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CoverHark! (The Herald Angels Sing) [level: Medium]
Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Josh Sparkman
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1727 | price: $2.80
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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CoverHark! (The Herald Angels Sing) [level: Medium]
Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Josh Sparkman
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1728 | price: $2.80
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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CoverHark! The Herald Angels Sing [level: Medium]
Mendelssohn, arr. Brant Adams | Jerry McCoy Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 163 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, optional: wind ens. or orchestra

A rousing concert closer or opener. The keyboard part is full and dramatic. Both full orchestra and wind orchestra parts are available.

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CoverHark! The Herald Angels Sing [level: Medium]
Felix Mendelssohn - arr. Josh Sparkman
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1670 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

This joyful new mixed-meter arrangement of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is the perfect winter concert opener or closer. Scored for mixed choir 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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CoverHave You Ever? [level: Medium]
Giselle Wyers | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1020 | duration: 7:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: vibraphone

The inner feelings of a teenager come to us first-hand via the text. The music beautifully, and pensively, takes us to the heart of the matter, the vibraphone adding great drama and color. If music can help us understand each other, it is here in this special piece.

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CoverHe Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 563 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano, flute

A special melody illuminates this favorite poem by Irish poet William Butler Yeats. The flute obbligato adds to the beauty of the piece.

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CoverHeart is the Compass, The [level: Medium]
Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 300 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano

Lyricist Linda Marcus and composer Neil Ginsberg collaborated to create a piece for the millennium that will thrill singers and audiences. Provocative and fun. Not to be missed by "with it" choirs in the years 2000 and beyond.

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CoverHeartbeat [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1656 | price: $2.60
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 and clever piano part and speech-driven rhythms in popular-song style, this piece contains a mixture of pop, gospel, and blues with a combination of new, original lyrics in English and traditional Shona text from South Africa. The djembe and optional bass drum parts are available as a free download on the SBMP website. A perfect concert closer, and ideal for festivals/combined choirs, this is sure to quickly become a new favorite.

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CoverHere Inside My Heart [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey
voicing: SATBB | catalog number: SBMP 825 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

The composer has beautifully and sensitively set an English translation of a poignant text by Spanish poet Antonio Machado. A dramatic and elegant piano accompaniment lends great support to this delightful piece.

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CoverHere we come a-caroling [level: Medium]
arr. Brant Adams | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 90 | duration: 1:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

Rollicking and energetic, contempory harmonies enhanced by a tasteful piano accompaniment, this piece also works a cappella.

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CoverHerself a Rose [level: Medium]
Cristine Temple-Evans | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1265 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

The Cristina Rossetti poem comes to sparkling life, concluding with a canon repeating “Herself a rose, who bore the Rose.” The piano has its own motif, first presented as the introduction, then as short interludes between verses. Melodic interest is present in all parts making this a singer’s delight.

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CoverHigh Flight [level: Medium]
Karen Robinson
voicing: SSA or TTB | catalog number: SBMP 704 | duration: 4:45 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

The poem was written by a young pilot in 1941—it has been called the most famous aviation poem ever written. The composer is very in tune with the message of the poem—an inspired piece.

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CoverHine Ma Tov [level: Easy]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 286 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano, flute

A flowing piano accompaniment joined by a flute obligato add great color to this piece. Easy, tasteful, sing it in the original Hebrew or in English.

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CoverHiraita, Hiraita [level: Medium]
arr. Ken Hakoda
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 559 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A traditional Japanese children's song, its melody is based on the pentatonic scale. The text portrays the wondrous yet simple moments when a lotus flower blossoms and then closes. At a deeper level, the text speaks of the eternal cycle of nature. The music depictse this eternal cycle by overlapping several layers of melodies to create a mysterious and dream-like atmosphere. The text is Japanese, the pronunciation easy as the vowels are pure as in Italian. A pronunciation guide is provided.

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CoverHodie [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSATBB | catalog number: SBMP 1415 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

The treble version of Joan’s Hodie has been a best-seller for many years. Mixed voice choirs now can enjoy this stunning setting with its ever-present rhythmic drive, and melodies that soar.

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CoverHodie [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 356 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

The opening unison chant is first contrasted by vigorous rhythmic sections, then developed with masterful weaving of the vocal line. A must for outstanding treble choirs.

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CoverHodie [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1620 | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

Rhythmic and dramatic, this builds to a big climax. Optional body percussion can be performed by the entire choir or a small group. This promises to liven up a holiday program.

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CoverHodie [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1619 | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

Rhythmic and dramatic, this builds to a big climax. Optional body percussion can be performed by the entire choir or a small group. This promises to liven up a holiday program.

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CoverHol' You Han' [level: Medium]
arr. Paul Rardin | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 123 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: optional steel band

A show-stopping hit. Much rhythm and action in this piece.

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CoverHold Fast [level: Medium]
David von Kampen | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: August 2024
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 1794 | duration: 3'14" | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano & opt. cello

Tenor-Bass choirs of all ages and sizes will shine in this powerful new setting for TBB with piano and optional cello. The well-known “Hold Fast to Dreams” text by Langston Hughes is set to a gorgeous melody that soars over a stunning piano accompaniment, and the solo cello part is the icing on the cake.

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CoverHold Fast to Dreams [level: Easy]
Susan LaBarr
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1136 | duration: 4:35 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

The message of the famous Langston Hughes poem offers words for all to live by. An excellent upbeat piano accompaniment supports the vocal parts. The conservative ranges invite SATB choirs of all ages to enjoy this special piece.

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CoverHold On [level: Easy]
arr. Jay Broeker
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 321 | duration: 3:36 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: bass, percussionon

Treble choirs will delight in the opportunity to indulge in this program winner. Percussion and bass join the a cappella singing which begins quietly and innocently, and builds to a dramatic flair at the ending.

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CoverHold On [level: Medium]
arr. Daniel Jackson
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1690 | duration: c. 2'50" | price: $3.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Hold On is a beloved spiritual and has become an American favorite. The text is a call to solidarity as people unite during difficult times that create hardship.  When we face challenges today, we must hold on to what we know is good and true.

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CoverHold On [level: Medium]
arr. Daniel Jackson
voicing: SAT(B) | catalog number: SBMP 1688 | duration: c. 2'50" | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

Hold On is a beloved spiritual and has become an American favorite. The text is a call to solidarity as people unite during difficult times that create hardship.  When we face challenges today, we must hold on to what we know is good and true.

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CoverHoneyed Hearts [level: Medium]
Matthew Emery
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1495 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Upbeat, clever, tuneful, and unusual, this could well be the highlight of a program. The composer created a theme that gets tossed around emblematic of the poem that suggests we go “a-dancing with the daisies.”

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CoverHope and Love [level: Medium ]
Carson Cooman
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1141 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

The prolific and versatile composer chose a poem of award-winning poet Jane Hirshfield as text for this stunningly beautiful a cappella piece. Musically and poetically, this is exemplary of the finest in creativity.

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CoverHope for the World (We Sing) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1418 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

The uplifting poem with its theme of hope inspired a rhythmic piano accompaniment, and for the singers, great melodies that move from part to part. If ever the occasion arrives for an all-convention or all-city sing, the profound message and conservative ranges make this the perfect choice.

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CoverHope On [level: Medium]
Hans Bridger Heruth
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1519 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, violin

Dramatic and elegant, Hope On sets a beautiful text that speaks to the importance of hope. With soaring lines, lush harmonies, and shimmering piano and violin parts, this piece is sure to be a stunning addition to any concert program.

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CoverHow Can I Keep from Singing [level: Medium]
arr. Scott Farthing
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 408 | duration: 5:38 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

A great arrangement of this favorite.



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CoverHow Can I Keep from Singing [level: Medium]
Robert Wadsworth Lowry, arr. Karen P. Thomas | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 894 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A glorious setting of this favorite song. A small group begins the piece singing in unison; the piece builds and builds to the six-part ending.


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CoverHow Can I Keep from Singing [level: Medium]
Robert Wadsworth Lowry, arr. Karen P. Thomas | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 897 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella

Starting with the most innocent of beginnings featuring the famous treble melody, the piece builds to a dramatic ending, all the while maintaining the integrity of the original hymn tune.

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CoverHow Can I Keep from Singing [level: Medium]
arr. Kirstina Rasmussen Collins
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1529 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

This dramatic, innovative setting of the beloved song is sure to be the highlight of a program.

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CoverHow Did the Rose [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 548 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

An art song for the choir, beautifully crafted and inspired. Set to a poem by Hafiz.

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CoverHunt Is Up! The [level: Medium]
Nicholas McKaig | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 967 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

The English King leads the hunt to catch a deer, and the town gathers to watch the goings-on. The text, from a sixteenth century ballad, tells the tale first-hand. Composer McKaig calls on the singers to sound the horns to announce the hunt: “hey tantara tee-ree,” and the rousing piece takes off. Colorful and great fun.

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CoverHuron Carol [level: Medium]
arr. Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1179 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: a cappella

The haunting minor key Canadian tune from the 1600s, now superbly arranged with English text, is a special addition to the Christmas repertoire. Conservative ranges put this within reach of choirs both young and mature.

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CoverHush! [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: $2.60
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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CoverHutia te Rito [level: Medium]
arr. Zachary J. Moore | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1451 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano, precussion

The Maori culture of New Zealand is noted for its chant-like singing. Here soloists introduce the traditional chant, and are then joined by the choir as the piece grows in intensity. Piano and percussion accompaniment add to the excitement and drama. The profound text gives us a peak at the culture of these people as it offers up their metaphor for living.

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CoverHæc dies [level: Easy]
Brant Adams | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 389 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Haec Dies is joyful singing at its best. Brant Adams chooses 6/8 meter for its inherent dance quality, and to that he adds a flowing melodic and harmonic structure. The natural syllabic stress of the Latin is easily realized thanks to the composer's careful attention to text setting, and the overall ABA form makes for ease of teaching and memorization.

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CoverI Am Glad [level: Medium]
Daniel Schreiner
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1611 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella

This dramatic piece would be an excellent opener, closer, or centerpiece of a choral concert. Energetic and creative, it beautifully brings the text to life.

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CoverI Am Not Yours [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 568 | duration: 4:38 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

A flowing piano accompaniment supports a tender love song with text by Sara Teasdale. Women's choirs will delight in this piece.

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CoverI Am Not Yours [level: Medium]
David N. Childs | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1231 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

A sensitive, beautiful setting of the Teasdale poem, this will add an elegant touch to a program. The treble version of this is on the SBMP all-time best-seller list.

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CoverI Am Thy Grass, Oh Lord! [level: Medium]
Matthew Emery
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1233 | duration: 2:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The metaphoric poem that speaks in philosophical terms is beautifully set in this gem of a piece. Colorful harmonies, melodic interest in all parts, this is a stylish composition.

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CoverI Am Woven [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1543 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

The text cleverly describes a woman with its opening words “I am a tapestry.” This will be a musical delight for mature treble choirs.

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CoverI Am Your Sunlight [level: Difficult]
Mikael Carlsson
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1050 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

The Swedish composer chose an intense love poem by Australian poet Janet Jackson and created a stunning choral rendition. A composer of film music, it should come as no surprise that great drama abounds in this composition. The adept mature choir, or the young choir with close ties to contemporary sounds, will delight in the challenges of this special piece.

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CoverI Can’ Tarry [level: Difficult]
Traditional Spiritual, arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: August 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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Coveri carry your heart [level: Medium]
Andrew Miller
voicing: SATB or SAB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1126 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

A superb setting of the E.E. Cummings poem, composer Miller beautifully catches the drama of this text. There is melodic interest in all parts, and unison men’s parts most of the time, making it possible for an SATB or SAB choir to perform this piece.

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CoverI Dream a World [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 613 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

The famous text by Langston Hughes is set to a beautiful melody with a dramatic buildup midway emphasizing the powerful meaning herein. Suitable for all ages of treble choirs; some unison, some 2 part, and some 4 part writing.

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CoverI Dream a World [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 736 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The famous text is set to a beautiful melody with a dramatic buildup midway emphasizing the powerful meaning herein. The treble version of this piece has been extremely popular. We are pleased that mixed voice choirs can now experience Szymko’s special treatment of Langston Hughes’ beloved poem.

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CoverI Dream a World [level: Medium]
Nancy Hill Cobb
RELEASED: February 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1771 | duration: c. 3'49 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Set to an inclusive text by Langston Hughes, this new work for SATB divisi choirs with piano will be a strong statement piece on any concert. Ideal for advanced high school and collegiate ensembles. Rhythmic and dynamic, this is a great concert-closer. “I dream a world…I dream my world!”

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CoverI Dreamed a World [level: Difficult]
David von Kampen | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: September 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1808 | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

“I dreamed a world where love surrounds me…a world where all are free.” Feature a tenor soloist in this powerful statement piece for advanced mixed choral ensembles (SATB divisi) with piano accompaniment. Bold and dramatic, this makes for an excellent concert closer!

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I Can' Tarry
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs
TTBB