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A Blessing [level: Medium] David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 504 | duration: 4:00 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: piano, flute
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.
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A Father [level: Medium] Kevin S. Foster
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1072 | duration: 4:45 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano
Celebrate fatherhood with this delightful song. Opening with “A father walks with you below the tall trees and stars,” this sets the tone of the endearing poem. An impressive piano accompaniment provides great charm and vitality as it lends support to the chorus.
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A Hope Carol [level: Easy] David Dickau | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1048 | duration: 3:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
A beautiful setting of the contemplative Rossetti poem, ever melodic, it will be a joy to sing. An artistic piano accompaniment adds color and support. Choirs of all sizes will enjoy this special piece.
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A Living Dream [level: Easy] Jonathan Adams
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1109 | duration: 3:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, flute
The Henry David Thoreau poem presents a challenge for all: “Live the life you’ve dreamed.” Not just a great graduation piece, this maxim is a challenge for all. Musically rich, and not difficult, many choirs can enjoy this excellent piece.
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Adeste [level: Medium] arr. J. Edmund Hughes/Dan Hooper
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 371 | duration: 6:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: organ, handbells
“Angels We Have Heard on High“ joins “Adeste Fideles“ for a unique Christmas offering. Chant, handbells, optional audience/congregation sing-along, and a rousing, dramatic ending make this a great addition to the Christmas literature. Choirs can process in to this piece, a children’s choir could sing the unison melodic section—endless are the possibilities. Six minute duration.
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After the Storm [level: Medium] Susan LaBarr
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1066 | duration: 5:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Written in homage to the city of Joplin, MO, the 2011 victim of a horrific tornado disaster, the text resonates profoundly in our world of all too frequent natural disasters. The composer paints a musical collage of the ending sentiment of the poem as it suggests how to recover “one step at a time.” This beautifully rendered composition would provide a thought-provoking moment in a program as it deals with the extraordinary power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit.
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All Things Bright and Beautiful [level: Easy] Philip E. Silvey
voicing: 2 part tre | catalog number: SBMP 749 | duration: 4:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
A charming setting with its text excerpted from the famous Cecil Alexander poem. Syncopation gives it a contemporary style, while some staccato writing adds to its color. It includes unison, 2-part harmony, occasionally a counter-melody for the lower part, and some 3 part divisi to emphasize the climatic moments. Featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session
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Alleluia, Rejoice! [level: Medium] arr. J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 54 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: handbells
The Hodie chant is skillfully combined with “O Come Emmanuel” in the neo-medieval style. Organ may be substituted for handbells. Can be sung “in the round,” or used as a processional. A great program opener or closer. Also available for SA or TB
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And Nature Smiled [level: Medium] Allen Koepke
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 36 | duration: 4:15 | price: 1.95
accompaniment: piano
Girls love this inspirational song. Also available for TBB
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Answer to a Child's Question [level: East] Timothy Strang
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 98 | duration: 3:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, flute
The text of Samuel Taylor Coleridge provided composer Strang with a wonderful opportunity to write a piece with great appeal to young people.
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Arrow and the Song, The [level: Medium] Nancy Grundahl
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 753 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, cello
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem is giving sprightly treatment with a colorful piano accompaniment enhanced by a cello.
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Arrow and The Song, The [level: Medium] Joshua Shank
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 597 | duration: 3:20 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: piano
Longfellow's poem about friendship is given dramatic, haunting treatment here. Simple but effective, and great to sing. Also available for SATB
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Beauty of Your Dreams, The [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 564 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Famous statements of Eleanor Roosevelt provide the text for this inspiring piece. The dramatic writing of Joan Szymko vividly brings the text to life. A special showpiece for the women's choir.
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Benedizione [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 799 | duration: 2:50 | price: $1.65
accompaniment: piano
Inspired after a visit to Assisi, the composer uses as text the Italian version of the beloved Blessing of St Francis, “The Lord Bless You and Keep you.” The beginning and ending of the piece feature a beautiful unison melody; the middle section divides briefly into 4 parts for a dramatic contrast.
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Bloom [level: Easy] Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 634 | duration: 3:08 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Ah, spring! This piece celebrates the season and allows the chorus to bloom. The piano brings great life to the piece with its running eighth notes, eager to aide in the bloom of the season.
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Boy who picked up his feet to fly, The [level: Medium] Joshua Shank
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 450 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano
Whimsy with a touch of pathos, this highly imaginative piece by young composer Shank will delight choirs and audiences. Also available for TTBB.
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Boy Who Picked Up His Feet to Fly, The [level: Medium] Joshua Shank
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1022 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Whimsy with a touch of pathos, this highly imaginative piece will delight choirs and audiences. Shank writes wonderfully for the men’s chorus by showcasing full, resounding harmonies and beautifully shaped phrases. Also available for SATB.
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Conciliation [level: Medium] Thomas McKenney
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 546 | duration: 8:36 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano
Poet Patrick Overton has an uplifting message for all, brought to life here in great artistic fashion.
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Crossing the Bar [level: Medium] Michael J. Mills | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 994 | duration: 3:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
Winner of the 2010 American Choral Directors Association Raymond W. Brock Memorial Student Composition Contest, the piece was premiered to great acclaim at the 2011 ACDA National Convention. Set to a poem by Alfred Tennyson, the poet used the metaphor of an ocean sand bar to describe the barrier between life and death. In order to reach the shore, the ocean waves must crash against the sandbar, creating a sound that Tennyson describes as the “moaning of the bar.” Mills dramatically captures this text. An elegant piece for the mature choir.
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Dear Sarah [level: Difficult] James Syler | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 686 | duration: 8:14 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano
The text is a poignant letter written by a young man to his wife during the Civil War just days before he was to be killed in the Battle of Bull Run. Great emotion runs deep in this fabulous piece.
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Do, Lord, Remember Me [level: Medium] arr. Alice Parker | Joseph Ohrt Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1108 | duration: 2:35 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
This long-time favorite song of campfire sing-a-longs has been elevated to concert status by the legendary Alice Parker, now 86 years young. The publication was made extra special by the opportunity to include her creative and inspirational advice on how to perform it. Conservative ranges make this gem of a piece accessible to many choirs.
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Emerald Stream [level: Medium] Seth Houston | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1046 | duration: 2:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
The then 17 year old composer was in a canoe fishing with his dad in Colorado when the inspiration for this great piece began. The music draws from the “shape-note” singing tradition featuring a hearty, strong sound, an imitative fuging section, melodic ornaments, open intervals, and doubling at the octave. It is unusual, in that the melody is in the bass part. The text by the composer draws on the hymn-writing style of the great theologians of the shape-note tradition, while it proclaims a more contemporary message of environmental stewardship. It has had an extensive pre-publication life that included performances by Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, the Christmas Revels, Village Harmony, and Northern Harmony.
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Emily’s Creed [level: Medium] Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 962 | duration: 3:40 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Poet Emily Dickinson succinctly presents her plan for a fruitful life. A sprightly accompaniment gives action to this plan, while melodic lines for all parts bring the singers closely in touch with the expression of the text.
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Everyone Sang [level: Medium] Paul Rudoi | Sharon Hansen Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1024 | duration: 4:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
The profound poem, with a subtle theme of war and peace and alive with colorful images, has been given vivid musical treatment. A highly creative piano part soars on its own, coupled with superb melodic writing for the voices. An excellent piece for the mature choir blessed with a fine accompanist.
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Everything She Touches [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 738 | duration: 4:40 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano
The composer's creativity never ceases to amaze. She discovered the Wiccan text for this piece when researching the triple goddess, Brigid, for a Celtic ritual Imbolc (Candlemas) choral presentation. Wicca relies heavily on ancient Celtic symbols, beliefs and celebrations) Her notes explain: The Goddess Triad archetype is found in many ancient Indo-European cultures, as well as in some mythologies of Africa and Asia.
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Famine Song [level: Medium] VIDA, arr. Matthew Culloton | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1007 | duration: 5:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
Written by a 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. Also available for SATB.
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Fantasy on Divinium Mysterium [level: Easy] Michael Mauldin
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 426 | duration: 1:40 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: piano
Chantlike in its melodic style. Sacred text praising God.
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Forever is composed of Nows [level: Medium] Jonathan Adams
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 626 | duration: 1:55 | price: $1.55
accompaniment: piano
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.
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Freedom Come [level: Medium] Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 67 | duration: 5:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
In the style of a South African freedom song. Easy vocal writing and one or two soloists provide a dramatic uplifting experience. The words may be altered to suit the occasion, be it Christmas or a celebration of a special sort. Great audience appeal and an excellent concert closer. Also available for TTBB or SSAA.
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Freedom Come [level: Medium] Ben Allaway
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 133 | duration: 5:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
In the style of a South African freedom song. Easy vocal writing and one or two soloists provide a dramatic uplifting experience. The words may be altered to suit the occasion, be it Christmas or a celebration of a special sort. Great audience appeal and an excellent concert closer. Also available for SATB or TTBB.
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Grace Before Sleep [level: Medium] Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1005 | duration: 3:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
Sara Teasdales poem of thanks inspired a beautiful, melodic setting by composer LaBarr. A quiet opening builds into a gorgeous, resounding climax before coming to a more reflective, thankful close. The piece could provide a tender, thoughtful ending to a concert, or be part of a theme of thanksgiving.
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Hands Across the Universe [level: Easy] David N. Childs
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 983 | duration: 4:25 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Composer Childs turned lyricist, captures the legendary power of song in this meaningful text, and creates a song that needs to be sung. The middle verse: May our song of joy reach across the universe; may it touch upon the hearts of people in the world. Errata: Ms. 33-35 alto text should read "May our song of joy reach across the" Also available for SAB.
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Hands Across the Universe [level: Easy] David N. Childs
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 985 | duration: 4:25 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Composer Childs turned lyricist, captures the legendary power of song in this meaningful text, and creates a song that needs to be sung. The middle verse: May our song of joy reach across the universe; may it touch upon the hearts of people in the world. Also available for SA.
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Have You Ever? [level: Medium] Giselle Wyers | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1020 | duration: 7:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: vibraphone
The inner feelings of a teenager come to us first-hand via the text. The music beautifully, and pensively, takes us to the heart of the matter, the vibraphone adding great drama and color. If music can help us understand each other, it is here in this special piece.
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Healing River [level: Medium] Fred Hellerman, arr. Sheena Phillips
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 681 | duration: 3:00 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella
The versatile composer is renowned in the world of folk music for his association with the Weavers, that legendary group of the fifties and sixties who received an honorary Grammy in 2006. Sheena Phillips created a splendid choral arrangement of this moving piece; it is also available for SATB.
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Heart is the Compass, The [level: Medium] Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 300 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano
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.
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Hine Ma Tov [level: Easy] arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 286 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, flute
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.
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Hope Is the Thing with Feathers [level: Easy] Kenney Potter
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1017 | duration: 2:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
A clever, upbeat rhythmic pattern mirrors the sentiment of the text as it “never stops at all” except for a few moments of mid-song reflection with the poem’s final thought: “It never asked a crumb of me.” Fun and inspiring, this piece would provide a special highlight for a concert. Also available for SA
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Hope Is the Thing with Feathers [level: Medium] Susan LaBarr
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1071 | duration: 3:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Treble choirs will delight in this beautiful setting of the favorite Emily Dickinson text. An elegant, dramatic piano accompaniment adds great color and support to the expertly crafted melodic lines of the singers. Also available for SATB
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How Can I Keep from Singing [level: Medium] arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 223 | duration: 4:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Composer Ginsberg gives the Quaker hymn a beautiful, sensitive treatment; the piano accompaniment is artfully conceived and adds greatly to the composition.
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How Can I Keep from Singing [level: Medium] arr. Scott Farthing
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 408 | duration: 5:38 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
A great arrangement of this favorite.
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How Can I Keep from Singing [level: Medium] arr. Scott Farthing | Charlotte Adams Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 407 | duration: 5:45 | price: $1.65
accompaniment: piano
Discover this extra special setting of this favorite. Composer Farthing uses the piano to create unique harmonic interest and a flowing accompaniment.
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I Dream a World [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 736 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
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.
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I Lift My Eyes [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 658 | duration: 3:30 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: piano
A provocative text combining the sentiment of Psalm 121 (I lift my eyes to the hills), with a quote from the Vietnamese Buddhist Monk Thich Naht Hanh (I am solid as a mountain). The composer opens the piece with a beautiful unison melody set to the biblical text. In typical Szymko style, we are treated to a dramatic exploration of the theme, a harmonization of the original melody, and finally a strong statement to end the piece. Not difficult, this piece will be an interesting challenge for teenagers through mature adults.
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I Lift My Eyes [level: Medium] Joan Szymko | Paul Head Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 691 | duration: 3:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
A provocative text combining the sentiment of Psalm 121 (I lift my eyes to the hills), with a quote from the Vietnamese Buddhist Monk Thich Naht Hanh (I am solid as a mountain). The composer opens the piece with a beautiful unison melody set to the biblical text. In typical Szymko style, we are treated to a dramatic exploration of the theme, a harmonization of the original melody, and finally a strong statement to end the piece.
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I Love All Beauteous Things [level: Medium] Cristine Temple-Evans
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 233 | duration: 3:30 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella
Robert Seymour Bridges beloved poem comes to life in this beautiful choral setting.
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I Loved All Lovely Things [level: Medium] Andrea Ramsey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 950 | duration: 3:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Set to a Sara Teasdale poem challenging us to “love life for its own sake,” this charming piece has appeal for both the young and the old.
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I See the Heaven’s Glories Shine [level: Medium] Andrea Ramsey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1040 | duration: 4:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
A strong statement of faith by poet Emily Bronte comes to majestic life with a vibrant piano accompaniment providing the backbone for this elegant choral rendition. The piece is framed by a dramatic opening that is echoed and enhanced at the powerful ending, with delicate, expressive moments closely tied to the meaning of the text forming the middle. Large choirs will especially enjoy this dramatic piece. Also available for SSAAA or TTBB.
ERRATA on page 13, M73, Alto Part: F natural should be a G#. M74: B# should be B natural.
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I Shot an Arrow [level: Medium] David N. Childs
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 998 | duration: 5:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, oboe
The poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow comes to life in this dramatic piece. The oboe shoots the arrow, the singers follow with their ascending take on this event. Word painting adds to the color. A great opener for a concert, this piece would quickly engage the listeners.
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i thank You God for most this amazing day [level: Medium] Cristine Temple-Evans
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 269 | duration: 4:25 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella
E. E. Cummings poem comes to life in the beautiful setting.
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