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CoverMarchin' 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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CoverMarchin’ 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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CoverMars 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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CoverMary, What You Gonna Name
that Pretty Little Baby?
[level: Medium]
arr. Laurie Betts Hughes | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 920 | duration: 3:05 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

Number three of Three Mary Carols, the special charm of this set is in great evidence here.

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CoverMay 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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CoverMay Wind (Set Me Free) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: SSA(A) | catalog number: SBMP 1655 | duration: c. 3’16” | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

Narverud’s setting of this evocative Sara Teasdale poem tells a story about how experiencing nature and music can inspire deep love and happiness. Soaring vocal lines combined with rich, dissonant harmonies and a rocking piano accompaniment make this a powerful piece that will resonate with treble choirs of all ages. The duple-against-triple patterns represent the conflict between Love and Stubbornness, which ultimately ends with the triplet pattern (Stubbornness) surrendering to Love (duple pattern) for a beautiful, empowering ending — “Love: Set Me Free!”

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CoverMay Wind (Set Me Free) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
RELEASED: July 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1745 | duration: c. 3:17 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Narverud’s setting of this evocative Sara Teasdale poem tells a story about how experiencing nature and music can inspire deep love and happiness. Soaring vocal lines combined with rich, dissonant harmonies and a rocking piano accompaniment make this a powerful piece that will resonate with choirs of all ages. The duple-against-triple patterns represent the conflict between Love and Stubbornness, which ultimately ends with the triplet pattern (Stubbornness) surrendering to Love (duple pattern) for a beautiful, empowering ending — “Love: Set Me Free!”

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CoverMelancholy 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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CoverMisericordia [level: Medium]
J. Reese Norris
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1236 | duration: 3:25 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Psalm 121 is here joined by the word misericordia, a Latin term meaning compassion. Impressive melodies are the hallmark of this special piece, the piano beautifully adding to the splendor of it all. The composer treats misericordia to a special musical motif that several times makes its statement. This piece is a true work of art.

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CoverMissa Brevis in Honorem Beatae Mariae Virginis: Agnus Dei [level: Medium]
Kristina Vasiliauskaite | Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 268 | duration: 1:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

From Missa Brevis in Honorem Beata Maria Virginis, a stunning work for the Christmas season. The movements are published separately, each one of them capable of standing alone.

Kyrie - SBMP 265
Gloria - SBMP 266
Sanctus/Benedictus - SBMP 267
Agnus Dei - SBMP 268

Below recording contains all four movements.

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CoverMissa Brevis in Honorem Beatae Mariae Virginis: Gloria [level: Medium]
Kristina Vasiliauskaite | Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 266 | duration: 1:15 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

From Missa Brevis in Honorem Beata Maria Virginis, a stunning work for the Christmas season. The movements are published separately, each one of them capable of standing alone.

Kyrie - SBMP 265
Gloria - SBMP 266
Sanctus/Benedictus - SBMP 267
Agnus Dei - SBMP 268

Below recording contains all four movements.

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CoverMissa Brevis in Honorem Beatae Mariae Virginis: Kyrie [level: Medium]
Kristina Vasiliauskaite | Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 265 | duration: 1:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

From Missa Brevis in Honorem Beata Maria Virginis, a stunning work for the Christmas season. The movements are published separately, each one of them capable of standing alone.

Kyrie - SBMP 265
Gloria - SBMP 266
Sanctus/Benedictus - SBMP 267
Agnus Dei - SBMP 268

Below recording contains all four movements.

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CoverMissa Brevis in Honorem Beatae Mariae Virginis: Sanctus, Benedictus [level: Medium]
Kristina Vasiliauskaite | Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 267 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

From Missa Brevis in Honorem Beata Maria Virginis, a stunning work for the Christmas season. The movements are published separately, each one of them capable of standing alone.

Kyrie - SBMP 265
Gloria - SBMP 266
Sanctus/Benedictus - SBMP 267
Agnus Dei - SBMP 268

Below recording contains all four movements.

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CoverMonotone [level: Medium]
J. Michael Saunders | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1075 | duration: 4:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

The fast-moving broken chords of the piano provide the monotone effect while the chorus is blessed with beautiful, dramatic melodies. A stunning setting of the Carl Sandburg poem.

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CoverMonotone of the Rain [level: Medium]
Robert Sieving | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 893 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, vln.; opt. string ensemble

While the word Monotone is part of the title of the poem by Carl Sandburg, it is not indicative of the scope of this piece! Sieving has created a dramatic choral realization of this poem that revels in the beauty of nature. The piece is very much a sensitive choral tone poem, with soaring melodies and an artistic accompaniment.

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CoverMorning Has Broken [level: Medium]
Shawn L. Kirchner
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 573 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Eleanor Farjeon's poem, made famous by the Cat Steven's setting, is set to a beautiful new melody in a dramatic folk-hymn style with optional soprano solo. A fine pianist, composer Kirchner always adds great color and style to his choral music through his accompaniments.

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CoverMorning Moon [level: Medium]
Philip E. Silvey | Charlotte Adams Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 406 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Charlotte Adams was thrilled when she heard the recording of this piece and eager to have it join her choral series. Silvey's text and music are indeed unique and beautiful. Women's choirs will love this piece.

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CoverMornings [level: Medium]
Carson Cooman
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1230 | duration: 2:12 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: A Cappella

The poem by Henry David Thoreau suggests that there are mornings when the world begins anew. A delightfully fresh piece, as bright as a new day, it could make an interesting companion piece to one of the many pieces available about evenings.

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CoverMorningsong [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
RELEASED: June 2022
voicing: SSA(A) | catalog number: SBMP 1676 | duration: c. 3'15" | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano, opt. flute

A delightful new piece that radiates with joy! Available for both treble and mixed choirs, the text describes the glory of the morning and the hope that comes with each new day. The lilting piano accompaniment supports the memorable melodies and an optional flute part adds lovely character. Vocal ranges are conservative throughout, making this an accessible piece for choirs of all ages.

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CoverMorningsong [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
RELEASED: June 2022
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 1677 | duration: c. 3'15" | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, opt. flute

A delightful new piece that radiates with joy! Available for both treble and mixed choirs, the text describes the glory of the morning and the hope that comes with each new day. The lilting piano accompaniment supports the memorable melodies and an optional flute part adds lovely character. Vocal ranges are conservative throughout, making this an accessible piece for choirs of all ages.

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CoverMost Living Moment, The [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 899 | duration: 3:15 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

A sophisticated, though not difficult piece, the composer has this to say about the Rumi text (translated by Coleman Barks) and the performance of the music: Rumi had such great insight into the human soul and condition—his message of peace, love, and beauty transcends time and all cultures. I encourage the performers to meditate upon the text for some time before studying the music so that they may bring their own insights, thoughts, and interpretations to the process. The director should take great liberty with tempo – the text is timeless, and the musical phrases should likewise have a liquid, timeless feel to them.

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CoverMother o’ Mine [level: Medium]
Aidan Vass
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1720 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

Good luck holding back tears with this one. Written for USC's Apollo Chorus and set to a simple, gorgeous text by Rudyard Kipling about admiration and unconditional love. Composer Vass highlights the natural beauty of the text with a memorable, creative melody. Tenor-Bass choirs will love singing these harmonies and pianists will love playing this fascinating accompaniment. This "homage to mothers" is captivating and poignant!

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CoverMozart's Adagio [level: Medium]
Mozart, arr. Kirk Aamot | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 565 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, clarinet or vln. or fl.

A vocal adaptation of the beautiful melody from the second movement of Mozart's CLARINET CONCERTO IN A MAJOR, the text the traditional KYRIE. All first sing the melody before branching out into two parts. The clarinet obbligato adds authenticity to the arrangement, based as it is on the original score.

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CoverMusic In My Mother's House [level: Medium]
arr. J. David Moore, by Stuart Stotts | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 880 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

A big hit when performed at the ACDA National Convention, this sentimental piece is fun to sing, and will touch all those who hear it.

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CoverMusic Makers [level: Medium]
Laura Hawley | Jamie Hillman Choral Series
RELEASED: June 2022
voicing: Unison/2-part | catalog number: SBMP 1673 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Music Makers is a joyful piece celebrating creativity! Shimmering piano tremolo chords usher in the opening theme that climbs up a series of fourths to create an open, soaring feeling.  Phrases filled with rhythmic vitality alternate with soaring sustained tones are supported by a vibrant, fun piano accompaniment.  

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CoverMusica animam tangens [level: Medium]
Joshua Shank
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 487 | duration: 5:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Winner of the 2003 ACDA Student Composition contest, this piece is indeed a winner. Young composer Shank brings freshness and vitality to his music along with a sophistication beyond his years.

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CoverMusica Dei donum optimi [level: Medium]
Dvorak, arr. by Robert Sieving
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 858 | duration: 2:40 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

This piece for violin and piano, from Romantische Stücke, Op. 75, has been skillfully arranged for women’s chorus, the romantic melody and lush harmonies merged with the famous Latin text that dates from the Renaissance. A beautiful addition to the choral literature for women.

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CoverMy God is So High [level: Medium]
arr. Nancy Grundahl
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 513 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

A sprightly spiritual for the treble choir. Lots of interest in each vocal part, and a robust, rhythmic piano part.

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CoverMy Grandfather’s Clock [level: Medium]
arr. MB Krueger | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: TTBB - TB solos | catalog number: SBMP 1394 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Great tick-tock fun this one. A tenor soloist first tells the tale before the tune moves through the choir, only to be reiterated by a low bass. A great closer or encore, this is guaranteed to get a big round of applause.

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CoverMy Lord Good Lord [level: Medium]
Judy A. Rose
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1625 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Dramatic in its gospel style, this piece could be the highlight of a program.

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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 a River [level: Medium]
Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 535 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Poet/composer Ben Allaway adds his own thoughts to a biblical verse and creates a spiritual that swings with a strong message of hope.

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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 Is Awakened [level: Medium]
Brad Burrill
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1756 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.50
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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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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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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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 (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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