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Ahlan Wa Sahlan (Welcome) [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP1875 | price: $3.20
accompaniment: piano, drum, opt. Bb clarinet, Oud/guitar, violin

Born of a collaborative effort by area International Schools for a Middle Eastern (Omani) choral festival, this BEST SELLER is now available for treble choirs! This original work combines the Arabic language and style with some short English phrases to welcome and make all feel included like family. An opening section presents a lyrical unison or solo melody before opening up to a syncopated choral texture that includes choreography suggestions.

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Be the Seed [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP1872 | duration: 3'12" | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano

Here is a powerful and inspiring concert closer for advanced treble choirs. This dynamic work features a driving rhythmic piano accompaniment, engaging moments for every voice part, and compelling mixed meter time changes. With extended vocal ranges and a bold musical impact, it’s an outstanding choice for upper level festivals and honor choirs.

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Deep River [level: Difficult]
Traditional Spiritual, arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP1878 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

This elegant and thoughtful setting of a beloved traditional spiritual comes from best-selling arranger Stacey V. Gibbs. Written for advanced mixed choirs with divisi, this unaccompanied piece is bold and powerful from start to finish. It makes an excellent sacred selection for contests and festivals, and a helpful piano reduction is included in the octavo for optional rehearsal support. Beautiful!

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Evening Prayer (Abendsengen) [level: Medium]
J. Reese Norris

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP1885 | duration: 3'48" | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano (opt. Strings)

Here is a lovely, gentle piece for developing Tenor-Bass choirs, with piano accompaniment and an optional string quartet. The text, adapted by Adelheid Wette from “Hansel und Gretel”, evokes the peaceful, intimate atmosphere of evening as the children prepare for bed. Themes of home, safety, and calm reflection shine through simple, sweet imagery. Musically, the piece features a flowing melody, lyrical phrasing, and expressive four-part harmonies that create warmth and serenity, making it both accessible and rewarding for singers.

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Hodie [level: Difficult]
Randall Johnson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: TTBB div. | catalog number: SBMP1874 | price: $3.20
accompaniment: Piano

This bold sacred setting of the traditional Latin “Hodie Christus Natus Est” text makes a striking seasonal statement for advanced Tenor-Bass ensembles. Rhythmic energy and layered vocal writing create a powerful, driving effect, supported by a grandiose accompaniment that adds depth and momentum. Syncopation and mixed meter heighten the excitement, making this an impressive choice to open or close a winter concert.

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Hold Fast to Dreams [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: T(B)B | catalog number: SBMP1882 | duration: 4'35" | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

Now available for Tenor-Bass choirs, this BEST SELLER pairs a beautifully crafted vocal and piano score with Langston Hughes’ timeless poem urging us to “Hold fast to dreams…for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with snow.” Expressive and uplifting, this setting highlights the power of the text while remaining accessible for developing and advanced ensembles alike. An ideal choice for graduations, commemorative events, or any performance meant to inspire and resonate long after the final chord.

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I Can’ Tarry [level: Difficult]
Traditional Spiritual, arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1886 | duration: 2'54" | price: $3.10
accompaniment: A cappella

Another powerful traditional spiritual from best-selling choral arranger Stacey Gibbs, this unaccompanied setting for Tenor-Bass choirs is rhythmic, exciting, and full of energy. It's an excellent sacred selection for contests and festivals, and makes a strong, impactful concert closer. A helpful piano reduction is included for rehearsal support.

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I Can’t Stay Behind [level: Difficult]
Traditional Spiritual, arr. Nolawi Araya | Rayvon T. J. Moore Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP1879 | duration: 3’22” | price: $3.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Here is a bold new setting of a traditional spiritual for advanced mixed ensembles. Rooted in the rich tradition of layered voices and rhythmic vitality, this arrangement allows each voice part moments of prominence while building interest through carefully woven textures. Written a cappella with divisi, a piano reduction is included in the octavo for optional rehearsal support. A compelling and dignified choice for a concert finale.

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I Sail [level: Medium]
Blake R. Mitchell | Herbert Washington Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1868 | duration: 4'15" | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano, cello

This treble choir piece features a flowing piano accompaniment, expressive solo cello writing, lyrical vocal lines, and an uplifting, unifying original text by the composer: “Together we sail on!” This is a beautiful addition to any concert program.

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In Starlight [level: Medium]
Joseph Piontek | Kyle Pederson Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SATB, opt. Descant | catalog number: SBMP1876 | duration: 4'03" | price: $3.30
accompaniment: piano

“I’ll fly like wind through infinite clouds to the place where stars are born.” This soaring concert work for four-part mixed choirs, with an optional descant, is truly stunning! A rhythmic, driving accompaniment supports the lyrical vocal lines, giving each voice part a chance to shine. With inspiring original lyrics by the composer and accessible writing, it is a quick learn, perfect for festivals and honor choirs. Highly recommended!

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Moto Umewaka! (The Fire Is Burning!) [level: Easy]
Traditional Kenyan Melody, arr. Robert J. Begisen

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1884 | duration: 2'48" | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella, opt. percussion

This traditional Kenyan melody has been sung for generations and is full of energy and spirit. The text celebrates an inner fire and joyful vitality, making it a vibrant piece for any performance. The optional percussion adds excitement, and synchronized movement or dance is highly encouraged by the arranger. Perfect for mixed ensembles of all ages and levels, this fun and accessible work is sure to engage performers and audiences alike!

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Music Will Sing [level: Medium]
Karen Marrolli | Kyle Pederson Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SSA(A) | catalog number: SBMP1887 | duration: 3'18" | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

Now available for treble choirs, this gorgeous original piece by best-selling composer Karen Marrolli is highly accessible with moderate ranges for all voice parts. Treble ensembles of all levels and sizes will enjoy singing this socially responsive piece, supported by a flowing piano accompaniment. Featuring an uplifting text, “When words fail, music will sing”, it is both inspiring and moving. A stunning addition to any choral performance. Highly recommended!

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Mwanga Mkali Aita [level: Difficult]
Michael S. Bryson | Herbert Washington Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP1870 | price: $3.30
accompaniment: a cappella, opt. conga

This rhythmic and exciting a cappella concert work for advanced mixed ensembles features a blend of Swahili proverbs and original lyrics by the composer. A lively festival piece or concert closer, it carries an uplifting message: “Unity is strength; Reach for the stars!” A helpful piano reduction is included in the octavo.

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Nead na Lachan [level: Difficult]
Traditional Irish Folksong, arr. Eoin Conway | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP1881 | duration: 3'47" | price: $3.30
accompaniment: A cappella

Rooted in the rich tradition of Irish folksongs, this poignant a cappella setting uses the image of a small, hidden, and vulnerable duck’s nest as a powerful metaphor for home, care, and protection. Beneath its gentle surface lie themes of watchfulness, resilience, and quiet community, lending the music both emotional depth and timeless resonance. Scored for advanced mixed ensembles with divisi, the work is beautifully crafted and musically demanding, offering a rewarding challenge that will stand out in any concert program. A piano reduction is included in the octavo for rehearsal support.

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Same Side [level: Medium]
Matt Carlson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1877 | duration: 4'18" | price: $3.20
accompaniment: piano

When life feels like one step forward and two steps back, this piece reminds us to cherish the people who help us see brighter days ahead. Written in a contemporary, popular-song style with a supportive and creative accompaniment, this piece is perfect for high school concert choirs.

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Standing on the Shores of Tomorrow [level: Easy]
Gregory H. Turner | Herbert Washington Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP1873 | duration: 4'30" | price: $3.20
accompaniment: piano

Fun, upbeat, and full of hope, this charming piece is ideal for middle school mixed choirs. A contemporary popular-song style, optional hand claps, and an optional solo or small-group feature keep singers engaged, while the interesting piano accompaniment adds energy and momentum. The optimistic text encourages young singers to look ahead with confidence.

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The Cobbler's Rhyme [level: Medium]
Robert A. Hawthorne

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1869 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

This is a whimsical, playful musical setting of a delightful tale in which fairies secretly make shoes at night while the world sleeps. Written for SSA choir with a solo or small group, this piece invites singers to use their imagination and voices in a theatrical, lighthearted way, while giving the pianist an equal role in bringing this fantastical scene to life. Well suited for fall or spring concerts and festivals, this enchanting work is sure to delight performers and audiences alike!

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The Old Swimmin’-Hole [level: Easy]
Courage Barda | Herbert Washington Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: Two-Part (opt. Descant) | catalog number: SBMP1871 | duration: 3’00” | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

A light-hearted tune for Two-Part choirs, this piece reflects on a childhood swimming hole that holds a special place in one’s memory. It evokes the innocence and simplicity of youth, and the memory of the swimming hole brings comfort. Ideal for children’s choirs and developing treble ensembles, it features a supportive, rhythmic piano accompaniment, making it a charming and enjoyable addition to any concert!

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The River [level: Medium]
Bryan Sable | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1880 | duration: 3'13" | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

A contemporary choral work for developing mixed ensembles, shaped by folk and Broadway influences, this piece unfolds with warmth and accessible lyricism. The music builds steadily toward a powerful emotional climax at “So go ahead and build your walls…” and “I will speak for us. Will you speak for me?” Featuring an original text by the composer, the work encourages expressive singing and musical growth, making it a compelling and meaningful addition to any concert program.

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The Silent Coming of the Spring [level: Difficult]
Hye-Young Cho | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2026

voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP1883 | duration: 5'09" | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

Here is a stunning, lyrical new work for advanced mixed choirs with divisi and piano accompaniment by South Korean composer Hye‑Young Cho. Sung in Korean, the phonetic pronunciation is included directly in the score, making it accessible for choirs new to the language. The text, drawn from the poet’s signature style, weaves evocative reflections on nature, quiet revelation, and emotional depth. The music mirrors this balance of simplicity and layered feeling, creating a work that is both deeply expressive and unforgettable.

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Echoes of Hope [level: Easy]
Laura Farnell

RELEASED: February 2026

voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP1862 | duration: c. 3’52” | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

This joyful work offers numerous opportunities to bring the poetry to life through mixed meter, a clever and supportive piano accompaniment, and vivid text painting. With its many teachable moments, this is particularly well suited for developing middle level Tenor-Bass choirs. The poem invites us all to reflect on how words of encouragement and acts of love can uplift and support others.

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everyone i’ve ever loved [level: Medium]
Joseph Piontek | Kyle Pederson Choral Series

RELEASED: February 2026

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1863 | duration: 3’31” | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

Featuring a heartfelt text written by a student, this piece pairs expressive legato unison lines with rich, beautiful harmonies. Treble choirs of all ages will enjoy singing this work, supported by a piano accompaniment in a modern song style. A true standout, it is an empowering and lyrical selection that will inspire both singers and audiences.

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Just One Step [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: February 2026

voicing: SATB, opt. desc | catalog number: SBMP1867 | duration: 3'13’ | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano, djembe

This BEST SELLER is now available for SATB choirs! A great groove and positive lyrics make this engaging concert work a solid choice for festivals and graduations. Composed in a modern upbeat style, the djembe and piano drive the rhythmic feel that supports the speech-driven lyrics: “Just one step, one small step, can help you transform.”

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Katy Cruel [level: Difficult]
arr. Jamie Bunce | Kyle Pederson Choral Series

RELEASED: February 2026

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP1864 | duration: 2’05” | price: $2.90
accompaniment: a cappella

This thrilling new arrangement of a traditional Morris tune is a rip-roaring delight for advanced treble ensembles. Bursting with rhythmic energy, it invites stomping, clapping, and even optional costumes or movement for an engaging concert experience. SSAA ensembles will feel energized and empowered performing this joyful tune! Detailed performance notes and a helpful piano reduction are included in the octavo.

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Long Ago (In the Bleak Midwinter) [level: Easy]
Gustav Holst - arr. Jacob Narverud

RELEASED: February 2026

voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP1860 | duration: c. 4’55” | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano (opt. Strings)

A new twist on a timeless carol, this BEST SELLER is now available for Two-Part choirs! Ideal for children’s choirs and developing treble ensembles, Narverud’s setting of Christina Rossetti’s poem features Holst’s original melody and harmonization along with new connective material between the verses and beautiful harmonies. Paired with an artistic piano accompaniment and optional string parts, it is a lovely statement for the season. The optional string parts and a full conductor’s score are available at SBMP.COM

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O Magnum Mysterium [level: Difficult]
Josu Elberdin | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: February 2026

voicing: SSA div. | catalog number: SBMP1866 | duration: 3’16” | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

Here is a lovely new choral work for advanced treble choirs with divisi and piano, based on the traditional Latin text proclaiming the mystery of Christ’s birth. The music unfolds through long, lyrical phrases and a harmonic language that is both luminous and reflective. Rooted in a Romantic aesthetic, this piece evokes wonder and reverence while inviting listeners into a space of introspection, inspiring hope for a gentler and more compassionate world during the holiday season.

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See The World! [level: Easy]
Daniel Schreiner

RELEASED: February 2026

voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP1865 | duration: 4’33” | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

This accessible Two-Part piece for equal voices is ideal for children’s choirs and developing treble ensembles. Featuring an uplifting original text by the composer, it is joyful and exciting to sing. The message encourages all to pause amid the chaos, appreciate life’s small moments, to take chances and “see the world!”

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Therefore I Will Hope [level: Medium]
Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series

RELEASED: February 2026

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1861 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

With a text by Jan Richardson, this work was commissioned in memory of schoolchildren whose lives were lost to gun violence. Dramatic musical motives intertwine with evocative lines of text, creating a powerful sense of longing and release that ultimately resolves in hope. Scored for mixed voices with moments of divisi, and an expressive piano accompaniment, this piece is deeply emotional and profoundly moving.

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A Powerful Voice [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: September 2025

voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP1859 | duration: 3’50” | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

An exciting new original by Australian composer Daniel Brinsmead, this contemporary piece encourages young singers to use their voices with courage and intention. The lyrics explore themes of self-doubt, identity, and the quiet confidence that grows over time. With a steady piano accompaniment and rhythmic, accessible vocal writing—including optional cue notes for developing ensembles—this piece invites performers and audiences alike to reflect on how they might use their voices with purpose in a world that needs them.

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Cindy [level: Medium]
American Folksong, arr. Alice Parker
(adapt. for SATB by Jacob Narverud)

RELEASED: September 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1837 | duration: 2’50” | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella

Mixed choirs of all sizes will enjoy this a cappella American folk classic, arranged by the legendary Alice Parker and adapted by best-selling contemporary composer Jacob Narverud. Notably authentic, with all of the original vocal lines still intact. Feature your Tenor section with this rhythmic, energetic, and lighthearted tune! The score includes a helpful piano reduction for rehearsal.

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Evocation (Mon-Nee-Joh) [level: Medium]
Hye-Young Cho | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

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voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP1845 | duration: c. 4’45" | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

Written by South Korean composer Hye-Young Cho, this BEST SELLER is now available for advanced Tenor-Bass ensembles with piano accompaniment. Sung in Korean, it includes phonetic pronunciation directly in the score for ease of learning and performance. The poignant text reflects on the memory of a lost loved one—while time may blur some details, the connection remains unforgettable. Emotionally powerful and stunning.

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Mangisondele Nkosi Yam [level: Difficult]
arr. Michael Barrett | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series

RELEASED: September 2025

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP1849 | duration: 3’54” | price: $2.90
accompaniment: A cappella

Now available for treble choirs, this traditional Zulu praise and worship song is written in the isicathamiya style—an a cappella form featuring close harmonies that originated among Zulu mine workers during the apartheid era. The piece opens with two soloists calling out, followed by a choral response. Dramatic and powerful, it builds in intensity, with a vibrant rhythmic section at its heart. The title translates to “Let Me Be Nearer, My Lord.” A pronunciation and translation guide is included for ease of learning. For an authentic interpretation, consider viewing the Tuks Camerata performance of the SATB voicing on YouTube.

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Moonlit Apples [level: Medium]
Luke Flynn

RELEASED: September 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1841 | duration: 6'10" | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Mixed ensembles of all sizes and skill levels will enjoy performing this stunning new secular choral work by best-selling film composer Luke Flynn. Scored for SATB choir (no divisi) with moderate vocal ranges and meaningful moments for each section, it features a cinematic piano accompaniment that enhances its accessibility and impact. The gentle, nostalgic melody mirrors the poem’s distinctive, off-kilter rhyme scheme, evoking a sense of mystery, wonder, and weightlessness that captures the moonlit imagery of John Drinkwater’s evocative text. Highly recommended!

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Rain, Rain! [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: September 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1857 | duration: 2’15” | price: $2.90
accompaniment: a cappella

This BEST SELLER is now available for unaccompanied mixed choirs! A playful reimagining of the classic nursery rhyme, choirs are encouraged to explore diverse articulations, rich choral textures, and dynamic contrasts to create an evocative and engaging atmosphere. With original rainy-day text, this fun and challenging piece features sound effects, body percussion, and varied rhythmic articulations that mimic a rainstorm, keeping singers energized and audiences captivated. Unique and fun!

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The Cow in Apple Time [level: Medium]
Aidan Vass

RELEASED: September 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1850 | duration: 5'00" | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

Robert Frost’s poem “The Cow in Apple Time” tells the humorous yet cautionary tale of a cow lured by temptation and led into self-destruction. Drawn to the fallen apples beyond a stone wall, she breaks through and indulges recklessly, leaving chaos in her wake. This witty ode to a headstrong Holstein explores themes of greed, indulgence, and consequence. Full of vivid imagery and character, Vass’ setting of the text offers rich teaching moments and plenty of fun for SATB choirs of all levels. A fantastic choice!

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A Call to Dream [level: Medium]
Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1852 | duration: 5'10" | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

With extended vocal ranges and a sweet, lilting melody, this inspiring piece for treble choirs features flowing melodic lines and a beautifully crafted piano accompaniment. Based on the poem “Roots and Wings,” it reflects on how the highest flights begin with a deeply planted seed. Treble choirs will be encouraged to dream big with this uplifting and expressive selection. “It starts with a seed whose roots grow deep.”

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Bluestem [level: Medium]
Joseph Piontek

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1856 | duration: 3'30" | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

A lively new original concert piece for SATB choirs (no divisi) with piano accompaniment, set in a spirited Americana style. Featuring a fun and inspiring text, this standout work is sure to be a favorite among secondary and collegiate choirs. Perfect for concerts, festivals, and graduations, it’s both uplifting and exciting to perform. “Just lift your eyes up to the skies, and the stars will lead you home.”

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Common Ground [level: Easy]
Jacob Narverud

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1848 | duration: 3'46" | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano

Best-selling choral composer Jacob Narverud beautifully sets an inspiring text by poet Robert Bode in this new secular work for SATB choirs (no divisi). With a steady, supportive piano accompaniment and moderate vocal ranges, the piece is highly accessible for choirs of all sizes and skill levels. It's an ideal selection for fostering unity, trust, and camaraderie within your ensemble. “We will listen, comfort, dream, and inspire! We walk on common ground.”

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Dawn, Unhindered [level: Difficult]
Eric Tuan | Jeffrey Benson Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1842 | duration: 5'00" | price: $3.10
accompaniment: a cappella

For advanced unaccompanied mixed ensembles, “Dawn, Unhindered” is an a cappella setting of six haiku written by internees at concentration camps and assembly centers in Rohwer, Santa Fe, Lordsburg, Gila, Jerome, and Stockton. The composer intertwines these haiku with texts from two wisdom traditions that celebrate the sun as a symbol of justice and enlightenment. These texts bear powerful witness to the enduring strength of light and beauty amid oppression and darkness.

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Evening [level: Medium]
Nancy Hill Cobb

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP1844 | duration: 3'32" | price: $2.55
accompaniment: piano

A charming and comforting new piece for Tenor-Bass choirs, featuring unison lines as well as rich, four-part harmonies. This work contains excellent vocal ranges for all parts and is set to a peaceful text by James Hearst: “Be quiet, heart, the sun goes down. The sun goes down on the meadow.” A flowing, supportive piano accompaniment enhances the serene atmosphere.

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Happy New Year, My Friends [level: Difficult]
Don Holmes, arr. Will Schneider | Jeffrey Benson Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1843 | duration: 2'47" | price: $2.55
accompaniment: a cappella

Celebrate the winter season and prepare for the coming new year with this a cappella arrangement for advanced mixed ensembles. Scored for SATB with no divisi, it can be performed by a quartet as a featured holiday concert piece, by small groups for festive gatherings and gigs, or by a full chorus as a gentle, heartfelt closer to a winter program. “I wish you health—the very best to you, and may all of your dreams come true.”

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High Flight [level: Easy]
Laura Farnell

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SAB/Three-Part Mixed | catalog number: SBMP1838 | duration: 3'26" | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

This BEST SELLER is now available for middle-level developing voices! Inspiring and uplifting, this piece makes an excellent concert closer or festival selection and is perfect for secondary school promotions and graduations. With accessible vocal ranges and a lively piano accompaniment, SAB/Three-Part Mixed choirs will soar…“With these wings I rise and fly!”

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Hold (Love’s True Glow) [level: Easy]
Coleman Peterson

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP1853 | duration: c. 3’09” | price: $2.55
accompaniment: piano

Best-selling composer Coleman Peterson presents a new original work for SA choirs with piano, based on Sara Teasdale’s poem “To-Night.” Lovely and accessible, it features melodic vocal lines and a creative piano accompaniment which supports the voices throughout. Written in a duet style, this piece offers accessible ranges suitable for children and youth choirs, as well as developing secondary treble ensembles.

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I Can’ Tarry [level: Difficult]
Traditional Spiritual, arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP1851 | duration: 2'54" | price: $2.90
accompaniment: a cappella

Another powerful traditional spiritual from best-selling choral arranger Stacey Gibbs, this unaccompanied setting for Tenor-Bass choirs is rhythmic, exciting, and full of energy. It's an excellent sacred selection for contests and festivals, and makes a strong, impactful concert closer. A helpful piano reduction is included for rehearsal support.

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It’s Always There [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1834 | duration: 3'30" | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

From Kim Arnesen’s major work “The Wound in the Water”, this stand-alone piece is scored for SSATBB ensembles, a cappella or with optional piano accompaniment. An advanced-level piece, it explores the theme of Mammon, reflecting on our exile, the wounding of the world, the beauty of the earth, and humanity’s struggle toward a shared song despite deep divisions. Beautiful!

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Lifters & Leaners [level: Medium]
Matt Carlson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP1835 | duration: c. 3’01" | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

A new uplifting piece by best-selling composer Matt Carlson, for developing SAB choirs with piano accompaniment. Set to a unique poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, this work invites us all to reflect on how we relate to one another. Do we ease the way for others, or do we place too much burden on those around us? “Lifters and Leaners” explores these contrasting approaches, encouraging us to lift each other up, and concludes with an open-ended question: Which one are you?

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Look to the Light [level: Difficult]
David N. Childs

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP1854 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, french horn

This powerful and uplifting secular anthem for advanced treble ensembles features extended ranges and divisi for all voice parts, accompanied by piano and French horn. The flowing piano accompaniment beautifully supports the text by award-winning poet Charles Anthony Silvestri: “How can you know that a world awaits you just beyond your door? How can you shine your light?”

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Music Will Sing [level: Medium]
Karen Marrolli | Kyle Pederson Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1846 | duration: 3'18" | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano

A gorgeous new original piece by best-selling composer Karen Marrolli, this work is highly accessible with moderate ranges for all voice parts. Mixed choral ensembles of all levels and sizes will enjoy singing this socially responsive piece, supported by a flowing piano accompaniment. Featuring an uplifting text, “When words fail, music will sing”, it is both inspiring and moving—a stunning addition to any choral performance. Highly recommended!

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Sing to Me [level: Medium]
Neil Ginsberg

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP1858 | duration: 3'42" | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

This two-part piece is perfect for developing treble choirs, featuring excellent vocal ranges that are highly accessible for children and youth ensembles. A heartfelt coming-of-age song, it takes listeners on an emotional journey through life—one that is sure to move audiences to tears.

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Sing Unto the Sky [level: Medium]
Karen Marrolli | Kyle Pederson Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1836 | duration: c. 3'00" | price: $2.80
accompaniment: Hand Drum

This bold and exciting BEST SELLER is now available for treble choirs! Inspired by the wild, fragile beauty of New Mexico’s high desert, this piece highlights the delicate relationship between resources and inhabitants, reminding us of our responsibility to be good stewards of the Earth. Beginning in unison and expanding into full harmonies, it incorporates hand drum, body percussion, and features two soloists/small groups to add texture and interest. A powerful and effective work!

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The Dream Keeper [level: Medium]
Khyle B. Wooten | Rayvon T. J. Moore Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1855 | duration: 2’46” | price: $2.55
accompaniment: piano, c-instrument

Featuring a secular text by Langston Hughes, this melodic SSA piece is set to a lovely piano accompaniment and a part for C or Bb instrument. With excellent ranges suited for developing treble ensembles, this tune is highly accessible and charming.

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The Little Creek [level: Easy]
Matt Carlson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

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voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP1839 | duration: 4'30" | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano; opt. guitar

This BEST SELLER is now available for Tenor-Bass choirs! Featuring an inspiring text, “Every door you enter you find a piece of something inside you never knew,” this piece offers comfort during times of struggle. With themes of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and self-worth, the music is accessible for choirs of all levels. Unison melodies provide excellent opportunities to develop legato tone, while the part writing is both quick to learn and rewarding to sing. This heartfelt work resonates deeply with singers and audiences alike, capturing the essence of the human experience.

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Uhelssigu Taryeng [level: Difficult]
Jinsil Lee | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1840 | duration: c. 2'36" | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

An energetic choral work for advanced mixed ensembles with piano, inspired by Taryung—a traditional Korean folk art characterized by rhythmic refrains and colloquial language. Originally performed by itinerant musicians at village festivals, Taryung includes exclamatory refrains such as “Uelssigu” and “Aehediya” that enrich the rhythm and atmosphere without conveying specific meaning. The composer weaves these repetitive rhythmic motifs into a dynamic interplay of voices, culminating in a powerful climactic finish. Challenging and unique!

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Widmung [level: Difficult]
Robert Schumann, arr. Choongwoo Steve Ko | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP1847 | duration: 2'47" | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

Robert Schumann’s “Widmung” (Dedication)—a beloved staple of solo vocal repertoire—is now available in this arrangement for Tenor-Bass choirs with piano accompaniment. This piece is a hallmark of Schumann’s Liederjahr (“Year of Song”), in which he set Friedrich Rückert’s poetry to music as a declaration of love to Clara. Choongwoo Steve Ko has creatively adapted this iconic solo work into an interesting choral setting. A powerful choice for contests and festivals.

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Alight [level: Medium]
Kevin T. Padworski

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1824 | duration: 3’08” | price: $3.10
accompaniment: Piano

A grand concert opener or closer, showcase your pianist with this impressive new piece for treble choirs. “My soul is alight with your infinitude of stars!” Joyous and highly accessible for children’s choirs and developing treble ensembles of all sizes. Great for honor choirs and festivals.

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Balloon Flower [level: Medium]
Jihoon Park | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1831 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

A lyrical and lovely piece for mixed choirs, mostly in four parts throughout with divisi written only in the Soprano. A flowing piano accompaniment supports the voices, and the South Korean text is written as a transliteration in the score for ease of singing.

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Cantate Gaudentes! (Sing Joyfully!) [level: Easy]
Coleman Peterson

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: Three-Part Mixed | catalog number: SBMP1825 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

“Sing joyfully! Lift your voices high, together as one. Seize the day with laugher and love!” This exuberant secular concert opener for developing mixed choirs is written in both Latin and English. Ideal ranges for all voice parts, with a modern and supportive piano accompaniment throughout. Teachable moments abound, making this excellent for middle level festivals and combining choirs to start any concert with a bang! A Latin phonetic pronunciation guide is included in the choral octavo.

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Drop a Pebble in the Water [level: Medium]
Whittney Perez

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1826 | duration: 3’20” | price: $2.90
accompaniment: fiddle/violin, piano, percussion

A catchy and uplifting new choral work with a positive message: “Drop a pebble in the water, just a splash and it is gone, but there’s half a hundred ripples circling on and on and on…” This piece contains standard ranges for developing mixed ensembles, with a creative piano part, a flashy fiddle solo, and percussion.

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Glorious Things [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Thomas | Cory Boulton Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP1832 | price: $3.10
accompaniment: a cappella

This artful and practical new arrangement of the Sacred Harp tune “Jefferson” is a fine addition to any mixed ensemble choral library. Stylistically appropriate optional stomps are included in the score, as well as a helpful piano reduction. Add some variety to your next concert with this excellent arrangement of an Early American Choral Music classic.

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Golden Field (Guhm-Jan-Dee) [level: Difficult]
Hye-Young Cho | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1829 | duration: 5'30" | price: $3.55
accompaniment: piano four hands, flute, oboe

In this emotional and lyrical piece for highly advanced mixed choral ensembles, the composer combines the tragic sadness of losing a loved one who has passed away with the vibrant vitality of spring. The four-hand piano accompaniment and the melodies of the flute (or traditional Korean Daegeum) and oboe (or traditional Korean Piri), which give a pastoral feeling, add to the pictorial and folk-like expression of the poem.

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Innkeeper [level: Difficult]
Robert T. Townsend and Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1833 | duration: 3'00" | price: $3.00
accompaniment: a cappella

Celebrated choral arranger Stacey V. Gibbs has teamed up with Professor Robert T. Townsend to create a clever and powerful new original sacred spiritual. This a cappella (divisi) setting for advanced mixed choirs is rhythmic and exciting from start to finish, making for an excellent holiday concert closer!

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Ragnarök (Destiny of the Gods) [level: Medium]
Randall Johnson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series

RELEASED: March 23, 2025

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP1820 | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

A dramatic story, “Ragnarök” is known as the foreseen battle between gods that will destroy the world, but some people and benevolent gods survive to start the world over as a better place. This is a highly energetic, thrilling new piece that four part Tenor-Bass choirs will absolutely love rehearsing and performing. A rousing piano accompaniment supports the voices throughout.

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Roses I Give to You [level: Easy]
Laura Farnell

RELEASED: March 23, 2025

voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP1821 | duration: 3’40” | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano - opt. cello (Included in score)

Composer Laura Farnell creatively combines two rose poems here in this sentimental ballad for developing Tenor-Bass ensembles. Lyrical vocal writing abounds, with highly accessible ranges (with optional cue notes), a lovely piano part, and optional solo cello. The cello part is included in the choral octavo.

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The Passing of the Year [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: (S)SAB | catalog number: SBMP1823 | duration: 3’00” | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

A lovely selection for end of year concerts, moving up ceremonies, and graduations. A fun, rhythmic piece that is quick to learn and features an exhilarating piano accompaniment. The creative text blends playfulness and heartfelt sentiment, emphasizing the importance of cherishing what truly matters. The composer provides optional lyrics, making this piece accessible year-round. Standard ranges for developing mixed choirs (with optional cue notes). The optional soprano descant is the icing on the cake!

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This Day [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: SATB (opt. descant) | catalog number: SBMP1822 | duration: 3’58” | price: $3.20
accompaniment: piano

Perfect for graduations, special celebrations, or any concert/festival, this feel-good mixed choir piece by Australian composer Daniel Brinsmead is written in a popular song style with an electrifying piano accompaniment. The text embodies themes of hope, unity, and the cherished memories shared within a close-knit community.

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Winter Lullaby (little Dear-my-Soul) [level: Medium]
Luke Flynn

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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1828 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano

This BEST SELLER is now available for treble choirs! Sweeping, emotive choral lines envelop Eugene Field’s well-known poem Christmas Eve in this beautiful lullaby setting from a Hollywood film score composer. Lush harmonies allow choirs to express their musical sensitivity, while the parts themselves remain accessible to treble choirs of all levels and sizes. A stunning choice for winter concerts!

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Arise, My Love [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko | Edith Copley Choral Series

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1819 | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

“There’s just one river of Love.” The famous SONG OF SOLOMON text is joined by the text of the hymn tune AT THE RIVER. A dramatic piece with colorful support added by the piano. Standard ranges, a creative accompaniment, and compelling choral writing make this piece a great concert opener.

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Heartbeat [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson

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voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP1830 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano, djembe (with optional bass drum)

This BEST SELLER is now available for two-part children’s choirs! Following in the footsteps of his popular Hands Are Knockin', the composer returns with another original containing a positive and uplifting message. With a fun piano part and speech-driven rhythms in a popular style, this piece contains a combination of original lyrics in English and traditional Shona text from South Africa. A perfect concert closer, this is quickly becoming a new favorite!

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IPharadisi [level: Easy]
arr. Brad Richmond

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voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP1827 | duration: 2'00" | price: $2.55
accompaniment: djembe

This BEST SELLER is now available for middle level developing mixed choirs! The traditional South African text celebrates life. An upbeat a cappella texture is punctuated with the rhythmic text and singable melody in a dynamic world music selection that is an excellent addition to any choral concert. A helpful piano reduction is included in the score.

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The Garden of Dreams [level: Medium]
Matthew Emery

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1816 | duration: 4'35" | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano

The poetry by Bliss Carman speaks of a refuge; a garden safe from harm where we are sheltered from the fragility of life, and are provided a safe haven for our memories to dwell. This unique work unfolds over a flowing piano line which weaves in and out of the various choral textures and reminds us of our capacity to love, and to be loved. There are moments of polyphony and homophony in the choral writing which emerge and intertwine like blossoming flowers. A lovely ballad with standard ranges in all voice parts (with optional cue notes).

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We’ve Only Just Begun [level: Medium]
Matt Carlson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1817 | duration: 5'25" | price: $3.20
accompaniment: piano

Composer Carlson returns with a new song containing a familiar melody and a catchy piano part. Plenty of unison and octave doublings make this especially accessible to developing choirs and two-part mixed ensembles with divisi. The composer writes: “Students value the bond that they form with each other through singing. They feel a deep sense of belonging with both their peers and their audience, and they appreciate the opportunity to use music to connect with other people and cultures.” Core values of empathy, diversity, and social justice are present in this endearing piece.

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Willie Taylor [level: Medium]
arr. Sean Barnette | Kyle Pederson Choral Series

voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP1818 | duration: 3'10" | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano, opt. guitar

Tenor-Bass choirs of all sizes and levels will have a blast singing this Sea Shanty based a British Folk Song. Excellent ranges in all voice parts, plenty of unison and Tenor-Bass duet moments, a fun piano part, and optional guitar part make this a winner! Great fun and highly accessible.

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I Believe in a Seed [level: Medium]
Cynthia Gray | Robyn Lana Choral Series

voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP1811 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

With an inspirational text based on a quote by Henry David Thoreau, this is a charming piece for children’s choirs. A simple piano accompaniment and two equally accessible vocal lines make this a fine addition to any concert. “Believe that one seed will make a difference.”

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Little Rose [level: Medium]
Chris Wallitner

voicing: TTBB div. | catalog number: SBMP1815 | duration: 3'00 | price: $2.55
accompaniment: a cappella

A new a cappella original with encouraging words and creative music by Chris Wallitner. “You are not alone, little rose, for I am right here beside you.” A feel-good anthem that Tenor-Bass choirs will love singing and will melt the audience. An excellent choice for Tenor-Bass honor choirs and recruitment festivals. A helpful piano reduction is included in the score.

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Sisi ni moja (We Are One) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud

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voicing: SSAB | catalog number: SBMP1812 | price: $3.20
accompaniment: piano, djembe

This #1 BEST SELLER is now available for SSAB developing mixed choirs! A celebratory, highly rhythmic composition that is available in multiple voicings and is accessible to all ensembles. The Swahili title means “We are one” - meaning all human beings have much in common. Great fun, a profound message, and an intriguing piece. See composer notes for pronunciation. The optional djembe part is available as a PDF download at SBMP.COM

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That Thing Within [level: Difficult]
Stacey V. Gibbs | Rayvon T. J. Moore Choral Series

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1813 | price: $3.10
accompaniment: a cappella

A powerful new original composition by Stacey V. Gibbs with an inspiring text by Sylvia Rose. SATB, a cappella (with divisi) makes this a great choice for advanced choral ensembles. The lyrical melody is in the soprano part throughout, with supporting “Oos” in the other voices. “That thing within that makes you be more than what you ever dreamed or realized…there’s a brighter day!”

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The Food of Love [level: Medium]
Larry Shackley

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1814 | duration: 3'30 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano, cello

This timeless and well-known text is given a modern treatment with a singable melody, unique piano accompaniment, and soaring solo cello part. SATB (divisi), dynamic, and exciting! This piece is an excellent concert closer. The cello part is included in the choral octavo.

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A Bright New Day [level: Easy]
Neil Ginsberg

voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP1797 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

“Come, old Sun! Let’s make a bright, new day!” This light-hearted tune for Two-Part choirs with piano is joyful and accessible. A great way to introduce compound meter to elementary and middle level choirs, with repetitive rhythms, many teachable moments, and a text your singers will love. An excellent concert opener for developing treble choirs of all sizes!

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Always Keep This Close [level: Medium]
Zachary J. Moore | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

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voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP1809 | duration: 3’30’ | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano, opt. strings

Now available for SAB choirs! A strong unifying text from Colleen Carhuff states “No notes are as connected as the souls that sing them, and no soul is happier than when surrounded by their friends. We are one!” A wonderful choice for graduation or spring concerts, this is a beautiful original work with a flowing piano accompaniment, optional strings, and a soaring melody that will resonate powerfully.

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Arirang (Mother of Mine) [level: Medium]
Byunghee Oh | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1807 | duration: 2'24" | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

This Korean homage to mothers is both captivating and poignant. SSA, with a flowing piano accompaniment that supports the voices throughout. Treble choirs of all ages will love singing this gorgeous piece, which ends with the most powerful and important phrase “I love you.” The Korean text is written in a transliteration that makes it accessible to all treble choirs.

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