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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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CoverOse Shalom [level: Medium]
arr. Brant Adams | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1187 | duration: 4:50 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

This arrangement of a beloved traditional Israeli melody is a tour de force for the male choir. A lively piano accompaniment adds to the spirit of the piece. It is guaranteed to be a concert highlight.

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CoverPadmapani [level: Medium]
Paula Foley Tillen | Sharon Hansen Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 699 | price: $1.65
accompaniment: piano

Buddhist poet Thich Nhat Hahn’s poem, Lotus Bearer, is set to a hauntingly beautiful melody.

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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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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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CoverPentatonic Alleluia, A [level: Easy]
Ross Whitney
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 137 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The one word text, "Alleluia,” is treated aleatorically to create an ethereal, mesmerizing effect. Outstanding in a reverberant church or hall. A great opener. Also available for SSAATBB.

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CoverPentatonic Alleluia, A [level: Easy]
Ross Whitney
voicing: SSAATBB | catalog number: SBMP 444 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The one word text, "Alleluia,” is treated aleatorically to create an ethereal, mesmerizing effect. Outstanding in a reverberant church or hall. A great opener. Also available for SA.

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CoverPeople, Look East [level: Medium]
arr. Drew Collins | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 732 | duration: 1:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

An upbeat, charming, tho lesser known carol, this is a very flexible arrangement. It can be sung by a quartet or a chorus, a cappella or accompanied - an optional piano or harp accompaniment appears in the score; the arranger offers many suggestions for adding instrumental color to the piece; and both an English text and the original French text are included.

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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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CoverPie Jesu [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1303 | duration: 4:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: organ, optional strings

This beautiful setting of the beloved text is from Arnesen’s Requiem. Impassioned melodies contrasted by quasi Gregorian passages make this highly distinctive.

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CoverPie Jesu [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1550 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Choose to perform the accompanied version of Pie Jesu, or now choose the option of performing an cappella version.

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CoverPlenty Good Room [level: Medium]
arr. René Clausen
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 536 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Guaranteed to bring down the house, this arrangement really swings with classy jazz elements including a scat soloist (the part is written out in the score).

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CoverPoor Wayfarin' Stranger [level: Easy]
arr. Randall Gill
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 28 | duration: 2:40 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

A contemporary setting of a long-time favorite.


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CoverPoor Wayfaring Stranger [level: Medium]
arr. Shane Warby
voicing: SSAA/solo | catalog number: SBMP 418 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A beautiful arrangement written for the Brigham Young University Women's Chorus.

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Coverporky & porkie [level: Easy]
Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 271 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

E. E. Cummings texts is playfully set with da-ba jazz-like interludes. Throughout, the piano accompaniments demonstrate Neil Ginsberg's vast talent to set a mood.

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CoverPrairie Lullaby (Home on the Range) [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Narverud
RELEASED: June 2022
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1699 | duration: 4'30" | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

This classic American folk song has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for mixed choirs with piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with fresh, contemporary harmonies, a new verse, and an optional descant. Beautiful and accessible, this tender ballad will be a lovely addition to any program.

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CoverPrairie Lullaby (Home on the Range) [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Narverud
RELEASED: August 2022
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1701 | duration: 4'30" | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

This classic American folk song has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for mixed choirs with piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with fresh, contemporary harmonies, a new verse, and an optional descant. Beautiful and accessible, this tender ballad will be a lovely addition to any program.

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CoverPrairie Lullaby (Home on the Range) [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Narverud
RELEASED: August 2022
voicing: SSA(A) | catalog number: SBMP 1700 | duration: 4'30" | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

This classic American folk song has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for mixed choirs with piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with fresh, contemporary harmonies, a new verse, and an optional descant. Beautiful and accessible, this tender ballad will be a lovely addition to any program.

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CoverPrayer [level: Medium]
Vijay Singh
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 1143 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

The composer brings fresh creative drama to the famous St. Francis of Assisi text. A fine concert piece, the originality of this setting will intrigue listeners.

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CoverPrayer of Black Elk [level: Medium]
Karen P. Thomas | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1085 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

“Hear me, four quarters of the world. A relative I am!” This profound statement of the prayer of Sioux Indian Black Elk dramatically begins this piece. Upbeat in tempo, with a spirited piano accompaniment and great harmonic color, this is a welcome addition to repertoire related to peace or humanity.

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CoverPrayer of St. Francis of Assisi [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 296 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, violin or flute

Stunning beauty to equal that of the chapel of Assisi has been created by composer Childs. Singers will revel in the glorious melodies that embrace this piece. A violin (or flute) adds color to the keyboard accompaniment.

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CoverPrayer of St. Francis of Assisi [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 401 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, violin or flute

At the request of his fans, Childs has transformed his SATB version into a delightful new setting for the treble choir. Simply beautiful.

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CoverPrayer of St. Francis of Assisi [level: Medium]
arr. Rachel & Randy Stenson, David N. Childs | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 637 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Arranged for TTBB by Randy Stenson & Rachel Stenson "Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace." Randy Stenson, far off in Tokyo, Japan with a fine HS men's group, fell in love with the SATB version of this piece; he and his accompanist wife created this fine arrangement based on the mixed voice version. Stunningly beautiful, now for men.

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CoverPreguntale a ese mar [level: Medium]
Inocente Carreno | Jerry McCoy Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 301 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

A Venezuelan madrigal by a distinguished composer. Beautiful and reflective, it tells the sad love story of a man and a mermaid.

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CoverPretty Saro [level: Medium]
arr. Randall Gill
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 91 | duration: 2:40 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

This Appalachian folksong in the pentatonic mode has long been a favorite. The song is unusual in that both a man and a woman tell the story. Gill appropriately assigns the melody according to the text. The piano accompaniment gives a contemporary folk style to the arrangement.

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CoverPromise [level: Medium]
Alec Schumacker
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1716 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Moonlight, a literal reflection of sunlight, is a promise that the sun is still shining -- even when the sun is not visible. Alec Schumacker musically paints these words in this rhythmic, exciting new piece! Set in mixed-meter and full of variety throughout. An active, articulate piano accompaniment keeps this one moving from start to finish. A great concert opener or closer for high school and collegiate mixed choral ensembles. 

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CoverProud Songster [level: Medium]
Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1073 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano, flute

The Songster of the title is not one, but three different species of birds, here cleverly represented by an agile flute. Great interplay between the flute and the singers, coupled with an artistic underlay by the piano, make this a special piece worthy of being called an art song for the chorus.

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CoverPsalm 23 [level: Medium]
Alvin Trotman
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 947 | duration: 6:35 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano, opt. windchimes

A beautiful, haunting melody sets a reverent mood, while the piano supports with a sensitive, contemporary accompaniment. Magically, as tho rung by the shepherd himself, the windchimes join in as the choir provides an underlay for the recitation of the Psalm. A tender, thoughtful setting of this beloved Psalm.

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CoverPsalm 24 [level: Medium]
Lili Boulanger, ed. Lester Ray Miller III | Peter A. Eklund Choral Series
voicing: SATB or TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 789 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: one piano - 4 hands opt. brass (3 trumpets, 2 trombones, horn, organ or piano, timpani)

A dramatic, rhythmic, full-throated setting of the Psalm. The piece features the men for two-thirds of the piece, and ends with women joining in, doubling them at the octave. Peter Eklund has performed this successfully with men alone. The recording by his men has brass accompaniment.

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CoverPure Imagination [level: Medium]
Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, arr. Matthew D. Nielsen | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1214 | duration: 3:05 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

he beloved song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory has been tastefully arranged as a concert piece for choir.

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CoverPure Imagination [level: Medium]
Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, arr. Matthew D. Nielsen
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1582 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The beloved song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory now offered in an excellent arrangement for treble choirs.

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CoverPure Imagination [level: Medium]
Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, arr. Matthew D. Nielsen
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1583 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The beloved song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory now offered in an excellent arrangement for men.

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CoverQuest of the Kings [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Narverud
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1183 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

We Three Kings is here treated to a highly imaginative, dramatic arrangement. A great concert piece, it also offers the possibility of functioning as a processional.

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CoverQuiet Land of Erin, The [level: Medium]
arr. Judith Watson
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 553 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, viola

A beautiful and haunting traditional Irish tune, arranged by the composer for her Northern Ireland choir. The English text is offset by a short refrain in Gaelic with a pronunciation guide provided. The viola adds great flavor to this piece.

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CoverRain Come Down [level: Easy]
Shawn L. Kirchner
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 503 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Written after the Columbine High School massacre, this song tenderly and poignantly addresses the need for healing after a loss. The folk style will appeal to all.
Also available for SSA.

TEXT: Come, rain, come down, come, rain, come down,
Heaven’s tears of mercy, come a-runnin’ down.
Say no words, it is too soon, say no words out loud.
But wrap your quiet arms around, hide us in your cloud.
Come wash away this grief and pain,
and let all hearts be clean.
And bring the fairest flow’rs
to meet the sorrows we have seen.
A little lower than the angels we were born to be,
Yet which of all the creatures knows this misery?
Come, rain, come down, come, rain, come down,
Heaven’s tears of mercy, come a-runnin’ down.


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CoverRain Come Down [level: Easy]
Shawn L. Kirchner
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 669 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

Written after the Columbine High School massacre, this song tenderly and poignantly addresses the need for healing after a loss. The folk style will appeal to all.
Also available for SATB

TEXT: Come, rain, come down, come, rain, come down,
Heaven’s tears of mercy, come a-runnin’ down.
Say no words, it is too soon, say no words out loud.
But wrap your quiet arms around, hide us in your cloud.
Come wash away this grief and pain,
and let all hearts be clean.
And bring the fairest flow’rs
to meet the sorrows we have seen.
A little lower than the angels we were born to be,
Yet which of all the creatures knows this misery?
Come, rain, come down, come, rain, come down,
Heaven’s tears of mercy, come a-runnin’ down.


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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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CoverReapers All with Their Sharp Sickles, The [level: Medium]
Elisha West, arr. Seth Houston | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB/sop solos | catalog number: SBMP 996 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

Based on the American 18th century folk hymn Meditation, the text uses the metaphor of harvest for death and the second coming. A picturesque, dramatic piece, it opens with a lone soprano singing the folk-style melody, and builds to layers of singers proclaiming the message.

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CoverRejoice! [level: Medium]
Jeffery L. Ames | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 728 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano, opt. bass

This one will bring the house to its feet, guaranteed. The composer is an expert in the gospel medium. Note: After the recording was made, the piece underwent some piano revision; ms. 107-115 are missing from the recording, as are the celebratory sounds during the piano interlude preceding these measures.

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CoverRemember the Light [level: Medium]
Jason Webb | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1509 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Nashville composer/poet Jason Webb first created an inspirational text, then expertly set it to music with memorable melodies for the voices, and a vibrant piano accompaniment. This is special.

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CoverRequiem for Solace - choral score [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB chorus, mezzo soprano & child soloist | catalog number: SBMP 1556 | duration: 50:00 | price: $16.95
accompaniment: string orchestra, trumpet in C, percussion (3 players)



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CoverRequiem for Solace - choral score [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: TTBB chorus, solo baritone & child soloist | catalog number: SBMP 1557 | duration: 50:00 | price: $16.95
accompaniment: string orchestra, trumpet in C, percussion (3 players)



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CoverReuben and Rachel [level: Medium]
William Gooch, arr. Andrew Larson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 810 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

This comical ballad has a folksy feel as it tells the ridiculous love tale of these characters. The sprightly and rhythmic piano part adds its own bit of fun to the mix.

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CoverRide the Chariot [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Lori Hetzel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1202 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Lots of up-beat rhythm and drama make for a thrilling performance potential for this special a cappella arrangement.

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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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CoverRise Up Shepherd [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB - 2 tenor soloists | catalog number: SBMP 1437 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The audience will “rise up” after hearing this! There is plenty of drama with two solo tenors taking turns at embellishing the exuberant choir.

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