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African Lullaby arr. Joan Szymko The arranger cleverly weaves together two folk lullabies of African origin: the soothing African American song, “Angels Watching Over Me” and “Abiyoyo,” from the Bantu people of southern Africa. Choirs of all ages will enjoy this beautiful arrangement. SSA - piano, hand drum duration: 2:00 difficulty level: easy SBMP 809 see and hear the music: Scorch ORDER HERE

Angels' Voices
John Burge
A five movement work for treble voices with piano or orchestra OR BRASS BAND accompaniment. Wonderful for any time of the year, and special for the Christmas season. This is a charming, impressive work for the children's chorus.
SA - piano or orchestra
Duration - 21 minutes

HEAR THE MUSIC (piano version)
hear the music - The Night
hear the music - Angels in the Early Morning (also published separately)
hear the music - Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make
hear the music - The Infinite Meadows of Heaven
hear the music - God Sendeth His Angel Sleep
Recordings by The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak [© all rights reserved]
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The Night
Angels in the Early Morning (also published separately)
Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make
The Infinite Meadows of Heaven
God Sendeth His Angel Sleep

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SBMP 617 - piano/vocal version [Conductor score & piano part] - ORDER HERE
SBMP 617.1 - Choral score - ORDER HERE



SBMP 617.5 - CD of piano/vocal version performed by The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak - ORDER HERE

RENT ORCHESTRA VERSION
SBMP 617.4 - Orchestral parts are available only as a rental - $700.00 - contact publisher to request a contract
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Amazing Grace
American folk song - arr. Michael Mauldin
A simply wonderful arrangement for the beginning treble or male ensemble.
SA or TB - piano
SBMP 424
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America the Beautiful
Ward, arr. Munsen/Golemo
Written for a massed choir of children with soloist, this is a most useful setting of this favorite patriotic piece. Perform it with piano or brass accompaniment, with or without a soloist.
SA - piano; opt. brass/perc.
SBMP 353
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Arise My Love
Joan Szymko
The famous SONG OF SOLOMON text is joined by the text of the hymn tune AT THE RIVER. A dramatic piece with colorful support added by the piano. With minimal divisi most of which is in octaves, and conservative ranges, this piece is accessible to the average choir.
SA div. - piano
SBMP 552
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stetson University Women's Choir, Andrew Larson, conductor
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Battle Hymn of the Republic
Steffe - arr. Munsen and Golemo
There are many possibilities for this dramatic arrangement: sing it in unison, use a soloist on the first verse, sing it in two parts, add a brass/percussion ensemble.
SA - piano/opt. brass ensemble (3 trpt, 3 trb, tuba, Fr hn, 2 percussion)
SBMP 441
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Beautiful Dreamer
Stephen Foster- arr. Ronald A. Nelson
A beautiful arrangement of this favorite.
SA or TB or unison - keyboard
SBMP 197
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE

Beauty of the Rain
Victoria Ebel-Sabo
The composer's love for the out-of-doors shines through in this sensitive poem and song. A beautiful piece for the young treble choir.
2 part treble - piano
SBMP 387
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Benedictus
Camille Saint-Saëns, arr. Robert Sieving
A beautiful duet that will challenge and delight the treble choir.
SA - piano
Duration: 3:35
Difficulty level: medium
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
SBMP 722
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the Minnetonka High School Women’s Choir, Paula Holmberg, conductor
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Billy and Ming Do the Bebop Thing
Ron Newman
Fun abounds in this jazz piece with text by a jazz singer and music by a jazz expert. A real treat for treble choirs. Audiences will adore this one.
SA - piano, drums - opt. bass
SBMP 488
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE drumset part - SBMP 488.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE bass/piano parts - SBMP 488.2 - $10.00 - ORDER HERE

Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind
Emma Lou Diemer
Whisper chorus. The audience will be amazed by this very effective contrast for the December program. Can be performed by any group.
Any - a cappella
SBMP 122
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Second movement from large work Feast for Christmas - SBMP 15
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Call of the Flowers
Leo Delibes, edited by Ronald A. Nelson
The Duet from Lakmé lowered a minor third making it accessible for choruses. The original French is included along with an optional English text.
SA - piano
SBMP 464
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Minnetonka High School Treble Choir, Paula Holmberg, conductor ORDER HERE

Cantate Domino
Nancy Hill Cobb
The piano sets the mood in this lilting setting of the Cantate Domino text. Musically rewarding for the singers, this setting would be appropriate for any group, SA or TB.
SA or TB - piano
SBMP 282
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Tacoma Youth Choir, Judy Herrington, conductor ORDER HERE

Caro Mio Ben
Giordano, arr. Barbara Harlow
The famous Italian art song set in two parts. Pronunciation guide underlayed. The piece may also be sung in unison.
SA - piano
SBMP 138
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Spanish traditional - ed. Ricardo Soto
The possibilities are numerous for this unison dance-like piece. Add a variety of instruments, use it as a procession, a concert opener or closer, a piece to surround your audience, with a tiny choir, or a huge choir. Great Spanish spirit. Directions for the instrumental ensemble are included in the choral score.


unison - optional instrument ensemble [Ostinato: suggested instruments are harp, guitar, strings, and handbells] [Melody: violin, flute, recorder or oboe] [Percussion: claves, congas, and finger cymbals]
SBMP 306
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] SCVA Honor Choir, Ricardo Soto conductor
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Down by the Riverside
Brant Adams
This piece is sure to bring your audience to their feet! The vocal parts are supported, though not doubled, by the piano part.Conductors will want to add this piece to their library, in the folder marked, "absolute winner!" SA - piano
SBMP 231
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Pennsylvania Youth Chorale, Ilene Findley, conductor
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Down in the Red River Valley
American folksong - arr. William L. Ballenger
Down in the Valley and The Red River Valley combine for a thoughtful, expressive arrangement.Treble choirs of all ages will delight in this easy, effective arrangement.
SA - piano
SBMP 325
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Exsultate justi in Domino
Brant Adams
A wonderful concert opener or closer, or contest piece. Full of vitality and rhythmic interest. Note: the recording eliminated the opening piano intro by accident, not design.
SA - piano
SBMP 171
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Hanerot Halalu
Traditional Chanukah song
arr. Neil Ginsberg
An upbeat piece that is fun to sing and to hear with the klesmer style clarinet adding great color. A short Hebrew text is joined by an English text by the composer.
SA - piano, clarinet
SBMP 587
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Hodie
Nancy Hill Cobb
Another winner from Nancy Hill Cobb. Unison, two-parts, and cadential three-parts lend variety. All ages of treble choirs will enjoy this piece.
SA - piano
SBMP 501
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Hope
Marjan Helms
Listen to the recording of this piece and you will want to perform it. Emily Dickinson's poem is treated to a whimsical, rhythmic setting that dances along in 6/8 meter, with an occasional feeling of three or a 2/4 measure inserted to throw it off for just a moment. The sprightly piano part requires a good accompanist.
SA - piano
SBMP 517
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In Dublin's Fair City
James Yorkston, arr. D. Shawn Berry
Let's all go to Ireland and look for Molly Malone wheeling her wheel barrow! This delightful arrangement of this favorite gives each part a chance at the melody, and when there are two parts, each part is melodic in itself making the piece easy to teach. The piano keeps the wheel barrow moving throughout the piece.
SA - piano
SBMP 515
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It Was a Lover and His Lass
Bud Bisbee
Upbeat fun for the singers with a virtuoso piano part. Bound to delight.
SA - piano
SBMP 479
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Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
Stephen Foster arr. Ronald A.Nelson
Both parts have a turn at this beautiful melody joined by an obbligato and a tasteful piano part. Stephen Foster would be pleased.
SA - piano
SBMP 498
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Jubilate Deo
Rebecca te Velde
Festive, great musicality, a wonderful addition to the collection of treble pieces using this text.
SA - piano or organ
duration: 6:20
SBMP 640
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La Bonne Nouvelle
French Christmas Carol - arr. Robert Sieving
A beautiful addition to the Christmas literature for treble voices. Features an obbligato which may be played by any treble instrument, and a flowing accompaniment.
SA - piano and solo instrument in C
SBMP 161
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Lord's Prayer, The
David N. Childs
Melodist Childs has created a beautiful setting of the prayer. Elegant in its simplicity, it is mostly in unison, - there is some divisi in each part.
SA - piano/flute
SBMP 224
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Loosin Yelav
Armenian folk song, arr. Paul Carey
The colorful, melodic song tells of the rising of the moon. Made famous by Dawn Upshaw, it is given artistic treatment in this arrangement and offers much opportunity for dramatic expression. The text is Armenian with the transliteration under the notes; the original Armenian is above the notes for easy reference.
SA - piano
dudration - 4:00
SBMP 679
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Performed by The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Miraculous Music
Veroslav Neumann
An extraordinary children's piece by an esteemed Czech composer. The text relates the glory of music created by instruments. The music is clever, the piano part highly artistic. In four movements, the first movement repeats to close the piece; ten minutes duration. Not too difficult for the children's choir that has some ability. English and Czech texts are provided. Listen to a fine Czech children's choir sing the piece in Czech on the Santa Barbara Music Publishing promotional CD titled MultiCultural.
SA - piano, recorder
SBMP 311
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Moh lee hwah (Lotus flowers)
Chinese folk song arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
Composer Bisbee has painted a beautiful picture of a Chinese garden. The gentle finger cymbals set the tone, the piano adding embellishment like a colorful blossom in the garden. To be sung in Chinese, there is a pronunciation guide for this easy text.
SA - piano, finger cymbals; opt. hand chimes
duration - 2:50
SBMP 677
7
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Performed by the South Bay Children’s Chorus, Diane Simons, Artistic Director
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Mozart's Adagio
Mozart, arr. Kirk Aamot
A vocal adaptation of the beautiful melody from the second movement of Mozart's CLARINET CONCERTO IN A MAJOR, the text the traditional KYRIE. All first sing the melody before branching out into two parts. The clarinet obbligato adds authenticity to the arrangement, based as it is on the original score.
SA - piano, cl. or vln. or fl.
SBMP 565
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Music on the Waters
Brad Printz
New from the outstanding Robert Ward Series, composer Printz has created a special, artistic piece for young singers. The violin adds a unique, haunting touch to this piece.
SA - piano, violin
SBMP 336
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Music Speaks for Me, The
Philip E. Silvey
"The music speaks for me as only music can." Two parts throughout, singers will enjoy the melody and the sentiment of this piece in a contemporary folk style.
SA - piano, violin or flute
SBMP 403
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Nine Hundred Miles
American folk song - arr. Philip E. Silvey
The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion. Great for middle school singers.
SA - piano
SBMP 438
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On Echoing Green
Sarah Elizabeth Vaughn
Two-part writing at its best - each part has its turn with the melody and has its own distinct voice. This dance-like setting of William Blake's poem will please both young and old singers.
SA - piano
SBMP 397
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Pentatonic Alleluia
Ross Whitney
The one word text, Alleluia, is treated aleatorically to create an ethereal, mesmerizing effect. Outstanding in a reverberant church or hall.
SA - a cappella
SBMP 137
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Petit Enfánt
Linda Miller Shaw & Dana Thompson
A haunting melody, a flowing accompaniment, and a soaring obbligato combine to create a beautiful piece for Christmas. May be sung in French or English.
SA - keyboard and optional flute
SBMP 199
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porky & porkie
Neil Ginsberg
The whimsy of e.e.cummings is very fresh and fun in this piece. Published also for SATB, it is bound to be a favorite of treble choirs.
SSA - piano
SBMP 506
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hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE Place Called Morning, The Earl J. Reisdorff The composer has infused some modern chords into the accompaniment, adding beautiful color to the lovely melody featured in this piece. duration: 2:45 SA - difficulty level: easy Series: Mary Alice Stollak SBMP 798 see and hear the music: Scorch read the text hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Williamston High School Bel Canto, John Bragle, conductor ORDER HERE Red Geraniums Lisa Foland A delightful, provocative poem girls will love is here brought to life with a beautiful melody. Unison and 2 part writing, the music is effective, though easy. SA - piano duration: 3:20 difficulty level: easy SBMP 801 see and hear the music: Scorch read the text ORDER HERE
Resonet in laudibus
B. Wayne Bisbee
A sprightly piano accompaniment supports this festive, joyous piece full of melodic and rhythmic interest.
SA - piano
SBMP 495
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Sanctus
Vivaldi, arr. Robert Sieving
A glorious piece for treble choirs, loaded with opportunites to grow vocally. The recording is done with strings.
SA - keyboard; opt. strings
duration: 3:40
SBMP 647
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Strings - SBMP 647.1 - $20.00 - ORDER HERE

Sing and Dance for Joy
Robert Jager
A sophisticated piece that is not difficult. Young choirs will love the challenge, and mature choirs will find great expressive possibilities in this fine piece.
SSA - piano
SBMP 484
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Skye Boat Song
Scottish folksong- arr. Millard Thomson
SA choirs of all ages delight in this beautiful setting of the Scottish folksong. This piece has been used with honor choirs in several states.
SA - piano
SBMP 74
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Some Folks Do
Stephen Foster arr. Ronald A.Nelson
Good, easy fun for the young choir. Group this with two other Foster arrangements by Ronald Nelson for an interesting set.
SA - piano
SBMP 499
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Spinning Song from Kashmir
arr. Neil Ginsberg
Ethnic flavor comes alive in this spinning song depicting a ancient activity that still lives today in this part of the world.
SA - piano, flute, drum
SBMP 541
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Spring
Dan Powers
"Nothing is so beautiful as spring" - the opening sentiment sets the mood for this colorful depiction of the season. The sophisticated text will appeal to the mature choir; the two part writing is artistic in its scope beginning with its dramatic octave leap; the piano adds support and interest worthy of an art song.
SA - piano
Duration - 3:20
SBMP 612
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Sussex Carol
arranged by Paul Stuart
The solo instrument adds great interest to this arrangement. Suitable for any age treble choir.
SA - keyboard, Eng. hn., ob., or fl. with opt. perc.
SBMP 258
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Eastman Bach Children's Chorus, Karla Krogstad, conductor ORDER HERE English Horn - SBMP 258.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE flute or oboe - SBMP 258.2 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE orch. - SBMP 258.3 - $30.00 - ORDER HERE

Torah Orah
Hebrew folk song - arr. Brant Adams
The minor mode colors the excitement of this Hebrew folk song. The two-sentence long text is to be sung in Hebrew. The optional clarinet and bass parts will lend to the drama of this fine arrangement. Easy with much unison; the two-part writing is antiphonal, or melodic for both parts, making the learning of the piece great fun for all. Conservative ranges.
SA - opt. clarinet and bass
SBMP 324
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Tum Balalaika
Russian Yiddish song- arr. Jay Broeker The minor mode colors the excitement of this Hebrew folk song. The two-sentence long text is to be sung in Hebrew. The optional clarinet and bass parts will lend to the drama of this fine arrangement. Easy with much unison; the two-part writing is antiphonal, or melodic for both parts, making the learning of the piece great fun for all. Conservative ranges.
Unison or SA - piano
SBMP 228
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Two German Chorales
Gastoldi/Decius/arr. te Velde
Robert Ward: "When I think of music for young voices, I think of essentially conjunct melodic movement, limited vocal range, diatonic harmonic and melodic structure, and a supportive yet independent accompaniment. For this octavo, composer Rebecca te Velde has taken two very singable 16th century German chorales and breathed into them a fresh and vibrant keyboard accompaniment. These two chorales are perfect vehicles for teaching beautiful tone, intense legato singing, and accurate intonation. I have used them with the Stillwater Boys Choir and give them my highest recommendation."
SA - piano
SBMP 459
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Two Poems of Emily Dickinson
Neil Ginsberg
There is no frigate like a book and I never saw a moor: two short pieces with inspirational texts are set to music with great artistic flare. The first piece is in unison, the second in two parts.
SA - piano
SBMP 230
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Van gli effluvî de le rose
Francesco Paolo Tosti, arranged by Robert Sieving
A beautiful Italian art song to be sung in the original Italian. A transliteration is provided.
SA - piano
duration: 2:30
SBMP 650
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hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Women of the Wayzata (MN) High School Concert Choir, Rebecca Wyffels, conductor
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Winter Carol
Timothy Snyder
A charming unison setting of the Christina Rossetti poem that would appeal to any age group.
Unison - piano
SBMP 107
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hear the music - Midi Recording ORDER HERE Unending Flame Paul Carey An exciting new song for Hanukkah. The clarinet stylishly opens the piece, leading to a haunting choral melody in the minor mode. A rousing concluding section celebrates the bright Menorah and the joy of Hanakkah. SA - piano, clarinet; optional orchestra score/parts available direct from the composer duration: 3:40 difficulty level: easy Series: Mary Alice Stollak SBMP 788 see and hear the music: Scorch hear the music [© all rights reserved] piano version: Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor hear the music [© all rights reserved] orchestral version: Michigan State University Children’s Choir, MSU Orchestra, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor ORDER HERE clarinet part - SBMP 788.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE

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