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Concert & Festival
4 Hit 'Em Up a Tune!—Mary Lynn Lightfoot.
A rousing, high-energy and accessible two-
minute showstopper based on the American folk
song favorites Turkey in the Straw; Skip to My Lou;
Hop Up, My Ladies; Old Brass Wagon and Old
Dan Tucker that will add a clever contrast to your
concert and festival programming. It is especially
effective as an opener, closer or encore.
10512805 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512806 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512807 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
e Ho, Ho, Watanay (Sleep, Sleep, Little One)—
Greg Gilpin. Incorporating partner melodies,
echo, and simple two-part (or three-part mixed)
singing, this soothing, gentle setting is an
excellent choice for teaching soft, lyrical singing.
The repetitive chorus is in Iroquois, while the
verses are in English. Add the optional parts for
recorder (or flute) and percussion to enhance the
Native American flavor.
10520020 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10366649 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366650 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
t Hold Me, Rock Me—Brian Tate. This original
makes clever use of texts from a variety of popular
spirituals. Anyone who has ever yearned for
belonging will relate to its message, and will enjoy
the feeling of being rocked by its satisfying music!
8067260 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10512724 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10031160 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Hope is the Breath of Music—Victor C.
Johnson. Hope is the Breath of Music fully displays
Victor Johnson's ability to write for women's
voices. With text that speaks of the power that
music has to lift our spirits, this exquisite selection
is beautiful from start to finish.
10519904 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10520040 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 Hummingbird and Butterfly—Amy F. Bernon.
The title characters meet at a flowerpot one
summer night and a great friendship is born. Shy
Hummingbird and social Butterfly come together
in a fluttering duet that will delight young singers.
Lyrical and full of movement, this delightful
original is just right for spring concerts and end-
of-year performances.
10512793 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10512794 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
n I Am in Need of Music—David 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.
Originally written for SATB chorus, this voicing for
treble choir maintains the lush harmonies of the
original while taking into account the potential of
the women's voices.
10020239 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10494681 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10049605 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10079129E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . 55.00
4 I Am Not Yours—David N. Childs. Following
in the footsteps of the all-time bestselling treble
arrangement, this sensitive setting of the Sara
Teasdale poem features a flowing piano accom-
paniment that supports the tender love song.
Adding an elegant touch to any program, this
impactful piece is a delight to perform.
10513203 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3303477 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
4 I Ask for One Day—Jim Papoulis. "I ask for
one day where I don't have to hear about pain, or
life that's lost, I ask for one day where whispers
of hope are alive inside my heart." These words,
written by 5th graders in a writing workshop,
moved the composer to create this inspiring work.
10519315 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10519314 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 I Dream a World—David Brunner. This classic
and inspirational text by Langston Hughes is
appropriate in school or church, and it is a great
vehicle for teaching your singers about hopes
and dreams and that their dreams can make a
difference. The music is tuneful, sturdy and strong
and makes a wonderful concert closer. "Sing as
though your dream can make a difference" is the
message we all need to hear and sing.
10519317 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 I Got a Key—arr. Tom Fettke & Thomas Grassi.
Master arrangers Tom Fettke and Thomas
Grassi combine full choral writing with a rhyth-
mically driven piano accompaniment in this
rousing setting. With solo opportunities, sing-
able harmonies, and a powerful finale, this
arrangement of the well-known spiritual is a top
pick for concert or contest programs.
10520012 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10520039 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4e I Know Where I'm Going—arr. Mark Hayes.
While the origins of this sublime love ballad are
uncertain (either Ireland or Scotland), its beauty
is undeniable. The melancholy text speaks of
trading all worldly trappings for "handsome,
winsome Johnny," and Mark Hayes' skillful choral
writing is pure elegance for women's choirs.
Highly recommended!
10514876 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515003 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . 44.99
e I Loved You—arr. 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
10503368 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10369750 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . 44.99
4 I Never Saw a Moor—Victor C. Johnson. Emily
Dickinson's inspiring poem receives Victor John-
son's sensitive musical touch in this impassioned
composition. With opportunities to teach lyrical
singing techniques, phrase shaping, and dynamic
contouring, and music that naturally promotes
a mature sound, this piece is destined to be
returned to again and again.
10513101 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10513104 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n I See a Star—Greg Gilpin. Simply charming for
young and developing choirs, and now for SATB
voices, this touching piece offers a wish for the
world to find the hope, peace, and love that it
needs. With memorable melodies and a bridge
featuring hints of "star light, star bright, first star
I see tonight," it is usable throughout the year
as a song of peace and will make an especially
effective addition to Christmas, winter, and
holiday concerts.
10519889 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307408 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307409 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307410 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n I Sing Because I'm Happy—Rollo Dilworth.
Adapted from the gospel-style interpretation of
the hymn His Eye Is on the Sparrow, originally
performed and recorded by the Georgia Mass
Choir, this setting has been lowered a step
and a bass part has been added. It will be an
inspirational choice for gospel and concert choirs,
and audience participation on the hand claps is
encouraged!
10451977 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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NEW CONCERT
WORKS FOR SPRING
Ban Ban Caliban—Dan Forrest. Loaded with excitement, this setting
taken from Shakespeare's famous "The Tempest" will have audiences
both entertained and amazed. A great concert closer, the rousing piano
accompaniment is joined by a unique percussion ensemble (cabasa, vibraslap, guiro, ratchet,
triangle, and would you believe, police whistle). Treble choirs rarely get to have this much fun.
10544117 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Even When He Is Silent—Kim Andre Arnesen. Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in
Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent masterfully expresses the sentiment of the anonymous
text: "Have hope in times of despair." Beautifully melodic with rich harmonic texture, this work
displays the fresh compositional voice of Kim Andre Arnesen.
10543959 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
I Should Be Glad—Susan LaBarr. Commissioned in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Texas
Choral Directors Association, I Should Be Glad captures the gratitude that artists feel as they live
and work each day. Melody is of the utmost importance throughout as the work climbs from simple
two-part singing to eight-part singing at its climax. A cappella, with text by Sara Teasdale.
10543763 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
A Prairie Sunset—Cecil Effinger. Now available in a new edition, this classic setting of a text
by Walt Whitman was originally published in 1964. Vivid harmonic colors and dramatic dynamics
intensify the imagery of the words as they portray the glorious beauty of a sunset. "...Pure luminous
color fighting the silent shadows to the last."
10541384 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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