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4 Singing to Share with the WorldPhilip WJ
Stopford. "Singing is a beautiful thing to be shared
with the world!" This is the uplifting message of
this joyful original work dedicated to Henry Leck
and the Indianapolis Children's Choir on their 30th
anniversary. A perfect closer or concert theme!
10573350 Two-Part or SSA. . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n The Snow (Op. 26, No. 1)Edward Elgar.
This beautiful, evocative work was composed
for SSA voices, with words by C. Alice Elgar and
accompaniment for two violins and piano. It is
also available for SATB choir as arranged by John
Pointer. The violin parts are published separately.
3102779 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
4063855 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
10189863 Violin 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
10189864 Violin 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
t SongbirdSarah Quartel. "One little bird on a
branch sits fanning amber wings to the passers
by. Two little birds in flight are threading webs of
gold in an endless sky..." This delightful piece will
make your a cappella women's voices sound like a
chorus of songbirds! There's even a little trilling in
this outstanding, memorable concert/festival work!
10371571 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
n SoulspeakZ. Randall Stroope. Esteemed
composer Z. Randall Stroope realizes the profound,
soul-searching words of Tennyson's "Ulysses" in a
grand and expansive setting. Premiered in Carnegie
Hall, Soulspeak is an absolutely stunning program
closer that is well within the grasp of most high
school, college, and professional ensembles.
10520023 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10520024 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10520025 Instrumental Parts
Brass Quintet . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95
Sound the TrumpetHenry Purcell/arr. Rentz.
This selection from Come, Ye Sons of Art, a favorite
of treble choirs, is now available for mixed voices
at the middle-school and high-school levels. Also
included are warm-up exercises and rehearsal tips/
techniques to assist developing voices in mastering
the Baroque style.
10025009 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . 2.10
10028964 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l Spring Shall BloomSusan LaBarr. An
ostinato-style accompaniment lays the foundation
for distinctive vocal lines as they vividly convey
Christina Rossetti's poetic promise of spring. This
will be an excellent opener for a spring concert.
"Spring shall bloom where now the ice is...and my
garden teem with spices."
10593093 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l StarsMark Patterson. Stars is an original tone
poem describing the ancient wonders of light
that decorate our night sky. The stars are the
guardians of the ages, looking down on all who
dwell below, and lending their light to all who look
up to see it.
10586071 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H Stomp Your Foot (Choral Square Dance from
"The Tender Land")Aaron Copland. Subtitled
a "Choral Square Dance," this energetic, dramatic
work by Aaron Copland is a bright, lively, fun
work for concert, contest or festival. The stand
alone choral arrangement offers an exciting piano
duet accompaniment. An optional concert band
accompaniment at the medium level is available
for combined chorus and band settings. It's a
wonderful chance to put Copland on your next
combined concert program!
162099 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
H Sure on This Shining Night (Opus 13, No. 3)
Samuel Barber. This lyric gem is a cornerstone
of 20th century choral composition and, because
of its accessibility, is an exceptional work to
introduce young singers to Barber's distinct style.
A distinguished choral work.
421834 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t Tango to Evoraarr. Jon Washburn. The
simmering romantic fervor of the tango is recreated
with pure vocal colors in this marvelous sound
experience for divisi a cappella choir. Sopranos
float over gentle choral rhythms and understated
hand claps while a single bell adds a unique
sparkle to the dance. Controlled ostinati and
mesmerizing effects bring the piece to an inaudible
finish. Hypnotic! (Also available for SSAA voices,
accompanied, with solo descant.)
3296214 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10067359 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
H Things that Never DieLee Dengler. An
extraordinary text by Charles Dickens provides the
inspiration for this excellent concert/festival work.
"The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our
hearts in youth... the striving after better hopes;
these things can never die." Now available for
mixed, women's and men's choirs.
1891431 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3130333 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10046020 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
l Thinking of My HomeChen Yi. From the
American Composers Forum series ChoralQuest,
Thinking of My Home by Chen Yi is a three-part
work for treble voices, piano and triangle based on
an ancient Chinese poem by Li Bai.
10558322 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 1.95
Ht This MarriageEric Whitacre. A delicate setting
of a timeless love poem by the Sufi poet Jalal al-Din
Rumi, this marks the first time that Eric Whitacre has
written for four-part a cappella chorus without divisi.
10004924 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l Two Mozart ClassicsW.A. Mozart/arr.
Ryan Kelly. Singers will build Classical style and
performance practice with these charming pieces
from 1787. The editions have been adapted for
piano (from the original basset horns) and include
suggested tempo, breath marks and dynamics,
as well as pronunciation guides, translations and
period ornamentation. Included are: Ecco quell fiero
istante (K. 436) and Piu non si trovano (K. 549).
10609902 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Venga Nel Nostro Coro (Come to Our Choir)
Antonio Salieri/arr. Jill Gallina. This was originally
a four-part canon, or round. The lyrics invite those
with "difficulty to come to the choir with the promise
of happiness and peace." For a cappella voices, it
is a joyful invitation to partake of the happiness
that singing together can bring! In Italian, with a
pronunciation guide.
10503348 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10503351 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4 Voice on the WindSarah Quartel. Voice on the
Wind sets an inspiring text written by the composer
about the empowerment of singing. With a catchy
melody, imitative scat singing and a driving hand
drum accompaniment, this piece has all the
hallmarks of Quartel's innovative style.
10561409 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
n Wake Me a SongAndrea Ramsey. "Out of the
silences wake me a song, beautiful, sad, soft and
low..." In this inspiring original work, Abram Joseph
Ryan's 19th-century poem sings of the glories of
a song as it soars all the way to heaven. Melodic
in all three voice parts, this is a piece that singers
will love to sing. The artistically rendered piano
accompaniment lends special support to the voices.
10307826 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
l Watercolor MorningRuth Elaine Schram.
The stark black and white of winter is infused with
color as life blossoms anew with the lushness of
springtime. Flowers bloom, the sun shines in a sky
of blue; everything changes as the air warms and
we bid winter goodbye on a gorgeous "watercolor
morning." Beautiful melodies and harmonies grace
this expressive original, an especially good choice
for spring or year-end performances. A learning
resource page is included.
10602814 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10602815 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n We Are the VoicesJim Papoulis. "In every heart
there is a place that shows us who we are." The
opening phrase presents the challenge that unfolds
in this significant song: bringing our inner voice to
expression. Bound to be the highlight of a program,
this piece builds to a grand ending with the rhythmic
beat of a djembe adding to the excitement.
10500447 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H Weep No MoreDavid Childs. Wistful
melodies, rich harmonies, and an ethereal piano
accompaniment characterize this hauntingly
beautiful original work based on a poem by John
Keats. A conductors' choice on all-state and
regional festivals, it is an expressive gem for
women's, men's and mixed choirs.
10186976 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3178274 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
3300424 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
H When I Am SilentJoan Varner. "Who will
sing my song when I am silent? Who will count
the colors of the dawn?" Joan Varner's haunting
choral work, dedicated to a young victim of a
Nazi concentration camp, is a pensive and deeply
moving musical statement for more accomplished
treble choirs.
3052495 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Where Your Bare Foot WalksDavid N. Childs.
This romantic work, written for the composer's
bride, is built around fragments of Sufi poetry
by Rumi, for a truly emotional setting. It requires
a larger choir with a mature sound and careful
attention to bringing out the words of the poem. For
spring concerts or year-round events.
10067237 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n Will There Really Be a Morning?Craig Hella
Johnson. This marvelous setting of the famous
Emily Dickinson poem has become a standard
selection on state and regional festival lists.
10015881 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Ye Followers of the LambEdwin Ferguson.
A strong, modal Shaker song which builds in
intensity and fervor from the beginning to the end,
this is a very singable yet highly effective selection
for concert or contest.
1495654 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H Yo Le Canto Todo El Dia (I Sing to You All Day
Long)David L. Brunner. If you're looking for
something different in a "music" song, consider this
original inspired by the native music of Venezuela.
Full of infectious rhythms and playful melodies,
with some very effective hand claps, it conveys a
positive message through charming Spanish lyrics
which are great fun to sing.
3197829 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3092178 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10309011 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Zigeunerleben (Gypsy Life)Robert Schumann.
This new edition of the classic choral work gives
a new generation of musicians the opportunity to
sing of European gypsy life in the early 1800's. In
German with English subtext, and including a part
for triangle and tambourine, this is an absolute
must for every choral library!
10304882 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Secular Concert
All Voicings
Medium-Advanced
n Across the Vast, Eternal SkyOla Gjeilo.
"Sunlight shines on my face; this is my grace, to be
restored, born again, in flame!" The legend of the
Phoenix inspires this stunning work for divisi mixed
voices with piano and optional string quartet. Your
choir will create a gorgeous, expansive soundscape
when they perform it! "I will appear again when the
sunset paints flames across the vast eternal sky."
10357012 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10357013 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
t
Ad AmoreLee Kesselman. Already chosen
for several all-state choral festivals, this exciting
a cappella choral fanfare is the perfect concert
opener. The text, in Italian and based on lines from
Dante's "Divine Comedy," speaks of goodness and
love. The sound of non-pitched bells will establish a
special mood for your performance.
10289553 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10609877 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Afternoon on a HillEric Barnum. A musical
soundscape on a poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay,
this picturesque setting includes wind-blowing
sounds for the sopranos and tenors while the rest
of the choir sings, "I watch the wind bow down the
grass..." There are many wonderful effects for the
more accomplished choir.
10044185 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht Amor de Mi AlmaZ. Randall Stroope. This
profound work is set to a stunning 16th century
love poem, which translates "You are the Love of
my Soul." A deeply emotive composition, the work
contains a rich harmonic language and lucid vocal
passages that are both expressive and masterfully
written.. Perform this in Spanish as a splendid
a cappella choral rendering, or use the tasteful
piano accompaniment for a concert feature of rare
and distinct beauty.
3281664 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10027627 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
l An SylviaFranz Schubert/arr. Ragnar Bohlin.
Translated as Who Is Silvia?, this Schubert chamber
work for solo voice is now adapted for mixed choir.
Text is in German throughout; an English translation
is provided in the introductory notes.
10589944 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n And Nature SmiledAllen Koepke. Written in
the modern folk style, composer Allen Koepke has
provided an inspirational, allegorical text that is
sure to delight. The piano lends dramatic support
to the finely styled vocal parts. A frequent choice
for festivals and state contest lists.
10593095 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
1826833 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3277357 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Armistice 1918 (Everyone Sang)Craig
Carnahan. Featuring the poem Everyone Sang by
Siegfried Sassoon, written shortly after the end of
World War I, Armistice 1918 is a celebratory work
stemming from themes of victory and revolution.
Challenging yet singable, with a virtuosic piano part,
this setting will make a good addition to honor choir
and festival choir repertoire.
10513288 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
Ht At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners
Williametta Spencer. This contemporary, a cappella
setting by Williametta Spencer of the sonnet by
John Donne is a strong contest/festival selection
for mature mixed choruses.
4035259 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4t Away in the WoodsJonny Priano. This
thoughtful, dramatic a cappella setting of William
Butler Yeats' Love Song is filled with opportunities
for expressive singing. A choral work of great depth
for upper-level choirs. "...and death, oh my fair
one, will never come near in the bosom afar of the
fragrant wood."
10604269 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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