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CoverNdandihleli [level: Medium]
arr. Charlotte Botha
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1654 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: opt. djembe

This poignant, traditional isiXhosa Love Song from South Africa has been skillfully arranged by Charlotte Botha for Tenor-Bass ensembles of all ages. Memorable and enjoyable, with a text that will spark conversation in rehearsal, your singers will want to sing this one over and over again. Complete with both IPA and Phonetic pronunciation guides, detailed movement instructions, and an optional djembe part available as a free download on the SBMP website.

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CoverNdandihleli [level: Medium]
arr. Charlotte Botha
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1687 | price: $2.55
accompaniment: opt. djembe

This poignant, traditional isiXhosa Love Song from South Africa has been skillfully arranged by Charlotte Botha for mixed ensembles of all ages. Memorable and enjoyable, with a text that will spark conversation in rehearsal, your singers will want to sing this one over and over again. Complete with both IPA and Phonetic pronunciation guides, detailed movement instructions, and an optional djembe part available as a free download.

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CoverNdandihleli [level: Medium]
arr. Charlotte Botha
RELEASED: February 2023
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1706 | price: $2.55
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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CoverNdikhokhele Bawo [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Barrett | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1318 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: percussion

Composer Barrett is getting quite the reputation for his excellent arrangements of native African music. Always true to the original source, this piece is no exception. In this setting optional solos can add to the drama of the performance.

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CoverNew Moon, The [level: Medium]
David N. Childs | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 708 | duration: 4:35 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

The Sara Teasdale poem is given stunning treatment, commencing with a dramatic a cappella opening, and progressing onward with sensitive and beautiful melodies accompanied by a supportive and inventive piano accompaniment.

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CoverNight Song [level: Medium]
J. Michael Saunders
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1541 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Singers will love this beautiful piece. The piano adds creative support and a bit of drama.

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CoverNigra sum [level: Medium]
Antonio Vivaldi, arr. Robert Sieving
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 997 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

Originally for viola , the piece has been skillfully arranged with great melodic interest in both voice parts, accompanied by a baroque-style piano accompaniment. This is a beautiful addition to the choral literature for treble singers.

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CoverNine Hundred Miles [level: Easy]
arr. Philip E. Silvey
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voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 439 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion. Great for younger singers. Also available for SA, SATB or SAB.

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CoverNine Hundred Miles [level: Easy]
arr. Philip E. Silvey
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 518 | duration: 3:00 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion. Also available for SA, TBB or SAB.

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CoverNoche de Paz [level: Medium]
arr. César Carrillo | Jerry McCoy Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 184 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

A tasteful setting of Silent Night with Spanish text.

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CoverNoel [level: Easy]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 470 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Ed Hughes does it again: a Christmas piece with a totally new dramatic flair. Easy, yet very effective, this piece combines bits of the CAROL OF THE BELLS, with SING WE NOEL.

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CoverNoel (SATB) [level: Difficult]
Naomi LaViolette
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1574 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano, drum

The music ”sways” as would a large bell. Add some dancers to this and it just might be the highlight of December.

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CoverNoel (SSA) [level: Difficult]
Naomi LaViolette
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1579 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano, drum

The music ”sways” as would a large bell. Add some dancers to this and it just might be the creative highlight of December.

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CoverNoel Nouvelet [level: Easy]
Michael Eglin | Nathan J. Kreitzer Choral Series
voicing: SSA or TBB or SSATBB | catalog number: SBMP 851 | duration: 2:20 | price: $2.75
accompaniment: a cappella

This arrangement has many possibilities: it may be performed by women, or by men, or a combination of the two. It would work well as a processional, would be effective sung in the round, and it could be done with instruments doubling the vocal parts.

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CoverNorwegian Alleluia [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1393 | duration: 3:10 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: a cappella

The word Alleluia gets elegant treatment in this beautiful piece. The bass anchors the music, while each of the three upper voices have their turn with melodies.

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CoverNow Touch the Air Softly [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1140 | duration: 6:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The exquisite poem by once U.S. poet laureate William Jay Smith inspired a beautifully crafted composition. Abundant with fine melodies, and blessed with a creative piano accompaniment, this promises to be a favorite of many choirs.

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CoverO Burning Mountain [level: Medium]
Neil Ginsberg, arr. Jacob Narverud |
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1205 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

The profound 13th century poetic prayer by Mechtild of Magdeburg has been dramatically set to music.

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CoverO Captain! My Captain! [level: Medium]
Jonathan Rippon
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1652 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Walt Whitman’s famous text is creatively set to music by British composer Jonathan Rippon in a fresh, modern a-cappella style where the voices serve as the accompaniment to the haunting melody. Perfect for the Sea-Shanty craze, this piece contains elements of nautical themes and musical imagery where each voice part is featured throughout. Moderate ranges and little divisi make this a great choice for high school and collegiate choral ensembles.

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CoverO Captain! My Captain! [level: Medium]
Jonathan Rippon
RELEASED: September 2024
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1799 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: a cappella

Now available for Tenor-Bass choirs, Walt Whitman’s famous text is creatively set in the style of a sea shanty with a fresh, modern a cappella approach. The haunting melody line is shared between several of the sections, and the background harmonies are covered with soft vocables that highlight the text, musical imagery, and nautical theme.

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CoverO Come Emmanuel [level: Medium]
arr. Daniel Schreiner
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1504 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

This is an extraordinary arrangement. Book-ended by solos, it is rich in creativity and will be the hit a of a Christmas program. Add drama to your concert by staging this to reflect the structure of the music, thereby creating a visual effect to support the aural.

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CoverO Come Emmanuel [level: Easy]
arr. Michael Touchi
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 390 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: keyboard

Composer Touchi demonstrates how a beautiful setting need not be difficult. With his tasteful piano accompaniment setting the tone, he has created a unique treatment of this favorite carol.

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CoverO Come, O Come Emmanuel [level: Medium]
arr. Mark D. Templeton
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 891 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella

A stunning setting of this favorite for the advanced male ensemble. Sing it in English or Latin.

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CoverO Eve! [level: Medium]
Frank J. La Rocca
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 895 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

In this sacred text, Mary celebrates Eve as 'my sister, my friend' - having been reconciled by the Child she carries. A beautiful, poignant piece that would be best performed in a reverberant hall. The recording was made in the Chapel at the University of Glasgow.

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CoverO Filii et Filiae [level: Easy]
Volckman Leirsring, arr. Dick Thompson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 92 | duration: 1:20 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

Dick Thompson has created a tasteful four part setting of the Leirsring eight part double choir setting. The antiphonal feeling is retained. An optional finger cymbal part adds color.

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CoverO magnum mysterium [level: Medium]
Kenneth L. DeJong
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1446 | duration: 2:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, oboe

This elegant setting is blessed with great melodies, enhanced by the contribution of an oboe.

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CoverO Magnum Mysterium [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 211 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

A contemporary motet using the Latin text and including the chant. Suitable for a good high school choir or beyond.

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CoverO magnum mysterium [level: Medium]
Mark Miller | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1304 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano; opt orch.

“Mysterium” abounds here, the ostinato style of the piano creating a quasi-mysterious soft texture beneath the singers. Dramatic from beginning to end, this is a unique addition to the many settings of this text.

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CoverO Mistress Mine [level: Medium]
Neil Ginsberg
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 446 | duration: c. 2:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Charming, with some fun staging possibilities for the creative male choir.

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CoverO My Love [level: Medium]
Matthew Emery
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1417 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The composer cleverly weaves the melody in and out of the four parts making this a joy to sing, and fascinating to hear. The left hand of the piano maintains the pulse, thereby anchoring this delightful piece.

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CoverO nata lux [level: Medium]
Ben Sides
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1361 | duration: 3:40 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

This is a beautiful setting of the Latin text, with a dramatic climax, a tender ending. and along the way, much melodic interest in all parts.

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CoverO Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice [level: Medium]
Haydn, arr. Jacob Narverud | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1186 | duration: 2:05 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano/optional strings

This exuberant piece is from Haydn’s Creation and can be sung in English or German. For the young choir it presents a wonderful vehicle for developing excellent vocal techniques; For the advanced choir it offers a splendid opportunity to demonstrate their finest singing.

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CoverO sacrum convivium [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 627 | duration: 5:00 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella

David Child's first published piece for men! Opening with the unison chant, then progressing to a short section for a small group or octet, the full group makes a hushed entrance which builds to the final full-voiced "alleluia." Great drama here.

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CoverO sacrum convivium [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1259 | duration: 5:45 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Lush, dense chords, and beautiful, soaring melodies are the hallmarks of this special composition. Commissioned by one of Denmark’s premier choirs, it is a welcome addition to the world of choral literature.

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CoverO, Mister Moon [level: Easy]
arr. Joshua Shank | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 733 | price: $2.010
accompaniment: piano

A jewel of a little piece especially suitable for the younger male choir. Great opener or closer.

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CoverOh Earth [level: Medium]
Evan Hammell
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1515 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Oh earth, oh dewy mother, breathe on us
Something of all thy beauty and thy might,”
So begins this dramatic musical tribute to earth. Audiences will love this piece.
A programming idea: open AND close with this, letting it come around again.

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CoverOh Had I Jubal's Lyre [level: Medium]
G.F. Handel, arr. Michael Mauldin | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 476 | duration: 2:55 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Originally a solo from Handel's oratorio Joshua, the composer has tastefully set it for mixed chorus. The ranges make it accessible to the young choir.

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CoverOh! Susanna [level: Easy]
Steven Foster, arr. D. Shawn Berry
voicing: SA or TB | catalog number: SBMP 609 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, violin, woodblock

Arranger Berry had super fun with Miss Susanna! The fiddle and the foot-tapping piano accompaniment set the stage for the singers.

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CoverOh! Susanna! [level: Medium]
Stephen Foster, arr. Clyde Thompson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 879 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano/4 hands; opt. instrument accompaniment available from the arranger - adding oboe, violin, and 2 French horns

Upbeat fun with two players at the keyboard, and lots of possibilities for adding a bit of staging and frolicking among the singers.

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CoverOh, my love's like a red, red rose [level: Easy]
R. Scott Coulter | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SSA / unison men | catalog number: SBMP 4 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

Unison men sing the melody; the women have a 3 part obbligato above them. A very popular piece with all age groups.

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CoverOh, What a Beautiful City [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1054 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The master arranger of spirituals has created a special rendering of this beloved piece. It has a glorious ending, making it a great closer for a concert or a stunning addition to church repertoire.

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CoverOld Tunes [level: Medium]
Tom T. Shelton Jr. | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1534 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, cello

The Sara Teasdale poem comes to life with this special piece, the fine cello and piano accompaniment elevating it to the level of an art song. It begins unison and grows at one point to four parts, one of these possibly being a soloist or unison choir. Adventuresome choirs will find this piece to be a very worthwhile challenge.

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CoverOm, Shanti, Om [level: Medium]
Judy A. Rose
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 1613 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: tabla, harmonium

The opening chant is in Hindu that translates peace be with you. The lyrics then move to English maintaining peace as the central theme. Vibrant music, tabla drum and harmonium accompaniment, this will be a highlight of a concert.

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CoverOn Christmas Night [level: Medium]
arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 289 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The English traditional carol here arranged for women.
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CoverOn Jordan’s Stormy Banks [level: Medium]
M. Durham, arr. Ken Berg | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 811 | duration: c. 3:10 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

The 19th century hymn tune is from the shape note tradition, originally published in Southern Harmony. The arranger skillfully moves the melody around among the voices, and builds the music to a rousing climax as the text takes us to the Promised Land.

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CoverOne Household, High and Low [level: Medium]
Andrew Maxfield | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1436 | duration: 1:50 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

Composed in the style of a Sacred Harp piece, this one really cooks. The melody lies in the tenor, and can be doubled at the octave as can the soprano part, thereby creating a delightful six parts. The Wendell Berry text ends “and all the earth shall sing.” May it be so!

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CoverOne River [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1567 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Set to an inspirational poem about giving, the music gives all singers a turn with the melodies making this a delight to both sing and to hear.

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CoverOne River [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1606 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The profound text uses the metaphor of a river that gives as it flows on its journey. The music gives all singers turns at delivering the melody making this special to sing.


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CoverOnly Light, Only Love [level: Medium]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 840 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

The text, taken from a sermon by Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.”

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CoverÓró Mo Bháidín [level: Easy]
arr. Ruth Boshkoff
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 820 | duration: 3:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, oboe

Fishing in small boats has a great, long history in Ireland. In this song, the fisherman says he “won’t be back until St. John’s Feast Day.” Depending on when he set sail, that could be a long time on the water. A charming song with text beginning in Gaelic and concluding in English. The Gaelic is written out as a transliteration.

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CoverOro My Currach [level: Medium]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 369 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

The Irish “currach” is a primitive, small but sturdy boat. This beautiful, expressive song expresses the boatman’s love for this precious boat and the sea on which he sails.

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