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Secular Concert
Stand Together—Jim Papoulis. From Jim
Papoulis' Sounds of a Better World series,
this original piece should be performed with
an Irish flair that evokes a distant longing
and yet is very hopeful in the present.
The beginning of the song is gentle and
soothing; gradually, the energy starts to
increase, leading up to the refrain, "If we
stand together, we will sing forever of the
dreams growing in our hearts..."
10029708 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10012627 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10013045 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Standing on the Shores of Tomorrow—
Gregory H. Turner & Debra Stempien.
Fun, upbeat, and full of possibilities, this
optimistic text encourages singers to
look ahead with confidence. Written in
a contemporary popular-song style with
optional handclaps, an optional solo or
small-group feature keeps singers engaged,
and the soulful piano accompaniment adds
energy and momentum.
11677409 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
Stay with Me—Paul Smith. From a set of
three short works, this selection, written
for VOCES8, explores the comfort of
being with a loved one. With expressive
lines that connect deeply to the text, the
music features warm harmonies that offer
moments of reflection and hope.
11640823 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
Step by Step (from "My Own Design")—
Katerina Gimon. A work about self-
discovery, living with purpose, and finding
joy in life's unfolding journey, this excerpt
from the larger work "My Own Design" is
about navigating life's challenges and the
journey to achieving one's goals. A perfect
blend of reflective lyrics and dynamic vocal
writing, this empowering work for school,
community, and collegiate ensembles is
embellished with body percussion rhythms.
11668807 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.95
11668808 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.95
A Step Outside in the Summer—Kestutis
Daugirdas. Featuring an award-winning
poetic text from teenager Celeste Shurtz,
this whimsical concert work pairs natural,
speech-mimicking syncopations and
melismas with lyrics on the theme of
enjoying nature in the summertime. The
piano part interacts beautifully with the
descriptive melodic writing, and a soloist
joins in the final section to bring it to a
peaceful conclusion.
11643035 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy
Evening—Eric Whitacre. One of Eric
Whitacre's most well-known compositions,
Sleep, is available now as it was originally
composed in 2000, using the Robert Frost
poem as its text. While the circumstances of
Frost's text led to the creation of Whitacre
and Silvestri's first beloved collaboration,
this version with the winter-themed text
offers the chance to perform and hear the
music in a completely different light.
11618458 SATB divisi . . . . . . .MA 3.40
Storm—James M. DesJardins. A creative
depiction of the frenetic energy of a storm,
this piece utilizes body percussion and
drums to mimic the sounds one might
experience during a storm. That, coupled
with the descriptive text, makes this piece
worthy of study for your ensemble.
11198028 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.10
10735244 SA or Two-Part . . . .ME 2.50
10990234 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
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
Sure on This Shining Night—Morten
Lauridsen. "Sure on this shining night of
starmade shadows round, kindness must
watch for me this side the ground..." In
this third movement of his song cycle
Nocturnes, Morten Lauridsen's flowing
music captures all of the beauty and wonder
of James Agee's poem. This is a superb
composition for more advanced choirs!
3303314 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 2.75
10606833 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 1.95
10083682 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 2.10
Swifter Than Flame—Elaine Hagenberg.
Explore the vast unknown with this
impressive and dramatic setting of Carl
John Bostelmann's poem. Rapidly layered
vocal entrances and racing sixteenth notes
in the piano propel the journey, while
thoughtful voice leading and text painting
lend themselves to expressive phrasing.
11569836 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.25
11595811 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
Take This Gift—Tracy Wong. Very fun to
sing, this optimistic piece is characterized
by catchy, singable melodies and a
syncopated rhythmic drive in the vocal
and piano writing. The text celebrates the
lifelong relationships created and nurtured
within the choral community.
11563768 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.95
11639539 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.95
11668818E Unison/Two-Part
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.95
11536304 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.95
The Fire Dance of Luna—Darius Lim. Full
of dramatic contrasts, this mesmerizing
selection is inspired by a fantasy story
of children who lived on the moon and
danced around a powerful fire celebrating
the beauty and grandeur of the moon
through song. A beautiful legato opening
develops into quick rhythmic writing,
while bold dynamics and a virtuosic piano
accompaniment add even more excitement
to this incredibly engaging work. A must-
sing for more advanced choirs!
11627000 SSAATB . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
11639891 Instrumental Parts . . . 11.95
The Lake Isle of Innisfree—Grace
Coberly. Serene and soothing, this setting of
William Butler Yeats' familiar text imagines
a corner of the world untouched by fear
and tragedy – a place so serenely beautiful
that we might finally rest there. Tender a
cappella harmonies, flowing melodic lines,
and gradual dynamic changes beautifully
paint the text and require sensitive singing,
making this a welcome selection for more
advanced choirs.
11581011 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
There Is Another Sky—Ruth Morris Gray.
High school and middle school singers will
love the independent vocal lines in this
bright setting of Emily Dickinson's hopeful
poem. A lovely melody is introduced in
unison and later assembles in polyphonic
lines. Radiant refrains are driven by a
rhythmic piano hook that adds to the
uplifting nature of the words.
11677142 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677143 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
There Is Sweet Music Here—Victor C.
Johnson. A beautiful setting of this beloved
Tennyson text, rich harmonies and sensitive
syllabic stress bring the alluring poetry to
life. An elegant piano accompaniment and
nuanced rubato make this a compelling
lyrical choice for middle school, high school,
or community choirs.
11677145 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677146 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677147 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
There Was a Time—Elaine Hagenberg.
William Wordsworth's reflection of a time
gone by acknowledges past heartaches
while creating a dream world where
beautiful memories reign. As the vocal lines
rise and fall to trace a distant rainbow, an
ethereal piano accompaniment adds its
own voice glistening above. Then together
they soar to new heights to "find strength in
what remains behind." Absolutely stunning!
11369216 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.25
11539415 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25
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
Therefore I Will Hope—Alex Gartner.
With a text by Jan Richardson, this piece
was commissioned in memory of the lives
of school children lost to gun violence.
Dramatic musical motives weave with lyrics
that create a sense of longing and release,
yet with an eventual focus of hope. Scored
for high school or collegiate choirs and with
piano accompaniment, this piece is deeply
emotional and profoundly moving.
11677392 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 2.90
11345224 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
These Things Shall Never Die—Michael
John Trotta. Captivating melodies and lush
harmonies depict the triumph of all that is
enduring in this setting of Charles Dickens'
poetry. An optional oboe obbligato adds a
shimmer to the soaring soprano line that is
simply gorgeous.
11637939 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
They Went to Sea in a Sieve—Douglas
E. Wagner. This minor-key treble treasure
features words from Edward Lear's
whimsical collection of poems, The
Jumblies. Verses are sung primarily in
unison with occasional call and response,
and the main chorus functions like a round
– making this charming piece a perfect step
into two-part singing.
11641835 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
Think on These Things—Mark Burrows.
Simple and singable by a cappella voices,
this setting of the well-known lesson from
Philippians 4:8 is a solid choice for school
and church choirs. Conservative ranges
and optional divisi make it accessible to a
variety of ensembles.
11681615 SA or S(S)A. . . . . . . . E 2.30
11681616 TB or T(B)B . . . . . . . . E 2.30
This Day Must Come—David Schwoebel.
Terry York's hopeful text gazes tenderly
toward the promise of a world enveloped
in peace, and this artistic work wraps that
vision in a tender, lyrical melody and colorful
harmonies that feel both intimate and
profoundly universal. Composed for two-
part choirs of any age, this beautifully crafted
work sets a serene mood that challenges us
all toward a shared vision of peace.
11683404 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.25
