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H River in JudeaLinda Marcus & Jack Feldman/
arr. Leavitt. This beautiful gospel-styled song,
based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life
metaphor, is perfect for graduation or virtually any
performance. The human's quest for moments
of peace and inspiration translates into a riveting
choral statement, and this setting conveys its
message with great sincerity and eloquence.
1766344 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1818574 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1766351 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3296616 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1766377 Instrumental Parts
Brass & Rhythm. . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
3296617 Instrumental Parts
Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
n The River Sleeps Beneath the SkyVictor C.
Johnson. Younger and developing choirs will build
important choral skills with this flowing setting of
acclaimed writer Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem
Sunset. Well crafted for the changing voice,
composer Victor Johnson has created a highly
singable work that is an ideal selection for concert
and festival performances.
10557592 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10606379 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . 22.99
H The River Sleeps Beneath the SkyMary
Lynn Lightfoot. This is certain to be a favorite
with contest/festival choirs! Mary Lynn Lightfoot's
poignant setting of the poem "Sunset" by African-
American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar is not only
a striking concert work, but it also overflows with
teaching possibilities. The music weaves between
major and minor, with superbly crafted vocal lines
and a sensitive, supportive accompaniment, until it
ends in quiet splendor with a whispered "Sunset!"
A stunning work!
3253622 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3072873 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3072881 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3072899 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Riversong (A Celtic Celebration)Roger
Emerson. Anyone who has experienced the
wonderful sounds of Celtic music is going to
respond enthusiastically to this exceptional Roger
Emerson original which captures all the spark
and color of the Celtic tradition. Collect your own
instrumental ensemble on the optional instrumental
accompaniment, scored for recorder (or flute),
violin, mandolin (or guitar), bass, synthesizer,
percussion and drums. This is an extraordinary
"sound experience" that you won't want to miss!
Highly recommended!
3144615 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3144623 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10278609 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3144631 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3144649 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3144656 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 25.00
H
RiversongAndy Beck. "River, run me to the
ocean. River, take me to the sea. River, show me
to a distant shore. River, run! Set my spirit free..."
Fluid vocal lines glide effortlessly over a shimmering
piano accompaniment in this nature-inspired
contemporary choral. Musical quotes from familiar
"river" songs are a noteworthy surprise at the end.
An extraordinary piece! Highly recommended!
10089275 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10089277 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10089278 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10352529 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
H The Road Not Taken (from "Frostiana")
Randall Thompson. Classic choral repertoire at its
best! The combination of Robert Frost's remarkable
text and the musical mastery of Randall Thompson
make this selection an absolute must in any choral
library. From the set of seven country songs on texts
by Robert Frost.
343905 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
4 Said the RainAmy F. Bernon. "Said the rain
to the child, "I will nourish you. I'll make you a
world that's all in bloom... and the sun will follow
soon." The rain sings gently in the narrative of this
text, and a child responds with a grateful reply
to the rain for its abundant gifts. A gentle motif
is presented in the piano accompaniment and
the pleasant harmonic progression and peaceful
setting let the message of the song shine through.
A learning resource page to apply this piece to the
teaching standards is also included.
10736684 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10756995 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Seal LullabyDouglas E. Wagner. Inspired by
"The Jungle Book", Kipling's tender thoughts for the
baby seal, Kotick, mirror the feelings of all parents
for their precious children. Full of beautiful choral
harmonies and lyrical voice leading, this piece gives
a taste of advanced choral singing in an accessible
Three-part mixed voicing. This emotionally-charged
concert piece is sure to tug at the heartstrings of
your audience while giving your choir a memorable
choral experience. Highly recommended!
10684763 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n SeasonsOla Gjeilo & Charles Anthony Silvestri.
Ola Gjeilo's first publication for developing voices,
featuring lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri, explores
the unique qualities of each of the four seasons. A
supportive piano part and an optional, soaring flute
part complete the seasonal imagery of this lovely,
accessible work for women's or children's choirs.
10513272 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
4 The Secret MelodyHyun Kook. This is a true
choral gem for SATB, SSA, or SA voicings with a
bubbling and shimmering piano accompaniment.
This upbeat, energetic and sprightly piece with
some very memorable moments will quickly become
a favorite of your singers and audience alike as it
becomes "the music that captured my heart!"
10640363 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 The SecretGreg Gilpin. "What says the wind
to the waving trees? What says the wave to
the river? What means the sigh in the passing
breeze? Why do the rushes quiver?" Extolling
the mysteries of nature and life, Gilpin's setting
of the Paul Laurence Dunbar text is filled with
expressive, emotional writing for emerging choirs.
This original piece features word painting, rich
harmonies, haunting melodies and contrasting
major and minor keys with a flowing piano
accompaniment. A learning resource page that
relates this outstanding piece to the teaching
standards is included.
10757029 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757032 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757033 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757031 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n Set Me as a Seal upon Your HeartDavid
Childs. Strong, lyrical piano lines support an arching
unison melody in this David Childs setting of a text
from the "Song of Solomon." Suitable as a concert
feature or closer, this exquisite setting also includes
an obbligato for French horn or trombone. A small
a cappella section on the text, "Waters cannot
quench love" appears as a halo in the middle of the
work. Remarkable!
3167103 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
H
She Sings...Amy Feldman Bernon. The
haunting yet whimsical quality of this piece,
almost folk-like in nature, is truly refreshing! The
composer's lyrics center around a child who loves
to sing during the day while playing, and at night
"cries for those who have never loved and for those
who never sing." These words will stir the emotions
of all who hear them, and the lovely, flowing music
really lets them shine!
10590534 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3129160 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047699 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
8067125 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10590533 P/A CD for SATB . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10047972 P/A CD for 2-Part & SSA . . . 26.95
Shout Allelu!Roger Emerson. "Celebrate,
celebrate! Shout! Shout! Shout!" This exciting
original will be equally effective for holiday or
general concert performances. The rhythmic
underlay gives it a colorful, effervescent quality
that will energize your singers! With or without
percussion, it is a great piece to start off the school
year for middle school or intermediate high school
choirs! Highly recommended!
10437427 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10437429 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10455146 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Sigh No More, LadiesRuth Morris Gray. Here
is a spirited setting of Shakespeare's flirtatious text
from "Much Ado About Nothing." Also a fabulous
choice for smaller ensembles, the piece includes a
playful polyphonic chorus of "Hey, nonny, nonny-no"
and a rhythmic accompaniment that underscores
the ladies' cry, "Men were deceivers ever; To one
thing constant never. Sigh no more, ladies."
10275988 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10275989 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
4t Sing and Rejoice!Sally K. Albrecht. "Sing, sing,
sing and rejoice. Sing alleluia, sing and rejoice!"
This rhythmic a cappella piece begins with the bass
section laying out a captivating minor key line followed
by the entrance of the tenors on a countermelody.
Altos join to add another melodic motif, and finally
the sopranos enter in divisi in a soaring line to
offer another layer in the exciting contrapuntal
introduction. The middle section features mixed and
changing meters before building back to the opening
intensity. Celebrate the joy of singing with this
dynamic concert and festival feature! A wonderful a
cappella piece for both educational and performance
value -highly recommended!
10738838 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Sing for Joy! (Duet from the Oratorio "Judas
Maccabaeus")Handel/arr. Linda Spevacek.
Your young voices will really shine on this uplifting,
spirited adaptation of the duet from the oratorio
"Judas Maccabaeus." Brief yet impressive, with an
interesting, supportive accompaniment, it will be
especially effective as an opener for any concert,
festival or contest performance and will display your
choir's musicianship in a very positive light!
10348663 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3278546 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10089925 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3073079 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10047266 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047990 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Sing Me to SleepStuart Chapman Hill. This
beautiful piece by Stuart Chapman Hill is thought
provoking and perfect for women's choir in high
school and up. The ranges are appropriate and the
piano accompaniment is supportive but independent.
"Sing me to sleep into gentle deep, send me with the
soft tunes of night. Sing me away far beyond the day,
into slumber's warm hidden light."
10610167 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l Sing On!Lane Johnson. "Whatever comes your
way, sing on! Keep your music going... sing on!" A
great concert piece for SA women's choir. Carefully
crafted melodic lines with exciting rhythms lie over
a lovely harmonic progression that is supported and
enhanced by a flowing piano part. The uplifting text
and spirit of the piece will appeal to singers and
audience members alike.
10736695 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
l Like Dust I Rise: 1. On the Pulse of Morning—Mark Hayes. This is
the opening movement to the choral song cycle Like Dust I Rise. In 1993, Maya
Angelou recited this poem at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton, making
her the first African American and the first female poet to deliver an inaugural
recitation. Subsequently, Angelou's audio recording of On the Pulse of Morning
won a Grammy Award for "Best Spoken Word" in 1994. Mark Hayes opens with
a resounding "See Me Rise" choral fanfare before presenting the hope-filled latter
half of the poem with rhythmic exuberance.
10752154 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752156 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752157 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752158 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
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Like Dust I Rise: 2. Caged Bird—Mark Hayes. The second movement
from the choral song cycle Like Dust I Rise is a folk-like setting of Maya Angelou's
empowering poem, which compares a bird's longing to be liberated with that
of all people. Hayes chooses a minor key with plenty of harmonic tension and a
walking tempo that suggests the footsteps of those who have come before. The
final Picardy third is the ultimate symbol of freedom.
10751904 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751905 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751906 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751907 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
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Like Dust I Rise: 3. Equality—Mark Hayes. The third movement from
the choral song cycle Like Dust I Rise. This contemporary gospel-style rouser
denounces oppression and serves as a choral anthem for equal rights. A
confident solo voice helps deliver a determined message in the unwavering
words of Maya Angelou. If performing as a set, an alternate ending segues
directly into the closing movement of Like Dust I Rise. When performing
separately, Mark Hayes includes an upward modulation that propels us to the
final, most spirited refrain.
10751934 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10751935 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10751936 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10751937 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
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Like Dust I Rise: 4. Still I Rise—Mark Hayes. The final movement from
the song cycle Like Dust I Rise brings Maya Angelou's most popular poem about
triumph over adversity brilliantly to life in this vivid setting by Mark Hayes. The
bright shuffle tempo and bluesy piano riffs perfectly embody Angelou's strength,
courage, and determination to rise above. One of the most uplifting choral
selections of our time!
10752260 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10752261 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10752262 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10752263 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
LIKE DUST I RISE
(A Choral Song Cycle)
This stirring set includes four individual
movements that may be performed separately or
combined into a 12-minute song cycle.
Each song sings beautifully with piano alone
or the full Mark Hayes instrumentation. A powerful work that
brilliantly conveys Ms. Angelou's message of social justice and
personal fortitude!
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