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

RELEASED: August 11, 2025

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1852 | 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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Dawn, Unhindered [level: Difficult]
Eric Tuan | Jeffrey Benson Choral Series

RELEASED: August 11,2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1842 | 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: Aiugust 11, 2025

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1844 | 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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Hold (Love’s True Glow) [level: Easy]
Coleman Peterson

RELEASED: August 11, 2025

voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1853 | 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]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: August 11, 2025

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1851 | 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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Look to the Light [level: Difficult]
David N. Childs

RELEASED: August 11, 2025

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1854 | 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 11, 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1846 | 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 11, 2025

voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP 1858 | 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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The Dream Keeper [level: Medium]
Khyle B. Wooten | Rayvon T. J. Moore Choral Series

RELEASED: August 11, 2025

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1855 | 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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Widmung [level: Difficult]
Robert Schuman, arr. Choongwoo Steve Ko | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: August 11, 2025

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1847 | 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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Common Ground [level: Easy]
Jacob Narverud

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1848 | 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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Happy New Year, My Friends [level: Difficult]
Don Holmes, arr. Will Schneider | Jeffrey Benson Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1843 | 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: SBMP 1838 | duration: 3'26 | price: $2.90
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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It’s Always There [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1834 | 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: SBMP 1835 | 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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Sing Unto the Sky [level: Medium]
Karen Marrolli | Kyle Pederson Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1836 | 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 Little Creek [level: Easy]
Matt Carlson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: August 2025

voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 1839 | 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: SBMP 1840 | 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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Alight [level: Medium]
Kevin T. Padworski

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1824 | 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: SBMP 1831 | 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: SBMP 1825 | 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: SBMP 1826 | 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: SBMP 1832 | 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: SBMP 1829 | 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

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1833 | 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: SBMP 1820 | 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: SBMP 1821 | duration: 3’40” | price: $3.20
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: SBMP 1823 | 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: SBMP 1822 | 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

RELEASED: March 2025

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1828 | 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

RELEASED: February 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1819 | 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

RELEASED: February 2025

voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP 1830 | 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

RELEASED: February 2025

voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1827 | 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

RELEASED: February 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1816 | 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

RELEASED: February 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1817 | 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

RELEASED: February 2025

voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 1818 | 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

RELEASED: January 2025

voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP 1811 | 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

RELEASED: January 2025

voicing: TTBB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1815 | 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

RELEASED: January 2025

voicing: SSAB | catalog number: SBMP 1812 | 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

RELEASED: January 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1813 | 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

RELEASED: January 2025

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1814 | 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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