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Babethandaza [level: Medium]
arr. Daniel Hughes | Daniel Hughes Choral Series

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1704 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: percussion - claves, shakere, and djembe

The award-winning African-American singing group Sweet Honey in the Rock has made this piece popular, and they shared with the arranger the text that they learned from an African native. The translation of the original Swahili is: "We are marching in the light of God." Incorporating the popular tune Siyahamba, this arrangement features claves, shakere, and djembe as the accompaniment.

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Babethandaza [level: Medium]
arr. Daniel Hughes | Daniel Hughes Choral Series

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1705 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: percussion - claves, shakere, and djembe

The award-winning African-American singing group Sweet Honey in the Rock has made this piece popular, and they shared with the arranger the text that they learned from an African native. The translation of the original Swahili is: "We are marching in the light of God." Incorporating the popular tune Siyahamba, this arrangement features claves, shakere, and djembe as the accompaniment.

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Dance for Love [level: Medium]
Z. Randall Stroope

RELEASED: January 2023

voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1718 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Now available for SAB choirs! Here we are implored to "dance for beauty, dance for laughter, dance for love" in Stroope's delightful, heartfelt composition. The evocative piano accompaniment adds to, and supports, the voices. Many teaching moments, and a wonderful opportunity to explore lyrical singing, phrasing, and simple mixed-meter in this accessible and memorable work.

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Daybreak [level: Easy]
James Owen Bowyer

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1702 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

As with daybreak, this piece innocently begins with one melody in unison; then, as in a round, a second melody appears, then a third, and finally blossoms into four parts. A robust piano accompaniment helps to establish the mood and artistry of this work which is easily taught and which produces a dramatic end result in performance.

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Dobryi Vechir! (Good Night) [level: Easy]
Roman Yakub

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1725 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, opt. sleigh bells

A great new addition to any holiday concert! Translated as "Good Night" and "Happy Holidays", this original Ukranian carol for mixed choirs with piano and optional sleigh bells is bursting with winter wonder and joyful holiday spirit! Accessible ranges for all, melodic, intuitive, and uplifting. A feel-good winter song for mixed choirs of any age!

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Down by the Salley Gardens [level: Difficult]
arr. Tim Harbold

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1717 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

A gorgeous new take on a well-known traditional Irish Folk Song. A cappella, with full eight-part divisi throughout. Lush harmonies and a flowing, memorable melody make this a stunning and unique setting. "Sing in" the spring season with this new elegant arrangement for advanced mixed ensembles.

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Go Forth [level: Easy]
Matt Carlson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP 1703 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

“Wherever you go, go forth!” This simple, two-part song for children’s choir has a supportive piano accompaniment and encouraging lyrics which invite us all to “go forth” by leading with compassion and grace.

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Gravitas [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1723 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Your treble or mixed choir will shine in this new original work by Jacob Narverud. The secular Latin text is set with deep moments of harmonic complexity that open into shimmering statements, evoking the sense of gravity and light in a way that feels both ancient and modern. Dramatic and colorful, with a stunning piano accompaniment and accessible ranges. This is an ideal piece for concerts, contests, and festivals.

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Hands Are Knockin’ [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson

RELEASED: January 2023

voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1711 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, djembe

Now available for SAB/3-Part Mixed choirs, this BEST SELLER is a fascinating mix of English and Arabic text which reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to one-another. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe part, and syncopated vocal lines that highlight the text come together to create a meaningful piece that will be long remembered. Exceptional!

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Hark! (The Herald Angels Sing) [level: Medium]
Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Josh Sparkman

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1727 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

This joyful new mixed-meter arrangement of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is the perfect winter concert opener or closer. Scored for Tenor-Bass ensembles with piano accompaniment, all parts are accessible, rhythmic, and exciting. Sparkman's stunning, slower middle section brings contrast and warmth to Mendelssohn's melody, and the exuberant ending will leave your audience in awe.

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Hark! (The Herald Angels Sing) [level: Medium]
Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Josh Sparkman

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1728 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

This joyful new mixed-meter arrangement of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is the perfect winter concert opener or closer. Scored for treble voices with piano accompaniment, all parts are accessible, rhythmic, and exciting. Sparkman's stunning, slower middle section brings contrast and warmth to Mendelssohn's melody, and the exuberant ending will leave your audience in awe.

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Heartbeat [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: SSA(A) | catalog number: SBMP 1712 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano and djembe (with optional bass drum)

Following in the footsteps of his popular Hands Are Knockin', Kyle Pederson 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 sure to quickly become a new favorite!

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Hine Ma Tov [level: Easy]
arr. Neil Ginsberg

RELEASED: January 2023

voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1726 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, flute

This BEST SELLER is now more accessible than ever in this fresh new SAB setting with piano and optional flute. Perfect for developing voices, this concert/festival piece is exciting and tasteful. Sing it in the original Hebrew or in English.

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Hold Fast to Dreams [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr

RELEASED: January 2023

voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1721 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Now available for SAB voices with an optional Tenor line, this BEST SELLER pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams...for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with snow." Perfect for developing voices and any event where you want to inspire.

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Hush! [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: January 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1724 | duration: c. 4’26” | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

A fresh, powerful take on this timeless traditional spiritual. A cappella and homophonic, with limited ranges and occasional divisi in the soprano part only, this is a great addition to any concert for mixed choirs of any size. Arranged for the Susquehanna University Choral Festival.

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I Can Be Me [level: Easy]
Andrew Bruhn | Jamie Hillman Choral Series

RELEASED: January 2023

voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP 1709 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

“What can I bring to make your world better?” A gentle two-part song for Children’s choirs with a flowing piano accompaniment. Great ranges, a catchy melody, and a positive text for young voices.

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Light the Darkness (Golow an Tewlder) [level: Easy]
Joel Snyder & Jane Kozhevnikova

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1714 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

“Golow an Tewlder" (Cornish for "Light the Darkness") is derived from the early Celtic language of Cornwall, spoken in the Southwestern corner of Britain and related to Welsh and Breton. In this lovely lullaby we are encouraged to be forces of light in an all too often dark world. Singable and sincere, with a delightful melody and supportive piano accompaniment. A sweet addition to any program.

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Lunar Lullaby [level: Easy]
Jacob Narverud

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: Unison | catalog number: SBMP 1722 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

This BEST SELLER is now available for unison choirs! A soaring melody and supportive piano accompaniment offers constant motion and contrast while an imaginative text of unconditional love tells of the "celestial child" in the stars. Now a staple in modern choral literature, this beautifully crafted piece is a superb addition to any choral library.

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Mother o’ Mine [level: Medium]
Aidan Vass

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1720 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

Good luck holding back tears with this one. Written for USC's Apollo Chorus and set to a simple, gorgeous text by Rudyard Kipling about admiration and unconditional love. Composer Vass highlights the natural beauty of the text with a memorable, creative melody. Tenor-Bass choirs will love singing these harmonies and pianists will love playing this fascinating accompaniment. This "homage to mothers" is captivating and poignant!

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Nada Te Turbe [level: Medium]
Andrew Steffen

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1708 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: percussion - Shekere, Conga Drums, Bass Drum

Use as a processional or anywhere in your program as a statement piece. With conservative ranges, captivating vocal lines, and hypnotic percussion support, Tenor-Bass choirs will feel empowered singing this entrancing work. Translated as “let nothing trouble you”, the beautiful Spanish text invites us all to reflect and take assurance in a larger entity that will assuage our troubles.

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Ndandihleli [level: Medium]
arr. Charlotte Botha

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1706 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: opt. djembe

This upbeat traditional isiXhosa song from South Africa is a memorable and enjoyable statement for Mixed, Treble, and Tenor-Bass ensembles. The authentic a cappella setting includes a guide to the suggested movement along with an IPA and phonetic pronunciation guide and translation. Really fun to perform!

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Promise [level: Medium]
Alec Schumacker

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1716 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Moonlight, a literal reflection of sunlight, is a promise that the sun is still shining -- even when the sun is not visible. Alec Schumacker musically paints these words in this rhythmic, exciting new piece! Set in mixed-meter and full of variety throughout. An active, articulate piano accompaniment keeps this one moving from start to finish. A great concert opener or closer for high school and collegiate mixed choral ensembles.

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Salaam (Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu) [level: Medium]
Mosh Ben Ari, arr. Ross Fishman

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1707 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, opt. djembe

Tenor-Bass choirs will have a blast singing this joyful Israeli Song for Peace. This uplifting new arrangement begins slowly and somewhat plaintively, and, as it repeats, gradually increases in tempo and excitement. Sung in Hebrew and Arabic, the text translates as "Peace will come upon us, yet." With accessible ranges, a supportive and tasteful piano accompaniment, hand claps, optional solo opportunities, and optional djembe, this song is sure to be a hit!

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The Joy of Simple Things [level: Easy]
Robert S. Cohen | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1719 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Children’s choirs will love singing about their favorite things in this charming two-part song with piano. “Clap your hands and join the dance, the joy of simple things!”

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Wait With Me [level: Medium]
Coleman Peterson

RELEASED: January 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1715 | duration: c. 3’55” | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

Powerful harmonies. Captivating lyrics. High school and college ensembles of all sizes will bond together singing this ballad and creed of true friendship. With glorious suspensions and modern parallel a cappella movement, this mixed choral piece explores the promises we can make to the people we love -- that when life's storms set in, we'll be right at their side, waiting with them for the wind to stop howling and the sky to open.

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We Were Not Made for Silence [level: Difficult]
Melinda Bargreen

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1710 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: A cappella

Composer Melinda Bargreen has written an impassioned, empowering new work for unaccompanied mixed chorus. With rich harmonies in full eight-part divisi throughout, this piece is bold and unifying. Written in response to choruses being "silenced" during the Covid pandemic, yet applicable to any challenging situation one faces in everyday life: "there is no way to stop our hopes, our dreams, our music.” Especially appropriate for large ensembles.

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You [level: Medium]
James Keller

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1713 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: flute, piano

A new, alluring love song for mixed choirs of any size. Heartfelt and romantic, with powerful poetry, rich harmonies, and a beautiful flowing piano accompaniment. The flute obbligato is the icing on top and is available as a free PDF download at SBMP.COM

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