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CoverWithin the Circles of Our LIves [level: Medium]
Giselle Wyers | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 1395 | duration: 4:25 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

The profound text by Wendell Berry offers some possibilities for choirs wishing to add a bit of staging to their performance. The composer, reflecting on the text, uses ascending intervals of the fifth, sixth, and fourth as motives symbolic of a circle. At the conclusion, the sopranos having been together throughout, now divide into two parts, echoing each other to add to the drama of the ending. This is a cleverly constructed composition that will delight singers as they bring it to life.

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CoverWondrous Morning Star [level: Medium]
arr. Phillip Keveren
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1278 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano; opt. orchestra

A beautiful addition to the Christmas repertoire, treble choirs will love singing this and audiences will love hearing it. An orchestral accompaniment is available from the arranger.

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CoverWoven Together [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1151 | duration: 6:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano; opt. inst. ens.

Based on a pentatonic Sacred Harp tune, this piece affords several performance options beyond SATB. The introduction could allow a procession; a children’s chorus could sing one of the verses; a program insert could invite the audience join in on one verse. Composed for a massed choir event, it is that rare piece that can serve this purpose. The uplifting text advocates togetherness and thankfulness and speaks to all ages.

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CoverWrite On My Heart [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
RELEASED: August 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1753 | duration: c. 4’52 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

“Only you I choose among the entire world.” A gorgeous and timeless piece by David N. Childs for SATB choir with piano, set to a passionate and thought-provoking text by Rumi. Lush choral writing, interesting and soaring vocal lines for all, and a stunning piano accompaniment make this a must-sing for any advanced mixed choral ensemble.

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CoverWuh-Duh-Yuh Do with a Drunken Sailor? [level: Medium]
arr. Allen Koepke | Peter A. Eklund Choral Series
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 782 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

You can almost feel the rocking of the sea in this clever arrangement. Full of clever mischief, this will be one the guys will love.

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CoverYe Jaliya-o [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 726 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: percussion

From the notes by the composer: I am an admirer of traditional West African music, with its direct simplicity and wonderful rhythmic complexity. I have composed an original piece of music with text excerpts from “The Pulse of Life” by Catherine De Vinck interwoven with the dominant Lambango lyric:

“Ye Jaliya-o, Allah le ka Jaliya da”
Oh music, God created music.

The “you are the heart, you are the sound....” “Pulse of Life” chant begins as an undercurrent that rises and falls until it overtakes the piece. The rhythms in this piece are clearly African influenced, as is its tonality. The raised fourth (C sharp) is characteristic of Sauta, one of the kora traditional tunings. The kora is a 21 s. Also available in SSA.

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CoverYe Jaliya-o [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSA div. | catalog number: SBMP 734 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: percussion

From the notes by the composer: I am an admirer of traditional West African music, with its direct simplicity and wonderful rhythmic complexity. I have composed an original piece of music with text excerpts from “The Pulse of Life” by Catherine De Vinck interwoven with the dominant Lambango lyric: “Ye Jaliya-o, Allah le ka Jaliya da” Oh music, God created music. The “you are the heart, you are the sound....” “Pulse of Life” chant begins as an undercurrent that rises and falls until it overtakes the piece. The rhythms in this piece are clearly African influenced, as is its tonality. The raised fourth (C sharp) is characteristic of Sauta, one of the kora traditional tunings. The kora is a 21 string harp-lute played by the griots as a lead instrument. Also available in SATB

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CoverYemaya Assessu: A Hymn of Thanksgiving [level: Medium]
arr. Judy A. Rose
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1537 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: percussion

Starting with a unison chant, this piece with African roots gradually adds layers of sound, building to a dramatic ending. The celebratory text lauds the value of water in our world and introduces the enchanting legend of the Goddess Yemaya.

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CoverYou [level: Medium]
James Keller
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1713 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: flute, piano

A new, alluring love song for mixed choirs of any size. Heartfelt and romantic, with powerful poetry, rich harmonies, and a beautiful flowing piano accompaniment. The flute obbligato is the icing on top and is available as a free PDF download at SBMP.COM

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CoverYou Are the Music [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 804 | duration: c. 4:45 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Inspired by the sensitive, imaginative text, the composer has painted a glorious picture with soaring melodies, building to a dramatic climax, supported along the way by an artistic piano accompaniment. Wonderful for the large choir. Read the poem

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CoverYou Are the Song [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1552 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Set to a engaging text by Robert Bode, and supported by a stylish accompaniment, this is a precious piece that singers and audiences will love.

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CoverYou Cannot Lose My Love [level: Medium]
Sara Groves, arr. Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 824 | duration: 2:15 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The song, by an established pop-gospel singer/composer, tells us “you will lose a lot of things, but you cannot lose my love.” A tender love song, beautifully arranged.

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CoverYour Heart Is My Heart [level: Medium]
Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1455 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The text offers loving solace to the many victims of breast cancer. The composer created a poignant and at times dramatic setting of the text. Here is a song worth singing.

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CoverYour Heart Is My Heart [level: Medium]
Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1479 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

The text offers loving solace to the many victims of breast cancer. The composer created a poignant and dramatic setting. Here is a song worth singing.

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CoverYour Soul Is Song [level: Medium]
Daniel Hughes | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1157 | duration: 6:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

As the music builds to its peak, it travels through lush harmonies, with much textual overlay adding to the intensity of the journey. After a final dramatic choral splash the music peacefully ends with the simple unity of a soul-felt song. Beautiful.

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CoverYove, Malay Mome [level: Medium]
Alexander Tanev, ed. Gabriel Hristova | Bulgaria Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 871 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

An energetic dance tune by a 20th century eminent Bulgarian composer. The piece has a permanent place in the Bulgarian choral repertoire, often being chosen for tours and contests. Both Bulgarian and a transliteration appear in the score.
Pronunciation: hear the Bulgarian text recited by Gabriela Hristrova FREE Download

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CoverZekiel [level: Medium]
arr. Allen Koepke
voicing: SATB div./tenor solo | catalog number: SBMP 642 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

A tenor soloist is featured in this show-stopper arrangement of Ezekiel Saw the Wheel.

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CoverZing Uh Boo Day [level: Medium]
Allen Koepke
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1069 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Liven up the action for your choir with this zinger of a piece. Composer/poet Koepke has created a strictly for fun bit of nonsense, providing us with a meaning-of-life spoof. A few nonsense syllables form the “profound” refrain as they answer life’s difficult questions. Rhythmic drive, high energy, three parts all the way, an upbeat piano adds to the mix. Singers will love to “zing” out on this one.

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Cover’O Sole Mio [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Narverud
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voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1364 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The beloved Italian song has been tastefully arranged for 3-part men. The pure Italian vowels make this a great teaching tool while introducing the singers to a special art song.

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