Santa Barbara Music Publishing

UNISON
Animal Verses of Ogden Nash
Marion Verhaalen
9 short pieces: The Duck, The Wapiti, The Seagull, The Pigeon, The Lamb, The Firefly, The Octopus, The Porcupine, and The Panther. This little suite of pieces is both great fun and highly artistic in its demeanor.
Duration: 4:30
Difficulty level: easy
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 721
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Cuncti Simus
Spanish traditional - ed. Ricardo Soto
The possibilities are numerous for this unison dance-like piece. Add a variety of instruments, use it as a procession, a concert opener or closer, a piece to surround your audience, with a tiny choir, or a huge choir. Great Spanish spirit.
unison - optional instrument ensemble
SBMP 306
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] SCVA Honor Choir, Ricardo Soto conductor ORDER HERE
Die Forelle
Schubert, ed. Ruth Boshkoff
Schubert's TROUT now ready for young singers. Sing the first verse in the original German, then additional verses using a well constructed English text.
unison - piano
SBMP 355
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Wind, The
B. Wayne Bisbee
Just sing the music or choose to add the special effects suggested by the composer. Young choirs will delight with this vividly expressive piece.
unison - piano
SBMP 589
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Choraliers from the So. Bay Children's Choir, conducted by B. Wayne Bisbee ORDER HERE

SA
Answer to a Child's Question
Timothy Strang
The text of Samuel Taylor Coleridge provided composer Strang with a wonderful opportunity to write a piece with great appeal to young people.
SA - piano
SBMP 98
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Call of the Flowers
Leo Delibes, edited by Ronald A. Nelson
The Duet from Lakmé lowered a minor third making it accessible for choruses. The original French is included along with an optional English text.
SA - piano
SBMP 464
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Minnetonka High School Treble Choir, Paula Holmberg, conductor ORDER HERE

Cantate Domino
Nancy Hill Cobb
The piano sets the mood in this lilting setting of the Cantate Domino text. Musically rewarding for the singers, this setting would be appropriate for any group, SA or TB.
SA or TB - piano
SBMP 282
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Tacoma Youth Choir, Judy Herrington, conductor ORDER HERE

Exsultate justi in Domino
Brant Adams
A wonderful concert opener or closer, or contest piece. Full of vitality and rhythmic interest.
SA - piano
SBMP 171
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hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE Gartan Mother’s Lullaby, The Irish, arr. Neil Ginsberg Not your typical lullaby, the Irish folksong is full of interesting Irish folklore. A lovely melody, and a charming accompaniment. Children will love this piece. SA - piano duration: 2:50 SBMP 654 see the music - PDF file hear the music [© all rights reserved] Senior & Concert Boys' Choirs, Robert Ward, conductor hear the music - midi recording ORDER HERE
Hanerot Halalu
Traditional Chanukah song
arr. Neil Ginsberg
An upbeat piece that is fun to sing and to hear with the klesmer style clarinet adding great color. A short Hebrew text is joined by an English text by the composer.
SA - piano, clarinet
SBMP 587
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Hodie
Nancy Hill Cobb
Another winner from Nancy Hill Cobb. Unison, two-parts, and cadential three-parts lend variety. All ages of treble choirs will enjoy this piece.
SA - piano
SBMP 501
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE La Bonne Nouvelle
French Christmas Carol - arr. Robert Sieving
A beautiful addition to the Christmas literature for treble voices. Features an obbligato which may be played by any treble instrument, and a flowing accompaniment.
SA - piano and solo instrument in C - $1.30
SBMP 161
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE Moh lee hwah (Lotus flowers) Chinese folk song arr. B. Wayne Bisbee Composer Bisbee has painted a beautiful picture of a Chinese garden. The gentle finger cymbals set the tone, the piano adding embellishment like a colorful blossom in the garden. To be sung in Chinese, there is a pronunciation guide for this easy text. SA - piano, finger cymbals; opt. hand chimes duration - 2:50 SBMP 677 see the music - PDF file hear the music [© all rights reserved] Performed by the South Bay Children’s Chorus, Diane Simons, Artistic Director ORDER HERE
Mozart's Adagio
Mozart, arr. Kirk Aamot
A vocal adaptation of the beautiful melody from the second movement of Mozart's CLARINET CONCERTO IN A MAJOR, the text the traditional KYRIE. All first sing the melody before branching out into two parts. The clarinet obbligato adds authenticity to the arrangement, based as it is on the original score.
SA - piano, cl. or vln. or fl.
SBMP 565
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Music Speaks for Me, The
Philip E. Silvey
"The music speaks for me as only music can." Two parts throughout, singers will enjoy the melody and the sentiment of this piece in a contemporary folk style.
SA - piano, violin or flute
SBMP 403
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American folk song - arr. Philip E. Silvey
The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion. Great for middle school singers.
SA - piano
SBMP 438
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Oh! Susanna
arr. D. Shawn Berry
Arranger Berry had super fun with Miss Susanna! The fiddle and the foot-tapping piano accompaniment set the stage for the singers. Easy.
SA or TB - piano, violin
SBMP 609
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Petit Enfánt
Linda Miller Shaw & Dana Thompson
A haunting melody, a flowing accompaniment, and a soaring obbligato combine to create a beautiful piece for Christmas. May be sung in French or English.
SA - keyboard and optional flute
SBMP 199
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stillwater Boys Choir, Robert J. Ward, conductor ORDER HERE flute part - SBMP 199.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE

Risseldy Rosseldy
American folksong - arr. Jay Broeker
Great fun for the children's choir. Easy.
SA - piano
SBMP 310
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Sarasponda
Dutch folksong - arr. Ruth Boshkoff
Great fun for the children's chorus, this easy arrangement will have great appeal for singers and audiences.
2 part - piano
SBMP 303
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Indiana University Children's Choir: Chamber Choir, Ruth Boshkoff, conductor ORDER HERE
Spinning Song from Kashmir
arr. Neil Ginsberg
Ethnic flavor comes alive in this spinning song depicting a ancient activity that still lives today in this part of the world.
SA - piano, flute, drum
SBMP 541
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Torah Orah
Hebrew folk song - arr. Brant Adams
The minor mode colors the excitement of this Hebrew folk song. The two-sentence long text is to be sung in Hebrew. The optional clarinet and bass parts will lend to the drama of this fine arrangement. Easy with much unison; the two-part writing is antiphonal, or melodic for both parts, making the learning of the piece great fun for all. Conservative ranges.
SA - opt. clarinet and bass
SBMP 324
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stillwater Boys Choir, Robert J. Ward, conductor ORDER HERE clarinet and bass - SBMP 324.1 - $10.00 - ORDER HERE

Tum Balalaika
Russian Yiddish Song - arr. Jay Broeker
Unison or SA - piano
SBMP 228
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Two Poems of Emily Dickinson
Neil Ginsberg
There is no frigate like a book and I never saw a moor: two short pieces with inspirational texts are set to music with great artistic flare. The first piece is in unison, the second in two parts.
SA - piano
SBMP 230
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stillwater Boys Choir, Robert J. Ward, conductor ORDER HERE


SSA, SSAA
And Nature Smiled
Allen Koepke
Girls love this inspirational song.
SSA - piano
SBMP 36
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Indianapolis Youth Chorale, Tim Brimmer, conductor ORDER HERE

Beside the Still Waters
Rollo A. Dilworth
A gospel feel shines brightly here in this tasteful setting of Psalm 23. Appropriate for concert or church use.
SSA - piano, optional percussion
SBMP 610
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak ORDER HERE
Barter
René Clausen
An elegant, melodious piece set to a musical poem by Sara Teasdale. Choirs of all ages will enjoy singing this piece.
"Life has loveliness to sell all beautiful and splendid things...."
SSA - piano
SBMP 527
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] St Olaf College Manitou Singers, Sigrid Johnson, conductor ORDER HERE
Bloom
Philip Silvey
Ah, spring! This piece celebrates the season and allows the chorus to bloom. The piano brings great life to the piece with its running eighth notes, eager to aide in the bloom of the season.
SSA - piano
Duration - 3:08
SBMP 634
see the music - PDF file hear the music [© all rights reserved] Spring High School Chorale Women, Denise R. Eaton, conductor
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Cedar Swamp
Appalacian folk song - arr. Jay Broeker
Mr. Broeker has done it again! Great swinging fun abounds in this arrangement. The voices introduce the piece imitating the sound of a "mountain" fiddle.
SSA - piano
SBMP 442
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Univ. of St. Thomas Concert Choir Women, Angela Broeker, conductor ORDER HERE
Cielito Lindo
Mexican folk song - arr. Barbara Harlow
A favorite in Mexico and also in the United States, this folk song is to be sung in the original Spanish. The piano accompaniment strives to imitate the upbeat, rhythmic sound of a mariachi band. An optional scoring for mariachi band accompaniment is available.Suitable for any age treble choir. Also available for SATB.
SSA - piano; opt. 3 trpts., 3 guitars, bass
SBMP 567
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Dance on My Heart
Allen Koepke
A favorite with girls. This piece has often been used with honor choirs.
SSA - piano
SBMP 34
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Girls 21, Cherry Creek High School, Charlotte Adams, conductor ORDER HERE
I Am Not Yours
David N. Childs
A flowing piano accompaniment supports a tender love song with text by Sara Teasdale. Women's choirs will delight in this piece.
SSAA - piano
SBMP 568
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I Dream a World
Joan Szymko
Poem by Langston Hughes
The famous text is set to a beautiful melody with a dramatic buildup midway emphasizing the powerful meaning herein. Suitable for all ages of treble choirs; some unison, some 2 part, and some 4 part writing.
SSAA - piano

SBMP 613
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Pacific Youth Choir, Mia Hall Savage, conductor ORDER HERE

Kling, Glöckchen, Kling! (Ring, Little Bells, Ring)
German Christmas Carol - arr. Robert Sieving
CHRISTMAS
Absolutely charming, especially so if wind accompaniment is used.
SSA - piano, optional winds
SBMP 189
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Manitou Singers of St Olaf College, Sigrid Johnson, conductor ORDER HERE instruments / score - SBMP 189.1 - $25.00 - ORDER HERE

Lo, How a rose e're blooming
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
Composer Hughes has combined a thirteenth century plainsong with the fifteenth century German carol for a fascinating result. In English
SSAA- a cappella, optional handbells
SBMP 198
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Morning Moon
Philip E. Silvey
Charlotte Adams was thrilled when she heard the recording of this piece and eager to have it join her choral series. Silvey's text and music are indeed unique and beautiful. Women's choirs will love this piece.
SSA - piano
SBMP 406
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Allegan High School Women of Chamber Choir, Philip Silvey, conductor ORDER HERE

Nada te turbe
Joan Szymko
Saint Teresa of Avila, Spain authored the sixteenth century sacred text, here rendered both in Spanish and in English. The accompanying cello first plays in the style of a guitar, then in a lyric counterpoint to the drama of the voices.
SSAA - cello
SBMP 334
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Viriditas, Joan Szymko conductor ORDER HERE cello part - SBMP 334.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE

Turn Around
Greene, Reynolds, Belafonte, arr. René Clausen
Made famous by Harry Belafonte, this poignant song about a girl quickly growing up will be a favorite of high school and women's choirs.
SSA - piano
SBMP 542
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Two Poems of Emily Dickinson
Neil Ginsberg
There is no frigate like a book and I never saw a moor: two short pieces with inspirational texts are set to music with great artistic flare. The first piece is in unison, the second in two parts.
SA - piano
SBMP 230
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stillwater Boys Choir, Robert J. Ward, conductor singers learn the music ORDER HERE
Wana Baraka
Kenyan folk song, arr. Shawn L. Kirchner
An upbeat Kenyan religious folk song that will be a concert favorite. The arrangement builds with great excitement leading to an extensive rhythmic play on the word alleluya. Also available for SATB.
SSA div. - a cappella
SBMP 554
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Weep No More
David N. Childs
The famous John Keats text is set in a contemporary style high school and college choirs will love.
SSAA - piano
SBMP 249
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Haltom High School, Haltom City, TX., Amy Allibon conductor ORDER HERE


SATB
Alleluia, Rejoice!
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
The Hodie chant is skillfully combined with O Come Emmanuel. The piece may be sung in the round, or used as a processional. It is a great program opener or closer.
SATB - handbells (organ may be substituted for handbells)
SBMP 54
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Highland HS Concert choir, Rita Scholz, conductor ORDER HERE
Ave Maria
Giancarlo Aquilanti
Hauntingly beautiful with the text in the composer's native Italian.
SATB - a cappella
Duration - 3:35
SBMP 630
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Choral Project, Dan Hughes, conductor ORDER HERE
boy who picked up his feet to fly, The
Joshua Shank
Whimsy with a touch of pathos, this highly imaginative piece by young composer Shank will delight choirs and audiences.
SATB - piano
SBMP 450
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor ORDER HERE
Bright Morning Stars
Traditional Appalachian song
arranged Shawn Kirchner
A great folk melody is given royal treatment here. The artful arrangment, with a great piano accompaniment, maintains the folk flavor of the song while adding drama and musical interest.
SATB, baritone solo - piano
SBMP 594
see the music hear the music [© all rights reserved] Bonita High School Chamber Singers, Todd Helm, conductor
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Chindia (pronounced keen-DEE-ah)
Alexandru Pascanu
A Romanian folk dance tune, this piece has been a best seller with junior high through college groups. The text is all on syllables like "Tra la la "so there are no language difficulties.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 44
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Wisconsin HS Honor Choir, Charlene Archibeque, conductor ORDER HERE
David's Lamentation
Joshua Shank
Beautiful, awesome, dramatic, tender-these are just some of the adjectives that describe this piece.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 416
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Dorian Chamber Choir, Andrew Last, conductor ORDER HERE

Domine, labia mea aperies
Orlandus Lassus - ed. C. Archibeque
A beautiful, moving motet. This performing edition includes a word by word translation of the text, a pronunciation guide, and directives for creating interpretive nuances for performance.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 02
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor ORDER HERE
Exsultate justi in Domino
Brant Adams
A dramatic, rousing, rhythmic piece. A great concert closer or contest piece.
SATB - piano
SBMP 172
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hear the music - Midi Recording singers learn the music ORDER HERE Famine Song
VIDA, arr. Matthew Culloton
Written by a professional vocal quartet of women named VIDA, and inspired by the stories of Sudanese basket weavers who expressed the pain and hope experienced by those in the famine of the 1980s, this is a most unusual and fascinating song. Arranger Culloton has captured all the pathos of the original version. A proven audience pleaser.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 575
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Hopkins High School Concert Choir, Minnetonka, MN., Matthew Culloton, conductor ORDER HERE


Freedom Come
Ben Allaway
In the style of a South African freedom song.Easy choral writing and a narrator soloist provide an uplifting experience. The words may be altered to suit the occasion, be it Christmas or a special celebration. The music builds to a dramatic climax. Wonderful way to close a program.
SATB - a cappella, conga drums
SBMP 67
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Capital University Chapel Choir, Dr. Lynda Hasseler, conductor ORDER HERE

From this House
Ben Allaway
Written as a sequel to Freedom Come; the mission now is to take the energy and strength of the community From this House out into the world. Features one soloist.
SATB - a cappella - double choir, conga drums
SBMP 225
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Millikin University Choir, Brad Holmes, conductor ORDER HERE percussion - SBMP 225.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE

Gartan Mother's Lullaby, The
Irish folksong - arr. Neil Ginsberg
A jewel from the folk heritage of Ireland. The text generated great curiosity and a bit of research to uncover its unique meaning. A favorite of many Irish singers, choirs will love the melody, revel in the beauty of the haunting flute opening, the sweeping piano accompaniment, and the special meaning of this piece. Easy.
SATB - piano, opt. fl or vln
SBMP 314
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San José State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor ORDER HERE fl or vln - SBMP 314.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
Go Down Moses
spiritual arr. Tom Shelton
Perfect for middle school or the young high school choir, this rousing arrangement begins with a chordal "vroom" supporting a soloist.
SATB - piano
SBMP 494
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Go Lovely Rose
Eric Whitacre
Stunningly beautiful. The final piece of THE THREE FLOWER SONGS by Eric Whitacre.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 432
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Donald Brinegar Singers, Donald Brinegar - conductor ORDER HERE
Hanerot Halalu
Traditional Chanukah song
arr. Neil GinsbergAn upbeat piece that is fun to sing and to hear with the klesmer style clarinet adding great color. A short Hebrew text is joined by an English text by the composer. The recording features brass and a tambourine along with the piano and clarinet; the brass parts were adapted from the piano part by the conductor, Tina Johns Heidrich, and are available from SBMP.
SATB - piano, clarinet, [optional] brass/percussion parts [3 trumpets, trombone, tuba, tambourine]
SBMP 595
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Connecticut Master Chorale, Tina Johns Heidrich, conductor

hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE clarinet part- SBMP 595.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE Instrument conductor's score - SBMP 595.2 - $10.00 - ORDER HERE brass/percussion parts - SBMP 595.3 - $15.00 - ORDER HERE
I Hide Myself
Eric Whitacre
Re-issued in 2002 after some minor revisions by the composer. An elegant, stunning piece. The first of the THREE FLOWER SONGS by Eric Whitacre.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 430
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Donald Brinegar Singers, Donald Brinegar - conductor ORDER HERE
It Takes a Village
Joan Szymko
The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is given African-style treatment. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience favorite.
SATB - percussion
SBMP 331
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stetson University Choir, Duncan Couch, conductor ORDER HERE
Jabberwocky
René Clausen
Clever, classy, fun. Given Clausen's magic touch, this setting of the favorite humorous poem is destined to become a favorite choral piece of high school and collegiate choirs.
SATB - piano
SBMP 528
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stetson University Choir, Duncan Couch, conductor ORDER HERE
Jubilate Deo
László Halmos (Hungary)
"Sing joyfully to God, all the earth" - the text describes the mood of the piece. In four parts with no divisi and a conservative range, with a Latin text that is not difficult - this dramatic piece can serve many types of choirs. Easy.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 24
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Kpanlongo
arr. Derek Bermel
A West African dance song provides a highly rhythmic center for this rousing piece. It builds from one part to a dramatic ending in six parts. To be sung in the native language - there is extensive repetition of the words, so this is not too great a challenge.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 150
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] University of Michigan Chamber Choir, Jerry Blackstone, conductor ORDER HERE

Lord, I know I been changed
spiritual - arr. More/Regin
Swing out with this fine gospel arrangement.
SATB - opt. piano
SBMP 335
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San José State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor ORDER HERE
Moon is Distant from the Sea, The
David N. Childs
A whimsical poem by Emily Dickinson comes to sparkling life. The piano adds much color to the soaring vocal lines.
SATB - piano
SBMP 540
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stetson University Choir, Duncan Couch, conductor ORDER HERE
My Soul Is a River
Ben Allaway
Poet/composer Ben Allaway adds his own thoughts to a biblical verse and creates a spiritual that swings with a strong message of hope.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 535
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] University of Northern Iowa Chamber Singers, Dr. Brad T. Barrett, conductor ORDER HERE
Nine Hundred Miles
American folk song - arr. Philip E. Silvey
The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion.
SATB - piano
SBMP 518
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Nine Hundred Miles
American folk song - arr. Philip E. Silvey
The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion.
SAB - piano
SBMP 545
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Rejoice!
Jeffery L. Ames
This one will bring the house to its feet, guaranteed. The composer is an expert in the gospel medium. Note: After the recording was made, the piece underwent some piano revision; ms. 107-115 are missing from the recording, as are the celebratory sounds during the piano interlude preceding these measures.
SATB - piano
Duration: 4:15
Difficulty level: medium - very little divisi
Series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
SBMP 728
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
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Rytmus
Ivan Hrusovsky
One of three etudes by the venerable Slovak composer. These pieces will have great interest for choirs seeking something exciting and different for their repertoire. Rhythmic and harmonic challenges provide the interest, while brief Latin-based phrases make up the highly accessible text.
SATB - a cappella; opt. piano
SBMP 319
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor ORDER HERE

Set me as a seal upon your heart
David N. Childs
Composer Childs shows his flare for writing a beautiful melody. A stirring piano accompaniment completes this delightful setting.
SATB - keyboard/trombone or French horn
SBMP 210
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Schola Cantorum, Donal Kendrick, conductor ORDER HERE
There Is a Balm in Gilead
arr. René Clausen
Clausen wrote this arrangement for his Concordia Choir to take on tour. Loaded with sensitive feeling, this piece is guaranteed to have an impact on the audience.
SATB div.; S and/or T solos - a cappella
SBMP 611
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Concordia Choir - Moorhead, MN, René Clausen, conductor ORDER HERE
There Is No Rose
René Clausen
The cello and harp add color and drama to this beautiful melodic setting of the famous text.
SATB - harp, cello (opt. piano)
SBMP 579
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester, MN; Michael Culloton, conductor
Eric Kutz, cello; Mary Schneekloth, harp
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Timor et tremor
Terry Schlenker
A stunning piece for the advanced choir. Performed at the 2007 ACDA National Convention by the U. of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor.
SATB div. - a cappella
duration - 2:40
SBMP 701
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Performed by the St. Martin’s Chamber Choir, Timothy Krueger, conductor
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Wade in de Water
spiritual arranged by Allen Koepke
Hold your hats, this one will raise the house.
SSAATTBB - a cappella
SBMP 227
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] University of Northern Iowa Chorale, Bruce Chamberlain, conductor ORDER HERE

Wana Baraka
Kenyan folk song, arr. Shawn L. Kirchner
An upbeat Kenyan religious folk song that will be a concert favorite. The arrangement builds with great excitement leading to an extensive rhythmic play on the word alleluya.
SSATBB - a cappella
SBMP 482
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Rockefeller Chapel Choir (U. of Chicago), guest cond. Shawn Kirchner ORDER HERE

Where Dwells the Soul of My Love
David N. Childs
Composed as a commission for a junior high honor choir, this elegant piece is appropriate for any age group with its beautiful melodies, expressive accompaniment, and poignant text.
SATB - piano, oboe or flute
SBMP 463
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With a Lily in Your Hand
Eric Whitacre
Re-issued in 2002 after some minor revisions by the composer. The text by Federico Lorca receives dramatic treatment. In English. The second of THE THREE FLOWER SONGS by Eric Whitacre.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 431
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CD available on Masterworks or Octavos 4 CD
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Donald Brinegar Singers, Donald Brinegar, conductor ORDER HERE



TB, TTB, TTBB
And I'll Kiss Thee Yet
Jackie O'Neill
The male chorus will delight in this romantic ballad.
TB - piano
SBMP 115
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hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE Barcarolle Jacques Offenbach, arranged Sherwood Dudley The famous Barcarolle from the Tales of Hoffmann sings of a night of love on a canal in Venice. Choose from the original French or an alternate English text. TTBB - piano duration: 2:50 SBMP 638 see the music CD recording available hear the music - [© all rights reserved] The men of The Choral Project, Dan Hughes, conductor ORDER HERE
Down in the Valley
American folk song - arr. D. Shawn Berry
Perfect for the beginning male ensemble, composer Berry has the knack for doing something great without resorting to difficult parts for the voices or the keyboard. Lots of opportunity to teach fine vocal techniques with this song.
TB - piano
SBMP 510
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Du bist du Rhu
F. Schubert, arr. Peter A. Eklund
A romantic song composed by Schubert for solo voice, now tastefully arranged for three-part men. Note: the correct tempo marking is eighth note = 76 as demonstrated in the midi recording.