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CoverA Joy Forever [level: Medium]
Nancy Gifford
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1492 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

As stated in the opening line of the lyrics, “a thing of beauty is a joy forever.” So be it for this beautiful song.

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CoverA 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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CoverA Reason to Sing [level: Medium]
Rob Swenson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1616 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

“Cry out with a song of hope and peace,
And give to those who follow you a reason they should sing.”
So ends this special piece. A dramatic piano part sets the tone while the singers deliver the message. Creative and unique, singers will delight in performing this.

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CoverA Song to the World [level: Medium]
Kevin T. Padworski
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1589 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

The text celebrates faith, hope, love, and singing.
This is definitely a song worth singing.

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CoverA Universal Dream [level: Difficult]
Jenni Brandon
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1058 | duration: 4:45 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano, djembe

The text expresses the universal message of liberty and freedom. A unique piece for women, it is both theatric and ethnic in its style, with a rhythmic djembe drum and a text that includes various translations of the word “liberty.” To properly realize its dramatic impact, it is recommended for the large choir.

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CoverAfrican Lullaby [level: Easy]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 809 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, hand drum

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.

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CoverAfter the Storm [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1066 | duration: 5:30 | price: $2.15
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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CoverAgnus Dei [level: Easy]
Daniel Schreiner
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1206 | duration: 5:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

A master of style without venturing into “difficult,” the composer has created a sophisticated setting of this beloved Latin text.

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CoverAlleluia Incantation [level: Medium]
Andrew Miller
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voicing: SSA or TBB or SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1191 | price: $1.95
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A chant melody on the word Alleluia is joined by a drone on a perfect fifth. Adaptable to any voicing, this could work in the round, as a processional, or in concert formation on risers. The tempo can easily adjust to fit the acoustic. This would be a stunning opener or closer for a concert.

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CoverAlways Keep This Close [level: Medium]
Zachary J. Moore | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1342 | duration: 4:45 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, opt. strings

The text will be dear to the hearts of choral singers with its sentiments such as “no notes are as connected as the souls that sing them”, and the final statement, “we are one.” Musically strong and creative, this is destined to be a compelling addition to women’s repertoire.

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CoverAlways Keep This Close [level: Medium]
Zachary J. Moore | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1665 | duration: c. 3’30” | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, opt. strings

The text will be dear to the hearts of choral singers with its sentiments such as “no notes are as connected as the souls that sing them”, and the final statement, “we are one.” Musically strong and creative, this is destined to be a compelling addition to the mixed voice repertoire.

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CoverAmerica the Beautiful [level: Medium]
Bates and Ward, arr. Frank J. La Rocca | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1068 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A stunning concert-worthy arrangement utilizing three verses of the original text, it builds to a dramatic, maestoso ending. Listen to the exquisite recording provided by the commissioning choir or watch the YouTube video of pictures to accompany their performance

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CoverAnd Draw Her Home with Music [level: Medium]
Nancy HIll Cobb | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 905 | duration: 4:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

The Shakespeare text concludes: Come, ho! and wake Diana with a hymn With sweetest touches pierce your mistress' ear, And draw her home with music. A sensitive, and dramatic piece to add some real class to a program by the men’s choir.

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CoverAnd Nature Smiled [level: Medium]
Allen Koepke
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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 36 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Written in the modern folk style, composer Allen Koepke has provided an inspirational, allegorical text that is sure to delight. The piano lends dramatic support to the finely styled vocal parts. A frequent choice for festivals and state contest lists. Also available for TBB

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CoverAnd Nature Smiled [level: Easy]
Allen Koepke, arr. Peter Eklund | Peter A. Eklund Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1313 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

75,000 treble singers have enjoyed this piece, now arranged for SATB. The ranges make it suitable for choirs both young and old.

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CoverAs I Walk with Beauty [level: Medium]
Bob Moore
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1061 | duration: 4:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

The uplifting text, adapted from a Navajo prayer, is set to a simple but beautiful melody with all voices getting a turn to sing it. The three part harmony sections are artfully crafted with excellent voice leading making this a superb piece to sing. The piano offers a fine accompaniment that is both supportive and interesting.

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CoverAs the Tree Stands Tall [level: Medium]
Daniel Schreiner
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1590 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: drum

This exceptional piece has a text that will have special appeal to women college age and older.

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CoverAt the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners [level: Medium]
René Clausen
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 874 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

The well-known text by John Donne offers the male chorus an opportunity to sing from their hearts. Commissioned for an honor choir, the piece was very well received by singers and audience.

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CoverAwake My Song [level: Easy]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1514 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

“Awake my song. Once a dream now a reality.” A special message is here delivered via beautiful music and great style.

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CoverAwake My Song [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1555 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

“Awake my song. Once a dream now a reality.” A special message is here delivered via beautiful music and great style.

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CoverBarter [level: Medium]
René Clausen
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 527 | duration: 3:55 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

An elegant, melodious piece set to a musical poem by Sara Teasdale. Choirs of all ages will enjoy singing this piece.

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CoverBattle Cry of Freedom, The [level: Easy]
arr. Jason Cole | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 1101 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, opt. snare drum

The Battle Cry of Freedom is considered not only the official anthem of the Civil War, but one of the greatest freedom songs ever written—it was featured in the movie “Lincoln.” Supported by a vigorous piano accompaniment, this spirited two-part arrangement does justice to this special song.

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CoverBe the Change [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1571 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

With great style the composer here delivers a message that challenges us to not complain, but to do something about it and “be the change.”

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CoverBe the Change [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1572 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

With great style the composer here delivers a message that challenges us to not complain, but to do something about it and “be the change.”

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CoverBe the Change [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
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voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1573 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

With great style the composer here delivers a message that challenges us to not complain, but to do something about it and “be the change.

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CoverBeauty of Your Dreams, The [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 564 | price: $2.50
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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CoverBenedizione [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 799 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.20
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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CoverBig Sky [level: Medium]
Seth Houston | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1185 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Utilizing the traditional shape-note style, the composer/poet gives us this piece inspired by his love of nature and concern for the environment. His distinctive music enhances his great message: "the ocean and air, forest, hill, and plain, animal in flight, are in your care."

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CoverBloom [level: Medium]
Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1172 | duration: 3:46 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Ah, spring! Celebrate the reborn beauty of the season with this delightful choral rendition. The piano adds great life to the piece with its running eighth notes eager to aide in the blooms of the season.

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CoverBoy Who Picked Up His Feet to Fly, The [level: Medium]
Joshua Shank
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 450 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.50
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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CoverBoy Who Picked Up His Feet to Fly, The [level: Medium]
Joshua Shank
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1022 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.20
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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CoverBreathe [level: Medium]
Coleman Peterson | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
RELEASED: June 2022
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1674 | duration: c. 4’55” | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

This composition is the First Place Winner of our 2020-2021 Rachel Moore Composition Contest. “Breathe" is the product of humanity during a time of disconnection and isolation. The year 2020 brought with it skies of fear and uncertainty, and magnified the importance of personal connection, comfort, and togetherness. During this time, and the many times in our lives that have felt or will inevitably feel similarly, we came to understand just how crucial it was to keep meaningful, honest relationships alive. May this piece remind us all how to sit alongside those swallowed in their own clouds of worry, and breathe.

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CoverBright Morning Stars [level: Medium]
arr. Shawn L. Kirchner
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voicing: SATB, bar. solo | catalog number: SBMP 594 | duration: 5:00 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

A great folk melody is given royal treatment here. The artful arrangement, with a great piano accompaniment, maintains the folk flavor of the song while adding drama and musical interest

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CoverBright Morning Stars [level: Medium]
arr. Shawn L. Kirchner
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voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1077 | duration: 5:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

This artful arrangement of a great Appalachian folk melody will be loved by both singers and audiences. A superb piano accompaniment adds greatly to the texture that grows and builds as the song progresses and ultimately returns to the unadorned beauty of the opening solo.

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CoverBright Morning Stars [level: Medium]
arr. Shawn L. Kirchner | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
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voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1246 | duration: 5:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

This artful arrangement of a great Appalachian folk melody will be loved by both singers and audiences. A superb piano accompaniment adds greatly to the texture that grows and builds as the song progresses and ultimately returns to the unadorned beauty of the opening solo. Also availalbe for SSAA and SATB

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CoverBrother, Do Not Weep [level: Medium]
arr. Seth Houston | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1544 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano, guitar

This makes three settings of Shape Note pieces arranged by Seth Houston. Perhaps perform this with Big Sky and Emerald Stream creating a trilogy of this special genre.

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CoverBy the Light of the Moon [level: Medium]
Philip E. Silvey | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1197 | duration: 3:15 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano



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CoverChild of My Heart [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1192 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, cello

“Only you are you” the text proclaims as it celebrates the life of a child. As in an art song, the cello and piano accompaniment colorfully support the vocal lines of the singers. A beautiful piece with a special message.

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CoverChild of Song [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1271 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Composed to honor the memory of Steven Paulus, this beautiful, tender song was set to a profound text by Welsh poet Euan Tait. Norwegian composer Arnesen again exhibits his talent for creating great melodic interest and an impressive composition.

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CoverClimb! [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1633 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Every story has a song, so says the delightful text of this piece. Singers will love singing this.

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CoverClimb! [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1626 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

A lively piano accompaniment sets the style for this clever piece that is bound to be an audience pleaser. The text would perhaps appeal to some for use at a graduation ceremony.

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CoverClimb! [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1631 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

Every story has a song, so says the delightful text of this piece. Singers will love singing this.

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CoverCome, Come Whoever You Are [level: Medium]
Giselle Wyers | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 853 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Set to a 13th century text by Jalaluddin Rumi, the composer says, “Despite its ancient origin, this text is surprisingly “current,” a hopeful and accepting call to community, as reflected in the words, “Come even if you have broken your vow a thousand times, come yet again, come.” A rhythmic piece with a 3+3+2 eighth note pattern providing the opening. Some clever shifting of tonalities adds interest to the piece.

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CoverDance for Love [level: Medium]
Z. Randall Stroope | Turtle Creek Chorale Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1462 | duration: 3:25 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Master melodist Stroope is at his best with this delightful, charming composition. Set to a Civil War poem, we are implored to “dance for beauty, dance for laughter, dance for love, - soft falls the rain, bare feet dance me home.”

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CoverDance on My Heart [level: Medium]
Allen Koepke
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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 34 | duration: 2:35 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Composer/poet Koepke spun a fun tale of romance, then set it to sprightly music that is a delight to sing, accompanied by a piano part that both supports the singers and adds to the drama. Treble choirs of all ages have been captivated by this magical piece. Over 170,000 copies have been sold.

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CoverDona Nobis Pacem [level: Medium]
Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Nancy Grundahl
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 471 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

One of Bach’s most gorgeous melodies skillfully set for treble choir.



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CoverDona nobis pacem [level: Medium]
Joshua Spacht
voicing: SATB, SA solos | catalog number: SBMP 1279 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, opt. strings

A mini-masterpiece, two soloists and an elegant piano accompaniment add substance and interest to this special setting of the beloved text. After a chant-like beginning, the piece grows in intensity, ending with all involved in the hushed, reverent ending.

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CoverDream It! [level: Easy]
Allen Koepke
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1115 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, cello

Koepke’s final opus was commissioned for a large honor choir of 9-12 year olds. Ever-inspirational with his special gift for lyrics, this upbeat piece is a fine example of the talents of this special man. Note: the cello part is optional.

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CoverDream Ship, The [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1079 | duration: 6:50 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano, cello

Great imagination on the part of poet Eugene Field is brought to well-crafted musical life by the composer. The choir opens with the unpitched sounds of the wind blowing over a gentle sea, with the ghostly dream ship of our sleep appearing in the form of a cello accompanied by whimsical notes from the piano. Great drama unfolds as our dreams, thrilling and mysterious, build to a dramatic climax, and then recede back into the wind and sea sounds, now with a soulful cello and a pensive piano. The length and drama of this piece make it a wonderful centerpiece for a concert.

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CoverDreams [level: Medium]
Cristine Temple-Evans
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1512 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Everyone gets a turn at singing the melody making this a delightful piece for the singers and interesting for the listener.

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