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CoverOne River [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1606 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The profound text uses the metaphor of a river that gives as it flows on its journey. The music gives all singers turns at delivering the melody making this special to sing.


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CoverOnly Light, Only Love [level: Medium]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 840 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

The text, taken from a sermon by Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.”

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CoverPadmapani [level: Medium]
Paula Foley Tillen | Sharon Hansen Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 699 | price: $1.65
accompaniment: piano

Buddhist poet Thich Nhat Hahn’s poem, Lotus Bearer, is set to a hauntingly beautiful melody.

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CoverPeace Like a River [level: Medium]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 417 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Arranged with dramatic flair and great sensitivity to the text.

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CoverPeace of Wild Things, The [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 561 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Wendell Berry's poem offers respite from the "despair of the world" in the peace found in nature. Composer Szymko does an outstanding job connectng the music to the spirit of the text. A dramatic piece for women's choirs.

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CoverPeace of Wild Things, The [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko | Paul Head Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 692 | duration: 4:50 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Wendell Berry’s poem offers respite from the “despair of the world” in the peace found in nature. Composer Szymko does an outstanding job connecting the music to the spirit of the text. A dramatic piece.

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CoverPlace Called Morning, The [level: Easy]
Earl J. Reisdorff
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 934 | duration: 2:45 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: piano

The composer has infused some modern chords into the accompaniment, adding beautiful color to the lovely melody featured in this piece. Also available for SA. The text by Emily Dickinson: Will there really be a morning? Is there such a thing as day? Could I see it from the mountains If I were as tall as they? Has it feet like water-lilies? Has it feathers like a bird? Is it brought from famous countries Of which I have never heard? Oh, some scholar! Oh, some sailor! Oh, some wise man from the skies! Please to tell a little pilgrim

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CoverPotter’s Clay [level: Difficult]
Paul Fowler | Sharon Hansen Choral Series
voicing: SSSSAA | catalog number: SBMP 860 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.70
accompaniment: a cappella

A fascinating piece for the advanced women’s choir. The text by Naomi C. Rose was inspired by Tibetan culture; the potter’s clay is likened to one's life as it changes day to day. The piece opens with the intonation of a mantra, the latter becoming the thread that dramatically ties the piece together.

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CoverPrayer [level: Medium]
Vijay Singh
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 1143 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

The composer brings fresh creative drama to the famous St. Francis of Assisi text. A fine concert piece, the originality of this setting will intrigue listeners.

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CoverPrayer of St. Francis of Assisi [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 296 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, violin or flute

Stunning beauty to equal that of the chapel of Assisi has been created by composer Childs. Singers will revel in the glorious melodies that embrace this piece. A violin (or flute) adds color to the keyboard accompaniment.

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CoverPrayer of St. Francis of Assisi [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 401 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, violin or flute

At the request of his fans, Childs has transformed his SATB version into a delightful new setting for the treble choir. Simply beautiful.

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CoverPromise [level: Medium]
Alec Schumacker
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1716 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Moonlight, a literal reflection of sunlight, is a promise that the sun is still shining -- even when the sun is not visible. Alec Schumacker musically paints these words in this rhythmic, exciting new piece! Set in mixed-meter and full of variety throughout. An active, articulate piano accompaniment keeps this one moving from start to finish. A great concert opener or closer for high school and collegiate mixed choral ensembles. 

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CoverProverbs [level: Easy]
Tom T. Shelton Jr.
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1009 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, percussion

Fifteen proverbs, gathered from around the world, make up the text for this special piece. A guiro, cabasa, and bongos provide the rhythmic accompaniment. The piece opens with spoken recitation of the proverbs, and grows to a section where four melody lines converge, accompanied by both percussion and recitation of the proverbs. The highly creative piece ends with the Zimbabwe proverb: If you can walk you can dance, if you can talk, you can sing.

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CoverPure Imagination [level: Medium]
Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, arr. Matthew D. Nielsen | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1214 | duration: 3:05 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

he beloved song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory has been tastefully arranged as a concert piece for choir.

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CoverPure Imagination [level: Medium]
Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, arr. Matthew D. Nielsen
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1582 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The beloved song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory now offered in an excellent arrangement for treble choirs.

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CoverPure Imagination [level: Medium]
Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, arr. Matthew D. Nielsen
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1583 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The beloved song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory now offered in an excellent arrangement for men.

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CoverRain Come Down [level: Easy]
Shawn L. Kirchner
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 669 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

Written after the Columbine High School massacre, this song tenderly and poignantly addresses the need for healing after a loss. The folk style will appeal to all.
Also available for SATB

TEXT: Come, rain, come down, come, rain, come down,
Heaven’s tears of mercy, come a-runnin’ down.
Say no words, it is too soon, say no words out loud.
But wrap your quiet arms around, hide us in your cloud.
Come wash away this grief and pain,
and let all hearts be clean.
And bring the fairest flow’rs
to meet the sorrows we have seen.
A little lower than the angels we were born to be,
Yet which of all the creatures knows this misery?
Come, rain, come down, come, rain, come down,
Heaven’s tears of mercy, come a-runnin’ down.


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CoverRemember the Light [level: Medium]
Jason Webb | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1509 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Nashville composer/poet Jason Webb first created an inspirational text, then expertly set it to music with memorable melodies for the voices, and a vibrant piano accompaniment. This is special.

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CoverSalaam (Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu) [level: Medium]
Mosh Ben Ari, arr. Ross Fishman | Cory Boulton Choral Series
RELEASED: February 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1777 | duration: 3'43 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano, opt. djembe

Mixed choirs of all ages will have a blast singing this joyful Israeli Song for Peace. This uplifting new arrangement begins slowly and somewhat plaintively, and, as it repeats, gradually increases in tempo and excitement. Sung in Hebrew and Arabic, the text translates as “Peace will come upon us, yet.” With accessible ranges, a supportive and tasteful piano accompaniment, hand claps, optional solo opportunities, and optional djembe, this arrangement is sure to be a hit!

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CoverSanctus [level: Medium]
Randall Johnson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1052 | duration: 3:35 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano, tympani

Upbeat and dramatic, Sanctus features an optional timpani joining the piano to add to the rhythmic drive of this outstanding piece. The traditional text leads to aleatoric treatment of ”Praise God” in several languages, accompanied by the tenors in unison singing the “Old Hundredth” melody, that text in English:
“From all that dwell below the skies,
Let songs of hope and faith arise,
Let peace, goodwill on earth be sung,
Through every land on every tongue.” A recapitulation of the Sanctus dramatically concludes the piece.

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CoverSeeds [level: Medium]
Andrew Miller |
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1130 | duration: 4:45 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The composer turned poet to create this profound piece that challenges the world to take care of the children. Musically dramatic, with a text that is thought-provoking, it is worthy of consideration on all levels, both as a message and as special music.

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CoverSeeds of Hope [level: Medium]
Allen Koepke
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 104 | duration: 3:57 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano; opt. flute and oboe (or vln.)

Composer/poet Koepke has created a text about growing up, and set it beautifully to music. Excellent for Mother’s or Father’s Day, or any event celebrating family.

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CoverSet me as a seal upon your heart [level: Easy]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 210 | duration: 2:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: keyboard, trb. or fr. hrn.

Composer Childs shows his flare for writing a beautiful melody. A stirring piano accompaniment completes this delightful setting.

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CoverShe Walks in Beauty [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 435 | duration: 4:25 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano, oboe

Set to a poem by Lord Byron, melodist David Childs has created a piece equal to the beauty of the text.

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CoverShine [level: Easy]
Lessia Bonn
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 80 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

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.

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CoverShine [level: Medium]
Timothy Snyder
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1104 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

The Walt Whitman text celebrates the glow of friendship as it “shines” in the warmth of the “great sun.” Harmonically colorful and tuneful, choirs will delight in the power of this stunning piece.

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CoverSimple Gifts [level: Easy]
Joseph Brackett arr. Ashley F. Nelson
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1217 | duration: 2:15 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

This stylish a cappella arrangement of this favorite tune provides a variety of programming opportunities.

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CoverSing No Sad Songs for Me [level: Medium]
Douglas E. Wagner
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 380 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: keyboard

Melodious and beautiful, the poem of Christina Rossetti gets loving treatment here.


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CoverSing On! [level: Easy]
Lane Johnson
voicing: 2 part | catalog number: SBMP 1416 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

This clever piece can be sung by SA, or treble and bass. If the latter, the basses are to sing the top part an octave lower, the treble to sing the lower part. The uplifting text will appeal to many.

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CoverSing On! [level: Medium]
Lane Johnson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1491 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

Words of wisdom here suggest we keep the music going and “sing on.” Upbeat with melodies worthy of a hit song, this is a winner.

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CoverSing On! [level: Medium]
Lane Johnson
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1668 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

"Whatever comes your way, sing on! Keep your music going... sing on!" A great concert piece for SATB voices, SA and now SSA. 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.

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CoverSing to Me [level: Easy]
Andrea Ramsey
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1176 | duration: 2:40 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Melodic interest in all parts, conservative ranges, and an uplifting text are the hallmarks of this fine piece. Choirs of many ages will find this piece a delight to sing.

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CoverSing to Me [level: Easy]
Andrea Ramsey | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1003 | duration: 2:40 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

A wonderful uplifting text, by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, is set to charming music for the children’s choir.

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CoverSing Unto the Sky [level: Medium]
Karen Marrolli | Kyle Pederson Choral Series
RELEASED: July 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1742 | duration: c. 3'00 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: Hand Drum

This bold and exciting new piece by composer Karen Marrolli was inspired by the wild beauty of the High Desert of New Mexico. The delicate relationship between resources and inhabitants in this area of the world highlights our responsibility to be good stewards of the Earth. The music begins simply and builds throughout, illustrating both a growing urgency and a growing and varied chorus of voices coming together to give thanks. SATB a cappella, with a hand drum, this hearty new work makes for an excellent concert/festival opener or processional. The composer provides opportunities in the score for optional solos/small groups, hand claps, and stomps.

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CoverSisi ni moja (We Are One) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1439 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, djembe

Ever clever, composer Narverud came up with a highly rhythmic celebratory composition. The title translates “We are one”, the theme being that all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design, and the singers deliver the message, at times sounding as though there should be a campfire at the center of their circle. This BEST SELLER is great fun, a profound message, and an intriguing piece. See composer notes below for pronunciation.

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CoverSisi ni moja (We Are One) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
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voicing: SA(T)B | catalog number: SBMP 1338 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, djembe

Ever clever, composer Narverud came up with a highly rhythmic celebratory composition. The title translates “We are one”, the theme being that all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design, and the singers deliver the message, at times sounding as though there should be a campfire at the center of their circle. This BEST SELLER is great fun, a profound message, and an intriguing piece. See composer notes below for pronunciation.

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CoverSisi ni moja (We Are One) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
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voicing: Two-Part Mixed | catalog number: SBMP 1694 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, djembe

Ever clever, composer Narverud came up with a highly rhythmic celebratory composition. The title translates “We are one”, the theme being that all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design, and the singers deliver the message, at times sounding as though there should be a campfire at the center of their circle. This BEST SELLER is great fun, a profound message, and an intriguing piece. See composer notes below for pronunciation.

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CoverSisi ni moja (We Are One) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
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voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1693 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, djembe

Ever clever, composer Narverud came up with a highly rhythmic celebratory composition. The title translates “We are one”, the theme being that all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design, and the singers deliver the message, at times sounding as though there should be a campfire at the center of their circle. This BEST SELLER is great fun, a profound message, and an intriguing piece. See composer notes below for pronunciation.

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CoverSleeping Heart [level: Medium]
Troy Robertson | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
voicing: SAA | catalog number: SBMP 1520 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

This beautiful song has a text with a profound message inspired by Rumi.

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CoverSoar! [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1608 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The text would have us believe that we were meant to soar! Here the music soars, creating the illusion that affirms that thought. An artistic piano accompaniment adds to the delight of the piece.

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CoverSomewhere I Have Never Traveled [level: Medium]
Kevin S. Foster
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1100 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

What’s ahead for the graduate, the retiree, the person moving away, or the one getting a new job? Written to honor a retiree, the text by Thomas Troeger, Professor of Christian Communication at Yale University, presents a vision of hope for the future adventure whatever it may be. A sparkling piano accompaniment paves the way, the singers telling the story via soaring melodies. This is a beautiful, dramatic piece.

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CoverSoul Light [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1459 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

The poem suggests that one day we may be stars dazzling the sky. Composer Arnesen has created great melodic interest for all as this musical voyage grows from an innocent beginning, builds to a dramatic climax, then leaves us as it began, pensive and quiet. Beautiful best describes this creative piece.

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CoverSpeak to the Child of Love [level: Medium]
Allen Koepke
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 96 | duration: 3:15 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

Allen Koepke was commissioned to write this piece br Sr. Ann Mary Wagner of Rosary High School Glee Club, Auora, Illinois because her singers enjoyed his other SSA titles ("Dance on My Heart" and "And Nature Smiled") and were eager for another. Koepke again shows his talent to write and inspiring text and interesting music for young women.

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CoverSpinning Song from Kashmir [level: Easy]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 541 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, flute, drum

Ethnic flavor comes alive in this spinning song depicting a ancient activity that still lives today in this part of the world.

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CoverStand Tall, O Man! [level: Easy]
Ken Berg | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 1288 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

The composer/poet turned advisor, here gives teenage boys something to think about as they mature toward manhood. Upbeat, tuneful, powerful, this is a winner.

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CoverStars Above and Earth Below [level: Medium]
Rob Swenson
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1581 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The imaginative Teasdale poem comes to vivid life via a creative music setting that is best described as a special art song for the adept treble choir.

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CoverStars Above and Earth Below [level: Medium]
Rob Swenson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1614 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The imaginative Teasdale poem comes to vivid life via this creative music setting.

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CoverStars Above the Hill, The [level: Medium]
David Dickau | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 953 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

Set to a poem by Canada’s beloved poet Bliss Carman, the text celebrates the beauty of nature, and the immense impact of a star-lit sky, quietly, but profoundly suggesting “how small a thing is man.” A beautiful, elegant piece.

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CoverStars I Shall Find [level: Medium]
Seth Houston | Donald Brinegar Choral Series
voicing: SATB, opt. tenor and bass solos | catalog number: SBMP 1016 | duration: 5:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

Poet Sara Teasdale dreams of special stars, a crystal of peace. The piece opens with two wonderful solos that can also be performed as tutti lines. The music is marked by compelling melodies, sensitive counterpoint, a luscious harmonic language, and an evocative piano accompaniment.

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CoverSukkat Shelomekha [level: Medium]
Marjan Helms | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1600 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, violin, opt. cello

A beautiful melody is the hallmark of this special piece. The lyrics are drawn from the Hashkiveinu, a traditional prayer in the Jewish evening service.

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