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Aki to Fuyu (Two Songs of the
Seasons)—Andrew Jacobson. Two original
songs under one cover, one for winter and one
for fall, these beautiful songs can be performed
separately or as a set. Featuring poems by
Secretary Shotetsu, a Japanese poet and
monk, these expressive pieces with a flowing
piano motive and optional violin obbligato give
treble singers a lyrical singing experience with
a Japanese text. A pronunciation guide and
translation are provided.
11566957 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Autumn—Ola Gjeilo. Inspired by the
tranquility of nature in Norway's fall season,
this choral work based on the composer's solo
piano piece by the same name is a peaceful
meditation on the wonder of the earth's
changing seasons. Lush harmonies supported
by a rich bass line transport the listener to
a serenely placid pastoral scene with falling
leaves and the change of seasons. Stunning!
11539367 SATB divisi A Cappella . . M 3.15
11640190 Two-Part or SA, w/ Piano M 3.15
Autumn Comes (Under the Harvest
Moon)—arr. Laura Farnell. Designed to be
both flexible and accessible, this arrangement
of a traditional folk song is a great choice for fall
concerts for either middle or high school choirs.
It offers cued-note options to accommodate
limited ranges and is very quickly learned. The
optional cello obbligato and supportive, flowing
piano part enhance the legato lines and will add
a mature quality to your performance.
11673933 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . E 2.30
Autumn Gives Her Hand to
Winter—Keith Loftis. This tranquil original
work celebrates the metamorphosis from fall
into winter. A perennial favorite selection for fall
concerts, the text and tune capture the turning
of the leaves in song.
11513214 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
10512712 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
10010720 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
10873391 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/
arr. Ryan O'Connell. Here's a lush, beautiful a
cappella setting of the old standard tune, with
accessible jazz harmonies and effortless voice
leading. This is a standout ballad for your jazz
or concert choir!
10363356 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
10363357 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Autumn Song—Pinkzebra. A reflective
song about the beauty of autumn colors and
the passage of time, this tender original ballad
compares autumn's peak to a beautiful song
meant to be savored before it fades. With
voicing options for choirs from young to old, it is
a wonderful choice for fall concerts.
11677999 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
11678000 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
11678002 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
11678001 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Autumn Vesper—Audrey Snyder.
This original work sets a well-known Emily
Brontë poem in a lyric song style. Flowing vocal
lines and rich musical colors offer choirs many
opportunities for expressive singing. The SATB
version is adapted and arranged by Jacob
Narverud.
11503160 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
1907294 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
1903970 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . .ME 2.05
Cider Days (Three Apple Wassails)—
arr. Jacob Narverud. Accessible and fun!
United by theme, these three traditional English
folk songs are arranged for mixed a cappella
choir with no divisi. The set includes Apple Tree
Wassail; Apple Ale Wassail and Apple Cider
Wassail. All three can be performed together as
a nicely contrasting trio, in pairs, or individually.
Helpful piano reductions are included. Ideal for
high school or community choirs, they make a
great choice for fall and winter concerts – or any
time of the year!
11631620 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11668756 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Fall Leaves—Penny Rodriguez. With
charming lyrics penned by a seven-year-old
student, this playful song captures the joy of
autumn. A unison verse swirls into simple call
and response and then flows into a bridge with
accessible two-part harmony. A cheerful key
change mimics the tossing of leaves into the air
before tapering to a quiet ending.
11564459 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Guiding Light—Casper Christensen.
Perfect for autumn or any time of year, this
treble feature is reassurance that someone will
be there to catch us if we fall. With a memorable
melody, accessible harmonies, and a beautiful
piano accompaniment, your singers will just love
singing this declaration of friendship.
11592987 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Harvest (The Moon Shines
Down)—Jacob Narverud. This beautiful
autumnal love song features warm harmonies,
expressive dissonance, and lush divisi choral
writing, giving advanced high school and
collegiate mixed choirs a chance to shine. The
ten-year Anniversary Edition contains a new
middle section as well as thoughtful refinements
by the composer.
10586693 SATB divisi
Original Edition . . . . . . . . MA 2.30
11673921 SATB divisi Anniversary
Extended Edition . . . . . . MA 2.15
The Harvest Sun—Casper
Christensen. A stunning fall feature, this
graceful original work evokes the colors of
autumn while capturing the comforting feel
of the changing seasons. The lovely melody
flows throughout the different voice parts and is
supported by carefully crafted countermelodies,
beautiful harmonies, and an optional viola part.
11641433 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
How Do You Tell a Veteran "Thank
You"?—Karl Hitzemann. Honor our veterans
with this beautiful, easily learned song that can
be sung in unison or two parts. Singing this
piece explores an important question and offers
a heartfelt token of appreciation.
11416553 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
11416554 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
La Martiniana—arr. Dan Davison. Though
this Mexican folk song is closely associated with
Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), it can take
on a joyful tone rather than a somber one. With
a left hand imitative of guitar and accessible
vocals, the spirit of this cultural celebration is
captured to a tee. Highly recommended!
11559634 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
The Lights of Diwali—Lois Brownsey
& Marti Lunn Lantz. India's annual festival
of lights is celebrated in this original song
that details various traditions associated with
the celebration, including the food, fireworks,
and colorful rangoli patterns made of sand. In
Bollywood style, plenty of unison phrases and
simple call and response make it a joy to learn
and perform. A great way to learn about and
represent the diversity of your community!
11564484 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11564485 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Momiji (Autumn Leaves)—arr.
Michael Ryan. This setting of a lovely
traditional Japanese song provides a marvelous
multicultural and creative programming gem for
developing choirs. A pronunciation guide and
translation are provided for the Japanese lyrics,
and the second verse may be sung in English.
The addition of hand drum and glockenspiel
will provide a unique color and texture that will
enhance any performance.
11514668 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.45
11525517 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
Moonlit Apples—Luke Flynn. With the
cinematic quality this film composer is known
for, this creative work sets John Drinkwater's
text with accessibility and impact. The stunning
choral lines evoke a sense of mystery and
wonder that match the quality of the text in
a serene soundscape that is ideal for fall or
general concert programming.
11639325 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.70
My November Guest—Thomas Yonke.
An expressive setting of Robert Frost's poetry,
this work blends lyrical phrasing and rich
contemporary harmonies with a subtle jazz-
inflected elegance. Artistic yet highly singable,
it offers choirs a beautifully nuanced way to
explore Frost's quiet reflections on beauty,
melancholy, and the changing seasons.
11641943 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
FALL FEATURES
Does your choir perform in the fall? These wonderful pieces can be performed
throughout the fall for the various holidays and seasonal celebrations.
