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l What We Need Is HereEarlene Rentz. This
setting of Wendell Berry's The Wild Geese allows
the singers and audience to reflect on the natural
beauty of the earth, sky, and humanity through the
flowing and expressive melodic ideas, contrasting
sections, and the many musical events in this
composition. The optional oboe or C instrument
adds much to the musical ideas throughout.
Wonderful teaching piece in the areas of phrasing
and tone quality. Perfect for any concert throughout
the year.
10735192 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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
l When I SingLeeann Starkey. Written for the 30th
anniversary of the Indianapolis Children's Choir, this
simple yet lovely unison arrangement with piano
accompaniment is all about the sheer joy and delight
we all share when we sing: "For when I sing, the
music fills my soul. When I sing, the music makes
me whole... I feel so alive and free when I sing."
A great selection for any children's ensemble.
10651376 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
lt When the Earth Stands StillDon Macdonald.
Gentle contemporary styling in an a cappella setting
gives this a feel reminiscent of The King's Singers. A
beautiful text speaks of longing for love and security.
"So stay with me, held in my arms. Like branches of
a tree, they'll shelter you for many years."
10663267 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10663268 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10663269 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
l Willow, WillowEugene Butler. "Rushing river
pass me by, winding to the deep blue sea. Oh,
willow, weeping willow, weep for me." Beautiful
imagery from the mournful text creates lyrical voice
leading and a yearning piano part that relate a story
of absent love. Rhythmically straightforward with a
lovely harmonic treatment, this accessible piece
gives the opportunity to teach musicality, phrasing
and expression.
10684786 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
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
4 AbideDan 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
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10609877 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l AffirmationJohn Ness Beck. The timeless
music of John Ness Beck surrounds a penetrating
text that recognizes the power within each of us to
be "a beacon for the world, a torch that will never
die" as we reach out with comfort, compassion,
and caring. With beautiful harmonic writing and
soaring vocal lines, the artful setting of this text will
create a moment of peace and inspiration at your
next concert.
10684732 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10027627 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
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. Now available in TTBB
divisi with piano.
10513288 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05
10746394 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
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
t 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
n Ban, Ban, CalibanDan 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
H Bile Them Cabbage Downarr. Mack Wilberg.
A favorite with all-state and regional festivals, this
uniquely charming arrangement for choir and piano
(four hands) is a choral hoedown just waiting to
happen! Add wood block and tambourine, or your
own fiddles and string bass for an unforgettable
concert feature. Now available for male as well as
mixed choirs.
1955491 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10589931 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
H CloudburstEric Whitacre. The powerful fusion
of Octavio Paz's words and Eric Whitacre's musical
imagery has made this work a favorite with more
accomplished high school and college choirs. It
continues to be a conductors' choice for All-state
and regional festivals as well.
3036118 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
t DawnRobert Bode & Eric William Barnum. Dawn
is a musical meditation on the coming light-filled day
and all the possibilities that it possesses. "From the
door's soft opening and the day's first sigh, filling the
room, I see before me a life of doors, one opening
on another..." The final moments of this remarkable
a cappella work are like clouds of color forming and
disappearing, ending in a tranquil silence.
10276775 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t Enjoy the SilenceEric Whitacre. Eric Whitacre
composed and recorded this cover of the English
band Depeche Mode creating an elegant and
spacious sonority that is deeply moving.
10568050 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Ht The Feller from Fortunearr. Harry Somers.
This rollicking folk song from Newfoundland has
moxie and flair, with a humorous text and dancing
rhythms in a variety of meters. A popular choice for
more advanced choirs, it is a tour-de-force that will
bring smiles to everyone in your audience.
4058087 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
H Five Hebrew Love SongsEric Whitacre.
Written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a trip to
Switzerland, each song in this suite is a poetic
postcard that captures every lush, romantic
moment in full. An expressive and idiomatic
collection for mixed or women's choruses. The
suite is set for piano and violin, but may also be
performed with string quartet.
3296219 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
3299116 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
5975230 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
5991450 Instrumental Score. . . . . . . . . 40.00
9520730 Instrumental Parts Violin. . . . . . 9.00
t Fly to ParadiseEric Whitacre. Featured in Eric
Whitacre's Virtual Choir 4, bringing over 8000
submissions from 101 countries from around the
world, Fly to Paradise is taken from the award-
winning musical "Paradise Lost" by Eric Whitacre,
which boasts ten LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards
nominations, the 2008 Los Angeles Garland Award,
and the LA Weekly Award. The work requires an
electronica track for performance. Access to that
online audio, from the composer's website, is
included in the purchase price.
10495651 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
n Fresh and FearlessDaniel Elder. A poem by
Sara Teasdale is the inspiration for this light, airy
work. It appropriately conveys the springtime theme
of the text, with a driving piano part that evokes the
energy and wonder of new beginnings. "The spring
is fresh and fearless and every leaf is new, the
world is brimmed with moonlight, the lilac brimmed
with dew..."
10593345 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
lt Gaur AkelarreJosu Elberdin. Gaur Akelarre
tells the story of a coven of witches and warlocks
preparing for the night through energetic rhythms,
interesting melodic leaps and harmonic passages.
Sung entirely in Basque (IPA pronunciation guide
available), this piece is a fun challenge that is sure
to impress your audience!
10746399 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
t Harvest (The Moon Shines Down)Jacob
Narverud. Absolutely beautiful, this a cappella
original was inspired by the colors and nostalgia of
the Kansas prairie in autumn. Lonely, empty spaces
in the fading landscape evoke conflicting feelings
of wistfulness and peace - a time to reflect on our
present surroundings and the deeper meaning of
life itself. For a fall concert or any time of year, this
is stunning. Highly recommended!
10586693 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t I Am Not YoursZ. Randall Stroope. Sara
Teasdale's immortal poem is treated lovingly in
this gorgeous choral setting. Stroope has a rare
sensitivity to poetic texts and an equally rare gift
for bringing the words to life in his music. This is a
marvelous work which will be in great demand by
mixed choirs everywhere!
10025942 SSATBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n I Carry Your Heart with MeDavid C. Dickau.
Wonderfully expressive and deeply moving, this
musical setting really does justice to the sensitivity
and intimate mood of e.e. cummings' poem. David
Dickau is at his compositional best in this exquisite
love song for choir. Highly recommended!
10067360 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10090828 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10357010 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n I Carry Your Heart with MeZ. Randall
Stroope. A popular choice with festival choirs,
this setting of a poem by e. e. cummings is a fine
example of the extraordinary compositional skill of
Z. Randall Stroope.
10045491 SATB with Violin. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
n The Lake IsleOla Gjeilo. This refreshing work
employs a folk-like sound to capture W.B. Yeats'
wonderfully descriptive words from The Lake
Isle of Innisfree. The movement in the piano, the
strumming of the guitar, and the richness of the
strings work together with the voices to create the
imagery of a long and pleasant journey.
10513267 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10513268 Instrumental Parts
Guitar/String Quartet . . . . . . . 50.00
Little Man in a Hurry (No. 5 from "The City
and the Sea")Eric Whitacre. Full of colorful
contrasts, this final movement from "The City and
the Sea" dances with fun and humor! The rhythmic
wordplay and deconstructed syllables of the e.e.
cummings poem hurtle ever faster to the final
sudden "stop" for an extraordinary concert finale.
10280181 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
H Make Our Garden GrowLeonard Bernstein/
arr. Robert Page. The finale from "Candide," this
Leonard Bernstein work overflows with emotion and
builds to a monumental finish. For larger choral
forces, this is a massive musical statement that will
leave your audience breathless.
1577113 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
MusicaMatthew Armstrong. This contemporary
setting of the traditional Latin text will show all who
hear it that music truly is "the highest gift of God." A
powerful choral work of great depth for upper-level
a cappella choirs.
10361677 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
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