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CoverAgnus Dei [level: Difficult]
Jacob Narverud
voicing: SSAATTBB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1471 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Given a good acoustic this unique setting taken from a movement of Narverud’s Missa de Cinque Terre will be a stunning addition to a concert.

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CoverI Hear America Singing [level: Medium]
Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1475 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

This vibrant, dramatic setting of the famous Walt Whitman poem would make a great concert opener or closer or centerpiece for a concert. A rhythmic piano accompaniment adds great style and substance to the composition, while the singers, at times in unison, deliver a spirited rendering of the text

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CoverIPharadisi [level: Easy]
arr. Brad Richmond
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1468 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: djembe

This traditional South African song celebrates life and the paradise that is to come. An upbeat a cappella texture is punctuated with the rhythmic text and singable melody in a dynamic world music selection that makes a terrific opening procession or concert closer!

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CoverLeap Free of the Cage [level: Medium]
Connor J. Koppin
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1474 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

The text by Rumi offers a profound metaphor for living. The composer illuminates this with the music taking flight as it leaps freely. A colorful, exciting piece is the result.

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CoverMars Over the Horizon [level: Medium]
Debra Scroggins
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1463 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

This could be titled Bach Goes to Mars, the piano part being based on a beloved Bach Prelude. The choir tells the story, while the piano adds drama, at one point taking us “up in the air.” And alas, the ending leaves us a bit suspended, suggesting perhaps that this is not quite done. Unique and special best describe this composition.

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CoverMissa de Cinque Terre [level: Difficult]
Jacob Narverud
voicing: SAATBB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1464 | duration: 20:00 | price: $12.95
accompaniment: a cappella

This five movement mass, set to the traditional Latin text, is dramatic in its creative approach. Inspired by famous villages in Italy, it reflects their unique beauty with colorful choral writing that builds to the final glorious Agnus Dei.

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CoverMy Lord, What a Morning [level: Medium]
arr. Stuart P. O’Neil
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1485 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Beautifully arranged with an optional soprano solo and no divisi until the final chord, this will especially appeal to smaller choirs, or to large choirs opting to sing in the round.

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CoverSearching Love [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1478 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Poet Euan Tait’s take on finding love is here met with a beautiful choral setting. A flowing piano accompaniment underlies the beautiful melodies. This will be a joy to sing and to hear.

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CoverSoul Light [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1459 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

The poem suggests that one day we may be stars dazzling the sky. Composer Arnesen has created great melodic interest for all as this musical voyage grows from an innocent beginning, builds to a dramatic climax, then leaves us as it began, pensive and quiet. Beautiful best describes this creative piece.

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CoverThe Eyes of the Heart [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1465 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: organ

Sub-titled “A New Psalm 121,” poet Euan Tait has added his own verse to a beloved Psalm. Starting in unison, this special piece builds to a dramatic ending.

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CoverThe Master Speed [level: Medium]
Tyler Stampe
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1460 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The Robert Frost poem gets elegant treatment in this setting. With melodic interest in all parts, it will be a delight to both sing and hear.

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CoverTo a Friend [level: Medium]
Giselle Wyers | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1472 | 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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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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