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CoverVenite adoremus [level: Difficult]
Pawel Łukaszewski | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1153 | duration: 2:20 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Dramatic tempo changes are the hallmark of this clever piece. Alternating between quasi-renaissance and highly-spirited in style, it is a both colorful and charming, and works very well as an a cappella piece.

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CoverVidi Aquam [level: Medium]
Kevin T. Padworski | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1315 | duration: 2:35 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano 4 hands

Upbeat and exciting with four rhythmic hands on the keyboard, this would be a bright spot in a program. The brief Latin text, borrowed from a Catholic Easter ceremony, is given festive treatment, ending in a glorious alleluia. This would be a lively opener for a concert.

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CoverVivos Voco [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 615 | duration: 5:40 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, handbells

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.

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CoverWade in the Water [level: Medium]
arr. Marion Verhaalen | Sharon Hansen Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 690 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: opt. piano

The arranger has woven a subtle, flowing accompaniment, breathing new life into this spiritual. The solid vocal writing can stand alone without the piano should the need or the spirit of the moment demand.

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CoverWaking, The [level: Medium]
Giselle Wyers | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1053 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

This delightful setting of a Theodore Roethke poem gloriously describes awakening to the beauties and wonders of nature. Vivid imagery, lovely vocals, and a flowing accompaniment all combine to create a piece that is especially suitable for spring and summer concerts. Also available for SATB.

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CoverWalk Together Children [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Lori Hetzel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1273 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

At last, prolific composer Gibbs has given women a turn at one of his spirituals. They will love singing this special arrangement.

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CoverWaly, Waly [level: Medium]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 364 | duration: 2:50 | price: $1.50
accompaniment: a cappella

At times woven like a tapestry, other times in rich harmonic texture or simply in unison, this is a masterful setting of this long-time favorite Scottish ballad.

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CoverWana Baraka [level: Medium]
arr. Shawn L. Kirchner
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voicing: SSA div. | catalog number: SBMP 554 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

An upbeat Kenyan religious folk song that will be a concert favorite for any season of the year. The arrangement builds with great excitement leading to an extensive rhythmic play on the word alleluya. The short text is Kenyan; a pronunciation guide is included. Also available for SSATBB or TTTBBB.

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CoverWater is Wide, The [level: Medium]
Scottish/English folk song, arr. Jason Webb | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1111 | duration: 5:10 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

This beloved Scottish folk song takes on new life in the hands of an expert Nashville arranger. A stylish piano introduction sets the mood, the melody, first stated in unison, is soon joined by counter-melodies. Three-part harmony moves the song to another level as the music builds to a dramatic climax, finally returning to the pensive sounds of the beginning. Artistic meets sensible, the result a delight to sing.

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CoverWe Are the Voices [level: Medium]
Jim Papoulis | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1258 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano/drum

In every heart there is a place that shows us who we are. The opening phrase presents the challenge that unfolds in this significant song. Bound to be the hit of a program, it builds to a big ending, the rhythmic beat of a djembe adding to the excitement.

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CoverWe Sing of Love [level: Medium]
J. Reese Norris
voicing: SA div. | catalog number: SBMP 1089 | duration: 4:50 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, cello

A dramatic piece filled with passion, it exploits the glories and strengths of love, the text at times quoting from the Song of Solomon. An artistic piano/cello accompaniment adds significant impact as it lends support to the singers. Most of the choral writing is for two parts, with occasional divisi in one part.

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CoverWeep No More [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
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voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 249 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The famous John Keats text is set in a contemporary style with a flowing piano accompaniment. Over one hundred thousand copies are in print of this highly effective piece. Also available for TTBB or SATB.

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CoverWhen Day Is Done [level: Medium]
Jason Webb | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1209 | duration: 5:30 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

With his signature keyboard style and consummate musical versatility, Jason Webb now takes on poetry to create this special piece with its beautiful message of parental love. A comfort for young singers, reflective for the mature, and rich musically, all will love this piece.

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CoverWhen I Think of You [level: Medium]
Laura Farnell | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 743 | duration: 4:40 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

The composer adapts two famous poems of Sara Teasdale to create this beautiful, tender love song.

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CoverWhen You Wake [level: Medium]
Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1549 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

A colorful piano accompaniment adds great style to this charming piece.

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CoverWings [level: Medium]
Nancy Grundahl | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1103 | duration: 4:40 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

An inspirational quote from Victor Hugo soars to great heights in this sprightly composition. The piano adds special color, while the singers tell the story and bring a new dimension to bird-like tunes.

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CoverWondrous Morning Star [level: Medium]
arr. Phillip Keveren
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1278 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano; opt. orchestra

A beautiful addition to the Christmas repertoire, treble choirs will love singing this and audiences will love hearing it. An orchestral accompaniment is available from the arranger.

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CoverYe Jaliya-o [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSA div. | catalog number: SBMP 734 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: percussion

From the notes by the composer: I am an admirer of traditional West African music, with its direct simplicity and wonderful rhythmic complexity. I have composed an original piece of music with text excerpts from “The Pulse of Life” by Catherine De Vinck interwoven with the dominant Lambango lyric: “Ye Jaliya-o, Allah le ka Jaliya da” Oh music, God created music. The “you are the heart, you are the sound....” “Pulse of Life” chant begins as an undercurrent that rises and falls until it overtakes the piece. The rhythms in this piece are clearly African influenced, as is its tonality. The raised fourth (C sharp) is characteristic of Sauta, one of the kora traditional tunings. The kora is a 21 string harp-lute played by the griots as a lead instrument. Also available in SATB

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CoverYou Are the Music [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 804 | duration: c. 4:45 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Inspired by the sensitive, imaginative text, the composer has painted a glorious picture with soaring melodies, building to a dramatic climax, supported along the way by an artistic piano accompaniment. Wonderful for the large choir. Read the poem

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CoverYou Are the Song [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1552 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Set to a engaging text by Robert Bode, and supported by a stylish accompaniment, this is a precious piece that singers and audiences will love.

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CoverYou Cannot Lose My Love [level: Medium]
Sara Groves, arr. Susan LaBarr | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1144 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The song, by an established pop-gospel singer/composer, tells us “you will lose a lot of things, but you cannot lose my love.” A tender love song, beautifully arranged for treble voices.

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CoverYour Heart Is My Heart [level: Medium]
Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1455 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The text offers loving solace to the many victims of breast cancer. The composer created a poignant and at times dramatic setting of the text. Here is a song worth singing.

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CoverYour Heart Is My Heart [level: Medium]
Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1479 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

The text offers loving solace to the many victims of breast cancer. The composer created a poignant and dramatic setting. Here is a song worth singing.

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CoverYour World [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko | Lori Hetzel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1577 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

The piece opens with a challenge: “Your world is as big as you make it.” The choir dramatically soars to the challenge, and the piano stylistically adds to the impact of this special composition.

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CoverZing Uh Boo Day [level: Medium]
Allen Koepke
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1069 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Liven up the action for your choir with this zinger of a piece. Composer/poet Koepke has created a strictly for fun bit of nonsense, providing us with a meaning-of-life spoof. A few nonsense syllables form the “profound” refrain as they answer life’s difficult questions. Rhythmic drive, high energy, three parts all the way, an upbeat piano adds to the mix. Singers will love to “zing” out on this one.

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