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Children's Community Choir | Concert Works
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Concert Works
The Ballad of the Witches' Road (Sacred
Chant Version)—Kristen Anderson-Lopez &
Robert Lopez/arr. Roger Emerson. From Marvel
Television's "Agatha All Along," this spooky setting
is the perfect addition to any fall or Halloween
concert. Incorporating modal mixture, pedal tones,
stepwise motion, and rounds, this arrangement is
filled with teaching – and haunting – moments!
11620624 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
Bronte Trilogy II: The Real World Was Wide—
Ayrian Norman. Featuring women composers
and lyricists, The Bronte Trilogy is a set of three
pieces on texts by each of the Bronte sisters:
Charlotte, Emily, and Anne. Available separately
in both mixed and treble voicings, the pieces can
be performed as a set or individually. The second
in the set, this selection transforms a brief quote
from Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre into a powerful
musical moment. Dynamic contrasts, polyrhythms,
chant-like unison, lush harmonies, and a sparkling
piano accompaniment all reflect the protagonist
pushing against physical and social barriers to
become her true self. The other selections in the
set are I Cannot Go and My Spirit Is Soaring.
Extensive program notes and additional resources
are available on the publisher's website.
11620856 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Byem' Bye—arr. Maya Cooper. Calm and
serene, this arrangement of the traditional African
American spiritual reveals the mystery of the stars
coming out one by one in the night sky. The text
follows a repetitive pattern as it counts stars, while
an ethereal piano accompaniment highlights a
feeling of illumination and wonder.
11620696 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Celtic Jubilate—Daniel Brinsmead. Weaving
together traditional Celtic melodies and
harmonies, this rhythmic work features bodhran
or djembe, vocal layering, and handclaps. Joyful
and exciting, it is the perfect opener to concerts at
any time of year!
11618462 SSAA w/ Bodhran or Djembe . . 3.40
Come Back for a Moment—Taylor Shaeffer.
Bursting with energy, this Celtic-style work is a
musical call to let go, run barefoot, and chase
adventure once more. The imaginative text
ignites the spark of youthful imagination, and
the engaging melody travels between major and
minor with plenty of unison and simple harmonies.
Add the optional guitar, percussion, and violin to
bring it to life.
11622715 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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). . . . 3.50
Fidia kai petra (Serpents and Stone)—Kara
Stacy Bedwell. Powerful and dramatic, this
selection uses Greek elements to retell the
story of Medusa from the perspective of Athena,
Medusa, and the horrified chorus. With its
haunting lyrics and dynamic shifts, the music
evokes a sense of mystery and intensity, making
it a standout selection for more advanced
treble choirs. A translation, transliteration,
and IPA transcription of the Greek text are
included in the score.
11611423 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Finding a Breeze—Matt Carlson. With a
contemporary popular ballad style, this original
work with a growth mindset is about breaking
free from the weight of negative thoughts
and being lifted up by positive ones. Plenty of
unison on the flowing melodies and singable
harmonies make this accessible to treble choirs
of all ages.
11618466 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Fly—Ayrian Norman. "I want to jump into the
sky. Fly!" This original concert work is filled
with exuberance as it weaves through different
musical sections in a celebration of following
dreams and aspirations. With a deftly modern
touch, it sings like a musical theater selection
and offers optional solo opportunities that will
thrill your singers. It's creative and inspiring!
11616596 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
For This Joy—arr. Susan LaBarr. Charles Anthony
Silvestri's text breathes new life into an age-old
hymn tune,
LOBE DEN HERREN. Extolling the beauty
of nature and all of life, this modern setting employs
a tenderness and subtlety with a gently spinning
piano accompaniment and clarinet obbligato
throughout that brings awareness to the text.
11618451 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Hashivenu—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. Beautifully set
with a flowing piano part, this arrangement of the
beloved Hebrew canon is a lyrical and expressive
concert selection for any time of year. It begins in
unison, then gradually goes to two and then three
parts, presenting an opportunity for easily learned,
elegant polyphonic harmony. The pronunciation
and translation are included.
11613270 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11613325 Multi-Song Accomp. CD-
PianoTrax 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.99
The Haunting—Meredith Tompkins. Exploring
themes of lingering spirits and echoes of the past,
this spellbinding original work blends ethereal
harmonies with a hauntingly poetic text. With
dynamic contrasts, layered textures, and moments
of delicate phrasing, it challenges singers to
deliver emotive storytelling. A solid choice for fall,
Halloween, or general concerts.
11611603 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Hear the Bells Ring!—Greg Gilpin. A great
opener or closer for your Christmas concert, this
fanfare-like original piece with a secular text is a
quick learn with plenty of punch. Brimming with
buoyant vocal parts and playful "ding-a dings" to
spare, it's equal parts festive and fun.
11613322 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Heartbeat—Kyle Pederson. Following in the
footsteps of his popular Hands Are Knockin', the
composer returns with another original containing
a positive and uplifting message. With a fun piano
part and speech-driven rhythms in a popular song
style, this piece contains a combination of original
lyrics in English and traditional Shona text from
South Africa. It's a perfect concert closer!
11615646 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
