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CoverMy Lord, What a Morning [level: Medium]
arr. Stuart P. O’Neil
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1485 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Beautifully arranged with an optional soprano solo and no divisi until the final chord, this will especially appeal to smaller choirs, or to large choirs opting to sing in the round.

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CoverMy Soul Is Awakened [level: Medium]
Brad Burrill | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 711 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

The poem by Anne Bronte is about the impact of the wind: My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring And carried aloft on the wings of the breeze; For above and around me the wild wind is roaring, Arousing to rapture the earth and the seas. The piece begins with the choir singing on nonsense syllables to imitate the flowing wind. A joyful, upbeat piece, this will be fun to sing, and an interesting addition to a program.

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CoverMy Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1213 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

Gibbs pulls out all the stops on this blockbuster arrangement. Great closer!

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CoverMy Spirit Is Uncaged [level: Medium]
Paul Rardin | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 771 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

Walt Whitman’s famous LEAVES OF GRASS provided the source for the text. Upbeat, energetic, rhythmic, dramatic -- this piece truly lets the spirit soar. A fine pianist will enjoy the rhythmic accompaniment. Note: the recording by the Choral Project is excellent, though taken at quite a fast clip!

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CoverMy Spirit Looks [level: Difficult]
arr. Jacob Narverud
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1661 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

Narverud’s arrangement of Daniel Read’s popular gathering song from the nineteenth century Book of Sacred Harp will encourage ensemble unity and sound exploration while adding contrast on your next concert. With notated stylistic features of shape-note singing traditions developed in the Northeast, this new arrangement is energetic, fun to sing, and promotes social togetherness. The comfortable ranges for all voice parts and octave doubling between Sopranos and Tenors make this an ideal piece for school or community ensembles.

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CoverNaalah [level: Medium]
Joshua Shank
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 923 | duration: 6:50 | price: $2.45
accompaniment: oboe

Composer Shank moves to India for inspiration, setting this piece to a text by Mirza Ghalib, one of the most popular and influential poets of the Urdu language. To be sung in the original language (a transliteration is in the score), this is a fascinating, colorful piece, closely woven with motifs that run throughout. An oboe adds authentic color.

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CoverNada te turbe [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 334 | duration: 4:19 | price: $2.20
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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CoverNada te turbe [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 399 | duration: 4:19 | price: $2.40
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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CoverNada Te Turbe [level: Medium]
Andrew Steffen
RELEASED: February 2023
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1708 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: percussion - Shekere, Conga Drums, Bass Drum

Use as a processional or anywhere in your program as a statement piece. With conservative ranges, captivating vocal lines, and hypnotic percussion support, Tenor-Bass choirs will feel empowered singing this entrancing work. Translated as “let nothing trouble you”, the beautiful Spanish text invites us all to reflect and take assurance in a larger entity that will assuage our troubles.

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CoverNda wana [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Barrett | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB - T solo | catalog number: SBMP 1389 | duration: 1:55 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: djembe

This song can be seen as a game. It starts off with a single voice part and as the “game” or song progresses, it becomes more complex. It is accompanied by traditional hand clapping and African drums. The piece has a natural build in dynamic and texture as the music is layered with each new entry. It promises to be an exciting addition to a program.

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CoverNdandihleli [level: Medium]
arr. Charlotte Botha
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1654 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: opt. djembe

This poignant, traditional isiXhosa Love Song from South Africa has been skillfully arranged by Charlotte Botha for Tenor-Bass ensembles of all ages. Memorable and enjoyable, with a text that will spark conversation in rehearsal, your singers will want to sing this one over and over again. Complete with both IPA and Phonetic pronunciation guides, detailed movement instructions, and an optional djembe part available as a free download on the SBMP website.

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CoverNdandihleli [level: Medium]
arr. Charlotte Botha
RELEASED: June 2022
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1687 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: opt. djembe

This poignant, traditional isiXhosa Love Song from South Africa has been skillfully arranged by Charlotte Botha for mixed ensembles of all ages. Memorable and enjoyable, with a text that will spark conversation in rehearsal, your singers will want to sing this one over and over again. Complete with both IPA and Phonetic pronunciation guides, detailed movement instructions, and an optional djembe part available as a free download.

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CoverNdandihleli [level: Medium]
arr. Charlotte Botha
RELEASED: February 2023
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1706 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: opt. djembe

This upbeat traditional isiXhosa song from South Africa is a memorable and enjoyable statement for Mixed, Treble, and Tenor-Bass ensembles. The authentic a cappella setting includes a guide to the suggested movement along with an IPA and phonetic pronunciation guide and translation. Really fun to perform!

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CoverNdikhokhele Bawo [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Barrett | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1318 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: percussion

Composer Barrett is getting quite the reputation for his excellent arrangements of native African music. Always true to the original source, this piece is no exception. In this setting optional solos can add to the drama of the performance.

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CoverNew Moon, The [level: Medium]
David N. Childs | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 708 | duration: 4:35 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

The Sara Teasdale poem is given stunning treatment, commencing with a dramatic a cappella opening, and progressing onward with sensitive and beautiful melodies accompanied by a supportive and inventive piano accompaniment.

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CoverNight Song [level: Medium]
J. Michael Saunders
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1541 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Singers will love this beautiful piece. The piano adds creative support and a bit of drama.

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CoverNoche de Paz [level: Medium]
arr. César Carrillo | Jerry McCoy Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 184 | price: $2.00
accompaniment: a cappella

A tasteful setting of Silent Night with Spanish text.

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CoverNoel [level: Easy]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 470 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Ed Hughes does it again: a Christmas piece with a totally new dramatic flair. Easy, yet very effective, this piece combines bits of the CAROL OF THE BELLS, with SING WE NOEL.

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CoverNoel (SATB) [level: Difficult]
Naomi LaViolette
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1574 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, drum

The music ”sways” as would a large bell. Add some dancers to this and it just might be the highlight of December.

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CoverNoel (SSA) [level: Difficult]
Naomi LaViolette
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1579 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano, drum

The music ”sways” as would a large bell. Add some dancers to this and it just might be the creative highlight of December.

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CoverNoel Nouvelet [level: Easy]
Michael Eglin | Nathan J. Kreitzer Choral Series
voicing: SSA or TBB or SSATBB | catalog number: SBMP 851 | duration: 2:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

This arrangement has many possibilities: it may be performed by women, or by men, or a combination of the two. It would work well as a processional, would be effective sung in the round, and it could be done with instruments doubling the vocal parts.

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CoverNorwegian Alleluia [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1393 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The word Alleluia gets elegant treatment in this beautiful piece. The bass anchors the music, while each of the three upper voices have their turn with melodies.

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CoverNow Our Meeting’s Over [level: Medium]
arr. Jocelyn Hagen | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 969 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The pentatonic melody of this upbeat piece has been skillfully arranged making it a fine addition to the concert literature. The ranges are suitable for the mature choir.

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CoverNow Touch the Air Softly [level: Medium]
Suan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1140 | duration: 6:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The exquisite poem by once U.S. poet laureate William Jay Smith inspired a beautifully crafted composition. Abundant with fine melodies, and blessed with a creative piano accompaniment, this promises to be a favorite of many choirs.

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CoverO Burning Mountain [level: Medium]
Neil Ginsberg, arr. Jacob Narverud |
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1205 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

The profound 13th century poetic prayer by Mechtild of Magdeburg has been dramatically set to music.

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CoverO Captain! My Captain! [level: Medium]
Jonathan Rippon
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1652 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Walt Whitman’s famous text is creatively set to music by British composer Jonathan Rippon in a fresh, modern a-cappella style where the voices serve as the accompaniment to the haunting melody. Perfect for the Sea-Shanty craze, this piece contains elements of nautical themes and musical imagery where each voice part is featured throughout. Moderate ranges and little divisi make this a great choice for high school and collegiate choral ensembles.

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CoverO Come Emmanuel [level: Medium]
arr. Daniel Schreiner
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1504 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

This is an extraordinary arrangement. Book-ended by solos, it is rich in creativity and will be the hit a of a Christmas program. Add drama to your concert by staging this to reflect the structure of the music, thereby creating a visual effect to support the aural.

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CoverO Come Emmanuel [level: Medium]
arr. Terry Schlenker
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 392 | duration: 5:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The advanced choir will thrill to this highly dramatic and creative setting.

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CoverO Come, O Come Emmanuel [level: Medium]
arr. Mark D. Templeton
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 891 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

A stunning setting of this favorite for the advanced male ensemble. Sing it in English or Latin.

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CoverO Eve! [level: Medium]
Frank J. La Rocca
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 895 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

In this sacred text, Mary celebrates Eve as 'my sister, my friend' - having been reconciled by the Child she carries. A beautiful, poignant piece that would be best performed in a reverberant hall. The recording was made in the Chapel at the University of Glasgow.

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CoverO Love That Will Not Let Me Go [level: Medium]
Kevin S. Foster
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1322 | duration: 3:14 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: A Cappella

Melodies reign supreme in all vocal lines of this artfully designed song. The composer, not afraid of octave leaps and varied rhythms in the parts, has created an cappella piece that will be a delightful challenge for the advanced choir.

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CoverO magnum mysterium [level: Medium]
Kenneth L. DeJong
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1446 | duration: 2:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, oboe

This elegant setting is blessed with great melodies, enhanced by the contribution of an oboe.

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CoverO Magnum Mysterium [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 211 | duration: 3:40 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella

A contemporary motet using the Latin text and including the chant. Suitable for a good high school choir or beyond.

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CoverO magnum mysterium [level: Medium]
Mark Miller | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1304 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano; opt orch.

“Mysterium” abounds here, the ostinato style of the piano creating a quasi-mysterious soft texture beneath the singers. Dramatic from beginning to end, this is a unique addition to the many settings of this text.

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CoverO Mistress Mine [level: Medium]
Neil Ginsberg
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 446 | duration: c. 2:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Charming, with some fun staging possibilities for the creative male choir.

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CoverO My Love [level: Medium]
Matthew Emery
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1417 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The composer cleverly weaves the melody in and out of the four parts making this a joy to sing, and fascinating to hear. The left hand of the piano maintains the pulse, thereby anchoring this delightful piece.

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CoverO nata lux [level: Difficult]
Victoria Davison and Rudy Lupinski
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1427 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, flute

The dramatic setting of this beloved Latin text features memorable melodic treatment, and color provided by the artistic piano and flute accompaniment.

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CoverO nata lux [level: Medium]
Ben Sides
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1361 | duration: 3:40 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

This is a beautiful setting of the Latin text, with a dramatic climax, a tender ending. and along the way, much melodic interest in all parts.

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CoverO Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice [level: Medium]
Haydn, arr. Jacob Narverud | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1186 | duration: 2:05 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano/optional strings

This exuberant piece is from Haydn’s Creation and can be sung in English or German. For the young choir it presents a wonderful vehicle for developing excellent vocal techniques; For the advanced choir it offers a splendid opportunity to demonstrate their finest singing.

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CoverO sacrum convivium [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 627 | duration: 5:00 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella

David Child's first published piece for men! Opening with the unison chant, then progressing to a short section for a small group or octet, the full group makes a hushed entrance which builds to the final full-voiced "alleluia." Great drama here.

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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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CoverOh Beloved [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. sop/tenor solos | catalog number: SBMP 1373 | duration: 6:10 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Soprano and tenor soloists are featured in this beautiful love song, the choir tastefully accompanying them, then taking center stage with their own special melodies. The newly-engaged composer here shows he is greatly qualified to compose from the heart!

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CoverOh Earth [level: Medium]
Evan Hammell
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1515 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Oh earth, oh dewy mother, breathe on us
Something of all thy beauty and thy might,”
So begins this dramatic musical tribute to earth. Audiences will love this piece.
A programming idea: open AND close with this, letting it come around again.

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CoverOh! Susanna! [level: Medium]
Stephen Foster, arr. Clyde Thompson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 879 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano/4 hands; opt. instrument accompaniment available from the arranger - adding oboe, violin, and 2 French horns

Upbeat fun with two players at the keyboard, and lots of possibilities for adding a bit of staging and frolicking among the singers.

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CoverOh, What a Beautiful City [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1054 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

The master arranger of spirituals has created a special rendering of this beloved piece. It has a glorious ending, making it a great closer for a concert or a stunning addition to church repertoire.

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CoverOm, Shanti, Om [level: Medium]
Judy A. Rose
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 1613 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: tabla, harmonium

The opening chant is in Hindu that translates peace be with you. The lyrics then move to English maintaining peace as the central theme. Vibrant music, tabla drum and harmonium accompaniment, this will be a highlight of a concert.

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CoverOn Jordan’s Stormy Banks [level: Medium]
M. Durham, arr. Ken Berg | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 811 | duration: c. 3:10 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

The 19th century hymn tune is from the shape note tradition, originally published in Southern Harmony. The arranger skillfully moves the melody around among the voices, and builds the music to a rousing climax as the text takes us to the Promised Land.

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CoverOne Household, High and Low [level: Medium]
Andrew Maxfield | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1436 | duration: 1:50 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Composed in the style of a Sacred Harp piece, this one really cooks. The melody lies in the tenor, and can be doubled at the octave as can the soprano part, thereby creating a delightful six parts. The Wendell Berry text ends “and all the earth shall sing.” May it be so!

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CoverOnly Light, Only Love [level: Medium]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 840 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.05
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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FEATURED NEW RELEASE
Ride the Chariot
SATB
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs