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n Die Nachtigall (The Nightingale)Felix
Mendelssohn/arr. Russ Robinson. There's no better
way to celebrate the birth of Felix Mendelssohn
than with this flexibly scored arrangement of one
of his best-known works. With optional notes for
unchanged boys' voices, it is equally effective with
middle school or high school choirs, accompanied
or a cappella, in German or English. The
excellent performance notes help to make this as
educationally rewarding as it is beautiful!
10067345 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H
A Distant Shore (The Water Is Wide)Mary
Donnelly & George Strid. This partner-song setting
of the best-loved American folk song The Water
Is Wide features a new, folk-like countermelody.
Moderate vocal ranges, an extended "echo" section,
flowing piano lines, strong countermelody and skillful
imitative treatment of the melody combine to make
this more than just a partner song arrangement. It is
a rich musical tapestry which will give your choir a
very rewarding learning experience!
1961705 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1961713 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
n Do Not Stand at My Grave and WeepLaura
Farnell. "...I am not there; I do not sleep. I am the
thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints
on snow..." Profound in its simplicity, this ever-
popular text speaks to everyone, and is treated with
loving care in this beautiful setting for choir, piano
and optional C instrument.
10020274 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10053471 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
n DragonflyCristi Cary Miller. This vivid concert
work for young voices portrays the emergence
of the adult dragonfly, with dazzling, jewel-like
sapphire wings, through layered vocal lines and
shifting 6/8 to 3/4 metric feel. Accessible but
satisfying, this selection will be perfect for concert,
contest and festival!
10445541 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10445542 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 2.25
10455931 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
H
The Dream KeeperRollo Dilworth. A persistent
underlying rhythm gives this setting of the Langston
Hughes poem a powerful, mysterious drive. "Bring
me all of your dreams, you dreamers. Bring me all
of your Heart melodies, that I may wrap them in a
blue cloud cloth away from the too-rough fingers
of the world..." Use conga drums to enhance the
impact of this compelling work!
10070633 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10011858 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Dream with Mearr. John Purifoy. She's the
little girl with the extraordinary voice! This title
track from Jackie Evancho's debut album will
be a fantastic selection for choirs of all ages,
creating a mesmerizing atmosphere that will
enchant your audience!
10291113 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10291114 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10291115 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10291116 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10291117E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00
H Dreams of TheeEric William Barnum. An
expressive, lyrical work for SAB voices, optional
solo, C instrument and piano, this has a text taken
from "Lines to an Indian Air" by Percy Bysshe
Shelley. A very lovely choral piece for serious
middle-school or beginning high school choirs.
10008754 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n Evening StarVictor C. Johnson. Soaring
melodic lines, lush harmonies and an artfully
crafted accompaniment grace this gorgeous piece,
based on a poem by Edgar Allan Poe. The cello
obbligato adds a special touch to this inspiring and
reflective concert work. "O evening star, gently
glowing star, fill our souls with peace tonight. Play
for us the gentle strains of your symphony of light."
10512890 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512891 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . 2.10
10512892 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512893 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
n Everlasting MelodyRollo Dilworth. This gospel-
style original will set every toe tapping and fill every
heart with harmony! Well-written vocal and piano
parts ensure success, and the positive message is
relevant to choirs of all ages. It's the perfect closer
for your next concert; guaranteed!
3212610 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3212628 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Exultate Justi in Domino (Revised edition)D.
Farrell Smith. This vigorous minor-key original is a
magnificent showcase for two-part choirs! Easy-to-
feel meter shifts between 3/4, 6/8 and 4/4 propel
the work from beginning to end, while exciting
dynamic contrasts and a perfectly timed modulation
reinforce the forward motion.
10065743 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H Feel Goodarr. Barbara Baker & David Elliott. Feel
Good is a contemporary Afro-American gospel song
that should be performed with joy, exuberance and
enthusiasm! Highly rhythmic with judicious hand
claps and utilizing a secular text of positiveness
and high self-esteem, this exciting work is certain
to be a favorite of singers and audiences alike!
1874163 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H FireMary Goetze. With its text a poem by a 13-
year old girl and music by Mary Goetze, this is an
absolutely delightful concert work that includes not
only excellent vocal writing, but also an unusually
fine piano accompaniment that adds immeasurably
to the charm of this work!
1724541 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Flight of the GracklesJohn Parker & Janet
Gardner. What a wonderful tone painting! The
superb text and menacing music conjure a
conspiracy of five grackles, which are blackbirds
notorious for their loud, cacophonous cries, as they
devour a field of grain. A thrilling work for young
choirs! Highly recommended!
10045333 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Forget Not My HeartJohn Parker & Vicki
Tucker Courtney. "A gentle whisper on the wind
sails across the sea..." A poignant original text
is beautifully harmonized for women's voices
in this tender ballad. Gentle dissonances and
suspensions, as well as expressive dynamics, lend
themselves to an emotive, sensitive performance.
This is simply gorgeous!
10580180 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604579 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
H Gaudeamus HodieNatalie Sleeth. This 30-
year commemorative edition of a classic Sleeth
melody will be welcome with teachers and church
choir directors alike. Talk about infectious! Layered
melodies and simple calypso rhythms are enhanced
with Latin percussion instruments and a dancing
piano-four-hands accompaniment. Natalie's unique
gift was to capture the essence of musical style with
simple, clean lines-you'll find the P/A CD a plus, but
even more fun is that the piano part can be played
by two student pianists.
3296079 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
247957 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3296080 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
l The Gift to SingRollo Dilworth. This gospel-
flavored work is a setting of lyrics by famed
Harlem Renaissance composer and poet James
Rosamund Johnson depicting the power of music
to change darkness to light and sadness to joy.
A wonderful selection for combined choirs and
festival performances!
10605633 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10605631 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 1.90
n Give Me WingsJohn Rutter. Now even your
youngest singers can enjoy singing the music of
John Rutter! "Give me wings and I'll soar like an
eagle; Bear me up, till I float in the blue; Give me
mountains to climb, give me poems to rhyme, Give
me dreams and I'll make them come true." This
beautiful, inspiring message will encourage young
musicians to sing their hearts out at graduation or
any time. "We can change the old world to new."
10444714 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
H Give Us HopeJim Papoulis/arr. Nunez.
Expressing a powerful message of hope for a better
world, this dynamic piece strikes a universal chord
for all to hear! The quiet and subdued opening
gradually builds to a dramatic musical statement
using hand claps and short solos for a climactic
ending. "Give us hope and we'll show you the way."
Highly recommended!
3701107 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3294676 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10011452 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Goin' HomePaul Langford. Dvorak's famous
Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9 "From the
New World" is set to a beautiful, spiritual original
text in this deeply moving piece. Simple, yet rich
with vocal harmonies, piano accompaniment
and optional cello, it will provide an emotional,
memorable moment in your concert or service. "It's
not far, just close by, through an open door; work
all done, care laid by, goin' to fear no more..."
10510937 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10510938 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
H Good Cheer (Festival Procession)arr. Audrey
Snyder. This buoyant work is based on a two-part
medieval song and is useful for a wide variety of
programming needs, including madrigal dinners,
processionals, holiday concerts and other festive
occasions. A part for hand percussion is included in
the octavo, and the flexible optional instrumentation
has parts for four wind instruments in C, or in C,
B-flat and F.
3207784 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3207792 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 20.00
n Halle, HallelujahD. Farrell Smith. This piece
was conceived as a call for peace and hope for a
future in which love and peace unite us all. Sing,
shout, and clap your hands!
10586247 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10192366 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Hold Fast Your DreamsDavid Brunner. Here
is an extremely sensitive and etherial-sounding
work for more mature treble and SATB choirs A
soaring melody is supported by a dreamlike piano
accompaniment, as warm harmonies highlight the
text; "Hold fast your dreams! O keep a place apart,
Within your heart, For little dreams to go." Perfect
for concert or contest, it is also ideal for graduation
or as a signature piece. Gorgeous!
10590179 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3180866 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Home on the Rangearr. Mark Hayes.
American music at its best! There are sure to be
some misty eyes when you perform this spine-
chilling arrangement. Mark has expertly arranged
this American folk classic to start softly with a
harmonica solo and build to rich, lush choral
harmonies that must be experienced to be believed.
Now available for mixed or male choirs, it is a
concert showpiece!
1558766 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10589930 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Homeward BoundMarta Keen/arr. Wilberg.
This heartfelt song has touched thousands of
musicians and their audiences with its warmth and
sincerity, and it has also become an anthem for
soldiers returning home from war. Mack Wilberg's
stunning arrangement, as written for The Mormon
Tabernacle Choir, includes a penny whistle on the
recorded track that adds a wonderful Celtic flavor.
"Set me free to find my calling and I'll return to you
somehow." This is a timeless piece that belongs in
every choral library. Highly recommended!
10285084 SATB Piano Four Hands . . . . 2.25
10305681 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Homeward BoundMarta Keen/arr. Althouse.
Homeward Bound, a favorite with choral directors
for many years, is now available for young choirs!
This heartfelt piece is elegant in its simplicity and
memorable in its warmth and sincerity. It has also
become an anthem for soldiers returning home.
Performed as a choral only, or with concert band,
it is guaranteed to create a stirring moment in your
concert! Highly recommended!
1780808 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1780816 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3016219 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3285996 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10274940 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
HopeGreg Gilpin & Pamela Stewart. This
powerful and inspirational work sings of "hope"
described through the phases of life, such as a
newborn's cry, the laughter of children, the ashes
of the fire of love that has died, the quiet comfort of
a dream. Set to haunting and dynamic music with
piano or optional orchestration, the gorgeous work
comes to a moving conclusion: "Hope is not lost;
hope is not gone. It is not dead; it still lives on. Hope
will arise!"
10453793 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10453795 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10567904 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453799 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
new!
Born in a Song
10602874 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Duermete, Mi Corazon
10512715 SATB or SAB or SAT . . . . . . . 2.10
10358627 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10512715E Two-Part ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Fum, Fum, Fum
3304163 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
3261393 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Jubilate Deo Alleluia!
10512725 SATB or SA or TB
with Treble Choir . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Judith Herrington is a trusted
name in the field of school
choral music. For many years
she has produced original
works and arrangements
with special appeal and
educational value for young
and developing singers. Here
are a few of her best sellers,
plus a new secular concert
work for women's voices.
A M E R I C A N
C O M P O S E R
Judith Herrington
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