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May the Lord Bless You and Keep You [level: Medium]
Seth Houston | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1043 | duration: 4:40 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

A splendid setting of this beloved text, the piece opens with an optional bass solo and covers the entire dynamic range as it builds to a climax before thoughtfully returning to an elegant, quiet amen. The piano adds drama and interest as it tastefully embellishes the vocal lines.

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May Wind (Set Me Free) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud

RELEASED: July 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1745 | duration: c. 3:17 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Narverud’s setting of this evocative Sara Teasdale poem tells a story about how experiencing nature and music can inspire deep love and happiness. Soaring vocal lines combined with rich, dissonant harmonies and a rocking piano accompaniment make this a powerful piece that will resonate with choirs of all ages. The duple-against-triple patterns represent the conflict between Love and Stubbornness, which ultimately ends with the triplet pattern (Stubbornness) surrendering to Love (duple pattern) for a beautiful, empowering ending — “Love: Set Me Free!”

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Moh lee hwah [level: Easy]
arr. B. Wayne Bisbee

voicing: SA(T)B | catalog number: SBMP 847 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano; opt. hand chimes

Composer Bisbee has painted a beautiful picture of a Chinese garden. The gentle finger cymbals set the tone, the piano adding embellishment like a colorful blossom in the garden. To be sung in Chinese, there is a pronunciation guide for this easy text.

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Music Makers [level: Medium]
Laura Hawley | Jamie Hillman Choral Series

RELEASED: June 2022

voicing: Unison/2-part | catalog number: SBMP 1673 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Music Makers is a joyful piece celebrating creativity! Shimmering piano tremolo chords usher in the opening theme that climbs up a series of fourths to create an open, soaring feeling. Phrases filled with rhythmic vitality alternate with soaring sustained tones are supported by a vibrant, fun piano accompaniment.

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My Grandfather’s Clock [level: Medium]
arr. MB Krueger | Robert J. Ward Choral Series

voicing: TTBB - TB solos | catalog number: SBMP 1394 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Great tick-tock fun this one. A tenor soloist first tells the tale before the tune moves through the choir, only to be reiterated by a low bass. A great closer or encore, this is guaranteed to get a big round of applause.

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My Lord Good Lord [level: Medium]
Judy A. Rose

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1625 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Dramatic in its gospel style, this piece could be the highlight of a program.

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My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1213 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

Gibbs pulls out all the stops on this blockbuster arrangement. Great closer!

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My Spirit Is Uncaged [level: Medium]
Paul Rardin | Daniel Hughes Choral Series

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 771 | duration: 4:30 | price: $3.10
accompaniment: piano

Walt Whitman’s famous LEAVES OF GRASS provided the source for the text. Upbeat, energetic, rhythmic, dramatic -- this piece truly lets the spirit soar. A fine pianist will enjoy the rhythmic accompaniment. Note: the recording by the Choral Project is excellent, though taken at quite a fast clip!

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Naalah [level: Medium]
Joshua Shank

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 923 | duration: 6:50 | price: $2.45
accompaniment: oboe

Composer Shank moves to India for inspiration, setting this piece to a text by Mirza Ghalib, one of the most popular and influential poets of the Urdu language. To be sung in the original language (a transliteration is in the score), this is a fascinating, colorful piece, closely woven with motifs that run throughout. An oboe adds authentic color.

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Nada te turbe [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 334 | duration: 4:19 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: cello

text by Saint Teresa of Avila. Spain authored the sixteenth century sacred text, here rendered both in Spanish and in English. The accompanying cello first plays in the style of a guitar, then in a lyric counterpoint to the drama of the voices.

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Ndandihleli [level: Medium]
arr. Charlotte Botha

RELEASED: June 2022

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1687 | price: $2.40
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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Nishike mkono Bwana [level: Easy]
arr. Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1380 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

This Swahil song has all three voice parts equally involved throughout, with two solo opportunities part of the mix. Rhythmic and lively, it builds to a bravado ending. This is sure to be an audience pleaser.

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Norwegian Alleluia [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1393 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.15
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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O 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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Oh 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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Oh, 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: $2.25
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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Om, 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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Ose Shalom [level: Medium]
arr. Brant Adams | Robert J. Ward Choral Series

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1187 | duration: 4:50 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

This arrangement of a beloved traditional Israeli melody is a tour de force for the male choir. A lively piano accompaniment adds to the spirit of the piece. It is guaranteed to be a concert highlight.

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Pamugun [level: Difficult]
Francisco F. Feliciano | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 451 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

A showpiece by a renowned Filipino composer. For the advanced choir.

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Piping Tim [level: Easy]
arr. D. Shawn Berry | Gary Packwood Choral Series

voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 1449 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, flute

This beloved rollicking song will be an audience delight, their only problem being that they might wish they could sing along, A great closer.

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Plenty Good Room [level: Medium]
arr. René Clausen

voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 536 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Guaranteed to bring down the house, this arrangement really swings with classy jazz elements including a scat soloist (the part is written out in the score).

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Prairie Lullaby (Home on the Range) [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Narverud

RELEASED: June 2022

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1699 | duration: 4'30" | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

This classic American folk song has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for mixed choirs with piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with fresh, contemporary harmonies, a new verse, and an optional descant. Beautiful and accessible, this tender ballad will be a lovely addition to any program.

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Prairie Lullaby (Home on the Range) [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Narverud

RELEASED: August 2022

voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1701 | duration: 4'30" | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

This classic American folk song has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for mixed choirs with piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with fresh, contemporary harmonies, a new verse, and an optional descant. Beautiful and accessible, this tender ballad will be a lovely addition to any program.

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Prairie Lullaby (Home on the Range) [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Narverud

RELEASED: August 2022

voicing: SSA(A) | catalog number: SBMP 1700 | duration: 4'30" | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

This classic American folk song has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for mixed choirs with piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with fresh, contemporary harmonies, a new verse, and an optional descant. Beautiful and accessible, this tender ballad will be a lovely addition to any program.

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Promise [level: Medium]
Alec Schumacker

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1716 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Moonlight, a literal reflection of sunlight, is a promise that the sun is still shining -- even when the sun is not visible. Alec Schumacker musically paints these words in this rhythmic, exciting new piece! Set in mixed-meter and full of variety throughout. An active, articulate piano accompaniment keeps this one moving from start to finish. A great concert opener or closer for high school and collegiate mixed choral ensembles.

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Pure Imagination [level: Medium]
Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, arr. Matthew D. Nielsen

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1582 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano

The beloved song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory now offered in an excellent arrangement for treble choirs.

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Pure Imagination [level: Medium]
Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, arr. Matthew D. Nielsen

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1583 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The beloved song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory now offered in an excellent arrangement for men.

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Ride the Chariot [level: Difficult]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

RELEASED: March 2024

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1759 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

Now available for mixed choirs, this well-known Traditional Spiritual comes alive with a plethora of upbeat rhythms and drama in this lively setting. As can be expected from Stacey Gibbs's spiritual arrangements, a thrilling performance is sure to be given!

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Rise Up Shepherd [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

voicing: SATB - 2 tenor soloists | catalog number: SBMP 1437 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The audience will “rise up” after hearing this! There is plenty of drama with two solo tenors taking turns at embellishing the exuberant choir.

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Risseldy Rosseldy [level: Easy]
arr. Jay Broeker

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voicing: SA or Unison | catalog number: SBMP 310 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Great fun for the children's choir.

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Rockin’ Jerusalem [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series

voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1164 | duration: 2:10 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Another dramatic arrangement from talented, Mr. Gibbs, this has great rhythmic drive, lots of interplay among the voices, and a powerful ending. Yes, it really rocks!

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Rosa das Rosas [level: Medium]
arr. Ricardo Soto

RELEASED: June 2021

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1641 | duration: c. 3:32 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano, drum

To be sung in Spanish, this rhythmic and melodic piece will add color to a concert.

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San’bonani/Namhla Kudibene [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Barrett

voicing: SATB - 2 T solos | catalog number: SBMP 1422 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

A typical greeting in the Zulu culture, San’bonani is written with the call-and-response technique so strongly associated with traditional South African music. The soloists can be male or female and can take their time when performing their parts. This song can be used as an introduction to a program. It is intended to welcome the audience. The response from the choir “Hololo hololo” is jubilant and may contain ululating and other traditional African noises. Simple hand gestures and waving towards the audience are appropriate. The choir may choose to walk onto stage while singing this piece. For an authentic performance, see the Tuks Camerata performance on YouTube.

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San’bonani/Namhla Kudibene [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Barrett

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1499 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Here we have a medley of two upbeat songs. San’bonani is a traditional greeting song in the Zulu Culture and Namhla Kudibene is a war song from the Xhosa culture. They pair nicely, both dramatic in their impact.

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Shady Grove [level: Medium]
arr. James Owen Bowyer

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1489 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Upbeat fun, this lively tune will be a bright spot in a program.

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Shenandoah [level: Medium]
arr. Matthew and Shelly Armstrong | Peter A. Eklund Choral Series

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1386 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, cello

Start with a short piano introduction, add a cello and then a superbly creative vocal rendition and you have something extra special. This would be a great concert closer.

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She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain [level: Easy]
arr. D. Shawn Berry | Gary Packwood Choral Series

voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 1522 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, wood blocks

This is pure fun. It will be a delight to perform, and is one that audiences will love hearing.

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Sicut locutus est [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Narverud

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1570 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

A favorite Bach piece from his Magnificat is here arranged in four parts making it accessible to many choirs. As is typical with Bach, all parts are melodic making singing this a special joy for all.

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Sing On! [level: Easy]
Lane Johnson

voicing: 2 part | catalog number: SBMP 1416 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

This clever piece can be sung by SA, or treble and bass. If the latter, the basses are to sing the top part an octave lower, the treble to sing the lower part. The uplifting text will appeal to many.

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Sing On! [level: Medium]
Lane Johnson

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1491 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

Words of wisdom here suggest we keep the music going and “sing on.” Upbeat with melodies worthy of a hit song, this is a winner.

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Sing On! [level: Medium]
Lane Johnson

RELEASED: January 2022

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1668 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

"Whatever comes your way, sing on! Keep your music going... sing on!" A great concert piece for SATB voices, SA and now SSA. Carefully crafted melodic lines with exciting rhythms lie over a lovely harmonic progression that is supported and enhanced by a flowing piano part. The uplifting text and spirit of the piece will appeal to singers and audience members alike.

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Sing to Me [level: Medium]
Reginal Wright

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1615 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: violin, piano

The poem urges us to be jubilant and glad. The music is hence designed to brighten our day with a violin adding special punctuation to the message.

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Sing Unto the Sky [level: Medium]
Karen Marrolli | Kyle Pederson Choral Series

RELEASED: July 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1742 | duration: c. 3'00 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: Hand Drum

This bold and exciting new piece by composer Karen Marrolli was inspired by the wild beauty of the High Desert of New Mexico. The delicate relationship between resources and inhabitants in this area of the world highlights our responsibility to be good stewards of the Earth. The music begins simply and builds throughout, illustrating both a growing urgency and a growing and varied chorus of voices coming together to give thanks. SATB a cappella, with a hand drum, this hearty new work makes for an excellent concert/festival opener or processional. The composer provides opportunities in the score for optional solos/small groups, hand claps, and stomps.

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Sing! [level: Medium]
Tom T. Shelton Jr.

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1531 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

This is a big piece that starts small and grows. Originally conceived to be performed by more than one choir, it also adapts well for the adventuresome choir that wants to end a program with a stunning performance.

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Sisi ni moja (We Are One) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series

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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1439 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.90
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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