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n Nuit D'etoiles (Starry Night)Claude Debussy/
arr. Alan Raines. For stylistic contrast in any concert
or festival program, this famous impressionistic
work will serve your treble choir very well. It is
simply gorgeous, in French with English translation
and pronunciation guide.
10027651 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n O LoveElaine Hagenberg. This beautiful setting
of George Matheson's familiar hymn text functions
perfectly in both sacred or secular settings. Here,
O Love is given a fresh new melody with equally
refreshing and gorgeous harmonies. You will not
want to miss this for use as a sacred meditation in
a worship service or in a concert setting as a tribute
to the glory of love itself. Simply stunning!
10667410 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l O, My Luve's Like a Red, Red RosePatti
Drennan. Beautiful choral harmonies are showcased
in an a cappella opening section followed by a
flowing accompanied section. This lovely work
will showcase the emotional sensitivity of your
women's choir with resplendent harmonies and a
memorable melody supporting the well-loved Robert
Burns poem. Simple vocal parts full of stepwise
movement make this an accessible piece with lush
harmonization in a well-conceived choral offering.
10684758 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H The Old Carrion Crowarr. Mary Goetze.
Written for two-part or unison voices and piano,
this absolutely delightful setting of a Nova Scotian
folk song in the Dorian mode tells an amusing
story interspersed with appealing responses and
a chorus of nonsense syllables. It's an excellent
choice for any concert, and is particularly suited to
contest and festival performances!
1654664 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht Old Joe Clarkarr. Mary Goetze. This delightful
a cappella arrangement by Mary Goetze simply
sparkles, which helps explain its great popularity!
That "banjo" section is great fun and a real
diction challenge!
1532738 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
H Omnia Sol (Let Your Heart Be Staid)
Z. Randall Stroope. This is simply too good not to
consider for your choir. Omnia sol temperat, "the
sun warms everything," comes from a verse of
Latin found in "Carmina Burana." The composer's
English text speaks to the human need to anchor
words of love and commitment in the hearts of
those who have been pillars along life's way. An
important contribution to the choral literature!
10006501 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10006502 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10590499 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10590500 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10068270 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . . 29.95
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On Justice, Truth, And PeaceAmy F. Bernon.
"On these three things the whole world stands:
justice, truth, and peace." Widely known as Hine
Ma Tov, this universal message is expressed in
Hebrew and English in Amy Bernon's dynamic,
energetic a cappella work.
10028924 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3301334 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3301332 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10028928 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.95
Pathway to HomeBrad Nix. This unique
concept is a portrait of repentance and grace.
Taking the text from Wayfaring Stranger and
setting it to the tune of Shenandoah brings new
insight and expressive potential to this message
of homecoming and reconciliation. Elegant piano
writing and a bittersweet violin obbligato infuse the
arrangement with a sense of theater and drama.
10662922 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Peace on Earth... and Lots of Little Crickets
Paul Carey. Clickers, guiros and shakers are
the voices of crickets, frogs and other species as
they join with human voices to express a profound
wish for peace on earth. Based on a text by Oliver
Twigge, this is serious fun - no kidding!
10046157 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
Prairie Waters by Night (from "American
Song")John Leavitt. This original work by John
Leavitt is part of "American Song," a choral song
cycle featuring texts of distinctive American poets.
This selection, based on a poem by Carl Sandburg,
is a stunning mood piece consisting of contrasting
musical elements with an expressive piano
accompaniment. Now available for SSA choirs!
1903491 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
10717627 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Prayer of the ChildrenKurt Bestor/arr. Mark
Hayes. This moving anthem of hope, embraced
by choirs around the world for many years, is now
available in this new arrangement with piano or
orchestra accompaniment. Lush choral writing
and an inspired instrumentation treat the work
with due reverence and respect. At the very
end, two measures sung in Croatian remind us
that the prayer is intended for the whole world.
Highly recommended!
10515004 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10515355 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10515356 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10515357 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10515358 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
H The Promise of LivingAaron Copland.
Aaron Copland's quintet from "The Tender Land"
translates beautifully into this setting for combined
chorus with band! Although it makes a perfect
choice for Thanksgiving, the wonderful vocal lines
make it a magnificent showpiece any time of year.
The SATB choral part can stand alone, and offers
a piano 4 hands accompaniment. The optional
concert band accompaniment is at the medium
level and requires the choral part for performance.
It's a fantastic way to program music by a great
American composer!
982462 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
2457109 Concert Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
l Quiet SeaJill Friedersdorf & Melissa Keylock. A
song of hope and promise, the simple melodic idea
begins in an opening baritone solo before being
picked up by the sopranos and altos. This melodic
idea continues to be shared freely throughout the
piece. The piano accompaniment adds support
and forward motion as the choir asks "Where is
the quiet sea? Where is the sun so fair? Lost in the
storm, lost in the clouds... yet there."
10757930 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10082630 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10188786 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4 Rain MusicVictor C. Johnson. This forward-
moving, rhythmically driven music enhances
the dramatic, image-laden text of Kentucky-
born poet and playwright Joseph S. Cotter, Jr.
Shifting mixed meter is very effective in giving this
selection a dance-like quality. Close harmonies,
especially in the contrasting middle section, and
effective unison, two-, three- and four-part writing
throughout heighten the musical effect. Optional
parts for rain stick and djembe.
10736776 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H A Red, Red RoseJames Mulholland/ed.
Rodby. Utilizing a text by Robert Burns, this gentle,
sensitive, folk-like work appears on numerous
contest and festival lists year after year. Honest
and expressive, it has become a true standard in
the choral repertoire.
1352467 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
l Refuge (from "Sing Evermore!")Gwyneth
Walker. An assuring text from master poet
Sara Teasdale, its central theme is that one can
take refuge in singing. Ever sensitive to the text,
Walker crafts word painting throughout with
shimmering piano accompaniment figures, textural
changes, and fanfare-like passages in the voices
on the word "free." Excerpted from the larger
work "Sing Evermore!", which has orchestrated
accompaniment available.
10754542 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10754543 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
lt RememberIvo Antognini. A very different setting
of the Rossetti poem of the same name. This
a cappella setting in major features some exquisite
close chords and chord cluster harmonies that are
normally found in the contemporary a cappella
genre. Opportunities for exploring artistry within
the musical phrases and dynamic contrast abound.
Don't miss this!
10716024 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
l RememberingJoan Szymko. Joan Szymko's
Remembering features cello and oboe accompani-
ment. At its heart is a prayerful meditation on
listening deeply to the still, small voice within that
guides the outer life. A compelling work.
10746469 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
H The Road HomeStephen Paulus. A perennial
favorite with festival choirs, this exceptional work
has become a standard in the repertoire.
8069226 SATB with Soprano Solo. . . . . . 1.99
10055133 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
10318244 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
l RosesCarson Cooman. An artistic setting
of this lovely poem features a flowing piano
accompaniment that is cleverly conceived and well
utilized to support the gorgeous choral harmonies
throughout. This piece is the perfect opportunity
to showcase your ensemble's musicality and
expression at your next concert.
10684762 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H The Seal LullabyEric Whitacre. "Ah, weary wee
flipperling, curl at thy ease! The storm shall not
wake thee, nor shark overtake thee, asleep in the
arms of the slow-swinging seas..." This charming
poem by Rudyard Kipling is the inspiration for Eric
Whitacre's magnificent choral setting. A beautiful,
accessible work for choirs at the medium level.
Highly recommended!
10058221 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10070521 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10279943 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht Set Me as a SealRene Clausen. Quiet and
relatively short in duration, this a cappella work is
pensive and wonderfully expressive. Often selected
for performance in contests and festivals, it has
earned its reputation as a 20th century choral classic.
1735687 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3031390 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
n She Walks in BeautyConnor J. Koppin. Lord
Byron's famous poem is so appropriate for men's
voices in this beautiful setting. Careful attention
has been given to melody, while the piano and
oboe give support and add ambience. "She walks
in beauty, like the night of cloudless climes and
starry skies..."
10593280 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
4t Since You've Been GoneAnders Edenroth
& Emma Nilsdotter. An original contemporary
a cappella piece by Anders Edenroth and
Emma Nilsdotter from The Real Group. A great
chance to tell those past loves that "I'm better
off without you!"
10746408 SATBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
4t Sing, My ChildSarah Quartel. Sing, My Child
sets a joyful text celebrating the beauty found
all around us in everyday life. Characterized by
tight harmonies and a dynamic percussion line,
the buoyant 7/8 meter of the opening drives
the piece forward. Lush harmonies color the
hymnlike B section as the text evolves into a call
for strength despite troubles that may come. Fun
and meaningful!
10739018 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Exceptional!
ABIDE
Dan Forrest. Dan Forrest's SATB
divisi setting of a poem by the late
Jake Adam York is simply stunning!
Both the poet and composer were
inspired by the old hymn Abide with
Me and elements of that tune can be
found throughout the composition,
though the poem remains secular.
The music is homophonic in nature
and leaves the listener with a sense
of, to quote the composer, "the
warmth of a summer's evening." The
piano part plays a vital role in the
coloring of the piece and seamlessly
connects the choral entrances. Abide
is a rare and beautiful piece of art; we
give it our highest recommendation!
10643313 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
A classic!
FROSTIANA
Complete
Randall Thompson. Frostiana was
commissioned in 1958 for the 200th
anniversary of the incorporation of
the town of Amherst, Massachusetts
and composed in 1959 in Gstaad,
Switzerland. This edition includes a
preface by Carl B. Schmidt, family
friend and historian of Thompson's
works. All seven country songs
are now gathered here into one
collection. Specific instrumentation
options are also included. Each
of the seven songs is also
available separately.
10508732 SATB Choral Score
& SSAA, TTBB . . . . . . 11.00
