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Adult Community Choir | Concert Works
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Concert Works
All Is Miracle—Kyle Pederson. A chant-like musical
setting is paired seamlessly with Charles Anthony
Silvestri's text that calls us to find the miracle in the
beauty of our surroundings. These luminous choral
harmonies are complemented by ethereal solos
and an optional piano accompaniment.
11620714 SATB opt. Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Auld Lang Syne—arr. Dan Forrest. The lesser-
heard original Scottish tune for this folksong is
arranged in this gorgeous setting for choir, piano,
optional soloist, and optional flute or orchestra.
Burns' text speaks meaningfully not only during the
holidays, but anytime as a treasured folksong. This
could also be considered for other ceremonies,
graduations, or any closing/parting.
11621077 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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!
11620622 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Bayanihan—Arianne Abela. Based on the theme
of helping others in need without expecting
anything in return, this a cappella original from
the Philippines offers an exciting challenge for
mixed choirs. A pronunciation guide and optional
percussion parts for bamboo sticks, coconut
shells, or other hand percussion are available as
free downloads from the publisher.
11618206 SATB divisi or SSAATTBB, opt.
Hand Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
Because You Sang—Arianne Abela. With a
melody that is easy to recognize and evocative of
a protest march along with harmonies that carry
a hymn-like quality, this selection speaks to the
power of singing. The first verse begins with a
solitary voice, gradually joined by increasing forces
to create a texture of interwoven vocal parts.
11618207 SATB divisi or SSAATTBB . . . . 3.00
Blue Moon—Richard Rodgers/arr. Kirby Shaw.
Just in time for the movie of the same name, this
Great American Songbook standard remains
timeless as ever in this swingin' arrangement.
Tasteful vocal jazz harmonies and singable
swing rhythms freshen up this beloved Rodgers
and Hart classic. It's an accessible arrangement
with scaled-down optional instrumentation for just
guitar, bass, and drums.
11641792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Cantate Domino—Michael John Trotta. Energetic
and rhythmic, this setting of the traditional Latin
text is the perfect concert opener. Stepwise voice
leading, prepared dissonances, and moderate
ranges make this work accessible, while lush a
cappella harmonies and exciting tempo changes
make it engaging to all who sing and hear it.
Alternate English lyrics are also included.
11616221 SATB divisi or SSATB. . . . . . . . 3.25
A Choice to Change the World—Kevin
Phillip Johnson. With powerful background
gospel harmonies, this piece affords numerous
opportunities to showcase soloists within the
context of a powerful, transformative message.
Including guitar and bass in the second verse, this
will bring positive, hopeful energy to any concert!
11611569 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Closing Prayer (from "Sacred Place")—Alex
Berko. The final movement from the extended
work "Sacred Place," this beautiful setting of a
Wendell Berry text is a poignant reminder of our
connectedness to the world around us. Pedal
tones and a free-flowing tempo create a meditative
feel, achieving the composer's hopes to "provide
a brief moment of respite in our current climate
of unease." In this standalone version, a second
stanza of text has been added that is not present
in the original.
11618189 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11566205 Choral Score- Sacred Place . . 12.00
Common Ground—Jacob Narverud. "We will
listen, comfort, dream, and inspire! We walk on
common ground." Robert Bode's inspirational text
is set in an accessible concert work with steady,
supportive piano accompaniment and moderate
vocal ranges. It's an ideal selection for fostering
unity, trust, and camaraderie within your ensemble.
11639332 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Du bist wie eine Blume—Robert Schumann/
arr. Mari Esabel Valverde. A gorgeous romantic
and lyrical choice for tenor-bass choirs, this choral
adaptation of Schumann's solo lied shines with
elegant simplicity. The German text by Heinrich
Heine is easily handled with the IPA pronunciation
guide and translation included.
11618464 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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
The Entertainer—Scott Joplin/arr. Andy Beck.
You've never heard ragtime like this! Scott
Joplin's signature piano piece is cleverly arranged
for voices with a supportive accompaniment.
Carefully crafted to match the original, the vocal
syllables are intuitive to learn, and a truncated
ABA form makes this two-minute showstopper
come together in no time. Versatile and vibrant,
choirs will love singing this!
11641802 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Eternal—Jacob Narverud. John Henry Newman's
evocative text is beautifully set to music in this
powerful choral work that explores themes of
unity and enduring connection. Celebratory
and rhythmic, this captivating work can be
accompanied by piano or with concert band. A
standout selection!
11611301 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11615074 Band Set & Score- Eternal . . . 95.00
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
Flight—Craig Carnelia/arr. Ryan Murphy.
Beautifully set for concert choirs, this arrangement
of Carnelia's solo song captures the dramatic and
expressive elements of the melody and text. The
lush accompaniment for piano or optional string
quartet adds another layer to the sense of yearning
portrayed in the lyrics. It's an excellent lyrical
choice for honor choirs and concert performances.
11618450 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
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