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Gloria [level: Easy] Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 578 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, flute
A majestic GLORIA, this would be a terrific opener or closer for a concert. A fine flute player is needed for this dramatic part which soars above the choir.
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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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grandmother moon [level: Medium] Eleanor Daley | Joseph Ohrt Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 683 | duration: 4:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
Set to a mystical text by a Mikmaq poet who lives on a small island in British Columbia, the lush harmonies and beautiful melody create a special mood.
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Hallelujah! [level: Medium] Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 402 | duration: 4:15 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: keyboard
Written for a large festival performance, Diemer had great fun with this one-word composition. A sprightly keyboard part for organ or piano sets the tone. The piece builds to a grand ending.
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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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Here Inside My Heart [level: Medium] Andrea Ramsey
voicing: SATBB | catalog number: SBMP 825 | duration: 3:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
The composer has beautifully and sensitively set an English translation of a poignant text by Spanish poet Antonio Machado. A dramatic and elegant piano accompaniment lends great support to this delightful piece.
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High Flight [level: Medium] Karen Robinson
voicing: SSA or TTB | catalog number: SBMP 704 | duration: 4:45 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
The poem was written by a young pilot in 1941—it has been called the most famous aviation poem ever written. The composer is very in tune with the message of the poem—an inspired piece. Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds—and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long delirious, burning blue, I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or even eagle flew— And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod The high untresspassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
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Hodie [level: Difficult] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 356 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella
The opening unison chant is first contrasted by vigorous rhythmic sections, then developed with masterful weaving of the vocal line. A must for outstanding treble choirs.
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Hodie [level: Medium] Nancy Hill Cobb | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 501 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Another winner from Nancy Hill Cobb. Unison, two-parts, and cadential three-parts lend variety. All ages of treble choirs will enjoy this piece
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Hope [level: Medium] Marjan Helms | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 517 | duration: 4:01 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
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.
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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 Did the Rose [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 548 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: piano
An art song for the choir, beautifully crafted and inspired. Set to a poem by Hafiz.
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How Lovely is Your Dwelling [level: Easy] Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 106 | duration: 4:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: keyboard, fl
An upbeat setting of Psalm 84. Perfect for the church choir with few or no tenors.
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I Dream a World [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 613 | duration: 3:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
The famous text by Langston Hughes is set to a beautiful melody with a dramatic buildup midway emphasizing the powerful meaning herein. Suitable for all ages of treble choirs; some unison, some 2 part, and some 4 part writing.
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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 Go Among Trees [level: Medium] Giselle Wyers | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 912 | duration: 5:35 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
A sophisticated, beautiful contemporary choral art song set to a poem by Wendell Berry, a poet noted for his close connection to nature. The composer is skilled at creating great melodic interest for all parts, making this a delightful piece to sing. Smaller choirs will find this piece especially appealing.
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I Know A Bird [level: Medium] Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 12 | duration: 2:30 | price: $1.65
accompaniment: piano
A whimsical, fun madrigal about a "bird that sings all night." Complete with a section of bird sounds, this colorful madrigal is enhanced by a sprightly piano accompaniment.
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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 See the Heaven’s Glories Shine [level: Medium] Andrea Ramsey
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 929 | duration: 4:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
The singers get to shine in this majestic piece set to a poem by Emily Bronte. Composer Ramsey has created an outstanding show piece for treble choirs. Also available for SATB or TTBB.
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Illumina le tenebre [level: Medium] Joan Szymko | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 861 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
The recording, done in a reverberant hall, provides the best description of this outstanding piece. The text is one of the oldest prayers of St. Francis of Assisi. The composer states: “My intention was to create a setting both spacious and intimate.” She has succeeded beautifully. Also available for SSAA.
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Illumina le tenebre [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 955 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
A reverberant hall will serve this special piece very well. The text is one of the oldest prayers of St. Francis of Assisi. The composer states: “My intention was to create a setting both spacious and intimate.” She has succeeded beautifully. Also available for SATB.
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In Anchor Bay [level: Easy] Sue Bohlin
voicing: SA (div.) | catalog number: SBMP 731 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano
The composer created this piece for her Anchor Bay Children’s Chorus. Upbeat, with Latin rhythms and a fun text, this one is a crowd pleaser and will be a delight for children to learn. The ranges are conservative, much of the time the writing features unison or melodic writing for each part. There is an opportunity to incorporate some ad lib dancing, making this piece even more fun for all.
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In my quiet place [level: Easy] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 362 | duration: 3:19 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: marimba
Word painting inspired by a profound, tho simple text. The marimba adds color. Number two in the set of three titled THIS WONDERFUL FEELING.
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It Takes a Village [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 328 | duration: 3:45 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: percussion
The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is given African-style treatment. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience favorite. Also available for SATB.
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It Takes a Village [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 331 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: percussion
The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is given African-style treatment. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience favorite. Also available for SSAA.
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Journey Home [level: Medium] Abbie Betinis | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB/sop. descant | catalog number: SBMP 865 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
A commissioned piece supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Target Foundation, it explores the emotional feelings of immigrants who find a new home and life in the United States. Composer Betinis artistically, and dramatically brings the text to life.
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Jubilate Deo [level: Easy] Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 635 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Moderate ranges will put this piece within reach of younger SATB choirs. A glorious, upbeat setting of this jubilant text.
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Jubilate Deo [level: Medium] Rebecca te Velde | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 640 | duration: 3:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Festive, great musicality, a wonderful addition to the collection of treble pieces using this text.
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Jubilate Deo [level: Easy] Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 622 | duration: 3:20 | price: $1.70
accompaniment: piano
Unison, two-part, and three-part writing make this a fun piece to both learn and to sing. A gloriously jubilant setting of this text.
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Kyrie [level: Medium] Kristina Vasiliauskaite | Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 265 | duration: 1:30 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella
From Missa Brevis in Honorem Beata Maria Virginis, a stunning work for the Christmas season. The movements are published separately, each one of them capable of standing alone. Kyrie - SBMP 265 Gloria - SBMP 266 Sanctus/Benedictus - SBMP 267 Agnus Dei - SBMP 268 Recording contains all four movements
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Kyrie & Gloria (from Missa Brevis) [level: Medium] Kristina Vasiliauskaite | Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 263 | duration: 1:35 & 1:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: keyboard
The first two parts of a stunning Missa Brevis for women.
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Lamb, The [level: Medium] Melinda Bargreen | Donald Brinegar Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 414 | duration: 2:45 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella
“Little lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee?” The innocence of the text receives loving treatment here with tender melodies and rich harmonies.
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Laudate Dominum [level: Medium] Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 386 | duration: 2:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
A great festival or concert piece. Rhythmic, exciting and well designed, a winner.
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Laudate Pueri [level: Easy] Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 395 | duration: 2:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, opt. flute/cello
Unison, two-part, four-part, and finally five-part writing combine with an excellent supportive and colorful accompaniment to make an outstanding concert piece. An optional conductor score and instrumental parts extend the accompaniment to piano, flute and cello.
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Laudate Pueri [level: Easy] Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 396 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, opt. flute/cello
Unison, two-part, and finally three-part writing combine with an excellent supportive and colorful accompaniment to make an outstanding concert piece. An optional conductor score and instrumental parts extend the accompaniment to piano, flute and cello.
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Little Birch Tree [level: Easy] arr. Sue Bohlin
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 757 | duration: 2:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, opt. cello
The voices sing the melody throughout, with one short section where it is treated as a canon. The piano accompaniment captures the exciting movement of the dancing leaves of the birch tree. This folk melody was made famous by Tchaikovsky who used it the fourth movement of his Symphony no. 4.
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Look to this Day [level: Medium] Rachel Stenson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 768 | duration: 2:45 | price: $1.60
accompaniment: piano
Perfect for graduation or a special occasion. A beautiful melody brings the text, which is a Sanskrit Proverb, to life; the piece starts simply in unison, and grows to a dramatic conclusion.
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Lorica [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 800 | duration: 2:20 | price: $1.60
accompaniment: piano, flute
Ever seeking dramatic texts, for this piece the composer chose an excerpt from text traditionally held to have been inscribed on the breastplate, or “lorica” of Saint Patrick. As we have come to expect from Szymko, the drama of the music brings the text to brilliant and colorful fruition.
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maggie and milly and molly and may [level: Difficult] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 588 | duration: 3:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Always stylish and highly creative, composer Szymko has great fun with this E. E. Cummings poem.
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Magnificat [level: Medium] Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SA div. | catalog number: SBMP 674 | duration: 7:15 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano; opt. wind ensemble
A magnificent, stirring, upbeat setting of the Magnificat. Much of the writing is in two parts, inviting treble choirs of all ages to experience this fine piece.
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Make a Joyful Noise [level: Medium] Cristine Temple-Evans
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 449 | duration: 2:40 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella
A festive, dramatic setting of Psalm 100.
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Mary's song of praise [level: Medium] Cristine Temple-Evans
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 280 | duration: 3:45 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella
The beautiful, original writing of this setting of the Magnificat combines reflective devotion with heartfelt drama
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Nada te turbe [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 334 | duration: 4:19 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: cello
text by Saint Teresa of Avila. Spain authored the sixteenth century sacred text, here rendered both in Spanish and in English. The accompanying cello first plays in the style of a guitar, then in a lyric counterpoint to the drama of the voices.
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Nada te turbe [level: Medium] Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 399 | duration: 4:19 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: cello
Saint Teresa of Ávila's text ("Let nothing disturb you...") provided ample inspiration for ever-creative Joan Szymko's sensitive, setting. The cello is guitar-like in its accompaniment. A most colorful piece.
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O Clap Your Hands [level: Medium] Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 684 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano
A rousing, upbeat, exciting piece, perfect for a concert opener or closer.
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Only Light, Only Love [level: Medium] arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 840 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella
The text, taken from a sermon by Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.”
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