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Adult Community Choir | Concert Works
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Golden Field (Guhm-Jan-Dee)—Hye-Young
Cho. In this emotional and lyrical piece for
advanced ensembles, the tragic sadness of losing
a loved one combines with the vibrant vitality of
spring. The four-hand piano accompaniment and
the melodies of the flute and oboe (or traditional
Korean daegeum and piri) add to the pictorial and
folk-like expression of the poem.
11615660 SATB divisi or SSAATTBB
w/ Piano Four Hands,
Flute & Oboe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
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.
11613320 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Hope Arirang—Hyo-Won Woo. Blending
musical elements both familiar and new, this
piece reimagines the traditional Korean folksong
Arirang. Featuring four soloists, four-hand piano
accompaniment, traditional Korean instruments,
and optional audience participation, a rich musical
tapestry weaves together traditional cultural
roots with contemporary stylistic elements. The
words, written by the composer, reflect themes
of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
A translation and phonetic pronunciation guide
are provided. The piece calls for a Korean drum
and taepyeongso; however, options for Western
instruments are suggested to make it more
accessible. Instrumental parts and the optional
audience participation parts are available for free
download from the publisher.
11611788 SATB w/ 4-Hand Piano, opt.
Percussion & C Instrument . . . . 5.00
I Saw What I Saw—Sara Groves/arr. Susan
LaBarr. "Your courage asks me what I'm afraid
of and what I know of love." Penned by singer-
songwriter Sara Groves, this song was inspired
by her thoughts after a trip to help people in need
overseas. Expressing empathy and compassion,
this choral adaptation with piano and optional
cello is a gorgeous concert setting that is timely
and impactful.
11618471 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
I Shall Be Released—Bob Dylan/arr. Adam Podd
& Matt Podd. Bob Dylan's iconic song of universal
connection and desire for freedom is reimagined
for a modern concert setting by the Podd brothers.
Warm choral harmonies and a beautiful piano
accompaniment bring the words to life: "I see my
light come shining from the west unto the east.
Any day now, I shall be released."
11641980 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
I Sing Because I'm Happy—arr. Kenneth Padden/
adapt. Rollo Dilworth. Adapted from the gospel-
style interpretation of the hymn His Eye Is on the
Sparrow originally performed and recorded by the
Georgia Mass Choir, this setting is an inspirational
choice for gospel, church, and concert choirs.
11614978 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
I'll Be There for You (Theme from "Friends")—
Michael Skloff/arr. Andy Beck. Sophisticated yet
simple, this sensitive treatment of the theme from
"Friends" makes you hear the song in a whole
new way. When you slow down the tempo and
take out those iconic handclaps, it becomes a
timeless ballad worthy of concert performance.
Accompanied by piano with optional cello, the voice
parts use a variety of textures to give this emotional
arrangement a poignant perspective.
11641807 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Il est bel et bon—Pierre Passereau/arr. Russell
Robinson. This classic French madrigal is a
teaching staple and concert highlight. Perfect
for teaching precision and independence of
line, this polyphonic Renaissance piece can be
performed a cappella or with the optional piano
accompaniment in the style of a lute. In French
throughout, and it's just fun to sing!
11611367 SSA opt. Piano Accomp.. . . . . . 2.25
Ilus Haal—Margrit Kits/arr. Laura Jekabsone.
Celebrating the relationship between Estonian
and Latvian folk music, this was written in honor of
Estonia's 100th anniversary. This contemporary a
cappella concert arrangement features a fresh vibe,
with percussive elements, vocables, and Latvian
lyrics with a pronunciation guide and translation.
11618453 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
In Noctem—Nicholas Hooper/arr. Andy Beck.
Featured in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood
Prince, this shadowy cinematic selection has
a secular text in both English and Latin. The
haunting minor-key theme is harmonized in
shimmering thirds that float above distant staccato
chanting, and a minimalist piano part mirrors the
film score's bell-like tones.
11613275 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
It's You I Like (from "Mister Rogers' Neighbor-
hood")—Fred Rogers/arr. David von Kampen.
Fred Rogers' sincere message of gratitude
and appreciation is captured in this lush and
timeless concert jazz arrangement crafted for
the Oakwood Aeolians. With an optional trumpet
feature, this otherwise a cappella setting is sure
to be an emotional and musical statement in any
concert program.
11620651 SATB w/ opt. Bb Trumpet . . . . . 2.85
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.
11638156 SAB or SA(T)B, opt. Tenor,
w/ Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Keep on the Sunny Side—J. Howard Entwisle/
arr. Dwight Bigler. In a world with never-ending
difficulties, this song reminds us to find the positive
things in life and be kind to one another. Featuring
fun, quick-to-learn choir parts and optional double
bass, this arrangement is accompanied by a lively
swing piano part inspired by 1900s New Orleans.
Perfect as a concert closer!
11640196 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Kyrie Eleison—Michael Ware. Interwoven Latin
and English statements of "Kyrie eleison" and
"Lord God, have mercy" form a beautiful choral
texture, while an optional soprano solo adds
shimmer and warmth. This anthem is easy to
learn and sings well as a meditation or reflective
moment, appropriate for worship services and
sacred concerts alike.
11643037 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Kyrie eleison in G Major (Lord, Have Mercy)—
Rosephanye Powell. Experience the breathtaking
beauty of Powell's passionate and compelling
setting of this ancient Latin text. With expressive
vocal lines and a richly crafted piano accomp-
animent, it is true to her signature style while also
being accessible to more advanced choirs.
11617168 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Lazarus Drug (from "Bluey")—Meg Washington/
arr. Katerina Gimon. Australian singer-songwriter
Meg Washington's song was immortalized as
the final music in the special episode of Disney's
"Bluey" entitled The Sign. A powerful testament
to love, hope, and faith, this concert arrangement
complete with optional Bluey-influenced
instrumental parts enhances the narrative with
cascading melodic vocal lines that embody
renewal and transformation.
11614977 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Leaving on a Jet Plane—John Denver/arr. Mac
Huff. An early John Denver ballad from the mid
'60s that became a #1 hit for Peter, Paul and Mary,
this poignant song carries emotion in its heartfelt
lyrics and memorable melody. It translates
beautifully in this smooth and satisfying concert
pop version with close harmonies for divisi choirs
with piano.
11620655 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Lift Ev'ry Voice—Edryn J. Coleman. Civil rights
activist James Weldon Johnson's familiar text
is given a fresh voice in this exuberant setting.
Ideal as an opening selection, it has fanfare-like
opening and closing sections and a central section
representing the loud, rolling sea. This piece is also
featured in the anthology Accessible and Beautiful.
11613708 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
11639536 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
