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4 The Tide RisesCynthia Gray. Cynthia Gray's
sinuous vocal lines mirror the distinguished text in
this piece. Well suited as a contest ballad selection,
The Tide Rises offers numerous teaching moments
for phrase shaping and dynamic contouring. You'll
even hear the sounds of ocean waves in the
accompaniment. Tastefully done!
10498670 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H The TigerSherri Porterfield. Musical life is
breathed into William Blake's stunning text.
Intensity builds throughout this well-constructed
work. Sherri captures the excitement, the fear and
the dread of the tiger! Creative yet accessible, this
is a wonderful work for concert, contest or festival!
1810324 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
4
Tu Lo SaiGiuseppe Torelli/arr. Thomas Juneau.
This gentle art song is as appropriate for choral
singing as it is for vocal solo or duet. Use this setting
with your high school girls to work on breathing
and support of tone and you'll have a stunning
performance piece. In Italian, with translation and
pronunciation guide.
10500872 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n The VagabondMark Patterson. Mark
Patterson's original setting of The Vagabond for
male solo voice was inspired by Robert Louis
Stevenson's poem of the same name. This
vagabond has chosen the life of the open road: a
bed that "looks up to the stars" and a solitary path
where "freedom is his only companion." This is sure
to resonate with young men.
10443515 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
H Velvet ShoesRandall Thompson. Now available
for mixed or treble voices, this is a stunning setting
of the famous winter poem by Elinor Wylie. "Let us
walk in the white snow in a soundless space; with
footsteps quiet and slow, at a tranquil pace, under
veils of white lace..." The choral parts sing easily, and
the piano interludes add their own winter imagery
between verses. A reflective selection that will be a
beautifully expressive moment in your concert!
10097785 SSATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
345603 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55
Ht Vive L'amourarr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw.
One of the most well-known and oft-performed
works for male chorus of the last thirty years, this
fun-filled Shaw/Parker arrangement deserves an
active place in any good male chorus library! Enjoy!
1327733 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
4 Wake Me a SongMary Lynn Lightfoot. This
inspired and poignant setting of selected lines from
the Abram Joseph Ryan poem features sweeping
melodies and an expressive accompaniment.
Replete with emotion and featuring an ending of
quiet splendor, it is certain to be both a concert
and festival favorite. "Out of the silence, wake me
a song...and let the loveliest music sound along."
A learning resource page is included.
10512773 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512774 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . 2.10
10512775 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512776 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
t Wanting MemoriesYasaye M. Barnwell. "I am
sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see
the beauty in the world through my own eyes..."
As recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this
extraordinary a cappella piece speaks to everyone
of the precious gift of life.
3225760 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4 We Are the Music-MakersAndy Beck.
Bookended by a majestic choral fanfare, this
contemporary work is a vivid realization of
O'Shaughnessy's famous poem. A dynamic
piano accompaniment fully supports the soaring
melodies and rich harmonies. A brilliant concert
opener or festival selection! "...we are the
journey-takers, the bound'ry-breakers, we are
the makers of song!"
10501266 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10501268 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10501269 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515003 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n We Rise AgainLeon Dubinsky & Stephen
Smith. Leon Dubinsky's well-known coal miners'
song was made popular by The Rankins, and this
arrangement by Stephen Smith has been sung
throughout Canada and the US by the men's choir,
Chor Leoni. A great crowd pleaser, this accessible
version tugs at the heartstrings of all who see
children as our hope for the future.
10083893 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10083894 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10065490 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
n What Maiden Weeping?John Parker & Victor
C. Johnson. "What maiden weeping near the tide
is covered by her falling tears? She's pouring out
her soul inside into the stream of yesteryears..."
So appropriate for women's voices, John
Parker's text is realized through a lyric melody
and a beautiful, plaintive refrain: "Sing me your
sadness, cold winds have blown. Sing me your
sadness. Love left me alone." This will surely
touch the hearts of your singers and audiences!
10443538 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
When Midnight Mists Are CreepingGreg
Gilpin. This evocative text setting makes it
easy for developing concert choirs to impress.
Modest vocal ranges, logical voice leading, and
manageable phrase lengths allow musicality to
be the focus of rehearsal and the hallmark of
performance. A beautiful treatment of this text
from Lewis Carroll's "Dreamland."
10452907 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452910 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452911 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n Where Go the Boats?Mary Lynn Lightfoot.
Lightfoot's unique setting of the beloved Robert
Louis Stevenson poem is a perfect fit for developing
choirs, ensuring feelings of confidence in your
singers. The rhythmic feel, minor mode, mixed
meters, limited ranges, and ample unison lines lay
the groundwork for some fun twists and turns along
the way.
10457451 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457452 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457467 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l White in the Moon the Long Road Lies
Eugene Butler. Eugene Butler expansively sets the
love poem from "A Shropshire Lad" to music that
will make your women's choir shine. "White in the
moon the long road lies, moon stands blank above;
White in the moon the long road lies that leads me
from my love."
10519901 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Why Does the Willow Weep?Ruth Elaine
Schram. "Why does the willow weep? What
secrets does she keep? Is there a broken heart
beating beneath the bark, hidden in the dark?"
Vividly poetic, with sweeping melodic and
harmonic textures, this is a truly memorable
concert work. An expressive, thoughtful tone
poem for treble choirs.
10457258 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10068332 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3298407 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10068333 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
3298407C Choral Master Track . . . . . . 4.99
4 Will There Really Be a Morning?Ruth Morris
Gray. This delightfully fresh, creative setting of the
beloved Emily Dickinson poem is joyful, hopeful
and dramatic with anticipation. Complemented by
a bright, driving accompaniment and accessible
ranges, this is an exceptional choice for concert or
festival use. A learning resource page is included.
10512796 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512797 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512798 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
l Will There Really Be a Morning?Tom
Council. This pretty setting of Emily Dickinson's
famous poem has enough musical substance for
both middle school and high school treble choirs.
With a rhythmically interesting yet lyric piano
accompaniment, it is sure to enhance any contest
or festival performance.
10509881 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Will You Teach Me?Victor C. Johnson.
A poignant, inspiring anonymous text is perfectly
wedded to the music in this beguiling setting.
This is a piece that your students will hold dear
to their hearts as they sing their very best. "Will
you teach me how to dream, to face the future
sight unseen? ... Will you teach me how to
soar, to see things never seen before? But most
importantly of all, will you teach me how to be
the only thing I can be... Me?" An optional oboe
part is included in the octavo, to give the gently
flowing music even greater emotional depth.
Highly recommended!
10090075 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10068335 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10068338 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10068337 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10068340 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Windy NightsCynthia Gray. A dramatic poem
by Robert Louis Stevenson is the inspiration for
this intense, exhilarating work, which portrays the
poet's childhood fear of storms. The music aptly
captures the sound and excitement of a stormy,
windy night, which the text likens to a riding
horseman and the pounding of his horse's hooves.
Excellent editorial notes provide fascinating
background about this poem and its famous
author. This is wonderful poetry and music for
developing choirs!
3701035 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3301353 Two/Three-Part . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3301616 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . 39.95
4 With a SongSally K. Albrecht & Jay Althouse.
"We come from many places. We come with many
dreams..." Sally and Jay's heartfelt text reminds
us of the impact of singing together, which serves
as a symbol of our unity. The memorable hook
and important message will engage and inspire
your singers from the first rehearsal to the final
performance. Sign language is featured on the With
a Song! DVD.
10514963 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514964 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514965 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10514966 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10514967 DVD Choral Movement. . . . 39.99
You Are My MusicLaura Farnell. "You are the
earth, you are my sky..." Two beautiful poems,
by Sara Teasdale and Zoe Akins, are lovingly
interwoven for the text of this lyrical, expressive
setting. Rubato phrases ebb and flow over a
romantic, arpeggiated accompaniment in this
superb concert showcase for young and developing
women's choirs! Highly recommended!
10351270 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Ht You Are the New DayJohn David/arr. Knight.
One of the most requested songs from the
repertoire of The King's Singers, this a cappella
SATB arrangement, with just a couple of divisis,
gives you an excellent feel for the artistry and
appeal of this amazing vocal group.
1855360 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Fun!
SONGS OF YOUTH
An Exploration of
Modes for Young Singers
David V. Montoya. These six short
choral gems are a fantastic way
to introduce and teach modes to
choirs of all skill levels. Included
are: Ladybug (G Mixolydian); When
All the World Is Full of Snow
(F Dorian); The Major (D Ionian);
I Heard a Bird Sing (E Phrygian);
Daylight Saving Time (B-flat
Lydian); The Universe (D Aeolian).
Each selection features a text
by a different poet. The clever
piano accompaniment clearly
accentuates the mood of each
unique movement. You need not
feel compelled to perform all six
pieces in one concert; they can be
grouped to suit the needs of your
choir. Have fun!
10510019 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Unmatched!
FINDING
OPHELIA'S
VOICE, OPENING
OPHELIA'S HEART
Nurturing the
Adolescent Female Voice
Lynne Gackle. Lynne Gackle,
Associate Professor of Ensembles
and Assistant Choral Director at
Baylor University, has long been an
advocate for the power of singing
as a catalyst for positive change
and self-actualization in adolescent
girls. Her landmark text is a
synthesis of these ideas, reflecting
her unmatched expertise on the
working of the female voice and a
lifetime of experience and research.
Serving to enlighten and encourage
teachers and choral directors of
these students, Finding Ophelia's
Voice, Opening Ophelia's Heart
addresses the symptoms of vocal
change in the female voice, along
with physiological factors that affect
it. Appropriate choral literature,
recordings, and other educational
materials are also presented. The
included DVD, which may be used
as a teaching tool in the classroom,
provides demonstrations of the
phases of vocal maturation, voice
classification, vocal techniques,
and other pedagogical strategies,
all with the help of an all-girl choir
(ages 12-16) under the direction of
Dr. Gackle.
10090243 Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . 44.95
