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CoverI Hear the Stars Still Singing [level: Medium]
J. Michael Saunders | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1204 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

The James Weldon Johnson poem is met with a dramatic piano and soaring voices reaching for those singing stars. Alas, all ends quietly as the story has a somber ending. The music throughout is closely allied to the meaning of the text.

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CoverI Know Where I’m Goin’ [level: Medium]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 285 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

The traditional Irish folk song is given a foot-tapping treatment here by a rhythmic accompaniment to go along with the beautiful song. Choirs will want to speculate just what "handsome, winsome Johnnie" looks like after they see the cover art for this one.

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CoverI See the Heaven’s Glories Shine [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 929 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The singers get to shine in this majestic piece set to a poem by Emily Bronte. Composer Ramsey has created an outstanding show piece for treble choirs. Also available for SATB or TTBB.

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CoverI've Got Peace Like a River [level: Easy]
arr. D. Shawn Berry
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 706 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Composer Berry tastefully combines Peace Like a River and The Water is Wide. Teen age boys will adore this piece; adult male choirs will too. A transposed version of the piece, down a third, is available for the accompanist; this key will appeal to more mature choirs.

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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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CoverIesus Ahattonnia [level: Medium]
arr. Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1180 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: percussion

The Huron Carol is here presented in the original language of the Huron people sung by a soloist. The choir repeats the words of the title providing a harmonic underlay for the solo. A drum adds ethnic authenticity and rhythmic interest.

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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 You Want to go [level: Medium]
Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1476 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

The profound text based on an African saying tells us “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Stylish and upbeat, this will be fun to sing and a pleasure to hear.

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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 Anchor Bay [level: Easy]
Sue Bohlin
voicing: SA (div.) | catalog number: SBMP 731 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

The composer created this piece for her Anchor Bay Children’s Chorus. Upbeat, with Latin rhythms and a fun text, this one is a crowd pleaser and will be a delight for children to learn. The ranges are conservative, much of the time the writing features unison or melodic writing for each part. There is an opportunity to incorporate some ad lib dancing, making this piece even more fun for all.

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CoverIn Dublin's Fair City [level: Medium]
James Yorkston, arr. D. Shawn Berry
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 515 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Let's all go to Ireland and look for Molly Malone wheeling her wheel barrow! This delightful arrangement of this favorite gives each part a chance at the melody, and when there are two parts, each part is melodic in itself making the piece easy to teach. The piano keeps the wheel barrow moving throughout the piece.

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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 Sings in Me [level: Easy]
Philip E. Silvey
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 808 | duration: 2:36 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

A charming piece for spring. Lots of melodic writing for all three voice parts, with support and interest added by a sparkling piano accompaniment.

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CoverIt Was a Lover and His Lass [level: Easy]
arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 479 | duration: 1:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Upbeat fun for the singers with a virtuoso piano part. Bound to delight.

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CoverI’ve Been Buked, Children! [level: Medium]
arr. Rollo Dilworth | Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 547 | duration: 5:08 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, percussion

A spiritual with a real life story. The percussion sets the tone and plays up the drama. Bound to be a huge winner. Also available for SATB.

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CoverI’ve Got Peace Like a River [level: Easy]
arr. D. Shawn Berry | Gary Packwood Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1419 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

I’VE GOT PEACE LIKE A RIVER, and THE WATER IS WIDE are here combined in a two-piece medley. The beloved melodies of each will make this very special for singers and audiences.

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CoverJabberwocky [level: Easy]
Donald Dilley
RELEASED: June 2021
voicing: SAT(B) | catalog number: SBMP 1639 | duration: c. 3:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

A contemporary setting of this well known poem from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found, this is a charming concert work for developing choirs. The dramatic story comes to life in this modern setting with memorable melodies, interesting piano accompaniment, and a spoken "snicker-snack" section in the middle.  Engage your school’s English department for a great cross-curricular experience.

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CoverJambo [level: Medium]
Teddy Kalanda Harrison - arr. Jacob Narverud | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1134 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: percussion

The Kenyan composer received world-wide recognition and platinum certification with his group Them Mushroom’s recording of his piece. Now available in an exciting arrangement for choirs, it is bound to be a favorite.

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CoverJambo [level: Medium]
Teddy Kalanda Harrison - arr. Jacob Narverud
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voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1146 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: percussion

The Kenyan composer received world-wide recognition and platinum certification with his group Them Mushroom’s recording of his piece. Now available in an exciting choral arrangement, it is bound to be a favorite.

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CoverJambo [level: Medium]
Teddy Kalanda Harrison - arr. Jacob Narverud
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1309 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: percussion

The Kenyan composer received world-wide recognition and platinum certification with his group Them Mushroom’s recording of his piece. Now available in exciting arrangements for choirs, it is bound to be a favorite.

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CoverJohnny Has Gone for a Soldier [level: Easy]
arr. Stuart P. O’Neil
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1247 | duration: 2:35 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

A tasteful arrangement of this beloved American folk song, it gives everyone a turn at singing the melody. Easy and effective, all ages of choirs can enjoy this.

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CoverJohnny-O & Sally Anne! [level: Easy]
arr. Ken Berg | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 907 | duration: 2:20 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

A little romance here, and a lot of fun. This is high class, hillbilly music.

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CoverJoin Me Now in Song [level: Medium]
Jeremy M. Nabors
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SAB/3-Part-Mixed | catalog number: SBMP 1761 | duration: 2'09 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Joyful and welcoming, this original piece is a strong way to open any concert. A buoyant, Baroque-style piano accompaniment doubles the voices throughout, making this highly accessible for developing ensembles. The vocal ranges are ideal for middle level choirs, and optional cue notes in the Baritone part are written to accommodate changing voices. Several sections are in unison or octaves, and each vocal part has a unique melody of their own. When all three parts are combined, a lovely tapestry of music is formed. Fantastic!

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CoverJoshua Fit the Battle of Jericho [level: Medium]
arr. M. Susan Brown
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 957 | duration: c. 2:20 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

This clever, stylish arrangement injects new life into the spiritual. Upbeat and fun, singers will love this.

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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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CoverJubilant Cicadas [level: Easy]
Andrea Ramsey | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1244 | duration: 3:25 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

The highly creative poem tells of Cicadas singing, humming, buzzing, droning, booming, and sending forth their joyful noise. Playful, clever, and fun, this piece is a true delight that will brighten any program. Andrea Ramsey has created a set of pieces set to the clever Paul Fleischman poems detailing the inner life of insects. Can be performed as a stand-alone work or with the other movements of  “A Joyful Noise” : Honeybees & The Moth’s Serenade.

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CoverJubilant Song, A [level: Medium]
James McCray
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 31 | duration: 4:15 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano, vibraphone

A stunning showpiece, this piece has been performed by choirs of all ages. Also available for TBB.


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CoverJubilate Deo [level: Easy]
László Halmos | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 24 | duration: 1:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

"Sing joyfully to God, all the earth"—the text describes the mood of the piece. In four parts with no divisi, with a Latin text that is not difficult, and a conservative range, this dramatic piece can serve many types of choirs. Easy.

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CoverJubilate Deo [level: Easy]
Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 635 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

Moderate ranges will put this piece within reach of younger SATB choirs. A glorious, upbeat setting of this jubilant text.

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CoverJubilate Deo [level: Medium]
Rebecca te Velde | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 640 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Festive, great musicality, a wonderful addition to the collection of treble pieces using this text.

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CoverJubilate Deo [level: Medium]
Halmos, arr. Barbara Harlow
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 915 | duration: 1:40 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

The SATB version of this piece has been a long-time best seller in the SBMP catalog. At the request of Nancy Parker who recorded it with her choir, a treble version was created. Wonderful antiphonal melodies will lend well to spacing the two sections of the choir a bit apart for a dramatic effect. This is one of those rare a cappella pieces that works really well for treble voices.

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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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CoverKidSong (SA) [level: Medium]
Stephen E. Caldwell
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1540 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

This medley of beloved children’s songs will be fun to sing, and is guaranteed to be a hit with the audience. Recommended for the advanced children's choirs.

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CoverKidSong (SATB) [level: Easy]
Stephen E. Caldwell
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1632 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

Liven up a concert with this delightful collection of children’s songs woven together here like a fine tapestry. The piece has proven to be a favorite of both singers and audiences.

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CoverKidSong (SSA) [level: Medium]
Stephen E. Caldwell
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1542 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Liven up a concert with this delightful collection of children’s songs woven together here like a fine tapestry. The piece has proven to be a favorite of both singers and audiences.

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CoverKling, Glöckchen, Kling! [level: Medium]
arr. Robert Sieving
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voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 189 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano - optional winds

This setting of the traditional German carol really sparkles! Robert Sieving's expressive piano accompaniment brings images of Christmas bells ringing, while the vocal lines cheerfully imitate one another. Use the German or English text for a delightful addition to your holiday concert.

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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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CoverKyrie [level: Medium]
Johann Michael Haydn, ed. by Michael Cleveland
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 236 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano, soloists

Optional solos combine with a beautiful expression of the classic form to provide a piece with educational and musical value.

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CoverKyrie eleison [level: Medium]
Randall Johnson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 821 | duration: 2:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

The composer skillfully creates great, effective music without divisi or excessive difficulty. The musicality of the piece is excellent, the harmonies and rhythms give it a contemporary feel, the vocal writing is superb. The limited tenor range makes the piece accessible for the junior high choir. Also available for TTBB or SSA.

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CoverKyrie eleison [level: Easy]
Randall Johnson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 887 | duration: 2:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

The musicality of this piece is excellent, with the harmonies and rhythms giving it a contemporary feel. Also available for SATB or TTBB.


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CoverLa Bonne Nouvelle [level: Easy]
arr. Robert Sieving
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voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 161 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, flute

A beautiful addition to the Christmas literature for treble voices. Features an obligato which may be played by any treble instrument, and a flowing piano accompaniment. Sing it in the original French, or using the alternate English version.

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CoverLake Song [level: Medium]
Paul Carey | Sharon Hansen Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 831 | duration: 4:00 | price: $1.70
accompaniment: piano

Set to a picturesque, thought provoking text by Colette Inez, the plaintive melody is joined by an artistic, colorful piano accompaniment. An unusual, beautiful piece for women.

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CoverLaudate Pueri [level: Easy]
Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 396 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, opt. flute/cello

Unison, two-part, and finally three-part writing combine with an excellent supportive and colorful accompaniment to make an outstanding concert piece. An optional conductor score and instrumental parts extend the accompaniment to piano, flute and cello.

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CoverLe Lion Amoureux [level: Medium]
Christopher Fox
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1622 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Treble choirs will delight in this jewel of a piece. To be sung in French, it tells the tale of a lion who fell in love.

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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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CoverLie Light [level: Medium]
Matthew Erpelding
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1324 | duration: 6:45 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Moderate ranges and the lack of divisi make this clever piece suitable for many choirs. Unique in its style, it will add special intrigue and drama to a concert. One listener described it perfectly with a single word: “cool.”

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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 Darkness (Golow an Tewlder) [level: Easy]
Joel Snyder & Jane Kozhevnikova
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1714 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

“Golow an Tewlder" (Cornish for "Light the Darkness") is derived from the early Celtic language of Cornwall, spoken in the Southwestern corner of Britain and related to Welsh and Breton. In this lovely lullaby we are encouraged to be forces of light in an all too often dark world. Singable and sincere, with a delightful melody and supportive piano accompaniment. A sweet addition to any program.

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CoverLittle Birch Tree [level: Easy]
arr. Sue Bohlin
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 757 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, opt. cello

The voices sing the melody throughout, with one short section where it is treated as a canon. The piano accompaniment captures the exciting movement of the dancing leaves of the birch tree. This folk melody was made famous by Tchaikovsky who used it the fourth movement of his Symphony no. 4.

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