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Graduation & Commencement
Graduation &
Commencement
H Amani Utupe (Grant Us Peace, Give Us
Courage)Patsy Ford Simms. This African-style
piece is just so much fun, everyone will be singing
this on their way home! The text, which includes
a combination of English and Swahili, is as joyful
as the music. The repetitive melody will be a cinch
to learn. The outstanding P/A CD has an authentic
African feel. Effective!
3188018 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3188026 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3188034 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
l
Back HomeAndrew Grammer & Ryan Metzger/
arr. Mark Brymer. The lyrics of this 2014 Andy
Grammer pop hit, "No matter where we go, we
always find our way back home," evoke themes of
both friendship and roots. The banjo-tinged verse
explodes into a thrilling refrain that will electrify
your singers and audience in this wonderful send-
off piece for graduation or any celebration concert.
10667369 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10667370 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10667371 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10752837 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10759581E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 20.00
lt BenedictionJohn Conahan. Lush harmonies in
a warm choral texture lay the foundation for this
elegantly succinct setting of the traditional Irish
blessing. A cappella, with a few lyric alterations to
provide an enveloping framework for the listener
and offer hope for the future, this setting is ideal for
graduation, concert or worship settings. "May the
road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always
at your back... until we meet again."
10692818 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Child of TomorrowMark Patterson. "Child of
tomorrow, look now and see, this world awaits you
and all that you'll be. Yours are the heavens and
yours are the seas, child of tomorrow, go forth and
follow your dream." This beautiful text is just perfect
for graduation, awards ceremonies, or any time of
the year. Now available for mixed voices, this has
been a strong seller for young choirs since its initial
publication in 2004. Simple, sweet and elegant!
10192368 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3701159 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Choose Something Like a Star (from
"Frostiana")Randall Thompson. Robert Frost's
outstanding text is magnificently enhanced by
Randall Thompson's music in this choral standard
for concerts and commencements. Thompson's
setting of the entire Frost work "Frostiana" is a
keystone of the choral literature.
338319 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
338400 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
3700592 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Closer to the FlameSusan Boersma & David
Lantz III. The buoyant music and hopeful text of
this contemporary original are reminiscent of
a traditional American folk song. A compelling
accompaniment gracefully winds throughout, easily
navigating the metric changes. "New day dawning,
life before us unexplored. Morning sun on fire above
us lights the way..."
10303494 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10303495 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10303496 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10303497 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
n Finale B (No Day But Today)arr. Roger
Emerson. Winning the Pulitzer Prize and four Tony
Awards, the musical "Rent" by the late Jonathan
Larson changed the course of Broadway history.
This powerful song is an outstanding choice for
graduation or as a concert closer, with its rock-
anthem style harmonies and emotion-filled lyrics.
10042263 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10042264 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10042265 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10042266 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
For GoodStephen Schwartz/arr. Roger Emerson.
Now available in an easy arrangement for young
and developing voices, this stirring ballad from
the Broadway show "Wicked" reminds us of the
importance of friendship and the positive influence
we can have on others. "...who can say if I've been
changed for the better? But because I knew you, I
have been changed for good." Highly recommended!
10364511 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10364512 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10364513 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
t
For Goodarr. Kirby Shaw. This expressive a
cappella ballad from the musical "Wicked" takes on
deep and emotional meaning, with solo vocal lines
and the full range of the choir. A powerful reminder
of the importance of the friends in our lives.
10605625 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10605627 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10605629 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H
For Good (from "Wicked")Stephen Schwartz/
arr. Mac Huff. From the Broadway show "Wicked,"
which is a new take on "The Wizard of Oz" from the
witches' point of view, this is a tender, expressive
ballad with a touching lyric. "Like a comet pulled
from orbit as it passes a sun. Like a stream that
meets a boulder halfway through the wood. Who
can say if I've been changed for the better because
I knew you, I have been changed for good." Its
message about how we can affect each other's
lives is one your students will easily relate to, and it
will inspire them to sing their best in performance!
Highly recommended!
3301740 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3301741 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3301742 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10752944 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3301743 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
t For Good (from "Wicked")arr. Audrey Snyder.
The expressive ballad from the musical "Wicked"
takes on new richness and meaning in this setting
for unaccompanied women's voices. With solo lines
and full vocal ranges, it conveys a deep emotional
message. It is absolutely stunning!
10298918 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 For Hope Will Light Our WayVictor C.
Johnson. "We will set our course on a shining
star, speed along to ports afar, be the best of who
we are, for hope will light our way." This inspiring
message and energizing music celebrates the
power within to create a better world. Some divisi,
but very accessible with sensible voice leading and
ranges. Perfect for commencement or inspirational
concert closer. Highly recommended!
10736747 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
n Go the Distancearr. Ed Lojeski. This
magnificent ballad, as performed by Michael
Bolton in the Walt Disney animated feature film
"Hercules," will really inspire your choir to sing
their hearts out! Your students will identify with
the wonderful lyrics, which speak of the courage
and determination each of us needs to find where
we belong. "I can go the distance, I will find my
way if I can be strong. I'll know every mile will be
worth my while. When I go the distance, I'll be
right where I belong." You owe it to yourself and
your choir to perform this!
3094307 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3094315 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
l Go the Distance (from "Hercules")Alan
Menken & David Zippel/arr. John Leavitt. The
inspirational anthem from Disney's "Hercules"
retains its motivational power in this new concert-
style setting for choirs with optional strings and
percussion. A fantastic closer or graduation
selection for choirs of all ages and levels!
10760132 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10760133 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10760134 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10760135 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10760136E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 25.00
HappinessClark Gesner/arr. Greg Gilpin. This
endearing song from the musical "You're a Good
Man, Charlie Brown" will delight your audiences
with its adorable lyric and sweet melody. With a
tender and supportive piano accompaniment,
Happiness will be a programming gem for your
concert or festival in its new SATB and 3-part mixed
voicings or the best-selling 2-part arrangement.
10507481 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10510981 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363379 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363380 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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Hold Fast Your DreamsGreg Gilpin. The
exciting fanfare opening exalts the title then
continues with long melodic lines above a
rhythmic and driving piano accompaniment.
Throughout, the text is musically reflected in style
and dynamics with a final and celebratory finish.
This vibrant setting of selected lines from Louise
Driscoll's poem is an excellent choice for concert,
contest or graduation.
10689150 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10689151 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H
I Am a Small Part of the WorldSally Albrecht
& Jay Althouse. Dramatic! Full of strength, power
and determination! With an incredibly strong text
and solid choral writing, this is an excellent choice
for a multitude of functional uses and for any size
choir, from very small to massed festival choirs.
Starting small, building and then ending quietly,
this is certain to raise "goosebumps" in your singers
and audiences alike!
1827583 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
1827591 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3286010 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
n I Hope You Dancearr. Ed Lojeski. "And when
you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope
you dance." This inspirational song by Lee Ann
Womack offers an exceptionally positive message.
With easy harmonies, it can be learned quickly and
will make a powerful impact on both singers and
listeners. For concert use or graduation, this will be
a highlight of your choral experience.
3276599 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3276615 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n I RememberSarah Quartel. Here is a lyric
beauty for two-part women, with lovely legato lines,
a gorgeous piano part, and a picturesque text.
"In my song there's a race through a wild green
meadow, the sunshine so bright in my eyes..."
Perfect for graduation or any other occasion, this
is beautifully done!
10354614 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
I've Had the Time of My Life (from "Dirty
Dancing")arr. Mac Huff. This powerful duet
by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley was #1 in
1987 and won the Oscar the following year for the
blockbuster film "Dirty Dancing." It remains one of
the most often-performed ballads ever, and this
dynamic arrangement captures all the magic of the
original. Now available for SSA choirs!
10083972 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10083973 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10083974 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10683005 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10086766 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10098220E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 25.00
The Impossible Dreamarr. Mark Hayes. This
inspirational ballad from the 1965 hit Broadway
show "The Man of La Mancha" deserves nothing
but the best arrangement, and this is it! It is
absolutely thrilling, a real tour de force for school
or community choirs, and it is equally moving
with either piano accompaniment or the recorded
orchestration. "...to reach the unreachable star."
Highly recommended!
10515754 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10515755 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10515756 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10515757 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10515758 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
t In Meeting We Are BlessedTroy Robertson
& R. Gatsnahos. The part for djembe imparts a
traditional African feeling to this easy, original
a cappella work. The Gatsnahos text, inspired
by John Donne, has a theme of friendship and
unity that all can relate to. "We are met together
and in meeting we are blessed. Peace in coming
and in going, peace in labor and in rest..." This is
accessible to choirs at many levels, and it makes a
wonderful processional!
10589968 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
n In My LifeJohn Lennon & Paul McCartney/arr.
Jasperse. Greg Jasperse meets The Beatles in
this warm, relaxed arrangement, giving the song
some harmonic embellishments that are chorally
beautiful. A strong choice for graduation or any
other occasion, it has a great lyric that conveys a
timeless message. "...But of all these friends and
lovers, there is no one compares with you, and
these mem'ries lose their meaning , when I think of
love as something new...In my life, I love you more."
10303144 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10303145 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10303146 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10309037 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10309038E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 15.00
n It Takes a VillageJoan Szymko. The familiar
African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child,"
is appropriately set to tribal-sounding music in this
marvelous cross-cultural feature. A great closer,
this piece is a proven audience favorite!
3277274 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3277266 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10423621 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
n Landslidearr. Ed Lojeski. Gwyneth Paltrow took
center stage on Glee as the substitute teacher Holly
for a rendition of this sweet and deeply personal
Fleetwood Mac tune (also covered by The Dixie
Chicks). "Well, I've been afraid of changing, 'cause
I've built my life around you." This is perfect for
graduation, or any other time!
10309536 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10309647 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10309649E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 20.00
Lean on Mearr. Roger Emerson. The cast of
Glee performed a powerful, emotional rendition of
Bill Withers' #1 hit from 1972, with all the genuine
honesty and gospel-infused spirit you could ever
want. This terrific arrangement captures the gospel
feel, and is an uplifting choice for graduation or any
other concert program!
10083963 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10083964 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10088121 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10083967 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10083969 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10083971E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 25.00
May the Road Rise Up (Traditional Gaelic
Blessing)arr. Jay Rouse. Simple, elegant, and
useful for all age levels, this setting of the traditional
Irish blessing is a perfect closing selection for
concert, festival or graduation. It really does justice
to the traditional text and tune. "...And until we meet
again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."
10343852 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10343853 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10343854 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10343855 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10369750 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 44.99
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