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A Blessing
David N. Childs
Melodist Childs has done it again. A beautiful setting of the Sara Teasdale poem with a final benediction for peace from the bible. A soaring flute part and rhythmically supportive piano part add to the beauty of this gem.
SATB - piano, flute
SBMP 504
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Agnus Dei
Emma Lou Diemer
From the MASS by Diemer. The composer brings her distinctive contemporary style to the setting of this closing section of the MASS. Originally for 2 pianos, this section was re-arranged for one piano. Dramatic with a fugue leading to a pensive closing, a beautiful setting. 6 minutes duration.
SATB - piano
SBMP 381
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Donald Brinegar Singers, Donald Brinegar, conductor ORDER HERE
All Ye Lands, Sing Alleluia!
Ben Allaway
This festive yet easy piece is sure to be a favorite with church choirs. It includes some unison and two-part writing, and a dramatic ending.
SATB - keyboard
SBMP 193
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Allelujah
J. Michael Haydn - ed. Michael Cleveland
A gem from the classic repertoire deserving a place in today's literature. In a quick three, the piece dances off the page.
SATB - piano
SBMP 312
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Alleluia
René Clausen
A dramatic piece using only the word of the title. Marvelous harmonic build-up and a sensitive ending. For the mature, advanced choir.
SATB div. - a cappella
SBMP 557
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Alleluia
Terry Schlenker
A beautiful setting for the advanced choir. Composer Schlenker knows how to create drama in his music—this piece is one of those rare ones that brings chills to the listener.
SATB div. - a cappella
Duration: 5:00
Difficulty level: difficult
Series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
SBMP 707
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the St. Martin’s Chamber Choir, Timothy Krueger, conductor
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Alma Redemptoris Mater
Jason R. Bush
Number one of Four Marian Antiphons, the composer was drawn to these texts because, as he states, each is a desperate plea for a peace that constantly eludes us, a plea that reaches across the boundaries of ethnicity and religion. Each piece can easily stand alone; together the four make a stunning set. The composer creates great harmonic interest and stunning drama with minimal use of divisi.
SATB - a cappella
duration: 2:50
difficulty level: Medium
Series: Joshua Habermann
SBMP 772
Four Marian Antiphons
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Ave, Regina coelorum
Regina coeli
Salve Regina
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] International Orange Chorale, Paul Kim and Jeremy Faust, conductors
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Amazing Grace
Spiritual - arr. Diane White
A stirring a cappella setting of this all-time favorite designed for the mature choir.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 61
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America
arr. Franklin D. Ashdown
Four verses tell the whole story, transferring the music from SATB, to SA, to TTB, to SATB for a majestic ending. Powerful.
SATB - keyboard
SBMP 388
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Ave Maria
Giancarlo Aquilanti
Hauntingly beautiful with the text in the composer's native Italian.
SATB - a cappella
Duration - 3:35
SBMP 630
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Choral Project, Dan Hughes, conductor ORDER HERE
Ave Maria
James McCray
A stunning piece with great dramatic impact - especially beautiful in cathedral acoustics.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 57
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor ORDER HERE

Ave Maria
Kristina Vasiliauskaite
Lithuanian composer Vasiliauskaite brings her special style to this setting of the Ave Maria. A great piece for a cathedral setting.
SATB div. - a cappella
SBMP 590
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Ave, Regina coelorum
Jason R. Bush
Number two of Four Marian Antiphons, the composer was drawn to these texts because, as he states, each is a desperate plea for a peace that constantly eludes us, a plea that reaches across the boundaries of ethnicity and religion. Each piece can easily stand alone; together the four make a stunning set. The composer creates great harmonic interest and stunning drama with minimal use of divisi.
SATB - a cappella
duration: 3:30
difficulty level: Medium
Series: Joshua Habermann
SBMP 773
Four Marian Antiphons
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Ave, Regina coelorum
Regina coeli
Salve Regina
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] California State University, Long Beach, University Choir, Jonathan Talberg, conductor
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Ave Verum Corpus
David N. Childs
An exquisite setting by a composer who has a special flair for setting Latin motet texts.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 462
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Ave verum Corpus
Ariel Quintana
Words cannot describe the beauty of this setting. Limited divisi, a final quiet low E flat for basses, gorgeous harmonies, mature choirs will revel in this piece.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 507
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Ariel Quintana Singers, Ariel Quintana, conductor
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Avinu Malkeinu
Hebrew folk song arranged Ron Kean and Jill Egland
The piece, taken from the Jewish High Holy Day liturgy, is a passionate, dramatic song; the arrangement beautifully highlights all its inherent color and drama.
SATB - piano
duration: 2:40
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 766
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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. Also set for SSA (listen to a performance recording of that version.)
SATB - piano, optional percussion
SBMP 607
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Bless the Lord, O My Soul
David N. Childs
Commissioned by the church choir of the recording in honor of their organist, the piece features a dramatic organ part, with 4-part writing, optional solos which may be sung in unison, and a big, dramatic conclusion.
SATB - organ
duration: 4:50
difficulty level: medium
series: David N. Childs
SBMP 776
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Blow ye the trumpet, blow
Lewis Edson, arr. Paul Carey
One of thousands of hymns from the 1700s set to the words of Methodist Englishman Charles Wesley, the pentatonic melody gives it the feel of an early American hymn. Carey has done a masterful job with this arrangement.
SATB - a cappella
duration: 2:10
difficulty level: medium
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
SBMP 812
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Illinois State University Concert Choir, conducted by Dr. Karyl Carlson, Director of Choral Activities
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Bright Morning Stars
Traditional Appalachian song
arranged Shawn Kirchner
A great folk melody is given royal treatment here. The artful arrangment, with a great piano accompaniment, maintains the folk flavor of the song while adding drama and musical interest.
SATB, baritone solo - piano
SBMP 594
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Canticle of Praise
René Clausen
Originally written for the King’s Singers (a 6-man ensemble) and the Morman Tabernacle Choir, this publication is the version re-scored by the composer for performance by his Concordia Choir. A dramatic concert opener or closer.
SATB/SATB - a cappella
duration: 5:20
SBMP 655

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Christians, We Have Met to Worship
arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee
Taken from the Southern Harmony, the pentatonic mode provides the flavor for this piece. Handbells and choir combine for a stunning effect.
SATB - handbells, opt. percussion
SBMP 260
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Christus factus est
Johann Michael Haydn, ed. Martin Banner
A treasure from the classic era.
SATB - piano
duration: 3:55
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 793
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Concert Choir of Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam, NY, conducted by Rebecca Reames
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Come Unto Me
Jason Shelton
A stunning setting of the biblical text “Come unto me all you that labor and I will give you rest.” Appropriate for the advanced church choir or the concert choir, the excellent recording is worth a listen.
SATB div. - a cappella
duration: 3:50
difficulty level: difficult
Series: David N. Childs
SBMP 746
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Collegium Vocale, Vanderbilt Univ., David Childs, conductor
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Commit Your Way to the Lord
Stacey Wong
Suitable for concert or church use, the award winning composer has created an artistic setting of Psalms 37 and 43.
SATB - a cappella
duration - 3:30
SBMP 694
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Performed by the Central Bucks High School-West Chamber Choir, Joseph Ohrt, conductor
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Cornerstone
Shawn Kirchner
The composer pulls out all the stops on this gospel piece. Tthe piano part soars; the two soloists dramatically rise above the choir. Female and male choral trios give the piece authentic gospel style.
SATB with two incidental solos: baritone and mezzo soprano - piano
duration: 3:45
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 747
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Coventry Carol
English carol, arr. J. Edmund Hughes
What would Christmas be without an arrangement by Ed Hughes! This one is delightful. Sing it in the round, from the balcony, as you process, or from the stage. Simply beautiful.
SSATBB - windchimes, handbells
SBMP 599
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Coventry Carol/Make Me to Know the Measure of My Days
Shawn Kirchner
One beautiful song, two possible texts. The folk-like melody builds to a dramatic climax and ends in pensive repose.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 569
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Divine Image, The
Joshua Shank
Spine-tingling drama abounds in this setting of the William Blake poem. Without resorting to extreme ranges or extensive divisi, composer Shank has created a piece within the reach of average choirs and worthy of the finest choirs.
SATB - piano
SBMP 491
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Domine, labia mea aperies
Orlandus Lassus - ed. C. Archibeque
A beautiful, moving motet. This performing edition includes a word by word translation of the text, a pronunciation guide, and directives for creating interpretive nuances for performance.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 02
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor ORDER HERE Done Made My Vow to the Lord traditional spiritual, arranged by Marques L. A. Garrett The talented arranger brings his own special nuance to this spiritual. The women start, then the men have a turn; joining together they build the spiritual to a grand conclusion. SSAATTBB - a cappella duration: 3:15 difficulty: medium-advanced due to divisi SBMP 841 see and hear the music: Scorch hear the music [© all rights reserved] University of North Carolina at Greensboro Chorale, Dr. Carole J. Ott, conductor ORDER HERE

Down in the Valley to Pray
African-American spiritual, arr. Michael Cleveland
This spiritual was featured in the movie, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" For the film, the title and text was changed to Down to the River to Pray. To be sung with great fervor , the melody is in the pentatonic mode.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 458
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Emmanuel
Dennis Friesen-Carper
Gospel all the way here, this piece features a main chorus joined by a semi-chorus with SSA or SAT voicing. The piece works well a cappella, but there is also a supportive, gospel-style piano part included. The versatile composer had great fun creating this excellent piece.
SATB/semi-chorus/opt. piano
duration: 6:20
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 755
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Valparaiso University Chorale, Christopher M. Cook, conductor
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Exsultate justi in Domino
Brant Adams
A dramatic, rousing, rhythmic piece.
SATB- piano
SBMP 172
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Follow the Drinking Gourd
traditional African American folk song arranged by Allen Koepke
The composer has achieved great notoriety for his spiritual arrangements; his fans will delight to discover another great one. This setting is poignant with its message, and highly rhythmic in its design as it and builds to a dramatic conclusion. The text contains coded lyrics as is typical of many spirituals; their significance and meaning is documented in the printed score.
SATB div.
duration: 3:00
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 756
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Luther College Nordic Choir, Craig Arnold, conductor
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Freedom Come
Ben Allaway
In the style of a South African freedom song.Easy choral writing and a narrator soloist provide an uplifting experience. The words may be altered to suit the occasion, be it Christmas or a special celebration. The music builds to a dramatic climax. Wonderful way to close a program.
SATB - a cappella, conga drums
SBMP 67
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From this House
Ben Allaway
Written as a sequel to Freedom Come; the mission now is to take the energy and strength of the community From this House out into the world. Features one soloist.
SATB - a cappella - double choir, conga drums
SBMP 225
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Give Me Jesus
arranged by Ronald E. Kauffmann
Easy, yet very effective, this arrangement will appeal to high school choirs, and to church choirs with limited rehearsal time.
SATB - keyboard
SBMP 247
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Give Me Jesus
Traditional spiritual arr. Marques L.A. Garrett
A sensitive, dramatic, innovative take on this favorite spiritual.
voicing - SATB with some divisi - a cappella
duration - 3:30
difficulty level - medium - mature ranges
SBMP 869
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Give Me Jesus, SATB with organ - POD 869.1
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Gloria
Debra Lynn
GLORIA was composed for choirs with substantially fewer male than female members. The piece presents opportunities for choirs to gain a sense of accomplishment and understanding:Themes are anticipated in the accompaniment making pitches easier to find and changes in patterns easier to remember.Short a cappella sections help give singers a sense of accomplishment and offer an effective ghance in texture for listeners.The use of polyphony makes all parts important; unison singing adds to the strength of the piece.
SABpiano, opt. handbells
SBMP 480
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Gloria
Sanford Dole
A dramatic, festive GLORIA by an accomplished composer and conductor. His choir provides a fine recording of this piece. Excellent for the large, mature choir.
SATB with some sop and bass divisi; alto and baritone incidental solos - a cappella
duration: 4:45
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 742
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Cantabile Chorale, Sanford Dole, conductor
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Go, Tell It on the Mountain
arr. Joshua Shank
Striving to make the text of this well known Christmas spiritual vividly come to life, composer Shank has created an awesome arrangement which builds a mountain of sound before it ends quietly and poignantly announcing the news: Jesus Christ is Born. Don't miss this one if you have an outstanding, mature choir. Your audience will be moved to heartfelt silence and will leave the concert talking about this piece.
SATB div. - a cappella
SBMP 580
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Singers, Matthew Culloton conductor ORDER HERE

Greatest of These is Love, The
Ted Lucas
A beautiful melody stars in this setting of I Corinthians 13.
SATB - piano
SBMP 454
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Choral Project, Dan Hughes, conductor ORDER HERE

Haec Dies
Brant Adams
Haec Dies is joyful singing at its best. Brant Adams chooses 6/8 meter for its inherent dance quality, and to that he adds a flowing melodic and harmonic structure. The natural syllabic stress of the Latin is easily realized thanks to the composer's careful attention to text setting, and the overall ABA form makes for ease of teaching and memorization.
SATB - piano
SBMP 389
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Hallelujah!
Emma Lou Diemer
Written for a large festival performance, Diemer had great fun with this one-word composition. A sprightly keyboard part for organ or piano sets the tone. The piece builds to a grand ending.
SATB - keyboard
SBMP 402
see the music hear the music [© all rights reserved] The massed choirs for "Hallellujah!" were: St. Olaf Catholic Parish Choir, Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir, St. Michael's Lutheran Church Choir, J. Michele Edwards, conductor hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE
How Did the Rose
Joan Szymko
An art song for the choir, beautifully crafted and inspired. Set to a poem by Hafiz.
SATB - piano
SBMP 548
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Chamber Choir at First Unitarian Church, Portland, OR, Mark Slegers, dir. and Viriditas Vocal Ensemble, Joan Szymko, conductor ORDER HERE

How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place
Craig Bohmler
Award winning composer, Craig Bohmler has created a piece church choirs will love.
SATB - organ
SBMP 234
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Hebrew song, arr. Neil Ginsberg
A flowing piano accompaniment joined by a flute obligato add great color to this piece. Easy, tasteful, sing it in the original Hebrew or in English.
SATB - piano, flute
SBMP 286
see and hear the music: Scorch CD recording available hear the music [© all rights reserved] University of Miami Frost Chorale, Jo-Michael Sceibe, conductor
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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. The treble version of this piece has been extremely popular. We are pleased that mixed voice choirs can now experience Szymko’s special treatment of Langston Hughes’ beloved poem.
SATB - piano
Duration: 3:00
Difficulty level: medium
SBMP 736
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] St. Mary's International School, Tokyo, Japan, International Show Choir, Randy Stenson, conductor
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I Will Come to You
David N. Childs
John 14 paraphrased by the composer, then set with great poignancy and a great sense of melody. I Will Come to You is part of the new David N. Childs Sacred Music Series, pieces specifically written for the church choir.
SATB - a cappella
duration: 3:45
SBMP 668
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I Will Lift Mine Eyes to the Hills
David N. Childs
Unison then 2 parts with some treble divisi at the end, the composer has set a beautiful melody with everyone getting a turn at it. This piece is part of the new David N. Childs Sacred Music Series, pieces specifically written for the church choir.
SAB - piano
duration: 3:30
SBMP 667
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I've Been Buked, Children!
traditional spiritual, arr. Rollo Dilworth
A spiritual with a real life story. The percussion sets the tone and plays up the drama. Bound to be a huge winner.
SATB - piano, percussion
SBMP 550
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Illumina la tenebre
Joan Szymko
The recording, done in a reverberant hall, provides the best description of this outstanding piece. The text is one of the oldest prayers of St. Francis of Assisi. The composer states: “My intention was to create a setting both spacious and intimate.” She has succeeded beautifully.
SATB with some divisi in the some soprano
duration - c. 4:30
difficulty level - medium
series - Daniel Hughes
SBMP 861
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Choral Project, Daniel Hughes, conductor
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In paradisum
Nathaniel Harnack
A beautiful setting of this Latin text from the Requiem Mass.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 544
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In Remembrance
David N. Childs
"Do not stand at my grave and weep..." A beautiful text, a beautiful song with great melodies and two contrasting musical ideas that reflect the text.
SATB/S solo - a cappella
POD 538


In the Bleak Midwinter
René Clausen
Text by Christina Rossetti
The composer does a masterful job of setting this beloved text. Dramatic and beautiful -- choirs will love this piece.
SATB - a cappella
Duration - 3:00
SBMP 620
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It Takes a Village
Joan Szymko
The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is given African-style treatment. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience favorite.
SATB - percussion
SBMP 331
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Jubilate Deo
László Halmos (Hungary)
"Sing joyfully to God, all the earth" - the text describes the mood of the piece. In four parts with no divisi and a conservative range, with a Latin text that is not difficult - this dramatic piece can serve many types of choirs. Easy.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 24
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Kyrie
Joshua Clausen
A dramatic, unique setting of this text that will appeal to high school thru college choirs. It sounds more difficult than it actually is; the divisi is minimal (3 measures in the SA parts).
SATB - a cappella
duration: 2:45
SBMP 639
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] The Choral Project, Dan Hughes, conductor
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Kyrie eleison
Randall Johnson
The composer skillfully creates great, effective music without divisi or excessive difficulty. The musicality of the piece is excellent, the harmonies and rhythms give it a contemporary feel, the vocal writing is superb. The limited tenor range makes the piece accessible for the junior high choir.
SATB - piano
duration: 2:50
difficulty level: medium
Series: Rachel and Randy Stenson
SBMP 821
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Laudate Dominum
Nancy Hill Cobb
A great festival or concert piece. Rhythmic, exciting and well designed, a winner.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 386
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Laudate Pueri
Nancy Hill Cobb
Unison, two-part, four-part, and finally five-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.
SATB - piano, opt. flute/cello
SBMP 395
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Listen to a Jubilant Song
Tim Sarsany
The antiphonal second choir echoes choir one, a four-part homophonic middle section adds contrast. A good opener for a concert. Easy.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 511
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Lord, I know I been changed
spiritual - arr. More/Regin
Swing out with this fine gospel arrangement.
SATB - opt. piano
SBMP 335
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Lord is My Shepherd, The
David N. Childs
Poignant melody combines with a contemporary style accompaniment to create a special setting of this text.
SATB - keyboard, Ft. horn or trombone
SBMP 250
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Make a Joyful Noise
Cristine Temple-Evans
A festive, dramatic setting of Psalm 100.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 449
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Make Haste, O God
Scott Henderson
Gospel all the way on this one.
SATB - piano
SBMP 537
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Make Me to Know the Measure of My Days/Coventry Carol
Shawn Kirchner
One beautiful song, two possible texts. The folk-like melody builds to a dramatic climax and ends in pensive repose.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 569
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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.
SATB - piano
SBMP 520
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Miracle, The
Allen Koepke
A benediction for peace with a moving text by the composer, four soloists join the choir in this touching piece. Allen Koepke at his finest.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 496
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MISSA BREVIS BEATAE MARIA (movements published separately)
Kristina Vasiliauskaite, Lithuania
SATB - a cappella
Any choir experiencing one movement will want to sing them all. Absolutely gorgeous describes them. This is extraordinary music written by a talented Lithuanian composer. Perfect for the cathedral. Medium difficulty.
Kyrie
SBMP 265 - ORDER HERE
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Gloria
SBMP 266 - ORDER HERE
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SBMP 267 - ORDER HERE
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Agnus Dei
SBMP 268 - ORDER HERE
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Morning Has Broken
Shawn Kirchner
Eleanor Farjeon's poem, made famous by the Cat Steven's setting, is set to a beautiful new melody in a dramatic folk-hymn style with optional soprano solo. A fine pianist, composer Kirchner always adds great color and style to his choral music through his accompaniments.
SATB - piano
SBMP 573
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My Soul Is a River
Ben Allaway
Poet/composer Ben Allaway adds his own thoughts to a biblical verse and creates a spiritual that swings with a strong message of hope.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 535
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O Clap Your Hands
Nancy Hill Cobb
A rousing, upbeat, exciting piece, perfect for a concert opener or closer. Performed at the 2007 ACDA National Convention.
SATB - piano
duration - 3:30
SBMP 684
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O Magnum Mysterium
David N. Childs (New Zealand)
A contemporary motet using the Latin text and including the chant. Suitable for a good high school choir or beyond.
SATB
SBMP 211
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O Vos Omnes
David Childs
Composer Childs has created a piece destined to become a masterpiece. Discover his music, and don't miss this piece if you have an excellent choir.
SSAATTBB - a cappella
SBMP 329
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stetson University Choir, Duncan Couch, conductor ORDER HERE On Jordan’s Stormy Banks M. Durham, arr. Ken Berg The 19th century hymn tune is from the shape note tradition, originally published in Southern Harmony. The arranger skillfully moves the melody around among the voices, and builds the music to a rousing climax as the text takes us to the Promised Land. SATB - piano duration: 3:10 difficulty level: medium series: Jo-Michael Scheibe SBMP 811 see the music, PDF file hear the music [© all rights reserved] DeKalb Choral Guild, Bryan Black, conductor ORDER HERE

Pentatonic Alleluia
Ross Whitney
Designed for a stereophonic performance surrounding the audience. A crowd pleaser.
SSAATBB - a cappella
SBMP 444
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Plenty Good Room
arr. René Clausen
Guaranteed to bring down the house, this arrangement really swings with classy jazz elements including a scat soloist (the part is written out in the score).
SATB div. - a cappella
SBMP 536
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Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
David N. Childs
Stunning beauty to equal that of the chapel of Assisi has been created by composer Childs. Singers will revel in the glorious melodies that embrace this piece. A violin (or flute) adds color to the keyboard accompaniment.
SATB - piano, violin or flute
SBMP 296
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Louisiana State University Summer Chorus, Kenneth Fulton, conductor ORDER HERE violin or flute part - SBMP 296.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE Psalm 24 Lili Boulanger, ed. Lester Ray Miller III A dramatic, rhythmic, full-throated setting of the Psalm. The piece features the men for two-thirds of the piece, and ends with women joining in, doubling them at the octave. Peter Eklund has performed this successfully with men alone. The recording by his men has brass accompaniment. TTBB/with optional SATB ending - one piano/four hands or brass duration: c. 3:00 difficulty level: medium Series: Peter A. Eklund SBMP 789 SBMP 789.1 - optional brass accompaniment see and hear the music: Scorch hear the music [© all rights reserved] University of Nebraska Varsity Men’s Chorus, Peter Eklund, conductor ORDER HERE Psalm 108
René Clausen
Elegant, soaring, beautiful, dramatic -- the adjectives are many for this glorious Psalm setting. 7 minutes duration. An orchestral version is available from the composer.
SATB - organ
SBMP 543
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Psalm of Praise
Joseph Schubert
A dramatic piece for the large church choir set to words drawn from the Psalms.
SSAATTBB - a cappella
duration: 4:00
SBMP 659
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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.
SATB - piano
SBMP 503
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Regina coeli
Luke Mayernik
A beautiful, dramatic setting of the text.
SATB div. - a cappella
duration: 4:15
SBMP 641
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Regina coeli
Jason R. Bush
Number three of Four Marian Antiphons, the composer was drawn to these texts because, as he states, each is a desperate plea for a peace that constantly eludes us, a plea that reaches across the boundaries of ethnicity and religion. Each piece can easily stand alone; together the four make a stunning set. The composer creates great harmonic interest and stunning drama with minimal use of divisi.
SATB - a cappella
duration: 2 :20
difficulty level: Medium
Series: Joshua Habermann
SBMP 771
Four Marian Antiphons
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Ave, Regina coelorum
Regina coeli
Salve Regina
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] California State University, Stanislaus, Concert Chorale, Daniel R. Afonso, Jr., conductor. (Note: The composer made some minor revisions after the recording was made.)
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Rejoice!
Jeffery L. Ames
This one will bring the house to its feet, guaranteed. The composer is an expert in the gospel medium. Note: After the recording was made, the piece underwent some piano revision; ms. 107-115 are missing from the recording, as are the celebratory sounds during the piano interlude preceding these measures.
SATB - piano
Duration: 4:15
Difficulty level: medium - very little divisi
Series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
SBMP 728
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Roll, Jordan, Roll
African American Spiritual, arr. Ken Berg
This one “rolls” to a dramatic, upbeat conclusion. A baritone soloist is featured for much of the piece; the piano provides a driving, exciting accompaniment; the choir adds great rhythmic and melodic interest. This is a blockbuster arrangement that will thrill audiences.
SATB /baritone solo - piano
duration: 3:00
difficulty: medium
Series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
SBMP 819
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Salve Regina
David N. Childs
A truly gorgeous setting of this text.
SATB
SBMP 248 see and hear the music: Scorch CD recording available
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Linn-Benton Community College Chamber Choir, Hal Eastburn, conductor ORDER HERE Salve Regina Jason R. Bush Number four of Four Marian Antiphons, the composer was drawn to these texts because, as he states, each is a desperate plea for a peace that constantly eludes us, a plea that reaches across the boundaries of ethnicity and religion. Each piece can easily stand alone; together the four make a stunning set. The composer creates great harmonic interest and stunning drama with minimal use of divisi. SATB - a cappella duration: 4:20 - SBMP 775 difficulty level: Medium Series: Joshua Habermann Four Marian Antiphons Alma Redemptoris Mater Ave, Regina coelorum Regina coeli Salve Regina see and hear the music: Scorch see the music: PDF CD recording available hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Francisco State University Chamber Singers, Joshua Habermann, conductor ORDER HERE
Sanctus
J.M. Haydn - ed. Cleveland
Another wonderful discovery from the archived music of J. Michael Haydn.
SATB - piano
SBMP 349
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Set me as a seal upon your heart
David N. Childs
Composer Childs shows his flare for writing a beautiful melody. A stirring piano accompaniment completes this delightful setting.
SATB - keyboard/trombone or French horn
SBMP 210
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Schola Cantorum, Donal Kendrick, conductor
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Shall We Gather at the River
Robert Lowry, arr. Matthew Culloton
The arranger has created an elegant, beautiful setting of this well known melody that will work well in the concert hall, or the church.
SSATBB - a cappella
duration - 4:00
series - Matthew and Michael Culloton
SBMP 849
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Silent Night
Gruber, arr. Barbara Harlow
This setting adds some new drama to the beloved carol. Starting with wind, followed by the toning of a handbell to announce “all is calm,” the harp joins in to set the stage for the carol. A children’s choir or soloist could participate in the first verse; the audience is included on a final humming of the melody; the choir could move to a new position or process out on this final verse. SATB - harp, hand bell, glockenspiel
duration: 3:45
SBMP 643
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Sing a New Song
Deborah Nuss
Especially appropriate for worship celebrations. A dance like piece with great flare. The vocal writing is easy.
SATB - opt.trumpet, tambourine
SBMP 70
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Stand by Me, Lord
Charles Albert Tindley, arr. Ruth Butterfield-Winter
Stand By Me, Lord has been arranged and recorded in different forms by many gospel singers, including Elvis Presley. This arrangement was inspired by the Mavis Staples version where she sings unaccompanied on two tracks, to create an aleatoric duet with herself. The opening phrases are sung by the solo voice. As the chorus joins in, the arrangement builds to a strong climax, which is followed by a beautiful and hopeful conclusion, sung once again by the solo voice.
SATB/solo - a cappella
duration - 4:10
difficulty level - medium
series - Daniel Hughes
SBMP 864
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Svjati Boze
Lisa Milena Simikic
Dedicated to those who suffered as the result of the bombing of Kosovo, this dramatic piece will appeal to advanced choirs. Not difficult, it does require vocal maturity. The title translation: Holy God. One phrase is in the Slavonic language, all others are in English
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 467
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There Is a Balm in Gilead
arr. René ClausenComposer
Clausen wrote this arrangement for his Concordia Choir to take on tour. Loaded with sensitive feeling, this piece is guaranteed to have an impact on the audience.
SATB div.; S and/or T solos - a cappella
SBMP 611
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There Is No Rose
Melinda Bargreen
Luscious. Find a good acoustic for this piece and bask in the beautiful harmonies. Some divisi in the upper three parts.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 524
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There Is No Rose
René Clausen
The cello and harp add color and drama to this beautiful melodic setting of the famous text.
SATB - harp, cello (opt. piano)
SBMP 579
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There is No Rose of Such Virtue
Michael Larkin
A dramatic, hauntingly beautiful setting of this famous text.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 391
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Think on These Things
David N. Childs
"The peace of God which surpasses all understanding, shall protect your hearts and minds in Christ our Savior."
The text was paraphrased from Phillippians by the composer; this piece marks the first in a series of sacred music in the name of David N. Childs. A high quality piece for the church service, it opens with a beautiful unison melody to be sung by all.
SATB - keyboard
Duration - 4:35
POD 629
see and hear the music ORDER HERE To the Holy Spirit Joan Szymko Wendell Berry’s poem inspires us to imagine the extreme reaches of the “holy spirit.” As always, Joan Szymko perfectly captures the sense of the text to bring us a dramatic piece. SATB - piano duration: 3:30 difficulty: medium (some divisi in the sop.) SBMP 838 see and hear the music: Scorch ORDER HERE

Ubi Caritas
Joan Szymko
Composer Szymko hopes to "arouse the universal longing for the Spirit" with this original setting of the famous antiphon text. Indeed, it will. Stunning, fresh, highly creative, a wonderful challenge for the fine choir. The women's voices are in four parts, the men's in two except for the divisi ending.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 291 see the music CD recording available

Wade in de Water
spiritual arranged by Allen Koepke
Hold your hats, this one will raise the house.
SSAATTBB - a cappella
SBMP 227
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Wake up, Ollie Brown!
Ben Allaway
A variety of African-American musical styles join in this choral drama. Four soloists are featured and are backed up by a "chorus of angels." A dramatic five minute duration piece.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 45
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Walk in Jerusalem
spiritual, arr. Paul Rardin
Arranger Rardin is at it again, here with a gospel rock setting of the wonderful spiritual. Dig in and enjoy the fun this one provides. Audiences are guaranteed to love it.
SATB - piano
SBMP 352
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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.
SSATBB - a cappella
SBMP 482
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We Sing of Golden Mornings
Neil Ginsberg
If singing makes you feel good, singing this song will make you feel even better. The text speaks of only positive things, and the musical setting is upbeat and joyous. A great song for spring. Not difficult.
SATB - piano
SBMP 525
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Weeping Mary
Social Harp - arranged Brad Holmes
Shape note music comes to life with three choirs lending a dramatic, antiphonal effect to this arrangement. At times all singers are involved, or only one of the three choirs, or a combination of two. The voicings: Choir I: SSA; Choir 2: SAT; Choir 3: A/T TB. The recording conducted by the arranger demonstrates the performance style needed for this piece.
SATB - a cappella
duration: 2:00
difficulty level: mediuim
Series: Charlene Archibeque
SBMP 750

see the music hear the music [© all rights reserved] Millikin University Choir, Brad Holmes, conductor ORDER HERE What Sweeter Music J. Edmund Hughes Rober Herrick’s famous poem receives highly creative treatment in this setting. A seasonal text usually associated with Christmas, the piece is worthy of performance at any time of the year. SATB div. - a cappella duration: 4:10 difficulty level: medium series: Donald Brinegar SBMP 758 see and hear the music: Scorch see the music: PDF read the poem CD recording available hear the music [© all rights reserved] Mesa High School A Cappella Choir, Germán Aguilar, conductor; note - the piece underwent some minor revision after this recording was made ORDER HERE
What Sweeter Music Can We Bring
Kenneth Jennings
The famous Christmas poem by Robert Herrick comes to vivid life in this setting for choir and cello.
SATB - cello
duration: 5:05
SBMP 649
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‘Zekiel
traditional spiritual, arranged by Allen Koepke
A tenor soloist is featured in this show-stopper arrangement of Ezekiel Saw the Wheel.
SATB div./tenor solo - a cappella
duration: 3:30
SBMP 642
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Wartburg College Choir, Paul Torkelson, conductor
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