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Light Concert & Novelty Selections
Autumn Fires—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid.
Younger choirs will build
important choral skills with this tender setting of
a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson. Alternating
between modal and major key tonality, the part-
writing is carefully crafted, making this an excellent
choice for the first concert of the year!
10456268 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Autumn Gives Her Hand to Winter—
Keith Loftis.
"Leaves of gold, red and brown,
glories past now lie down, leaving branches bare
to weep and moan..." Picturesque and melodically
lovely, this is an excellent winterscape piece for
middle school choirs! Highly recommended!
10512712 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10010720 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma &
Johnny Mercer/arr. Ryan O'Connell.
Here's a
lush, beautiful a cappella setting of the old standard
tune, with accessible jazz harmonies and effortless
voice leading. This is a standout ballad for your jazz
or concert choir! Highly recommended!
10363356 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363357 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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Autumn Moon—Jay Althouse. This haunting
contemporary a cappella work features a wistful text
about the departure of summer and the coming of
winter. Rich harmonies and thoughtful dynamics
heighten the mood of this stunning piece. Impressive!
10604268 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Autumn Reel—Audrey Snyder. "Swirling, ever
turning in the crisp autumn air..." This Celtic flavored
original creates a golden image of the dancing
leaves and blustery October days. Easily-learned for
autumn concerts, this work can be enhanced with
the optional string quartet and hammered dulcimer
accompaniment. Very nice!
3298026 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3298027 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
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A Dark and Stormy Night (Ode to Edgar
Allan Poe)—Mark Burrows.
A memorable
melody and clever interplay between voices make
this original piece a ghastly grim and gloriously
gleeful change-of-pace concert offering for
Halloween or any time of year. Perform with piano
or add the brilliantly conceived synth track for an
extra dose of scary surprises. The text is cleverly
conceived and will give you plenty of teaching
opportunities for diction, independent part singing,
style, and the literary and historical significance of
Edgar Allan Poe. Your students will love this!
10684724 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10684728 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Double Trouble—John Williams/arr. Chinn.
Add a touch of mystery to your concert program
with this delightful number from "Harry Potter and
the Prisoner of Azkaban." With John Williams' music,
lyrics based on Shakespeare, and a sensational
orchestrated accompaniment, this is very special!
3302553 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3302554 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3302555 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3302556 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
3302557 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Ghostbusters—Ray Parker Jr./arr. Roger
Emerson.
The #1 title song from the 1984 mega-
hit movie, this is a great feature for Halloween
or anytime you just want to have some fun! It's
a fantastic pop/show choir feature with super
choreography potential! "Who ya gonna call?"
10455911 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10455912 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10455908 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10455909 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10455913E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 25.00
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Harvest (The Moon Shines Down)—
Jacob Narverud.
Absolutely beautiful, this a
cappella original was inspired by the colors and
nostalgia of the Kansas prairie in autumn. Lonely,
empty spaces in the fading landscape evoke
conflicting feelings of wistfulness and peace - a
time to reflect on our present surroundings and the
deeper meaning of life itself. For a fall concert or any
time of year, this is stunning. Highly recommended!
10586693 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Harvest Moon—arr. Cristi Cary Miller.
A true fall concert piece, this is easy to learn at the
beginning of the school year. Based on a traditional
English folk song, it is ideal for building the important
choral skills of blend, balance and part-singing.
Add the optional viola part, and the effect will be
absolutely beautiful! Highly recommended!
10517204 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10517205 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10517206 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
I'm in Love with a Monster—arr. Mac Huff.
The American girl group Fifth Harmony is featured in
a fun, gothic style on this single from the animated
film "Hotel Transylvania 2." The "fright-rock" thump
of the track makes this a sensational selection for a
pop/show novelty or Halloween-themed concert.
10605832 SATB SAT(B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10605833 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10605835 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10605837 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10605838E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 20.00
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I'm Seein' Things at Night!—Greg Gilpin.
"Sometimes they're in the corner, sometimes they're
by the door, sometimes they're all a-standing in
the middle of the floor..." This child-like poem by
Eugene Field recollects the fear we all had of going
to bed at night and imagining creepy things in the
dark. From the opening whispering features to the
clever articulation throughout, this unique concert
selection is appropriate for Halloween or any time of
the year when you want to add a mysterious and fun
piece to your program.
10757034 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Lake—Jay Althouse. Here's a unique choral
setting of a spine-tingling poem by Edgar Allan Poe.
Jay's riveting music is a perfect complement to
the unconventional text. With a mysterious quality
that makes it appropriate for Halloween, this is a
rewarding endeavor for mixed choirs!
10515759 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10515003 Multi-Song Accompaniment CD . .44.99
Little Shop of Horrors: A Choral Medley—
arr. Andy Beck.
The original score of the cult
classic musical has a bit of rock 'n' roll, a little doo-
wop, and even some early Motown sounds. This
nine-and-a-half-minute medley includes all of the
memorable favorites as sung by Seymour, Audrey,
the Dentist, and that notorious bloodthirsty plant!
Included are: Little Shop of Horrors; Skid Row; Da-
Doo; Dentist!; Somewhere That's Green; Feed Me;
Suddenly, Seymour and Don't Feed the Plants.
10308641 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
10308642 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
10308643 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
10308644 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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Mister Zombie's Jazz Club—Mark Cabaniss/
arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
Vampires, zombies and
monsters abound in this novelty piece that offers the
opportunity to introduce jazz, swing, and the concept
of scat singing to developing singers. Perfect for fall
concerts and Halloween, or for any time of year, this
piece has a message of cooperation and acceptance
packaged with scary fun!
10735269 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Monster Mash—Bobby Pickett & Leonard
Capizzi/arr. Greg Gilpin.
Triadic harmonies and
several spoken solos are perfect for younger groups
in this fun novelty song. Compare dance moves with
Frankenstein, Wolfman, and Dracula, and maybe
add a few of your own!
10453366 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453367 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453368 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
My November Guest—James Baas.
"My Sorrow, when she's here with me, thinks these
dark days of autumn rain are beautiful as days can
be..." Robert Frost's beautifully sorrowful poem is
treated with loving care in this superb setting. Use
the optional cello part to add the finishing touch to
this stunning work. Highly recommended!
10593281 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
Nightmare before Christmas (Medley)—
arr. Alan Billingsley.
Enter an extraordinary world
filled with magic and wonder where every holiday
has its own special land and its own imaginative,
one-of-a-kind characters! Danny Elfman's music
from Tim Burton's award-winning animated movie
will make your adventure complete! Included in this
medley are: This Is Halloween; What's This?; Kidnap
the Sandy Claws and Oogie Boogie's Song.
10048990 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10048991 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10048995 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10048997 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
Purple People Eater—arr. Greg Gilpin.
Don't be scared! This Purple People Eater only
wants to play in a rock and roll band! Have some fun
performing this crazy 1958 chart topper, complete
with optional kazoos and hilarious solo opportunities
using funny voice effects. Perfect for fall concerts,
Halloween, or any time of year, it's a terrific novelty
feature for young choirs!
10688235 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10354206 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10354207 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363427 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
September—arr. Mark Brymer. This 1979 hit by
Earth, Wind & Fire still sizzles! Straightforward vocal
writing and a hot horn chart make it perfect for pop
showcases any time of year!
10004109 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10004111 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10004113 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10004116 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10004114E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 25.00
Something Told the Wild Geese—
Andy Beck.
A stark fifth in the piano represents
a chill in the air and frames the opening of this
sensitive setting of the popular Rachel Field poem.
Nuanced dynamics, tempi, and phrasing invite
expressive singing. A resplendent chorus, featuring
a few original wintertime words, breaks into lush
harmony. This is superb! Highly recommended!
10604602 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10604603 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10604604 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10604579 Multi-Song Accompaniment CD . .44.99
FALL FEATURES
For early in the school year, or for Halloween, here is a terrific assortment
of choral pieces that will capture the mood and spirit of the season!
