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CoverAve Verum Corpus [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 462 | duration: 3:40 | price: $1.65
accompaniment: a cappella

An exquisite setting by a composer who has a special flair for setting Latin motet texts.

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CoverAve Verum Corpus [level: Difficult]
Ariel Quintana
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 507 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Words cannot describe the beauty of this setting. Limited divisi, a final quiet low E flat for basses, gorgeous harmonies, mature choirs will revel in this piece.

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CoverAve Verum Corpus [level: Medium]
Carl Nygard Jr.
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1609 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Singers will love this as all parts have melodic interest. With no divisi, this is accessible to choirs of all sizes.

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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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CoverAway in a Manger [level: Medium]
arr. Brant Adams | Jerry McCoy Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 121 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A lush, beautfiul a cappella setting of the familiar carol.

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CoverBabethandaza [level: Medium]
arr. Daniel Hughes | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 914 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: percussion

This arrangement of Babethandaza adds into its musical fabric one of the most beloved songs from South Africa, Siyahamba. The message of both texts is one of persevering through times of trial. They are a unique pairing in that Babethandaza is a song about gaining strength from our ancestors, while Siyahamba is a song about how divinity helps us move forward. By combining these two texts, this arrangement becomes a song about how the past empowers us, and the present inspires us to move into the future bravely.

Special thanks to Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock for the verses in Babethandaza. The words in Babethandaza represent both older and newer versions of the Zulu language; they are not normally found together in the same setting. Ms. Barnwell's own transcription of the piece, in her ground-breaking publication Singing in the African American Tradition, was the first time these two versions have been brought together.

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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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CoverBandari [level: Medium]
Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 66 | duration: 22:00
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price: $10.00 Printed Score - $5.95 ePrint
accompaniment: percussion



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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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CoverBeati in domo Domini [level: Medium]
James G. Kantor | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1114 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: flute

The opening chant could be repeated to accommodate a procession making this a dramatic opening for a concert. Following the chant the music becomes rhythmic and upbeat, with hand claps and finger snaps adding aural and visual excitement. A high-spirited flute adds special color to the performance. Also available for SSA.

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CoverBeside the Still Waters [level: Medium]
Rollo A. Dilworth | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 607 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, opt. percussion

A gospel feel shines brightly here in this tasteful setting of Psalm 23. Appropriate for concert or church use. Also available for SSA

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CoverBethlehem [level: Easy]
piano accomp.: Mary Ellen Loose - arr. J. Edmund Hughes | Edith Copley Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 856 | duration: 5:05 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, violin, cello

Based on a Southern Harmony pentatonic tune, ever-creative Ed Hughes gives us a delightful new piece for Christmas with strains of Silent Night peaking in via the accompanying instruments.

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CoverBig Easy on My Mind [level: Medium]
Melinda Bargreen
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 623 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Written as a tribute to the special heritage of New Orleans, the blues come alive in this piece

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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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CoverBird's Courting Song [level: Easy]
arr. Barbara Harlow | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 23 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, flute, tuba or bass or cello

The instruments add great fun and color to the dramatic content of this well known love song of the birds. This novelty number is one the singers can dramatize, and one the audience is sure to love.

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CoverBlessed be that maid Marie [level: Medium]
arr. Joy Sherman | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 53 | duration: 2:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: drum

This piece has appeared on many a Christmas concert, high school through semi-professional. The minor mode and simple drum part add a unique touch to this little known melody.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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CoverBring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella [level: Medium]
French traditional - arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 205 | duration: 2:20 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Supported by a fabulous piano accompaniment, the voices breathe fresh life and new drama into this favorite carol.

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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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CoverBuilding Song [level: Easy]
Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 240 | duration: 5:30 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: percussion

The first two movements of BANDARI are published separately for those who wish to do this as a stand alone piece, or paired with FREEDOM COME, or its sequel, FROM THIS HOUSE.

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CoverCalm on the Listening Ear of Night [level: Medium]
David Dickau | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 786 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: flute

The flute adds to the beauty of the piece, with its introduction setting the mood, and interludes that lend an elegant touch. Limited divisi in the choral parts makes the piece quite accessible.

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CoverCan You Imagine? [level: Medium]
Allen Koepke | Edith Copley Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1407 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano; opt. brass

Subtitled “A hope and vision for the new millennium”, this is a piece that will especially resonate with young singers as it asks them to imagine a world of compassion that celebrates diversity. Upbeat in tempo, with melodies moving from part to part, this is a piece that needs to be sung. A large choir and the optional brass accompaniment can make it extra powerful.

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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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CoverCantate Domino [SA or TB] [level: Easy]
Nancy Hill Cobb | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
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voicing: SA or TB | catalog number: SBMP 282 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The piano sets the mood in this lilting setting of the Cantate Domino text. This very popular piece is musically rewarding for the singers.

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CoverCanticle of the Sun [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1443 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Dramatic from the very outset, this is a colorful realization of the profound text that glorifies the beauty and significance of the sun.

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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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CoverCaroling Fantasy [level: Easy]
arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
voicing: SATB or SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1041 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, flute, handbells, perc.

Composer Bisbee has created a festive and clever medley of The First Noel, Sing Nowell, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and Have a Merry Christmas. An aleatoric rendering of the latter greeting leads to the final dramatic phrase: “And a happy new year.” Throughout, a sprightly flute part decorates the melodies; the piano adds great rhythmic and harmonic support; the handbells add elegance with their special ring; and the drum and triangle add rhythmic emphasis and sparkle. The versatile arrangement can be sung by treble choirs and/or by mixed voices. This piece is a great choice for concluding a holiday concert, perhaps with more than one choir combining forces.

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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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CoverCarrickfergus [level: Medium]
arr. Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 902 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The beautiful, plaintiff Irish tune is artfully arranged. The song begins, I wish I was in Carrickfergus... (Carrickfergus is a town in Northern Ireland) and proceeds to tell a rather typical dark Irish tale. The melody is unforgettable and will have audiences leaving humming it.

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CoverCelestial Dance [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1227 | duration: 6:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

This wonderful, upbeat piece will delight all who meet it. The profound text is based on an American Indian fable.

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CoverChariot, The [level: Medium]
Jonathan Adams
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 625 | duration: 3:10 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: piano

The Chariot is the first piece of two in a set titled Emily Dickinson Speaks of Time and Eternity. The second piece: Forever is composed of Nows. 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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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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CoverChoir Invisible, The [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 845 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Composer Childs reaches new heights with this dramatic piece. The provocative text is brought to colorful life with soaring melodies, passages for both the women's and men's sections to shine, canonic moments, and all the way, close attention to textual meaning. The poem by 19th century English poet George Eliot (pen name for Mary Ann Evans) is worth a read -- note: the sections in brackets were not used in the musical setting. Enjoy the outstanding recording conducted by this talented composer.

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CoverChristmas Goes Classical [level: Medium]
arr. David Maddux | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 671 | duration: 7:50 | price: $3.00
accompaniment: piano

Borrowing from some of the most famous tunes in all of music literature, the arranger cleverly added a Christmas text giving us a unique and festive piece for the Christmas season. Mature voices recommended: perfect for the adult community choir. Hearing is believing this one—do listen to the excellent recording.

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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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CoverCielito Lindo [level: Easy]
arr. Barbara Harlow
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 566 | duration: 2:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, opt. 3 trpts., 3 guitars, bass

A favorite in Mexico and also in the United States, this folk song is to be sung in the original Spanish. The piano accompaniment strives to imitate the upbeat, rhythmic sound of a mariachi band. An optional scoring for mariachi band accompaniment is available. Also available for SSA or TBB

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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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