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A cuckoo flew out of the woods arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee Delightful, upbeat piece suitable for all ages.
Unison - flute, piano, opt. triangle [difficulty level: easy]

catalog number: SBMP 239



performed by: Sacramento Childrens Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor [© all rights reserved]

see the music CD recording available ORDER HERE flute part, SBMP 239.1 - FREE DOWNLOAD

A Daffodil, Too! by B. Wayne Bisbee
Whimsy abounds in this delightful unison piece. Perfect for spring.
unison - piano [difficulty level: medium]

catalog number: POD 370



performed by: Sacramento Children's Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Across the Western Ocean Traditional sea chantey - arr. John F. Campbell series: Robert J. Ward
The piano rolls like the ocean, the singers tell a tale that has historical significance.
2 part treble - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 425

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African Lullaby arr. Joan Szymko
The arranger cleverly weaves together two folk lullabies of African origin: the soothing African American song, “Angels Watching Over Me” and “Abiyoyo,” from the Bantu people of southern Africa. Choirs of all ages will enjoy this beautiful arrangement.
SSA - piano, hand drum - duration: 2:00 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 809
see and hear the music: Scorch
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Agnus Dei by Jan Dismas Zelenka, arr. Robert Sieving
The Czech Baroque composer left a large legacy of wonderful music, including this little gem from one of his masses. Treble choirs of all ages will love singing this fine piece.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:40
catalog number: SBMP 910
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All Things Bright and Beautiful by Philip Silvey
A charming setting with its text excerpted from the famous Cecil Alexander poem. Syncopation gives it a contemporary style, while some staccato writing adds to its color. It includes unison, 2-part harmony, occasionally a counter-melody for the lower part, and some 3 part divisi to emphasize the climatic moments.
2-part treble - piano - duration: c. 3:30 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 749
featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session
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Amazing Grace American folk song - arr. Michael Mauldin
A simply wonderful arrangement for the beginning treble or male ensemble.
SA or TB - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 424
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America the Beautiful Ward, arr. Munsen/Golemo
Written for a massed choir of children with soloist, this is a most useful setting of this favorite patriotic piece. Perform it with piano or brass accompaniment, with or without a soloist.
SA - piano; opt. brass/perc. [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 353
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inst. score/parts - SBMP 353.1 - $20.00 - ORDER HERE
And Nature Smiled by Allen Koepke
Girls love this inspirational song.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]

catalog number: SBMP 36



performed by: Indianapolis Youth Chorale, Tim Brimmer, conductor [© all rights reserved]
see and hear the music CD Octavos One ORDER HERE
And One Bee by Charles K. Hoag
choral series: Janeal Krehbiel
The whimsical poem by Emily Dickinson comes to life, complete with the buzzing of the bee.
SA - piano - duration: 1:15 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 779

performed by: Lawrence Children's Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Animal Verses of Ogden Nash by Marion Verhaalen
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
9 short pieces: The Duck, The Wapiti, The Seagull, The Pigeon, The Lamb, The Firefly, The Octopus, The Porcupine, and The Panther. This little suite of pieces is both great fun and highly artistic in its demeanor.
duration: 4:30 [Difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 721

performed by: the Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Animalia: Candy Lion, The Frog, Turtle Tango by Earl J. Reisdorff
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
Wonderful texts, delightful music. The final tango dances off the page.
unison - piano - duration: 3:40 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number SBMP 781
Candy Lion:
The Frog:
Turtle Tango:
recording by: Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session
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Angels in the Early Morning by John Burge Text by Emily Dickinson
series: Mary Alice-Stollak
A shear delight with its colorful melody, delightful text, and sprightly piano accompaniment, choirs will love to sing this piece. It is the second movement of Angel's Voices, a five movement work for SA and orchestra or piano.
Unison - piano, Duration - 3:15 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 616


performed by: The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Angels' Voices by John Burge
series: Mary Alice-Stollak
A five movement work for treble voices with piano or orchestra OR BRASS BAND accompaniment. Wonderful for any time of the year, and special for the Christmas season. This is a charming, impressive work for the children's chorus.
SA - piano or orchestra
Duration - 21 minutes

HEAR THE MUSIC (piano version)
The Night
Angels in the Early Morning (also published separately)
Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make
The Infinite Meadows of Heaven
God Sendeth His Angel Sleep
performed by: The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak [© all rights reserved]
SEE THE MUSIC (scorch files for the piano version)
The Night
Angels in the Early Morning (also published separately)
Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make
The Infinite Meadows of Heaven
God Sendeth His Angel Sleep

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SBMP 617 - piano/vocal version [Conductor score & piano part] - ORDER HERE
SBMP 617.1 - Choral score - ORDER HERE



SBMP 617.5 - CD of piano/vocal version performed by The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak - ORDER HERE

RENT ORCHESTRA VERSION
SBMP 617.4 - Orchestral parts are available only as a rental - $700.00 - contact publisher to request a contract
see the conductors score - Conductor score with Orchestra - PDF file

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Answer to a Child's Question by Timothy Strang
The text of Samuel Taylor Coleridge provided composer Strang with a wonderful opportunity to write a piece with great appeal to young people.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 98
see and hear the music - SCORCH singers learn the music ORDER HERE flute part - SBMP 98.5 - FREE DOWNLOAD

Antonio by Jay Broeker
Perfect for young singers. The piece has an octave range (e1 - e2), is mostly unison, and when in 2 parts, both are melodic. The poem by Laura E. Richards is delightful. First verse:
Antonio, Antonio
Was tired of living alonio.
He thought he would woo
Miss Lissamy Lu,
Miss Lissamy Lucy Molonio.

2 equal voices - piano - duration: 2:40 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 873
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Arrow and The Song, The by Joshua Shank
Longfellow's poem about friendship is given dramatic, haunting treatment here. Simple but effective, and great to sing.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 597


performed by: Hopkins High School Bel Canto - conducted by Matthew Culloton [© all rights reserved]
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Arrow and the Song, The by Nancy Grundahl
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem is giving sprightly treatment with a colorful piano accompaniment enhanced by a cello.
SSA - piano, cello
duration: 4:30 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 753
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read the poem
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cello part - SBMP 753.1 - FREE DOWNLOAD
Ave Maria by Joan Szymko
All the beauty of Renaissance vocal lines in a dramatic, contemporary setting. Conservative ranges will allow many age groups to enjoy this beautiful piece.
SSA - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 292

performed by: Sacramento Chilren's Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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hear the music - Midi Recording
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Battle Hymn of the Republic Steffe - arr. Munsen/Golemo
There are many possibilities for this dramatic arrangement: sing it in unison, use a soloist on the first verse, sing it in two parts, add a brass/percussion ensemble.
SA - piano/opt. brass ensemble (3 trpt, 3 trb, tuba, Fr hn, 2 percussion) [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 441
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brass parts - SBMP 441.1 - $15.00 - ORDER HERE Beautiful Dreamer Stephen Foster- arr. Ronald A. Nelson
A beautiful arrangement of this favorite.
SA or TB or unison - keyboard [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 197

performed by: Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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The composer's love for the out-of-doors shines through in this sensitive poem and song. A beautiful piece for the young treble choir.
2 part treble - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 387
see the music
hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE Before the Paling of the Stars by J. Edmund Hughes Set to a text by Christina Rossetti, the handbells add color, and the composer cleverly sneaks in the melody of What Child is This to lend a traditional flavor to this new Christmas piece. Before the paling of the stars, Before the winter morn, Before the earliest cock crow, Jesus Christ was born: Born in a stable, Cradled in a manger, In the world his hands had made Born a stranger. Jesus on his mother’s breast In the stable cold, Spotless lamb of God was he, Shepherd of the fold: Let us kneel with Mary maid, With Joseph bent and hoary, With saint and angel, ox and ass, To hail the King of Glory. SSA - piano or handbells Duration: 2:30 difficulty level: easy SBMP 670 see and hear the music: Scorch ORDER HERE Beside the Still Waters by Rollo A. Dilworth
A gospel feel shines brightly here in this tasteful setting of Psalm 23. Appropriate for concert or church use.
SSA - piano, optional percussion [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number SBMP 610

performed by: Michigan State University Treble Choir, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak [© all rights reserved]
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Benedictus Camille Saint-Saëns, arr. Robert Sieving
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
A beautiful duet that will challenge and delight the treble choir.
SA - piano - duration: 3:35 [difficulty level: medium]
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
catalog number SBMP 722

performed by: the Minnetonka High School Women’s Choir, Paula Holmberg, conductor
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hear the music - MIDI recording
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Beside the Still Waters by Rollo A. Dilworth
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
A gospel feel shines brightly here in this tasteful setting of Psalm 23. Appropriate for concert or church use.
SSA - piano, optional percussion [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 610

performed by: Michigan State University Treble Choir, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak [© all rights reserved]
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Billy and Ming Do the Bebop Thing by Ron Newman
Fun abounds in this jazz piece with text by a jazz singer and music by a jazz expert. A real treat for treble choirs. Audiences will adore this one.
SA - piano, drums - opt. bass [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number SBMP 488

performed by: Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved] see and hear the music: Scorch CD recording available ORDER HERE




drumset part - SBMP 488.1 - ORDER HERE
bass/piano parts - SBMP 488.2 - ORDER HERE
Bloom by Philip Silvey
Ah, spring! This piece celebrates the season and allows the chorus to bloom. The piano brings great life to the piece with its running eighth notes, eager to aide in the bloom of the season.
SSA - piano - duration - 3:08 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 634 performed by: Spring High School Chorale Women, Denise R. Eaton, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind by Emma Lou Diemer
Whisper chorus. The audience will be amazed by this very effective contrast for the December program. Can be performed by any group.
Any - a cappella [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 122

Second movement from large work Feast for Christmas - SBMP 15 [© all rights reserved]

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Breath of Angel by James McCray
A children's choir provides the angelic sounds that enhance this four movement work.Using a variety of texts about angels, the choir narrates the story and the children join in as cherubs making this a special, dramatic work.
SA/SATB [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number POD 78
see the music (partial score) ORDER HERE Calico Pie by Timothy Strang
The whimsical text by Edward Lear sets the tone for this frolicking, energetic piece. Wonderful for young singers.
SA - 1 piano, 4 hands [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number SBMP 241
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Cantate Domino by Paul Ayres choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
Great bravado in this piece, a tour de force for the treble choir. Advanced children's choirs will love the challenge, and women's choirs will be delighted to discover a piece that shows off their skills as uniquely as does this high quality show-stopper piece. In 2009 the Concordia Youth Chorale commissioned an orchestration of the accompaniment, for performance with the New Jersey State Youth Orchestra: score and parts are available direct from the composer [www.paulayres.co.uk]
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number SBMP 526

performed by: Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Cantate Domino by Nancy Hill Cobb series: Robert J. Ward
The piano sets the mood in this lilting setting of the Cantate Domino text. Musically rewarding for the singers, this setting would be appropriate for any group,
SA or TB - piano difficulty level: easy
catalog number SBMP 282

performed by: Tacoma Youth Choir, Judy Herrington, conductor [© all rights reserved]

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Caro Mio Ben Giordano, arr. Barbara Harlow
The famous Italian art song set in two parts. Pronunciation guide underlayed. The piece may also be sung in unison.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number SBMP 138
see and hear the music: Scorch ORDER HERE Cedar Swamp Appalacian folk song - arr. Jay Broeker
Mr. Broeker has done it again! Great swinging fun abounds in this arrangement. The voices introduce the piece imitating the sound of a "mountain" fiddle.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number SBMP 442

performed by: Sacramento Chilren's Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor [© all rights reserved]
see and hear the music: Scorch CD recording available ORDER HERE Cielito Lindo Mexican folk song - arr. Barbara Harlow choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
A favorite in Mexico and also in the United States, this folk song is to be sung in the original Spanish. The piano accompaniment strives to imitate the upbeat, rhythmic sound of a mariachi band. An optional scoring for mariachi band accompaniment is available.Suitable for any age treble choir. Also available for SATB.
SSA - piano; opt. 3 trpts., 3 guitars, bass [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number SBMP 567 performed by: Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Come Pretty Love Shaker tune arr. Joan Szymko
A modified round with added descant and hand clapping, this piece is loaded with excitement and spirit.
Three equal parts - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 492
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Crucifixus Jan Disma Zelenka, arranged by Robert Sieving
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
A jewel from the Baroque era by the Czech composer now being re-discovered in Europe and beyond.
SA - piano, optional 2 violins - duration: 3:20 [difficulty: medium/easy]
series: Mary Alice Stollak
catalog number: SBMP 833

performed by: The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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2 vlns - SBMP 833.1 - FREE DOWNLOAD
Cuncti Simus Spanish traditional - ed. Ricardo Soto
The possibilities are numerous for this unison dance-like piece. Add a variety of instruments, use it as a procession, a concert opener or closer, a piece to surround your audience, with a tiny choir, or a huge choir. Great Spanish spirit. Directions for the instrumental ensemble are included in the choral score.
catalog number: SBMP 306

[© all rights reserved] performed by: SCVA Honor Choir, Ricardo Soto conductor
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Dancing Tree by Nancy Gifford
Dancing Tree is a fanciful and exuberantly happy piece for young voices. The verse begins,
In my garden grows a tree
Dances day and night for me,
Four in a bar and sometimes three,
To music secret as can be.
Taking its cues from this simple but inspired poetry, the piece alternates between duple and triple meters, with light waltzing sections, a Latin dance, and finally a grand valse. Three lyrical melodies are woven together throughout the piece; they are sung separately, in pairs, and all together at the end. In between, a sprightly theme in minor mode appears, accompanied by syncopated rhythms in the piano and flute. All in all, fun to sing, and delightful to hear.
SA - piano, flute - duration: 4:10 [difficulty level: easy/medium]
catalog number: SBMP 814
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flute part - SBMP 814.1 - FREE DOWNLOAD
Die Forelle Schubert, ed. Ruth Boshkoff
Schubert's TROUT now ready for young singers. Sing the first verse in the original German, then additional verses using a well constructed English text.
unison - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 355
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Dona Nobis Pacem J. S. Bach - arr. Nancy Grundahl
One of Bach's most gorgeous melodies skillfully set for treble choir.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 471 see the music
hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE Down by the Riverside by Brant Adams series: Robert J. Ward
This piece is sure to bring your audience to their feet! The vocal parts are supported, though not doubled, by the piano part.Conductors will want to add this piece to their library, in the folder marked, "absolute winner!"
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 231

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Pennsylvania Youth Chorale, Ilene Findley, conductor
see the music CD recording available ORDER HERE Down in the Red River Valley American folksong - arr. William L. Ballenger
Down in the Valley and The Red River Valley combine for a thoughtful, expressive arrangement.Treble choirs of all ages will delight in this easy, effective arrangement.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 325
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Du bist du Rhu Franz Schubert, arr. Peter A. Eklund
series: Peter A. Eklund
A beautiful, romantic song composed by Schubert for solo voice, now tastefully arranged for three-part women. To be sung in German. Note: the correct tempo marking is eighth note = 76 as demonstrated in the midi recording.
duration: 3:00 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 767
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Duck and the Kangaroo, The by Neil Ginsberg
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
For two equal voice parts, this is a fun piece set to a nonsense poem by Edward Lear. The accompaniment has some Charley Brown flavor, the voice parts are often unison, or in imitation, making the piece perfect for the younger choir.
2 part - piano - duration: 3:10 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 735
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Eu e Vocé Brazilian folk song, arr. J. Edmund Hughes
Great rhythmic fun and involvement are possible in this delightful arrangement. The voices play a big part in the quasi-instrumental rhythm, and are optionally joined by finger snaps, lap slaps, and hand claps in a rhythmic interlude that could also incorporate the audience and rhythm instruments.
SSA - piano - duration: 3:10 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 710
see the music - PDF file
hear the music - MIDI recording sans percussion
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Every Night When the Sun Goes In arranged Paul Epp
series: Janeal Krehbiel
The blues trumpet adds great color and interest to this special arrangement.
SSA - piano, trumpet - duration: 4:00 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 848

[© all rights reserved] performed by the Lawrence Children’s Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor
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trumpet part - FREE DOWNLOAD
Exsultate justi in Domino by Brant Adams
A wonderful concert opener or closer, or contest piece. Full of vitality and rhythmic interest. Note: the recording eliminated the opening piano intro by accident, not design. An orchestra version is available from the composer, conductor's score and parts.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 171

[© all rights reserved] performed by: the Children's Choir of the Argentine Theatre, the Opera House of La Plata, Argentina, Oscar Escalada, conductor
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singers: learn the music
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Gartan Mother’s Lullaby, The Irish, arr. Neil Ginsberg
Not your typical lullaby, the Irish folksong is full of interesting Irish folklore. A lovely melody, and a charming accompaniment. Children will love this piece.
SA - piano, duration: 2:50 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 654

[© all rights reserved] performed by: the Senior & Concert Boys' Choirs, Robert Ward, conductor
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Già il sole dal Gange Scarlatti - arr. Robert Sieving
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
A favorite solo art song tastefully and musically arranged in three parts. To be sung in Italian; a pronunciation underlay is included. For all ages of treble choirs.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 571 [© all rights reserved] performed by: ACDA of Minnesota 2006 Anacrusis Girls (7th & 8th grade) Honor Choir, Dina Else, conductor

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A majestic GLORIA, this would be a terrific opener or closer for a concert. A fine flute player is needed for this dramatic part which soars above the choir.
SSA - piano, flute [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 578
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Goin' to Boston arr. John F. Campbell
A sprightly piano accompaniment sets the dance-like mood of this American folk song.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 460

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Sacramento Childrens Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor
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An upbeat piece that is fun to sing and to hear with the klesmer style clarinet adding great color. A short Hebrew text is joined by an English text by the composer.
SA - piano, clarinet [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 587
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Healing River Fred Hellerman, arr. Sheena Phillips
The versatile composer is renowned in the world of folk music for his association with the Weavers, that legendary group of the fifties and sixties who received an honorary Grammy in 2006. Sheena Phillips created a splendid choral arrangement of this moving piece; it is also available for SATB.
SSAA - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration - 4:00
catalog number SBMP 681
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High Flight by Karen Robinson
The poem was written by a young pilot in 1941—it has been called the most famous aviation poem ever written.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds—and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,
I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew—
And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untresspassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
The composer is very in tune with the message of the poem—an inspired piece.
SSA or TTB - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration - 4:45
catalog number SBMP 704


[© all rights reserved] performed by: Allegro Con Brio of the Allegro Community Children's Choir in Kansas City, Christy Elsner, conductor see the music - PDF file
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Hodie by Nancy Hill Cobb
Another winner from Nancy Hill Cobb. Unison, two-parts, and cadential three-parts lend variety. All ages of treble choirs will enjoy this piece.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 501

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Hope by Marjan Helms
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
Listen to the recording of this piece and you will want to perform it. Emily Dickinson's poem is treated to a whimsical, rhythmic setting that dances along in 6/8 meter, with an occasional feeling of three or a 2/4 measure inserted to throw it off for just a moment. The sprightly piano part requires a good accompanist.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 517

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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I Am a Cloud by Neil Ginsberg
A clever piece set to a text of Sara Teasdale. The opening repeat of I AM teases us as we wait to be surprised by A Cloud. Always close to Broadway in his style, Ginsberg has created a fun and meaningful adventure for young singers.
SA - piano, duration - 4:35 [difficulty level - easy]
SBMP 883
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I Dream a World by Joan Szymko
Poem by Langston Hughes
The famous text is set to a beautiful melody with a dramatic buildup midway emphasizing the powerful meaning herein. Suitable for all ages of treble choirs; some unison, some 2 part, and some 4 part writing.
SSAA - piano, duration - 3:20 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 613

[© all rights reserved] performed by: The Pacific Youth Choir, Mia Hall Savage, conductor
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In Anchor Bay by Sue E. Bohlin
The composer created this piece for her Anchor Bay Children’s Chorus. Upbeat, with Latin rhythms and a fun text, this one is a crowd pleaser and will be a delight for children to learn. The ranges are conservative, much of the time the writing features unison or melodic writing for each part. There is an opportunity to incorporate some ad lib dancing, making this piece even more fun for all.
SA - piano, optional percussion [difficulty level: easy-medium] duration: 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 731

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Ancora of Piedmont Children's Choir, Robert Geary, conductor
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In Dublin's Fair City by James Yorkston, arr. D. Shawn Berry
Let's all go to Ireland and look for Molly Malone wheeling her wheel barrow! This delightful arrangement of this favorite gives each part a chance at the melody, and when there are two parts, each part is melodic in itself making the piece easy to teach. The piano keeps the wheel barrow moving throughout the piece.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 515

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Bak Middle School of the arts Girls Chorus, Connie Drosakis, conductor
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Upbeat fun for the singers with a virtuoso piano part. Bound to delight.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 479

[© all rights reserved] performed by: South Bay Children's Choir directed by Diane Simons see and hear the music: Scorch ORDER HERE I've Been 'Buked, Children! traditional spiritual, arr. Rollo A. Dilworth Series: Mary Alice Stollak
A spiritual with a real life story. The percussion sets the tone and plays up the drama. Bound to be a huge winner.
SSA - piano, percussion [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 547

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair by Stephen Foster arr. Ronald A.Nelson Series: Mary Alice Stollak
Both parts have a turn at this beautiful melody joined by an obbligato and a tasteful piano part. Stephen Foster would be pleased.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 498

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Jubilate Deo by Láslzló Halmos, arr. Barbara Harlow
The SATB version of this piece has been a long-time best seller in the SBMP catalog. At the request of Nancy Parker who recorded it with her choir, a treble version was created. Wonderful antiphonal melodies will lend well to spacing the two sections of the choir a bit apart for a dramatic effect. This is one of those rare a cappella pieces that works really well for treble voices.
SSAA - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 1:40
catalog number: SBMP 915
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Jubilate Deo by Nancy Hill Cobb
Unison, two-part, and three-part writing make this a fun piece to both learn and to sing. A gloriously jubilant setting of this text.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration - 3:20
catalog number: SBMP 622
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Jubilate Deo by Rebecca Groom te Velde
Festive, great musicality, a wonderful addition to the collection of treble pieces using this text.
SA - piano or organ [difficulty level: medium] duration: 6:20
catalog number: SBMP 640
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Koowu by Maryam Khoury
In Arabic, Koowu means strength. As a child, Maryam Sameer Faheem Khoury’s father told her stories about the difficulties he experienced growing up in Palestine. Koowu is about how different her life would be if her father had not moved to the United States. The text of Koowu is symbolically about a caged bird who longs to fly away and find freedom. The modality of the melody hints at the composer’s roots; the addition of a dumbek (drum) adds its own authenticity to the ethnic leanings of the piece. A colorful, unique addition to treble repertoire.
SSA - a cappella, dumbek [difficulty level: medium] duration - 5:40
catalog number: SBMP 695

[© all rights reserved] performed by: the Women of the Northern Arizona University Shrine of the Ages Choir, Edith Copley, conductor
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Kyrie eleison by Randall Johnson
series - Rachel and Randy Stenson
The musicality of this piece is excellent, with the harmonies and rhythms giving it a contemporary feel.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration- 2:50
catalog number: SBMP 887
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La Bonne Nouvelle French Christmas Carol - arr. Robert Sieving
A beautiful addition to the Christmas literature for treble voices. Features an obbligato which may be played by any treble instrument, and a flowing accompaniment.
SA - piano and solo instrument in C [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 161

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Laudate pueri by Brant Adams
series: Robert J. Ward
Written for a festival performance, this is a rather extensive piece at over five minutes, but worth every second of it for both performer and listener. Mostly in 2 parts, the soprano occasionally has divisi. Often each part is melodic making this an easy and fun piece to teach.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy/medium] duration 5:30
catalog number: SBMP 917
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Laudate Pueri by Nancy Hill Cobb
Unison, two-part, and finally three-part writing combine with an excellent supportive and colorful accompaniment to make an outstanding concert piece. An optional conductor score and instrumental parts extend the accompaniment to piano, flute and cello.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 396
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Laughing Song by David Dickau
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
William Blake’s poem dances with joy. A dramatic piano, a lofty flute, along with a rhythmic tambourine, join the voices to bring this text to brilliant life. A children’s chorus could partake singing the unison laughing theme that opens the piece and reoccurs along the way amidst the story telling of the SATB choir.
SATB/optional children’s chorus - piano, flute, tambourine [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:00
Number two of a set of TWO BLAKE SONGS: PIPING DOWN THE VALLEYS WILD - SBMP 761
catalog number: SBMP 762

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Minnesota State University Mankato Concert Choir, David Dickau, conductor and Mankato Children’s Chorus, Julie Aune, conductor
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Leise Rieselt der Schnee by Eduard Ebel, arr. Robert Sieving Series: Mary Alice Stollak
A gorgeous Christmas piece that will appeal to treble choirs of all ages. Sing it in the original German or in English.
SSA - piano, C instrument [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 593

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Nebraska Children's Chorus Cantori Choir, Sharon M. Smith, conductor
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Life's Loveliness by David N. Childs
Sara Teasdale's beloved poem, BARTER, is set to a beautiful melody with a flowing accompaniment. Suitable for treble choirs of all ages. Medium difficulty.
Life has loveliness to sell,
All beautiful and splendid things,
Blue waves whitened on a cliff,
Soaring fire that sways and sings,
And children's faces looking up
Holding wonder like a cup.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 551 [© all rights reserved] performed by: Stetson University Women's Choir, Andrew Larson, conductor
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Little Birch Tree Russian folk song arranged by Sue Bohlin
The voices sing the melody throughout, with one short section where it is treated as a canon. The piano accompaniment captures the exciting movement of the dancing leaves of the birch tree. This folk melody was made famous by Tchaikovsky who used it the fourth movement of his Symphony no. 4.
SA (For two equal voices), piano, wood block, optional cello [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:00
catalog number: SBMP 757

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Ancora of Piedmont Children’s Choir, Robert Geary, conductor
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little tree by Paul Carey, text by E.E.Cummings
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
A marvelous song for the young to "sing to" the Christmas tree. Great fun, and a musical delight.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration - 4:25
catalog number: SBMP 614

[© all rights reserved] performed by: The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Lo, How a rose e're blooming arr. J. Edmund Hughes
Composer Hughes has combined a thirteenth century plainsong with the fifteenth century German carol for a fascinating result. In English
SSAA- a cappella, optional handbells [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 198
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Lord's Prayer, The by David N. Childs
Melodist Childs has created a beautiful setting of the prayer. Elegant in its simplicity, it is mostly in unison, - there is some divisi in each part.
SA - piano/flute [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 224
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Loosin Yelav Armenian folk song, arr. Paul Carey
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
The colorful, melodic song tells of the rising of the moon. Made famous by Dawn Upshaw, it is given artistic treatment in this arrangement and offers much opportunity for dramatic expression. The text is Armenian with the transliteration under the notes; the original Armenian is above the notes for easy reference.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration - 4:00
catalog number: SBMP 679

[© all rights reserved] performed by: The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Love will make the spirit grow Two Shaker songs, arr. John F. Campbell
An inspirational piece combining LOVE IS LITTLE and SIMPLE GIFTS. Excellent melodic interest in all parts. Easy.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 558
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Always stylish and highly creative, composer Szymko has great fun with this E. E. Cummings poem.
SSAA - piano [difficulty level: difficult]
catalog number: SBMP 588
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Magnificat by Nancy Hill Cobb
A magnificent, stirring, upbeat setting of the Magnificat. Much of the writing is in two parts, inviting treble choirs of all ages to experience this fine piece.
SSAA - piano or organ with optional percussion; wind ensemble accompaniment also available
[difficulty level: medium] duration - 7:15
catalog number: SBMP 674

[© all rights reserved] (this recording is with organ/percussion) performed by: the Rhodes College Women’s Chorus, Mona Kreitner, conductor
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Mairi's Wedding Irish folk song - arranged by Jay Broeker
series: Robert J. Ward
Young singers find this piece delightful.
Unison - piano/flute [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 229

[© all rights reserved] performed by: The Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir, Julia J. White, Director
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Marchin' to Freedom by Rollo A. Dilworth Series: Mary Alice Stollak
Swing out with this exciting piece that takes us on a vigorous march climaxing with the beloved spiritual OH FREEDOM.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 497

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Mendelssohn’s Prayer for Peace Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Kirk Aamot
series - Mary Alice Stollak
A charming piece by the famous composer. Sing it in German or English.
SA - piano, flute, cello [difficulty level - easy] duration - 2:50
catalog number: SBMP 884

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Michael Row the Boat Ashore American folk song - arranged by Neil Ginsberg
series: Robert J. Ward
A contemporary setting in the folk mode.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 235
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Miraculous Music by Veroslav Neumann
SA - piano, recorder [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 311

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Sumpersky;Children's Choir, Alis Motyl, conductor
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Moh lee hwah (Lotus flowers) Chinese folk song arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
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.
SA - piano, finger cymbals; opt. hand chimes [difficulty level: easy] duration - 2:50
catalog number: SBMP 677

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Moon is Distant from the Sea, The by David N. Childs
A best selling piece in its SATB version, the choral conductor in Ireland who ultimately provided the recording requested that David Childs set this for treble voices. This piece promises to be a favorite of treble choirs.
SSAA - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:40
catalog number: SBMP 719

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Loughside Chamber Choir, Ireland, Judith Watson, conductor
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Mozart's Adagio Mozart, arr. Kirk Aamot series - Mary Alice Stollak
A vocal adaptation of the beautiful melody from the second movement of Mozart's CLARINET CONCERTO IN A MAJOR, the text the traditional KYRIE. All first sing the melody before branching out into two parts. The clarinet obbligato adds authenticity to the arrangement, based as it is on the original score.
SA - piano, cl. or vln. or fl. [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 565

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Music in My Mother’s House by Stuart Stotts, arr. J. David Moore
series - Janeal Krehbiel
A big hit when performed at the ACDA National Convention, this sentimental piece is fun to sing, and will touch all those who hear it.
SSAA - piano [difficulty level - medium] duration - 3:50
catalog number: SBMP 880

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Lawrence Children’s Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor (note: the score had some revision after this recording was made)

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Music on the Water by Brad Printz
New from the outstanding Robert Ward Series, composer Printz has created a special, artistic piece for young singers. The violin adds a unique, haunting touch to this piece.
SA - piano, violin [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 336
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"The music speaks for me as only music can." Two parts throughout, singers will enjoy the melody and the sentiment of this piece in a contemporary folk style.
SA - piano, violin or flute [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 403
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The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion. Great for middle school singers.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 438
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O Eve! by Frank J. La Rocca
The sacred text celebrates Eve, mother of The Child. A beautiful, poignant piece that would be best performed in a reverberant hall. The recording was made in the Chapel at the University of Glasgow.
SSAA - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:45
catalog number: SBMP 895

[© all rights reserved] performed by Madrigirls of Glasgow, Scotland, Katy Cooper, conductor
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Oh! Susanna arr. D. Shawn Berry
Arranger Berry had super fun with Miss Susanna! The fiddle and the foot-tapping piano accompaniment set the stage for the singers. Easy.
SA or TB - piano, violin [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 609
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Óró Mo Bháidín (My Little Boat) Irish folk song, arr. Ruth Boshkoff
Fishing in small boats has a great, long history in Ireland. In this song, the fisherman says he “won’t be back until St. John’s Feast Day.” Depending on when he set sail, that could be a long time on the water. A charming song with text beginning in Gaelic and concluding in English. The Gaelic is written out as a transliteration.
SA - piano, oboe or C instrument [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:15
catalog number: SBMP 820
Listen to a spoken recording of the Gaelic
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Out in the Fields by Andrea Ramsey
Series: Janeal Krehbiel
Elizabeth Browning’s poem credits the beauty of nature with chasing away our ills, This happy, sprightly piece would be a delight in a spring program.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: c. 2:40
catalog number: SBMP 744

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Lawrence Children's Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor
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Pentatonic Alleluia by Ross Whitney
The one word text, Alleluia, is treated aleatorically to create an ethereal, mesmerizing effect. Outstanding in a reverberant church or hall.
SA - a cappella [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 137

[© all rights reserved] performed by: So. California Children's Chorus, Lori Loftus, director
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Per Spelmann Norwegian folk song, arr. Nancy Grundahl
Charming, fun, includes directions for a dance during the instrumental interludes.
SA - piano, violin [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 419
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A haunting melody, a flowing accompaniment, and a soaring obbligato combine to create a beautiful piece for Christmas. May be sung in French or English.
SA - keyboard and optional flute [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 199

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Stillwater Boys Choir, Robert J. Ward, conductor
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The traditional Pie Jesu text is joined here by a metaphoric Emily Dickinson poem. A solo French horn (or clarinet or cello) adds color to this setting which utilizes unison, two and three part writing. Any age treble group will find this beautiful, novel setting a fine addition to their repertoire.
SSA - French horn, or clarinet, or cello [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 279

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Nebraska Children's Chorus Cantori Choir, Sharon M. Smith, conductor
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Place Called Morning, The by Earl J. Reisdorff
series: Mary Alice Stollak
The composer has infused some modern chords into the accompaniment, adding beautiful color to the lovely melody featured in this piece.
SA, piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:45
catalog number: SBMP 798

[© all rights reserved] The Williamston High School Bel Canto, John Bragle, conductor
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Piping Down the Valleys Wild by David Dickau
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
The composer has cleverly set the poem by William Blake. The piece opens with the flute joyfully piping. The choir enters as the voice of the piper. The piper encounters a child who requests “Pipe a song about a lamb” — a unison treble choir becomes the voice of the child. And so the drama continues to unfold as the flute continues its merry tune throughout.
Number one of a set of TWO BLAKE SONGS: LAUGHING SONG - SBMP 762
SATB/optional children’s chorus - piano, flute [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:38
catalog number: SBMP 761

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Minnesota State University Mankato Concert Choir, David Dickau, conductor and Mankato Children’s Chorus, Julie Aune, conductor
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Poor Wayfarin' Stranger American folk song - arr. Shane Warby
A beautiful arrangement written for the Brigham Young University Women's Chorus.
SSAA/solo - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 418

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Brigham Young University Women's Chorus, Tracy Turek Warby, conductor
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porky & porkie by Neil Ginsberg
The whimsy of e.e.cummings is very fresh and fun in this piece. Published also for SATB, it is bound to be a favorite of treble choirs.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 506
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Rain Come Down by Shawn Kirchner
This song tenderly and poignantly addresses the need for healing after a loss. The folk style will appeal to all.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: c. 4:00
catalog number: SBMP 669
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Resonet in laudibus by B. Wayne Bisbee
A sprightly piano accompaniment supports this festive, joyous piece full of melodic and rhythmic interest.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 495

[ ©all rights reserved] performed by: South Bay Children's Choir directed by Diane Simons
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Risseldy Rosseldy American folksong - arr. Jay Broeker
series: Robert Ward
Great fun for the children's choir. Easy.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 310
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Saint Train, The arranged by John Campbell
series: Robert J. Ward
THIS TRAIN meets up with WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN and comes into the station for a rousing conclusion. The clever piano accompaniment keeps this one on the tracks! A great concert closer.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:00
SBMP 837
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Sanctus Vivaldi, arr. Robert Sieving
A glorious piece for treble choirs, loaded with opportunites to grow vocally. The recording is done with strings.
SA - keyboard; opt. strings [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:40
catalog number: SBMP 647

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Sarasponda Dutch folksong - arr. Ruth Boshkoff
Great fun for the children's chorus, this easy arrangement will have great appeal for singers and audiences.
2 part - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 303

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Indiana University Children's Choir: Chamber Choir, Ruth Boshkoff, conductor
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Schlafe, mein Liebster (Sleep, My Beloved) J. S. Bach, arr. Tandy C. Reussner
series: Janeal Krehbiel
From Bach’s CHRISTMAS ORATORIO, thus beautiful lullaby may be sung in German or English. There is but one sentence of text, and much of the piece is in unison. The elegant piece provides a striking contrast for a seasonal program, or any time of the year.
SA or TB - piano or organ [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:05
catalog number: SBMP 813

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Lawrence Children’s Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor
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Seal Lullaby by Ruth Boshkoff
Text by Rudyard Kipling
A charming setting of Kipling's delightful poem. Perfect for the children's choir as it begins in unison, and then adds a second part with a melody of its own.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration - 1:40
catalog number: SBMP 619 [© all rights reserved] performed by: Indiana Children’s Choir Chamber Choir, Ruth Boshkoff, conductor
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Sehnsucht nach dem Frülinge (Longing for Spring) Mozart, arr. Andrea Ramsey
series: Janeal Krehbiel
A flute and violin join the piano to bring this unison piece to a vivid realization that would delight the likes of Mozart himself. The text is sung first in German, then on the repeat, in English.
unison - piano, flute, violin [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 751

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Lawrence Children's Choir, Kaneal Krehbiel, conductor
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Shine by Lessia
A song with a message of hope and peace. Children's choirs will love this piece. A wonderful, dramatic way to end a service or a concert.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 80
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Shojojee Japanese folk song arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee
This charming Japanese folk song tells the story of a temple in Shojojee where racoon-like animals would dance and beat their big stomachs like drums to compete with the music from the temple monks. The repetitive Japanese text is not difficult to master; the text underlay is a phonetic transliteration. The instruments add authenticity and color.
SA - piano, finger cymbals, 2 temple blocks, hand drum [difficulty level: easy] duration: 1:30
catalog number: SBMP 741

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Choraliers of the South Bay Children's Choir, Taryn Koch, conductor
featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session
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Sing and Dance for Joy by Robert Jager
A sophisticated piece that is not difficult. Young choirs will love the challenge, and mature choirs will find great expressive possibilities in this fine piece.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 484

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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SA choirs of all ages delight in this beautiful setting of the Scottish folksong. This piece has been used with honor choirs in several states.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 74
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The lively music and amusing text of Smieklis Man will appeal to children of all ages. As you might surmise from the title, the piece is punctuated by outbursts of laughter, but it also contains a nasty little secret about "Johnny's boots" that gives rise to various animal sounds! File this little gem under "choral scherzo."
SSAA - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 165

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Calif. State University at Fullerton Women's Choir, Vance Wolverton, conductor
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Good, easy fun for the young choir. Group this with two other Foster arrangements by Ronald Nelson for an interesting set.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: POD 499

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Some of These Days spiritual, arr. Paul Rardin
All three voice parts get a turn at the melody. This easy, but highly stylized arrangement, will appeal to all treble choirs.
SSA - a cappella [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:10
catalog number: SBMP 478
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Spinning Song from Kashmir arr. Neil Ginsberg
Ethnic flavor comes alive in this spinning song depicting a ancient activity that still lives today in this part of the world.
SA - piano, flute, drum [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 541
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Stars by Tom T. Shelton Jr.
series: Janeal Krehbiel
A charming piece cleverly crafted for three equal voices, each of them getting to sing a melody, with all 3 melodies ultimately joining together. The star theme comes to life with three poems about stars, and musically, with TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR part of the mix.
3 equal voices - piano, violin [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:30
catalog number: SBMP 832

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Greensboro Youth Chorus Chorale, Tom Shelton, conductor
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Sussex Carol arr. Paul Stuart
The solo instrument adds great interest to this arrangement. Suitable for any age treble choir.
SA - keyboard, Eng. hn., ob., or fl. with opt. perc. [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: POD 258

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Eastman Bach Children's Chorus, Karla Krogstad, conductor
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Thanksgiving by Paul Carey text by Ivy Eastwick
series - Mary Alice Stollak
A charming text, this is a special piece for the children's choir.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration - 2:25
catalog number: SBMP 631

[© all rights reserved] performed by: The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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The Japanese American composer chose three delightful, contrasting folksongs. Beautiful melody, fun rhythms, and humor all are present. A bit of staging, perhaps a dancer, could add an additional dimension to this excellent set.
SSAA - piano, fl or ob, bell [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 523
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Three Quotes by Mark Twain music by Andrea Ramsey
series: Janeal Krehbiel
A delightful, provocative piece for children. The music changes with each little piece, going from ragtime, to a waltz, to the blues. Great fun!
1. The Silent Fool
It is better to keep your mouth closed,
and let people think you are a fool
than to open it, and remove all doubt.

2. Telling the Truth
If you tell the truth,
you don’t have to remember anything.

3. My Dear Mother
My mother had a great deal of trouble with me.
But I think she enjoyed it!

[© all rights reserved] performed by Poco Allegro and Vivo Allegro of the Allegro Community Children's Choir, Gretchen Harrison, conductor (Note: For this performance a string bass doubled the bass line in #2 and #3; a trumpet replaced the piano RH in #3.)
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:00
catalog number: SBMP 892
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'Tis a Gift American folksong - arr. Nancy Grundahl
Written to be sung in the round, all parts are easy, yet weave together to form an interesting fabric that works well in a spatial setting.
SSA - a cappella [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 472
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Torah Orah Hebrew folk song - arr. Brant Adams series: Robert J. Ward
The minor mode colors the excitement of this Hebrew folk song. The two-sentence long text is to be sung in Hebrew. The optional clarinet and bass parts will lend to the drama of this fine arrangement. Easy with much unison; the two-part writing is antiphonal, or melodic for both parts, making the learning of the piece great fun for all. Conservative ranges.
SA - opt. clarinet and bass [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 324

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Stillwater Boys Choir, Robert J. Ward, conductor
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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.
SA or unison - piano, violin or clarinet [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 228
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Tum Balalayka Russian Yiddish folk song, arr. Marjan Helms
A stirring arrangement of the famous folk song. Helms has added the option of strings bringing even greater drama to the piece.
SSA - piano, optional string quintet (vln. 1, 2, vla., cello, bass) [difficulty level: medium] duration - 4:00
catalog number: SBMP 697

hear the music (piano & strings) [© all rights reserved] performed by: The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Two German Chorales Gastoldi/Decius/arr. te Velde
series: Robert J. Ward
Robert Ward: "When I think of music for young voices, I think of essentially conjunct melodic movement, limited vocal range, diatonic harmonic and melodic structure, and a supportive yet independent accompaniment. For this octavo, composer Rebecca te Velde has taken two very singable 16th century German chorales and breathed into them a fresh and vibrant keyboard accompaniment. These two chorales are perfect vehicles for teaching beautiful tone, intense legato singing, and accurate intonation. I have used them with the Stillwater Boys Choir and give them my highest recommendation."
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 459
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Two Poems of Emily Dickinson by Neil Ginsberg series: Robert J. Ward
There is no frigate like a book and I never saw a moor: two short pieces with inspirational texts are set to music with great artistic flare. The first piece is in unison, the second in two parts.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 230

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Stillwater Boys Choir, Robert J. Ward, conductor
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Under the Willow She’s Sleeping by Stephen Foster, arr. Susan LaBarr
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
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.
SSAA - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 5:05
catalog number: SBMP 896

[© all rights reserved] performed by the Denton Women's Chamber Ensemble, Cameron F. LaBarr, conductor
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Unseen Playmate, The by Neil Ginsberg
series: Janeal Krehbiel
The whimsical poem by Robert Lewis Stevenson gets playful and sophisticated treatment by the composer. As always, the Ginsberg piano part lends special artistic value to the piece.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:20
catalog number: SBMP 836
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Van gli effluvî de le rose Francesco Paolo Tosti, arranged by Robert Sieving
A beautiful Italian art song to be sung in the original Italian. A transliteration is provided.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:30
catalog number: SBMP 650

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Women of the Wayzata (MN) High School Concert Choir, Rebecca Wyffels, conductor
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Wana Baraka Kenyan folk song, arr. Shawn L. Kirchner
An upbeat Kenyan religious folk song that will be a concert favorite. The arrangement builds with great excitement leading to an extensive rhythmic play on the word alleluya. Also available for SATB.
SSA div. - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 554
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Wade in the Water Traditional spiritual, arr. Marion Verhaalen The arranger weaves a subtle, flowing accompaniment into the fabric of this arrangement, 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. SSAA - optional piano [difficulty level: medium] duration - 4:00 catalog number: SBMP 690 [© all rights reserved] performed by: the Milwaukee Choral Artists, Sharon Hansen, conductor see and hear the music: Scorch ORDER HERE
Water is Wide, The arr. John F. Campbell
With a 3-3-2 meter, the arranger has breathed fresh life into this longtime favorite. Suitable for all ages of treble choirs.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 461
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Weather the Cuckoo Likes, The by Ruth Boshkoff
A delightful piece for the children's choir set to a famous poem by Thomas Hardy. The C instrument represents the cuckoo.
unison/descant - piano, C instrument [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 570

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Indiana University Children's Choir, Ruth Boshkoff, conductor
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When I Think of You by Laura Farnell
Series: Janeal Krebiel
The composer adapts two famous poems of Sara Teasdale to create this beautiful, tender love song.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: mediium] duration: 4:40
catalog number: SBMP 743

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Lawrence Children’s Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor
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Who Shot Cock Robin? American folk song - arr. John F. Campbell
Originally an English folk song, now claimed by America as it was re-created in the Southern Appalachians, this easy, fun song is enlivened by a rhythmic accompaniment.
2 pt. - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 367 [© all rights reserved] performed by: Peabody Children's Chorus, Doreen Falby, conductor
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Wind, The by B. Wayne Bisbee
Just sing the music or choose to add the special effects suggested by the composer. Young choirs will delight with this vividly expressive piece.
unison - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 589

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Choraliers from the So. Bay Children's Choir, conducted by B. Wayne Bisbee
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Wind and the Amfalula Tree, The by Sarah Vaughn series: Robert J. Ward
A fun artistic setting for the treble choir. Highly recommended for young choirs.
SA - piano, cello [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 341 [© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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A dramatic piece. Artful use of the voice illuminates the text.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 586

[© all rights reserved] performed by: The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Treble choirs of all ages will LOVE this song. Six minutes in duration, this piece makes a powerful statement starting with a quiet Indian chant introduction, moving to a canon set to a Native American text, and concluding with drama that builds during three verses of FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH.
SSAA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 519

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Riverside Singers, conducted by Nancy Grundahl
see the music ORDER HERE Wren Song, The Irish folk song - arr. John Campbell series: Robert J. Ward
Expertly arranged in two parts with a colorful piano accompaniment, The Wren Song tells a fabulous tale with historic significance. Young choirs will find this a delight.
2 pt. - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 366 [© all rights reserved] performed by: Peabody Children’s Chorus, Doreen Falby, conductor
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A charming unison setting of the Christina Rossetti poem that would appeal to any age group.
Unison - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: POD 107
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