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CoverThere Is Sweet Music Here [level: Medium]
Zachary J. Moore | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1277 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

The Tennyson poem lauds the many soothing values of music. The composer first created tranquil music emblematic of the text, and then, repeating the words “music here,” gradually takes us to great heights for the ending, bringing this celebration of music to a dramatic close. With divisi only at the ending, this special piece can be enjoyed by choirs of any size.

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CoverThere was a time [level: Medium]
Eric William Barnum | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. / sop. solo / incidental tenor solo | catalog number: SBMP770 | duration: 3:55 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

Like a fine artist, the composer paints a beautiful picture of this text by Wordsworth. Conservative ranges, and very little divisi put this piece within the reach of most choirs. The soprano solo adds interest to the piece, and it too, is conservative in its range; the 5-bar incidental tenor solo is at the octave with the soprano soloist. As the Wordsworth text suggests, “sing a joyous song!”

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CoverThere we shall rest [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP1371 | duration: c. 5:00 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: a cappella

The richly dramatic setting of the fervent text will provide a beautiful and profound moment in a concert.

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CoverThere Will Come Soft Rains [level: Medium]
Connor Koppin
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP1390 | duration: 5:20 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

Teasdale’s famous poem is dramatically defined in this musical gem. With lots of color, and great expressive dictates, fine choirs will revel in the challenge of this beautiful composition.

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CoverThere Will Come Soft Rains [level: Medium]
Brian Holmes | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1062 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

Two poems by Sara Teasdale contrast the sadness and ugliness of war with the resilience and splendor of nature in springtime. A masterful setting of these profound texts, with great word painting and sensitivity, it would fit especially well in thematic concerts about war or peace or nature.

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CoverTherefore I Will Hope [level: Medium]
Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1629 | duration: c. 4:00 | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

The poem by Jan Richardson is beautifully presented here. Written in memory of those lost to gun violence, the text offers hope for the future.

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CoverThere’s Gonna be a Homecomin’ [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP1588 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano

Plenty of joy, fun, and playfulness in this piece. With a gospel groove, a rockin' piano accompaniment, and vocal lines that all parts can sink their teeth into--this piece is perfect for your first/homecoming concert of the year. The text affirms the power of any community (church, school, family, town) to surround its members with love and be a voice and force for wholeness, reconciliation, and hope.

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CoverThink on These Things [level: Medium]
David N. Childs | David N. Childs Sacred Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP629 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: keyboard

“The peace of God which surpasses all understanding, shall protect your hearts and minds in Christ our Savior.” The text was paraphrased from Phillippians by the composer; this piece marks the first in a series of sacred music in the name of David N. Childs. A high quality piece for the church service, it opens with a beautiful unison melody to be sung by all.

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CoverThis Is the Day [level: Medium]
Stanford Scriven
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP916 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.55
accompaniment: a cappella

An impassioned piece set to a text by Bahá'u'lláh, founder of the Bahá'í faith. The text is exemplary of this faith that seeks to unite the world in peace and understanding. The title suggests the time to do this is upon us. The piece is being published with the blessing of the leaders of this faith. It received a marvelous premier by the recording choir listed below. An excellent piece for the mature, large choir.

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CoverThis Is Your Time [level: Medium]
J. Reese Norris | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1584 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano, percussion, opt. guitar

The profound text quotes Sir Winston Churchill with his challenge to young people. This dramatic piece needs to be sung!

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CoverThis Is Your Time [level: Medium]
J. Reese Norris | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP1585 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano, percussion, opt. guitar

The profound text quotes Sir Winston Churchill with his challenge to young people. This dramatic piece needs to be sung!

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CoverThis Is Your Time (SSA) [level: Medium]
J. Reese Norris | Robyn Lana Choral Series
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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1458 | price: $3.20
accompaniment: piano, percussion , opt. guitar

The profound text quotes Sir Winston Churchill with his challenge to young people. This dramatic piece needs to be sung!

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CoverThis Perfect Beauty [level: Medium]
Jenni Brandon | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1344 | duration: c. 7:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano, flute

The fascinating Amy Lowell poem opens “’Tis you that are the music, not your song.” The composer has beautifully captured the drama of the text as it glorifies music of the spirit, the earth, the ocean, “one music with a thousand cadences.” A virtuoso flute adds vibrant color to this special piece.

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CoverThis Song of Mine [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP1396 | duration: 4:05 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Set to an elegant and thought-provoking text by R. Tagore, the composer created beautiful melodies and an accompaniment in the style of a fine art song to bring this text to vivid life.

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CoverThis Train [level: Medium]
arr. Nina Gilbert | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP178 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: trombone

Train sounds emanate from the choir. The trombone adds a bit of seemingly improvised jazz. Pure fun.

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CoverThou Art My Radiant Star [level: Medium]
Handel, arr. Robert Sieving
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP1037 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

This delightful aria, sung by Cleopatra in Handel’s opera Julius Caesar, has been skillfully arranged with melodic writing for each part, while shared rhythmic patterns and canonic interest contribute to the musicality of the score. The text asks that the “bright heavenly star shine its light on me.” Not too demanding vocally, this will appeal to many ages of treble choirs.

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CoverThreaded with Stars [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP1240 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Starting in unison, then adding a part, and another, and mid-way through we reach the stars with all four parts involved. This is a treble a cappella piece that is stunning. Sara Teasdale off in the heavens would delight to hear this wonderful setting of her poem.

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CoverThree Japanese Folksongs [level: Easy]
Misuzu McManus
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP523 | duration: 2:45, 2:50, 2:00 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano, fl or ob, bell

The Japanese American composer chose three delightful, contrasting folksongs. Beautiful melody, fun rhythms, and humor all are present. A bit of staging, perhaps a dancer, could add an additional dimension to this excellent set. Also available for SATB.

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CoverThree Japanese Folksongs [level: Easy]
arr. Misuzu McManus
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP440 | duration: 2:45, 2:50, 2:00 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano, fl or ob, bell

The Japanese American composer chose three delightful, contrasting folksongs. Beautiful melody, fun rhythms, and humor all are present. A bit of staging, perhaps a dancer, could add an additional dimension to this excellent set. Also available for SSAA.

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CoverThree Love Canons [level: Medium]
Carson Cooman
voicing: any | catalog number: SBMP1166 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella

A splendid contrast in a concert program, these clever and sophisticated canons will intrigue audiences and delight singers. Their titles: Leap into Love, From Your Heart, and One Word. The voicing is adaptable to many combinations.

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CoverThree Nightsongs [level: Medium]
Joshua Shank
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP598 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

1. Evening 2. Moonsong 3. Water Youngster poet Hilda Conkling's poems see the world through fresh eyes; Joshua Shank discovers the beauty of her poetry and composes with fresh ideas. A wonderful marriage of text and music.

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CoverThree Poems by Emily [level: Medium]
Michael Larkin
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1106 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

A delightful set crafted of diverse poems by beloved poet Emily Dickinson, each piece has its own style befitting the nature of the text. With no divisi, conservative ranges, and much sharing of the melodies, choirs of many ability levels will enjoy this set.

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CoverThree Quotes by Mark Twain [level: Easy]
Andrea Ramsey | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP892 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.55
accompaniment: piano

A delightful, provocative piece for children. The music changes with each little piece, going from ragtime, to a waltz, to the blues. Great fun!

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CoverThree Spirituals: Do You Believe [level: Difficult]
Robert S. Cohen
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1347 | duration: 2:25 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The clever creative composer has created a fine set of pieces. Perform all three, or choose just one.

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CoverThree Spirituals: I Know [level: Difficult]
Robert S. Cohen
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1348 | duration: 5:50 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The clever creative composer has created a fine set of pieces. Perform all three, or choose just one.

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CoverThree Spirituals: I See [level: Difficult]
Robert S. Cohen
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1346 | duration: 2:18 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The clever creative composer has created a fine set of pieces. Perform all three, or choose just one.

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CoverThrough Ages Long on Christmas Day [level: Easy]
Earl J. Reisdorff | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: unison | catalog number: SBMP712 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

A beautiful melody is the highlight of this piece for the treble choir.

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CoverThunder [level: Medium]
Randall Johnson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1508 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

A fascinating Sioux legend is at work in this exciting piece. To be sung with gusto. the lyrics are short and repetitive, with pure vowels and many letter Ks , the latter adding percussive interest to the piece.

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CoverTimor et tremor [level: Difficult]
Terry Schlenker | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP701 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A stunning piece for the advanced choir.

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CoverTis a Gift [level: Easy]
arr. Nancy Grundahl
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP472 | duration: 3:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Written to be sung in the round, all parts are easy, yet weave together to form an interesting fabric that works well in a spatial setting.


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CoverTitania's Lullaby [level: Easy]
Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP940 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The singers of the middle school that commissioned this piece loved the quirky text from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Shakespeare. The piece will afford a good opportunity to work on diction skills while enjoying the colorful musical style that brings this text to life. The piano is cast in an important role in the drama.

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CoverTo a Friend [level: Medium]
Giselle Wyers | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1472 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The Amy Lowell text ends “leave my heart its songs!” The composer’s hallmark is her sensitive setting of texts. This piece is no exception.

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CoverTo Daffodils [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP745 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

A sensitive setting of the Robert Herrick poem. The artistic melodic and harmonic treatment, with very little divisi, this piece can serve the interests of many choirs.

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CoverTo Hold All Sounds [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP1120 | duration: 6:30 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: organ, timpani

Dramatic and profoundly moving, set to text from Whitman’s LEAVES OF GRASS, this is an outstanding piece for the large choir. Organ and timpani provide color and excitement. 6:30 in length, it would be a fine closer or centerpiece for a concert.

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CoverTo Know the Dark [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP754 | duration: 2:40 | price: $1.55
accompaniment: piano

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.

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CoverTo make a prairie… [level: Easy]
Kenneth Carter
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP1031 | duration: 5:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, clarinet

Emily Dickinson’s whimsical poem comes to sparkling life via a beautiful melody for the singers. The clarinet gets a turn at the melody, and the piano adds color and support. Mostly in unison, the two-part writing is equal in range. Some humming, along with buzzing of the bee sounds, make this is a great piece for teaching vocal techniques to young singers.

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CoverTo the Holy Spirit [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP838 | duration: 3:30 | price: $1.70
accompaniment: piano

Wendell Berry’s poem inspires us to imagine the extreme reaches of the “holy spirit.” As always, Joan Szymko perfectly captures the sense of the text to bring us a dramatic piece.

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CoverTo the Moonbeam [level: Easy]
David Asher Brown | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SA or TB | catalog number: SBMP1225 | duration: 2:45 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

Charming and sophisticated, audiences will leave humming this melody while pondering the significance of the thought-provoking Percy Bysshe Shelley poem. An artistic piano accompaniment adds color and interest to this special piece.

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CoverTo the New Jerusalem [level: Medium]
Walker, arr. Matthew Culloton | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP703 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

This arrangement of the upbeat shape-note tune is a great one for a procession, to sing in the round, or just to perk up a concert. The arrangement builds in strength to a dramatic ending.

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CoverTo Work Upon the Railway [level: Easy]
arr. Jay Broeker
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP1121 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Ever clever, composer Broeker has again created an arrangement that will delight singers and audiences. Unison most of the way, when the parts divide each is melodic making this a fun song to sing and an easy one to learn.

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CoverToboggan! [level: Medium]
Mona Lyn Reese | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1038 | duration: 2:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: flute or treble recorder

A classy piece, it was created with great whimsy reflective of the theme as the vocal lines occasionally have a downhill slide. The grace notes of the flute or recorder enhance the dance-like rhythms. Toboggan is a worthy novelty number or encore for a winter program.

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CoverTorah Orah [level: Easy]
arr. Brant Adams | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP324 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, opt. clarinet and bass

The minor mode colors the excitement of this Hebrew folk song. The two-sentence long text is to be sung in Hebrew. The optional clarinet and bass parts lend to the drama of this fine arrangement. Easy with much unison; the two-part writing is antiphonal, or melodic for both parts, making the learning of the piece great fun for all. Conservative ranges.

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CoverTota pulcra es, Maria [level: M]
Victoria Davison and Rudy Lupinski
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP1339 | duration: 5:30 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: piano, bells

High drama is the hallmark of this extraordinary composition. Festive with bells adding their special ring, the quiet beginning is mirrored by the quiet ending, with many choral textures having their turn in between.

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CoverTread Softly [level: Medium]
Connor Koppin | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1447 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

This setting of the profound Yeats poem wiill be a favorite of singers as the composer lets each section have a turn at singing the melody, the conclusion bringing them together as one.

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CoverTrees [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1117 | duration: 3:55 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

“I think I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree” states the beloved poem by Joyce Kilmer. Marked “espressivo,” choirs will delight in creating their unique stamp on this beautiful composition.

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CoverTrio from the Magic Flute [level: Medium]
W.A. Mozart, arr. Robert Sieving
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP802 | duration: 5:40 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

A wonderful opportunity for singers to experience the magic of music from a Mozart opera. A very effective piece, without being overly difficult.

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CoverTu sangre en la mía [level: Medium]
Shawn L. Kirchner
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1377 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

The Grammy nominated piece is set to a poem by famed poet Pablo Neruda. The composition is stylish and sophisticated and will be a welcome addition to music set in the Spanish language. The title translates “My Blood.”

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CoverTu Voz [level: Medium]
Shawn L. Kirchner
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP705 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

Set to a Spanish text by the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, this is a dramatic love song that reflects the Spanish tradition with a colorful piano accompaniment supporting the folk-like melodies of the singers. Although written for a large festival choir, the piece would adapt well to the chamber choir.

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CoverTuli Tuli [level: Easy]
arr. Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP1477 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: djembe

Singers will delight in this fun arrangement of an African song. The lyrics are nonsense syllables, the mood of the piece upbeat. Add a bit of movement, and this will be a program highlight.

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CoverTuli Tuli [level: Easy]
arr. Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1379 | duration: 2:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: djembe

Treble singers of all ages can delight in this fun arrangement of an African song. The lyrics are nonsense syllables, the mood of the piece upbeat. Add a bit of movement, and this will be a program highlight.

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CoverTum Balalaika [level: Easy]
arr. Jay Broeker | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
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voicing: Unison or SA | catalog number: SBMP228 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: violin or clarinet & piano

A favorite piece of treble choirs, the arrangement captures all the magic of this famous song, the violin or clarinet adding a feeling of authenticity.

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CoverTum Balalayka [level: Easy]
arr. Marjan Helms | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP697 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano; opt. strings

A stirring arrangement of the famous folk song. Helms has added the option of strings bringing even greater drama to the piece.

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CoverTunkashila [level: Medium]
arr. Randall Johnson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1406 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, flute, powow drum

An American Indian chant is given authentic attention in this vibrant arrangement. A flute and drum join in to add interest to the composition, while a piano anchors and enhances it.

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CoverTurn Around [level: Easy]
Greene, Reynolds, Belafonte, arr. René Clausen
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP542 | duration: 3:15 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano

Made famous by Harry Belafonte, this poignant song about a girl quickly growing up will be a favorite of high school and women’s choirs.


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CoverTurtle Dove [level: Easy]
arr. Merrilee Webb
voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP76 | price: $2..35
accompaniment: piano

The beautiful English folk song, tastefully arranged in two parts, is perfect for boys, or grown men, wanting an easy to learn, yet highly effective piece. With its long phrases and legato style, it provides a great opportunity to teach vocal techniques.

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CoverTwo Faces of Autumn [level: M]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP1527 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, violin

The first “face” is foot-stomping fun with a fiddle leading a hoe-down parade, followed by a second gentler lullaby “face” that puts the piece to rest.

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CoverTwo German Chorales [level: Easy]
arr. Rebecca te Velde | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: unison or 2 part | catalog number: SBMP459 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: keyboard

Robert Ward: “When I think of music for young voices, I think of essentially conjunct melodic movement, limited vocal range, diatonic harmonic and melodic structure, and a supportive yet independent accompaniment. For this octavo, composer Rebecca te Velde has taken two very singable 16th century German chorales and breathed into them a fresh and vibrant keyboard accompaniment. These two chorales are perfect vehicles for teaching beautiful tone, intense legato singing, and accurate intonation. I have used them with the Stillwater Boys Choir and give them my highest recommendation.”

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CoverTwo Grenadiers [level: Medium]
Robert Schumann, arr. Robert Sieving | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP1149 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

A spirited piece, it concludes with the French La Marseillaise, the now famous melody created in Napolean’s time. Here we have history set to music by a famous composer, skillfully arranged for men.

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CoverTwo Poems of Emily Dickinson [level: Easy]
Neil Ginsberg | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP230 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

There is no frigate like a book and I never saw a moor: two short pieces with inspirational texts are set to music with great artistic flare. The first piece is in unison, the second in two parts.

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CoverTwo Sisters, The [level: Easy]
arr. Joshua Shank | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP936 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

Ever clever composer Joshua Shank chose an obscure murder ballad that stands aside the likes of more famous Frankie and Johnny, and gave the tune artful and savvy treatment that boys will love.

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CoverTwo South African Folksongs [level: Easy]
arr. Bruce More
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP411 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

Arranger More brought these home from a trip to South Africa. Genuine ethnic flavor abounds in these two folksongs.

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CoverUbi Caritas [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP291 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

Composer Szymko hopes to "arouse the universal longing for the Spirit" with this original setting of the famous antiphon text. Indeed, it will. Stunning, fresh, highly creative, a wonderful challenge for the fine choir. The women's voices are in four parts, the men's in two except for the divisi ending.

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CoverUkrainian River Song [level: Easy]
Roman Yakub
voicing: SA(T)B | catalog number: SBMP980 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Excitement abounds here. Written in the style of a Ukrainian-Carpathian folk song, the driving rhythms of a vibrant folk dance are the mainstay of the piece. The lyric transliteration makes singing the short Ukrainian text easy; most the the text consists of energetic nonsense syllables.

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CoverUmahlalela [level: Medium]
Michael Barrett | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP1219 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The Pretoria-based ethnic music expert brings us another fine arrangement of a native melody. Powerful in its repetition as is typical of this genre, it could lend itself well to a procession opening a concert, or ending either one section or the concert.

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CoverUmi Sono AI [level: Easy]
Kousaku Dan, arr. Rachel Stenson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SA descant | catalog number: SBMP1469 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

A beautiful, beloved Japanese song, it tells of a man who goes to the ocean to reflect upon his life. In each wave he sees opportunity. Though the retreat of each wave may reflect his failures, a new wave of hope soon appears. It carries him, it lifts him, and sends him toward his destiny. Sing the song in the original Japanese, or in the English version provided by Randy Stenson.

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CoverUmi Sono Ai [level: Medium]
Kousaku Dan, arr. Rachel Stenson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP974 | duration: 4:40 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

A beautiful, beloved Japanese song, it tells of a man who goes to the ocean to reflect upon his life. In each wave he sees opportunity. Though the retreat of each wave may reflect his failures, a new wave of hope soon appears. It carries him, it lifts him, and sends him toward his destiny. Sing the song in the original Japanese, or in the English version provided by Randy Stenson.

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CoverUmi Sono Ai [level: Medium]
Kousaku Dan, arr. Rachel Stenson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP995 | duration: 4:40 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

A beautiful, beloved Japanese song, it tells of a man who goes to the ocean to reflect upon his life. In each wave he sees opportunity. Though the retreat of each wave may reflect his failures, a new wave of hope soon appears. It carries him, it lifts him, and sends him toward his destiny. Sing the song in the original Japanese, or in the English version provided by Randy Stenson.

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CoverUn Canadien Errant [level: Easy]
arr. Donald Kendrick
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP284 | price: $2.55
accompaniment: piano

This beautiful French Canadian folk song receives special treatment here by composer Kendrick who grew up in bilingual Canada. Sing the piece in French, or use the optional English versuib

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CoverUnder the Willow [level: Medium]
Stephen Foster, arr. Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP896 | duration: 5:05 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

A charming piece, the beautiful Foster melody is creatively enhanced by some flourishing vocal lines added by the arranger. This is the rare unaccompanied piece for women’s voices that really works.

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CoverUnending Flame [level: Easy]
Paul Carey | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP788 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, clarinet; Optional orchestral accompaniment available from the composer at www.paulcarey.net - (fl 1-2, ob 1-2, cl 1-2, bsn 1-2, hn 1-2, trpt 1-2 trb 1-2. tuba, harp, vln 1-2, vla, cello, bass, 2 perc.)

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. Also available for SAB.

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CoverUnending Flame [level: Easy]
Paul Carey
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP791 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano, clarinet; Optional orchestral accompaniment available from the composer at www.paulcarey.net - (fl 1-2, ob 1-2, cl 1-2, bsn 1-2, hn 1-2, trpt 1-2 trb 1-2. tuba, harp, vln 1-2, vla, cello, bass, 2 perc.)

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. Also available for SA.

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CoverUnseen Playmate, The [level: Easy]
Neil Ginsberg | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP836 | duration: 2:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

The whimsical poem by Robert Lewis Stevenson gets playful and sophisticated treatment by the composer. As always, the Ginsberg piano part lends special artistic value to the piece.

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CoverUpon the Heights [level: Medium]
Ben Sides
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP1362 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Having chosen poignant biblical verses, the composer beautifully succeeds in bringing them to radiant life. Starting with just the low basses, the piece builds to a conclusion befitting the “Heights” of the title. With melodic interest present in all voices, singers will love this.

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CoverVan gli effluvi de le rose [level: Medium]
Francesco Paolo Tosti, arr. Robert Sieving | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP650 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

A beautiful Italian art song to be sung in the original Italian. A transliteration is provided.

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CoverVeni, Veni Emmanuel [level: Medium]
arr. Allen Koepke
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP850 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: a cappella

Koepke takes beloved O COME EMMANUEL to new exciting heights, concluding the dramatic arrangement with a powerful ending.

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CoverVenite adoremus [level: Difficult]
Pawel Łukaszewski | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP1153 | duration: 2:20 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

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

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CoverVerses Left to Write [level: Medium]
Timothy Jon Tharaldson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP866 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella

A poignant setting of this interesting text that offers hope for the future with “Verses left to write.”

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CoverVidi Aquam [level: Medium]
Kevin T. Padworski
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP1483 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano 4 hands

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

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CoverVidi Aquam [level: Medium]
Kevin T. Padworski | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP1315 | duration: 2:35 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano 4 hands

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

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CoverViva la Quince Brigada [level: Easy]
arr. D. Shawn Berry | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP512 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Here is a song that will open the door to a history lesson. Sung by American troops in the Spanish Civil War, it is a robust song that will have great appeal to the young male chorus. Mostly in two- parts, each section has occasionally divisi hence its label TTBB.

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