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H The Dream KeeperRollo Dilworth. A persistent
underlying rhythm gives this setting of the Langston
Hughes poem a powerful, mysterious drive. "Bring
me all of your dreams, you dreamers. Bring me all
of your Heart melodies, that I may wrap them in a
blue cloud cloth away from the too-rough fingers
of the world..." Use conga drums to enhance the
impact of this compelling work!
10070633 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10011858 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10070634 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 15.00
n Dream with Mearr. John Purifoy. She's the
little girl with the extraordinary voice! This title
track from Jackie Evancho's debut album will be
a fantastic selection for choirs of all ages, creating
a mesmerizing atmosphere that will enchant
your audience!
10291113 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10291114 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10291115 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10291116 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10291117E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00
H Dreams of TheeEric William Barnum. An
expressive, lyrical work for SAB voices, optional
solo, C instrument and piano, this has a text taken
from Lines to an Indian Air by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
A very lovely choral piece for serious middle-school
or beginning high school choirs.
10008754 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Earth VoicesJerry Estes. Inspired by three
texts by Canadian poet Bliss Carman, The
Wind; The Rain and The Sun, this three-minute
song cycle is filled with delightful imagery and
singable melodies. The music paints the whirling
of the wind, the light bouncing of the rain and
the delicate presence of the sun, flowing as
sunbeams flow to earth. This is a marvelous work
for developing choirs!
10089775 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10089776 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n EveningRuth Morris Gray. A wonderful poem
by Emily Dickinson comes to life in this beautifully
intricate choral work for treble voices, which
weaves multiple melodies together into a stunning
texture! "She sweeps with many-colored brooms,
and leaves the shreds behind; Oh, housewife in the
evening West, come back, and dust, come back,
and dust the pond..." This will showcase your
choir's musicianship in fine style!
10453006 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10293952 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n Everlasting MelodyRollo Dilworth. This gospel-
style original will set every toe tapping and fill every
heart with harmony! Well-written vocal and piano
parts ensure success, and the positive message is
relevant to choirs of all ages. It's the perfect closer
for your next concert; guaranteed!
3212610 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3212628 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Everybody SmilesCristi Cary Miller. Discover
what we all have in common with this happy original
that's perfect for your youngest singers! Easily
singable, with well-crafted voice parts, it is a great
teaching piece with a positive message everyone
can relate to! Highly recommended!
10364720 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364755 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Exultate Justi in DominoD. Farrell Smith.
This vigorous minor-key original is a magnificent
showcase for two-part choirs! Easy-to-feel meter
shifts between 3/4 and 6/8 propel the work from
beginning to end, while exciting dynamic contrasts
and a perfectly timed modulation reinforce the
forward motion. Highly recommended!
10065743 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Feel Goodarr. Barbara Baker & David Elliott.
Feel Good is a contemporary Afro-American
gospel song that should be performed with joy,
exuberance and enthusiasm! Highly rhythmic with
judicious hand claps and utilizing a secular text of
positiveness and high self-esteem, this exciting
work is certain to be a favorite of singers and
audiences alike!
1874163 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H FireMary Goetze. With its text a poem by a 13-
year old girl and music by Mary Goetze, this is an
absolutely delightful concert work that includes not
only excellent vocal writing, but also an unusually
fine piano accompaniment that adds immeasurably
to the charm of this work!
1724541 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l Fire and IceDavid Lantz III & Thomas Henry
Roehrich. Inspired by a trip to Iceland, this dramatic
work captures the majesty and mood of the country
while highlighting key geographical features of its
unique and exotic landscape. The lyrics and music
paint vivid images, sure to result in a memorable
performance for choirs of all sizes and abilities.
10443519 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Flight of the GracklesJohn Parker & Janet
Gardner. What a wonderful tone painting! The
superb text and menacing music conjure a
conspiracy of five grackles, which are blackbirds
notorious for their loud, cacophonous cries, as they
devour a field of grain. A thrilling work for young
choirs! Highly recommended!
10045333 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Flower of BeautyJohn Clements. "She is my
slender small love, my flower of beauty, she." John
Clements' strophic melody and warm harmonies
are absolutely breathtaking in this seamless love
song for mixed choirs.
379172 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55
H Gaudeamus HodieNatalie Sleeth. This 30-
year commemorative edition of a classic Sleeth
melody will be welcome with teachers and church
choir directors alike. Talk about infectious! Layered
melodies and simple calypso rhythms are enhanced
with Latin percussion instruments and a dancing
piano-four-hands accompaniment. Natalie's unique
gift was to capture the essence of musical style with
simple, clean lines-you'll find the P/A CD a plus, but
even more fun is that the piano part can be played
by two student pianists.
3296079 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
247957 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3296080 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
H Gaudeamus HodieEarlene Rentz. The strong,
driving rhythms and exciting dynamic contrasts of
this Latin setting will keep your audience and choir
engaged right up to the final vigorous "Hallelujah!"
This is very catchy, fun to sing and easy to sound
good on! Highly recommended!
10047633 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047632 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10303381 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10303379 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 Give Me WingsJohn Rutter. Now even your
youngest singers can enjoy singing the music of
John Rutter! "Give me wings and I'll soar like an
eagle; Bear me up, till I float in the blue; Give
me mountains to climb, give me poems to rhyme,
Give me dreams and I'll make them come true."
This beautiful, inspiring message will encourage
young musicians to sing their hearts out at
graduation or any time. "We can change the old
world to new."
10444714 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
H Give Us HopeJim Papoulis/arr. Nunez.
Expressing a powerful message of hope for a better
world, this dynamic piece strikes a universal chord
for all to hear! The quiet and subdued opening
gradually builds to a dramatic musical statement
using hand claps and short solos for a climactic
ending. "Give us hope and we'll show you the way."
Highly recommended!
3701107 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3294676 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10011452 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Go Ye into All the WorldSally K. Albrecht. Your
choirs will delight in performing this majestic and
rhythmic song of joy. Echoes and a contrasting
counterpoint Sing Jubilate Deo section make it easy
to assemble. Download free parts for trumpet and
snare drum from the publisher's website.
10355894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355895 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355896 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355897 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
H Good Cheer (Festival Procession)arr. Audrey
Snyder. This buoyant work is based on a two-part
medieval song and is useful for a wide variety of
programming needs, including madrigal dinners,
processionals, holiday concerts and other festive
occasions. A part for hand percussion is included in
the octavo, and the flexible optional instrumentation
has parts for four wind instruments in C, or in
C, B-flat and F.
3207784 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3207792 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 20.00
l Hand in HandJay Michael Ferguson & Cristi
Cary Miller. Though not all families look the same,
all have something in common: the members of a
family find strength in one another. This gentle pop-
style original is a song about families of all kinds.
A wonderful tribute song for spring concerts and
special events.
10449079 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10449080 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10455594 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
Homeward BoundMarta Keen/arr. Wilberg.
This heartfelt song has touched thousands of
musicians and their audiences with its warmth and
sincerity, and it has also become an anthem for
soldiers returning home from war. Mack Wilberg's
stunning arrangement, as written for The Mormon
Tabernacle Choir, includes a penny whistle on the
recorded track that adds a wonderful Celtic flavor.
"Set me free to find my calling and I'll return to you
somehow." This is a timeless piece that belongs in
every choral library. Highly recommended!
10285084 SATB Piano four hands . . . . . 2.25
10305681 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Homeward BoundMarta Keen/arr. Althouse.
Homeward Bound, a favorite with choral directors
for many years, is now available for young choirs!
This heartfelt piece is elegant in its simplicity and
memorable in its warmth and sincerity. It has also
become an anthem for soldiers returning home.
Performed as a choral only, or with concert band,
it is guaranteed to create a stirring moment in your
concert! Highly recommended!
1780808 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1780816 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3016219 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3285996 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10274940 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10068627 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 HopeGreg Gilpin & Pamela Stewart. This
powerful and inspirational work sings of "hope"
described through the phases of life, such as a
newborn's cry, the laughter of children, the ashes
of the fire of love that has died, the quiet comfort of
a dream. Set to haunting and dynamic music with
piano or optional orchestration, the gorgeous work
comes to a moving conclusion: "Hope is not lost;
hope is not gone. It is not dead; it still lives on. Hope
will arise!"
10453793 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453795 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453797 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10453799 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Hope Sings OnMark Patterson. "When the
storms of life surround us and we start to lose
our way, hope reaches in and calls us to sing..."
These optimistic words remind us of the power of
music in our lives, especially during challenging
times. With lyrical vocals and an energetic,
supportive accompaniment, this is sure to
engender a love for singing.
10443455 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 How Can I Keep from Singing?Jay Althouse.
Singers will cherish this sublime Quaker song,
taken from our rich heritage of American folk music.
As experienced conductors have come to expect
from the gifted arranger, Jay's setting is artful in its
simplicity, elegant in its effect.
10453053 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453055 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453057 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
How Can I Stop Singing My Song?Cynthia
Gray. A strong choice for any concert program!
Celebrating the power of music, this spectacular
original in minor mode is full of driving
rhythmic excitement clear through to its
exhilarating conclusion! In stunning contrast,
a softer middle section changes the mood
before it weaves its way back to the vigorous,
rhythmic feeling of the work. The perfect concert
opener, this is also ideal for "Music In Our
Schools Month" celebrations.
3128873 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 How Do I Love Thee?Jay Rouse. Elizabeth
Barrett Browning's well-loved poem sings beautifully
in this setting for mixed voices. Unison blossoms to
four-part writing throughout, and the text is painted
with a soaring melody while rich contemporary
harmonies reflect the mood and message of the
text. Gorgeous for younger as well as older choirs
with an exquisite piano accompaniment.
10453800 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453803 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
How Like a WinterRuth Morris Gray. "How
like a winter hath my absence been, like a
winter, from thee..." This artful setting of a text
by William Shakespeare works equally well as a
winter piece or as a secular concert work. Sing
the liquid phrases with a beautiful line and observe
the tempo nuances to attain the most expressive
performance. Haunting!
10274943 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10274944 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10275227 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
H I Am a Small Part of the WorldSally Albrecht
& Jay Althouse. Dramatic! Full of strength, power
and determination! With an incredibly strong text
and solid choral writing, this is an excellent choice
for a multitude of functional uses and for any size
choir, from very small to massed festival choirs.
Starting small, building and then ending quietly,
this is certain to raise "goosebumps" in your singers
and audiences alike!
1827583 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1827591 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3286010 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Includes interviews
Brothers,
Sing On!
Conducting the
Tenor-Bass Choir
Jonathan Palant. An ideal resource
for choral directors, teachers-
in-training, singers and choral
enthusiasts, this practical volume
explores the challenges and rewards
of working with evolving adolescent-
through-adult male singers. In
addition to his own valuable insights,
Dr. Palant includes interviews with
over two dozen seasoned vocal music
educators. Topics include: A History
of Men's Choral Singing; Anatomy
of the Male Voice; The Product:
Choral Tone; Intonation; Parts and
Placement; The Adolescent Male
Voice: Categorization to Maturation;
Programming and Repertoire
Selection; Auditions; Warm-Ups;
Sight-Singing; Recruiting; Fund-
Raising; Travel. Sample programs and
repertoire lists are also included.
10456302 Paperback Book . . . . 22.99
