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A cuckoo flew out of the woods
arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee
Unison - flute, piano, opt. triangle
SBMP 239
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A la Nanita Nana
arr. Ed Henderson
The piano imitates a guitar rhythm. Three-part choral writing adds an ethnic feel to this Hispanic carol. For more color, add the instruments.
SATB - piano; opt. guitar, churango, bass, percussion + opt. strings - $1.45
SBMP 374
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A La Ru
Hispanic Christmas Carol, arr. Paul Stuart
Treble choirs young and old will enjoy this setting of the Hispanic folk song. The text is in Spanish with an optional English version. In unison and two parts, the middle three-part a cappella section may be sung by the full choir, a smaller group, or a trio. A sprightly piano accompaniment lends great flavor to this arrangement.
SSA - piano or organ
SBMP 283
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A Thought
Rebecca Groom te Velde
A whimsical setting of an Emily Dickinson poem. The outstanding piano part elevates this piece to the art song level.
SA - piano
SBMP 337
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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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Agnus Dei
Javier Busto (Spain)
Award winning Spanish composer, Javier Busto has created a stunning contemporary setting of this famous text within the reach of most choirs.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 119
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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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Alleluia, Rejoice!
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
The Hodie chant is skillfully combined with O Come Emmanuel.  The piece may be sung in the round, or used as with a processional. It is a great program opener or closer.
CHRISTMAS
SATB - handbells (organ may be substituted for handbells)
SBMP 54
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And Nature Smiled
Allen Koepke
Girls love this inspirational song.
SSA - piano
SBMP 36
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Ave
Jirí Teml
Ave Maria like you have not heard it before. The Czech composer has created a mini choral symphony on this text. Listen to a marvelous performance of it by a Czech choir on the Santa Barbara Music Publishing promotional CD titled MultiCultural.
SSAATTBB - a cappella
SBMP 307
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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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Ave Maria
Aleksandar S. Vukic (Yugoslavia)
Contemporary composer Vukic (b. 1945) has created a polyphonic setting of the text. The individual lines are beautiful melodies on their own and together form an interesting piece concluding in hushed tones on an open fifth.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 195
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Ave Maria
David N. Childs
Written in contemporary style, this setting will have special appeal to teenagers.
SSA - piano, flute
SBMP 222
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Ave Maria
Brian Edward Galante
Advanced choirs will enjoy the challenge of this awesome setting. A great international contest piece.
SSATBB - a cappella
SBMP 256
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Ave Maria
Craig Kingsbury
A poignant setting for the mature choir. Lush chords, polyphonic passages, and some 4-part writing for both women and men add to the drama.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 468
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Ave Verum Corpus
Jose Ména
Venezuelan composer, Mena's a cappella contemporary setting of Ave Verum Corpus  is contemplative in nature with plainsong qualities; suitable for high school or college choirs.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 118
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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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Away in a Manger
traditional - arr. Brant Adams
CHRISTMAS
A lush, beautiful a cappella setting of the familiar carol.
SATB - a cappella
SBMP 121
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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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