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Angels in the Early Morning
John Burge
Text by Emily Dickinson
A shear delight with its colorful melody, delightful text, and sprightly piano accompaniment, choirs will love to sing this piece. It is the second movement of Angel's Voices, a five movement work for SA and orchestra or piano.
Unison - piano
Duration - 3:15
SBMP 616
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Amazing Grace
American folk song - arr. Michael Mauldin
A simply wonderful arrangement for the beginning treble or male ensemble.
SA or TB - piano
SBMP 424
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Amazing Grace
arr. Joan Szymko
Rich textures, close harmonies, a fresh setting for the four-part women's choir.
SSAA - a cappella
SBMP 437
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Ave Maria
David N. Childs
Written in contemporary style, this setting will have special appeal to teenagers.
SSA - piano, flute
SBMP 222
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Girls' 21, Charlotte Adams, conductor
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flute part - SBMP 222.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
 
Ave Maria
László Halmos (Hungary)
An eloquent setting of the familiar Ave Maria text. Halmos wrote this setting of the Ave Maria  in homage to Zoltán Kodály to commemorate the centenary of the composer's birth. Latin text only.
SSA - a cappella
SBMP 25
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
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Ave Maria
Joan Szymko
All the beauty of Renaissance vocal lines in a dramatic, contemporary setting. Conservative ranges will allow many age groups to enjoy this beautiful piece.
SSA - a cappella
SBMP 292
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Battle Hymn of the Republic
Steffe - arr. Munsen and Golemo
There are many possibilities for this dramatic arrangement: sing it in unison, use a soloist on the first verse, sing it in two parts, add a brass/percussion ensemble.
SA - piano/opt. brass ensemble (3 trpt, 3 trb, tuba, Fr hn, 2 percussion)
SBMP 441
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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
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Breath of Angels
James McCray
A children's choir provides the angelic sounds that enhance this four movement work.Using a variety of texts about angels, the choir narrates the story and the children join in as cherubs making this a special, dramatic work.
SA/SATB - keyboard, opt. handbells
SBMP 78
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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
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Down in the Valley to Pray
African-American spiritual, arr. Michael Cleveland
This spiritual was featured in the movie, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" For the film, the title and text was changed to Down to the River to Pray. To be sung with great fervor , the melody is in the pentatonic mode.
SSAA - a cappella
SBMP 477
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Exsultate justi in Domino
Brant Adams
A wonderful concert opener or closer, or contest piece. Full of vitality and rhythmic interest. Note: the recording eliminated the opening piano intro by accident, not design.
SA - piano
SBMP 171
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Children's Choir of the Argentine Theatre, the Opera House of La Plata, Argentina, Oscar Escalada, conductor
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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.
SSAA - a cappella, conga drums
SBMP 133
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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
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Hold On
American spiritual - arr. Jay Broeker
Treble choirs will delight in the opportunity to indulge in this program winner. Percussion and bass join the a cappella singing which begins quietly and innocently, and builds to a dramatic flair at the ending.
SSAA - bass and percussion
SBMP 321
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Los Angeles Children's Chorus, Anne Tomlinson, conductor
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How Can I Keep from Singing
arranged by Neil Ginsberg
Composer Ginsberg gives the Quaker hymn a beautiful, sensitive treatment; the piano accompaniment is artfully conceived and adds greatly to the composition.
SSA
SBMP 223
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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
Duration - 3:20
SBMP 613
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Pacific Youth Choir, Mia Hall Savage, conductor
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Instruments of Praise
Allen Koepke
A dramatic setting of Psalm 150 suitable for concert or church use.
SSAA - piano
SBMP 156
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Girls 21, Cherry Creek High School, Charlotte Adams, conductor
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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.
SSAA - percussion
SBMP 328
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hear the music (SATB version) [© all rights reserved] Stetson University Choir, Duncan Couch, conductor
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Jubilate Deo
Nancy Hill Cobb
Unison, two-part, and three-part writing make this a fun piece to both learn and to sing. A gloriously jubilant setting of this text.
SSA - piano
Duration - 3:20
SBMP 622
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Jubilate Deo
Rebecca te Velde
Festive, great musicality, a wonderful addition to the collection of treble pieces using this text.
SA - piano or organ
duration: 6:20
SBMP 640
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Kyrie
James McCray
A melodic setting that is sure to please. Not difficult.
SSA - keyboard
SBMP 113
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] So. California Children's Chorus, Lori Loftus, director
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Let Us Praise the Lord
Lloyd Pfautsch
A joyful setting of Psalm 136 enhanced by the instrumental accompaniment.
SSA - keyboard, flute, hand drum
SBMP 215
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flute/hard drum part - SBMP 215.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
 
Lord's Prayer, The
David N. Childs
Melodist Childs has created a beautiful setting of the prayer. Elegant in its simplicity, it is mostly in unison, - there is some divisi in each part.
SSA - piano/flute
SBMP 224
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Marchin' to Freedom
Rollo A. Dilworth
Swing out with this exciting piece that takes us on a vigorous march climaxing with the beloved spiritual OH FREEDOM.
SSA - piano
SBMP 497
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Magnificat
Donald Kendrick
Following the unison plainchant opening, Kendrick provides a dramatic setting of the text utilizing both rhythmic variety, and the feel of the plainsong.
SSA - a cappella
SBMP 185
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Schola Cantorum, Donald Kendrick, conductor
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MISSA BREVIS
Kristina Vasiliauskaite, Lithuania
Treble choirs will delight in this marvelous Missa Brevis by Lithuanian composer Kristina Vasiliauskaite. Conservative ranges, melodic choral writing, fresh, tasteful settings of the texts that only someone as talented as this writer from the Baltic region could produce make this Missa Brevis a treasure. Medium difficulty.
SSAA - keyboard
Kyrie/Gloria
SBMP 263 - ORDER HERE
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Sanctus/Agnus Dei
SBMP 264 - ORDER HERE
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Calif. State University at Fullerton Women's Choir, Vance Wolverton, conductor
 
Missa St. Aloysii - RENTAL ONLY
Johann Michael Haydn, ed. Michael Cleveland
A beautiful 30 minute Missa Brevis for the women's choir by a master of this art form from the classic period.
SSA/sop., alto soloists - keyboard
SBMP 398
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My God is So High
spiritual, arr. Nancy Grundahl
A sprightly spiritual for the treble choir. Lots of interest in each vocal part, and a robust, rhythmic piano part.
SSA - piano
SBMP 513
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Riverside Singers, conducted by Nancy Grundahl
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Pie Jesu
Brian Holmes
The traditional Pie Jesu text is joined here by a metaphoric Emily Dickinson poem. A solo French horn (or clarinet or cello) adds color to this setting which utilizes unison, two and three part writing. Any age treble group will find this beautiful, novel setting a fine addition to their repertoire.
SSA - French horn, or clarinet, or cello
SBMP 279
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Nebraska Children's Chorus Cantori Choir, Sharon M. Smith, conductor
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french horn part - SBMP 279.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
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cello part - SBMP 279.3 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
 
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
David N. Childs
At the request of his fans, Childs has transformed his SATB version into a delightful new setting for the treble choir. Simply beautiful.
SSA - piano, violin or flute
SBMP 401
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violin or flute part - SBMP 401.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
 
Rise Up My Love
Timothy Snyder
The Song of Solomon text is arguably the most eloquent expression of love found in literature. This setting of the text employs a contemporary style piano accompaniment. The vocal writing is as elegant as the text, yet well within reach of the average ability choir.
SSA - piano
SBMP 93
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Shine
Lessia
A song with a message of hope and peace. Children's choirs will love this piece. A wonderful, dramatic way to end a service or a concert.
SA - piano
SBMP 80
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Winter Carol
Timothy Snyder
A charming unison setting of the Christina Rossetti poem that would appeal to any age group.
Unison - piano
POD* 107
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Simple Gifts
American folksong - arr. Amy Dalton
The traditional Shaker hymn is given a fresh, appealing treatment. The Brigham Young University Women's Chorus premiered it, recorded it, and loved it. You will too. Hear their performance on The Santa Barbara Music Publishing promotional CD, Octavos 2.
SSAA - a cappella
SBMP 302
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Brigham Young University Women's Chorus, Amy Dalton, conductor
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Speak to the Child of Love
Allen Koepke
Allen Koepke was commissioned to write this piece for Sr. Ann Mary Wagner of Rosary High School Glee Club, Auora, Illinois because her singers enjoyed his other SSA titles and were eager for another. Koepke again shows his talent to write an inspiring text and interesting music for young women.
SSA - piano
SBMP 96
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Jefferson High School Women's Choir, Carol Tralau, conductor
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Vivos Voco
Joan Szymko
The text consists of Virtutes, literally, "moral virtues," the name given to the short statements inscribed (primarily in Latin) on church tower bells in medieval times. Bells rang outward, chasing away the evil spirits that were believed to hover over the rooftops, and upward, as prayers to the heavens. Not only were church bells rung to ward off evil spirits, but to protect the faithful from storms, fires, human enemies and disease.
VIVOS VOCO I call the living
FLEO MORTUA I cry for the dying
MORTUOS PLANGO I wail for the dead
CONSOLO VIVA I console the living
DISSIPO VENTOS I disperse the winds
COMPELLO NUBILA I drive away the overcast of the sky
The composer has provided great drama with handbells ringing high above the choir, as well as the piano doing its best to be imitative of bells. A very dramatic piece that is excellent for the large choir.
SSAA - piano, handbells
Duration - 5:40
SBMP 615
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Chorissima of the San Francisco Girls Chorus, Dr. Susan McMane, conductor
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With Beauty
Nancy Grundahl
Treble choirs of all ages will LOVE this song. Six minutes in duration, this piece makes a powerful statement starting with a quiet Indian chant introduction, moving to a canon set to a Native American text, and concluding with drama that builds during three verses of FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH.
SSAA - piano
SBMP 519
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Riverside Singers, Nancy Grundahl, conductor
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