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Alleluia! Jubilate!arr. Patrick Liebergen.
This Pergolesi opera chorus will highlight the
performance of any treble choir. With an uplifting
original text by the arranger, it is a delightful
introduction to singing in light-classical style.
"Alleluia! Jubilate! Oh sing, be joyful!"
10070561 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10070563 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 16.99
Ally Bally BeeRobert Coltart/arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. A tender text, a sweet melody, and warm
harmonies come together in this gentle lullaby for
SSA choirs. The tessitura is well chosen, allowing
your girls to sing in the sweet spot of their voices.
Fun fact: long before it was considered a Scottish
folk song, this beautiful tune originated as the street
cry of a candy peddler.
10452839 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
Arise and Clap Your HandsSally K. Albrecht.
Two independent vocal parts, punctuated by
rhythmic handclaps, are introduced individually
and later combined in this joyful concert feature.
An ostinato add-on section offers the opportunity
for accomplishable three-part treble singing.
10452852 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452853 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453218 DVD-Lights!
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.99
Autumn FiresMary Donnelly & George L.O.
Strid. Younger choirs will build important choral
skills with this tender setting of a poem by Robert
Louis Stevenson. Alternating between modal and
major key tonality, the part-writing is carefully
crafted, making this an excellent choice for the first
concert of the year!
10456268 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Autumn ReelAudrey Snyder. "Swirling, ever
turning in the crisp autumn air..." This Celtic
flavored original creates a golden image of the
dancing leaves and blustery October days. Easily-
learned for autumn concerts, this work can be
enhanced with the optional string quartet and
hammered dulcimer accompaniment. Very nice!
3298026 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3298027 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 20.00
n Autumn VesperAudrey Snyder. In an
exceptionally tasteful marriage of text and melody,
Audrey Snyder has set a well-known Emily Bronte
poem in a lyric song style. The musical painting of
an autumn evening is superbly accomplished in
flowing lines and a supportive accompaniment.
The musical colors offer the young choir many
opportunities for expressive singing in this easy
concert work.
1903970 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
The Beginning of LoveGreg Gilpin. "Let us
always meet each other with a smile for a smile
is the beginning of love." Based on the words of
Mother Teresa, this and other selected quotes
are woven together to create a stunning lyric
of love and compassion. Melody and harmony
float above a flowing piano accompaniment and
optional violin. The piece also contains a short
narrative at the beginning and the end, focusing
on Mother Teresa.
10437444 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n The BellsLon Beery. Edgar Allen Poe's famous
poem is presented in an absolutely sparkling musical
package that bustles through changing rhythms with
a "jingling" piano accompaniment. Up-tempo, with
layered vocal ostinati and a joyful urgency, this is a
wonderfully energetic work that is bright and crisp
as a winter morning. The addition of sleigh bells give
added flexibility to this work that is an expressive
musical delight for midwinter concerts.
3295871 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3701618 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 A Better WorldSonja Poorman. Teach your
students that by working together, we can build a
brighter tomorrow. This gently flowing piece is well
designed for younger groups, with plenty of unison
singing, independent counterlines, and contrary-
motion harmonies. "If you reach out, you can make
this place a better world."
10501222 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10505019 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10275227 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n Boatmen StompEmily Crocker. Marked to
be performed "boisterously," this original work
in the style of a sea chantey is now available for
SATB and SA as well as for three-part mixed or
male choruses. These new settings are destined to
become classics as well!
10363897 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
1364538 Three-Part Mixed or TTB. . . . 1.90
10363898 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10002125 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
4 Breathe Soft, Ye WindsGreg Gilpin. Greg
Gilpin's skillful writing and sensitive interpretation
create an expressive piece that brings understanding
to the poignant text by the 18th-century poet
Ambrose Philips. Stunning in its simplicity, with
intelligent voice leading, practical ranges and clear
phrasing, this will allow choirs to sound their very
best in no time at all. "Breate soft, ye winds, ye
waters, gently flow. Shield her, ye trees, ye flow'rs,
around her grow..." Highly recommended!
10514761 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514762 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514763 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515003 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n The Busiest ComposersAmy F. Bernon. Isn't a
tree full of birds like notes on a staff? This delightful
original selection imagines our feathered friends as
tiny songsmiths: "Whatever they're composing, be
it symphony or song, I wanna sing along." Young
singers will enjoy the amusing wordplay and busy
melody of this charming, whimsical work
10457283 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457510 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Busy, Busy BumblebeeGreg Gilpin. Your
young singers will have a wonderful time making
buzzing sounds and having fun with the diction,
dynamics, and alliteration in this clever piece! The
6/8 feel emphasizes the rhythm of the text while
the piano accompaniment emulates the sound of
a bumblebee "darting and diving all around." This
creative programming gem is sure to have your
students buzzing for more! Highly recommended!
10307388 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307389 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
ButterflyAndy Beck. In this captivating original
for young voices, a staccato piano motive represents
the darting flight of a butterfly while the playful
melody and flowing refrain suggest the fluttering
of its wings. Even the words are suggestive of
the butterfly's movement: "I, butterfly, wanna fly,
butterfly, in the meadow as you do. I'll try, butterfly,
but I cannot fly like you..." Highly recommended!
10274801 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10275227 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
4 Cantate CanonDonald Moore. Donald Moore is
a master when it comes to writing easy, beautiful
canons for young singers. The optional flute part
very tastefully adds another lovely layer to the work.
This singable piece is filled with educational and
performance value. Highly recommended!
10510063 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 Clever ChameleonAndy Beck. How fun to sing
about one of nature's most curious creatures! A
whimsical text, bluesy overtones, quirky chromatics,
and optional hand percussion paint a clear picture
of the skillful lizard and his changing colors. As
to be expected from Andy, the two-part writing is
spot-on for young choirs! Highly recommended!
10514796 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515003 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
H CloudsAndy Beck. Don't miss this wonderful
contribution to the repertoire for young choirs!
"When you look at the clouds, what do you see?
Think of all the possibilities." As the work unfolds,
this idea becomes a metaphor for life's amazing
potential. Think, imagine, dream as you look at the
clouds, and do the same when you look in your
heart. Highly recommended!
10087765 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10088250 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 39.99
n CloudsCynthia Gray. This reflective concert
piece ponders the human condition, spreading the
universal message of peace. Appropriate for all ages,
this repertoire staple features an optional P/A CD with
two versions of the accompaniment to enhance your
choir's performance, no matter their voicing.
1523224 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457317 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1832641 SB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
1489780 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457318 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457608 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 CuriosityAmy F. Bernon. Pique your choir's
curiosity with this inquisitive original piece that
abounds with delightful nature-inspired imagery:
"And the beauty of all that sky above, and the
wonders here below make me curious about this
world of ours." Repeated melodic material and
intervals of a perfect fifth or less ensure accessibility
and success.
10519895 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l DreamAngela & Michael Souders. Young choirs
will surely embrace the uplifting message and
catchy groove of this contemporary original. The "if
you can dream it, you can do it" bridge stacks and
builds to an exciting finish!
10501219 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514790 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Dreams that Children DreamRuth Elaine
Schram & Celsie Staggers. There is innocence
and optimism in the way children view the world;
this inspiring original captures the essence of their
delight and wonder. Beginning with the anticipation
of morning, then moving into the child's daily
exploration of the world, the work culminates in the
warm satisfaction of day's end. We are encouraged
to dream the dreams that children dream: dreams
of hope, happiness, peace and security. This is a
wonderful signature piece, filled with lovely melody
and sonorous harmony. Its message speaks to
everyone, young and old. Highly recommended!
10028598 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10028599 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10029380 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 39.95
4 Drying Their WingsGreg Gilpin. Greg's
stunning setting of the Vachel Lindsay poem
features an expressive accompaniment that
flows and weaves underneath the soaring
melodic lines which seem to rise and fall, as if
flying. This exquisite text allows for interpretation
on many levels and sparks imaginative imagery.
A wonderful teaching piece, it is also a superb
choice for concert or festival. A Learning
Resource Page is included.
10512802 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512803 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512804 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
n Evening Prayer (from "Hansel and Gretel")
arr. Audrey Snyder. Treble choirs always enjoy
singing this gorgeous melody from Humperdinck's
"Hansel and Gretel." In this setting, clarity and
simplicity of the musical lines are what make it so
perfect as a teaching piece, and so rewarding as a
performance feature for young voices.
3277217 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10310133 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
H Fairest LadyNick Page. This gentle lullaby
based on a nursery rhyme uses London Bridge Is
Falling Down as a descant over a soothing original
melody and accompaniment. The peaceful moment
is a loving lullaby for a fair little lady whose mother
reassures her that London Bridge will not fall down,
rather it will fly away. Sensitive and touching.
3244092 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10449077 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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
FireflyAndy Beck. Excellent craftsmanship
is apparent in this delightful tone painting as
an accented vocal theme creates the image of
flickering fireflies on a dark summer night. Carefully
selected ranges and intervals, youthfully inquisitive
lyrics, a delicate accompaniment and a whispered
ending all add up to a very special concert feature
for young choirs! Highly recommended!
10029937 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
4 Foreign LandsKathleen Ballantyne. This
winsome poem from Robert Louis Stevenson's
A Child's Garden of Verses depicts a child's
view of the world from atop a tree. It is set in
the most charming way, with a playful melody,
complementary counterlines and a nimble piano
accompaniment. "Up into the cherry tree, who
should climb but little me? I held the trunk with both
my hands, and looked abroad in foreign lands..."
This is simply delightful! Highly recommended!
10514843 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515003 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
Inventive warm-ups!
CHOIR BUILDERS
Rollo Dilworth. Have fun with
your choral warm-ups! With this
collection of fifty-four inventive and
educational songs and exercises,
your choir will beg for more. Start
out with the unison pieces and
"build" to the more challenging
exercises for 2-part, 3-part or 4-part
treble or mixed voices.
10022984 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . 29.99
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