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CoverO sacrum convivium [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1259 | duration: 5:45 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Lush, dense chords, and beautiful, soaring melodies are the hallmarks of this special composition. Commissioned by one of Denmark’s premier choirs, it is a welcome addition to the world of choral literature.

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CoverO sacrum convivium [level: Difficult]
Richard Robert Rossi
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1345 | duration: 4:29 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: A cappella

Winner of 2015 Illinois ACDA Choral Composition, this is a stunning setting of the sacred text. The composer, ever close to the implications of the text, has created a glorious piece, loaded with interesting musical ideas leading to the final profound and fulfilling alleluia .

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CoverPamugun [level: Difficult]
Francisco F. Feliciano | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 451 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

A showpiece by a renowned Filipino composer. For the advanced choir.

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CoverPotter’s Clay [level: Difficult]
Paul Fowler | Sharon Hansen Choral Series
voicing: SSSSAA | catalog number: SBMP 860 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.70
accompaniment: a cappella

A fascinating piece for the advanced women’s choir. The text by Naomi C. Rose was inspired by Tibetan culture; the potter’s clay is likened to one's life as it changes day to day. The piece opens with the intonation of a mantra, the latter becoming the thread that dramatically ties the piece together.

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CoverRain, Rain! [level: Difficult]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1765 | duration: c. 2'18 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

This energetic four-part treble piece will add excitement and contrast to any program. With an original “rainy day” text by Australian composer Daniel Brinsmead, this piece is challenging to learn but great fun to perform. Sound effects, body percussion, and varied rhythmic articulations will keep your singers on their toes while enchanting the audience. Unique!

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CoverRide the Chariot [level: Difficult]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1759 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

Now available for mixed choirs, this well-known Traditional Spiritual comes alive with a plethora of upbeat rhythms and drama in this lively setting. As can be expected from Stacey Gibbs's spiritual arrangements, a thrilling performance is sure to be given!

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CoverSea Fever [level: Difficult]
Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 727 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

A great piece for men bolstered by an energetic, sea-rolling piano part. Verse one of the text, a Salt Water Ballad by the English poet John Masefield, sets the tone for this dramatic piece about the love of the sea. - POEM - I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face and a grey dawn breaking.

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CoverSednalo e Djore dos [level: Difficult]
arr. Sara Shakliyan
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 514 | duration: 3:05 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

The Bulgarian/American composer has chosen a fun-filled popular folk song from her native land to set for the adventuresome choir. The Bulgarian text is quite repetitive and the pronunciation easy since the vowels are pure as in Italian with the exception of one word. Fast and dance like, the piece starts innocently and ends in a giant flourish.

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CoverShe Will Make the Face of Heaven Shine [level: Difficult]
Rob Redei
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1332 | duration: 4:59 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: optional Djembe, Castanets, Gong, Tubular Bells an

The composer has created a vocal landscape, both colorful and dramatic. The short Shakespeare text has its place near the beginning and the ending, with “love” getting a special repetitious turn. The optional percussion parts would add greatly to this already stunning piece.

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CoverSong of Faith [level: Difficult]
Mikael Carlsson
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1208 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and a wide range of dynamics are the hallmarks of this gorgeous Song of Faith. The text is from Micah 7: 7-8. The composer, with close ties to Sweden’s film industry, herein shows his penchant for drama.

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CoverSoul Light [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1459 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

The poem suggests that one day we may be stars dazzling the sky. Composer Arnesen has created great melodic interest for all as this musical voyage grows from an innocent beginning, builds to a dramatic climax, then leaves us as it began, pensive and quiet. Beautiful best describes this creative piece.

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CoverTenebrae factae sunt [level: Difficult]
Andrew Larson
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1384 | duration: 6:10 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

This highly dramatic setting features a rich harmonic palate and has the potential to be the highlight of a concert.

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CoverThanksgiver: A Child's Rhyme [level: Moderate]
Jean Belmont Ford | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
RELEASED: August 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1736 | duration: c. 3’10 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella

Celebrated choral composer Jean Belmont Ford creates this new unaccompanied original work for advanced mixed ensembles with a message of strength and unconditional love. “Hold this thought when far away from those you love who cannot stay…” Powerful and poignant, this challenging work is unique and bold.

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CoverThe Beautiful Sing [level: Difficult]
Eric William Barnum | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1351 | duration: 5:55 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Great sensitivity to the text is ever-present in this fine composition. Lush harmonies and soaring melodies make this an elegant addition to the Christmas literature.

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CoverThe Composition of a Kiss [level: Difficult]
Kevin T. Padworski
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1511 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

This sophisticated piece will be a delightful challenge for the singers and will greatly impress the audience. If the opportunity arises, take it to a competition: it is a winner.

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CoverThe Divine Image [level: Difficult]
Nathan R. Lange
voicing: SAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1634 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The William Blake poem is given royal treatment in this elegant piece. Mature choirs will especially enjoy this.

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CoverThe Red-Gold Darkness of Rain [level: Medium]
Dominick DiOrio | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1605 | price: $2.95
accompaniment: piano

This unique piece will appeal to the adventuresome choir wanting to fascinate the audience with their performance. The excellent recording is worth a listen.

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CoverThere we shall rest [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1371 | duration: c. 5:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The richly dramatic setting of the fervent text will provide a beautiful and profound moment in a concert.

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CoverThree Spirituals: Do You Believe [level: Difficult]
Robert S. Cohen
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1347 | duration: 2:25 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The clever creative composer has created a fine set of pieces. Perform all three, or choose just one.

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CoverThree Spirituals: I Know [level: Difficult]
Robert S. Cohen
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1348 | duration: 5:50 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The clever creative composer has created a fine set of pieces. Perform all three, or choose just one.

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CoverThree Spirituals: I See [level: Difficult]
Robert S. Cohen
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1346 | duration: 2:18 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The clever creative composer has created a fine set of pieces. Perform all three, or choose just one.

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CoverTimor et tremor [level: Difficult]
Terry Schlenker | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 701 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A stunning piece for the advanced choir.

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CoverUbi Caritas [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 291 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Composer Szymko hopes to "arouse the universal longing for the Spirit" with this original setting of the famous antiphon text. Indeed, it will. Stunning, fresh, highly creative, a wonderful challenge for the fine choir. The women's voices are in four parts, the men's in two except for the divisi ending.

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CoverVivos Voco [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 615 | duration: 5:40 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, handbells

The text consists of Virtutes, literally, "moral virtues," the name given to the short statements inscribed (primarily in Latin) on church tower bells in medieval times. Bells rang outward, chasing away the evil spirits that were believed to hover over the rooftops, and upward, as prayers to the heavens. Not only were church bells rung to ward off evil spirits, but to protect the faithful from storms, fires, human enemies and disease. VIVOS VOCO I call the living FLEO MORTUA I cry for the dying MORTUOS PLANGO I wail for the dead CONSOLO VIVA I console the living DISSIPO VENTOS I disperse the winds COMPELLO NUBILA I drive away the overcast of the sky The composer has provided great drama with handbells ringing high above the choir, as well as the piano doing its best to be imitative of bells. A very dramatic piece that is excellent for the large choir.

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CoverWalk in Jerusalem [level: Difficult]
arr. Paul Rardin | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 348 | duration: 6:00 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano or a cappella

Arranger Rardin is at it again, here with a gospel rock setting of the wonderful spiritual. Dig in and enjoy the fun this one provides. Audiences are guaranteed to love it. (Note: the recording is a cappella - the piano version was created after this recording was made)

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CoverWe Were Not Made for Silence [level: Difficult]
Melinda Bargreen
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1710 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: A cappella

Composer Melinda Bargreen has written an impassioned, empowering new work for unaccompanied mixed chorus. With rich harmonies in full eight-part divisi throughout, this piece is bold and unifying. Written in response to choruses being "silenced" during the Covid pandemic, yet applicable to any challenging situation one faces in everyday life: "there is no way to stop our hopes, our dreams, our music.” Especially appropriate for large ensembles.

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Coverwinter [level: Difficult]
Joshua Shank
voicing: SATB/solo quartet | catalog number: SBMP 534 | duration: 7:27 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

Snow gently and dramatically falls in a colorful, artistic musical creation for the advanced choir. Text by e.e. cummings.

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CoverYou asked me to speak [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1275 | duration: 6:30 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Soaring musical phrases contrasted by those of delicate nuance make up the hallmarks of this sophisticated piece. It is highly recommended for the advanced a cappella choir.

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CoverYour World [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko | Lori Hetzel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1577 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

The piece opens with a challenge: “Your world is as big as you make it.” The choir dramatically soars to the challenge, and the piano stylistically adds to the impact of this special composition.

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FEATURED NEW RELEASE
Amezaliwa Tushangilie! 
TTBB
by Robert J. Begisen