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2017 Midyear Choral

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20 Ave Generosa—Ola Gjeilo. This setting of Hildegard von Bingen's Ave Generosa text uses a hauntingly joyful tonality, paying homage to the mysterious story of Mary. A beautiful middle section is surrounded by contrasting modal beginning and ending sections. The juxtaposition of sustained and moving moments holds true to the composer's style, while the harmonic structure and vocal construction offer very fresh textures. Highly recommended! 10746480 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 Babethandaza—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Exuding sizzling, rhythmic energy, this traditional South African folk song arrangement is a multicultural programming winner! A cappella, with percussion parts included for shakers, djembe, and hand drum which add authentic texture and flavor. With some elements of call and response and clever layering of parts, it is singable and easily learned. A helpful pronunciation guide and translation for the Swahili text is also included. Highly recommended! 10757163 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10797295 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 Baloo Baleerie—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. This arrangement of a Scottish lullaby features a beautiful melodic line and wonderful harmonic moments. The text is in English with Gaelic subtext, and an accessible pronunciation guide is included. Lovely, lyrical, and simply beautiful! 10735219 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Connected—Brian Tate. "I am you are me..." This innovative original uses a clever text and pop-style music to create an environment of togetherness among members of the choir. Community - that's what it's all about. Each vocal part gets its own statement, and all are sequenced together into a rollicking chorus, all a cappella, all fun! Complete with finger snaps and hand claps, this will be a hit with your high school singers! 10729441 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 Courage, My Soul—Rollo Dilworth. The famous text of Charles A. Tindley's hymn The Storm Is Passing Over forms the lyric framework for this modern concert gospel piece. This powerful setting is marked by sturdy gospel harmonies, a confident piano accompaniment, and strong vocal articulation. "Thanks be to God, the morning light appears, and the storm is passing over, hallelujah!" Highly recommended! 10759836 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10759837 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Dominus Vobiscum—Jacob Narverud. This powerful, flowing a cappella work in Latin opens with a beautiful unison chant and closes with a quiet "Amen." It is infused with interesting and varied harmonies, changing meter, and dramatic dynamics. This will bring out the musicianship of your a cappella voices very nicely! Highly recommended! 10735148 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Flight Song—Kim Andre Arnesen. "All we are we have found in song" is the first line of this stunningly beautiful poem by Euan Tait, set to music by Norwegian composer Kim Andre Arnesen. This romantic notion is woven throughout the piece, which is accompanied by piano. Flight Song was written as the composer's gift to Dr. Anton Armstrong and the St. Olaf Choir. Give your choir the opportunity to share this meaningful song. Now available in SSAA! 10700312 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 How Far I'll Go (from "Moana")— Lin-Manuel Miranda/arr. Ed Lojeski. The showstopping ballad from Disney's "Moana!" Sung in the film by Auli'i Cravalho and in the pop version by Alessia Cara, this powerful song offers a superb message of confidence for choirs of all ages. "See the line where the sky meets the sea, it calls me, and no one knows how far it goes. If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me, one day I'll know if I go. There's just no telling how far I'll go." 10709553 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10709554 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10709555 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10709556 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10709557E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . . 20.00 I'm a Train—arr. Peter Knight. One of The King's 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 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 The Lighthouse—Andy Beck. The title of this piece, though it never actually appears in the lyrics, provides an overarching metaphor for the text. The ebb and flow of the piano accompaniment represents a turbulent sea, while the text presents themes of strength, guidance, and living by example in this inspirational choral. Superb voice leading, along with sweeping musicality and phrasing, make the warm harmonic twists and turns accessible for any choir. Expressive and elevating! 10752441 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Moana: Choral Highlights—arr. Mac Huff. The Disney film "Moana" is tremendously entertaining, with stunning oceanic animation, a captivating adventure tale, a feisty heroine - and tuneful musical numbers by "Hamilton's" Lin- Manuel Miranda with the authentic Polynesian sounds of Opetaia Foa'i and Te Vaka. Enchant your audiences with this 12-minute medley, which includes: How Far I'll Go; I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors); We Know the Way; Where You Are and You're Welcome. 10709560 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 10709561 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.99 10709562E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . . 40.00 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 O Antiqui Sancti—Hildegard von Bingen/ arr. Michael Engelhardt. This thrilling work for women's chorus from Michael Engelhardt offers something totally unique for your program. A mix of sustained vocal lines and articulated passages along with both contrapuntal and homophonic writing make this a truly remarkable composition. A fascinating combination of old and new, Latin with bass and percussion, this piece will be a favorite of your singers! 10746432 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 Sisi Ni Moja—Jacob Narverud. This highly rhythmic and very accessible celebratory composition pairs a theme of unity and community with a rather sparkling piano accompaniment that adds its own rhythmic design. The optional djembe adds an energy all of its own as the singers deliver the message that "We all laugh, we all cry, we all love... and we all dream. We are one!" Great fun, a profound and timely message, and great choral writing make this an intriguing piece not to be missed! 10776380 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 Storm—James DesJardins. A creative depiction of the frenetic energy of a storm, this piece utilizes body percussion and drums to mimic the sounds one might experience during a storm. That, coupled with the descriptive text, make this piece worthy of study for your treble or women's choir. Truly exciting! 10735244 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, Tzena—Issachar Miron/arr. Henry Leck. Made popular by the folk group The Weavers in the late 1940s, this dance-like song will add life and color to your concert. Easily learned with layered vocal parts and body percussion, this arrangement is well suited for treble choirs. Includes translation and pronunciation guide for the Hebrew text. 10717625 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story (from "Hamilton")—Lin-Manuel Miranda/arr. Andy Beck. This simple yet deep question from the musical "Hamilton" highlights the legacy of Alexander Hamilton. Solo opportunities and speaking parts provide moments for individual choir members to shine. The choral parts are accessible with some rhythmic challenges that contribute to the authen- ticity of the arrangement. Reflective and moving! 10752471 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10752473 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 Yemaya—arr. Diana Saez. The chant melody employed in this work was brought to America from West Africa via Cuba. Pedal tones in the bass support the melodic chant and create a meditative mood. Notated body percussion and clapping enter midway through the piece, adding a new texture. Divisi throughout in all voices but very accessible ranges and rhythm patterns make this a very exciting and accessible multicultural work. Pronunciation guide is provided, and a translation of the text is alluded to in the notes. Highly recommended! 10734959 SATB Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 You Will Be Found (from "Dear Evan Hansen")—Benj Pasek & Justin Paul/ arr. Mac Huff. The powerful Act I closer from the Broadway hit musical "Dear Evan Hansen" explores the complexities of social connectivity and our need for respect and love. An uplifting choral showcase for pop and concert choirs! 10760618 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10760622 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10760623E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . . 25.00 NEW CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CHOIR 4 Editors' Choice l New Publication H Pepper Basic Library u A Cappella eAvailable via ePrint L Available in Large Print All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision Go to cart

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