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Christmas Sacred & Spirituals
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I'll Fly Away
arr. Brandon Boyd.
Ideal for concerts and festivals, this gospel favorite is given a fresh
and contemporary setting. With an uptempo groove, infectious vocal
harmonies, a fun piano accompaniment, and the option to add electric
bass and drums, your choir is sure to feel and spread joy!
11316650 SATB Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11638910 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
11336003 Instrumental Parts- Bass & Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Inkosi Namandla
arr. Michael Barrett.
Opening as a slow and symbolic prayer asking God for strength
to stand against injustice and wrongdoing, this isiZulu song is a
reimagining of the popular traditional Tshwane church song Ke na
le modisa. It moves to an up-tempo section midway, generating
excitement and motion as it moves toward its dynamic conclusion.
There are notated parts included for djembe and shekere to enhance
the texture.
11567954 SATB Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.60
11640191 TTBB Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.60
It's a Republic (If You Can Keep It)
Kyle Pederson.
Written to mark America's 250th birthday, this vibrant work sets the
words of Franklin, Roosevelt, and Lincoln in an engaging show-style
setting. A narrated opening over a driving piano groove leads to a
steady build of energy, making it a flexible and memorable choice to
culminate a program.
11635360 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.60
Joy! Joy!
Jacob Narverud.
An ideal concert opener or closer for treble choir, this bright and
cheerful setting of Pamelia Yule's exuberant text features catchy
melodic lines, bold cluster chords, and lighthearted "la la la" refrains.
The rhythmic piano accompaniment supports the voices throughout,
making this a superb choice for concerts, contests, and festivals.
11631499 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11631498 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Jubilate Deo
Michael John Trotta.
Designed to be flexible for either SAB or SATB choirs with optional
tenor notes, this exquisite setting of a Latin translation of Psalm 100
utilizes close harmonies and cluster cadences to effectively portray the
text. Carefully chosen harmonies and modulations will help your choir
sing expressively and beautifully.
11593209 SAB or SA(T)B, opt. Tenor, A Cappella . . . . . . . . ME 3.05
11638156 SAB or SA(T)B, opt. Tenor, w/ Piano . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.15
Kama Muta
Aaron Gage.
Full of heart and rich in meaning, this original work set in English and
based on the Sanskrit phrase kama muta beautifully captures the
feeling of the phrase, which means "moved by love." With a flowing
piano accompaniment, soaring vocal lines, memorable melodies, and
optional djembe, it's a powerful addition to any concert.
11641939 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11641940 SAB or Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11641941 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Homeland
Grace Coberly.
Written for the composer's choir, this song is a letter to loved ones
expressing the joy of good memories and the sadness of leaving one
another. Perfect for graduation, end-of-year concerts, or any time of
year, this touching work features beautiful a cappella harmonies and a
tender feel.
11580581 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
11580825 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
11606388 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
I Can' Tarry
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs.
Rhythmic, exciting, and full of energy, this unaccompanied arrangement
of a traditional spiritual is an excellent concert selection for tenor-bass
choirs. With classic close a cappella harmonies, it will make an ideal
choice for small or large ensembles to showcase blend and versatility.
11639335 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
I Found Something I Was
Searching For
Pinkzebra.
With uplifting energy and memorable melodies, this radiant original
song about the exhilaration of discovery can inspire singers and
audiences to celebrate the things that bring true fulfillment. Pop-style
vocal lines and plenty of repetition make this fun to sing, and the
motivational lyrics are a great choice for graduations, final concerts, or
any general programming.
11640281 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11640282 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11640283 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11640284 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11643971 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
I Know I Been Changed
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs.
Similar in style to Gibbs' arrangements of Now Let Me Fly and Swing
Low, Sweet Chariot, this stunning arrangement highlights the conviction
of the traditional spiritual through rich choral textures and a solid
rhythmic drive. With slow cadence and a minor key that expresses the
longing for better days, it allows more advanced treble choirs to explore
the historical context with musical sensitivity.
11640193 SSAA Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 3.50
I Sit Before Flowers
Emile Deedes-Vincke.
Expressive text painting, moments of mixed meter, and gentle divisi
textures create a unique soundscape that feels both beautiful and
deeply moving.
11640793 SSATB Divisi or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.60
I Would Live in Your Love
Michael John Trotta.
Set with a simple melody that unfolds into independent parts, this
inspirational setting of Sara Teasdale's Pulitzer Prize-winning text is
a lovely lyrical selection for treble choir. "I would empty my soul of the
dreams that have gathered in me, I would beat with your heart as it
beats, I would follow your soul as it leads."
11638154 SA opt. Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.15
