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CoverEvery Given Light [level: Easy]
Dominick DiOrio | Robyn Lana Choral Series
RELEASED: August 2023
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1740 | duration: c. 4’29 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

“This is the day when every given light bears forth like a star.” A hopeful and inspirational message set to a rhythmic melody with a moving piano accompaniment. Ranging from unison to four parts, this is a charming sentiment for children’s choirs and developing treble ensembles. 

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CoverExsultate justi in Domino [level: Medium]
Brant Adams | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 171 | duration: 4:45 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

A wonderful concert opener or closer, or contest piece. Full of vitality and rhythmic interest. Note: the recording eliminated the opening piano intro by accident, not design. An orchestral version is available from the composer, conductor's score and parts. Also available for SATB or TTBB.

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CoverFine Sally [level: Easy]
arr. Bill Erickson | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 5 | duration: 1:40 | price: $1.60
accompaniment: piano, optional glockenspiel

A light-hearted setting of this American folksong about the courting of Fine Sally. Verses in one, two and three parts offer a variety of vocal experiences for the treble choir; the Glockenspiel can add color to the performance of this piece.

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CoverFireflies [level: Medium]
Tara Traxler | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1253 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Pin your dreams upon a star then let them wander free and far. So ends the inspired text of this splendid piece. Loaded with drama, rhythmic interest, and great melodies, this one has it all, and is bound to be a favorite of singers and audiences.

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CoverForever is composed of Nows [level: Medium]
Jonathan Adams
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 626 | duration: 1:55 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Forever is composed of Nows is the second piece of two in a set titled Emily Dickinson Speaks of Time and Eternity. The first piece is The Chariot. Both pieces have conservative ranges making them accessible to young developing choirs, and each piece features some unison writing, a canonic section, and easy four-part writing. The piano part cleverly adds interest while providing harmonic support for the singers.

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CoverFuyu No Uta [level: Easy]
arr. Rachel Stenson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 979 | duration: 1:40 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, wind chimes

This is a delightful song children in Japan sing when it is snowing outside. (Fuyu means winter.) The text is partly in Japanese, partly in English. The use of wind chimes with the piano provides a light, supportive accompaniment to this fun piece.

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CoverGalilee [level: Easy]
David Arbury | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1160 | duration: 3:05 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

Inspired by both gospel and Appalachian song traditions, with text based on a biblical event, the composer has created a delightful spiritual with its own unique voice. Conservative ranges make this accessible to many choirs.

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CoverGardener of the World [level: Medium]
Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1042 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

“Summer Sun,” the Robert Louis Stevenson poem of this piece, has the sun finding its way into all the nooks and crannies of the world below. The music offers sprightly treatment befitting a bright, pleasant day. In unison, or with two melodies working in tandem, and occasionally with 2-part harmony, this is an enjoyable piece to sing.

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CoverGartan Mother's Lullaby [level: Medium]
arr. Neil Ginsberg | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 654 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Not your typical lullaby, the Irish folksong is full of interesting Irish folklore. A lovely melody, and a charming accompaniment. Children will love this piece.


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CoverGaudeamus Hodie [level: Medium]
Victor C. Johnson
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1653 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Composer Victor Johnson has created a feel-good concert opener with a fun, memorable melody and a joyful, accessible accompaniment. Translated as “Let’s Rejoice Today” with a combination of both Latin and English texts, this is full of teachable moments and makes for a great introduction to mixed-meter singing. With comfortable ranges for developing voices and clever use of octave doubling, all choirs will feel and sound good singing this piece. Ideal for any concert or festival.

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CoverGaudeamus Hodie [level: Easy]
Victor C. Johnson
RELEASED: July 2023
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1741 | duration: c. 2’00 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

Composer Victor Johnson has created a new concert opener with a fun, memorable melody and a joyful, accessible accompaniment. Translated as “Let’s Rejoice Today” with a combination of both Latin and English texts, this is full of teachable moments and makes for a great introduction to mixed-meter singing. With comfortable ranges for developing voices all choirs will feel and sound good singing this piece. Ideal for any concert or festival.

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CoverGiá il sole dal Gange [level: Medium]
Scarlatti, arr. Robert Sieving | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 571 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

A favorite solo art song tastefully and musically arranged in three parts. To be sung in Italian; a pronunciation underlay is included. For all ages of treble choirs.

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CoverGive Me Your Stars to Hold [level: Medium]
Mark Sirett | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1252 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Audiences will leave humming the opening strains of this splendid piece. Abounding in melodic interest, and blessed with an ever-pulsating accompaniment, this setting of the Teasdale poem is destined to be a favorite of singers.

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CoverGloria [level: Easy]
Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 578 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, flute

A majestic GLORIA, this would be a terrific opener or closer for a concert. A fine flute player is needed for this dramatic part which soars above the choir.

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CoverGo Down Moses [level: Easy]
arr. Tom T. Shelton Jr. | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 494 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Perfect for middle school or the young high school choir, this rousing arrangement begins with a chordal "vroom" supporting a soloist.

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CoverGo Down Moses [level: Easy]
arr. Daniel Mattix
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1290 | duration: 3:55 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Here is a chance to really swing away while performing this jazzy arrangement, accompanied by a piano that truly sets the mood. Not difficult, and great fun to sing, this is a winner.

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CoverGoin' to Boston [level: Easy]
arr. John F. Campbell
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 460 | duration: 1:50 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

A sprightly piano accompaniment sets the dance-like mood of this American folk song.

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CoverGospel Train [level: Easy]
arr. Mary Carpenter Davis
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1391 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Here we have the rare opportunity for treble choirs to imitate the Woo-oo of the train. This fun arrangement will delight both the audience and the singers.

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CoverGrow, Little Tree [level: Easy]
Andrea Ramsey | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1170 | duration: 3:25 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

A delightful children’s piece, the text suggests that as grows a tree, so do we.

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CoverHakuna Mungu Kama Wewe [level: Easy]
arr. Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1388 | duration: 2:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: djembe

Add a bit of movement to this, or use it as a processional, it is sure to be an audience pleaser as well as fun to sing. Two sections can be repeated more than once to add duration as needed for a processional. The short Swahili text contains all pure vowels making it easy to master.

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CoverHands Across the Universe [level: Easy]
David N. Childs
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 983 | duration: 4:25 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

Composer Childs turned lyricist, captures the legendary power of song in this meaningful text, and creates a song that needs to be sung. The middle verse: May our song of joy reach across the universe; may it touch upon the hearts of people in the world. Errata: Ms. 33-35 alto text should read "May our song of joy reach across the" Also available for SAB.

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CoverHands Are Knockin’ [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson
RELEASED: January 2023
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1711 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, djembe

Now available for SAB/3-Part Mixed choirs, this BEST SELLER is a fascinating mix of English and Arabic text which reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to one-another. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe part, and syncopated vocal lines that highlight the text come together to create a meaningful piece that will be long remembered. Exceptional!

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CoverHanerot Halalu [level: Easy]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 587 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, clarinet

An upbeat piece that is fun to sing and to hear with the klesmer style clarinet adding great color. A short Hebrew text is joined by an English text by the composer.

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CoverHeartbeat [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1657 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano and djembe (with optional bass drum)

Following in the footsteps of his popular “Hands are Knockin’”, Kyle Pederson returns with another original containing a positive and uplifting message. With a fun and clever piano part and speech-driven rhythms in popular-song style, this piece contains a mixture of pop, gospel, and blues with a combination of new, original lyrics in English and traditional Shona text from South Africa. The djembe and optional bass drum parts are available as a free download on the SBMP website. A perfect concert closer, and ideal for festivals/combined choirs, this is sure to quickly become a new favorite.

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CoverHeartbeat [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson
RELEASED: February 2023
voicing: SSA(A) | catalog number: SBMP 1712 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano and djembe (with optional bass drum)

Following in the footsteps of his popular Hands Are Knockin', Kyle Pederson returns with another original containing a positive and uplifting message. With a fun piano part and speech-driven rhythms in a popular style, this piece contains a combination of original lyrics in English and traditional Shona text from South Africa. A perfect concert closer, this is sure to quickly become a new favorite!

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CoverHerself a Rose [level: Medium]
Cristine Temple-Evans | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1265 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

The Cristina Rossetti poem comes to sparkling life, concluding with a canon repeating “Herself a rose, who bore the Rose.” The piano has its own motif, first presented as the introduction, then as short interludes between verses. Melodic interest is present in all parts making this a singer’s delight.

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CoverHe’s Gone Away [level: Medium]
arr. Cathy DeRousse
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 787 | duration: 2:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano, vln.

The violin is an active participant in this charming setting of the favorite folk song.

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CoverHigh Flight [level: Medium]
Karen Robinson
voicing: SSA or TTB | catalog number: SBMP 704 | duration: 4:45 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The poem was written by a young pilot in 1941—it has been called the most famous aviation poem ever written. The composer is very in tune with the message of the poem—an inspired piece.

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CoverHigh Flight [level: Easy]
Laura Farnell
RELEASED: July 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1733 | duration: 3'26 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Inspiring and uplifting! An excellent concert closer or festival piece, also ideal for secondary school promotions/graduations. With accessible ranges and a fun piano accompaniment, developing mixed and treble choirs will soar..."With these wings I rise and fly!"  

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CoverHigh Flight [level: Easy]
Laura Farnell
RELEASED: July 2023
voicing: Two-Part (opt SSA) | catalog number: SBMP 1734 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

Inspiring and uplifting! An excellent concert closer or festival piece, also ideal for secondary school promotions/graduations. With accessible ranges and a fun piano accompaniment, developing mixed and treble choirs will soar..."With these wings I rise and fly!" 

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CoverHIne Ma Tov [level: Medium]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
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voicing: SA or TB | catalog number: SBMP 1216 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, flute

A flowing piano accompaniment joined by a flute obligato add great color to this piece. Easy, tasteful, and impressive, sing it in the original Hebrew or in English.

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CoverHine Ma Tov [level: Easy]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
RELEASED: January 2023
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1726 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, flute

This BEST SELLER is now more accessible than ever in this fresh new SAB setting with piano and optional flute. Perfect for developing voices, this concert/festival piece is exciting and tasteful. Sing it in the original Hebrew or in English.

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Coverhist whist [level: Medium]
Patrick Baker
RELEASED: February 2024
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1760 | duration: 3'05 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Set to a spooky, well known text by E.E. Cummings, Australian composer Patrick Baker has written a lively piece for treble choirs with piano. The score calls for actions/movement, props, and sound effects by the choir - including wind noises, chattering mice, croaking toads, and simple body percussion. With plenty of unison lines and simple harmonies, children’s choirs, middle level, and developing high school choirs will love singing this piece. Great for fall concerts or any time of year, this is accessible and fun!

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CoverHodie [level: Medium]
Nancy Hill Cobb | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 501 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Another winner from Nancy Hill Cobb. Unison, two-parts, and cadential three-parts lend variety. All ages of treble choirs will enjoy this piece

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CoverHodie [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1620 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

Rhythmic and dramatic, this builds to a big climax. Optional body percussion can be performed by the entire choir or a small group. This promises to liven up a holiday program.

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CoverHodie [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
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voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1738 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Now available for SAB choirs, this rhythmic and dramatic BEST SELLER is the perfect way to open or close your holiday concert. The traditional Latin text is given a perfectly crafted modern setting with optional body percussion and driving piano accompaniment. A short contrasting lyrical section and an optional descant that soars above the final statement bring breadth and sweep in a piece that will be a holiday highlight.

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CoverHodie [level: Easy]
Jacob Narverud
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: Two-Part | catalog number: SBMP 1778 | duration: 3'00 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: paino

Now available for Two-Part choirs, this rhythmic and dramatic BEST SELLER is the perfect way to open or close a winter concert. The traditional Latin text is given a perfectly crafted modern setting with a driving piano accompaniment. A short contrasting lyrical section and an optional descant that soars above the final statement bring breadth and sweep in a piece that will be a holiday highlight.

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CoverHold Fast to Dreams [level: Easy]
Susan LaBarr
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1136 | duration: 4:35 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The message of the famous Langston Hughes poem offers words for all to live by. An excellent upbeat piano accompaniment supports the vocal parts. The conservative ranges invite SATB choirs of all ages to enjoy this special piece.

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CoverHold Fast to Dreams [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr
RELEASED: January 2023
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1721 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Now available for SAB voices with an optional Tenor line, this BEST SELLER pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams...for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with snow." Perfect for developing voices and any event where you want to inspire.

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CoverHome to Me [level: Easy]
Reed Criddle
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1533 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

This delightful piece glorifies home and gives everyone a turn at the rhythmic melody. The piano both supports and enhances the melodic interest, ever moving along providing tuneful contrast to the vocal lines. This is in two parts except at cadences where the sopranos have divisi.

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CoverHope [level: Medium]
Marjan Helms | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 517 | duration: 4:01 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

Listen to the recording of this piece and you will want to perform it. Emily Dickinson’s poem is treated to a whimsical, rhythmic setting that dances along in 6/8 meter, with an occasional feeling of three or a 2/4 measure inserted to throw it off for just a moment. The sprightly piano part requires a good accompanist.

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CoverHope for the World (We Sing) [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1418 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The uplifting poem with its theme of hope inspired a rhythmic piano accompaniment, and for the singers, great melodies that move from part to part. If ever the occasion arrives for an all-convention or all-city sing, the profound message and conservative ranges make this the perfect choice.

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CoverHope Is the Thing with Feathers [level: Medium]
Kenney Potter
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1017 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

A clever, upbeat rhythmic pattern mirrors the sentiment of the text as it “never stops at all” except for a few moments of mid-song reflection with the poem’s final thought: “It never asked a crumb of me.” Fun and inspiring, this piece would provide a special highlight for a concert.

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CoverHope Is the Thing with Feathers [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr
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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1071 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Treble choirs will delight in this beautiful setting of the favorite Emily Dickinson text. An elegant, dramatic piano accompaniment adds great color and support to the expertly crafted melodic lines of the singers.

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CoverHow Can I Keep from Singing [level: Medium]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 223 | duration: 4:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

Composer Ginsberg gives the Quaker hymn a beautiful, sensitive treatment; the piano accompaniment is artfully conceived and adds greatly to the composition.


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CoverHuron Carol [level: Medium]
arr. Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1179 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The haunting minor key Canadian tune from the 1600s, now superbly arranged with English text, is a special addition to the Christmas repertoire. Conservative ranges put this within reach of choirs both young and mature.

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CoverI Am a Cloud [level: Easy]
Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 883 | duration: 4:35 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

A clever piece set to a text of Sara Teasdale. The opening repeat of I AM teases us as we wait to be surprised by A Cloud. Always close to Broadway in his style, Ginsberg has created a fun and meaningful adventure for young singers.

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CoverI Am a Roamer Bold [level: Easy]
Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Linda Spavacek | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 465 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Boys will enjoy Mendelssohn’s tuneful, upbeat piece here set in two parts so young male groups may enjoy it.


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CoverI Believe [level: Medium]
Kevin T. Padworski
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1568 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

A young poet created his take on the I can do anything concept. Upbeat and dramatic, the music shows what it can do. This is special.

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CoverI Dream a World [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 613 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

The famous text by Langston Hughes is set to a beautiful melody with a dramatic buildup midway emphasizing the powerful meaning herein. Suitable for all ages of treble choirs; some unison, some 2 part, and some 4 part writing.

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