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Dandelion—Sarah T. Tullock. Developing
treble choirs of all ages will enjoy this
beautiful meditation on the life and
growth of a dandelion, inviting singers to
make connections to their own journey
of becoming "small at first, underfoot,
reaching out, root by root." The tenderly
written melody and harmonies play
beautifully together while the piano
provides a breeze-like support in this
nature-themed original work.
11681574 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.30
Dawa Ya Moto: The Remedy for Fire—
James M. DesJardins. Based on a Swahili
proverb that means "medicine for fire is fire,"
this piece encourages us to bring the same
level of energy, passion, and intensity to
overcoming a challenge as the challenge
itself presents. Rooted in determination
and strength, this empowering selection for
middle or high school treble or tenor-bass
choirs is accompanied by a driving piano
part and percussive bamboo poles.
11609572 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11673916 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Dawn—Jacob Narverud. Francis
Ledwidge's poem brings a sweetly
sentimental tone that is so well
complemented by the lyrical lines and
gorgeous harmonies in this original work.
At once both musically satisfying and
accessible to middle or high school choirs,
it offers a chance to help singers bring
maturity and lyricism to their tone without
increasing the difficulty.
11501658 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.30
11559608 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11673917 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Day of Fire and Sun—Kate Crellin. This
energetic and rhythmic setting of the Sara
Teasdale text is a true standout! With both
a contemporary feel and artistic choral
integrity, this is a piece that directors
will love teaching and singers will love
performing. The SATB and SSAA versions
are a cappella, while the SAB version is
accompanied, offering a more accessible
option.
11510556 SATB A Cappella . . . M 2.30
11641369 SAB with Piano . . . . . M 2.50
11393878 SSAA A Cappella . . . M 2.30
Daybreak—Christi Jones & Carson Jones.
Penned by a mother-and-son team, this
original concert work features simple
notated body percussion and a compelling
blend of rhythm and emotions. It opens in
a mysterious minor key, reflecting on the
darkness before dawn, but then shifts into
a bright major key, echoing the hope that
comes with the morning. It's an ideal first
a cappella piece for middle or high school
mixed choirs.
11636472 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Der Apfel—Antonín Dvořák/arr. Jacob
Narverud. With contrasting sections, a
playful piano accompaniment, and many
teaching moments, this evocative and
rhythmic lied has been skillfully arranged
for mixed choir. An excellent choice for
festivals and contests. A translation and
pronunciation guide are included, making
this selection accessible to many choirs.
11632930 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
Different—Brian Tate. A catchy hook and
soulful pop influences highlight an uplifting
message of unity and shared humanity.
Scored for mixed choir with piano, this
accessible selection appeals to both high
school and community ensembles and
leaves a lasting impression on audiences.
11670087 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.40
Dirait-On—Morten Lauridsen. This
exquisite work is the fifth of a set of choral
settings of poems by Rainer Maria Rilke
entitled Les Chansons des Roses. With
velvet choral lines and a pensive mood, it is
a deeply expressive musical statement for
more accomplished choirs.
1949080 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.15
3167434 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
3050580 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 1.90
Discovered—Ysaye M. Barnwell. New
to the Ysaye M. Barnwell Collection,
this formerly unpublished work is being
introduced to the world for the use of high
school and collegiate treble choruses. The
Paul Laurence Dunbar text is a lighthearted
example of his focus on community
love and daily life. Quick tempo, shifting
dynamics, and crisp articulation make this
an engaging selection for intermediate to
advanced SSA ensembles, ideal for concert
or festival programming.
11682188 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
Do You Hear?—Bruce W. Tippette.
Christina Rossetti's nature-themed poem
is beautifully set to draw listeners into a
world of vivid natural beauty where the
earth stretches green beneath a boundless
blue sky and the skylark hangs suspended
between the two in effortless, soaring song.
Lyrical lines and a flowing yet supportive
accompaniment make this a wonderful
developmental concert selection for high
school choirs.
11683450 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
11683451 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Does the World Say?—Kyle Pederson.
"Take my hand, don't let go...." This
inspirational selection about the pressures
the world throws at us is an empowering
and lyrical work that will inspire singers and
audiences.
11502629 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
11682745 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.60
11392436 SA or SSA or SSAA ME 3.20
11606289 TB or TTB or TTBB ME 3.60
Don't Calm the Storm—Christi Jones.
Beginning in the heart of turbulence, this
setting of Coty Raven Morris' text captures
the feeling of being swept into a storm
and, instead of fighting it, finding calm
within ourselves. The work concludes with
a thoughtful nod to the Tindley hymn The
Storm Is Passing Over, bringing the journey
to a reassuring close of peace and resolve.
11673943 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
Don't Take It for Granted—Holly Near
& Jan Martinelli/arr. J. David Moore.
Based on the inspiring words of civil rights
activist Cleve Jones, this original work for
tenor-bass voices in a popular-song style
is an affirmation of tolerance, respect,
and inclusion. Beginning in simple unison
and gradually growing to six parts, the
arrangement builds in both message and
harmony to a powerful conclusion.
11620634 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . M 2.80
Dona Nobis Pacem (A Choral Sonata)—
Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. James E.
Green & Valerie Showers Crescenz. The
second movement of Beethoven's Sonata
No. 8, "Pathétique," is reimagined in this
expressive choral adaptation. Latin text for
"Grant us peace" provides contrast to the
sonata's dramatic opening.
11642115 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
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