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Above, Beyond, Sing On!—Tracy
Wong. A joyful and expressive setting of
the composer's own text, this selection
is inspired by geographical features of
Newfoundland. Gentle phrases, nimble
rhythms, and a soaring descant honor the
bonds created between choral singers,
going above and beyond boundaries of
time and space.
11639564 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.95
11639563 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.95
Abuela (Grandma)—Carlos Cordero.
Simple to learn and satisfying to sing, this
beautiful piece celebrates grandmothers.
Available in a variety of voicings, it's
accessible to school and community choirs
of all ages. The Spanish text sends a
heartwarming message to all.
11675349 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.50
11688668 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 4.50
11688669 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.50
11688670 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.50
Actus—Ryan Main. With a cinematic
accompaniment and compelling rhythmic
energy, this intense work that brings Marcus
Aurelius' timeless wisdom to life strikes a
perfect balance between accessibility and
sophistication. The Latin text reminds us
that "the obstacle is the way," while the
vocal lines are carefully constructed with
limited ranges and exciting tension.
11617209 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11641785 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11641786 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11617211 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
Ad Astra (To the Stars....)—Jacob
Narverud. Highly rhythmic in both
accompaniment and voices with
independent vocal lines, this work simply
radiates energy with a message of hope
and empowerment: "To the stars through
difficulties, look upward, move forward, leave
all cares behind." Impressive and accessible!
11162004 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
11559612 SATB Extended
Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
10846403 Three-Part Mixed . . . M 3.10
11501685 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . M 2.50
11501674 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
10990329 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
11673913 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
11370919 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11559613 Full Score & Parts - Extended
Edition ONLY. . . . . . . 52.00
After the Rain—Sarah Quartel. Setting
words by Chief Dan George, this optimistic
work reminds us that there is still beauty to
be found in times of trouble and that difficult
days will not last forever. This sensitive
setting uses triplets against duplets to give
a sense of fluidity to the melodic phrasing.
11592360 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.25
11668813 Unison/Two-Part . . . . M 3.95
11415038 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.25
Afternoon on a Hill—Remel Derrick. Edna
St. Vincent Millay's poetry is given a fresh
and hopeful musical setting with a flowing
compound meter. Conveying a sense of
wonder, appreciation, and respect for the
natural world, this selection features lyrical
lines in both piano and voices along with
delightfully uplifting harmonies. It is featured
in the anthology Accessible and Beautiful.
11613702 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.25
Ai Sakhi Sajaan?—Kara Stacy Bedwell.
Inspired by the ancient poetic form keh
mukarni, this spirited selection, perfect for
high school and community treble choirs,
captures a playful dialog between two girls.
One describes something in mysterious,
romantic terms, leading the other to ask,
"Ai sakhi sajaan? (Oh friend, is it your
love?). The answer, "Na sakhi" (No, friend),
humorously reveals the description was of
an ordinary object all along!
11674796 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Alea Iacta Est—Ehan Hartung. Weaving
together Latin quotes from Julius Caesar,
Plutarch, and Marcus Aurelius into a story of
overcoming fate and taking control of one's
life, this modern original work takes the
listener on an epic journey. With a stirring
cello, piano, and djembe accompaniment,
the driving rhythms, whispered chants, and
layered melodies will help inspire a powerful
performance.
11589491 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11636470 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11636471 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
All Will Be Well—Will Todd. With a text by
the composer, this is a beautiful piece about
optimism, companionship, and the belief
that "all will be well." Todd's gentle melodies
are supported by a delicate, pulsing piano
accompaniment and an optional percussion
part that adds extra sparkle to the music.
11315638 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.25
11315639 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.25
11668814E Unison/Two-Part
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.95
And So We Sing—Mark Hayes. Celebrate
music with this original work that's effective
as an opener or closer, or as a great
selection for arts advocacy in March or
any time of year. A powerful piece for high
school or community choirs, the full choral
harmonies are supported with a virtuosic
piano accompaniment that really adds to
the drama.
11393263 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11393264 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11393265 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11677191 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11393344 Multi-Song
Accomp. CD . . . . . . . 44.99
The Angel—Ivo Antognini. This poignant
setting of a poem from William Blake's
Songs of Innocence captures the sadness
and sense of longing for lost childhood and
innocence. The SATB version is Antognini's
original, while the SSAA version is adapted
and arranged in a different key.
11202057 SATB divisi . . . . . . . M 2.80
11626078 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.00
Angels All Around—Mark Burrows.
Peaceful and comforting, this gentle original
work about those angels in your life that
support you gradually unfolds into a luminous
chorus that serves as a steadfast anchor
against "waves of stress and struggle."
Appropriate for concerts at any time of year,
the voicing options make this beautiful song
accessible to choirs of all ages.
11676977 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11676978 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11676979 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Secular Concert
The Choir Playbook
Tools for the
Imaginative Conductor
Gary Seighman. In this choral
conducting book unlike any
other, the author, conductor,
educator, and self-professed
"science nerd" translates
two decades of research in
psychology, neuroscience, and
human behavior into practical
and fun strategies for today's
choral director. Cultivate the
mindset of the "self-driving
choir" and develop an ensemble
in which singers possess
strong situational awareness
to anticipate musical needs.
Release vocal chemistry and
learn how the physical act of
enunciation unlocks areas of the
brain that create deep aesthetic
connections with the sound for
both the singer and the listener.
Thrive in the "choral multiverse,"
learn to promote more "eureka!"
moments in everything from
concert programming to
rehearsal planning, and combat
teacher burnout by embracing
"deep play." A creative and
helpful resource you won't want
to miss!
11680392 Paperback Book 24.95
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