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Secular Concert
October Twilight—Casper Christensen.
Serving as a reminder to be grateful, the
soaring piano part conjures up images of birds
flying south for winter, falling leaves, and violent
thunderstorms, while the descending melody
brings with it a reflective melancholy. A nice
selection for younger groups.
11514310 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Over the River—Greg Gilpin. Capture
the joy of a jolly journey to Grandmother's
house with a fresh musical setting of the
classic poem. Vocal lines skip through a snowy
landscape with syncopated rhythms that
represent the bounciness of a horse-drawn
sleigh, while a bright Broadway show-tune
tempo and playful sleigh bell solos add to the
festive flair. A fun winter programming choice
for singers of all ages!
11677092 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677093 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677094 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677095 Accompaniment CD . . . . . 29.99
The Owl, the Wind, and the Moon—
Mark Burrows. Three nighttime characters
emerge one at a time to "weave their nocturnal
tune" in this imaginative, mysterious original.
Singers become storytellers with a creative text,
text painting, dramatic dynamics, and sound
effects that imitate the whispering wind. Perfect
for fall or any time of year!
11611135 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . .ME 2.40
11611136 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
A Respectable Bird—Suzy Johnson.
Here's a lighthearted number inspired by one
of America's founding fathers, Ben Franklin,
who was a big fan of the American turkey. Set
in the style of a tango with a clarinet for color,
this novelty extols the virtues of this corpulent,
feathery friend. Fun and engaging at any time
of year, but especially near Thanksgiving, your
singers and audiences will gobble this one up!
11582048 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . .ME 3.75
11525370 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.75
The Road Not Taken—Paul David
Thomas. Robert Frost's iconic poem about
life's journey as a series of choices and
diverging paths is set with energy and musical
momentum. Painting the text with lyrical
melodies and carefully chosen unison and
harmonic devices, this original work offers
opportunities for expressive phrasing and
musicality. An ideal choice for fall concerts,
graduations, or any concert occasion.
11611604 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Segalariak—Josu Elberdin. Dancing
rhythms and joyful harmonies set this folk story
of a harvesting competition between Basque
farmer friends. The rapid alterations between
6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious and very
enthusiastic musical challenge! There is a
pronunciation guide for the Basque text on the
publisher's website.
11567966 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.15
September—arr. Mark Brymer. This
1979 hit by Earth, Wind & Fire still sizzles!
Straightforward vocal writing and a hot horn
chart make it perfect for pop showcases any
time of year!
10004109 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10004111 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10004113 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10004116 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10004114E Instrumental Parts ePrint 34.50
September—arr. Roger Emerson. "Bah
dee yah, say, do you remember, bah dee yah,
dancing in September." You know it, you love
it. This 1978 #1 hit song from Earth, Wind &
Fire is a timeless favorite. This accessible
arrangement features plenty of unison and
stacked pop harmonies that make it easier to
sing than ever!
11416526 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . .ME 2.75
11416576 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Something Told the Wild Geese—
Darin Lewis. Rachel Field's poem is set to a
simply elegant melody that matches the tone
of the text as it expresses the change from fall
to winter. Ample unison lines are lyrical and
expressive, giving time to work on blend and
musicality. The melodic lines later combine as
partners to create meaningful harmony that is
easily learned. Lovely!
11346403 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . E 2.05
Something Told the Wild Geese—
Douglas E. Wagner. Highly appropriate for
fall and winter concerts, this elegantly simple
setting of the well-known Rachel Field poem
allows space for developing choirs to learn
the notes easily and have plenty of time for
exploring musical sensitivity. Nicely constructed
melodic lines create a plaintive and haunting
feel which is nicely enhanced by the beautiful
piano accompaniment and optional cello
obbligato.
11567013 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
11567014 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . E 2.25
11567015 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
Sunflowers—Teresa Jennings. Celebrate
the beloved flower with this slow and gentle
song meant to be performed with a sense of
peace. A second part is optional but becomes
integral at the chorus and is also covered in the
orchestration on the recording. Your singers
will love this ode to one of the most beautiful
flowers in the world!
11643842 Two-Part opt. Unison . . . . E 2.30
11643843 Accompaniment CD . . . . . 21.95
Thankfully—Michael & Angela
Souders. Honor active military and veterans
at any time of year with this stately patriotic
anthem. A song of thanks, this sincere tribute
to the armed forces is bookended by optional
solos, with a dramatic flourish in the final
chorus. Perform with piano alone or any
combination of concert band, strings, or full
orchestra.
11613754 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
11613755 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . E 2.30
11613756 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
11613757 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
There Will Be Stars—Douglas E.
Wagner. From Stars Tonight, this lesser-
known Sara Teasdale text reflects on the
enduring nature of the stars compared with the
fleetingness of human life. Lyrical melodies
and closer harmonies evoke a quiet sense of
wonder that ebbs and flows musically. It's an
ideal choice for fall or general programming.
11641436 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
We Say Thank You (A Song for
Veterans Day)—Roger Emerson. Easily
and quickly learned, this original patriotic piece
honors the sacrifices made by our veterans.
Perfect for Veterans Day or any patriotic
occasion throughout the year, the melody is
memorable and the text is heartfelt. A great
choice for choirs of all ages!
11607561 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11607563 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11607567E Instrumental Parts ePrint 24.20
Who Has Seen the Wind?—Ruth
Elaine Schram. Flowing and lyrical, this setting
of Christina Rossetti's timeless poem about the
mysterious, unseen nature of the wind comes
to life with a memorable melody and elegant
harmonies. With a mature and lyrical quality,
this is a captivating selection for middle or
high school treble choirs to sound their best.
Optional parts for flute and windchimes elevate
the atmospheric feel.
11683388 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Who Has Seen the Wind?—Bruce
Tippette. A memorable rhythmic melody sets
Christina Rossetti's well-known text in this
exciting concert work that will find a natural
home at fall or winter concerts. Offering many
teaching opportunities, middle or high school
choirs can practice agility, precision, and diction
as well as longer legato phrases that are all well
supported by the piano accompaniment. A fine
choice for singing with drama and character!
11674791 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11566939 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
11674792 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Windy Nights—Cynthia Gray. A
dramatic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
is the inspiration for this intense, exhilarating
work, which portrays the poet's childhood
fear of storms. The music aptly captures the
sound and excitement of a stormy, windy night,
which the text likens to a riding horseman and
the pounding of his horse's hooves. Excellent
editorial notes provide fascinating background
about this poem and its famous author. This
is wonderful poetry and music for developing
choirs!
3701035 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . .ME 2.95
3301353 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
Winter Waltz—Vicki Tucker Courtney.
Beautifully depicting the change of seasons
from fall to winter, this lilting minor waltz spins
with freshness and excitement that treble choirs
will surely enjoy. Lightly syncopated phrases
and interesting harmonies with a contemporary
feel are pleasant to sing. A lovely fit for fall or
winter concerts!
11394021 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
