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CoverBagels & Biscuits [level: Difficult]
Theodore Lucas | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 262 | duration: 1:45 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

If you seek a fun novelty piece that will entertain your audience and delight your singers, this is it. A great encore or opener.

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CoverBells of Norwich [level: Easy]
Sydney Carter, arr. Brennan Harris | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1456 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: opt. handbells

Set as a round, this will be fun to sing, with all voices having a turn at the melody. Perform it a cappella or with handbells.

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CoverBenedicamus Domino [level: Medium]
Hyun Kook | Lori Hetzel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA - SSA soloists | catalog number: SBMP 1558 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

This extraordinary piece is an outstanding showpiece for the adept choir. After an innocent beginning the piece grows in excitement, concluding with a dramatic ending.

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CoverBenedicamus Domino [level: Difficult]
Hyun Kook
voicing: SATB/ ssa solo trio | catalog number: SBMP 1565 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Beginning ever so innocently, this builds to a dramatic ending. A treble trio adds color, and vibrant rhythms in all parts add excitement. A good concert closer or opener, or competition contestant, this piece is a winner.

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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: $2.05
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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CoverBlessing in the Leaving [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1241 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Retirement, remembrance, gratitude, the text fits them all. With musical elaboration on the word love, this is especially appropriate when honoring a person. As always, the composer treats each vocal line with great care so all feel central to the piece.

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CoverBlow ye the trumpet, blow [level: Medium]
Lewis Edson, arr. Paul Carey | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 812 | duration: 2:10 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella

One of thousands of hymns from the 1700s set to the words of Methodist Englishman Charles Wesley, the pentatonic melody gives it the feel of an early American hymn. Carey has done a masterful job with this arrangement.

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CoverBlow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind [level: Easy]
Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: Any | catalog number: SBMP 122 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Whisper chorus. The audience will be amazed by this very effective contrast for the December program. Can be performed by any group. This piece is the second movement of Feast for Christmas.

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CoverBlue Bird [level: Easy]
arr. Jungsun Lee
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 730 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

A beautiful song with a short, but powerfully symbolic text. The Korean is written out as a transliteration making it easy to sing. There is no divisi and a conservative range, inviting choirs of all abilities to enjoy this special piece. Also available for SSA.

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CoverBlue Bird [level: Easy]
Korean folk song, arr. Jungsun Lee
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1035 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

A beautiful Korean folk song, it has a short, but powerful text symbolic of a farmer’s dream for a better life. The transliteration makes this easy to learn. An artistic piano accompaniment lends support and adds its own color to the already colorful melodies - the piece may also be sung a cappella. Also available for SATB.

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CoverBread and Roses [level: Difficult]
arr. Brad Richmond
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SSA div. | catalog number: SBMP 1766 | duration: 2'47 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: Tambourine and Hand Drum

A powerful march for treble choirs, this fresh arrangement was inspired by women’s activism during the first decade of the 20th century. “Bread and Roses” was a political slogan that appeared initially in a speech by Helen Todd and later became the title of a poem by James Oppenheim. Composed by Mimi Fariña in the 1950s, and later recorded by a number of folk singers, the arranger was moved to create this new arrangement as a response to the rash of government sanctions against women’s rights in the U.S. and around the world. Ideal for high school, collegiate, and adult community choirs, this is a bold arrangement and strong conversation-starter — a great way to share this important and inspiring story with present-day audiences.

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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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CoverBrennen's Lullaby [level: Medium]
Terry Schlenker | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 777 | duration: 4:50 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

This piece was composed by Terry Schlenker to honor St. Martin’s Chamber Choir member Brennen Maynard who tragically died at a very young age. Jo-Michael Scheibe tells us: Brennen Maynard was a student at the Northern Arizona University while I served as Director of Choral Activities and will be remembered as a fine student and wonderful musician and singer. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Brennen’s Lullabye will be used to support the Brennan Maynard Choral Scholarship at NAU. This octavo is only available as a uPrint PDF file.

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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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CoverCanons for Choirs [level: Easy]
ed. Archibeque/Hannaford | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: ANY | catalog number: SBMP 46 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

There was an old man from Calcutta, Man's Life's a Vapor, Merry Christmas to You All, O du eselhafter Martin


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CoverCantos del Agua [level: Medium]
Dante Andreo | Jerry McCoy Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 261 | duration: 5:00 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella

Three a cappella songs on the theme of water, the poems by the famous Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca, the colorful music by an Argentinian composer. Cantos del Aqua is a work of great lyicism with expressive melodic lines emulating the flow of the taciturn water near the bird-covered quaking poplars, the naked water near trees cut down at dawn, and the undulatory water scented by the orange and olive trees from the Andalusian rivers.

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CoverCaritas abundat [level: Difficult]
Karen P. Thomas | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1245 | duration: 8:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Commissioned by Cathedra of the Washington National Cathedral, this stunning nine minute plus setting of the HIldegard von Bingen text could well be the highlight of a program.

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CoverCarpe Diem [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SSAATBB | catalog number: SBMP 862 | duration: 4:45 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: tambourine

Set to an ancient Latin text that proclaims, “seize the day, ” composer Szymko is at her creative best, offering lots of drama as the piece unfolds.

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CoverCarpenters of God [level: Medium]
Vijay Singh | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 954 | duration: 2:55 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

In the style of an early American song, the pentatonic melody gives great strength to this upbeat piece. Carpenter’s tools forge the text’s metaphor of working for God to build a “spirit strong.”

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CoverCherry Tree Carol [level: Medium]
arr. Laurie Betts Hughes | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 918 | duration: 2:05 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

An artful arrangement, the open harmonies reflect the early roots of this carol. Number one of a charming set of Three Mary Carols.

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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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CoverChindia [level: Medium]
Alexandru Pascanu | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 44 | duration: 1:50 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: optional piano

A favorite with concert and festival choirs since its publication in 1993, this delightful work is based on a Romanian folk dance. The text, comprised of various syllables throughout (Ra pa ra pa; ta ka ta ka; di ri di ri, etc.), creates a stunning choral effect that will give a very special, festive feeling to your performance!

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CoverChrysopylae [level: Medium]
Dominick DiOrio | International Orange Chorale Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1099 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Not every bridge has a song written for it! The title translates Golden Gate—the piece honors the Golden Gate Bridge and was premiered in celebration of the bridge’s 75th birthday. The intense drama of the music reflects that of this famous American landmark. This is an outstanding piece for the adept choir.

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CoverCome Pretty Love [level: Medium]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 492 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

A modified round with added descant and hand clapping, this piece is loaded with excitement and spirit. Also available for SATB


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CoverCome Sleep [level: Difficult]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1098 | duration: 3:55 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

This prize-winning piece by the talented young Aussie composer has intrigued all who have heard it. Harmonically rich, it is a masterful example of how to create musical drama via great melodic interest combined with exquisite tonal shifts realized through superb voice leading.

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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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CoverComin’ Thro’ the Rye [level: Easy]
Ashley F. Nelson
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1238 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Put on your kilts laddies, this clever arrangement of the Scottish favorite will be a delight for audiences. Authentic in some of its language, a pronunciation guide is provided.

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CoverCooling Shadow, The [level: Medium]
Charlene Archibeque | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 27 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A pensive art song for the sensitive chorus. The text, by early American poet Anne Bradstreet, sets a mood which is exquisitely brought to realization in this little gem of a piece.

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CoverCoyote [level: Difficult]
David N. Childs
voicing: SSAATB | catalog number: SBMP 1441 | duration: 5:55 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: drum, gourd

The coyote is here described as a trickster, a coward who gave humankind the fire from its tail, and a loner brother-of-wolf. A drum adds rhythm and substance to the drama that is ever-present in this unique choral offering.

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CoverCrossing the Bar [level: Medium]
Michael J. Mills | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 994 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.10
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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CoverCuckoo [level: Easy]
arr. Robert E. Heninger | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 11 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

An endearing American folksong, beautiful in its simplicity. This proven audience pleaser is a musical treasure that will appeal to choirs of all ages.

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CoverCuncti simus [level: Medium]
arr. Eric A. Johnson | Edith Copley Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 857 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

The text, in Spanish, tells the story of the Annunciation. Sing this lively, upbeat piece at Christmas and retain it for use after the holiday.

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CoverDa Coconut Nut [level: Medium]
Ryan Cayabyab | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 834 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

Phillipine composer/performer, Cayabyab created this whimsical piece extolling the worthiness of the coconut palm tree. Upbeat fun, this will be a crowd pleaser. Also available for TTBB

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CoverDa Coconut Nut [level: Medium]
arr. Randy Stenson, Ryan Cayabyab | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 844 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

arranged for TTBB by Randy Stenson from the St. Mary's International School in Tokyo, Japan. Phillipine composer/performer, Ryan Cayabyab created this whimsical piece extolling the worthiness of the coconut palm tree. Upbeat fun, this is a crowd pleaser. Also available for SATB

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CoverDavid's Lamentation [level: Difficult]
Joshua Shank | Donald Brinegar Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 416 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Beautiful, awesome, dramatic, tender-these are just some of the adjectives that describe this piece.

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CoverDeep River [level: Medium]
arr. Karen P. Thomas | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB div | catalog number: SBMP 924 | duration: 4:25 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A glorious, dramatic and classy arrangement of this favorite. Suitable for the mature ensemble.

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CoverDer Gondelfahrer [level: Medium]
Franz Schubert, ed. Carl Zytowski | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 253 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

One of Schubert's famous part-songs, here carefully edited with a word by word translation and a singable English text. Young men's groups will love the challenge of this piece.

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CoverDiffusa est gratia [level: Difficult]
Vytantas Miskinis | Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 521 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

The Lithuanian composer has created a beautiful contemporary motet featuring chant-like melodies, a dramatic climax, and a hushed ending.

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CoverDo Not Go Gentle [level: Difficult]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1064 | duration: 5:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The famous Dylan Thomas poem is given impassioned treatment with soaring melodies and dramatic harmonies. This one will give the audience goose bumps.

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CoverDo, Lord, Remember Me [level: Medium]
arr. Alice Parker
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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CoverDomine, labia mea aperies [level: Medium]
Orlandus Lassus, ed. Charlene Archibeque | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 2 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A beautiful, moving motet. This "performing" edition prepared by Dr. Archibeque includes a word by word translation of the text, a pronunciation guide, and directives for creating interpretive nuances for performance.

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CoverDone Made My Vow [level: Difficult]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1770 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

Another powerful Traditional Spiritual arrangement from Stacey Gibbs for divisi mixed choirs, unaccompanied. Rhythmic, exciting, and powerful! A great sacred choice for contests and festival choirs, and a strong way to end a concert.

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CoverDone Made My Vow to the Lord [level: Medium]
Marques L. A. Garrett
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 841 | duration: 3:15 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

The talented arranger brings his own special nuance to this spiritual. The women start, then the men have a turn; joining together they build the spiritual to a grand conclusion. Based on a traditional spiritual.

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CoverDormi Jesu [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 1357 | duration: 6:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Awesome best describes this composition. Fine choirs will delight in performing this splendid piece. The solos optionally can be performed by a small group.

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CoverDown by the Riverside [level: Medium]
arr. Merrilee Webb
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 216 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

An upbeat, fun arrangement.



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CoverDown by the Salley Gardens [level: Difficult]
arr. Tim Harbold
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1717 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

A gorgeous new take on a well-known traditional Irish Folk Song. A cappella, with full eight-part divisi throughout. Lush harmonies and a flowing, memorable melody make this a stunning and unique setting. "Sing in" the spring season with this new elegant arrangement for advanced mixed ensembles.

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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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CoverDown in the Valley to Pray [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Cleveland
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 477 | duration: 1:35 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

This spiritual was featured in the movie, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” For the film, the title and text was changed to Down to the River to Pray. To be sung with great fervor , the melody is in the pentatonic mode. Also available for SATB.

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CoverEin Bernelis Per Laukeli [level: Medium]
arr. Kristina Vasiliauskaite, ed. Vance Wolverton | Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 143 | duration: 1:14 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

This charming folksong setting tells the story of a carefree young man who proffers a bouquet of sweet clover to a young woman who prefers sweet words over flowers. The lilting melody in duple meter is accompanied by consonant harmonies and the oft-repeated affirmative idiom "Oi ja, oi ja."

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CoverEl Besu [level: Medium]
Spanish folk song, arr. Vicente Chavarria | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1039 | duration: 4:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

“El Besu” (“The Kiss”) is based on a hauntingly beautiful folk tune from the Principality of Asturias in northwestern Spain. This tender love song will provide a nice contrast to a program that features several upbeat pieces. To be sung in the original language, a transliteration is included in the score.

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