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Our Birth Is But a Sleep—Michael John
Trotta. William Wordsworth's text shimmers
in this a cappella setting for more advanced
high school or collegiate mixed choirs with
poignant imagery and gently moving clusters
and suspensions in the harmony. "Our birth
is but a sleep and a forgetting: the Soul
that rises with us, our life's Star, hath had
elsewhere its setting, and cometh from afar.
"
11415268 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
11678747 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
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
Paix et amour—Robert T. Gibson. Light,
expressive, and uplifting, this selection for
lower voices features sweeping melodic
lines and a sincere French text offering
peace, love, and joy to friends. Ideal for
school and community choirs, this heartfelt
and refreshing work brings a warm, hopeful
spirit to any program.
11673978 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Paper Boats—Jake Runestad. Designed
to be a vehicle for storytelling as well as
for developing compassion for the stories
and lives of others, this setting of a Tagore
text playfully journeys through the mind of
a young person wishing to be known in a
wild, wonderful world. Lyrical melodies and
closely set harmonies are supported with an
active piano accompaniment that brings the
motion of a boat gently rocking on the sea.
11641780 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.99
The Pasture—Patrick Vu. Robert Frost's
pastoral poem is given a beautiful and
elegantly simple musical invitation with a quiet
sense of companionship in this award-winning
musical setting. Lyrical and expressive without
being romantic, this is an ideal selection for
developing tenor-bass choirs.
11634067 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
The Pasture—Z. Randall Stroope. Robert
Frost's elegant poetry harkens to a simpler
time and Randall Stroope's choral setting is
both lush and expressive. Clear vocal lines
and rich harmonies sing beautifully over a
supportive accompaniment, while the meter
changes at the slower tempo give the work
a freedom in line and motion.
3205069 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 2.05
10299426 Instrumental Parts . . . 50.00
The Pattern—Kara Stacy Bedwell.
Tailor-made for middle and high school
singers, this creative work uses sewing
analogies to build a powerful metaphor of
self-acceptance. Conversational rhythms,
expressive vocal lines, and a buoyant piano
part form a stunning tapestry that reflects
the push and pull of trying to make yourself
fit. With a relatable text that can spark
meaningful dialogue, this is a rewarding
musical journey.
11672157 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11676960F Accompaniment MP3 . . 9.99
A Perfect World—Sherry Blevins. Inspired
by middle schoolers, this emotional work
expresses their desire for a perfect world –
one where they feel free to be themselves
without fear of judgment. Written in a
contemporary lyrical style with a simple
but beautiful accompaniment and optional
narration, the song finishes with a call for
the singers to "lend a helping hand" and to
"take a stand" for those in need. Perfect for
a heartwarming moment for community,
elementary, and middle school choirs.
11678832 Unison/Two-Part . . .ME 3.55
Perhaps You'd Like to Buy a Flower—
Penny Rodriguez. Perfect for developing
treble singers in school or community
choirs, this melodic metaphor offers many
opportunities to build tone, encourage
legato singing, and plant the seeds of
musicality. Unison and two-part sonorities
blossom into three-part triads at high
points, setting Emily Dickinson's words that
emphasizing that nature's beauty isn't for
sale, but can only be borrowed for a fleeting
moment.
11677097 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Persephone Gone—Kara Stacy Bedwell.
Drawing on the Greek myth of Persephone
and Demeter, this dramatic work captures
Demeter's grief and fury as the earth
withers in her daughter's absence. Blending
urgent choral textures with expressive
intensity, this is an excellent piece with high
performance value for high school choirs for
exploring mythology.
11674832 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11674833 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Persevera et Supera—Bryan Sable.
Punctuated by driving, percussive ostinatos
throughout, this dynamic setting of an
original Latin text translates to "Fear is in the
mind, courage in the heart. Persevere and
overcome." A contrasting middle section
offers lyrical melodies in a major key before
a reprise of the opening minor section with
layered melodies and an exciting finish.
11641427 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
A Place of Belonging—Laura Nevitt &
Kelvyn Koning. Composed in a popular
song style, this heartwarming and
introspective original piece explores
themes of knowing and being comfortable
with yourself and finding the place where
you belong. The optional cello part adds
warmth to the setting, while the piano
accompaniment supports the harmonies
throughout.
11619287 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
A Powerful Voice—Daniel Brinsmead.
An empowering text encourages us to
use our voices with courage and intention.
Exploring themes of self-doubt and identity,
this rhythmic piece with speech-driven lyrics
is sure to connect with younger singers.
With conservative ranges and optional
cued notes, it is an ideal choice for concert
programming at any time of year.
11639343 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.90
Quiet Sings to Me—Noah Reese &
Debra
Siebert. Flexibly designed, this
lyrical work is a gentle, expressive
selection made more accessible with
voice options: directors can choose either
a unison tenor setting or a full tenor-bass
arrangement, making it adaptable to a
wide range of developing ensembles at
the middle or high school level.
11673979 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Rain, Rain!—Daniel Brinsmead. With an
original rainy-day text, this engaging piece is
oh so fun to perform and definitely worth the
challenge. Sound effects, body percussion,
and varied rhythmic articulations imitate a
rainstorm and will keep your singers on their
toes while enchanting the audience. Unique
and exciting!
11639341 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.90
11564428 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.90
Rainbow—Ayrian Norman. Celebrating the
hope that shines brightly after a storm, this
vibrant work is spirited and uplifting. Crafted
with careful attention to range for developing
choirs in middle or high school, it offers a
great deal of musical expressiveness as it
moves through a variety of moods, keys,
and meters.
11673980 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.15
11673981 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.15
Rainbow Connection (from "The
Muppet Movie")—Paul Williams &
Kenny Ascher/arr. Tripp Carter. Deemed
culturally, historically, and aesthetically
significant by the Library of Congress, this
beloved song from "The Muppet Movie"
is presented in an absolutely gorgeous
vocal jazz arrangement. As performed by
the Davidson Chorale at the 2025 ACDA
National Conference, it features exquisite a
cappella jazz harmonies and a solo in the
middle section. A stunning choice for more
advanced choirs!
11613422 SATB divisi . . . . . . .MA 2.50
Rainfall—Jimmy Baas. Based on Emily
Pauline Johnson's poem Rainfall, this
exciting original work for tenor-bass choir
captures the renewing power and joyful
spirit of rain through driving 12/8 rhythms,
evolving textures, and vivid musical
imagery. Optional cello, congas, and rain
stick add color as the music moves from
stormy winds and thunder to a gentle,
steady fall.
11673982 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.35
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