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CoverA Prayer Before Sleep [level: Difficult]
Carson Cooman
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1174 | duration: 2:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: flute

Set to a Gaelic prayer translated into English, the flute plays the protagonist, dramatically opening the piece with a slow but flourishing melody, suggesting that this sleep may indeed be special. The choir is chant-like in their response to this opening as they implore “I am placing my soul and my body On thy sanctuary this night.” Sophisticated treble choirs won’t want to miss this most unusual piece.

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CoverA Soft Day [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1150 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

In Ireland a “soft day” is one with misty rain instead of the more typical Irish downpour. It is a day to celebrate the out-of-doors. The Aussie composer has beautifully captured the spirit of the message the Irish poet had depicted.

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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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CoverBoat on Tai Lake [level: Medium]
Reed Criddle | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1161 | duration: c. 5:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, cello

The ancient Chinese pentatonic tune, here beautifully arranged with piano and cello accompaniment, will add a special charm to a concert. To be sung in Chinese, a language truly beautiful to sing, to assist in learning there is in-score pronunciation help. The extended instrumental introduction invites the addition of a Chinese dancer.

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CoverCradle Hymn [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
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voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1163 | duration: 5:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, opt. strings

The Norwegian composer has created a beautiful, expressive piece set to a poem by the famous English hymn writer Isaac Watts. Sing it at Christmas or any time of the year.

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CoverDer Tanz [level: Medium]
Franz Schubert, arr. Drew Collins
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1155 | duration: 1:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

Schubert’s famous, buoyant piece for mixed voices is now available in a tastefully arranged treble version, the original German now joined by a second verse in English.

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CoverDown in the River to Pray [level: Medium]
arr. Matthew Culloton | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1154 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

This fine a cappella arrangement sounds fresh from the Appalachian mountains. Treble choirs will delight in singing this popular folk song.

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CoverGalilee [level: Easy]
David Arbury | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1160 | duration: 3:05 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

Inspired by both gospel and Appalachian song traditions, with text based on a biblical event, the composer has created a delightful spiritual with its own unique voice. Conservative ranges make this accessible to many choirs.

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CoverGrow, Little Tree [level: Easy]
Andrea Ramsey | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1170 | duration: 3:25 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

A delightful children’s piece, the text suggests that as grows a tree, so do we.

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CoverRockin’ Jerusalem [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1164 | duration: 2:10 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Another dramatic arrangement from talented, Mr. Gibbs, this has great rhythmic drive, lots of interplay among the voices, and a powerful ending. Yes, it really rocks!

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CoverSong of Ruth [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
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voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1171 | duration: c. 4:00 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

A tender and beautiful love song with text from the Book of Ruth, melodist Childs is at his finest with this piece.

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CoverSummer [level: Medium]
Joshua Shank | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1165 | duration: c. 5:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

Set to a dreamy poem by Robert Ressler, the composer has maintained that mood, painting a unique picture with his special palette of lush harmonies. This is a fascinating contrast for a program, no matter the season.

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CoverThe Castle Builder [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1173 | duration: 3:58 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano 4 hands

Longfellow’s poem, with its challenging message to young people to “Build on, and make thy castles high and fair,” marches to great music here. The dramatic 4-hand piano part artistically sets the pace for the well-crafted vocal parts. This is highly recommended for large choirs.

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CoverThe Castle Builder [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1175 | duration: 4:08 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano 4 hands

Longfellow’s poem, with its challenging message to young people to “Build on, and make thy castles high and fair,” marches to great music here. The dramatic 4-hand piano part artistically sets the pace for the well-crafted vocal parts. This is highly recommended for large choirs.

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CoverThe Land of Nod [level: Easy]
Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1158 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The whimsical poem by Robert Louis Stevenson has been cleverly arranged for young singers. With a vibrant piano part that suggests one won’t go to sleep while traveling to the “Land of Nod,” the mostly unison piece with all its inherent drama will be great fun to sing.

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CoverThe Unknown Region [level: Medium]
Randall Johnson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1162 | duration: 5:35 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Set to Latin text from the Requiem Mass and English text by Walt Whitman, this is a blockbuster piece, very high on the drama scale. Easier than it sounds or looks says Randy Stenson who has conducted it, it would be a great closer or centerpiece for a concert.

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CoverThe Unknown Region [level: Medium]
Randall Johnson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1156 | duration: 5:35 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Set to Latin text from the Requiem Mass and English text by Walt Whitman, this is a blockbuster piece, very high on the drama scale. Easier than it sounds or looks says Randy Stenson who has conducted it, it would be a great closer or centerpiece for a concert.

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CoverThe Wise Old Owl [level: Easy]
Cynthia Gray | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: 3 equal voices | catalog number: SBMP 1159 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Scored with the vocal range suitable for young singers, it starts unison, separates into 2 parts, then 3, all of them melodic. This is a fun piece for young singers, skillfully composed with much interaction among the parts.

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CoverThree Love Canons [level: Medium]
Carson Cooman
voicing: any | catalog number: SBMP 1166 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella

A splendid contrast in a concert program, these clever and sophisticated canons will intrigue audiences and delight singers. Their titles: Leap into Love, From Your Heart, and One Word. The voicing is adaptable to many combinations.

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CoverTwo Grenadiers [level: Medium]
Robert Schumann, arr. Robert Sieving | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1149 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

A spirited piece, it concludes with the French La Marseillaise, the now famous melody created in Napolean’s time. Here we have history set to music by a famous composer, skillfully arranged for men.

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CoverWoven Together [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1151 | duration: 6:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano; opt. inst. ens.

Based on a pentatonic Sacred Harp tune, this piece affords several performance options beyond SATB. The introduction could allow a procession; a children’s chorus could sing one of the verses; a program insert could invite the audience join in on one verse. Composed for a massed choir event, it is that rare piece that can serve this purpose. The uplifting text advocates togetherness and thankfulness and speaks to all ages.

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CoverYour Soul Is Song [level: Medium]
Daniel Hughes | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1157 | duration: 6:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

As the music builds to its peak, it travels through lush harmonies, with much textual overlay adding to the intensity of the journey. After a final dramatic choral splash the music peacefully ends with the simple unity of a soul-felt song. Beautiful.

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Rain, Rain!
SSAA
by Daniel Brinsmead