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t A Prayer for Peace (Lord, Make Me an
Instrument of Thy Peace)Michael John
Trotta. Melodic and thoughtfully composed,
this choral prayer is beautifully lyric and stays
well within the capabilities of the four-part
choir. The prayer, attributed to St. Francis of
Assisi, has become established as a service
benediction, concert work or signature piece in
the choral repertoire.
10368669 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
ThankfulCarole Bayer Sager, David Foster
and Richard Page/arr.Tom Fettke. From the Josh
Groban Noel CD comes this tender ballad that
encourages everyone simply to look around us
for reminders of God's faithfulness. Tom Fettke's
inclusion of Thanks to God brings this choral setting
to a satisfying conclusion. Heartfelt expression for
any service of thanksgiving.
10278194 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10278197 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10278198 Score & Full Orchestration
CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Secular Concert
Openers & Closers
t African ProcessionalD.B. Montoya & Carah
Reed. A cross-cultural celebration! Begin your
performance or concert theme with this festive,
rhythmic processional that features layered African
drum ostinati and homophonic chordal harmonies.
Accessible to learn and fun to perform.
3291325 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10068697 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n And Wherever You GoDouglas E. Wagner.
Perfect as a concert closer, benediction or choral
blessing, this original will be a favorite for year-end
or graduation performances. Beautiful melodic
lines and flowing choral scoring make this a lovely
signature piece.
3303499 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3303500 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Another Op'nin', Another ShowCole Porter/
arr. Kern. From the musical "Kiss Me, Kate" comes
this quintessential Broadway opener, spectacularly
arranged for today's choirs. It's a classic "show-biz"
two-beat song, complete with unforgettable lyrics
about the joys of life on the stage. "It's curtain time
and away we go..."
10047379 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10047385 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10047386 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10047387 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10047389 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10047391 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 40.00
10047680 DVD-Hooray For Hollywood!
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.95
l At Christmas TimeGreg Gilpin. Bring each
section of the choir down a different aisle to add a
theatrical element to the opening of your program
and highlight the antiphonal qualities of this piece.
Built upon three accessible parts in all voicings, this
madrigal-like fanfare is a perfect processional for
the holiday season!
10452854 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452855 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452856 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452857 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
n Awaken, Arise!Amy F. Bernon. This rousing
madrigal-style original exudes energy and a lively
pulse, with an especially nice piano part. The
text exclaims that this fine day is "for all takers,
all wakers, the wishful and wise." Perfect for use
throughout the year, this piece is a terrific choice
for developing choirs.
10348665 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10348667 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Be a Candle of HopeBecki Slagle Mayo. A
wonderful candle-lighting song for young voices!
"Be a candle of hope, be a candle of light, a beacon
of truth in a dark, hopeless night. Share the light
with a friend and watch the flame grow. The more
light we give, the more love we'll know..." This will
be especially effective at Christmas or at any time
of year as a closing number.
10028869 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
8064191 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.05
lt Behold, How GoodMichael John Trotta.
Inspired by Psalm 133, composer Michael John
Trotter has written a lovely a cappella piece that
celebrates the unity of brotherhood among all
people. This calm, sonorous work is the perfect
choice for a concert finale, signature piece, encore,
or worship benediction.
10461315 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
A BlessingJay Althouse. With words from
traditional Irish blessings and additional new words
by the composer, this lovely, touching original
is ideal as a concert closer or for end-of-year
concerts. "May love and laughter light your days
and warm your heart and home. May good and
faithful friends be yours wherever you may roam..."
10274775 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10274784 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10274786 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10274788 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10275227 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
Celebrate and SingLaura Farnell. This joyful
work makes a brilliant program opener, closer,
or theme. Smartly crafted to be impressive in
concert or contest, it is especially effective with
the syncopated percussion parts available from the
publisher's website.
10347442 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10347443 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10361690 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 39.99
n Celebrate MusicJoseph M. Martin. Create a
joyful celebration with this festive work that affirms
the positive power of music in our lives. Opening
with bright syncopations and accessible mixed
meter, it is a brilliant display of fine choral writing
for school and community groups and a superb
showcase for honor choir, contest and festival
performances. Highly recommended!
10309923 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10309924 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10309926 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n Celebrate with Music!Mary Lynn Lightfoot.
Opening joyfully with men and women singing in
octaves, this exuberant original is a distinctive,
energetic way to open your concert! With a middle
section featuring treble or children's voices, an ending
fueled by handclaps and meter changes, and an
optional trumpet part, this piece is sure to captivate
your singers and audiences! Highly recommended!
10204627 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10204628 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
n Child of TomorrowMark Patterson. "Child of
tomorrow, look now and see, this world awaits you
and all that you'll be. Yours are the heavens and
yours are the seas, child of tomorrow, go forth and
follow your dream." This beautiful text is just perfect
for graduation, awards ceremonies, or any time of
the year. Now available for mixed voices, this has
been a strong seller for young choirs since its initial
publication in 2004. Simple, sweet and elegant!
10192368 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
3701159 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.80
3701169 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 25.00
A Choral FlourishLinda Spevacek. An
invigorating work, full of wonderful contrasts in
vocal textures and dynamics! "Plaudite, plaudite,
clap your hands. Psallite, psallite, play your strings"
is a recurrent motive that fuels the excitement and
intensity. With mixed meters, minor modality and
very effective hand clapping, this is an exceptionally
creative piece that will display your choir's
musicianship in a very exciting way!
3295741 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3301159 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3296669 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 Christmas WishesRuth Morris Gray. "Look,
the trees are bright, strung with twinkling lights;
there's excitement in the air!" It's true! This playful
piece will put excitement in the air for singers and
audiences alike. Quoting We Wish You a Merry
Christmas, this cheerful and festive original work
makes an excellent closer for any holiday program.
10457301 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457515 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 Clap Your Handsarr. Paul Carey. Clap, stomp,
shake and sing this lively arrangement of the
American folk tune Old Joe Clark. With rhythmic
twists, percussion, and movement suggestions, this
is a fun showstopper that will be a fantastic closer
for elementary and middle school choirs! Parts for
tambourine/shaker and glockenspiel are included.
10445544 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
l Come My Little ChildrenSally K. Albrecht. A
charming text about music from beloved children's
writer Robert Louis Stevenson. The conservative
vocal ranges and lilting lines are just right for
younger choirs. A delicate flute obbligato (included
in the publication) floats above.
10452935 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452936 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
H Come to the MusicJoseph Martin.
Commissioned for a premiere performance at
the Texas Music Educators' Association 2000
convention, Joseph Martin's Come to the Music is
alive and electric with driving rhythm, memorable
melodies, mixed meter, and joyful text. Optional
percussion and piccolo accompaniment, included
at the back of the octavo, enhance the medieval
dance quailty of this exciting piece.
3293529 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10453564 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
3293537 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
3296613 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10453568 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10453569 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
n Consider Yourselfarr. John Leavitt. From the
ever-popular Broadway musical "Oliver" comes
this rollicking production number! John Leavitt's
sparkling arrangement for younger choirs will make
your audience feel right at home and get your
concert off to a great start.
3295644 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3295645 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
t Deep Peace (A Celtic Blessing)Brian Tate.
This Celtic blessing is well known and loved in many
different versions and this a cappella setting will be
especially effective as a gentle closing number or
encore for school and community choirs. Easily-
learned, it offers opportunities to teach flowing
lines, diction and dynamic contrast.
10356621 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H Do You Feel the Rhythm?Greg Gilpin. This
is sensational! Not a note is sung. Rhythm speech
and drums (part included) make it all happen in this
fresh, exciting opener. It's a wonderful way to teach
rhythm, dynamics, style and choral energy, and a
great opportunity to introduce choreography. The
slow rock feel midway through adds contrast and
even more opportunity for style interpretation. What
a great way to set up your concert! This is a one-of-
a-kind find! Very highly recommended!
3301420 Four-Part Speech & Drums . . 2.50
3301421 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
t Don't Stop the Musicarr. Deke Sharon. The
movie "Pitch Perfect" starts with a bang, and this
is it: The Treblemakers arrangement of the modern
Rihanna classic. It's the perfect show opener or
closer for your male a cappella group (four parts
plus solo; vocal percussion optional).
10363967 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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
H Festive ProcessionalAudrey Snyder. This
joyful original piece has a medieval flavor and
is suitable for a wide variety of performances:
madrigal dinners, holiday concerts and many
other festive occasions. Optional hand percussion
and C-instrument add a distinctive touch, and
the simple but effective vocal lines make for an
impressive concert opener. Dramatic!
3258803 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H Finale from "The Gondoliers"Gilbert &
Sullivan/Clough-Leighter. This Gilbert & Sullivan
selection is great fun for singers and audiences
alike, and has enjoyed an enormous popularity
since the operetta premiered in December 1889.
For the accomplished choir, this often-performed
edition features the reduced orchestration for piano
four-hands and is a pristine example of the artistry
that was Gilbert & Sullivan's trademark.
1327808 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
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
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
4 Good People, Be Ye GladGreg Gilpin. New
words and original music add to the melody from
Henry Purcell's spirited Sing for Joy to create
a perfect opening holiday choral work. Unison
singing introduces the melody, which develops
into homophonic parts. A "bridge" of original music
adds newness to the Purcell melody. The optional
trumpet and bells add texture to help make this
sparkle for the season.
10442073 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10442074 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10442075 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n Hello, Hello!Eric Lane Barnes. Here's a
delightful romp of singing and choreography!
It begins with a bright, happy "hello" theme that
welcomes the audience to your show. The next
section has rhythmic speech-choreography that's
a snap to learn. Finally, the "hello" theme and the
speech-choreography are partnered to put the
finishing touch on this creative, show-stopping
opening number!
10066265 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10066266 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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
