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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: 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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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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CoverNigra sum [level: Medium]
Antonio Vivaldi, arr. Robert Sieving
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 997 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

Originally for viola , the piece has been skillfully arranged with great melodic interest in both voice parts, accompanied by a baroque-style piano accompaniment. This is a beautiful addition to the choral literature for treble singers.

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CoverNine Hundred Miles [level: Easy]
arr. Philip E. Silvey
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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 438 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion. Great for middle school singers.Also available for TBB, SATB or SAB.

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CoverNine Hundred Miles [level: Easy]
arr. Philip E. Silvey
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voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 439 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion. Great for younger singers. Also available for SA, SATB or SAB.

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CoverNine Hundred Miles [level: Easy]
arr. Philip E. Silvey
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 518 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion. Also available for SA, TBB or SAB.

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CoverNine Hundred Miles [level: Medium]
arr. Philip E. Silvey
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voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 545 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The composer catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic fashion. Also available for SA, TBB or SATB.

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CoverNishike mkono Bwana [level: Easy]
arr. Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1380 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

This Swahil song has all three voice parts equally involved throughout, with two solo opportunities part of the mix. Rhythmic and lively, it builds to a bravado ending. This is sure to be an audience pleaser.

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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 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 | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 1201 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

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

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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 Filii et Filiae [level: Easy]
Volckman Leirsring, arr. Dick Thompson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 92 | duration: 1:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Dick Thompson has created a tasteful four part setting of the Leirsring eight part double choir setting. The antiphonal feeling is retained. An optional finger cymbal part adds color.

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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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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 Had I Jubal's Lyre [level: Medium]
G.F. Handel, arr. Michael Mauldin | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 476 | duration: 2:55 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Originally a solo from Handel's oratorio Joshua, the composer has tastefully set it for mixed chorus. The ranges make it accessible to the young choir.

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CoverOh to Be a Star [level: Medium]
Timothy Strang
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1433 | price: $215
accompaniment: piano

Set to an inspirational text, this is bound to be a favorite of treble choirs. An active piano part keeps the pace flowing, while the singers take turns being the melodic stars.

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CoverOh! Susanna [level: Easy]
Steven Foster, arr. D. Shawn Berry
voicing: SA or TB | catalog number: SBMP 609 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, violin, woodblock

Arranger Berry had super fun with Miss Susanna! The fiddle and the foot-tapping piano accompaniment set the stage for the singers.

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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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CoverOld Tunes [level: Medium]
Tom T. Shelton Jr. | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1534 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, cello

The Sara Teasdale poem comes to life with this special piece, the fine cello and piano accompaniment elevating it to the level of an art song. It begins unison and grows at one point to four parts, one of these possibly being a soloist or unison choir. Adventuresome choirs will find this piece to be a very worthwhile challenge.

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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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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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CoverOne River [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1567 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Set to an inspirational poem about giving, the music gives all singers a turn with the melodies making this a delight to both sing and to hear.

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CoverOne River [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1606 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The profound text uses the metaphor of a river that gives as it flows on its journey. The music gives all singers turns at delivering the melody making this special to sing.


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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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CoverÓró Mo Bháidín [level: Easy]
arr. Ruth Boshkoff
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 820 | duration: 3:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, oboe

Fishing in small boats has a great, long history in Ireland. In this song, the fisherman says he “won’t be back until St. John’s Feast Day.” Depending on when he set sail, that could be a long time on the water. A charming song with text beginning in Gaelic and concluding in English. The Gaelic is written out as a transliteration.

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CoverOro My Currach [level: Medium]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 369 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

The Irish “currach” is a primitive, small but sturdy boat. This beautiful, expressive song expresses the boatman’s love for this precious boat and the sea on which he sails.

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CoverOut in the Fields [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 744 | duration: 2:40 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Elizabeth Browning’s poem credits the beauty of nature with chasing away our ills, This happy, sprightly piece would be a delight in a spring program.

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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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CoverPath We Take, The [level: Easy]
Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 890 | duration: 3:05 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

Set to a text by Indian anthropologist Alice Fletcher, climbing a mountain is the metaphor for life’s challenges; singing on the mountaintop becomes the metaphor for success and pleasure when the task is completed. An upbeat, fun piece for the young choir.

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CoverPeace [level: Medium]
Aaron Pike | International Orange Chorale Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 987 | duration: 4:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The text, discovered on a memorial in London, memorializes those who gave their lives to preserve peace in our world. A dramatic, and beautiful setting with a quiet, thought provoking ending.

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CoverPeace Like a River [level: Medium]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 417 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Arranged with dramatic flair and great sensitivity to the text.

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CoverPeace of Wild Things, The [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 561 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Wendell Berry's poem offers respite from the "despair of the world" in the peace found in nature. Composer Szymko does an outstanding job connectng the music to the spirit of the text. A dramatic piece for women's choirs.

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CoverPeace of Wild Things, The [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko | Paul Head Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 692 | duration: 4:50 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Wendell Berry’s poem offers respite from the “despair of the world” in the peace found in nature. Composer Szymko does an outstanding job connecting the music to the spirit of the text. A dramatic piece.

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CoverPear Tree, The [level: Medium]
Sheena Phillips
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1067 | duration: 2:40 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A rollicking, fun Scottish song telling of a bit of failed moonlight romance under a pear tree thanks to two young lads up in the tree armed with a supply of pears. The text is flavored with a bit of authentic Scottish pronunciation and some nonsense syllables, the latter leading up to the moral of the story: “Don’t go courtin’ under a pear tree.”

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CoverPer Spelmann [level: Easy]
arr. Nancy Grundahl
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 419 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, violin

Charming, fun, includes directions for a traditional dance during the instrumental interludes.

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CoverPersimmon Tree [level: Medium]
Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 13 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: optional piano

An expressive song about love using the seasonal growth of a Persimmon tree as a metaphor. The middle piece of the More Madrigal set challenges the choir to pay close attention to dynamic and articulation markings—the result, a beautifully expressive madrigal. May be performed a cappella or with piano.

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CoverPiping Tim [level: Easy]
arr. D. Shawn Berry | Gary Packwood Choral Series
voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 1449 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, flute

This beloved rollicking song will be an audience delight, their only problem being that they might wish they could sing along, A great closer.

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CoverPlace Called Morning, The [level: Easy]
Earl J. Reisdorff
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 934 | duration: 2:45 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: piano

The composer has infused some modern chords into the accompaniment, adding beautiful color to the lovely melody featured in this piece. Also available for SA. The text by Emily Dickinson: Will there really be a morning? Is there such a thing as day? Could I see it from the mountains If I were as tall as they? Has it feet like water-lilies? Has it feathers like a bird? Is it brought from famous countries Of which I have never heard? Oh, some scholar! Oh, some sailor! Oh, some wise man from the skies! Please to tell a little pilgrim

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