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A Blessing by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 381
[© all rights reserved] performed by Donald Brinegar Singers, Donald Brinegar, conductor
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All Ye Lands, Sing Alleluia! by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
POD 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 312
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Alleluia by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 557
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Alleluia by Terry Schlenker
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
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 [difficulty level: difficult] duration: 5:00
catalog number: SBMP 707

[© all rights reserved] performed by the St. Martin’s Chamber Choir, Timothy Krueger, conductor
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Alma Redemptoris Mater by Jason R. Bush
Series: Joshua Habermann
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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:50
catalog number: SBMP 772

[© all rights reserved] performed by the International Orange Chorale, Paul Kim and Jeremy Faust, conductors
Four Marian Antiphons
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Ave, Regina coelorum
Regina coeli
Salve Regina
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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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 388
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Ave Maria by Giancarlo Aquilanti
Hauntingly beautiful with the text in the composer's native Italian.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration - 3:35
catalog number: SBMP 630
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Ave Maria by James McCray
A stunning piece with great dramatic impact - especially beautiful in cathedral acoustics.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 57
[© all rights reserved] performed by The San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
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Ave Maria by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 590
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Ave, Regina coelorum by Jason R. Bush
Series: Joshua Habermann
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 - [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 773
[© all rights reserved] performed by The California State University, Long Beach, University Choir, Jonathan Talberg, conductor
Four Marian Antiphons
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Ave, Regina coelorum
Regina coeli
Salve Regina
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Ave Verum Corpus by David N. Childs
An exquisite setting by a composer who has a special flair for setting Latin motet texts.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 462
[© all rights reserved] Performed by The Centenary Choir, Julia Thorn, conductor
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Ave verum Corpus by 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 [difficulty level: difficult]
catalog number: SBMP 507
[© all rights reserved] performed by The 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:40
catalog number: SBMP 766

[© all rights reserved] Bakersfield College Chamber Singers, Ron Kean, conductor

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Beside the Still Waters by Rollo A. Dilworth
A gospel feel shines brightly here in this tasteful setting of Psalm 23. Appropriate for concert or church use. Also set for SSA (listen to a performance recording of that version.)
SATB - piano, optional percussion [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 607
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Bless the Lord, O My Soul by David N. Childs
series: 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:50
catalog number: SBMP 776

[ © all rights reserved] performed by The Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Wichita, KS, Tom Wine, conductor
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Blow ye the trumpet, blow by Lewis Edson, arr. Paul Carey
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:10
catalog number: SBMP 812

[© 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, arr 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 594

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Bonita High School Chamber Singers, Todd Helm, conductor
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Canticle of Praise by 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 [difficulty level: difficult] duration: 5:20
catalog number: SBMP 655

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Concordia Choir - Moorhead, MN, René Clausen, conductor
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Christians, We Have Met to Worship arr. 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 260
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Christus factus est Johann Michael Haydn, ed. Martin Banner
A treasure from the classic era.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:55
catalog number: SBMP 793

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Concert Choir of Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam, NY, conducted by Rebecca Reames
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Come Unto Me by Jason Shelton
Series: David N. Childs
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 [difficulty level: difficult] duration: 3:50
catalog number: SBMP 746

[© all rights reserved] performed by Collegium Vocale, Vanderbilt Univ., David Childs, conductor
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Commit Your Way to the Lord by 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration - 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 694

[© all rights reserved] performed by the Central Bucks High School-West Chamber Choir, Joseph Ohrt, conductor
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Cornerstone by 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:45
catalog number: SBMP 747
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Bonita High School Chamber Singers, Todd Helm, conductor
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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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 599
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Shrine of the Ages Choir, Edith Copley, conductor
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Coventry Carol/Make Me to Know the Measure of My Days by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
SBMP 569
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Divine Image, The by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 491
[© all rights reserved] performed by Uberkor, Joshua Shank, conductor
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Domine, labia mea aperies Orlandus Lassus - ed. Charlene 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 02
[© all rights reserved] performed by The San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
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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 [difficulty: medium-advanced due to divisi] duration: 3:15
catalog number: SBMP 841

[ ©all rights reserved] performed by The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Chorale, Dr. Carole J. Ott, conductor
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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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 458
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Emmanuel by 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 6:20
catalog number: SBMP 755

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Valparaiso University Chorale, Christopher M. Cook, conductor
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Exsultate justi in Domino by Brant Adams
A dramatic, rousing, rhythmic piece. A great concert closer or contest piece. An orchestra version is available from the composer, conductor's score and parts.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: 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. [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 756

[ ©all rights reserved] performed by The Luther College Nordic Choir, Craig Arnold, conductor
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Freedom Come by Ben Allaway
[movement 5 from Bandari] 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 67 - also available in SSAA or TTBB

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Capital University Chapel Choir, Dr. Lynda Hasseler, conductor
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From this House by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 225

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Millikin University Choir, Brad Holmes, conductor
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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 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 247
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Haystack Workshop Chorus, Julie Kangas, conductor
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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 [difficulty level - medium - mature ranges] duration - 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 869

[ ©all rights reserved] performed by The Sunday Night Singers, Mike McCullough, conductor
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Gloria by 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.
SAB - piano, opt. handbells [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 480
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Gloria by 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:45
catalog number: SBMP 742

[ ©all rights reserved] performed by The 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 [difficulty level: difficult]
catalog number: SBMP 580
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Singers, Matthew Culloton conductor
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Greatest of These is Love, The by Theodore Lucas
A beautiful melody stars in this setting of I Corinthians 13.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 454
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Choral Project, Dan Hughes, conductor
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Haec Dies by 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 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 389
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Hallelujah! by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 402

[© 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
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How Can I Keep from Singing by Robert Wadsworth Lowry, arr. Karen P. Thomas
series: Giselle Wyers
Starting with the most innocent of beginnings featuring the famous treble melody, the piece builds to a dramatic ending, all the while maintaining the integrity of the original hymn tune.
SATB div. - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:30
catalog number: SBMP 897

[© all rights reserved] performed by Seattle Pro Musica, Karen Thomas, conductor
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How Did the Rose by Joan Szymko
An art song for the choir, beautifully crafted and inspired. Set to a poem by Hafiz.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 548
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Chamber Choir at First Unitarian Church, Portland, OR, Mark Slegers, dir. and Viriditas Vocal Ensemble, Joan Szymko, conductor
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How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place by Craig Bohmler
Award winning composer, Craig Bohmler has created a piece church choirs will love.
SATB - organ [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 234
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Hine Ma Tov 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
catalog number: SBMP 286

[© all rights reserved] University of Miami Frost Chorale, Jo-Michael Sceibe, conductor
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I Dream a World by Joan Szymko
Poem by Langston Hughes
The famous text is set to a beautiful melody with a dramatic buildup midway emphasizing the powerful meaning herein. 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 736


[© all rights reserved] performed by: St. Mary's International School, Tokyo, Japan, International Show Choir, Randy Stenson, conductor

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I Will Come to You by 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 [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:45
catalog number: SBMP 668
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I Will Lift Mine Eyes to the Hills by 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 [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 667
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I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes by Nicholas Carl McKaig
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
Beautiful beyond words! This talented young composer has created a highly moving masterpiece with this setting.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:25
catalog number: SBMP 900

[© all rights reserved] performed by the USC Chamber Singers, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
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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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 550
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Illumina la tenebre by Joan Szymko
series - Daniel Hughes
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 [difficulty level - medium] duration - c. 4:30
catalog number: SBMP 861

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Choral Project, Daniel Hughes, conductor
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In paradisum by Nathaniel Harnack
A beautiful setting of this Latin text from the Requiem Mass.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 544

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Chico State A Cappella Choir, Jeffrey Gemmell, conductor
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In Remembrance by 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 [difficulty level: difficult]
catalog number: SBMP 538

[© all rights reserved] performed by Collegium Vocale, Vanderbilt University, David Childs, conductor
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In the Bleak Midwinter by 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration - 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 620
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It Takes a Village by 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 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 331

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Stetson University Choir, Duncan Couch, conductor
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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 [difficulty level - easy]
catalog number: SBMP 24
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Kumbaya arr. Nicholas Carl McKaig
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
Opening and concluding with a dramatic chant-style solo, the heart of the piece features genuine South African rhythm. Outstanding, unique treatment of this well known tune.
SATBB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:35
catalog number: SBMP 901

[© all rights reserved] performed by the USC Chamber Singers, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
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Kumbaya arr. Neil Ginsberg
A fun, upbeat, different treatment of this favorite campfire song. The piano gives it real oomph. Enjoy!
SATB - piano [difficulty level - easy]
catalog number: SBMP 405
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Kyrie by 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
[difficulty level - mediuim]
catalog number: SBMP 639

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Choral Project, Dan Hughes, conductor
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Kyrie eleison by Randall Johnson
series: Rachel and Randy Stenson
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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:50
SBMP 821
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Laudate Dominum by Nancy Hill Cobb
A great festival or concert piece. Rhythmic, exciting and well designed, a winner.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level - medium]
catalog number: SBMP 386
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Laudate Pueri by 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 [difficulty level - easy]
catalog number: SBMP 395
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Listen to a Jubilant Song by Tim Sarsany
The antiphonal second choir echoes choir one, a four-part homophonic middle section adds contrast. A good opener for a concert.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level - easy]
catalog number: 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 335

[© all rights reserved] performed by The San José State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
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Lord is My Shepherd, The by 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 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 250
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Lord’s Prayer , The by David N. Childs
A beautiful setting with a memorable melody and an expressive accompaniment.
SATB - piano, flute [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:50
SBMP 826
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Make a Joyful Noise by Cristine Temple-Evans
A festive, dramatic setting of Psalm 100.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 449
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Make Haste, O God by Scott Henderson
Gospel all the way on this one.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 537
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Make Me to Know the Measure of My Days/Coventry Carol by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 569
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Marchin' to Freedom by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 520
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Miracle, The by 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 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 496

[© all rights reserved] The Arizona Choir, Bruce Chamberlain, conductor
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MISSA BREVIS BEATAE MARIA (movements published separately)
by Kristina Vasiliauskaite, Lithuania
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level: medium]
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
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Sanctus, Benedictus
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[© all rights reserved] performed by The San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
Morning Has Broken by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 573
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My Soul Is a River by 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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 535

[© all rights reserved] performed by The University of Northern Iowa Chamber Singers, Dr. Brad T. Barrett, conductor
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O Clap Your Hands by Nancy Hill Cobb
A rousing, upbeat, exciting piece, perfect for a concert opener or closer. Performed at the 2007 ACDA National Convention.
SATB - piano
[difficulty level: medium] duration - 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 684
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O Magnum Mysterium by David N. Childs
A contemporary motet using the Latin text and including the chant. Suitable for a good high school choir or beyond.
SATB [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:40
catalog number: SBMP 211

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Louisiana State University A Cappella Choir, Kenneth Fulton , conductor
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O Vos Omnes by David N. 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 [difficulty Level: difficult]
catalog number: SBMP 329

[© all rights reserved] performed by Stetson University Choir, Duncan Couch, conductor
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On Jordan’s Stormy Banks M. Durham, arr. Ken Berg
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:10
catalog number: SBMP 811

[© all rights reserved] performed by The DeKalb Choral Guild, Bryan Black, conductor
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Pentatonic Alleluia by Ross Whitney
Designed for a stereophonic performance surrounding the audience. A crowd pleaser.
SSAATBB - a cappella [difficulty level - easy]
catalog number: 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration c. 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 536
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[© all rights reserve] performed by The Concordia Choir - Moorhead, MN, René Clausen, conductor
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Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi by 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 [difficulty Level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 296

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Louisiana State University Summer Chorus, Kenneth Fulton, conductor
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Psalm 24 Lili Boulanger, ed. Lester Ray Miller III
series: Peter A. Eklund
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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: c. 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 789

[© all rights reserved] University of Nebraska Varsity Men’s Chorus, Peter Eklund, conductor (Lester Ray Miller, guest conductor)
featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session

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Psalm 108 by 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 [difficulty Level: difficult] duration: 6:00
catalog number: SBMP 543

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Bach Society of Saint Louis, A. Dennis Sparger, Conductor
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Psalm of Praise by Joseph Schubert
series: Donald Brinegar
A dramatic piece for the large church choir set to words drawn from the Psalms.
SSAATTBB - a cappella
[difficulty Level: difficult] duration: 4:00
catalog number: SBMP 659
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Rain Come Down by Shawn Kirchner
This song tenderly and poignantly addresses the need for healing after a loss. The folk style will appeal to all.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 503
[© all rights reserved] performed by the Bonita High School Chamber Singers, Todd Helm, Conductor
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Regina coeli by Luke Mayernik
A beautiful, dramatic setting of the text.
SATB div. - a cappella [difficulty level: difficult] duration: 4:15
catalog number: SBMP 641
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Regina coeli by Jason R. Bush
series: Joshua Habermann
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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:20
catalog number: SBMP 774

[© all rights reserved] performed by the California State University, Stanislaus, Concert Chorale, Daniel R. Afonso, Jr., conductor. (Note: The composer made some minor revisions after the recording was made.)
featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session

Four Marian Antiphons
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Ave, Regina coelorum
Regina coeli
Salve Regina
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Rejoice! by Jeffery L. Ames
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
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 [difficulty level: medium - very little divisi] duration: 4:15
catalog number: SBMP 728

[© all rights reserved] performed by the University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
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Roll, Jordan, Roll African American Spiritual, arr. Ken Berg
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 819
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Salve Regina by David N. Childs
A truly gorgeous setting of this text.
SATB, a cappella [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:55
catalog number: SBMP 248
[© all rights reserved] performed by the Linn-Benton Community College Chamber Choir, Hal Eastburn, conductor
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Salve Regina by Jason R. Bush
series: Joshua Habermann
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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:20
caatalog number: SBMP 775

[© all rights reserved] performed by theSan Francisco State University Chamber Singers, Joshua Habermann, conductor

Four Marian Antiphons
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Ave, Regina coelorum
Regina coeli
Salve Regina
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Sanctus J.M. Haydn - ed. Michael Cleveland
Another wonderful discovery from the archived music of J. Michael Haydn.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 349
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Set me as a seal upon your heart by 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 [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:20
catalog number: SBMP 210
[© all rights reserved] performed by Schola Cantorum, Donal Kendrick, conductor
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Shall We Gather at the River Robert Lowry, arr. Matthew Culloton
series: Matthew & Michael 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:00
catalog number: SBMP 849

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Singers: Minnesota Choral Artists, Matthew Culloton, conductor
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Silent Noon by David Dickau
series: Jo-Michael Scheibe
A sophisticated poem is met with sophisticated music. The piece provides lots of room for expressive interpretation, and is recommended for the more mature choir.
SATB - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:10
catalog number: SBMP 815

[© all rights reserved] performed by the Minnesota State University, Mankato concert Choir, David Dickau, conductor
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Sing a New Song by Deborah Nuss
Especially appropriate for worship celebrations. A dance like piece with great flare. The vocal writing is easy.
SATB - opt.trumpet, tambourine [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 70
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Stand by Me, Lord Charles Albert Tindley, arr. Ruth Butterfield-Winter
series - Daniel Hughes
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 [difficulty level - medium] duration - 4:10
catalog number: SBMP 864

[© all rights reserved] performed by The Choral Project, Dan Hughes, conductor
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Svjati Boze by Lisa Milena Simikic
series: Donald Brinegar
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 [difficulty level - medium] duration: 2:30
catalog number: SBMP 467
[© all rights reserved] performed by the Donald Brinegar Singers, Donald Brinegar, conductor
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There Is a Balm in Gilead arr. René Clausen
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 [difficulty level - medium] duration: 6:20
catalog number: SBMP 611
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Concordia Choir - Moorhead, MN, René Clausen, conductor
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There Is No Rose by 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 [difficulty level - medium] duration: 2:30
catalog number: SBMP 524
[© all rights reserved] performed by the Stetson University Choir, Duncan Couch, conductor
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There Is No Rose by René Clausen
The cello and harp add color and drama to this beautiful melodic setting of the famous text.
SATB - harp, cello (opt. piano) [difficulty level - easy ]
catalog number: SBMP 579
[© all rights reserved] performed by the Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester, MN; Michael Culloton, conductor
Eric Kutz, cello; Mary Schneekloth, harp
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There is No Rose of Such Virtue by Michael Larkin
A dramatic, hauntingly beautiful setting of this famous text.
SATB - a cappella [difficulty level - medium]
catalog number: SBMP 391
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Think on These Things by David N. Childs
series: 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:35
catalog number: SBMP 629
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This Is the Day by Stanford E. Scriven
An impassioned piece set to a text by Bahá'u'lláh, founder of the Bahá'í faith. The text is exemplary of this faith that seeks to unite the world in peace and understanding. The title suggests the time to do this is upon us. The piece is being published with the blessing of the leaders of this faith. It received a marvelous premier by the recording choir listed below. An excellent piece for the mature, large choir.
SATB div - a cappella [difficulty level: medium/difficult due to tonal shifts and mature ranges] duration: 5:00
catalog number: SBMP 916

[© all rights reserved] performed by the Magnum Chorum, Christopher Aspaas, conductor
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To the Holy Spirit by 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 [difficulty level: medium (some divisi in the sop.)] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 838
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Ubi Caritas by 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 [difficulty level: difficult] duration: 4:35
catalog number: SBMP 291
[© all rights reserved] Opus 7, Loren Pontén, conductor
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Wade in de Water spiritual arranged by Allen Koepke
Hold your hats, this one will raise the house.
SSAATTBB - a cappella [difficulty level - medium] duration: 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 227
[© all rights reserved] performed by The University of Northern Iowa Chorale, Bruce Chamberlain, conductor
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Wake up, Ollie Brown! by 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 [difficulty level - medium] duration: 5:00
catalog number: SBMP 45
[© all rights reserved] performed by The Wartburg College Choir, Paul Torkelson, conductor
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Walk in Jerusalem spiritual, arr. Paul Rardin
series: Jerry Blackstone
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 [difficulty level - medium]
catalog number: SBMP 352
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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.
SSATBB - a cappella [difficulty level - medium] duration: 3:00
catalog number: SBMP 482
[© all rights reserved] performed by the Rockefeller Chapel Choir (U. of Chicago), guest cond. Shawn Kirchner
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We Sing of Golden Mornings by 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 [difficulty level - easy]
catalog number: SBMP 525
[© all rights reserved] performed by the Centenary College Camerata, Julia Thorn, conductor
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Weeping Mary Social Harp - arranged Brad Holmes
series: Charlene Archibeque
Shape note music comes to life with the SATB choir divided into three choirs to lend 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 [difficulty level: mediuim] duration: 2:00
catalog number: SBMP 750

[© all rights reserved] performed by the Millikin University Choir, Brad Holmes, conductor
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What Sweeter Music by J. Edmund Hughes
series: Donald Brinegar
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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:10
catalog number: SBMP 758

[© all rights reserved] Mesa High School A Cappella Choir, Germán Aguilar, conductor; note - the piece underwent some minor revision after this recording was made
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What Sweeter Music Can We Bring by Kenneth Jennings
series: Matthew & Michael Culloton
The famous Christmas poem by Robert Herrick comes to vivid life in this setting for choir and cello.
SATB - cello [difficulty level: medium] duration: 5:05

catalog number: 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 [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 642

[© all rights reserved] performed by the Wartburg College Choir, Paul Torkelson, conductor
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