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4 I Want to Be Ready—arr. Howard Helvey.
This beautiful, tender arrangement of the
traditional spiritual offers an opportunity to hear
and consider the text in a new way. Slow and
reflective, this piece provides rich textures and
glorious harmonies for a sweet moment in your
service or concert.
10757397 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 I Will Sing—Andy Beck. "Oh, I will sing with the
rising sun, at the dawn of the morning, I will sing.
And I will sing when the day is done. When the stars
are shining, I will sing." A text inspired by nature
reveals beautiful music all around, at all times of
the day, in every season; even inside of yourself!
The craftsmanship and artistic fingerprint of Andy
Beck is evident throughout, from the sparkling
piano introduction and hushed opening phrase to
the memorable refrain, the ascending bridge, and
the most surprising finish. Not to be missed!
10751969 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751970 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751971 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4t I'm a Train—arr. Peter Knight. One of The King's
e Singers top songs, this Albert Hammond folk
classic in a brilliant arrangement by Peter Knight
will give advanced ensembles a diction workout!
Train noises, melodic fragments and vocal
percussion combine in a dynamic a cappella
arrangement. A fantastic encore!
10760215 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 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
10792977 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
4t If You Love Me—Jay Althouse. This emotive a
cappella work radiates simplicity and musicality.
The text is based on a 19th-century Pennsylvania
German marriage fraktur, which is a kind of
decorative calligraphy that commemorates
important life events. Featuring expertly crafted
choral lines in the perfect tessitura for each voice
part and filled with lush contemporary chords
in an open harmonic structure, this exceptional
concert work encourages artistry and musicality.
10738911 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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
4e Jabba Flow (from "Star Wars: The Force
Awakens")—J.J. Abrams & Lin-Manuel Miranda/
arr. Roger Emerson. From "Star Wars: The Force
Awakens" comes this clever song from the cantina
scene - an infectious reggae-style tune cowritten
by the film's director, J.J. Abrams, and Lin-Manuel
Miranda of "Hamilton" fame. You'll want to use
the accompaniment track with its creative sound
effects and instrumentation. Your singers will love
re-creating these nonsense "Huttese" lyrics in this
rhythmic setting that will bring down the house!
10669067 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10669068 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10669072 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4 Jabberwocky—Mark Burrows. An absolutely
charming setting for this classic text! The dramatic
story comes to life in this modern setting for two-
part voices. Melodies are memorable and easy to
learn, and the available synthesizer track will en-
hance any performance. Pronunciation guide for
the Old English is included. Highly recommended!
10736755 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 Jazz Kyrie—Andy Beck. Here's a quintessential
bossa nova on just three Latin words from the
Kyrie mass text. Bossa nova is a musical genre
that began in Brazil in the 1950s that consists of
the combination of samba rhythms, jazz sonorities,
and lyrical melodies to create a new, sophisticated
style. Optional flute and/or vibraphone (available
free online) adds another smooth layer to this
hip contemporary choral that offers a traditional
sacred text in a fresh, surprising setting.
10738849 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10738850 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10738851 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751965 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4 Jubilate, Exsultate!—Victor C. Johnson. An
exuberant setting of a traditional Latin text that
would make a dynamic concert or festival opener!
Contemporary, syncopated choral harmonies,
shifting meter and a driving piano accompaniment
set the stage for the exciting opening section. A
contrasting lyrical section with English text in the
middle provides a dramatic setup for a return to
the original opening material. A great teaching
piece for developing choirs, with great accessibility
and range for middle or high school choirs in the
various voicing options. Highly recommended!
10752006 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10752007 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10752008 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
4e Just One Heart—Jim Papoulis. For SA voices
with divisi, this inspiring selection uses percussion
to simulate a heartbeat and from that bringing
forth a simple idea - that reaching even just
one heart can be a very powerful gesture. This
music sends a positive message to singers and
audience alike. World rhythms, a contemporary
feel, great choral writing, and positive lyrics make
this a fantastic selection for developing singers.
Highly recommended!
10715675 SA Divisi, Piano & Percussion . . 2.10
4t Kodutee (Journey Home)—Part Uusberg.
Estonian composer Part Uusberg's Kodutee
reflects upon the journey of life from birth to
death using vivid imagery of nature and the
everyday. Hauntingly beautiful both musically
and thematically, this a cappella piece in the
Estonian language is appropriate for high
school choirs and above. Recorded and IPA
pronunciation guides available.
10746471 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
4 Kuimba Nafsi Yangu—Jacob Narverud. Kuimba
Nafsi Yangu is a celebratory song derived from
common Swahili phrases of joy: "Sing my soul,
sing my heart. Sing for peace, sing for joy. There
is so much love here, yes!" Intended as a concert
opener or closer, this spirited piece is pure energy
from start to finish as the piano and djembes drive
the momentum forward while the choir sings in
call and response. Highly recommended!
10735191 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Kye Kye Kule—Mark Burrows. This easy-to-
learn, call-and-response-based West African folk
song setting is a very effective program opener.
Comfortable ranges with age-appropriate voice
leading makes this a great choice for developing
ensembles. They'll love the mixed Ghanaian and
English texts and supportive piano part with
optional djembe and conga rhythm patterns
throughout!
10736764 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 Land of the Silver Birch—arr. Jerry Estes. The
pulsing beat and the drum-like accompaniment
in this energized arrangement of a Canadian
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 Let There Be Music!—Jerry Estes. "Like a
golden thread woven through the fabric of our
lives, the beauty of music is everywhere. And in
this moment we are standing side by side, voices
united as we proudly declare: Let there be music!"
Celebrating the power and joy of music, this piece
is a captivating opening number for your concert
or festival. The brightly syncopated opening
section is contrasted with a lyrical section in the
middle to create an outstanding selection that is
sure to inspire your singers and your audience.
10757018 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10757019 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Let Us Sing, Jubilate Deo!—Greg Gilpin. A
fanfare-like piano introduction sets the tone for
this solid, rhythmic, tuneful setting. "Jubilate
Deo! Sing with joy to God all the earth. Sing
in exultation! Serve the Lord with gladness.
Laudate..." Now available for SATB! A strong
choice for concert and festival choirs.
10735150 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10047645 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
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