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CoverTo the Holy Spirit [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 838 | 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: SBMP 1225 | 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: SBMP 703 | 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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CoverToboggan! [level: Medium]
Mona Lyn Reese | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1038 | 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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CoverTread Softly [level: Medium]
Connor Koppin | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1447 | 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: SBMP 1117 | 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: SBMP 802 | 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: SBMP 1377 | 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: SBMP 705 | 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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CoverTuimbe Kwa Furaha [level: Medium]
Robert Begisen
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1781 | duration: 2'52 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: drum, shaker

Translated as “Let’s sing with Joy!”, here is another cheerful original by Kenyan composer Robert Jim Begisen for treble choirs, a cappella, with optional percussion. Written in Swahili, and complete with a phonetic pronunciation guide and translation. Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this piece is great fun and quick to learn. This works well with treble choirs of all levels and sizes.

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CoverTuli Tuli [level: Easy]
arr. Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1477 | 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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CoverTum Balalaika [level: Easy]
arr. Jay Broeker | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
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voicing: Unison or SA | catalog number: SBMP 228 | 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: SBMP 697 | 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: SBMP 1406 | 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: SBMP 542 | 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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CoverTurning the Pages [level: Easy]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1755 | price: $2.90
accompaniment: piano

Written for the Australian Children’s Choir, this new pop/musical-theatre style choral piece by Daniel Brinsmead is joyful, catchy, and fun! Speech-driven original lyrics, a rocking piano accompaniment, and accessible vocal writing in mostly two-parts throughout. Treble choirs of all ages will love singing this: “I’m turning the pages of a story unwritten…the story of my life!” 

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CoverTurtle Dove [level: Easy]
arr. Merrilee Webb
voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 76 | price: $2.15
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 Grenadiers [level: Medium]
Robert Schumann, arr. Robert Sieving | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1149 | 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 Sisters, The [level: Easy]
arr. Joshua Shank | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 936 | 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: SBMP 411 | 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: SBMP 291 | 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: SBMP 980 | 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: SBMP 1219 | 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: Medium]
Kousaku Dan, arr. Rachel Stenson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 974 | 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: SBMP 995 | 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: SBMP 284 | 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: SBMP 896 | 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: SBMP 788 | 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: SBMP 791 | 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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CoverUpon the Heights [level: Medium]
Ben Sides
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1362 | 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: SBMP 650 | 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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CoverVenite adoremus [level: Difficult]
Pawel Łukaszewski | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1153 | 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: SBMP 866 | 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: SBMP 1483 | 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: SBMP 1315 | 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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CoverVidi Aquam [level: Medium]
Kevin T. Padworski
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1810 | duration: 2'30" | 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, 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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CoverViva la Quince Brigada [level: Easy]
arr. D. Shawn Berry | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 512 | 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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CoverVive L' Amour [level: Medium]
arr. Terry J. Barham | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 457 | duration: 1:35 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

A rollicking arrangement that boys will love. The ranges suit a junior high choir, but other age groups will also enjoy this arrangement.

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CoverVivos Voco [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 615 | duration: 5:40 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano, handbells

The text consists of Virtutes, literally, "moral virtues," the name given to the short statements inscribed (primarily in Latin) on church tower bells in medieval times. Bells rang outward, chasing away the evil spirits that were believed to hover over the rooftops, and upward, as prayers to the heavens. Not only were church bells rung to ward off evil spirits, but to protect the faithful from storms, fires, human enemies and disease. VIVOS VOCO I call the living FLEO MORTUA I cry for the dying MORTUOS PLANGO I wail for the dead CONSOLO VIVA I console the living DISSIPO VENTOS I disperse the winds COMPELLO NUBILA I drive away the overcast of the sky The composer has provided great drama with handbells ringing high above the choir, as well as the piano doing its best to be imitative of bells. A very dramatic piece that is excellent for the large choir.

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CoverVoces Lucis [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1047 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano, cello

Poet Charles Anthony Silvestri created an intriguing poem for the composer about the “Voices of light.” To be sung in Latin, a beautiful choral melody develops into an interwoven tapestry involving the four voice parts. The texture is made special by the cello countermelodies and the artistic piano accompaniment. With no divisi, this elegant piece will appeal to many choirs.

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CoverWade in de water [level: Medium]
arr. Allen Koepke
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 227 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Hold your hats, this one will raise the house. A favorite of honor choirs.

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CoverWade in the Water [level: Easy]
arr. Ashley Nelson
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1434 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

This arrangement really swings. Not difficult, it will be a bright spot on a program.

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CoverWade in the Water [level: Medium]
arr. Nina Gilbert | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 179 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: tuba

The tuba opens this setting with a simple rendition of the melody. Later as the piece progresses and the choral writing gets more involved, the tuba is there to help build the drama.

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CoverWade in the Water [level: Medium]
arr. Marion Verhaalen | Sharon Hansen Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 690 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.55
accompaniment: opt. piano

The arranger has woven a subtle, flowing accompaniment, breathing new life into this spiritual. The solid vocal writing can stand alone without the piano should the need or the spirit of the moment demand.

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CoverWait With Me [level: Medium]
Coleman Peterson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1715 | duration: c. 3’55” | price: $2.90
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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CoverWait With Me [level: Medium]
Coleman Peterson
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1744 | duration: c. 3’55 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

Powerful harmonies. Captivating lyrics. High school and college Tenor-Bass 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 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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CoverWalk in Jerusalem [level: Difficult]
arr. Paul Rardin | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 348 | duration: 6:00 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano or a cappella

Arranger Rardin is at it again, here with a gospel rock setting of the wonderful spiritual. Dig in and enjoy the fun this one provides. Audiences are guaranteed to love it. (Note: the recording is a cappella - the piano version was created after this recording was made)

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CoverWalk in Jerusalem [level: Medium]
spiritual, arr. Paul Rardin | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 352 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

Arranger Rardin is at it again, here with a gospel rock setting of the wonderful spiritual. Dig in and enjoy the fun this one provides. Audiences are guaranteed to love it.

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CoverWalk Together Children [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Lori Hetzel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1273 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

At last, prolific composer Gibbs has given women a turn at one of his spirituals. They will love singing this special arrangement.

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CoverWalkers with the Dawn [level: Difficult]
Luke D. Rosen | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1562 | price: $3.20
accompaniment: piano

The Langston Hughes text comes to vivid life in this highly rhythmic piece that might have listeners covertly tapping their feet.

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In Starlight - SATB
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