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l Affirmation—John 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
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Alterations—Andrea Ramsey. "A sweet, free
thought inside my head as I lay down upon my
bed, and I think of how the world could be." The
text for this piece was written by a former student
of the composer. This hopeful and optimistic text
is reflected in this contemporary flavored concert
work. Simple melodic ideas and a sharing of those
ideas between the voices and a whimsical piano
accompaniment create a musical moment that is
dance like and full of joy.
10641651 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
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Be a Candle of Hope—Becki Slagle Mayo.
A wonderful candle-lighting song for young voices!
"Be a candle of hope, be a candle of light, a beacon
of truth in a dark, hopeless night. Share the light
with a friend and watch the flame grow. The more
light we give, the more love we'll know..." This will
be especially effective at Christmas or at any time of
year as a closing number.
10028869 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10736715 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8064191 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Deep Peace I Send to You—
Douglas E. Wagner.
"Deep peace of a soft white
dove to you; Deep peace of a quiet rain; Deep peace
of the ebbing wave to you. Deep peace I send to
you." This incredibly beautiful and heartrending
setting of a precious text by William Sharp makes
an especially effective concert closer or encore.
The gorgeous harmonic structure begins with a
quiet section that gradually unfolds into a full choral
statement appropriate to this inspirational text.
Highly recommended!
10684739 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10684741 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Earth Song—Frank Ticheli. A cry for peace in a
world torn by war, this poignant a cappella setting
of an original text is filled with striking dynamic
contrasts. "Sing, Be, Live, See... This dark stormy
hour, the wind, it stirs. The scorched earth cries
out in vain... But music and singing have been my
refuge, and music and singing shall be my light..."
10027720 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
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Et in Terra Pax—Victor C. Johnson.
This heartfelt and poignant setting of the traditional
Latin text "And on earth, peace" features soaring
melodies and rich harmonies. The middle section
further develops the text with borrowed tonality
for added color and harmonic interest before a
resolution to the opening melody once again.
Equally appropriate for school concerts or a worship
setting; any time of the year is a fitting time to
present this message. A helpful pronunciation guide
and translation is included for the Latin text.
10757115 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10757117 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10757118 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10757120 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Gifts—Mark Weston. "Love then, with all of your
heart, and light the world with your better part. For
where'er you go, whatever good you do, the gift you
give will come back to you." This invigorating setting
of the popular Shaker tune Simple Gifts includes
a contemporary text with a positive message. The
reharmonized and modern piano part provides an
energized musical foundation, while the soaring
vocal lines float effortlessly above. Equally effective
in unison or two-part performances.
10684742 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Give Us Hope—Jim Papoulis/arr. Fransisco
Nunez.
Expressing a powerful message of hope for
a better world, this dynamic piece strikes a universal
chord for all to hear! The quiet and subdued opening
gradually builds to a dramatic musical statement
using hand claps and short solos for a climactic
ending. "Give us hope and we'll show you the way."
Highly recommended!
3701107 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3294676 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10011452 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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Grant Us Peace—Dave Perry & Jean Perry.
The timeless Latin Dona Nobis Pacem text is
set seamlessly with an English verse singing of
understanding, kindness and hope for humankind.
The flowing piano accompaniment supports the
voices resulting in a simple yet musically rich choral
perfect for teaching lyrical singing and phrasing to
young and developing voices. Highly recommended!
10689286 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10717610 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Hymn to Freedom—Oscar Peterson/
arr. Paul Read & Seppo Hovi.
One of Oscar
Peterson's most recognizable and heartfelt
compositions is once again available in these classic
arrangements for SATB by Paul Read and for SSA
by Seppo Hovi. This song has been embraced
by choirs around the world for its life-affirming
lyric and message of world peace in this beautiful
setting. Now available with concert band and string
orchestra accompaniment. "When ev'ry heart joins
ev'ry heart and together yearns for liberty, that's
when we'll be free!"
10760201 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10760202 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10759013 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10759018 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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If I Knew You—Mary Lynn Lightfoot.
"I'm sure that we would differ less and we would
clasp our hands in friendliness; our thoughts would
pleasantly agree, if I knew you and you knew me."
An inspiring text from poet Nixon Waterman that is
as appropriate now as it was when written at the
turn of the 20th century. This original piece exudes a
sincere message about friendship and acceptance,
with memorable melodies and an expressive piano
accompaniment in a poignant concert selection.
10708750 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10756992 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Imagine—John Lennon/arr. Mac Huff.
"Imagine all the people living in harmony." The
timeless lyrics of this John Lennon classic will
have an emotional impact on both your choir
and audience. Mac has created an expressive
and impressive setting for this lovely ballad. Now
available for two-part choirs!
1786334 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1786342 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1786359 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10752945 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1786367 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Let There Be Peace on Earth—
Craig Courtney.
Few songs ever composed have
had the breadth of appeal as this iconic text and
melody. The cry for "peace on earth" is undoubtedly
a timeless one, and Craig Courtney's setting unites
vocalists and instrumentalists of all ages. Revisit
this melody in your church or concert hall with this
monumental setting during the Christmas season,
at memorial services, or at patriotic events for a
completely unforgettable experience.
10458773 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10667384 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10667385 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10460744 String Quartet for SATB . . . . . . . 20.00
10667386 String Quartet for SSAA . . . . . . . 20.00
10667387 String Quartet for TTBB . . . . . . . 20.00
10458774 Orchestration for SATB . . . . . . . 80.00
10667388 Orchestration for SSAA . . . . . . . 80.00
10667389 Orchestration for TTBB . . . . . . . 80.00
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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!
10752009 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752010 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752011 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752013 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752015 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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Music Changes the World—Jim Papoulis.
The Papoulis Foundation for Small Voices advocates
for school music programs in many ways, with
proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece going
directly to the Music Changes the World project.
This high-energy selection with a positive message
is full of world music rhythms, allowing your choir
to contribute their art toward a great cause. A
tremendous selection for developing mixed choirs.
Highly recommended!
10760347 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
One Wish—Dave Perry & Jean Perry.
"If I had one wish for you, if I had one gift I could
give...It would be peace, peace to all." This
timeless message is wrapped in a beautiful musical
package with a simple vocal line and warm, flowing
accompaniment. Perfect for graduation, a concert
closer, or a signature piece for your treble ensemble
this year.
3186285 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10735236 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Peace Like Welcome Rain—Mark Patterson.
"Let peace, like welcome rain, flow freely down...
Come soothe the summer's wounded soul and
flood the burning fears we hold with truth and hope,
and deeper understanding...." This text challenges
us to recognize the importance of harmony and
togetherness throughout our many communities.
Beautiful melodies in Patterson's seamless style
are sure to evoke a thoughtful response from both
singers and audience members. Appropriate for any
concert throughout the year. Highly recommended!
10735184 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Seek Peace with All Creatures—
Marty Haugen.
"Seek peace... Grow peace...
Dream peace..." This beautiful text draws us into
a deeper knowledge that we must honor and care
for our relationship with all of God's creation. The
simple melody is sung three times: verse one in
unison, verse two in parts for three-part mixed choir,
and a descant adorns the melody in verse three.
10756349 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
SONGS of PEACE
These selections present a wonderful way to promote unity
and peace in our world.
