
10046201 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.15
10067366 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.15
Uhelssigu Taryeng—Jinsil Lee. Inspired by
traditional Korean taryeng (taryeong) folk art with
rhythmic refrains and colloquial language, this
unique original work contains phrases that enrich
the rhythm and atmosphere without conveying
specific meaning. Rhythmic and challenging,
these repetitive rhythmic motifs are woven into
a dynamic interplay of voices, culminating in a
powerful climactic finish.
11639324 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 3.00
Unclouded Day (from "Heavenly Home")—J.K.
Alwood/arr. Shawn Kirchner. First written as the
bright, opening movement of Heavenly Home:
Three American Songs, this enduring gospel
favorite is set with a straightforward first verse and
chorus. The next two verses combine traditional
bluegrass vocal style with counterpoint and fugue,
resulting in a crescendo of excitement in roof-
raising fashion as the choir sings "in the city that is
made of gold."
10309004 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
10910968 TTBB Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
Until I Reach My Home—arr. Brandon A. Boyd.
Based on primary source material, this dynamic
arrangement of the traditional spiritual brings
great gospel flavor in the chosen harmonies and
excellent piano accompaniment. Upbeat and
powerful, you can add bass and percussion or
the full orchestration for an even greater effect.
Historical research including a guide to hidden
messages as well as pronunciation considerations
is also included. A tremendous closer!
10945755 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
11202068 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
11535638 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
11565003 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10955284 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . . 25.00
11202070 Rhythm Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
11202069 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
Waiting (Girl with a Pearl Earring)—Emily
Crocker. Inspired by Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl
Earring, this three-part treble work reflects the
struggles and resilience of young women, moving
from heartache to a message of hope.
11640830 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.50
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