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Listen to a Jubilant Song [level: Easy]
Tim Sarsany
| Peter A. Eklund Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 500 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella
The antiphonal second choir echoes choir one, a four-part homophonic middle section adds contrast. A resounding piece for the male choir.
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LIsten to a Jubilant Song [level: Medium]
Tim Sarsany
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1107 | duration: 1:40
| price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
A Walt Whitman text inspired this dramatic piece. It lends itself to interesting staging possibilities as it begins with an antiphonal second choir echoing choir one. Next a four-part homophonic middle section adds contrast, then it concludes with a dramatic recapitulation of the opening. This would be a special opener for a concert.
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Little Birch Tree [level: Easy]
arr. Sue Bohlin
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 757 | duration: 2:00
| price: $2.20
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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Lo, How a rose e're blooming [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 198 | duration: 3:45
| price: $1.95
accompaniment: opt. hand bells
Composer Hughes has combined a thirteenth century plainsong with the fifteenth century German carol for a fascinating result. To be sung in English.
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Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 372 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: handbells
“Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming“ is joined by “O Come Emmanuel.“ Handbells add a festive touch to this fine arrangement.
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Loch Lomand [level: Easy]
arr. Ashley F. Nelson
voicing: SAB or SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1218 | duration: 2:10
| price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella
A fun, upbeat arrangement with a lower voice ostinato setting the pace, the conservative ranges will work for singers young and old.
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Loch Lomond [level: Medium]
arr. Jason Shelton
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1291 | duration: 4:15
| price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano
This special arrangement of the beloved folk song will be a welcome addition to the choral scene. Poignant and classy, it has the potential to be a special closer for a concert.
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Longest Shadow of the Year [level: Medium]
Ellen Gilson Voth
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1505 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano
Treble choirs have a chance to shine as they bring to light this artistic piece. A colorful piano part adds drama and support.
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Look! Be: leap; [level: Medium]
Libby Larsen
| Bowling Green State University Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1249 | duration: 3:10
| price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano
This setting of excerpts from the colorful Muriel Rukeyser poem implores one to put your face to the wind and fly. Mature treble choirs will treasure Libby Larsen’s extraordinary composition.
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Loosin Yelav [level: Medium]
arr. Paul Carey
| Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 679 | duration: 4:00
| price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano
The colorful, melodic song tells of the rising of the moon. Made famous by Dawn Upshaw, it is given artistic treatment in this arrangement and offers much opportunity for dramatic expression. The text is Armenian with the transliteration under the notes; the original Armenian is above the notes for easy reference.
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Loosin Yelav [level: Medium]
arr. Paul Carey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 698 | duration: 4:00
| price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, violin
The colorful, melodic song tells of the rising of the moon. Made famous by Dawn Upshaw, it is given artistic treatment in this arrangement and offers much opportunity for dramatic expression. The text is Armenian with the transliteration under the notes; the original Armenian is above the notes for easy reference.
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Lord is My Shepherd, The [level: Easy]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 250 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: keyboard, French horn or trombone
Poignant melody combines with a contemporary style accompaniment to create a special setting of this text.
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Lord's Prayer, The [level: Easy]
David N. Childs
| David N. Childs Sacred Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 224 | duration: 2:10
| price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano
Melodist Childs has created a beautiful setting of the prayer. Elegant in its simplicity, it is mostly in unison, - there is some divisi in each part. Also available for SATB or TBB.
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Lorica [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 800 | duration: 2:20
| price: $1.95
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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Los Cristales Turbios [level: Easy]
J. Reese Norris
| Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1256 | duration: 3:15
| price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano
The poem by Federico Garcia Lorca tells of children looking out a frosted window at a winter scene. To be sung in Spanish, the beautiful melody, and the free-flowing piano accompaniment combine to make an art song young singers will enjoy.
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Love Bade Me Welcome [level: Difficult]
Daniel Brinsmead
| Nathan J. Kreitzer Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1269 | duration: 5:00
| price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella
Impressive and special are the adjectives that come to mind for this piece. The composer has become known for his ability to create a beautiful, meaningful piece. This one does not disappoint.
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Love Came Down at Christmas [level: Easy]
B. Wayne Bisbee
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1088 | duration: 2:15
| price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
Beautiful best describes this special piece set to a beloved Christina Rossetti text. Opening in unison so all can experience singing the excellent melody, it progresses to three parts, each part melodic in its own right.
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Love is Love [level: Easy]
Matthew J. Armstrong
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1399 | duration: 2:50
| price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano
The simple but profound text promotes love as a solution for the world today, the word love herein translated to nine different languages (a pronunciation guide is included in the score.) The piece offers the possibility of a bit of staging, with solo singers optionally singing the various translations of “love.”
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Love's Philosophy [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 628 | duration: 3:40
| price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano
Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem presents the romantic notion that if all of nature can be so united, why not I with thine? High school and mature women's choruses will love both the sentiment, and Child's beautiful melodic treatment of the text.
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Love’s Onward Journey [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1272 | duration: 3:00
| price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella
IInspired by the creation of his poet friend, Euan Tait, this musical journey tells of a love story that challenges one to “be complete, ” to find “new ways,” and ultimately to “rejoice in the freedom of all who sing.” Gifted melodist Arnesen found special ways to bring this message to life.
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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: $2.20
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]
Donald Kendrick
| Charlotte Adams Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 185 | duration: 5:00
| price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella
Following the unison plainchant opening, Kendrick provides a dramatic setting of the text utilizing both rhythmic variety, and the feel of the plainsong.
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Magnificat [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SSAA - sop. solo | catalog number: SBMP 1293 | price: $14.95
accompaniment: strings, organ, piano
...warmly compassionate music, which positively glows with its soaring, beautifully arched melodic lines...” Gramophone magazine review, April, 2015. The talented Norwegian composer has created a genuine masterpiece, 40 minutes in duration.
Perform it with organ alone, or with organ, piano, and strings.
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Magnificat [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB - sop. solo | catalog number: SBMP 1305 | price: $14.95
accompaniment: strings, organ, piano
...warmly compassionate music, which positively glows with its soaring, beautifully arched melodic lines...” Gramophone magazine review, April, 2015. The talented Norwegian composer has created a genuine masterpiece, 40 minutes in duration. Listen to the premier performance of the treble version done in Norway on Spotify or iTunes. Perform this with organ alone, or with organ, piano, and strings.
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Making or Breaking [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
| Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1369 | duration: 4:45
| price: $2.20
accompaniment: soprano saxophone
This highly creative piece has a soprano saxophone as its jazzy star. The singers provide an eight-part accompaniment while delivering the profound poem by David Roberts. This provides a great opportunity for eight or eighty singers and is bound to be a fascinating addition to a concert.
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Mangisondele Nkosi Yam [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Barrett
voicing: SATB - A B solos | catalog number: SBMP 1421 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella
The title translates Let Me Be Nearer My Lord, the piece a traditional praise and worship song from the Zulu culture. Two soloists open the piece with a call followed by a response from the choir. Dramatic and powerful, the piece builds, with a rhythmic section at its center. For an authentic performance view the Tuks Camerata performance on YouTube.
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Marchin' to Freedom [level: Medium]
arr. Rollo Dilworth
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 520 | duration: 3:30
| price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano
Swing out with this exciting piece that takes us on a vigorous march climaxing with the beloved spiritual OH FREEDOM. Also available for SSA.
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Marchin’ to Zion [level: Medium]
arr. Tim Harbold
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1074 | duration: 5:40
| price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano
Starting very innocently, gospel quickly takes hold and the piece gets to marchin’ all the way to a rousing conclusion. This one is a great closer.
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Mars Over the Horizon [level: Medium]
Debra Scroggins
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1463 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano
This could be titled Bach Goes to Mars, the piano part being based on a beloved Bach Prelude. The choir tells the story, while the piano adds drama, at one point taking us “up in the air.” And alas, the ending leaves us a bit suspended, suggesting perhaps that this is not quite done. Unique and special best describe this composition.
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Maryanne [level: Easy]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 481 | duration: 3:00
| price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano
Ginsberg has a unique ability to create a masterpiece from a folk song and still retain the folk flavor. This song with an interesting heritage promises to be a favorite.
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May the Lord Bless You and Keep You [level: Medium]
Seth Houston
| Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1043 | duration: 4:40
| price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano
A splendid setting of this beloved text, the piece opens with an optional bass solo and covers the entire dynamic range as it builds to a climax before thoughtfully returning to an elegant, quiet amen. The piano adds drama and interest as it tastefully embellishes the vocal lines.
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Melancholy Flower [level: Medium]
Naomi LaViolette
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1569 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano
Elegant and delightful, an artistic piano accompaniment first sets the tone, the singers softy joining in before taking their turn with melodic interest in all parts.
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Melodijas [level: Medium]
ed. Vance Wolverton, Peteris Barisons
| Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 167 | duration: 2:15
| price: $1.50
accompaniment: a cappella
The low altos are prominently featured both melodically and harmonically in this lush, a cappella setting that is strongly reminiscent of Brahms. In the text by J. Sudrabkalns musical concepts become metaphors for the complexities of life. Barisons's musical treatment enhances the meaning of the text while simultaneously evoking rich, warm tone and expressive delivery. Sing this in the original language (a transliteration is provided), or in English.
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