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I Am the RiverAmy Feldman Bernon.
"I am the river and I am like you...losing my
way and then finding it again..." This sensitive,
introspective original text, portraying the river
as a metaphor for life, is one that is especially
meaningful to students at the middle school and
high school levels. A flowing, memorable song
with colorful vocal layering, beautiful contrasts
and easy optional solo opportunities, this is an
outstanding piece that your students will be
inspired to sing!
10047269 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3128766 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10044091 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047809 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H I Dream a WorldAndre Thomas. "I dream a
world where man no other man will scorn, where
love will bless the earth and peace its paths
adorn..." The introspective and contemplative
lyrics of the great African-American poet, Langston
Hughes, grace this marvelous, expressive work.
Dedicated to the victims of the September 11
terrorist attacks, this will be a gripping program
feature. Very highly recommended!
3295803 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3296679 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10064634 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10067645 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10047850 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
l I Have a Song to SingJoseph Martin &
Jonathan Martin. Here is a buoyant work with
a positive message that affirms our singers
and our song! It opens with a hopeful main
theme, then moves into a lilting call and response.
The contrasting B section moves through
several keys and musical insights before returning
to a sonorous restatement of the theme for a
glorious conclusion.
10455791 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10455792 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4 I Love the RoseTerre McPheeters. "Because
the rose must fade, shall I not love the rose?"
This thought-provoking text by a nineteenth
century American poet is beautifully elevated by
the warmth of the music. Replete with enough
emotional depth and rich choral sonorities to
satisfy any SSA choir.
10453070 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n I RememberSarah Quartel. Here is a lyric
beauty for two-part women, with lovely legato
lines, a gorgeous piano part, and a picturesque
text. "In my song there's a race through a wild
green meadow, the sunshine so bright in my
eyes..." Perfect for graduation or any other
occasion, this is beautifully done!
10354614 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
n I See a StarGreg Gilpin. Simply charming
for young and developing choirs, this touching
piece offers a wish for the world to find the hope,
peace, and love that it needs. With memorable
melodies and a bridge featuring hints of "star
light, star bright, first star I see tonight," it is
usable throughout the year as a song of peace
and will make an especially effective addition to
Christmas, winter, and holiday concerts.
10307408 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307409 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307410 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 I Shall Not Live in VainRuth Morris Gray.
This textured work of art is built on a captivating
melodic theme that echoes and overlaps through
the voices and an optional instrumental obbligato.
Emily Dickinson's words are truly inspiring. There
is simply no better choice for three-part choirs.
Visit alfred.com/choralparts to download the free
violin part.
10453072 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453073 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n If I Ask You NicelyAmy F. Bernon. Cheeky and
cheerful, this charming original piece is an invitation
to sing, dance, and explore the partnerships that
come from making music together. It's full of
engaging wordplay and unexpected moments, so
you won't want to miss this rhythmic and whimsical
choice for your young singers! "If I ask you nicely,
will you sing to me? Will you teach me your song?"
10348677 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10348678 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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If I Could FlyDavid L. Brunner & Bill Worrell. If
you could fly, where would you go? "I would sing
with rapture until the end of time. That's what I
would do if I could fly." Such poetry is the stuff that
dreams are made of, and your singers will dream
of all things possible when exploring this beautiful
song. A thoughtful, expressive and mature piece,
though not difficult, for two-part treble voices.
10439095 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 If I Knew YouCynthia Gray. Based on
Nixon Waterman's distinguished text, this piece
addresses the serious issue of bullying with a
poignant and sincere message about acceptance,
friendship, and being sensitive to one another. The
violin adds another voice of warmth, depth, and
beauty to this stunning work.
10443061 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457275 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457509 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H If Music Be the Food of LoveDavid Dickau.
The romantic style of this setting is lush, expressive,
and perfectly fashioned for the text. "If music be
the food of love, sing on, sing on, sing on till I am
filled with joy..." The work is a superior choice as a
concert finale or any time a selection with a "music"
theme is appropriate.
5570528 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
4 If Wishes Had WingsPaul Caldwell & Sean
Ivory. According to Japanese legend, anyone who
folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted
a wish. This song is based on the true story of a
young Japanese girl, Sadako Sasaki, who became
a symbol of peace after the atomic bomb was
dropped near her home in Hiroshima. "How does a
wish get wings? When a child sings of peace." With
the word "peace" in twenty languages and flute
obbligato, this piece has a message that speaks to
everyone, young and old.
10386595 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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Imagine SpringJohn Jacobson & Audrey
Snyder. Treble choirs at the elementary and middle
school levels will develop important choral skills
with this charming original work that imagines the
light, warmth and color of spring within winter's
cold, dark embrace. Lyrical and expressive, this is
a perfect selection for contest or festival!
10455786 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n In Flanders Fieldsarr. Roger Emerson. This
setting of the famous World War I-era poem by
John McCrae is remarkable in its simplicity and
emotional impact. An excellent choice for any
concert occasion, including Memorial Day and
veteran's ceremonies.
3115649 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3115656 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10048688 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10048692 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10048693E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00
l In My HeartJim Papoulis. In My Heart is a gentle
look at the importance of knowing that the inside
of a child's heart and mind is a safe and nurturing
place. This is a sweet, innocent piece suitable for
any age.
10456929 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n In Praise of MusicLaura Farnell. "Awake
my soul and sing..." Opening with a celebratory
choral fanfare, this accessible work is perfect for
men's honor choirs and festival performances. The
contrasting rubato middle section leads to a return
of the opening material and a confident, glorious
conclusion of this anthem praising the many gifts
of music.
10303077 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10303077C Choral Master Track . . . . . . 4.99
n In Time of Silver RainRollo Dilworth. Celebrate
life's renewal in spring with this work based on a
famous Langston Hughes poem. It features
a baritone soloist, call-and-response phrases
between upper and lower voices, and finally a
layered gospel-style section with sopranos floating
on top with the text "in time of silver rain when
spring and life are new." Even the piano sounds
like falling rain!
10364873 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n JabberwockyDavid L. Brunner. Lewis
Carroll's playful language, vividly describing the
Jabberwock, is the inspiration for this clever,
lighthearted setting. "Beware the Jabberwock,
my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun the frumious
Bandersnatch!" Whispered parts and body
movements add to the fun of this creative concert
novelty. Highly recommended!
10356995 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Je Ne Fus Jamais Si AisePierre Certon/
arr. Jerry Estes. Pierre Certon's dancing and
lighthearted work is made more accessible
for younger voices with this fine arrangement.
The harmonic and textural elements remain
true to the original, preserving the frivolity of the
piece. You may choose to sing only the French
text and end at the optional fine, or extend the
length and continue singing using the English
text. Add the flute and percussion parts to create
the perfect performance.
10453944 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
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Johnny Said No!Vijay Singh. This folk song-
style original tells the story of young Johnny,
who is quite popular in the eyes of the young
women of his town, but seems immune to their
charms. As the piece unfolds, the young women
lament their frustrations about Johnny, creating a
humorous tale told through gossip!
3303190 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10042926 CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.95
n The JourneyJoseph Martin. This two-part
arrangement is a real find for mixed or treble
choirs! Combining the beloved Simple Gifts and
the famous Going Home theme from Dvorak's
"New World Symphony" in partner-song format,
this is easy to perform with a minimum of
rehearsal. And it's remarkable how well the two
melodies fit together! Very nice!
3080314 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8069443 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
A Joyful SongMary Lynn Lightfoot. This
jubilant, accessible original will add flourish and
excitement to your performance. The strong
opening theme leads to a colorful contrasting
middle section, and the buoyant recapitulation
propels the rhythmic energy to the exuberant
conclusion. The text is mainly in English but
features a few well-known Latin phrases.
10047306 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10046140 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047770 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10047156 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 39.95
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The JumbliesJill Friedersdorf & Melissa
Malvar-Keylock. Inspired by a humorous poem
by Edward Lear, this original offers a bit of old-
fashioned whimsy for young choirs. "They went
to sea in a sieve, they did, in a sieve they went
to sea; In spite of all their friends could say, on a
winter's morn, on a stormy day, in a sieve they
went to sea!"
10441915 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Just Sing!arr. Roger Emerson. Celebrate
the power of music in our lives and how it can
soothe our troubled souls. This easy, well-crafted
original will speak straight to the heart as it adds
a warm, affirming message to your program!
"Sing 'til the world hears your song. Sing 'til the
world sings along..."
10351263 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10351265 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10351266 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364500 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Lake Isle of InnisfreeEleanor Daley. This
simple, delightful setting of a Yeats poem embraces
nature's beauty and the secret joy of solitude.
In recent years this has become a popular
choice with festival choirs.
8061509 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
n Lake Isle of Innisfree, TheDavid Brunner.
This idyllic piece, with text by William Butler
Yeats, highlights the various sounds that evoke
Yeats's memories of Innisfree, a lake in County
Sligo that was a favorite childhood vacation spot.
Oboe and piano accompaniment add pastoral
color while the natural stresses of the text gently
shape the phrases and rhythms of this engaging
work for high school SAB choirs.
10076817 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n The Lamb and the TigerCynthia Gray. Two
classic poems by William Blake are the inspiration
for this delightful concert/festival set for young
choirs. The pastoral feeling of The Lamb contrasts
beautifully with the fiery portrayal of The Tiger,
giving your students a unique musical experience.
An optional part for congas adds excitement
and drama to The Tiger, bringing the work to an
impressive close as the text asks, "Did he who
made the lamb make thee?" This is absolutely
superb! Highly recommended!
10352292 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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The Land of BeyondRollo Dilworth. Evoking a
spirit of adventure and exploration, this well-known
poem by Robert Service is vividly set to music in a
fresh and contemporary style. Young treble singers
will be inspired to perform this festival work and
encouraged never to lose sight of their goals!
10437514 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 2.25
4 Lascia Chio Piangaarr. Russell Robinson.
Singers have long cherished this staple of the solo
repertoire, and now it is beautifully set for choral
groups of any size. Teach all of the same lessons
you learned from your favorite vocal instructor as
you share this Baroque aria with a new generation.
Not difficult, but rewarding.
10452204 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452205 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452206 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n Let Beauty Awake!Laura Farnell. Robert Louis
Stevenson's poetry and Laura Farnell's music are
perfectly wedded in this exceptional work for concert
or festival choirs. There is some mixed meter, but
it is so supportive of the natural rhythm of the text
that the result is exhilarating. A dynamic work, full of
wonderful contrasts, this is an outstanding choice for
women's voices! Highly recommended!
10045367 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Let There Be MusicJoel Raney. Impressive in
its melodic majesty and magnificent accompani-
ment, this triumphant ode to music will beautifully
showcase your choir's talents. Especially effective
when programmed as a concert or festival opener,
it has a celebratory spirit that is truly uplifting!
Highly recommended!
10307424 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307425 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l Lift Our VoicesNancy Boone Allsbrook & Glenda
Goodin. Lift Our Voices is a joyous, upbeat original
composition that invites musicians and audiences
to celebrate the human potential for harmony and
change. The uplifting lyrics encourage audience
members to come together and work hand in hand
to make a difference.
10456932 SA or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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Light of a Clear Blue Morningarr. Craig Hella
Johnson. Craig Hella Johnson's a cappella setting
of Dolly Parton's Light of a Clear Blue Morning
is infused with light and hopefulness as it opens
with a solo soprano and gradually builds to a joyful
overflowing of sound and vocal texture, then gently
relaxes into a reflective conclusion.
10092212 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Lightning!Greg Gilpin. "Electric fingers
reaching, reaching, skipping, darting, fleeting,
tapping on the clouds..." The vivid imagery and
word painting in this creative original are further
sparked by dynamic contrasts, rhythmic interplay
between parts, and the agitated, eerie atmosphere
of the piano accompaniment. Set in minor
mode, this wonderful teaching piece takes such
unexpected twists and turns, it really sounds like a
musical lightning storm! Highly recommended!
10067747 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10064860 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307426 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307427 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10064877 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Like the Beat of a DrumJay Althouse. "There's
a change on the horizon, there's a change that's
sure to come. And that change is strong and steady,
like the beat of a drum..." This piece delivers a
positive message: Be true to what you believe in.
Pulsing rhythms are accentuated by the optional
drum parts included in the publication (congas,
medium drum, large drum). Fresh, different and
memorable, this will engage your students as they
embrace an optimistic perspective on the future.
10069071 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10069072 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10069073 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10069074 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
