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CoverEu e Vocé [level: Easy]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 379 | duration: 3:30 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: opt. percussion

Great rhythmic fun and involvement are possible in this delightful arrangement. The voices play a big part in the quasi-instrumental rhythm, and are joined by finger snaps, lap slaps, and hand claps in a rhythmic interlude that could also incorporate the audience and rhythm instruments.

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CoverEv'ry Time I Feel The Spirit [level: Medium]
arr. Allen Koepke
voicing: SATB/SSA | catalog number: SBMP 345 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Two choirs can join to have great fun with the joyful arrangement.

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CoverEvocation (Mon-Nee-Joh) [level: Medium]
Hye-Young Cho | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: January 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1780 | duration: c. 5'03 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

A gorgeous, lyrical new piece for mixed choirs with piano accompaniment by South Korean composer Hye-Young Cho. Sung in Korean, the phonetic pronunciation is written directly in the music for ease of learning and performing. The heart-wrenching poem is about a person who has lost a loved one and recalls the memory of this individual. As the years pass they may forget certain things, but they cannot, and will not, forget their loved one. Accessible and absolutely stunning!

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CoverExaltabo te [level: Medium]
Orlandus Lassus, ed. Kenneth Hannaford | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 3 | duration: 1:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A dramatic, energetic motet. This "performing" edition was prepared by Dr. Hannaford and includes a word by word translation of the text, a pronunciation guide, and directives for creating interpretive nuances for performance.

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CoverExsultate justi in Domino [level: Medium]
Brant Adams
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 172 | duration: 4:45 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

A wonderful concert opener or closer, or contest piece. Full of vitality and rhythmic interest. Also available for SA or TTBB.

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CoverExultate Justi in Domino [level: Difficult]
Hyun Kook
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1545 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Exuberant, creative, and unique all describe this outstanding setting of the Latin text. Program it to open or close a concert.

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CoverEzekiel [level: Difficult]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB/SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1267 | duration: 3:35 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

The double choir feature is designed to double the excitement of this outstanding arrangement. I toffers great fun for the singers as they “have at it.” Allow some space between the two choirs to add to the visual drama of the performance.

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CoverFamine Song [level: Medium]
VIDA, arr. Matthew Culloton
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 575 | duration: 5:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Written by a professional vocal quartet of women named VIDA, (http://moirasmiley.com) and inspired by the stories of Sudanese basket weavers who expressed the pain and hope experienced by those in the famine of the 1980s, this is a most unusual and fascinating song. Arranger Culloton has captured all the pathos of the original version. A proven audience pleaser. Also available for SSAA.

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CoverFear Not [level: Medium]
Daniel Schreiner
voicing: SATB div./SATB soloists | catalog number: SBMP 1228 | duration: 7:15 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

A song for our times, the text implores us to not be afraid. Drama is abundant in this superb composition. An excellent centerpiece for a program, four soloists add color and impact to the overall effect.

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CoverFeast for Christmas [level: Medium]
Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 15 | duration: 13:00
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price: $5.95 printed score - $3.95 ePrint
accompaniment: brass (3 trumpets, 3 trombones) or piano

5 sections: The Christmas Tree; Blow, blow thou winter wind; On Christmas Eve; Sweet dreams, form a shade; Make we joy now in this feast. Festive and very special! Choral Journal review: A wonderful work for the chamber choir, or the elite large choir.

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CoverFecit potentiam [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1343 | duration: 5:40 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: organ alone - or opt. strings, organ and piano



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CoverFiddler of Dooney, The [level: Medium]
Daniel J. Hall | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 748 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Set to a colorful poem by one of Ireland’s most beloved poets, William Butler Yeats, the composer dramatically brings the text alive with strong hints of Irish flavor along the way.

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CoverFill My Life with Spring [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 680 | duration: 4:50 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

Childs’ many fans will be pleased to discover this beautiful new piece. It was commissioned by the Vanderbilt Community Chorus to honor their beloved director, Pam Schneller, who was severely injured in an accident In LA during the ACDA National Convention.

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CoverFirst Noel, The [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 129 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Conceived as a processional, the choral parts are easy as the choir walks, and become dramatic to reach a rousing climax as the piece ends and the choir is in its place.

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CoverFly [level: Medium]
Sara Groves, arr. Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 903 | duration: 4:40 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

The love song ends, “When you love me there’s nothing I wouldn’t try, I might even fly.” A lovely contemporary song, arranged with taste, drama, and sensitivity.

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CoverFollow the Drinking Gourd [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1400 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Stacey strikes again with another dramatic winner. Need we say more!

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CoverFollow the Drinking Gourd [level: Medium]
arr. Allen Koepke
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 756 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

The composer has achieved great notoriety for his spiritual arrangements; his fans will delight to discover another great one. This setting is poignant with its message, and highly rhythmic in its design as it and builds to a dramatic conclusion. The text contains coded lyrics as is typical of many spirituals; their significance and meaning is documented in the printed score.

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CoverFollow the Drinking Gourd [level: Medium]
arr. Vicente Chavarria | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1319 | duration: 4:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella, drum

This action-packed arrangement of the popular folk song will be a concert favorite. A middle section labeled Allegro energico is loaded with rhythmic interest. After building to a dramatic climax, we are treated to an equally dramatic fade-out ending. Audiences will love this.

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CoverFootprints [level: Medium]
David Dickau | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 760 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The composer has chosen stanzas from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, A PSALM OF LIFE, creating a piece perfect for graduation or for celebrations honoring significant leaders. In addition to the octavo with piano, David Dickau has a version with symphonic band accompaniment; the latter is available directly from him.

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CoverForest of Loo, The [level: Medium]
Lee Ann Dresser
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 600 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

Whimsy abounds here. There's a monster in a cave in the Forest of Loo... Great fun.

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CoverForever Gone [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 990 | duration: 3:25 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

A plaintive song about love lost, delivered by one watching the ocean waves. The piano becomes those waves, supporting the tender, wishful love song. Contemporary in its style, with almost no divisi, many choirs will be drawn to this fine piece.

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

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

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CoverFreedom Come [level: Medium]
Ben Allaway
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 67 | duration: 5:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

In the style of a South African freedom song. Easy vocal writing and one or two soloists provide a dramatic uplifting experience. The words may be altered to suit the occasion, be it Christmas or a celebration of a special sort. Great audience appeal and an excellent concert closer. Also available for TTBB or SSAA.

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CoverFrom this House [level: Medium]
Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 225 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: percussion

Written as a sequel to Freedom Come; the mission now is to take the energy and strength of the community From this House out into the world. Features one soloist. A great closer.

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CoverFrom Where I Stood [level: Medium]
Joshua Shank | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 822 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

Mr. Shank again brings us great drama, challenging the singers to really get “into it.” Singers will revel in this wonderful piece set to a text by Edna Vincent Millay. The commissioning choir does a fine job with the recording.

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CoverGabriel's Message [level: Difficult]
arr. Joshua Shank | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB / solo quartet | catalog number: SBMP 644 | duration: 7:20 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

Notes from the composer: I see this carol as a scene: Mary sits in the dark when light gently breaks in the room as the angel Gabriel reveals himself and slowly unfolds his wings. (The opening phrase is meant to convey this.) The rest of the piece is essentially a quiet waltz of profound, inner joy between the angel and the maiden.

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

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

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CoverGarden’s Last Red Rose, The [level: Medium]
Brad Nix
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 930 | duration: 2:45 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: piano

The Sara Teasdale poem about love in autumn is set to a beautiful melody that travels from part to part sometimes sung alone in unison, other times with a counter melody.

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CoverGartan Mother's Lullaby [level: Medium]
arr. Neil Ginsberg
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 314 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

A jewel from the folk heritage of Ireland. The text generated great curiosity and a bit of research to uncover its unique meaning. A favorite of many Irish singers, choirs will love the melody, revel in the beauty of the haunting flute opening, the sweeping piano accompaniment, and the special meaning of this piece

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

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

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CoverGive Me Jesus [level: Easy]
arr. Ron Kauffmann
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 247 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: keyboard

Easy, yet very effective, this arrangement will appeal to high school choirs, and to church choirs with limited rehearsal time.

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CoverGloria [level: Medium]
Debra Lynn | Terry J. Barham Choral Series
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 480 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, opt. handbells

GLORIA was composed for choirs with substantially fewer male than female members. The piece presents opportunities for choirs to gain a sense of accomplishment and understanding: Themes are anticipated in the accompaniment making pitches easier to find and changes in patterns easier to remember. Short a cappella sections help give singers a sense of accomplishment and offer an effective chance in texture for listeners. The use of polyphony makes all parts important; unison singing adds to the strength of the piece.

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CoverGloucestershire Wassail [level: Medium]
arr. Paul French
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1354 | duration: 5:45 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano 4 hands

This arrangement has many possibilities for performance. The festive introduction presents the opportunity for a processional. Both the women and the men have verses of their own, inviting unique visual placement for each voicing group. An instrumental interlude before the final SATB verse offers the opportunity for all to process to their places for the remainder of the concert.

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

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

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

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

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CoverGo Down, Moses [level: Medium]
arr. Paul Carey | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 657 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano, shakers

A unique arrangement of this well known spiritual. The piano and shakers play a big role in setting the stage; a clever choral piece, not overly difficult, and very effective.

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CoverGo Forth From This House [level: Medium]
Rob Swenson
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1423 | duration: 5:20 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

The sacred text is one that can attend school, and the music is one that is both beautiful and memorable. Singers will love this piece because each section gets generous turns at singing the melody.

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CoverGo From Me [level: Difficult]
David Rossow
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voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1335 | duration: 4:51 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: A Cappella

The Elizabeth Browning poem dramatically comes to life in this excellent setting.

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CoverGo, Lovely Rose [level: Difficult]
Eric Whitacre
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 432 | duration: 3:33 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Re-issued in 2002 after some minor revisions by the composer. Stunningly beautiful. One of THE THREE FLOWER SONGS by Eric Whitacre.

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CoverGo, Tell it on the Mountain [level: Difficult]
arr. Joshua Shank
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 580 | duration: 4:05 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Striving to make the text of this well known Christmas spiritual vividly come to life, composer Shank has created an awesome arrangement which builds a mountain of sound before it ends quietly and poignantly announcing the news: Jesus Christ is Born. Don't miss this one if you have an outstanding, mature choir. Your audience will be moved to heartfelt silence and will leave the concert talking about this piece.

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CoverGo, Tell It on the Mountain [level: Medium]
arr. Stecey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1096 | duration: 2:40 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

A sprightly, festive arrangement of the favorite Christmas spiritual, this will have the audience sitting up and moving to the rhythm, the majestic final phrase perhaps bringing them up onto their feet.

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CoverGod Is Nigh ("Taps") [level: Medium]
General Daniel Butterfield, arr. Nicholas McKaig | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1198 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

“Taps” now can be sung! The elegant arrangement projects a rich harmonic palate before gently ending with the simplistic melody of a solo bugle. The programming possibilities where this could have a profound impact are numerous.

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CoverGod’s Grandeur [level: Difficult]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1263 | duration: 3:45 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

As is the title, the piece is grand in its scope. Designed to be a “wow” concert closer, this amazing piece requires a capable pianist and mature, adept singers.

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CoverGood News, the Chariot's Comin' [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: January 2022
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1651 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

Stacey Gibbs does it again, a fabulous setting of the Traditional setting of Good News, The Chariot’s coming!  his spirited setting of the favorite spiritual for a cappella mixed voices is easily learned and rhythmically accessible. An excellent concert or contest feature!

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CoverGood Trees [level: Medium]
Mary Ellen Haupert
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1281 | duration: 2:35 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

The story told here regarding the growing of good trees presents a subtle metaphor of similar challenges people face as they mature. Well-constructed musically, all parts get to share the spotlight and contribute.

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CoverGood-Night [level: Medium]
Matthew Emery | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1203 | duration: 3:25 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

A charming piece, the Paul Laurence Dunbar text paints a beautiful picture of an atmosphere conducive to a bringing on a pleasant night’s sleep.

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CoverGospel Plow [level: Medium]
Hans Bridger Heruth | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1598 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

This spiritual setting is destined to take its place among the great arrangements of all time. Highly rhythmic and ever energetic, it is a great concert closer or festival highlight.

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CoverGrace Before Sleep [level: Medium]
Susan LaBarr | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
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voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1005 | duration: 3:10 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Sara Teasdales poem of thanks inspired a beautiful, melodic setting by composer LaBarr. A quiet opening builds into a gorgeous, resounding climax before coming to a more reflective, thankful close. The piece could provide a tender, thoughtful ending to a concert, or be part of a theme of thanksgiving.

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Covergrandmother moon [level: Medium]
Eleanor Daley
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 683 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Set to a mystical text by a Mikmaq poet who lives on a small island in British Columbia, the lush harmonies and beautiful melody create a special mood.

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CoverGravitas [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
RELEASED: June 2021
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1649 | duration: c. 3:55 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Narverud's original text expresses the thought that while the weight of the cares of this world is very heavy, we can shine our light into the world to bring hope. Translated into Latin, this text is set with deep moments of harmonic complexity that open into shimmering statements that evoke the sense of gravity and light in a way that feels both ancient and modern. A dramatic and colorful concert work for mixed choirs!

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