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CoverClose Now Your Eyes [level: Easy]
Lane Johnson
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1772 | duration: 3'40 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

This advanced-level treble choir piece is lyrical and beautiful. Each vocal line is interesting and unique, and woven together with the charming piano accompaniment, this gentle lullaby will be a lovely addition to any concert.

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CoverCome Pretty Love [level: Medium]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 492 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

A modified round with added descant and hand clapping, this piece is loaded with excitement and spirit. Also available for SATB


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CoverCome Sleep [level: Difficult]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1098 | duration: 3:55 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

This prize-winning piece by the talented young Aussie composer has intrigued all who have heard it. Harmonically rich, it is a masterful example of how to create musical drama via great melodic interest combined with exquisite tonal shifts realized through superb voice leading.

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CoverCome un sacchetto [level: Medium]
Hyun Kook
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1596 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

This beautiful love song will be an elegant addition to a program. To be sung in Italian, the purity of the language adds to the sophistication of the music.

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CoverCome, Come Whoever You Are [level: Medium]
Giselle Wyers | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 853 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Set to a 13th century text by Jalaluddin Rumi, the composer says, “Despite its ancient origin, this text is surprisingly “current,” a hopeful and accepting call to community, as reflected in the words, “Come even if you have broken your vow a thousand times, come yet again, come.” A rhythmic piece with a 3+3+2 eighth note pattern providing the opening. Some clever shifting of tonalities adds interest to the piece.

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CoverComin’ Thro’ the Rye [level: Easy]
Ashley F. Nelson
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1238 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Put on your kilts laddies, this clever arrangement of the Scottish favorite will be a delight for audiences. Authentic in some of its language, a pronunciation guide is provided.

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CoverCompanioned [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1429 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

The poem suggests that memories are the special companion on this enchanted walk through nature. The poem is beautifully realized and will be a delight to sing.

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CoverCoo-Coo Bird [level: Medium]
arr. Alice Parker | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1222 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

A bluesy piano accompaniment leads the way, and a few well-orchestrated finger snaps give the singers the opportunity to be “cool.” This American folksong is now in a new “dress” and is a guaranteed delight for performers and audiences.

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CoverCooling Shadow, The [level: Medium]
Charlene Archibeque | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 27 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A pensive art song for the sensitive chorus. The text, by early American poet Anne Bradstreet, sets a mood which is exquisitely brought to realization in this little gem of a piece.

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CoverCornerstone [level: Medium]
Shawn L. Kirchner
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voicing: SATB / bar. / alto solo | catalog number: SBMP 747 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

The composer pulls out all the stops on this gospel piece. The piano part soars; the two soloists dramatically rise above the choir. Female and male choral trios give the piece authentic gospel style.

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CoverCoventry Carol [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes | Donald Brinegar Choral Series
voicing: SSATBB | catalog number: SBMP 599 | duration: 5:55 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: wind chimes, handbells

What would Christmas be without an arrangement by Ed Hughes! This one is delightful. Sing it in the round, from the balcony, as you process, or from the stage. Simply beautiful.

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CoverCoyote [level: Difficult]
David N. Childs
voicing: SSAATB | catalog number: SBMP 1441 | duration: 5:55 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: drum, gourd

The coyote is here described as a trickster, a coward who gave humankind the fire from its tail, and a loner brother-of-wolf. A drum adds rhythm and substance to the drama that is ever-present in this unique choral offering.

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CoverCradle Hymn [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen | Turtle Creek Chorale Choral Series
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voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1466 | duration: 5:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, optional strings

The Norwegian composer has created a beautiful, expressive piece set to a poem by the famous English hymn writer Isaac Watts. Sing it at Christmas or any time of the year.

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CoverCradle Hymn [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
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voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1163 | duration: 5:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, opt. strings

The Norwegian composer has created a beautiful, expressive piece set to a poem by the famous English hymn writer Isaac Watts. Sing it at Christmas or any time of the year.

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CoverCradle Hymn [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1260 | duration: 5:10 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, opt. strings

The Norwegian composer has created a beautiful, expressive piece set to a poem by the famous English hymn writer Isaac Watts. Sing it at Christmas or any time of the year. The treble version, published a year ago, was featured on the 2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert broadcast from Norway. The composer subsequently had many requests for a mixed voice version.

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CoverCripple Creek [level: Medium]
arr. Ken Berg
voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 968 | duration: 1:45 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Great foot-stomping fun abounds in this delightful arrangement of a Frolic Song from the Southern Mountains.

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CoverCrossing the Bar [level: Medium]
Michael J. Mills | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 994 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Winner of the 2010 American Choral Directors Association Raymond W. Brock Memorial Student Composition Contest, the piece was premiered to great acclaim at the 2011 ACDA National Convention. Set to a poem by Alfred Tennyson, the poet used the metaphor of an ocean sand bar to describe the barrier between life and death. In order to reach the shore, the ocean waves must crash against the sandbar, creating a sound that Tennyson describes as the “moaning of the bar.” Mills dramatically captures this text. An elegant piece for the mature choir.

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CoverCuckoo [level: Easy]
arr. Robert E. Heninger | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 11 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

An endearing American folksong, beautiful in its simplicity. This proven audience pleaser is a musical treasure that will appeal to choirs of all ages.

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CoverCuncti simus [level: Medium]
arr. Eric A. Johnson | Edith Copley Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 857 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

The text, in Spanish, tells the story of the Annunciation. Sing this lively, upbeat piece at Christmas and retain it for use after the holiday.

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CoverDa Coconut Nut [level: Medium]
Ryan Cayabyab | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 834 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

Phillipine composer/performer, Cayabyab created this whimsical piece extolling the worthiness of the coconut palm tree. Upbeat fun, this will be a crowd pleaser. Also available for TTBB

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CoverDa Coconut Nut [level: Medium]
arr. Randy Stenson, Ryan Cayabyab | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 844 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

arranged for TTBB by Randy Stenson from the St. Mary's International School in Tokyo, Japan. Phillipine composer/performer, Ryan Cayabyab created this whimsical piece extolling the worthiness of the coconut palm tree. Upbeat fun, this is a crowd pleaser. Also available for SATB

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CoverDadme albricias [level: Medium]
arr. Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 134 | duration: 1:36 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: harp/flute

A new setting of this favorite featuring exciting, virtuoso flute and harp accompaniment. It utilizes the original Castilian Spanish language and includes guidelines for pronunciation plus a pronunciation underlay, and an English translation. This is no. 1 of Tres Villancicos arr. Allaway.

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CoverDance for Love [level: Medium]
Z. Randall Stroope
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1387 | duration: 3:25 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

Master melodist Stroope is at his best with this delightful, charming composition. Set to a Civil War poem, we are implored to “dance for beauty, dance for laughter, dance for love, - soft falls the rain, bare feet dance me home.”

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CoverDance for Love [level: Medium]
Z. Randall Stroope | Turtle Creek Chorale Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1462 | duration: 3:25 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Master melodist Stroope is at his best with this delightful, charming composition. Set to a Civil War poem, we are implored to “dance for beauty, dance for laughter, dance for love, - soft falls the rain, bare feet dance me home.”

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CoverDance with the Birds [level: Difficult]
Hyun Kook | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: July 2022
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1695 | duration: c. 2’17” | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Welsh musician and poet Euan Tait’s lyric, one of his bird series, is magically set in this sparkling art song by Korean composer Hyun Kook. The composer focused the word ‘dance’ in the poem and added mystical atmosphere with whole tone scale in fast minuet style. This challenging work will give much achievement!

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CoverDansaron (E la don, don) [level: Medium]
arr. Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 136 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: harp/flute

A new setting of this favorite featuring exciting, virtuoso flute and harp accompaniment. It utilizes the original Catalon language and includes guidelines for pronunciation plus a pronunciation underlay, and an English translation. No. 3 Of Tres Villancicos, arr. Allaway.

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CoverDavid's Lamentation [level: Medium]
David von Kampen | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1397 | duration: 5:10 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: cello

A dramatic cello accompaniment sets the tone for this highly creative take on the famous text. At once serious and beautiful, this will add an interesting contrast to a program.

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CoverDavid's Lamentation [level: Difficult]
Joshua Shank | Donald Brinegar Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 416 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Beautiful, awesome, dramatic, tender-these are just some of the adjectives that describe this piece based on the biblical story of King David mourning the death of his son Absalom.

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CoverDear Sarah [level: Difficult]
James Syler | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 686 | duration: 8:14 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

The text is a poignant letter written by a young man to his wife during the Civil War just days before he was to be killed in the Battle of Bull Run. Great emotion runs deep in this fabulous piece.

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CoverDeck the Hall [level: Easy]
arr. Paul Stuart
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 259 | duration: 0:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: Finger Cymbal, Hand Drum

A short, highly rhythmic, madrigal-like setting. A great encore.

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CoverDeep River [level: Medium]
arr. Karen P. Thomas | Giselle Wyers Choral Series
voicing: SATB div | catalog number: SBMP 924 | duration: 4:25 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A glorious, dramatic and classy arrangement of this favorite. Suitable for the mature ensemble.

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CoverDer Gondelfahrer [level: Medium]
Franz Schubert, ed. Carl Zytowski | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 253 | duration: 2:45 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

One of Schubert's famous part-songs, here carefully edited with a word by word translation and a singable English text. Young men's groups will love the challenge of this piece.

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CoverDer Tanz [level: Medium]
Franz Schubert, arr. Drew Collins
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1155 | duration: 1:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

Schubert’s famous, buoyant piece for mixed voices is now available in a tastefully arranged treble version, the original German now joined by a second verse in English.

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CoverDiffusa est gratia [level: Difficult]
Vytantas Miskinis | Baltic Series edited by Vance Wolverton
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 521 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

The Lithuanian composer has created a beautiful contemporary motet featuring chant-like melodies, a dramatic climax, and a hushed ending.

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CoverDivine Image, The [level: Medium]
Joshua Shank
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 491 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

Spine-tingling drama abounds in this setting of the William Blake poem. Without resorting to extreme ranges or extensive divisi, composer Shank has created a piece within the reach of average choirs and worthy of the finest choirs.

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CoverDo Not Go Gentle [level: Difficult]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1064 | duration: 5:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The famous Dylan Thomas poem is given impassioned treatment with soaring melodies and dramatic harmonies. This one will give the audience goose bumps.

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CoverDobryi Vechir! (Good Night) [level: Easy]
Roman Yakub
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1725 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, opt. sleigh bells

A great new addition to any holiday concert! Translated as "Good Night" and "Happy Holidays", this original Ukrainian carol for mixed choirs with piano and optional sleigh bells is bursting with winter wonder and joyful holiday spirit!  Accessible ranges for all, melodic,  intuitive, and uplifting. A feel-good winter song for mixed choirs of any age!

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CoverDona nobis pacem [level: Medium]
Joshua Spacht
voicing: SATB, SA solos | catalog number: SBMP 1279 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, opt. strings

A mini-masterpiece, two soloists and an elegant piano accompaniment add substance and interest to this special setting of the beloved text. After a chant-like beginning, the piece grows in intensity, ending with all involved in the hushed, reverent ending.

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CoverDone Made My Vow [level: Difficult]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1770 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

Another powerful Traditional Spiritual arrangement from Stacey Gibbs for divisi mixed choirs, unaccompanied. Rhythmic, exciting, and powerful! A great sacred choice for contests and festival choirs, and a strong way to end a concert.

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CoverDone Made My Vow to the Lord [level: Medium]
Marques L. A. Garrett
voicing: SSAATTBB | catalog number: SBMP 841 | duration: 3:15 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

The talented arranger brings his own special nuance to this spiritual. The women start, then the men have a turn; joining together they build the spiritual to a grand conclusion. Based on a traditional spiritual.

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CoverDormi Jesu [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 1357 | duration: 6:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Awesome best describes this composition. Fine choirs will delight in performing this splendid piece. The solos optionally can be performed by a small group.

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CoverDown by the Riverside [level: Medium]
arr. Merrilee Webb
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 216 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

An upbeat, fun arrangement.



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CoverDown by the Riverside [level: Easy]
arr. Brant Adams
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 232 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

This piece is sure to bring your audience to their feet! The vocal parts are supported, though not doubled, by the piano part.Conductors will want to add this piece to their library, in the folder marked, "absolute winner!" Also available for SA or TTBB.

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CoverDown by the Riverside [level: Medium]
American Folk song, arr. Brant Adams | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 678 | duration: 5:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

Excitement all the way with this substantial, upbeat arrangement. The Ohio State men added some more excitement with the addition of a drum—great in performance, tho the recording didn’t quite do it justice. Also available for SA or SATB.

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CoverDown by the Salley Gardens [level: Difficult]
arr. Tim Harbold
RELEASED: March 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1717 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

A gorgeous new take on a well-known traditional Irish Folk Song. A cappella, with full eight-part divisi throughout. Lush harmonies and a flowing, memorable melody make this a stunning and unique setting. "Sing in" the spring season with this new elegant arrangement for advanced mixed ensembles.

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CoverDown in the Red River Valley [level: Easy]
arr. William L. Ballenger | Robert J. Ward Choral Series
voicing: TB | catalog number: SBMP 327 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Down in the Valley and The Red River Valley combine for a thoughtful, expressive arrangement. This romantic setting will have great appeal for male choirs and their audiences. Also available for SA.

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CoverDown in the River to Pray [level: Medium]
arr. Matthew Culloton | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1154 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

This fine a cappella arrangement sounds fresh from the Appalachian mountains. Treble choirs will delight in singing this popular folk song.

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CoverDown in the Valley to Pray [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Cleveland
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 477 | duration: 1:35 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

This spiritual was featured in the movie, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” For the film, the title and text was changed to Down to the River to Pray. To be sung with great fervor , the melody is in the pentatonic mode. Also available for SATB.

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CoverDream Ship, The [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1079 | duration: 6:50 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano, cello

Great imagination on the part of poet Eugene Field is brought to well-crafted musical life by the composer. The choir opens with the unpitched sounds of the wind blowing over a gentle sea, with the ghostly dream ship of our sleep appearing in the form of a cello accompanied by whimsical notes from the piano. Great drama unfolds as our dreams, thrilling and mysterious, build to a dramatic climax, and then recede back into the wind and sea sounds, now with a soulful cello and a pensive piano. The length and drama of this piece make it a wonderful centerpiece for a concert.

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CoverDreams [level: Medium]
Cristine Temple-Evans
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1512 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

Everyone gets a turn at singing the melody making this a delightful piece for the singers and interesting for the listener.

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