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Sacred Concert All Voicings medium / medium-advanced
4 Wher'er You GoReginal Wright. This tender
love song, with text taken from Ruth 1:16, is
filled with harmonic colors, beautiful choral lines,
wonderful chord clusters, and has an artful piano
accompaniment that helps set the mood. Optional
oboe - full score provided - adds much to the
presentation. Experienced women's ensembles will
enjoy the numerous opportunities to demonstrate
their musicianship throughout this wonderful work.
Highly recommended!
10735166 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
H With a Voice of SingingMartin Shaw. This
joyous work is a choral classic that is appropriate for
any festive occasion. With easy-to-sing harmonies
and unison passages, it is an absolute must for
every choral library. Your choirs and listeners will
always appreciate its vibrant beauty.
426601 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
426510 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t The Word Was GodRosephanye Powell. What
an impact this august work will have on both choir
and listeners! Compositionally, this is an excellent
piece using impressive techniques that are truly
captivating. The rhythmic structure develops from
the superb interplay between the voices, and the
layering of sound upon sound creates a musical
tapestry. Written in an almost spiritual style, but
definitely not a spiritual, this will make a stunning
choice for larger or festival choirs!
3030707 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
8068120 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
8064800 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H Zion's WallsAaron Copland/arr. Koponen. The
memorable melody from Copland's "Promise of
Living" will be recognized by all in this revivalist
song. This arrangement takes the masterwork and
makes it attainable by any size and caliber choir.
It has very little divisi, great vocal ranges and a
supportive piano accompaniment. Impressive in
concert or festival settings. Don't miss it!
1478338 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1478346 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1478353 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Sacred Concert
All Voicings
Medium-Advanced
Ht All That Hath Life and Breath Praise Ye the
Lord!Rene Clausen. An animated, lilting, and
dramatic a cappella work, this choral tour de force
briefly quotes the hymn Praise to the Lord the
Almighty in a fresh and innovative way. It is a truly
impressive work for mature choirs.
1461284 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
t
AlleluiaEric Whitacre. Upper-level a cappella
choirs will welcome this into the repertoire. With
"Alleluia" as the only text, the work embodies Eric
Whitacre's trademark style.
10312871 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Ht AlleluiaRandall Thompson. A true masterpiece
for a cappella chorus. The name Randall
Thompson is as much a part of choral music as is
the voice. Once you've mastered this, you'll have
truly stunning performance piece. His masterful
compositions are all standards in the repertoire.
A choral classic!
337147 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
337238 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
4128682 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
t
Angel Bandarr. Shawn Kirchner. "The latest
sun is sinking fast, my race is almost run..." The
beloved American folk hymn comes to life anew,
with soaring descants, countermelodies, and rich
harmonic textures in this beautiful setting for divisi
a cappella choirs.
10348097 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Ave MariaDaniel Elder. In this stunning choral
tapestry, the beloved Latin text is set with lush
harmonies, vivid tonal colors and wonderful dynamic
contrasts. It is an absolutely gorgeous soundscape
for better a cappella choirs. Highly recommended!
10513279 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht Ave MariaFranz Biebl. This breathtaking
twentieth-century work has been made famous by
international performances of the San Francisco-
based ensemble Chanticleer. Conceived in
the style of the Alternatum Plainchant, the
composition is available for choirs in four forms:
SATB with a trio of soloists, SAATTBB with a tenor
soloist and a bass soloist, SSAA, and its original
TTBB voicing. Extraordinary!
1828680 SAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1828698 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10192115 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1828706 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
t CantateShane W. Dittmar. A rhythmic ostinato
on "la la la la la" is a compelling element of this
jazz-influenced original on the traditional Latin
text. Appropriate for better high school and
university choirs, it will produce a fresh, appealing
a cappella sound.
10589960 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
t Cantate Domino (Kanta Jaunari Kantu Berria)
Josu Elberdin. Featuring alternating English,
Basque and Latin text, this thrilling setting
proclaims the joy of singing to God. Already much-
loved around the world due to performances at
the 2011 World Choral Symposium and the 2013
Tolosa International Choral Festival, it is a joyous
celebration of ethnic diversity and unity of spirit.
10482146 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
t Conversion of SaulZ. Randall Stroope. This
powerful a cappella work begins with a raucous
depiction of death and destruction through
accentuated rhythmic treatment and repeated
agitation of the text. A pedal tone emerges as the
"light" bringing Saul to his knees and his conversion.
3301964 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Ht Daemon Irrepit CallidusGyorgy Orban.
Chromaticism, rhythmic drive and lyric melodies
characterize this a cappella work that is dramatic and
stunningly effective for more accomplished choirs.
3094182 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
3288230 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
t Die Onse VaderZander Fick. Here is a
stunning, thoughtful setting of The Lord's Prayer
in Afrikaans, which is one of the official languages
spoken in South Africa. The composer captures
the mystery of the text as contrasts in texture and
dynamics hold the singer and listener throughout.
A great choice for more advanced choirs!
Translation is provided; pronunciation guide is
available on the publisher's website.
10593331 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
t Dona Nobis PacemKarl Jenkins. From Karl
Jenkins' The Peacemakers, this is a stunning a
cappella work for divisi mixed voices and soprano
solo. Both Latin and English texts are used and
the composer has provided a part for piano or
organ to accompany the work, if necessary.
Peaceful and inspiring.
10490368 SSAATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
t Entreat Me Not To Leave YouDan Forrest.
This text, adapted here from the book of Ruth, is a
tribute to love. "Entreat me not to leave you, nor to
turn back from following after you. For where you
go, I will go." This incredible setting will enrich the
concert and festival season of better choirs.
10304218 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
10444086 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
n Et MisericordiaKim Andre Arnesen. Extracted
from Kim Andre Arnesen's "Magnificat," this
luscious setting opens with a hauntingly gorgeous
soprano solo. Undulating choral rhythms and
sublime a cappella moments make this a piece not
to be ignored. Meaningful and artistically rewarding.
10593105 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10535983 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
t Even When He Is SilentKim Andre Arnesen.
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in
Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent
masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text -
hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with
rich harmonic texture, this is a stunning work for
better a cappella choirs! "I believe in the sun even
when it is not shining..."
10543959 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10499591 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
n Evening PrayerOla Gjeilo. "Watch, O Lord,
with those who wake, or watch or weep tonight,
and give your angels charge over those who
sleep..." Based on a text by St. Augustine, this
innovative work features improvised piano and
tenor saxophone. The composer has set the text
with care through a melody and accompaniment
that paint a soundscape of emotion for the listener.
A suggested accompaniment is included, or
the instrumentalists may improvise throughout.
Alternate parts for soprano sax, trumpet, flugelhorn,
and alto sax are also available.
10445648 SATB with Tenor Sax
or Alternate Instruments . . . . . . 2.65
An exceptional resource for teachers!
CONNECTING
PRACTICE,
MEASUREMENT,
& EVALUATION
Timothy S. Brophy, Jeffrey H.
Marlatt & Gary Ritcher.
The 5th International Symposium
on Assessment in Music Education
brought participants together from
all over the world to compare each
others' work, establish collaborations
and professional networks, and
shape new directions for research
in this important area of music
education. As music educators
across the world come to terms
with increased expectations for
accountability, the scholars and
practitioners who have contributed
to this volume provide insight to
guide their work. Four keynote
addresses and 37 papers in this
volume document music assessment
practice and the measurement and
evaluation of music learning across
the world in local, state, and national
contexts at all levels.
10627066 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.95
An essential resource!
QUICK-START
CHORAL
WARM-UPS
Russell Robinson. Quick Start
Choral Warm-Ups provides an easy
and efficient way to begin each
rehearsal. Twenty sequences, each
consisting of four components
(Warming Down, Warming Up,
Diction, and Chordal), prepare the
voice and the mind for producing a
beautiful choral sound. The director's
edition contains all of the vocal
parts and piano accompaniments,
in addition to a detailed introduction
and user's guide. The singer's
edition, which includes the vocal
parts, is octavo size, designed to
fit comfortably in choral folders all
year long. A choral resource that you
cannot live without!
10689326 SATB Choral Score . . . 2.95
10689327 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10689328 Director. . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
A significant work
REQUIEM
for the LIVING
Dan Forrest. A significant new
setting of the Requiem by Dan
Forrest, scored for mixed choir
and orchestra with solos for boy
soprano (mezzo-soprano) and
tenor. Combining both liturgical and
non-liturgical texts, this powerful
five-movement work projects a wide
range of meaningful expression,
from a biting essay on the vanity
and pain of mankind to a plea for
mercy, and finally a celebration
of eternal light. Full orchestra and
chamber orchestra accompaniments
are available on rental from the
publisher. Movements: Introit - Kyrie;
Vanitas Vanitatum; Agnus Dei;
Sanctus and Lux Aeterna. Duration:
43 minutes.
10384178 SATB Choral Score. . .11.99
10604749 Performance CD . . . . .15.00
10428871 Full Score
Chamber Orchestra .185.00
10384727 Chamber Orchestra
Parts-Rental. . . . . . . .300.00
10428876 Full Score Expanded
Chamber Orchestra .165.00
10428875 Expanded Chamber
Orchestra
Parts-Rental. . . . . . . .350.00
10428873 Full Score
Full Orchestra . . . . . .175.00
10384728 Full Orchestra
Parts-Rental. . . . . . . .400.00
