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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
H Dance on My HeartAllen Koepke. This light-
hearted contemporary-styled madrigal is a favorite
with concert and festival choirs, and is on several
state contest lists.
1826932 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Ding-A Ding-A DingGreg Gilpin. This very cool
original is a masterpiece of vocal layering, a "sound
experience" for a cappella voices as bells. All voices
sing together in the middle section before returning
to vocalized bell effects. "Merrily on high, hear
the bells ring. Merrily, the heavens sing. Merrily
on high, hear the bells ring. O'er the earth, they
ding dong ding." Now available for male choirs with
optional accompaniment, this is appropriate for the
holidays or any festive occasion throughout the
year! Highly recommended!
10029457 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10029458 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10029459 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10306019 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10066277 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Dirait-OnMorten Lauridsen. This exquisite work
is the fifth of a set of choral settings of poems
by Rainer Maria Rilke entitled Les Chansons des
Roses. With velvet choral lines and a pensive mood,
it is a deeply expressive musical statement for more
accomplished choirs.
1949080 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3167434 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Ht Earth SongFrank Ticheli. A cry for peace in a
world torn by war, this poignant a cappella setting
of an original text is filled with striking dynamic
contrasts. "Sing, Be, Live, See... This dark stormy
hour, the wind, it stirs. The scorched earth cries
out in vain... But music and singing have been my
refuge, and music and singing shall be my light..."
10027720 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
n A FarewellMolly Ijames. This piece is more
than a work for choir, it is an unforgettable
experience! In the poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson,
he contemplates his own mortality, and in doing so
gives us a picture of the eternal soul. Composer
Molly Ijames has cast these incredible words in a
setting that is a true work of art. A fitting memorial
or tribute piece, it will create a touching moment for
singers and listeners!
10281675 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
t Flanders FieldsPaul A. Aitken. This
distinguished setting of the McCrae text was
originally published for mixed choirs soon after
being named the first winner of the ACDA Brock
Memorial composition contest. Aitken's new
women's and men's voicings are just as inspiring
as the original.
3193778 SSAATBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452972 SSSSAAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10452983 TTTBBBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Gabriel's Oboearr. Craig Hella Johnson. Here
is the famous theme from the motion picture "The
Mission" in a distinctive setting written for the
choral group Conspirare. With the choir providing
a rich, wordless tapestry of sound, the featured
duo of cello and oboe will create an atmosphere
of pure magic. A stunning arrangement by Craig
Hella Johnson!
10299100 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H The Gift to Be Simplearr. Bob Chilcott. Part of
The King's Singers choral series, this entertaining
arrangement gives an added dimension to the well
known Shaker tune. Bob Chilcott's lyric counterlines
are sophisticated and fun for both mixed and treble
ensembles. A festival favorite.
1717990 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1974435 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H A Girl's Garden (from "Frostiana")Randall
Thompson. The delightful poem by Robert Frost in
an equally delightful setting by Randall Thompson
makes an excellent selection for women's choir.
336966 SAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
336966C Choral Master Track . . . . . . . 4.99
t Good Night, Dear HeartDan Forrest. This
stunning piece is based on a simple poem by
Robert Richardson, inscribed on the headstone
of the daughter of Samuel Clemens (Mark
Twain), who died in her youth. Appropriate for
any memorial occasion, the work is brief and
understated, yet powerful. It will touch every
listener deeply. Highly recommended!
10065541 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
n Hello, GirlsLloyd Pfautsch. This "perky"
Lloyd Pfautsch arrangement of an American
folk song is a favorite of women's choruses at
contests and festivals.
1687847 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
HomageZ. Randall Stroope. Each of us
is, in large part, the embodiment of the many
experiences and people who have sculpted our
lives. Our strength, wisdom, courage, and tears are
all products of that unique blend of our associations
with others - sometimes on a long-term basis and
sometimes sharing only moments. This profound
work honors those whose influence is the most
treasured gift in our lives.
10067610 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067611 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067612 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10069494 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
4 HopeBruce W. Tippette. This beautiful treble
choral features a lyrical melody supported by an
expressive piano accompaniment. The perfect
setting of the famous text, "Hope is the thing with
feathers, that perches in the soul."
10453052 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n I Am in Need of MusicDavid Brunner. These
intimate and comforting lines of Elizabeth Bishop's
sonnet are set to music that is reflective, lush and
lyrical, with the text always foremost.
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10049605 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10079129E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 55.00
n I Am Not YoursDavid C. Dickau. "Oh, plunge
me deep in love, put out my senses, leave me
deaf and blind, swept by the tempest of your love,
a taper in a rushing wind..." The depth of passion
in Sara Teasdale's famous poem is embodied in
this breathtaking choral setting. Four minutes'
worth of sublime music, this will bring out all the
color and expressiveness of your mixed choir.
Highly recommended!
10090804 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
H I Bought Me a CatAaron Copland. Copland's
sparkling, light-hearted work is now available
in a simplified voicing that brings the humorous
children's song to younger voices. The short
solos and comical animal sounds are always well-
received and fun to perform!
1316702 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
3274610 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
I Loved Youarr. Jay Rouse. "I loved you; and
perhaps I love you still..." Powerful in its simplicity,
this poem by Aleksandr Pushkin inspires Jay
Rouse's emotional choral setting, which uses
contemporary harmonies and a sweeping romantic
melody to convey the universal message of love and
loss with great sensitivity and depth. "God grant
you find another who will love you as tenderly and
truthfully as I."
10363385 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10369750 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
lt I Shall Keep SingingPhilip E. Silvey. Philip
Silvey honors iconic poet Emily Dickinson with
this transparent yet powerful a cappella setting for
treble voices. His writing effectively captures the
spirit of determination expressed in her poem. An
affirmation for women's choirs, this is an excellent
festival or concert selection.
10443539 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
I Sing OutMark Hayes. From the sensitive
opening solo, through the captivating textured
polyphony, to the final choral refrain, this
contemporary powerhouse teaches an inspiring
lesson about the strength of song. "From the very
best part of who I am, I sing out!"
10304794 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10304795 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10304796 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10304797 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10304798 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
10306971 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 55.00
n In Remembrance (from "Requiem")Eleanor
Daley. "Do not stand at my grave and weep, I
am not there, I do not sleep." An evocative and
deeply moving work by Canadian composer
Eleanor Daley is presented with rich harmonic
tapestries and seamless legato melodic lines.
Warmly expressive and hopeful, it continues to
appear on concert and festival programs since its
premiere in 1993.
3037793 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
4 Invitation to LoveKevin Nicoletti. "Come when
the nights are bright with stars or when the moon
is mellow; Come when the sun his golden bars
drops on the hayfield yellow. Come in the twilight,
soft and gray, come in the night or come in the
day, Come, O love, whenever you may, and you
are welcome." This beautiful text by Paul Laurence
Dunbar, so appropriate for women's voices, is
perfectly wedded to the music in this delightful
concert feature for treble choirs.
10444056 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n JabberwockyCarolyn Jennings. What better
way for your choir to take on the Jabberwock
than this rollicking dance in c-minor with rhythmic
melodies, dynamic contrasts and a "galumphing"
piano accompaniment? Sensible vocal layering
make this easy to learn, and the ending bursts
with shouts of "Calooh, Callay!" It's an exceptional
concert or festival choice!
1771492 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
n Letter from a Girl to the WorldAndrea
Ramsey. This remarkable work has become one
of the most popular choices for women's festival
choirs all over the country.
10074607 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l Life Has Loveliness to SellRobert Sieving.
This festival/honor choir piece is a soaring melodic
rendition of the familiar Sara Teasdale text,
enfolded within warm harmonic textures and a
luxuriant piano accompaniment.
10457453 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l Life's MysteryJonny Priano. The delicate
mystery of love has been the subject of poets and
composers many times over. In this sophisticated
setting, Priano suggests that the answer lies in
the giving of oneself to another without expecting
anything in return. Exquisite!
10453217 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
Gabriel's Oboe
10299100 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Let the River Run
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Light of a Clear Blue Morning
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new!
Psalm of Life
10456912 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Water is Wide
10299095 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Will There Really Be a Morning?
10015881 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
As founder and Artistic
Director of the choral
ensemble Conspirare, Craig
Hella Johnson has cultivated
a unique voice as a composer
and arranger. From pop
arrangements to original
settings of serious poetry, the
scope of his writing is well
represented in this selection of
his outstanding publications.
A m e r i c A n
c o m p o s e r
Craig Hella Johnson
