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n The Lobster QuadrilleDavid Eddleman. Here is a
whimsical interpretation of a Lewis Carroll poem from
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Excellent diction
is essential in telling this fantastical story, in which
Alice meets the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon, who
teach her to dance. A playful piano accompaniment
and clever vocal writing make this a lively, fun
program feature for any performance occasion!
10352163 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n LullabyDaniel Elder. This contemporary concert/
festival piece is truly inspired, in music and text.
"Away, where the sunlight is beaming through a
deep, cloudless blue, and the treetops are gleaming
with a fresh morning dew..." Appropriate for any
occasion, including memorials, it is a stunning work!
10372681 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
t M.L.K.arr. Bob Chilcott. This haunting song
by U2, as recorded on The King's Singers' Good
Vibrations album, is a fitting tribute to Martin Luther
King for a cappella choirs. It continues to be popular
for concerts and festivals year after year.
3018843 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Musick's EmpireLloyd Pfautsch. This
remarkable setting of a 17th-century poem by
Andrew Marvell continues to be a popular choice
with contest and festival choirs.
1254218 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
t My Spirit Sang All DayGerald Finzi. This choral
classic sings vibrantly through rapid meter changes
with a romantic text celebrating the joys of young
love. It continues to be a favorite with contest and
festival choirs.
1463306 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Northern LightsOla Gjeilo. Set to the Latin
"Pulchra es amica mea" text from "Song of
Solomon," this a cappella work is inspired by
the beauty of the aurora borealis as seen by the
composer in his native Norway.
10090831 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
n Nuit D'etoiles (Starry Night)Claude Debussy/
arr. Alan Raines. For stylistic contrast in any concert
or festival program, this famous impressionistic
work will serve your treble choir very well. It is
simply gorgeous, in French with English translation
and pronunciation guide.
10027651 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n O Cool Is the ValleyDouglas E. Wagner. This
gorgeous setting of a beautiful James Joyce poem
will perfectly showcase the talents of your women's
choir. Expressive, with sumptuous melodies and
sensitive harmonies, it will be equally effective
accompanied or a cappella. "O cool is the valley
now and there, love, will we go, for many a choir is
singing now where love did sometime go..."
10366673 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t O Vos OmnesTomas Luis de Victoria/arr.
Russell Robinson. Russell Robinson has done a
masterful job arranging this well-known motet for
mixed or treble choirs, and it is equally effective
a cappella or accompanied. Using only the original
Latin text, this is lovely music all the way.
10443520 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10303423 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
H The Old Carrion CrowMary Goetze. Written
for two-part or unison voices and piano, this
absolutely delightful setting of a Nova Scotian
folk song in the Dorian mode tells an amusing
story interspersed with appealing responses and
a chorus of nonsense syllables. It's an excellent
choice for any concert, and is particularly suited to
contest and festival performances!
1654664 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Old Joe ClarkMary Goetze. This delightful
a cappella arrangement by Mary Goetze simply
sparkles, which helps explain its great popularity!
That "banjo" section is great fun and a real
diction challenge!
1532738 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H
Omnia Sol (Let Your Heart Be Staid)
Z. Randall Stroope. This composition by Z. Randall
Stroope is simply too good not to consider for your
mixed or treble choir. The composer's English text
speaks to the human need to anchor words of love
and commitment in the hearts of those who have
been pillars along life's way. Omnia sol temperat,
"the sun warms everything," comes from a verse
of Latin found in "Carmina Burana." An important
contribution to the choral literature!
10006501 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10006502 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10068270 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . 29.95
On Justice, Truth, And PeaceAmy F. Bernon.
"On these three things the whole world stands:
justice, truth, and peace." Widely known as Hine
Ma Tov, this universal message is expressed in
Hebrew and English in Amy Bernon's dynamic,
energetic a cappella work.
10028924 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10028928 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.95
n Peace on Earth... and Lots of Little Crickets
Paul Carey. Clickers, guiros and shakers are
the voices of crickets, frogs and other species as
they join with human voices to express a profound
wish for peace on earth. Based on a text by Oliver
Twigge, this is serious fun - no kidding!
10046157 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H The Promise of LivingAaron Copland. Aaron
Copland's quintet from The Tender Land translates
beautifully into this setting for combined chorus
with band! Although it makes a perfect choice for
Thanksgiving, the wonderful vocal lines make it a
magnificent showpiece any time of year. The SATB
choral part can stand alone, and offers a piano 4
hands accompaniment. The optional concert band
accompaniment is at the medium level and requires
the choral part for performance. It's a fantastic way
to program music by a great American composer!
982462 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
2457109 Concert Band . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
l
Psalm of LifeCraig Hella Johnson. Craig Hella
Johnson is one of the most creative composers
and conductors in America. This new work, with
a text by the late young poet, Mattie Stepanik, is a
simple and spacious setting of Mattie's text. Craig
says, "This should be sung quietly and expressively,
never hurried, as if walking on hallowed ground
while singing."
10456912 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l Realm of PossibilityPhilip E. Silvey. Philip
Silvey brings fresh melodic and poetic possibility
and vision to this hopeful setting for SSA voices,
piano and optional horn. The text, inspired by Emily
Dickinson, invites us to enter the realm where there
is a shift of perception - to reach a place where all
is well, and well within reach.
10443532 SA with opt. Horn . . . . . . . . . 2.95
H A Red, Red RoseJames Mulholland/ed.
Rodby. Utilizing a text by Robert Burns, this gentle,
sensitive, folk-like work appears on numerous
contest and festival lists year after year. Honest
and expressive, it has become a true standard in
the choral repertoire.
1352467 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
n The Road HomeStephen Paulus. A perennial
favorite with festival choirs, this exceptional work
has become a standard in the repertoire.
8069226 SATB with Soprano Solo . . . . 1.99
10055133 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
10318244 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
t
Savor SoDarmon Meader. The verb "savor"
is defined "to enjoy with zest, to relish." And so
this lush, soulful a cappella choral work should
be "savored" by all, as it identifies those many
earthly joys we treasure in life. "The soulful song
of an evening loon, a golden field beneath a silvery
moon, the morning dew recedes with the warmth
of June, these moments few are what we savor..."
The incomparable musicianship of Darmon Meader
is evident in every measure of this touching original.
10355893 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
n Sea FeverDavid L. Brunner. "I must go down
to the seas again, to the lonely sea and sky, and
all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
John Masefield's famous poem comes to life in this
evocative, expressive work with a gentle melodic
texture and a beautiful piano accompaniment. The
theme is a universal one, of connection with place
and sense of identity, of remembrance and longing
for the freedom of the "vagrant gypsy life."
10356989 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
n The Seal LullabyEric Whitacre. "Ah, weary wee
flipperling, curl at thy ease! The storm shall not
wake thee, nor shark overtake thee, asleep in the
arms of the slow-swinging seas..." This charming
poem by Rudyard Kipling is the inspiration for Eric
Whitacre's magnificent choral setting. A beautiful,
accessible work for choirs at the medium level.
Highly recommended!
10058221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10070521 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10279943 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht Set Me as a SealRene Clausen. Quiet and
relatively short in duration, this a cappella work is
pensive and wonderfully expressive. Often selected
for performance in contests and festivals, it has
earned its reputation as a 20th century choral classic.
1735687 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3031390 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Set Me as a SealJoseph Martin. This wonderful
offering beautifully paraphrases the celebrated text
from the Wisdom of Solomon. Reveling in lush
harmonies, this artful anthem gives directors many
intimate moments to explore emotional elements.
Rich writing and enriching poetry!
10340327 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n She Walks in BeautyKevin Memley. This
sensitive setting of Lord Byron's timeless poem will
bring out the best in your choir. "She walks in beauty,
like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies;
and all that's best of dark and bright meet in her
aspect and her eyes..." The lyrical music, so fitting
for the text, is "so soft, so calm, yet eloquent..."
10304876 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
l Sing to MeAndrea Ramsey. "Sing to me!
Something of sunlight and bloom..." An uplifting
text by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is set to charming music
in this wonderful piece with melodic interest in all
parts and conservative ranges. Ramsey's sensitive,
skillful writing makes for tender moments that truly
evoke the meaning of the text. Now available for
mixed voices, this has long been a favorite with
festival choirs in the two-part version.
10457609 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10291193 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l So Set Its Sun in TheeRuth Morris Gray. As
this piece develops, gorgeous lines ebb, flow, and
entwine, creating a lush tapestry of sound. Mature
choirs will embrace the largely polyphonic texture
and savor the meaningful poetry. A striking concert
selection that is also worthy of adjudication and
contest performances.
10453502 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453503 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
4 Some Glad MorningCarolyn Jennings. Inspired
by a poem by Joyce Sutphen, Some Glad Morning
allows us to see spring through the poet's eyes: the
early green like "leafy birds," the ground breaking
open as "dark as coffee beans," and the clouds in
a spirited ballgame with the sun. The choir should
portray all of the contrasting moods by following
the expressive directions throughout the piece. The
piano is a significant collaborator as the work builds
up to a grand climax. This is an outstanding choice
for women's voices!
10445666 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t SongbirdSarah Quartel. "One little bird on a
branch sits fanning amber wings to the passers
by. Two little birds in flight are threading webs of
gold in an endless sky..." This delightful piece will
make your a cappella women's voices sound like a
chorus of songbirds! There's even a little trilling in
this outstanding, memorable concert/festival work!
10371571 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Sound the TrumpetHenry Purcell/arr. Rentz.
This selection from Come, Ye Sons of Art, a favorite
of treble choirs, is now available for mixed voices
at the middle-school and high-school levels. Also
included are warm-up exercises and rehearsal tips/
techniques to assist developing voices in mastering
the Baroque style.
10025009 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . 1.95
10028964 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Stomp Your Foot (Choral Square Dance from
"The Tender Land")Aaron Copland. Subtitled
a "Choral Square Dance," this energetic, dramatic
work by Aaron Copland is a bright, lively, fun work
for concert, contest or festival. The stand alone
choral arrangement offers an exciting piano
duet accompaniment. An optional concert band
accompaniment at the medium level is available
for combined chorus and band settings. It's a
wonderful chance to put Copland on your next
combined concert program!
162099 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
H Sure on This Shining Night (Opus 13, No. 3)
Samuel Barber. This lyric gem is a cornerstone
of 20th century choral composition and, because
of its accessibility, is an exceptional work to
introduce young singers to Barber's distinct style.
A distinguished choral work.
421834 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
t Tango to Evoraarr. Jon Washburn. The
simmering romantic fervor of the tango is recreated
with pure vocal colors in this marvelous sound
experience for divisi a cappella choir. Sopranos
float over gentle choral rhythms and understated
hand claps while a single bell adds a unique
sparkle to the dance. Controlled ostinati and
mesmerizing effects bring the piece to an inaudible
finish. Hypnotic! (Also available for SSAA voices,
accompanied, with solo descant.)
3296214 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10067359 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Essential!
Conducting
Women's Choirs
Strategies for Success
ed. Debra Spurgeon.
This is a pioneering yet practical
book and DVD devoted to all
aspects of the women's choir - a
groundbreaking contribution and
a true collaborative effort from
top professionals in the field. For
the first time in a book, choral
leaders bring together historical,
philosophical, psychological,
sociological, pedagogical, and
real-world considerations to the
women's choir - information missing
from most choral methods and
conducting texts. Areas of focus
include: working with beginning, high
school, collegiate, and community
women's choirs; improving the
sound of women's choirs; suggested
repertoire for women's choirs;
composing for women's choirs;
building community within the
ensemble; warm-ups and rehearsal
strategies; building excellence in
women's choirs. Sections also
focus on mentoring, auditions,
seating arrangements, historical
women's repertoire, healthy vocal
development, gender issues,
history, status of the women's
choir, and much more. This book
features research, practical insights,
and round-table discussions.
The included DVD demonstrates
choral techniques and teaching
ideas with two women's choirs:
Aurora, from Luther College,
conducted by Sandra Peter; and
The University of Kentucky Women's
Choir, conducted by Lori Hetzel.
Conducting Women's Choirs is,
quite simply, essential for anyone
who is involved in the women's
choir movement and interested
in the culmination of decades of
experience and wisdom by leaders
in the profession.
10342733 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . 43.95
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