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2017 Midyear Choral

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18 All of Us (from "Considering Matthew Shepard")—Craig Hella Johnson. Described as "brilliant" and "heartfelt," this is the final movement of Craig Hella Johnson's epic work "Considering Matthew Shepard," a tribute to the young gay man who has become an American icon and a symbol for hope and redemption. With elements of hymnody, American folk and gospel music, this single movement will allow mixed choruses everywhere to come to understand and be lifted up by this powerful music. 10715793 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 10759575E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . 60.00 All the Things You Are (from "Very Warm for May")—Oscar Hammerstein II & Jerome Kern/arr. Kirby Shaw. The beautiful simplicity of the timeless melody is further enhanced by lush chord changes and tasteful phrasing in this a cappella arrangement. This classic standard from the Kern and Hammerstein musical "Very Warm for May" is now available for mixed voices as well as SSAA. 10759576 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10605428 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Another Day of Sun (from "La La Land")— Benj Pasek, Justin Paul & Justin Hurwitz/ arr. Jacob Narverud. Who can forget those boisterous singing and dancing motorists on L.A.'s jammed 110 freeway at the opening of the 2016 box office smash "La La Land"? This dynamic arrangement captures the excitement of the score with rhythmic drive, varied choral textures, and a rousing accompaniment. A perfect opener or closer, and a golden opportunity for choreography! 10761063 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10761065 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10761067 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10761068 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 Audition (The Fools Who Dream, from "La La Land")—Benj Pasek, Justin Paul & Justin Hurwitz/arr. Andy Beck. This stunning song was an emotional showcase for actress Emma Stone in her award-winning performance as Mia in the 2016 blockbuster "La La Land." Nominated for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awards, the poignant piece tells the story of one woman's life and acknowledges the dreamer in all of us. A beautiful choral setting of a very special song. 10761069 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10761070 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10761071 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10761072 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 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 Bli Blip—Duke Ellington & Sid Kuller/ arr. Darmon Meader. This quirky gem from Duke Ellington has been a staple for the jazz vocal group New York Voices for years and is an audience favorite. NYV member Darmon Meader turns the relatively simple tune on its ear, creating a fantastic SATB choral. This arrangement is also included in the best-selling choral collection New York Voices - Old Friends. 10737595 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10737596 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 15.00 But a Flint Holds Fire—Andrea Ramsey. This socially conscience work merges a Christina Rossetti text with words from choir students and the community in Flint, Michigan. Spoken sections with underscoring alternate with choral singing creating a rather dramatic work. This can be a vehicle for you and your students to positively affect this tragedy as half of the profits from the sale will go directly to FlintRising's and there is an opportunity for the audience to contribute also using a QR code. 10782238 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10736189 Unison Divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Chicago in Concert—Robert Lamm & James Pankow/arr. Roger Emerson. Celebrating 50 years of Chicago! The early hits by supergroup Chicago were remarkable for their driving rock style combined with a distinctive and integral use of horns. This 7-minute medley will introduce a new generation to these iconic hits and bring a touch of nostalgia to your concert. Includes Colour My World; Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?; Just You 'n' Me; Saturday in the Park and 25 or 6 to 4. 10759826 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 10759827 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 10759828 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 10759829 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99 10759830E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . 20.00 City of Stars (from "La La Land")— Benj Pasek, Justin Paul & Justin Hurwitz/ arr. Jay Althouse. "And the Oscar goes to..." this, the signature song from critically acclaimed and highly awarded "La La Land." Winner of Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, and the Critic's Choice Movie Awards, this melancholy yet hopeful ballad features a haunting tune and a distinctive piano accompaniment that are instantly recognizable and extremely well suited for choral groups. 10761082 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10761084 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10761085 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10761086 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 Count the Stars—Andy Beck. A poignant original English text combined with Latin phrases from the Requiem Mass lays the foundation for this tender song of remembrance. Deeply emotive musically, with exquisite lyricism, this piece was commissioned by the classmates of a high school student who passed away to honor his memory. Contemporary cluster chords, beautifully sculpted phrases, and expressive dynamics leave the listener with a sense of awe and wonder. 10751916 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10751917 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10751918 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 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 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! 10533464 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10700312 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Fly Like an Eagle—Steve Miller/arr. Mac Huff. Salute the sounds of the '70s with this funk- fueled arrangement of the Steve Miller Band pop hit from 1976. Performed with hot horns and authentic guitar riffs, it's a perfect chart for pop and show groups wanting to impress! 10759958 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10759959 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10759960 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10759962 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10759961E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . 25.00 For Hope Will Light Our Way— Victor C. Johnson. "We will set our course on a shining star, speed along to ports afar, be the best of who we are, for hope will light our way." This inspiring message and energizing music celebrates the power within to create a better world. Some divisi, but very accessible with sensible voice leading and ranges. Perfect for commencement or inspirational concert closer. Highly recommended! 10736747 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Girl Talk (from "Harlow")— arr. Roger Emerson. This tastefully arranged standard is from the little-known 1965 movie "Harlow." Set in a bluesy swing style, this vocal jazz arrangement is accessible to beginning SSA ensembles. "Please understand the sweetest girl talk talks of you!" Enchanting! 10760122 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10760124 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10760125E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . 20.00 Happiness—arr. Roger Emerson. The band NEEDTOBREATHE has achieved crossover success with their most recent studio album and this lead single, an upbeat celebration of the joy of living. An uplifting song with a positive message for choirs of all ages. "I'm askin' you to show me some forgiveness. It's all for you in my pursuit of happiness." 10760173 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10760174 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10760175 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10760176 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10760177E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . 20.00 How Does a Moment Last Forever (Our Song Lives On, from "Beauty and the Beast")—Alan Menken & Tim Rice/arr. Mac Huff. A stunning new song written for the 2017 live-action adaptation of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" and performed by Celine Dion for the soundtrack. A tender narrative of the touching story of Belle's parents, which she discovers when the Beast magically transports her back in time to her childhood home in Paris. "Minutes turn to hours, days to years, then gone. But when all else has been forgotten, still our song lives on." 10760194 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10760196 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10760197 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10760198 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10760200E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . 25.00 NEW ADULT 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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