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MUSIC in our SCHOOLS MONTH!®
H If Music Be the Food of Love—
David Dickau.
The romantic style of this setting is lush,
expressive, and perfectly fashioned for the text. "If music be
the food of love, sing on, sing on, sing on till I am filled with
joy..." The work is a superior choice as a concert finale or any
time a selection with a "music" theme is appropriate.
5570528 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Is It Music?—Nick Page. This charming original
piece re-creates the conversation between a pair of birds as
they observe children singing. The birds consider what the
sounds are, why the sounds are made, and most importantly,
"Is it music?" With playful tempo shifts, dramatic fermatas,
comic interjections, and a tender final realization that
declares "Yes, it's music!" This piece sets up the educational
opportunity to challenge your students to think about what
music really is. Wonderful!
10738843 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751964 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
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
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
Music in the Water—Victor C. Johnson.
"There is music in the water, music in its singing tide, in its
clear and crystal beauty flowing down the mountainside."
Johnson's artful setting of the Lura Anna Boies text features
sweeping melodic lines and a gentle piano accompaniment
that emulates flowing water. The triplets in the piano
accompaniment often set up a three-against-two pattern with
the choral parts to create a delicious tension in the texture
of the piece. It's a superb choice for a concert selection that
teaches musicality and music advocacy at the same time.
10757171 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10757172 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Raise Your Voice (from "Sister Act")—
Alan Menken & Glenn Slater/arr. Roger
Emerson.
"First rule of singing? Get the rafters ringing!"
This is the message of this uplifting ensemble number from
the Broadway musical adaptation of "Sister Act." A dynamic
selection that celebrates singing for pop and concert choirs!
10760392 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10760393 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10760394 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10760395 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10760396E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
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Muusika (Music)—Paert Uusberg. A meditation
on the mystery and wonder of music, this Estonian tone poem
is a little gem for a cappella choirs. With gorgeous harmonies
that intensify the text, this will resonate deeply with your singers.
Estonian pronunciation guide and translation are provided.
10593348 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
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Refuge (from "Sing Evermore!")—
Gwyneth Walker.
An assuring text from master poet
Sara Teasdale, its central theme is that one can take refuge in
singing. Ever sensitive to the text, Walker crafts word painting
throughout with shimmering piano accompaniment figures,
textural changes, and fanfare-like passages in the voices
on the word "free." Excerpted from the larger work "Sing
Evermore!", which has orchestrated accompaniment available.
10754542 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10754542L SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10754543 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10754543L TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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Sing—Pentatonix/arr. Mark Brymer.
"Roll the windows down, hands in the air! Sing it out as hard
as you can!" Pentatonix has done more to encourage singing
than just about any group in decades! Singers and choirs of all
levels will love this joyful celebration of vocal music!
10593561 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10593562 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10593563 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10593564 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10606777E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
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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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Sing Out a Joyful Song!—
Mary Lynn Lightfoot.
A quintessential concert or
festival opener available in voicing options for every choir.
The joyful energy, mixed meters, minor mode, and dramatic
dynamic contrasts make this exhilarating original an absolute
joy to sing. An expressive middle section provides contrast
while the energetic recapitulation propels the piece to its
exciting conclusion. Includes a learning resource page to
facilitate connection to the standards. Highly recommended!
10708749 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10756989 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10756990 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10756988 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Sing to Me—Andrea Ramsey.
"Sing to me! Something of sunlight and bloom..." An uplifting
text by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is set to charming music in
this wonderful piece with melodic interest in all parts and
conservative ranges. Ramsey's sensitive, skillful writing makes
for tender moments that truly evoke the meaning of the text.
Now available for mixed voices, this has long been a favorite
with festival choirs in the two-part version.
10457609 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10291193 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Sing with Me—Mac Huff & John
Jacobson.
This uplifting ballad offers a positive message
of hope. Starting with one solo voice and building to full choral
presentation with descant, this accessible piece shares the
value of music and unity. "Sing with me... you and I together,
can't you see, can fill this world with harmony." An ideal
festival selection for elementary and middle school choirs!
With optional flute obbligato.
10738558 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10738559 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10760458 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
There Has to Be a Song—Andrea Ramsey.
The text comes to spirited life as this gospel-style setting
lauds the value of a song to improve the quality of our lives.
Chord symbols are included for the addition of instruments or
improvisation by the accompanist. This is a song that needs to
be sung!
10186970 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10186971 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
There Is Sweet Music Here—Greg Gilpin.
Your choir will sound magnificent when they sing this superb
setting of the famous text by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. "There
is sweet music here that softer falls than petals from blown
roses on the grass, or night dews on still waters..." With very
modest vocal demands, this is perfect for the young choir, but
mature choirs will also appreciate its musicality and depth.
Highly recommended!
10086544 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10735228 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10443454 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
We Are the Music Makers—
Mark Patterson.
We are the music makers tugs on
the heartstrings of all who "get" singing! This original melody
is lovely, lyrical, and very accessible. A great teaching piece
for developing treble ensembles, We are the Music Makers
abounds with opportunities to showcase musicianship, extend
range and delight audiences!
10708676 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
We Sing a Jubilant Song—
Joseph M. Martin.
"We sing out a jubilant song.
Our spirits are free." The soaring vocals are within reach of
large and small choirs, and a dazzling piano part enlivens the
musical landscape throughout its pages. The joy of singing is
well represented in this accessible original piece that is sure to
inspire your choir and become one of their favorites.
10684781 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
When I Sing—Leeann Starkey.
Written for the 30th anniversary of the Indianapolis
Children's Choir, this simple yet lovely unison arrangement
with piano accompaniment is all about the sheer joy and
delight we all share when we sing: "For when I sing, the
music fills my soul. When I sing, the music makes me
whole... I feel so alive and free when I sing." A great
selection for any children's ensemble.
10651376 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
When I Sing—Russell Robinson.
With rich choral fabric supported by a brilliant piano part, this
piece embodies the positive message of the power of song to
uplift and comfort those who need it most. "For when I sing,
ten thousand voices follow and fill the world with hopeful
melody." A great selection for Music in Our Schools Month!
10684782 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10684784 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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