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CoverAgnus Dei [level: Easy]
Daniel Schreiner
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1206 | duration: 5:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

A master of style without venturing into “difficult,” the composer has created a sophisticated setting of this beloved Latin text.

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CoverAngels and Shepherds [level: Medium]
Daniel Schreiner
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1195 | duration: c. 4:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, trumpet

A jewel of a Christmas piece, the shepherds tell their story, the angels sing the beloved carol that has them “heard on high,” and the piano and trumpet add stylish accompaniment. Have a listen and you will want to program this.

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CoverAwake My Song [level: Easy]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1514 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

“Awake my song. Once a dream now a reality.” A special message is here delivered via beautiful music and great style.

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CoverBeati in domo Domini [level: Medium]
James G. Kantor | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1114 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: flute

The opening chant could be repeated to accommodate a procession making this a dramatic opening for a concert. Following the chant the music becomes rhythmic and upbeat, with hand claps and finger snaps adding aural and visual excitement. A high-spirited flute adds special color to the performance. Also available for SSA.

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CoverClimb! [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1631 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

Every story has a song, so says the delightful text of this piece. Singers will love singing this.

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CoverDance 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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CoverDance Your Future [level: Medium]
Neil Ginsberg
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SAB/Three-Part Mixed | catalog number: SBMP 1769 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

“Come, dance your dance! The whole world sings. Come dance your future now!” Composer Ginsberg has written a fun and inspiring new piece for middle level ensembles. SAB or Three-Part Mixed, the Baritone part is written to accommodate changing voices. The piano part rocks and supports the voices throughout, making this highly accessible and enjoyable to teach, sing, and perform. A perfect concert opener or closer!

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CoverGloria [level: Medium]
Debra Lynn | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 480 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, opt. handbells

GLORIA was composed for choirs with substantially fewer male than female members. The piece presents opportunities for choirs to gain a sense of accomplishment and understanding: Themes are anticipated in the accompaniment making pitches easier to find and changes in patterns easier to remember. Short a cappella sections help give singers a sense of accomplishment and offer an effective chance in texture for listeners. The use of polyphony makes all parts important; unison singing adds to the strength of the piece.

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CoverGood-Night [level: Medium]
Matthew Emery | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1203 | duration: 3:25 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

A charming piece, the Paul Laurence Dunbar text paints a beautiful picture of an atmosphere conducive to a bringing on a pleasant night’s sleep.

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CoverHands Across the Universe [level: Easy]
David N. Childs
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 985 | duration: 4:25 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

Composer Childs turned lyricist, captures the legendary power of song in this meaningful text, and creates a song that needs to be sung. The middle verse: May our song of joy reach across the universe; may it touch upon the hearts of people in the world. Also available for SA.


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CoverHands 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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CoverHeartbeat [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1657 | 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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CoverHine 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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CoverHodie [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
BEST SELLER
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1738 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Now available for SAB choirs, this rhythmic and dramatic BEST SELLER is the perfect way to open or close your holiday concert. The traditional Latin text is given a perfectly crafted modern setting with optional body percussion and driving piano accompaniment. A short contrasting lyrical section and an optional descant that soars above the final statement bring breadth and sweep in a piece that will be a holiday highlight.

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CoverHold 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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CoverHow Lovely is Your Dwelling [level: Easy]
Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 106 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: keyboard, fl

An upbeat setting of Psalm 84. Perfect for the church choir with few or no tenors.


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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: $2.40
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 Will Lift Mine Eyes to the Hills [level: Easy]
David N. Childs | David N. Childs Sacred Choral Series
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 667 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: keyboard

Unison then 2 parts with some treble divisi at the end, the composer has set a beautiful melody with everyone getting a turn at it.


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CoverIf Music Be the Food of Love [level: Medium]
Andrew Miller
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1013 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, violin or flute

Great passion, a glorious melody, and a fine accompaniment, together make this a very special piece.

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CoverIf You Want to go [level: Medium]
Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1476 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

The profound text based on an African saying tells us “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Stylish and upbeat, this will be fun to sing and a pleasure to hear.

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CoverIt Sings in Me [level: Easy]
Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 808 | duration: 2:36 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

A charming piece for spring. Lots of melodic writing for all three voice parts, with support and interest added by a sparkling piano accompaniment.

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CoverJambo [level: Medium]
Teddy Kalanda Harrison - arr. Jacob Narverud
BEST SELLER
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1146 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: percussion

The Kenyan composer received world-wide recognition and platinum certification with his group Them Mushroom’s recording of his piece. Now available in an exciting choral arrangement, it is bound to be a favorite.

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CoverJoin Me Now in Song [level: Medium]
Jeremy M. Nabors
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SAB/3-Part-Mixed | catalog number: SBMP 1761 | duration: 2'09 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Joyful and welcoming, this original piece is a strong way to open any concert. A buoyant, Baroque-style piano accompaniment doubles the voices throughout, making this highly accessible for developing ensembles. The vocal ranges are ideal for middle level choirs, and optional cue notes in the Baritone part are written to accommodate changing voices. Several sections are in unison or octaves, and each vocal part has a unique melody of their own. When all three parts are combined, a lovely tapestry of music is formed. Fantastic!

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CoverLoch Lomand [level: Easy]
arr. Ashley F. Nelson
voicing: SAB or SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1218 | duration: 2:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A fun, upbeat arrangement with a lower voice ostinato setting the pace, the conservative ranges will work for singers young and old.

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CoverLong Ago (In the Bleak Midwinter) [level: Medium]
Gustav Holst, arr. Jacob Narverud
BEST SELLER
voicing: SAB/Three-Part Mixed | catalog number: SBMP 1779 | duration: c. 4'30 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano and optional string quartet

A new twist on a timeless carol, this BEST SELLER is now available for developing mixed choirs! SAB or Three-Part Mixed, the Baritone part is written to accommodate changing voices. Narverud’s setting of Christina Rossetti’s poem features Holst’s original melody along with new connective material between the verses and beautiful modern harmonies. Paired with an artistic piano accompaniment and optional string parts, it is a lovely statement for the season.

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CoverNine Hundred Miles [level: Medium]
arr. Philip E. Silvey
BEST SELLER
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 545 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.40
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 SATB.

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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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CoverPat-a-Pan [level: Easy]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 780 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

A charming setting of this long-time favorite carol.

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CoverSisi ni moja (We Are One) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
BEST SELLER
voicing: SA(T)B | catalog number: SBMP 1338 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, djembe

Ever clever, composer Narverud came up with a highly rhythmic celebratory composition. The title translates “We are one”, the theme being that all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design, and the singers deliver the message, at times sounding as though there should be a campfire at the center of their circle. This BEST SELLER is great fun, a profound message, and an intriguing piece. See composer notes below for pronunciation.

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CoverSisi ni moja (We Are One) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
BEST SELLER
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1646 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, djembe

Ever clever, composer Narverud came up with a highly rhythmic celebratory composition. The title translates “We are one”, the theme being that all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design, and the singers deliver the message, at times sounding as though there should be a campfire at the center of their circle. This BEST SELLER is great fun, a profound message, and an intriguing piece. See composer notes below for pronunciation.

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CoverThe Four-Leaf Clover [level: Medium]
Kevin T. Padworski
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1532 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

This delightful piece set to a whimsical poem will be a favorite of singers and audiences. A sprightly piano accompaniment adds color and support for the melodies of the singers.

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CoverThe Little Creek [level: Easy]
Matt Carlson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2022
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1672 | duration: c. 4:30 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano; opt. guitar

“Every door you enter you find a piece of something inside you never knew.” Choirs will love this inspiring text that brings comfort to those in times of struggle. Character building texts of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and self-worth are set beautifully to music that is accessible for choirs of any level. It features unison melodies that are excellent opportunities to build your choir’s legato tone, along with part writing that is quick to learn and satisfying to sing. This piece speaks to the heart of what it means to be human, and it is sure to be an all-time favorite of singers and audience alike!

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CoverThere Is Another Sky [level: Easy]
Seth Burk
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1310 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The charming Emily Dickinson poem has been perfectly set for young singers with lots of melodic interest for all, great style in the piano part, and enough challenge to keep the singers engaged.

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CoverThis Is the Morning That Will Rise [level: Medium]
Matthew Emery | Jamie Hillman Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SAB. opt. T | catalog number: SBMP 1773 | duration: 4'21 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

A lyrical new piece for mixed choirs — SAB with an optional Tenor part, and piano accompaniment. Stylistic features include offbeat rhythms paired with modern harmonies and a contrasting piano part. Uplifting lyrics make this an enjoyable song to learn and to perform.

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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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CoverUnending Flame [level: Easy]
Paul Carey
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 791 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.50
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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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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CoverWhat Child Is This? [level: Medium]
Kyle Johnson
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1264 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, flute

This charming arrangement has the flute offering a touch of The First Noel bridging the verses. All singers get their turn singing the melody, the piano contributes, often adding rhythmic contrast, and a short a cappella section leads to the final majestic “Raise the song on high.”

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