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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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