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CoverI Lift My Eyes [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko | Paul Head Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 691 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

A provocative text combining the sentiment of Psalm 121 (I lift my eyes to the hills), with a quote from the Vietnamese Buddhist Monk Thich Naht Hanh (I am solid as a mountain). The composer opens the piece with a beautiful unison melody set to the biblical text. In typical Szymko style, we are treated to a dramatic exploration of the theme, a harmonization of the original melody, and finally a strong statement to end the piece.

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CoverI Loved All Lovely Things [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 950 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Set to a Sara Teasdale poem challenging us to “love life for its own sake,” this charming piece has appeal for both the young and the old.

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CoverI See the Heaven’s Glories Shine [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1040 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

A strong statement of faith by poet Emily Bronte comes to majestic life with a vibrant piano accompaniment providing the backbone for this elegant choral rendition. The piece is framed by a dramatic opening that is echoed and enhanced at the powerful ending, with delicate, expressive moments closely tied to the meaning of the text forming the middle. Large choirs will especially enjoy this dramatic piece. Also available for SSAAA or TTBB.
ERRATA on page 13, M73, Alto Part: F natural should be a G#. M74: B# should be B natural.

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CoverIdentities [level: Medium]
Paul Rardin | Gary Packwood Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1516 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

The highly imaginative text defines our identities as many things, some quite whimsical. It concludes with the idea that “we are anything that is possible.” This is guaranteed to both add interest to a program, and to give the performers something to think about.

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CoverIf [level: Medium]
Matthew Erpelding
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1500 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Rudyard Kipling’s recipe for living the good life is here blessed with upbeat, sprightly music. “If you can dream and not make dreams your master” - so begins the profound text.

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CoverIf It Must Be [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1366 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Composer Ramsey again works her magic with this beautiful setting of an imaginative text. Composed as a memorial,the piece can provide an elegant addition to a concert with its soaring choral melodies and tasteful piano accompaniment.

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CoverIf It Must Be [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey
RELEASED: June 2021
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1640 | duration: c. 3:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Composer Ramsey again works her magic with this beautiful setting of an imaginative text. Composed as a memorial, the piece can provide an elegant addition to a concert with its soaring choral melodies and tasteful piano accompaniment.

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CoverIf Music Be the Food of Love [level: Medium]
Andrew Miller
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1013 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, violin or flute

Great passion, a glorious melody, and a fine accompaniment, together make this a very special piece.

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CoverIf You Want to Hold My Hand [level: Easy]
Kyle Pederson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1599 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano or guitar

This piece explores the simple, but incredibly powerful act of holding someone's hand. It can be performed with any combination of piano and guitar (together or exclusively). It is preferred that guitar is included as this allows for a unique, gentle feel and helps create an intimate sonic environment. This piece was crafted as part of suite, and is an excellent companion piece to Hands are Knockin' (SBMP 1551) both thematically and harmonically.

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CoverIllumina le tenebre [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 861 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The recording, done in a reverberant hall, provides the best description of this outstanding piece. The text is one of the oldest prayers of St. Francis of Assisi. The composer states: “My intention was to create a setting both spacious and intimate.” She has succeeded beautifully. Also available for SSAA.

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CoverIllumina le tenebre [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 955 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A reverberant hall will serve this special piece very well. The text is one of the oldest prayers of St. Francis of Assisi. The composer states: “My intention was to create a setting both spacious and intimate.” She has succeeded beautifully. Also available for SATB.

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CoverIm Ein Ani Li [level: Easy]
Ross Fishman
RELEASED: August 2023
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1751 | duration: 2'33 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

A new introspective piece for Tenor-Bass choirs with an empowering message in Hebrew: “If I am not for myself, who will be for me?” Highly accessible ranges, repetitive and catchy vocal lines, and a supportive, stylish accompaniment. Tenor-Bass choirs will love singing and discussing the meaning of this piece. The Hebrew translation and pronunciation guide is included in the octavo. 

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CoverIn the Silence [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1284 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

As in an art song, the short but profound text is here given elegant treatment. The piano part supports with style, and could be labeled Schubert-inspired. A beautiful piece for the sensitive, expressive choir.

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CoverIndodana [level: Medium]
arrangers: Raif Schmitt and Michael Barrett | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
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voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1177 | duration: c. 3:50 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

This highly dramatic traditional African song was arranged by two South African composers, both experts in this genre of music. The treble voices carry the melody, the lower voices provide the harmonic underlay. One of the first of this genre, it remains one of the best.

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CoverInscription for a Wayside Spring [level: Medium]
Ben Allaway | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 10 | duration: 1:57 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

The Frances Cornford text was found on a bulletin cover commemorating the Winchester Cathedral’s nine hundredth anniversary. An elegant, beautiful piece, the text suggests that the water from this Wayside Spring can restore the soul.

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CoverInvictus [level: Medium]
Nancy Hill Cobb | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1025 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

A song of bravery and hope, the ending phrase proclaims “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” The music majestically projects the meaning of the text, and a bravado piano accompaniment provides great support and vitality.

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CoverInvictus [level: Medium]
Bruno Seigfried Huhn, arr. Stephen Rotz
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 1333 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

“I am the captain of my soul”....so ends this great piece for young men. Both elegant and bold, this is a superb addition to this genre of repertoire.

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CoverIt All Will Come Out Right [level: Easy]
Matt Carlson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: July 2023
voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 1747 | duration: c. 3’20 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

A comforting new piece for Tenor-Bass choirs with piano accompaniment. With speech-driven rhythms and a rhythmic piano part, this feel-good piece is enjoyable for singers and audiences alike. Written in mostly two-parts throughout, with some occasional splits, this is highly accessible and very singable! Great for Tenor-Bass choirs of all ages. 

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CoverIt Is Well With My Soul [level: Medium]
arr. Robert T. Townsend and Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1142 | duration: 3:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

The beloved hymn is set in a stunning arrangement for men.

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CoverIt Takes a Village [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
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voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 328 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: percussion

The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is given African-style treatment. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience favorite. Also available for SATB.

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CoverIt Takes a Village [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 331 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: percussion

The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is given African-style treatment. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience favorite. Also available for SSAA & TTBB

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CoverIt Takes a Village [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
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voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1127 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: percussion

The familiar African saying, ”It takes a village to raise a child,“ is given African-style treatment. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience favorite.

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CoverI’m Going Home [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1510 | duration: 4:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

This elegant piece is blessed with beautiful melodies with all vocal parts having turns at singing them. Audiences will love this much as will singers.

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CoverJoy [level: Easy]
Jim Papoulis | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1506 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, djembe

Great melodic interest, rhythmic drive, and a worthy message work together to create something extra special. This will be a bright spot on a program.

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CoverJust One Step [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1774 | duration: 3'13 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano and djembe

Cheerful and catchy original song for treble choirs by Australian composer Daniel Brinsmead. Written in a choral pop/musical theatre style with speech-driven lyrics, a rocking piano accompaniment, and accessible vocal writing in mostly two-parts throughout. Treble choirs of all ages will love singing this: “Just one step, one small step, can help you transform.”

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CoverKoowu [level: Medium]
Maryam Khoury | Edith Copley Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 695 | duration: 5:40 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: drum

In Arabic, Koowu means strength. As a child, Maryam Sameer Faheem Khoury’s father told her stories about the difficulties he experienced growing up in Palestine. Koowu is about how different her life would be if her father had not moved to the United States. The text of Koowu is symbolically about a caged bird who longs to fly away and find freedom. The modality of the melody hints at the composer’s roots; the addition of a dumbek (drum) adds its own authenticity to the ethnic leanings of the piece. A colorful, unique addition to treble repertoire.

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CoverLeap Free of the Cage [level: Medium]
Connor J. Koppin
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1474 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

The text by Rumi offers a profound metaphor for living. The composer illuminates this with the music taking flight as it leaps freely. A colorful, exciting piece is the result.

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CoverLemoga Aming’a [level: Easy]
arr. David O. Akombo
RELEASED: August 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1749 | duration: c. 2'19 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella

A Spiritual Song from the Luo people of Kenya, Professor David Akombo has created a joyful and highly-accessible arrangement  for a cappella SATB choirs. Perfect for developing voices and young ensembles, with conservative vocal ranges and many teachable moments. Fun to rehearse and perform, your choirs will want to sing this one again and again! A phonetic pronunciation guide and word-for-word translation of the Luo language is provided in the score by the arranger. 

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CoverLife Has Loveliness to Sell [level: Medium]
David Dickau | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 922 | duration: 3:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The beloved poem by Sara Teasdale gets delightful treatment by composer Dickau. Not sure the choral world needed another setting of this text, the publisher found this one to be irresistible with its soaring melodies and great charm. Conservative ranges and little divisi make this piece accessible for many choirs.

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CoverLife is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella) [level: Medium]
Z. Randall Stroope
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1758 | duration: 4'29 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

With heartfelt original lyrics by renowned composer Z. Randall Stroope, this intriguing piece is perfect for developing middle level and high school choirs. Sung in English, with an Italian “hook” (La vita è Bella), all choirs will sound stunning performing this! A gorgeous, flowing piano accompaniment supports the voices throughout. Life is about accepting that change is inevitable, finding peace in the midst of uncertainty, and enjoying each day while looking forward to, and preparing for, the future. A poignant statement for any concert or festival, but especially appropriate for end-of-the-year concerts, moving-up ceremonies, and graduations.

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CoverLight the World [level: Medium]
Connor J. Koppin | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1664 | duration: c 5'00" | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

With text from the inaugural addresses of three former presidents (FDR, JFK, and Obama), this very inspirational and dramatic selection will be a great concert piece for more advanced mixed choirs. Featuring a variety of sections, this song in mixed meter includes a brief a cappella section toward the end and has a challenging piano accompaniment that your pianist will enjoy.

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CoverLongest Shadow of the Year [level: Medium]
Ellen Gilson Voth
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1505 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Treble choirs have a chance to shine as they bring to light this artistic piece. A colorful piano part adds drama and support.

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CoverLook! Be: leap; [level: Medium]
Libby Larsen | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1249 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

This setting of excerpts from the colorful Muriel Rukeyser poem implores one to put your face to the wind and fly. Mature treble choirs will treasure Libby Larsen’s extraordinary composition.

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CoverLove is Love [level: Easy]
Matthew J. Armstrong
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1399 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

The simple but profound text promotes love as a solution for the world today, the word love herein translated to nine different languages (a pronunciation guide is included in the score.) The piece offers the possibility of a bit of staging, with solo singers optionally singing the various translations of “love.”

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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: $2.15
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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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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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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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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CoverMountains Are Calling Me, The [level: Easy]
Tom T. Shelton Jr. | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 943 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, glockenspiel

A charming piece with a great melody first presented alone, then with a descant. Young singers will adore this one.

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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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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 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 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 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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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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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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