Santa Barbara Music Publishing

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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A Red, Red Rose
Matthew Brown
A charming setting of this text by the famed Irish poet, Robert Burns. The inflections of the melody reflect this Irish heritage. Perfect for the chamber choir.
SATB - a cappella
duration: 4:30
SBMP 648
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Ilium, conducted by Mattew Brown

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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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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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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America the Beautiful
S. Ward - arr. Nina Gilbert
Festive drama abounds in this special a cappella setting.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 313
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Amid a Crowd of Stars
Christopher S. Delp
The Yeats text is treated to a beautiful melody, creative voice leading, and sensitive drama. This piece can be sung alone, or as part of a set titled Four Yeats Songs-all four songs can be heard together under that listing.
1. Down by the Salley Gardens: (SBMP 624)
2. Brown Penny: (SBMP 601)
3. A Drinking Song: (SBMP 624)
4. Amid a Crowd of Stars (SBMP 604)
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 604
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Central Bucks High School-West Chamber Choir , Joseph Ohrt, conductor
And I'll Kiss Thee Yet
Jackie O'Neill
A fun addition to the program needing a touch of romance. The text is adapted from a poem by Robert Burns.
SATB - piano, opt. flute
SBMP 51
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Arrow and The Song, The
Joshua Shank
Longfellow's poem about friendship is given dramatic, haunting treatment here. Simple but effective, and great to sing.
SATB - piano
SBMP 605
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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
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

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 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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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Centenary Choir, Julia Thorn, conductor

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


Bandari
Ben Allaway
A new major work based on African themes. With choral parts well within the reach of a good high school choir, this marvelous work features four soloists who help tell the story. Accompaniment is provided by an ethnic percussion ensemble. Bandari has been performed by high school, college, church and professional choirs. 22 minutes duration.
SATB - percussion
22 minutes duration
SBMP 66
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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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Big Easy on My Mind
Melinda Bargreen (music and lyrics)
Written as a tribute to the special heritage of New Orleans, the blues come alive in this piece. All proceeds from the sale of the piece will go to the Katrina Hurricane Fund.

BIG EASY ON MY MIND
I've got the Big Easy on my mind,
Can't seem to leave New Orleans behind.
I want to grab a beignet
And a cafe au lait,
Kick back and watch the river unwind.
I want to sing the blues with my kin,
And feel that hot, wet air on my skin,
Talk that soft, smooth talk
Walk that hip-swaying walk,
Let the warm delta welcome seep in.
When the city falls on hard times,
That's when I most want to be there.
That proud old gal may be down and out,
But to me she's the fairest of the fair.
I've got the Big Easy in my soul,
I want to let those good times roll,
Hear me some jazz,
Like no one else has,
It makes my spirit feel whole:
New Orleans on my mind.

SATB - piano
Duration - 3:20
SBMP 623
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The University of Delaware Chorale, Paul D. Smith, conductor

boy who picked up his feet to fly, The
Joshua Shank
Whimsy with a touch of pathos, this highly imaginative piece by young composer Shank will delight choirs and audiences.
SATB - piano
SBMP 450
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor

Brown Penny
Christopher S. Delp
The Yeats text is treated to a beautiful melody, creative voice leading, and sensitive drama. This piece can be sung alone, or as part of a set titled Four Yeats Songs-all four songs can be heard together under that listing.
1 Down by the Salley Gardens: (SBMP 624)
2 Brown Penny (published separately
3 A Drinking Song: (SBMP 624)
4 Amid a Crowd of Stars (published separately: (SBMP 604)
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 601
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Central Bucks High School-West Chamber Choir, Joseph Ohrt, conductor

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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Camptown Races
Stephen Foster - arr. Melinda Bargreen
New life is breathed into Foster's song about the races combining fun and sophistication.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 473
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Cantate Domino
László Halmos
Written in the pentatonic mode with a chant-like Alleluia opening, and much imitation among the parts.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 102
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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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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] The Concordia Choir, René Clausen, conductor

Carry the Torch
Scott Henderson
A musical tribute to the Statue of Liberty, "the lady of the harbor."
SATB - piano
SBMP 486
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Chariot, The
Jonathan Adams
Text by Emily Dickinson
The Chariot is the first piece of two in a set titled Emily Dickinson Speaks of Time and Eternity. The second piece: Forever is composed of Nows. Both pieces have conservative ranges making them accessible to young developing choirs, and each piece features some unison writing, a canonic section, and easy four-part writing. The piano part cleverly adds interest while providing harmonic support for the singers.
SATB - piano
duration 3:10
SBMP 625
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Chindia (pronounced keen-DEE-ah)
Alexandru Pascanu
A Romanian folk dance tune, this piece has been a best seller with junior high through college groups. The text is all on syllables like "Tra la la "so there are no language difficulties.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 44
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Wisconsin HS Honor Choir, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
Christmas Goes Classical
Strauss - Wagner - Grieg - Verdi - Bizet - Khatchaturian - Tchaikovsky
arranged by David Maddux
Borrowing from some of the most famous tunes in all of music literature, the arranger cleverly added a Christmas text giving us a unique and festive piece for the Christmas season. Mature voices recommended: perfect for the adult community choir. Hearing is believing this one—do listen to the excellent recording.
SATB - piano
duration: 7:50
SBMP 671
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] The Choral Project, conducted by Dan Hughes

Cielito Lindo
Mexican folk song - arr. Barbara Harlow
A favorite in Mexico and also in the United States, this folk song is to be sung in the original Spanish. The piano accompaniment strives to imitate the upbeat, rhythmic sound of a mariachi band. An optional scoring for mariachi band accompaniment is available. Also available for SSA.
SATB - piano; opt. 3 trpts., 3 guitars, bass
SBMP 566
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Come to Me in the Silence
Craig Kingsbury
A beautiful tonal landscape of sound builds to a resounding climax and concludes with quiet resolve. For the advanced choir.
SATB div. - a cappella
SBMP 591
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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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hear the music [© all rights reserved] College Singers, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, J. Edmund Hughes, conductor

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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Cuckoo
American folksong - arr. Robert E. Heninger
An endearing American folk song, beautiful in its simplicity. This proven audience pleaser is a musical treasure that will appeal to choirs of all ages. Choirs touring Europe will want to include the Cuckoo in their repertoire.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 11
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor

Cuncti Simus
Spanish traditional - ed. Ricardo Soto
The possibilities are numerous for this unison dance-like piece. Add a variety of instruments, use it as a procession, a concert opener or closer, a piece to surround your audience, with a tiny choir, or a huge choir. Great Spanish spirit.
unison - optional instrument ensemble
SBMP 306
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] SCVA Honor Choir, Ricardo Soto conductor

David's Lamentation
Joshua Shank
Beautiful, awesome, dramatic, tender-these are just some of the adjectives that describe this piece.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 416
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Dorian Chamber Choir, Andrew Last, conductor

Daffodils
Ruth Watson Henderson
The text by William Wordsworth is set with great imagination and creativity. A delightful piece.
SATB - piano
duration: 3:15
SBMP 665
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Central Bucks High School-West Chamber Choir conducted by Joseph Ohrt


Diffusa est gratia
Vytautas Miskinis
The Lithuanian composer has created a beautiful contemporary motet featuring chant-like melodies, a dramatic climax, and a hushed ending.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 521
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Choral Project, Dan Hughes, conductor

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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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Uberkor, Joshua Shank, conductor
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

Down by the Riverside
arranged by Brant Adams
SATB - piano
SBMP 232
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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
SBMP 458
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Downshift
Mark Vance
High school singers will love this clever, groovy piece about a "gleaming machine" and "auto romance."
SSATBB - a cappella
SBMP 368
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Nevada Union High School Chamber Choir, Rod Baggett, conductor
Erik a Som
arranged Lajos Bárdos (Hungary) - ed. Charlene Archibeque
A delightful Hungarian folksong arranged here in two parts except for brief refrains. A pronunciation guide to the Hungarian text is underlayed and an English text is provided.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 47
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Eu e Você
Brazilian folk song - arr. J. Edmund Hughes
Great rhythmic fun and involvement are possible in this delightful arrangement. The voices play a big part in the quasi-instrumental rhythm, and are joined by finger snaps, lap slaps, and hand claps in a rhythmic interlude that could also incorporate the audience and rhythm instruments.
SATB - a cappella - $1.45
SBMP 379
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Exaltabo te
Orlandus Lassus - ed. Kenneth Hannaford
A dramatic, energetic 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 03
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
Exsultate justi in Domino
Brant Adams
A dramatic, rousing, rhythmic piece. A great concert closer or contest piece.
SATB - piano
SBMP 172
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Famine Song
VIDA, arr. Matthew Culloton
Written by a professional vocal quartet of women named VIDA, and inspired by the stories of Sudanese basket weavers who expressed the pain and hope experienced by those in the famine of the 1980s, this is a most unusual and fascinating song. Arranger Culloton has captured all the pathos of the original version. A proven audience pleaser.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 575
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Hopkins High School Concert Choir, Minnetonka, MN, Matthew Culloton, conductor

Forest of Loo, The
Lee Ann Dresser
Whimsy abounds here. There's a monster in a cave in the Forest of Loo... Great fun.
SATB - piano
SBMP 600
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stetson University Choir, guest conducted by Lee Ann Dresser

Forever is composed of Nows
Jonathan Adams
Text by Emily Dickinson
Forever is composed of Nows is the second piece of two in a set titled Emily Dickinson Speaks of Time and Eternity. The first piece is The Chariot. Both pieces have conservative ranges making them accessible to young developing choirs, and each piece features some unison writing, a canonic section, and easy four-part writing. The piano part cleverly adds interest while providing harmonic support for the singers.
SATB - piano
duration 1:15
SBMP 626
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Four Yeats Songs, parts I and 3
Christopher Delp
Parts 2 and 4 are published as separate publications because these pieces can easily stand on their own in a concert. Together, the four make an outstanding set with the final chord of Down by the Salley Gardens flowing right into Brown Penny. All four scores are provided here for your inspection and the recording is of the entire set.

1 Down by the Salley Gardens
2 Brown Penny (published separately: SBMP 601)
3 A Drinking Song
4 Amid a Crowd of Stars (published separately: SBMP 604)

SATB - a cappella
Duration of the set - 8:20
SBMP 624 (parts 1 and 3 only)
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by Central Bucks High School-West Chamber Choir, Joseph Ohrt , conductor


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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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Capital University Chapel Choir, Dr. Lynda Hasseler, conductor

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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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Millikin University Choir, Brad Holmes, conductor

Gartan Mother's Lullaby, The
Irish folksong - arr. Neil Ginsberg
A jewel from the folk heritage of Ireland. The text generated great curiosity and a bit of research to uncover its unique meaning. A favorite of many Irish singers, choirs will love the melody, revel in the beauty of the haunting flute opening, the sweeping piano accompaniment, and the special meaning of this piece. Easy.
SATB - piano, opt. fl or vln
SBMP 314
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] San José State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor

Ghosts
Melinda Bargreen
An interesting poem by Joan LaBombard is brought to musical life with great style. An element of mystery and discovery permeates the poem and hence the music. Composer Bargreen knows how the create drama in her music. For the mature ensemble.
SATB div. - piano
SBMP 585
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Give Me Your Stars
Bruce Babcock
from Two Songs of the Night
At Night
Give Me Your Stars
Both pieces are set to poems by Sara Teasdale. Love songs of a rare sort, these should appeal to chamber choirs. Sophisticated, but not overly difficult.
SATB - a cappella
duration: 2:30
SBMP 652
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Gloria
Cristine Temple-Evans
Festive, rhythmic, the piece builds to a big, dramatic ending.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 447
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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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Go Down Moses
spiritual, arr. Paul Carey
A unique arrangement of this well known spiritual. The piano and shakers play a big role in setting the stage; a clever choral piece, not overly difficult, and very effective.
SATB - piano, shakers
duration: 3:30
SBMP 657
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] The Choral Project, conducted by Dan Hughes

Go Down Moses
spiritual arr. Tom Shelton
Perfect for middle school or the young high school choir, this rousing arrangement begins with a chordal "vroom" supporting a soloist.
SATB - piano
SBMP 494
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Go, Lovely Rose
David V. Montoya
The composer has taken a new approach to this oft-set poem using an ostinato style piano accompaniment to set an ethereal mood at the beginning. As verse two of the text gets more dramatic, the piano works as an art song accompaniment and helps to build this drama, finally returning to the repose and tenderness of the beginning theme. A beautiful song, not difficult.
SATB - piano
SBMP 522
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Go Lovely Rose
Eric Whitacre
Stunningly beautiful. The final piece of THE THREE FLOWER SONGS by Eric Whitacre.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 432
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Go, Lovely Rose
Christopher S. Delp
A tone poem for choir arises from this favorite text.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 602
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Greening of the Willow, The
Ben Allaway
The Celtic significance of the text is felt in the dotted rhythms and folk-like simplicity of the music.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 485
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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

Hanerot Halalu
Traditional Chanukah song
arr. Neil Ginsberg
An upbeat piece that is fun to sing and to hear with the klesmer style clarinet adding great color. A short Hebrew text is joined by an English text by the composer.
SATB - piano, clarinet
SBMP 595
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He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven
David N. Childs
A special melody illuminates this favorite poem by Irish poet William Butler Yeats. The flute obbligato adds to the beauty of the piece.
SATB - piano, flute
SBMP 563
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Heart is the Compass, The
Neil Ginsberg
Lyricist Linda Marcus and composer Neil Ginsberg collaborated to create a piece for the millennium that will thrill singers and audiences. Provocative and fun. Not to be missed by "with it" choirs in the years 2000 and beyond.
SATB - piano
SBMP 300
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Hills of Glenshee
Scottish folksong - arr. Brad Printz
An easy, appealing setting of a beautiful song.
SATB - piano
SBMP 65
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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
SBMP 286
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Hiraita, Hiraita
Japanese folk song, arr. Ken Hakoda
A traditional Japanese children's song, its melody is based on the pentatonic scale. The text portrays the wondrous yet simple moments when a lotus flower blossoms and then closes. At a deeper level, the text speaks of the eternal cycle of nature. The music depictse this eternal cycle by overlapping several layers of melodies to create a mysterious and dream-like atmosphere. The text is Japanese, the pronunciation easy as the vowels are pure as in Italian. A pronunciation guide is provided.
SATB div. - a cappella
SBMP 559
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Home on the Range
Kelly, arr. Bill Cunliffe
Expert jazz composer Cunliffe breathes new life into this western favorite with fresh harmonies and superb text painting.
SATB - piano
SBMP 596
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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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I Hide Myself
Eric Whitacre
Re-issued in 2002 after some minor revisions by the composer. An elegant, stunning piece. The first of the THREE FLOWER SONGS by Eric Whitacre.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 430
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I Am the Wind
Christopher Delp
The composer has captured the spirit of the ancient Welsh poem with great imagination.
I am the wind that breathes upon the sea,
I am the wave on the ocean,
I am the murmur of leaves rustling,
I am the rays of the sun,
I am the beam of the moon and stars,
I am the power of trees growing,I am the bud breaking into blossom,
I am the movement of the salmon swimming,
I am the courage of the wild boar fighting,
I am the speed of the stag running,
I am the strength of the ox pulling the plough,
I am the size of the mighty oak tree,
I am the thoughts of all the people
Who praise my beauty and grace.
SATB - a cappella
duration: c. 5:00
SBMP 664
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Central Bucks High School-West Chamber Choir conducted by Joseph Ohrt

I Know A Bird (More Madrigals - no. 1)
Emma Lou Diemer
A whimsical, fun madrigal about a "bird that sings all night." Complete with a section of bird sounds, this colorful madrigal is enhanced by a sprightly piano accompaniment.
SATB - piano
SBMP 12
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I Know Where I'm Goin'
Irish folksong - arr. Neil Ginsberg
Requested by many, the treble arrangement has grown to include men who join the women with a clever, rhythmic drone; on occasion they join the women for key words of the text. Bound to be a favorite
SATB - piano
SBMP 308
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I Pledge Allegiance
Cathryne E. Parks and Gary E. Parks
A patriotic song with great melodic appeal and a hopeful message alongside the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Easy.
SAB - piano
SBMP 556
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I Wonder as I Wander
arr. Christopher S. Delp
The Appalachian folksong comes to life with great drama here.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 603
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I'm A-Rollin'
arr. Paul Rardin
Rardin again creates an upbeat winner. A great closer.
SATB- piano
SBMP 475
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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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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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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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Jabberwocky
René Clausen
Clever, classy, fun. Given Clausen's magic touch, this setting of the favorite humorous poem is destined to become a favorite choral piece of high school and collegiate choirs.
SATB - piano
SBMP 528
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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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Jubilate Deo
Nancy Hill Cobb
Moderate ranges will put this piece within reach of younger SATB choirs. A glorious, upbeat setting of this jubilant text.
SATB - piano
Duration - 3:20
SBMP 635
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Kpanlongo
arr. Derek Bermel
A West African dance song provides a highly rhythmic center for this rousing piece. It builds from one part to a dramatic ending in six parts. To be sung in the native language - there is extensive repetition of the words, so this is not too great a challenge.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 150
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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, percussion (conga, shaker, triangle)
SBMP 405
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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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Kyrie on "Logan Dell"
Ben Allaway
Composer Allaway again delights us with his amazing creativity. A violin and a classic Celtic bodhrán drum join the piano to help establish the wonderful drama of this Celtic folk-like piece. Over six minutes in duration, it can be the centerpiece of a concert.
SATB - piano, violin, drum
SBMP 354
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Lamb, The
Melinda Bargreen
"Little lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee?" The innocence of the text receives a loving treatment here with tender melodies and rich harmonies.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 414
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Lark, The (Lerchengesang)
by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - ed. Kenneth Hannaford
Both the original German and delightful new English texts are provided. Judicious expressive markings by the editor are clearly marked in the score as editorial.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 244
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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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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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Maryanne
Forecastle chantey, arr. Neil Ginsberg
Ginsberg has a unique ability to create a masterpiece from a folk song and still retain the folk flavor. This song with an interesting heritage promises to be a favorite.
SATB - piano
SBMP 481
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Minstrel Boy, The
arr. Joshua Shank
The Irish aire comes to dramatic life in the hands of composer Shank. Often in four parts, the divisi when in occurs, is not difficult.
SSAATTBB - a cappella
Duration - 4:30
SBMP 633
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Moon is Distant from the Sea, The
David N. Childs
A whimsical poem by Emily Dickinson comes to sparkling life. The piano adds much color to the soaring vocal lines.
SATB - piano
SBMP 540
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More Madrigals - See individual listings
Emma Lou Diemer
I Know a Bird - SBMP 12
The Persimmon Tree - SBMP 13
Show and Tell - SBMP14
CD recording available

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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Minstrel Boy, The
Irish air, arr. Michael Mauldin
The drum-cadence rhythms of the piano set the mood. The choral ranges are suitable for the young choir, however any choir may enjoy this easy, effective arrangement.
SATB - piano
SBMP 469
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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
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Gloria
SBMP 266
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Sanctus, Benedictus
SBMP 267
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Agnus Dei
SBMP 268
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