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4t That Which RemainsAndrea Ramsey. Setting
a prose text penned by Helen Keller, composer and
conductor Andrea Ramsey has created a sensitive
yet powerful a cappella work that explores the
theme, "All that we love deeply becomes part of us."
10423640 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10423642 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Things that Never DieLee Dengler. An
extraordinary text by Charles Dickens provides the
inspiration for this excellent concert/festival work.
"The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our
hearts in youth... the striving after better hopes;
these things can never die." Now available for
mixed, women's and men's choirs.
1891431 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3130333 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10046020 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht This MarriageEric Whitacre. A delicate setting
of a timeless love poem by the Sufi poet Jalal al-Din
Rumi, this marks the first time that Eric Whitacre has
written for four-part a cappella chorus without divisi.
10004924 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l Three Liebeslieder WaltzesJohannes Brahms/
arr. Patrick M. Liebergen. Perform one, two, or all
three of these carefully selected movements from
one of Brahms' most famous choral works. The
original four-hand piano part has been condensed
for a single player, while maintaining the integrity of
the Romantic era accompaniment. Well-suited for
choirs of distinction.
10453587 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
t Turkish March for VoicesW.A. Mozart/arr.
Gilpin. Here's a creative, fun arrangement that
Mozart never would have imagined, but would
have appreciated! His famous instrumental work
has been transformed into a gleeful showcase for
a cappella voices. Refreshing and entertaining all the
way, it will "wow" your audience to the final "Ta-da!"
10295911 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Voices of the NightDonna Gartman Schultz.
A lilting melody, gorgeous harmonies, piano
accompaniment and oboe or flute obbligato
create a dreamy sound piece that beautifully
expresses the poetry of Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow. The work conveys the feeling of being
absorbed in the beauty of nature, which expands
one's thoughts beyond the realm of the everyday
world. Mixed choirs everywhere will want to
perform this! Highly recommended!
10356998 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Wake Me a SongAndrea Ramsey. "Out of the
silences wake me a song, beautiful, sad, soft and
low..." In this inspiring original work, Abram Joseph
Ryan's 19th-century poem sings of the glories of
a song as it soars all the way to heaven. Melodic
in all three voice parts, this is a piece that singers
will love to sing. The artistically rendered piano
accompaniment lends special support to the voices.
10307826 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307826C Choral Master Track . . . . . . 4.99
t Walk a MilePepper Choplin & Mark Hayes. "Walk
a mile in your neighbor's shoes. You'll understand
them better if you do." That's the story behind this
jazzy a cappella waltz by Pepper Choplin and Mark
Hayes. Bluesy with a laid back feel, this swinger is
filled with surprising musical twists and turns. It's
rhythmically clever, melodically and harmonically
groovin' and features a timely text that will
resonate with young singers. It includes fun-to-sing
counterlines, unexpected snaps and claps, some
divisi, and even a classy "doo-vah-doo" riff. This will
be the piece in your next concert - hands down!
3252798 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10089316 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Weep No MoreDavid Childs. Wistful
melodies, rich harmonies, and an ethereal piano
accompaniment characterize this hauntingly
beautiful original work based on a poem by John
Keats. A conductors' choice on all-state and
regional festivals, it is an expressive gem for
women's, men's and mixed choirs.
10186976 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3178274 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3300424 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H When I Am SilentJoan Varner. "Who will
sing my song when I am silent? Who will count
the colors of the dawn?" Joan Varner's haunting
choral work, dedicated to a young victim of a
Nazi concentration camp, is a pensive and deeply
moving musical statement for more accomplished
treble choirs.
3052495 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
t When the Sun Comes After RainMatthew
Emery. This imaginative a cappella setting of Robert
Louis Stevenson's poem brings a freshness as real
as the smells after a summer rain. "When the sun
comes after rain and the bird is in the blue, the girls
go down the lane two by two..."
10360809 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Where Your Bare Foot WalksDavid N. Childs.
This romantic work, written for the composer's
bride, is built around fragments of Sufi poetry
by Rumi, for a truly emotional setting. It requires
a larger choir with a mature sound and careful
attention to bringing out the words of the poem. For
spring concerts or year-round events.
10067237 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
l
Who Paints the Night?Mark Patterson.
Inspired by Van Gogh's painting, "Starry Night,"
this is a lovely reflection on the meaning of art and
music. A wonderful work, full of beautiful imagery!
10456945 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Will There Really Be a Morning?Craig Hella
Johnson. This marvelous setting of the famous
Emily Dickinson poem has become a standard
selection on state and regional festival lists.
10015881 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
WindsongDan Forrest. The text of this
reflective, expressive work provides a rich metaphor
for healing as it suggests that difficulty and sorrow
can be used redemptively in our lives. At the point
in the text where the phrase "a frail bell posed a
chime" is heard, the unmetered voices evoke the
sound of a wind chime, building to a forte, then
gradually diminishing to a quiet conclusion. This
elegant, beautiful piece is accompanied by piano,
wind chimes and finger cymbals.
10354085 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10354086 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Ye Followers of the LambEdwin Ferguson. A
strong, modal Shaker song which builds in intensity
and fervor from the beginning to the end, this is
a very singable yet highly effective selection for
concert or contest.
1495654 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H Yo Le Canto Todo El Dia (I Sing To You All
Day Long)David L. Brunner. If you're looking for
something different in a "music" song, consider this
original inspired by the native music of Venezuela.
Full of infectious rhythms and playful melodies,
with some very effective hand claps, it conveys a
positive message through charming Spanish lyrics
which are great fun to sing.
3197829 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3092178 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10309011 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3092178C Choral Master Track . . . . . . 4.99
4 Your Voice is the WindAmy F. Bernon. Alluring,
mysterious, and romantic, this richly woven work will
showcase your women's choirs with lush, layered
harmonies and a vibrant text. "Your voice is the
wind, your eyes are the stars, and I am the dreamer
who brings you to life." Highly recommended!
10457287 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Your Voices Tune (from "Alexander's Feast")
G.F. Handel/arr. Matthew Michaels. This jubilant
final chorus from Handel's "Alexander's Feast" will
enhance any concert program as it offers many
excellent teaching opportunities for developing
Baroque style.
10364830 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Zigeunerleben (Gypsy Life)Robert Schumann.
This new edition of the classic choral work gives
a new generation of musicians the opportunity to
sing of European gypsy life in the early 1800's. In
German with English subtext, and including a part
for triangle and tambourine, this is an absolute
must for every choral library!
10304882 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Secular Concert
All Voicings
Medium-Advanced
n Across the Vast, Eternal SkyOla Gjeilo.
"Sunlight shines on my face; this is my grace, to be
restored, born again, in flame!" The legend of the
Phoenix inspires this stunning work for divisi mixed
voices with piano and optional string quartet. Your
choir will create a gorgeous, expansive soundscape
when they perform it! "I will appear again when the
sunset paints flames across the vast eternal sky."
10357012 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10357013 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
t Ad AmoreLee Kesselman. Already chosen
for several all-state choral festivals, this exciting
a cappella choral fanfare is the perfect concert
opener. The text, in Italian and based on lines from
Dante's "Divine Comedy," speaks of goodness and
love. The sound of non-pitched bells will establish a
special mood for your performance.
10289553 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Afternoon on a HillEric Barnum. A musical
soundscape on a poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay,
this picturesque setting includes wind-blowing
sounds for the sopranos and tenors while the rest
of the choir sings, "I watch the wind bow down the
grass..." There are many wonderful effects for the
more accomplished choir.
10044185 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Ht Amor de Mi AlmaZ. Randall Stroope. This
profound work is set to a stunning 16th century
love poem, which translates "You are the Love of
my Soul." A deeply emotive composition, the work
contains a rich harmonic language and lucid vocal
passages that are both expressive and masterfully
written.. Perform this in Spanish as a splendid a
cappella choral rendering, or use the tasteful piano
accompaniment for a concert feature of rare and
distinct beauty.
3281664 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10027627 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Angel Breathing OutAlisa Bair. This
sumptuous original captures the very essence of
youthful anticipation. "What wind is it that blows
here? What change is come about? I pray it is a
good wind, an angel breathing out..." With its
stormy, rolling accompaniment, soaring vocal
lines and richly poetic lyrics, this turbulent, hopeful
and strikingly beautiful piece will breathe new life
into the repertoire of any choir at the medium to
medium-advanced level.
10028434 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10028435 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
A step-by-step guide
How to Make
a Good Choir
Sound Great
Various Composers.
This remarkable DVD presents a
systematic approach to improving the
sound of choirs of all ages, types, and
stages of development. From vocal
warm-ups to rehearsals to culminating
performances, this DVD provides a
step-by-step guide to help choral
ensembles to reach their full potential.
The key components are: Creative
positioning of singers in rehearsals
and performance; Placement of
individual singers (voice matching);
Developing expressiveness through
facial engagement, movement, and
emotional connections to the text and
music. In this DVD, many different
standing positions are demonstrated
and the numerous factors involved
in deciding which position to use are
discussed. Dr. Charlene Archibeque
demonstrates unique placements that
work in varied rehearsal situations,
including standing, sitting, using risers,
and dealing with a flat floor. She also
explores the most effective positions
for performance situations, taking into
consideration the acoustics of the
venue, the strengths and weaknesses
of the choir, and the repertoire to be
performed. A focal point of this DVD
is the demonstration of the decision-
making process involved in the
placement of individual singers within
a section. Blend, balance, intonation,
musicianship, and aural skills - as
well as strength of each voice and
timbre of each singer - are factors that
affect these decisions. Unique "before
and after" comparisons, suitable
for showing to singers, highlight
the contrasts prior to and after
voice matching and/or positioning
of singers for specific repertoire.
The powerful effects of capturing
each singer's innate expressiveness
and imagination are displayed via
contrasting examples of engaged
and unengaged singing. This DVD,
with its unprecedented combination
of explanations, graphics, and singer
demonstrations, offers a unique and
valuable resource for both conductor-
teachers and singers.
10443239 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Words!
The Language
of Music
Timothy Seelig. Music is the
universal language. This we know
is true. For us as choral musicians,
however, there is an added layer of
challenge and opportunity: words!
How many times have you heard
a chorus sing and thought, "That
was beautiful, but I have no clue
what they were singing about!" (Of
course, never with your own chorus'
performances!) The Language
of Music will take you from the
most basic tools of delivering text
to the overarching and magical
communication that takes place in
choral singing. The book includes
accompanying video clips to guide
you. The connection you make
with your audiences through your
words and music will take your
performances to another level!
10274474 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . 34.99
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