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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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Angels' Voices
John Burge
A five movement work for treble voices with piano or orchestra accompaniment. Wonderful for any time of the year, and special for the Christmas season. This is a charming, impressive work for the children's chorus.
SA - piano or orchestra
Duration - 21 minutes
SBMP 617
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Conductor score of piano/vocal version - $10
Conductor perusal score of orchestral version - $50
Note: orchestral parts are available only as a rental
SBMP 617.1 - Choral score - $2.10
SBMP 617.5 - CD of piano/vocal version performed by The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak - $10
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1 - The Night hear the music
2 - Angels in the Early Morning (also published separately) hear the music
3 - Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make hear the music
4 - The Infinite Meadows of Heaven hear the music
5 - God Sendeth His Angel Sleep hear the music
Recordings by The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak [© all rights reserved]

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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Animalia: Candy Lion, The Frog, Turtle Tango
Earl J. Reisdorff
Wonderful texts, delightful music. The final tango dances off the page.
unison - piano
duration: 3:40
difficulty level: easy
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 781
featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session
see and hear the music: Scorch CD recording available
hear Candy Lion [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
hear The Frog [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
hear Turtle Tango [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Benedictus
Camille Saint-Saëns, arr. Robert Sieving
A beautiful duet that will challenge and delight the treble choir.
SA - piano
Duration: 3:35
Difficulty level: medium
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 722
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the Minnetonka High School Women’s Choir, Paula Holmberg, conductor
hear the music - MIDI recording
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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 see and hear the music: Scorch
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak ORDER HERE
Cantate Domino
Paul Ayres
Great bravado in this piece, a tour de force for the treble choir. Advanced children's choirs will love the challenge, and women's choirs will be delighted to discover a piece that shows off their skills as uniquely as does this high quality show-stopper piece.
SSA - piano
SBMP 526
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, 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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hear the music - Midi Recording
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Crucifixus
Jan Disma Zelenka, arranged by Robert Sieving
A jewel from the Baroque era by the Czech composer now being re-discovered in Europe and beyond.
SA - piano, optional 2 violins
duration: 3:20
difficulty: medium/easy
series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 833
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Duck and the Kangaroo, The
Neil Ginsberg
For two equal voice parts, this is a fun piece set to a nonsense poem by Edward Lear. The accompaniment has some Charley Brown flavor, the voice parts are often unison, or in imitation, making the piece perfect for the younger choir.
2 part - piano
Duration: 3:10
Difficulty level: easy
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 735
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hear the music- MIDI recording
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Già il sole dal Gange
Scarlatti - arr. Robert Sieving
A favorite solo art song tastefully and musically arranged in three parts. To be sung in Italian; a pronunciation underlay is included. For all ages of treble choirs.
SSA - piano
SBMP 571
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hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE

Hope
Marjan Helms
Listen to the recording of this piece and you will want to perform it. Emily Dickinson's poem is treated to a whimsical, rhythmic setting that dances along in 6/8 meter, with an occasional feeling of three or a 2/4 measure inserted to throw it off for just a moment. The sprightly piano part requires a good accompanist.
SA - piano
SBMP 517
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE

I've Been 'Buked, Children!
traditional spiritual, arr. Rollo A. Dilworth
A spiritual with a real life story. The percussion sets the tone and plays up the drama. Bound to be a huge winner.
SSA - piano, percussion
SBMP 547
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE

Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
Stephen Foster arr. Ronald A.Nelson
Both parts have a turn at this beautiful melody joined by an obbligato and a tasteful piano part. Stephen Foster would be pleased.
SA - piano
SBMP 498
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE

Leise Rieselt der Schnee
Eduard Ebel, arr. Robert Sieving
A gorgeous Christmas piece that will appeal to treble choirs of all ages. Sing it in the original German or in English.
SSA - piano, C instrument
SBMP 593
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Nebraska Children's Chorus Cantori Choir, Sharon M. Smith, conductor ORDER HERE

little tree
Paul Carey
text by E.E.Cummings
A marvelous song for the young to "sing to" the Christmas tree. Great fun, and a musical delight.
Sa - piano
Duration - 4:25
SBMP 614
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE
Loosin Yelav
Armenian folk song, arr. Paul Carey
The colorful, melodic song tells of the rising of the moon. Made famous by Dawn Upshaw, it is given artistic treatment in this arrangement and offers much opportunity for dramatic expression. The text is Armenian with the transliteration under the notes; the original Armenian is above the notes for easy reference.
SA - piano
dudration - 4:00
SBMP 679
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Performed by The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
hear the music - midi recording
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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 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
see the music hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE Place Called Morning, The Earl J. Reisdorff The composer has infused some modern chords into the accompaniment, adding beautiful color to the lovely melody featured in this piece. duration: 2:45 difficulty level: easy Series: Mary Alice Stollak SBMP 798 see and hear the music: Scorch read the text hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Williamston High School Bel Canto, John Bragle, conductor ORDER HERE
Sanctus
Vivaldi, arr. Robert Sieving
A glorious piece for treble choirs, loaded with opportunites to grow vocally. The recording is done with strings.
SA - keyboard; opt. strings
duration: 3:40
SBMP 647
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Some Folks Do
Stephen Foster arr. Ronald A.Nelson
Good, easy fun for the young choir. Group this with two other Foster arrangements by Ronald Nelson for an interesting set.
SA - piano
SBMP 499
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE

Spring
Dan Powers
"Nothing is so beautiful as spring" - the opening sentiment sets the mood for this colorful depiction of the season. The sophisticated text will appeal to the mature choir; the two part writing is artistic in its scope beginning with its dramatic octave leap; the piano adds support and interest worthy of an art song.
SA - piano
Duration - 3:20
SBMP 612
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE
Thanksgiving
Paul Carey
Text by Ivy Eastwick
A charming text, this is a special piece for the children's choir.
SA - piano
Duration - 2:25
SBMP 631
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Through Ages Long on Christmas Day
Earl J. Reisdorff
A beautiful melody is the highlight of this piece for the treble choir.
Unison - piano
(optional orchestra available from the composer) FL 2, Oboe, CL 2, BSN, Horn 2, TBN 2, PERC 2, Strings
Duration: 3:30
Difficulty level: easy
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 712
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see the music - PDF file
hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Tum Balalayka
Russian Yiddish folk song, arr. Marjan Helms
A stirring arrangement of the famous folk song. Helms has added the option of strings bringing even greater drama to the piece.
SSA - piano, optional strings
duration - 4:00
SBMP 697
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hear the music - midi recording
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Unending Flame Paul Carey An exciting new song for Hanukkah. The clarinet stylishly opens the piece, leading to a haunting choral melody in the minor mode. A rousing concluding section celebrates the bright Menorah and the joy of Hanakkah. SA - piano, clarinet; optional orchestra duration: 3:40 difficulty level: easy Series: Mary Alice Stollak SBMP 788 see and hear the music: Scorch hear the music [© all rights reserved] piano version: Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor hear the music [© all rights reserved] orchestral version: Michigan State University Children’s Choir, MSU Orchestra, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE
clarinet part - SBMP 788.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
Van gli effluvî de le rose
Francesco Paolo Tosti, arranged by Robert Sieving
A beautiful Italian art song to be sung in the original Italian. A transliteration is provided.
SA - piano
duration: 2:30
SBMP 650
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Women of the Wayzata (MN) High School Concert Choir, Rebecca Wyffels, conductor
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Winter, Snow
Carol Barnett
A dramatic piece. Artful use of the voice illuminates the text.
SSA - piano
SBMP 586
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