Women's Chorus
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JUNE 2008 NEW ISSUES
African Lullaby
arr. Joan Szymko
The arranger cleverly weaves together two folk lullabies of African origin: the soothing African American song, “Angels Watching Over Me” and “Abiyoyo,” from the Bantu people of southern Africa. Choirs of all ages will enjoy this beautiful arrangement.
SSA - piano, hand drum
duration: 2:00
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 809
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Benedizione
Joan Szymko
Inspired after a visit to Assisi, the composer uses as text the Italian version of the beloved
Blessing of St Francis, “The Lord Bless You and Keep you.” The beginning and ending of the piece feature a beautiful unison melody; the middle section divides briefly into 4 parts for a dramatic contrast.
SSAA - piano
duration: c. 2:50
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 799
see and hear the music: Scorch
hear the music [© all rights reserved) Pleides, Joan Szymko, conductor
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He’s Gone Away
American folk song, arr. Cathy DeRousse
The violin is an active participant in this charming setting of the favorite folk song.
SSA - piano, violin
duration: 2:20
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 787
see and hear the music: Scorch
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Women of Centenary College Camerata, Julia Thorn, conductor
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violin part - SBMP 787.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
Iraqi Peace Song
traditional Iraqi song, arr. by Lori Tennenhouse (based on a vocal setting by Norwegian performer, Knut Reiersrud)
The song is a lullaby, that universal culture of feeling shared between mother and child. Accompanied by a cello, the piece opens with a hauntingly beautiful solo sung in the original Arabic (a transliteration is in the score.) The piano joins and then the choir, singing first the theme about international peace in English, then moving on to the Arabic. A listen to the recording will quickly demonstrate the intrigue of this piece.
SA/alto solo - cello, piano, dumbek
duration: 5:30
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 794
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read the text
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus, Lori Tennenhouse, conductor
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Lorica
Joan Szymko
Ever seeking dramatic texts, for this piece the composer chose an excerpt from text traditionally held to have been inscribed on the breastplate, or “lorica” of Saint Patrick. As we have come to expect from Szymko, the drama of the music brings the text to brilliant and colorful fruition.
SSAA - piano, flute
duration: 2:20
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 800
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flute part - SBMP 800.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
Music, the Spirit of Life
David N. Childs
Commissioned by the Kentucky Music Educator’s Association for the 2008 Women’s All State Honor Choir, this is a dramatic show piece for the treble choir.
SSAA -piano; optional wind ensemble (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn in F)
duration: 7:10
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 785
Optional wind ensemble conductor’s score: SBMP 785.1
Wind ensemble parts: SBMP 785.2
see and hear the music - piano version: Scorch
see and hear the music - wind ensemble version: Scorch
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conductors score - SBMP 785.1 - $10.00 - ORDER HERE
wind ensemble - SBMP 785.2 - $25.00 - 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
SA - difficulty level: easy
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 798
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read the text
hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Williamston High School Bel Canto, John Bragle, conductor
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Red Geraniums
Lisa Foland
A delightful, provocative poem girls will love is here brought to life with a beautiful melody. Unison and 2 part writing, the music is effective, though easy.
SA - piano
duration: 3:20
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 801
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read the text
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Super flumina Babylonis
David N. Childs
A special a cappella show piece for the treble choir.
SSAA - a cappella
duration: 4:55
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 797
see and hear the music: Scorch
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Trio from the Magic Flute
W.A. Mozart, arr. Robert Sieving
A wonderful opportunity for singers to experience the magic of music from a Mozart opera. A very effective piece, without being overly difficult.
SSA - piano
duration: 5:40
difficulty level: medium
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 802
see and hear the music: Scorch
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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
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clarinet part - SBMP 788.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
You Are the Music
Joan Szymko
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.
SSAA - piano
duration: 4:45
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 804
read the poem; plus the composer and poet’s bio
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Arrow and the Song, The
Nancy Grundahl
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem is giving sprightly treatment with a colorful piano accompaniment enhanced by a cello.
SSA - piano, cello
duration: 4:30
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 753
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cello part - SBMP 753.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
Du bist du Rhu
Franz Schubert, arr. Peter A. Eklund
A beautiful, romantic song composed by Schubert for solo voice, now tastefully arranged for three-part women. To be sung in German. Note: the correct tempo marking is eighth note = 76 as demonstrated in the midi recording.
duration: 3:00
difficulty level: medium
series: Peter A. Eklund
SSA, SBMP 767
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To Know the Dark
Joan Szymko
The composer paints a musical picture with this setting of a Wendell Berry poem. The piece begins dramatically with a reading of the short but poignant poem above a quiet choral underlay that creates the mysterious mood of the dark.
SSA - piano - SBMP 754
duration: 2:40
difficulty level: mediuim
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Pleiades, Joan Szymko, conductorORDER HERE
When I Think of You
Laura Farnell
The composer adapts two famous poems of Sara Teasdale to create this beautiful, tender love song.
SSA - piano
duration: 4:40
difficulty level: mediium
Series: Janeal Krebiel
SBMP 743
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