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A cuckoo flew out of the woods
arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee
Unison - flute, piano, opt. triangle difficulty level: easy
SBMP 239
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Sacramento Childrens Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor ORDER HERE


flute part - SBMP 239.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
A Daffodil, Too!
B. Wayne Bisbee
Whimsy abounds in this delightful unison piece. Perfect for spring.
unison - piano difficulty level: medium
POD 370
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Sacramento Chilren's Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor
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Across the Western Ocean
Traditional sea chantey - arr. John F. Campbell
The piano rolls like the ocean, the singers tell a tale that has historical significance.
2 part treble - piano difficulty level: easy
SBMP 425 see and hear the music - Scorch
hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE 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 SBMP 809 see and hear the music: Scorch ORDER HERE All Things Bright and Beautiful 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 SBMP 749 featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session see and hear the music: Scorch see the music: PDF read the poem ORDER HERE 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
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
SBMP 353
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And Nature Smiled
Allen Koepke
Girls love this inspirational song.
SSA - piano difficulty level: medium
SBMP 36
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Indianapolis Youth Chorale, Tim Brimmer, conductor ORDER HERE
And One Bee
Charles K. Hoag
The whimsical poem by Emily Dickinson comes to life, complete with the buzzing of the bee.
SA - piano
duration: 1:15
difficulty level: easy
Series: Janeal Krehbiel
SBMP 779
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Larence Children's Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor
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Animal Verses of Ogden Nash
Marion Verhaalen
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
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 721
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Animalia: Candy Lion, The Frog, Turtle Tango
Earl J. Reisdorff
Wonderful texts, delightful music. The final tango dances off the page.
unison - piano
duration: 3:40
difficulty level: easy
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 781
featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session
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hear Candy Lion [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Angels in the Early Morning
John Burge
Text by Emily Dickinson
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
SBMP 616
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE




Angels' Voices
John Burge
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)
hear the music - The Night
hear the music - Angels in the Early Morning (also published separately)
hear the music - Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make
hear the music - The Infinite Meadows of Heaven
hear the music - God Sendeth His Angel Sleep
Recordings 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
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Answer to a Child's Question
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
SBMP 98
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Arrow and The Song, The
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
SBMP 597
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Hopkins High School Bel Canto - conducted by Matthew Culloton
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Antonio
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
SBMP 873
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Arrow and the Song, The
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
SBMP 753
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cello part - SBMP 753.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE

Ave Maria
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
SBMP 292
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Sacramento Chilren's Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor
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Battle Hymn of the Republic
Steffe - arr. Munsen and 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
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
SBMP 197
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE

Beauty of the Rain
Victoria Ebel-Sabo
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
SBMP 387
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Before the Paling of the Stars
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
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Beside the Still Waters
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
SBMP 610
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak
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Benedictus
Camille Saint-Saëns, arr. Robert Sieving
A beautiful duet that will challenge and delight the treble choir.
SA - piano
Duration: 3:35
Difficulty level: medium
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 722
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the Minnetonka High School Women’s Choir, Paula Holmberg, conductor
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Beside the Still Waters
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
SBMP 610
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak ORDER HERE

Billy and Ming Do the Bebop Thing
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
SBMP 488
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE




drumset part - SBMP 488.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
bass/piano parts - SBMP 488.2 - $10.00 - ORDER HERE Bloom 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
SBMP 634
see and hear the music: Scorch CD recording available hear the music [© all rights reserved] Spring High School Chorale Women, Denise R. Eaton, conductor
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Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind
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
POD 122

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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Second movement from large work Feast for Christmas - SBMP 15
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Breath of Angels
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
POD 78
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Calico Pie
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
SBMP 241
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Cantate Domino
Paul Ayres
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.
SSA - piano difficulty level: medium
SBMP 526
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE

Cantate Domino
Nancy Hill Cobb
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
SBMP 282


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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Tacoma Youth Choir, Judy Herrington, conductor ORDER HERE

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
SBMP 138
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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
SBMP 442
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Sacramento Chilren's Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor ORDER HERE

Cielito Lindo
Mexican folk song - arr. Barbara Harlow
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
SBMP 567
see the music hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE mariachi score - SBMP 567.1 - $10.00 - ORDER HERE mariachi parts - SBMP 567.2 - $10.00 - ORDER HERE

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
SBMP 492
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hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE Crucifixus Jan Disma Zelenka, arranged by Robert Sieving 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 SBMP 833 see and hear the music: Scorch hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE 2 vlns - SBMP 833.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE 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.


unison - optional instrument ensemble [Ostinato: suggested instruments are harp, guitar, strings, and handbells] [Melody: violin, flute, recorder or oboe] [Percussion: claves, congas, and finger cymbals] difficulty level: easy
SBMP 306
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] SCVA Honor Choir, Ricardo Soto conductor
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Dancing Tree
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
SBMP 814
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flute part - SBMP 814.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE

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
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
SBMP 471
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Down by the Riverside
Brant Adams
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
SBMP 231
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Pennsylvania Youth Chorale, Ilene Findley, conductor 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
SBMP 325
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Du bist du Rhu
Franz Schubert, arr. 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
series: Peter A. Eklund
SBMP 767
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Duck and the Kangaroo, The
Neil Ginsberg
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
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
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
SBMP 710
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hear the music - MIDI recording sans percussion
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Every Night When the Sun Goes In
arranged Paul Epp
The blues trumpet adds great color and interest to this special arrangement.
SSA - piano, trumpet
duration: 4:00
difficulty level: medium
series: Janeal Krehbiel
SBMP 848
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the Lawrence Children’s Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor
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Exsultate justi in Domino
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.
SA - piano difficulty level: medium
SBMP 171
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Children's Choir of the Argentine Theatre, the Opera House of La Plata, Argentina, Oscar Escalada, conductor
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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
SBMP 654
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Senior & Concert Boys' Choirs, Robert Ward, conductor
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Già il sole dal Gange
Scarlatti - arr. Robert Sieving
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
SBMP 571

see and hear the music: Scorch hear the music [© all rights reserved] ACDA of Minnesota 2006 Anacrusis Girls (7th & 8th grade) Honor Choir, Dina Else, conductor
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Gloria
Nancy Hill Cobb
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
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
SBMP 460
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Sacramento Childrens Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor
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Hanerot Halalu
Traditional Chanukah song
arr. Neil Ginsberg
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
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
SBMP 681
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High Flight
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
duration - 4:45
SBMP 704
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Hodie
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
SBMP 501
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE

Hope
Marjan Helms
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
SBMP 517
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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I Am a Cloud
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
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
SBMP 613
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Pacific Youth Choir, Mia Hall Savage, conductor
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In Anchor Bay
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
Duration: 3:00
Difficulty level: easy-medium
SBMP 731
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by Ancora of Piedmont Children's Choir, Robert Geary, conductor
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In Dublin's Fair City
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
SBMP 515
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Bak Middle School of the arts Girls Chorus, Connie Drosakis, conductor
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It Was a Lover and His Lass
Bud Bisbee
Upbeat fun for the singers with a virtuoso piano part. Bound to delight.
SA - piano difficulty level: medium
SBMP 479
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] South Bay Children's Choir directed by Diane Simons ORDER HERE

I've Been 'Buked, Children!
traditional spiritual, arr. Rollo A. Dilworth
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
SBMP 547
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE percussion part - SBMP 547.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE

Koowu
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
duration - 5:40
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 695
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Performed by the Women of the Northern Arizona University Shrine of the Ages Choir, Edith Copley, conductor
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Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
Stephen Foster arr. Ronald A.Nelson
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
SBMP 498
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Jubilate Deo
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
Duration - 3:20
SBMP 622
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Jubilate Deo
Rebecca te Velde
Festive, great musicality, a wonderful addition to the collection of treble pieces using this text.
SA - piano or organ
duration: 6:20
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 640
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Koowu
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 women’s repertoire.
SSA - a cappella, dumbek
duration - 5:40
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 695
see the music - PDF file
CD recording available
hear the music [© 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
Randall Johnson
The musicality of this piece is excellent, with the harmonies and rhythms giving it a contemporary feel.
SSA - piano
duration- 2:50
series - Rachel and Randy Stenson
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
SBMP 161
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Laudate Pueri
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
SBMP 396
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Laughing Song
David Dickau
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
Number two of a set of TWO BLAKE SONGS: PIPING DOWN THE VALLEYS WILD - SBMP 761
duration: 4:00
difficulty level: medium
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
SBMP 762
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] 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
Eduard Ebel, arr. Robert Sieving
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
SBMP 593
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Nebraska Children's Chorus Cantori Choir, Sharon M. Smith, conductor
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Life's Loveliness
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
SBMP 551
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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
duration: 2:00
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 757
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Ancora of Piedmont Children’s Choir, Robert Geary, conductor
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little tree
Paul Carey
text by E.E.Cummings
A marvelous song for the young to "sing to" the Christmas tree. Great fun, and a musical delight.
Sa - piano
Duration - 4:25 difficulty level: medium
SBMP 614
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE 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
SBMP 198
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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
SBMP 224
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Loosin Yelav
Armenian folk song, arr. Paul Carey
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
dudration - 4:00
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 679
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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
SBMP 558
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maggie and milly and molly and may
Joan Szymko
Always stylish and highly creative, composer Szymko has great fun with this E. E. Cummings poem.
SSAA - piano difficulty level: difficult
SBMP 588
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Magnificat
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
duration - 7:15
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 674
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hear the music (this recording is with organ/percussion) [© all rights reserved] 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
Young singers find this piece delightful.
Unison - piano/flute difficulty level: easy
SBMP 229
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Marchin' to Freedom
Rollo A. Dilworth
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
SBMP 497
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Mendelssohn’s Prayer for Peace
Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Kirk Aamot
A charming piece by the famous composer. Sing it in German or English.
SA - piano, flute, cello
duration - 2:50
difficulty level - easy
series - Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 884
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] 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
A contemporary setting in the folk mode.
SSA - piano difficulty level: easy
SBMP 235
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Miraculous Music
Veroslav Neumann Music Publishing promotional CD titled MultiCultural.
SA - piano, recorder difficulty level: medium
POD 311
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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
duration - 2:50
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 677
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Moon is Distant from the Sea, The
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
Duration: 3:40
Difficulty level: medium
SBMP 719
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Loughside Chamber Choir, Ireland, Judith Watson, conductor
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Mozart's Adagio
Mozart, arr. Kirk Aamot
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
SBMP 565
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Music in My Mother’s House
Stuart Stotts, arr. Marilyn Epp
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
duration - 3:50
difficulty level - medium
series - Janeal Krehbiel
SBMP 880
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Lawrence Children’s Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor
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Music on the Waters
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
SBMP 336
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Music Speaks for Me, The
Philip E. Silvey
"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
SBMP 403
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Nine Hundred Miles
American folk song - arr. Philip E. Silvey
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
SBMP 438
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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
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
duration: 3:15
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 820
Listen to a spoken recording of the Gaelic
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Out in the Fields
Andrea Ramsey
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
duration: c. 2:40
difficulty level: easy
Series: Janeal Krehbiel
SBMP 744
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read the poem
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Lawrence Children's Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor
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Pentatonic Alleluia
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
SBMP 137
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] 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
SBMP 419
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Petit Enfánt
Linda Miller Shaw & Dana Thompson
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
SBMP 199
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stillwater Boys Choir, Robert J. Ward, conductor ORDER HERE flute part - SBMP 199.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE

Pie Jesu
Brian Holmes
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
SBMP 279
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Piping Down the Valleys Wild
David Dickau
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
duration: 3:38
difficulty level: medium
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
SBMP 761
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read the poem
hear the music [© all rights reserved] 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
SBMP 418
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porky & porkie
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
SBMP 506
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Rain Come Down
Shawn Kirchner
This song tenderly and poignantly addresses the need for healing after a loss. The folk style will appeal to all.
SSA - piano
duration: c. 4:00
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 669
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hear the music - midi recording
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Resonet in laudibus
B. Wayne Bisbee
A sprightly piano accompaniment supports this festive, joyous piece full of melodic and rhythmic interest.
SA - piano difficulty level: easy
SBMP 495
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hear the music [ ©all rights reserved] South Bay Children's Choir directed by Diane Simons
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Risseldy Rosseldy
American folksong - arr. Jay Broeker
Great fun for the children's choir. Easy.
SSA - piano difficulty level: easy
SBMP 310
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hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE Saint Train, The arranged by John Campbell 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 duration: 2:00 difficulty level: easy series: Robert J. Ward SBMP 837 see and hear the music: Scorch ORDER HERE 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 duration: 3:40 difficulty level: easy SBMP 647 see and hear the music: Scorch hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE
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
SBMP 303
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Indiana University Children's Choir: Chamber Choir, Ruth Boshkoff, conductor ORDER HERE Schlafe, mein Liebster (Sleep, My Beloved) J. S. Bach, arr. Tandy C. Reussner 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 duration: 2:05 difficulty level: medium series: Janeal Krehbiel SBMP 813 see and hear the music: Scorch hear the music [© all rights reserved] Lawrence Children’s Choir, Janeal Krehbiel, conductor - recording coming soon ORDER HERE Seal Lullaby
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
Duration - 1:40 difficulty level: easy
SBMP 619
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Sehnsucht nach dem Frülinge (Longing for Spring)
Mozart, arr. Andrea Ramsey
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
duration: 3:00
difficulty level: easy
series: Janeal Krehbiel
SBMP 751
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Lawrence Children's Choir, Kaneal Krehbiel, conductor
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Shine
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
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
duration: 1:30
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 741
featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Choraliers of the South Bay Children's Choir, Taryn Koch, conductor
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Sing and Dance for Joy
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
SBMP 484
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Skye Boat Song
Scottish folksong- arr. Millard Thomson
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
SBMP 74
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Smieklis Man
Aldonis Kalnins- ed. Vance Wolverton
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
SBMP 165 see the music CD recording available
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Some Folks Do
Stephen Foster arr. Ronald A.Nelson
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
POD 499
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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
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
SBMP 541
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hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE flute part - SBMP 541.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE Stars Tom T. Shelton Jr. 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 duration: 2:30 difficulty level: easy series: Janeal Krehbiel SBMP 832 see and hear the music: Scorch hear the music [© all rights reserved] Greensboro Youth Chorus Chorale, Tom Shelton, conductor ORDER HERE violin part - SBMP 832.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE Sussex Carol
arranged by 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
POD 258
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Thanksgiving
Paul Carey
Text by Ivy Eastwick
A charming text, this is a special piece for the children's choir.
SA - piano
Duration - 2:25 difficulty level: easy
SBMP 631
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE

Three Japanese Folksongs
arr. Misuzu McManus
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
SBMP 523
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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
SBMP 472
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Torah Orah
Hebrew folk song - arr. Brant Adams
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
SBMP 324
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Tum Balalaika
Russian Yiddish Song - arr. Jay Broeker
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
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)
duration - 4:00
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 697
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Two German Chorales
Gastoldi/Decius/arr. te Velde
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
SBMP 459
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Two Poems of Emily Dickinson
Neil Ginsberg
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
SBMP 230
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Unseen Playmate, The
Neil Ginsberg
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
duration: 2: 20
difficulty: easy
series: Janeal Krehbiel
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
duration: 2:30
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 650
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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
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
duration - 4:00
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 690
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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
SBMP 461
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Weather the Cuckoo Likes, The
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
SBMP 570
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When I Think of You
Laura Farnell
The composer adapts two famous poems of Sara Teasdale to create this beautiful, tender love song.
SSA - piano
duration: 4:40
difficulty level: mediium
Series: Janeal Krebiel
SBMP 743
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] 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
SBMP 367
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Wind and the Amfalula Tree, The
Sarah Vaughn
A fun artistic setting for the treble choir. Highly recommended for young choirs.
SA - piano, cello difficulty level: medium
SBMP 341
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Wind, The
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
SBMP 589
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Winter, Snow
Carol Barnett
A dramatic piece. Artful use of the voice illuminates the text.
SSA - piano difficulty level: medium
SBMP 586
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With Beauty
Nancy Grundahl
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
SBMP 519
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Wren Song, The
Irish folk song - arr. John Campbell
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
SBMP 366
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Winter Carol
Timothy Snyder
A charming unison setting of the Christina Rossetti poem that would appeal to any age group.
Unison - piano difficulty level: easy
POD 107
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