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CoverStar-Spangled Banner [level: Difficult]
John Stafford Smith, arr. Jacob Narverud
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1539 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Elegant and creative, but not overdone, this setting of the Star Spangled Banner is concert worthy for choirs capable of singing divisi.

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CoverSummer [level: Medium]
Joshua Shank | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1165 | duration: c. 5:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

Set to a dreamy poem by Robert Ressler, the composer has maintained that mood, painting a unique picture with his special palette of lush harmonies. This is a fascinating contrast for a program, no matter the season.

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CoverTelescope [level: Difficult]
Krishan Oberoi | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: July 2022
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 1691 | duration: c. 2'30" | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Telescope mirrors in music what the Kate Wakeling created so skillfully in her composition of the poem. Just as the poem “revolves” around the fixed point of the letter O, Telescope uses the fixed point of a single pitch with the harmony embellishing and supporting that pitch. 

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CoverTenebrae factae sunt [level: Difficult]
Andrew Larson
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1384 | duration: 6:10 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

This highly dramatic setting features a rich harmonic palate and has the potential to be the highlight of a concert.

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CoverThanksgiver: A Child's Rhyme [level: Moderate]
Jean Belmont Ford | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
RELEASED: August 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1736 | duration: c. 3’10 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella

Celebrated choral composer Jean Belmont Ford creates this new unaccompanied original work for advanced mixed ensembles with a message of strength and unconditional love. “Hold this thought when far away from those you love who cannot stay…” Powerful and poignant, this challenging work is unique and bold.

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CoverThat Music Always Round Me [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1440 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The poem of Walt Whitman comes to vivid life in this special composition. Dramatic throughout, this would be a glorious opener or closer for a concert.

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CoverThe Beautiful Sing [level: Difficult]
Eric William Barnum | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1351 | duration: 5:55 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Great sensitivity to the text is ever-present in this fine composition. Lush harmonies and soaring melodies make this an elegant addition to the Christmas literature.

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CoverThe Dawn’s Awake [level: Medium]
Nancy Hill Cobb | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1763 | duration: 2'35 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

An exciting, rhythmic new concert opener for Tenor-Bass choirs with piano. With a fiery, optimistic text, this fanfare-like piece begins with stately unison lines, growing steadily to two parts, then three, then four, for a bright and bold conclusion.

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CoverThe Divine Image [level: Difficult]
Nathan R. Lange
voicing: SAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1634 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The William Blake poem is given royal treatment in this elegant piece. Mature choirs will especially enjoy this.

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CoverThe Gift To Sing [level: Medium]
Coleman Peterson | Kyle Pederson Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1784 | duration: 3'05 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Abounding with energy and optimism, this contemporary concert work setting of James Weldon Johnson's text evokes hope and youthful exuberance. With speech-driven rhythms, a driving piano accompaniment, and a stellar text about being grateful to have the opportunity to sing, this one's a terrific closer!

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CoverThe Harbor [level: Medium]
Brian A. Foy
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1767 | duration: 5'30 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Patriotic and proud! A compelling piece about the story and meaning of the Statue of Liberty. Written for mixed choirs with piano, choirs of all ages and levels will feel empowered singing this. Perfect for concerts or festivals any time of year, but especially appropriate for special events, assemblies, and award ceremonies. “I lift my lamp. Come live your dream at last.”

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CoverThe Peace of Wild Things [level: Medium]
Emily Feld | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1401 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Wendell Berry’s famous poem comes to gorgeous life in this sensitive and dramatic setting. Fine choirs will love this as will their audiences.

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CoverThe Poem, The Song, The Picture [level: Medium]
Terry Schlenker | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 927 | duration: 4:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A provocative poem by Federico García Lorca inspired this beautiful piece by composer Schlenker. To be sung in English, the piece has little divisi for the men, and a bass part lacking in low notes. Tight harmonies underlay a dramatic melody for this special piece.

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CoverThe Red-Gold Darkness of Rain [level: Medium]
Dominick DiOrio | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1605 | price: $2.95
accompaniment: piano

This unique piece will appeal to the adventuresome choir wanting to fascinate the audience with their performance. The excellent recording is worth a listen.

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CoverThe Singer’s Dance [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1411 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

A soprano solo, optionally sung by all the sopranos, provides the elegant introduction, Beautiful melodies abound here as the story of the singer’s dance unfolds. The Singer’s Dance is movement 12 from the major work, the Wound in the Water.

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CoverThere was a time [level: Medium]
Eric William Barnum | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. / sop. solo / incidental tenor solo | catalog number: SBMP 770 | duration: 3:55 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

Like a fine artist, the composer paints a beautiful picture of this text by Wordsworth. Conservative ranges, and very little divisi put this piece within the reach of most choirs. The soprano solo adds interest to the piece, and it too, is conservative in its range; the 5-bar incidental tenor solo is at the octave with the soprano soloist. As the Wordsworth text suggests, “sing a joyous song!”

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CoverThere we shall rest [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1371 | duration: c. 5:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The richly dramatic setting of the fervent text will provide a beautiful and profound moment in a concert.

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CoverThere Will Come Soft Rains [level: Medium]
Connor J. Koppin
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1390 | duration: 5:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Teasdale’s famous poem is dramatically defined in this musical gem. With lots of color, and great expressive dictates, fine choirs will revel in the challenge of this beautiful composition.

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CoverThis Is the Day [level: Medium]
Stanford Scriven
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 916 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

An impassioned piece set to a text by Bahá'u'lláh, founder of the Bahá'í faith. The text is exemplary of this faith that seeks to unite the world in peace and understanding. The title suggests the time to do this is upon us. The piece is being published with the blessing of the leaders of this faith. It received a marvelous premier by the recording choir listed below. An excellent piece for the mature, large choir.

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CoverThis Is the Morning That Will Rise [level: Medium]
Matthew Emery | Jamie Hillman Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SAB. opt. T | catalog number: SBMP 1773 | duration: 4'21 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

A lyrical new piece for mixed choirs — SAB with an optional Tenor part, and piano accompaniment. Stylistic features include offbeat rhythms paired with modern harmonies and a contrasting piano part. Uplifting lyrics make this an enjoyable song to learn and to perform.

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CoverThree Love Canons [level: Medium]
Carson Cooman
voicing: any | catalog number: SBMP 1166 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella

A splendid contrast in a concert program, these clever and sophisticated canons will intrigue audiences and delight singers. Their titles: Leap into Love, From Your Heart, and One Word. The voicing is adaptable to many combinations.

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CoverThree Spirituals: Do You Believe [level: Difficult]
Robert S. Cohen
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1347 | duration: 2:25 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The clever creative composer has created a fine set of pieces. Perform all three, or choose just one.

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CoverThree Spirituals: I Know [level: Difficult]
Robert S. Cohen
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1348 | duration: 5:50 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The clever creative composer has created a fine set of pieces. Perform all three, or choose just one.

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CoverThree Spirituals: I See [level: Difficult]
Robert S. Cohen
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1346 | duration: 2:18 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The clever creative composer has created a fine set of pieces. Perform all three, or choose just one.

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CoverTimor et tremor [level: Difficult]
Terry Schlenker | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 701 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A stunning piece for the advanced choir.

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CoverTo the New Jerusalem [level: Medium]
Walker, arr. Matthew Culloton | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 703 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

This arrangement of the upbeat shape-note tune is a great one for a procession, to sing in the round, or just to perk up a concert. The arrangement builds in strength to a dramatic ending.

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CoverTota pulcra es, Maria [level: ]
Victoria Davison and Rudy Lupinski
Digital Room Octavo
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1339 | duration: 5:30 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: piano, bells

High drama is the hallmark of this extraordinary composition. Festive with bells adding their special ring, the quiet beginning is mirrored by the quiet ending, with many choral textures having their turn in between.

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CoverTrees [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1117 | duration: 3:55 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

“I think I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree” states the beloved poem by Joyce Kilmer. Marked “espressivo,” choirs will delight in creating their unique stamp on this beautiful composition.

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CoverWe Were Not Made for Silence [level: Difficult]
Melinda Bargreen
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1710 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: A cappella

Composer Melinda Bargreen has written an impassioned, empowering new work for unaccompanied mixed chorus. With rich harmonies in full eight-part divisi throughout, this piece is bold and unifying. Written in response to choruses being "silenced" during the Covid pandemic, yet applicable to any challenging situation one faces in everyday life: "there is no way to stop our hopes, our dreams, our music.” Especially appropriate for large ensembles.

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CoverWheel that Moves the Sun and Stars, The [level: Medium]
Eric Barnum | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 908 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Set to a provocative poem from Dante’s PARADISO, the piano assumes the roll of the wheel, and the choir dramatically tells the story of the creation of the world.

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Coverwinter [level: Difficult]
Joshua Shank
voicing: SATB/solo quartet | catalog number: SBMP 534 | duration: 7:27 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

Snow gently and dramatically falls in a colorful, artistic musical creation for the advanced choir. Text by e.e. cummings.

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CoverWinter Lullaby (little Dear-my-Soul) [level: Medium]
Luke Flynn
RELEASED: July 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1737 | duration: c. 4'03 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

A beautiful new lullaby for mixed choirs with piano accompaniment. Film and television composer Luke Flynn sets Eugene Field’s warm and cozy, feel-good poetry to a lyrical and timeless melody that SATB ensembles of all ages will love singing. Stunning and memorable!

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CoverWipip!!! [level: Medium]
Sydney Guillaume | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 925 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

The Haitian born composer honors his roots with this spectacular piece set to a poem by his father, the title meaning “Wow,” and the theme of which translates “Life is beautiful when we love one another.” Fast moving, and highly rhythmic, this one is a winner.

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CoverWith a Lily in Your Hand [level: Medium]
Eric Whitacre
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 431 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Re-issued in 2002 after some minor revisions by the composer. The text by Federico Lorca receives dramatic treatment. In English. One of THE THREE FLOWER SONGS by Eric Whitacre.

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CoverWrite On My Heart [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
RELEASED: August 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1753 | duration: c. 4’52 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

“Only you I choose among the entire world.” A gorgeous and timeless piece by David N. Childs for SATB choir with piano, set to a passionate and thought-provoking text by Rumi. Lush choral writing, interesting and soaring vocal lines for all, and a stunning piano accompaniment make this a must-sing for any advanced mixed choral ensemble.

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CoverYou asked me to speak [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1275 | duration: 6:30 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Soaring musical phrases contrasted by those of delicate nuance make up the hallmarks of this sophisticated piece. It is highly recommended for the advanced a cappella choir.

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