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CoverI Lift My Eyes [level: Medium]
Sam Ritter
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1473 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

A creative and often festive piano part helps to lift the eyes in this elegant setting of the beloved text.

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CoverI Lift My Eyes [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 658 | 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. Not difficult, this piece will be an interesting challenge for teenagers through mature adults.

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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 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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CoverI See the Heaven’s Glories Shine [level: Medium]
Andrea Ramsey
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1063 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The singers get to shine in this majestic piece set to a poem by Emily Bronte. An outstanding showpiece. Also available for SATB or SSAA.

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Coveri thank You God [level: Difficult]
David N. Childs | Paul Head Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1325 | duration: 5:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

Majestic in scope, this is a dramatic setting of this beloved text. Opening with 4-part writing, it matures to 5-parts with solos by a soprano and tenor, then features a short double choir section before the impassioned 6-part ending. Large choirs will delight in the challenges and rewards of this splendid piece.

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Coveri thank You God [level: Medium]
J. D. Frizzell | Lori Hetzel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1330 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano, cello

Drama abounds in this outstanding setting of this beloved text. The piano and cello provide the introduction. The singers deliver the profound text reaching a glorious climax, only to be followed by a whisper assignment while the cello improvises according to a plan. The ending unites all the forces for a reflective and calm conclusion. This one is guaranteed to add intrigue to a program.

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Coveri thank You God [level: Medium]
J. D. Frizzell | Lori Hetzel Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1331 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, cello

Drama abounds in this outstanding setting of this beloved text. The piano and cello provide the introduction, the women alone then have their say followed by the men. Coming together, the singers deliver the profound text reaching a glorious climax, only to be followed by a whisper assignment while the cello improvises according to a plan. The ending unites all the forces for a reflective and calm conclusion. This one is guaranteed to add intrigue to a program.

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CoverI Will Lift Mine Eyes to the Hills [level: Easy]
David N. Childs | David N. Childs Sacred Choral Series
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 667 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: keyboard

Unison then 2 parts with some treble divisi at the end, the composer has set a beautiful melody with everyone getting a turn at it.


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CoverI'm A-Rollin' [level: Medium]
arr. Paul Rardin | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 475 | duration: 4:40 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

Rardin again creates an upbeat winner. A great closer. Also available for TTBB.

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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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CoverIlkley Moor [level: Medium]
arr. Carolyn Welch | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1450 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

This hilarious song comes to us by way of Halifax., England. End your concert with this, perhaps adding some movement to illuminate the extraordinary message of the song, and you are guaranteed a hit.

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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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CoverIn Dulci Jubilo [level: Medium]
Michael Touchi
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 174 | duration: 3:12 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

An artistic addition to the Christmas literature. Based on a 14th century German carol, the accessible choral writing is enhanced by a highly creative accompaniment.

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CoverIn Judah’s Land [level: Medium]
Appalachian Carol, arr. Michael Eglin | Nathan J. Kreitzer Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 876 | duration: 3:45 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A stylish arrangement of this charming carol.

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CoverIndodana [level: Medium]
arrangers: Raif Schmitt and Michael Barrett | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
BEST SELLER
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1438 | duration: c. 3:50 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

This highly dramatic traditional African song was arranged by two South African composers, both experts in this genre of music. A best seller in SATB, treble voices now get their turn with this beloved piece from the SBMP catalog. 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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CoverInstruments of Praise [level: Medium]
Allen Koepke | Charlotte Adams Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 156 | duration: 2:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

A dramatic setting of Psalm 150 suitable for concert or church use.

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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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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 Been Buked, Children! [level: Medium]
arr. Rollo Dilworth
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 550 | price: $2.40
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 SSA.

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CoverJericho! [level: Medium]
arr. Reginal Wright
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1560 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The walls of Jericho come alive with a fresh take on the beloved spiritual. A dramatic ending makes this ideal for a closer or an encore.

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CoverJesu und Maria [level: Easy]
arr. Jay Broeker
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 549 | duration: 3:53 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

Jay Broeker magically weaves plainchant into this tuneful carol.

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CoverJoy [level: Medium]
Hans Bridger Heruth | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1392 | duration: 5:00 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano 4 hands

Four hands on the keyboard give great rhythmic support to this dramatic piece. A superb festival offering for the large choir, it is guaranteed to brighten any program.

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CoverJoy to All the World [Rental Only] [level: Medium]
Craig Bohmler | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 99 | duration: 10:00
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price: $6.95 Printed Choral Score | $4.95 ePrint Choral Score
accompaniment: orchestra or piano

A colorful piece for the holiday season including traditional songs from many countries and ending with a powerful and joyous rendition of Joy to the World.

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CoverJoy to the World [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Culloton | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 806 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: optional flute

An elegant arrangement, made interesting and fresh with rhythmic variation, and a flute part that soars above the choir. (Note: there were some minor revisions to the beginning and ending after the recording was made)

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CoverJubilate [level: Difficult]
Martin Ramroth | Paul Head Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1113 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Marked by compelling rhythms, many canonic passages, and short melodic fragments, this piece will challenge and delight singers and fascinate audiences.

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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: Easy]
Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 622 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Unison, two-part, and three-part writing make this a fun piece to both learn and to sing. A gloriously jubilant setting of 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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CoverJubilate Deo [level: Medium]
Juan Ignacio Norońa | Edith Copley Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1617 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

The Argentine composer has created an exciting setting of this beloved text. Take this to a festival and it will be a winner, or feature it as an opener or closer for your concert.

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CoverKumbaya [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1494 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Master arranger of spirituals, Mr. Gibbs has done it again with this special rendition of beloved Kumbaya.

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CoverKumbaya [level: Easy]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 405 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

A fun, upbeat, different treatment of this favorite campfire song. The piano gives it real oomph. Enjoy!


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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 & Gloria (from Missa Brevis) [level: Medium]
Kristina Vasiliauskaite | Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 263 | duration: 1:35 & 1:50 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: keyboard

The first two parts of a stunning Missa Brevis for women.

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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: Medium]
Randall Johnson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 839 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

The composer skillfully creates a lot of 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. Also available for SATB 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: Medium]
arr. Robert Sieving
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 724 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, flute

A beautiful arrangement for the Christmas season. The popularity of the treble version inspired the creation of this mixed voice setting. Sing it in the original French, or using the alternate English version.

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CoverLacrymosa [level: Medium]
Mozart, arr. Michael Cleveland
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 297 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

From Mozart's REQUIEM. Scored originally for mixed choir and strings, composer Cleveland has created a beautiful setting for four-part treble chorus with keyboard accompaniment.

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CoverLaudate Dominum [level: Medium]
Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 386 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

A great festival or concert piece. Rhythmic, exciting and well designed, a winner.



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CoverLaudate nomen ejus [level: Medium]
Nancy Hill Cobb | Bowling Green State University Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1382 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

Jubilate rings true in this dramatic setting. A great closer or opener, it will add great spirit to any program.

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CoverLaudate Pueri [level: Easy]
Nancy Hill Cobb
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 395 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano, opt. flute/cello

Unison, two-part, four-part, and finally five-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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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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CoverLaudate Pueri [level: Medium]
Mendelssohn, ed. Eklund | Peter A. Eklund Choral Series
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 433 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The master composer's outstanding piece has been arranged for men's voices, the organ part adapted for piano.


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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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CoverLemoga Aming’a [level: Easy]
arr. David O. Akombo
RELEASED: February 2024
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1775 | duration: c. 2'19 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella, see below notes for optional percussion

A spiritual song from the Luo people of Kenya, this arrangement is highly accessible and authentic. With or without percussion, it has simple harmonies, plenty of repetition, conservative vocal ranges, and many teaching moments that make it great for choirs of all ages. A phonetic pronunciation guide and word-for-word translation of the Luo language is provided in the octavo. Fun to rehearse and perform, your choirs will want to sing this one again and again!

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