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4 Babethandaza—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
Exuding sizzling, rhythmic energy, this traditional
South African folk song arrangement is a
multicultural programming winner! A cappella, with
percussion parts included for shakers, djembe, and
hand drum which add authentic texture and flavor.
With some elements of call and response and clever
layering of parts, it is singable and easily learned.
A helpful pronunciation guide and translation for the
Swahili text is also included. Highly recommended!
10757165 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Bile Them Cabbage Down—
arr. Steve Kupferschmid.
This lively, rhythmic
and humorous arrangement is pure fun from start to
finish, not to mention easy to learn! Hand-clappin',
hootin' and hollerin' and even some barking and
howling fill the verses and choruses key change after
key change. Add some foot-stompin' and a fiddle
and you're ready to "bile them cabbage down!"
Now available for men's choir!
10679581 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10453553 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4
Dies Irae—Christi Jones. Tenor-bass choirs
of all abilities will embrace singing this powerful
and intense contemporary setting using the Day
of Wrath text. The powerful melodic statements
and lyrical part-writing contrast beautifully with the
rhythmic, percussive piano accompaniment. Bold
yet accessible, this piece makes a terrific selection
for men's choir. Highly recommended!
10735259 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ding-A Ding-A Ding—Greg Gilpin. This very
cool original is a masterpiece of vocal layering, a
"sound experience" for a cappella voices as bells.
All voices sing together in the middle section before
returning to vocalized bell effects. "Merrily on high,
hear the bells ring. Merrily, the heavens sing. Merrily
on high, hear the bells ring. O'er the earth, they ding
dong ding." Now also available in an accessible
two-part treble or TB voicing with optional
accompaniment, this is appropriate for the holidays
or any festive occasion throughout the year!
Highly recommended!
10737274 TB with opt. Accompaniment. . . . 2.10
4
Evermore (from "Beauty and the Beast")—
Alan Menken & Tim Rice/arr. Ed Lojeski.
This original song from the 2017 live-action motion
picture adaptation of Disney's "Beauty and the
Beast" was performed by Josh Groban on the
soundtrack. This powerful and heartfelt song
expresses the Beast's feelings of isolation and
unrequited love for Belle when he releases her from
the castle. For mixed or men's choirs, this dynamic
feature will be an emotionally charged musical
showcase at your next concert.
10759942 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10759943 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10759944E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 25.00
4
Give to Me the Life I Love—
Victor C. Johnson.
Rich vocal sonorities,
a classic seafaring poem by Robert Lewis
Stevenson, and a contrasting piano part combine
to create a truly unique choral experience.
Sensitive choral writing and the combination of
major and minor tonalities makes this the perfect
choice for developing men's choirs.
10708681 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4
The Glendy Burk—Stephen Foster/
arr. Mark Hayes.
Stephen Foster wrote this song
that tells a story of work, love, and life along the
river in 1860 when steamboats were an essential
part of American commerce and culture. The robust
harmonies are well supported and buoyed by
the cleverly crafted piano accompaniment in this
dynamic setting. This terrific concert piece presents
many educational opportunities for teaching style
and historical context and has many tie-ins to the
new teaching standards.
10752438 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4
The Glory Train—Robert S. Cohen.
This original spiritual for male voices is infused
with syncopated energy! Opening with a layered
speech chorus imitating train sounds, it moves
into a Southern gospel feel with a dynamic call
and response that leads back into the speech
chorus, this time with hand clapping. Excellent
for male honor choirs and festival performances.
Highly recommended!
10688223 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
I'll Make a Man Out of You—
arr. Roger Emerson.
Your men's choir will explore
themes of adventure and courage in this heroic song
from Walt Disney Pictures' "Mulan."
10605827 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10605830 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10605831E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 20.00
4t
If Ye Love Me—Thomas Tallis/
ed. Craig Courtney.
Allow yourself to be
transported in miles and years with this ethereal
setting for TTBB a cappella choir. Adapted and
edited by Craig Courtney, this edition in (D major)
is at once gentle, powerful, challenging and
comforting. A superb addition to men's repertoire!
10757399 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
If You've Only Got a Moustache—
Stephen Foster/arr. Reed Criddle.
This classic
but little-known Stephen Foster melody has been
arranged in a way that takes full advantage of the
drama and humor in the Cooper lyrics. Your men
will love hamming it up, bringing these lyrics to
life, and using the inserted pauses to build on the
dramatic effect. Fun and laughter will be had by all.
Highly recommended!
10661548 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4
It's Still Rock And Roll To Me—Billy Joel/
arr. Paul Langford.
This arrangement of Billy
Joel's 1980 hit, now considered a rock and
roll classic, stays true to the original. Add the
instrumental parts or P/A CD for a powerhouse
performance for your men or mixed choir.
10688605 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10737610 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Keep Your Lamps!—arr. Andre Thomas.
This exciting spiritual, with accompaniment
for high, medium, and low conga drums, is an
unusually appealing number for a wide variety of
uses from smaller choirs through massed choir
performances. Available in SATB and TTBB
a cappella arrangements, as well as in SSA with
piano accompaniment. Highly recommended!
10748272 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
4
Land of the Silver Birch—Jerry Estes.
The pulsing beat and the drum-like accompaniment
in this energized arrangement of a Native American
folk song is absolutely infectious! Pentatonic
melodies, open intervals, echoing sections, and
rhythmic syllables set up an authentic texture in this
piece. Two short legato interludes provide a creative
contrast. This is an outstanding choice for young,
developing men's choruses.
10757022 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4
Lift Every Voice and Sing—arr. Greg Gilpin.
This contemporary spiritual boasts a rich history
as a song of liberation and has been dubbed the
unofficial "Black American National Anthem." This
engaging arrangement opens with a powerful unison
before developing into unified harmonies - a perfect
setting to make this piece accessible for all. Perform
with the P/A CD or the instrumental parts for guitar,
bass, and drums. The words and music will resonate
long after the final glorious chord!
10752013 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752015 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4t
Love Do You Hear Me Sing?—
Glenda E. Franklin.
The romantic text of Robert
Louis Stevenson's Over the Land Is April is set
here for young men's voices. The keys in this
a cappella and mostly homophonic arrangement fit
both changed and unchanged voices. This beautiful
selection makes a good choice for a men's feature.
10737927 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4t
Mairi's Wedding—arr. Drew Collins.
This delightful a cappella reel, traditionally sung
and played at Scottish weddings, is toe-tappin' fun!
From the opening unison statement until the final
chord, men's ensembles can explore a different
culture, solo opportunities, and body percussion
that is very accessible. Pronunciation guide and
definitions of words are provided. Sure to be a hit in
concert or in festival!
10735173 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Mambo Italiano—Bob Merrill/arr. Jill Gallina.
From Rosemary Clooney to Lady Gaga and
countless television and movie appearances in
between, this hit single continues to entertain. This
choral arrangement is upbeat, rhythmic, and pure
fun - the perfect novelty number for any concert!
"Hey mambo, mambo Italiano! Go, go, go, you
mixed-up Siciliano!" Now available for men's voices!
10688229 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10363406 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10363865E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 20.00
4
Mercy—Shawn Mendes & Teddy Geiger/
arr. Jacob Narverud.
This hit by Shawn Mendes
is from his 2016 album Illuminate. Staying true to the
original, this arrangement captures the restlessness
of the song and lyric with a knock-out chorus and
a terrific rhythm groove. A great "love song" for the
current generation to sing and perform.
10737930 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10737931 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10737932 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
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My Baby Sings Soprano—Jake Averitt.
Tenor-bass ensembles of all sizes will sound
awesome while singing this tongue-in-cheek,
comical "love" song. The vocal ranges and level of
difficulty make this piece ideal for a non-varsity high
school men's ensemble! Optional baritone notes are
available to help fill out the chords. Great piece for
teaching diction and expression!
10735170 TB T(B)B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Old Dan Tucker—arr. Russell Robinson.
Here's a flexibly voiced arrangement of the foot-
stompin', hand-clappin' American folk song that is
perfect for middle school choirs. The words always
get laughs, as the title character washes his face in
a fryin' pan and combs his hair with a wagon wheel.
Fans of Old Dan never had so much fun!
10735222 TTB (T)TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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