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CoverO Magnum Mysterium [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 211 | duration: 3:40 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella

A contemporary motet using the Latin text and including the chant. Suitable for a good high school choir or beyond.

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CoverO nata lux [level: Medium]
Ben Sides
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1361 | duration: 3:40 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

This is a beautiful setting of the Latin text, with a dramatic climax, a tender ending. and along the way, much melodic interest in all parts.

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CoverO sacrum convivium [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 627 | duration: 5:00 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: a cappella

David Child's first published piece for men! Opening with the unison chant, then progressing to a short section for a small group or octet, the full group makes a hushed entrance which builds to the final full-voiced "alleluia." Great drama here.

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CoverO sacrum convivium [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1259 | duration: 5:45 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Lush, dense chords, and beautiful, soaring melodies are the hallmarks of this special composition. Commissioned by one of Denmark’s premier choirs, it is a welcome addition to the world of choral literature.

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CoverOh Beloved [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. sop/tenor solos | catalog number: SBMP 1373 | duration: 6:10 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Soprano and tenor soloists are featured in this beautiful love song, the choir tastefully accompanying them, then taking center stage with their own special melodies. The newly-engaged composer here shows he is greatly qualified to compose from the heart!

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CoverOh Earth [level: Medium]
Evan Hammell
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1515 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Oh earth, oh dewy mother, breathe on us
Something of all thy beauty and thy might,”
So begins this dramatic musical tribute to earth. Audiences will love this piece.
A programming idea: open AND close with this, letting it come around again.

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CoverOh, my love's like a red, red rose [level: Easy]
R. Scott Coulter | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SSA / unison men | catalog number: SBMP 4 | duration: 2:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

Unison men sing the melody; the women have a 3 part obbligato above them. A very popular piece with all age groups.

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CoverOh, What a Beautiful City [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1054 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

The master arranger of spirituals has created a special rendering of this beloved piece. It has a glorious ending, making it a great closer for a concert or a stunning addition to church repertoire.

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CoverOne Household, High and Low [level: Medium]
Andrew Maxfield | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1436 | duration: 1:50 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Composed in the style of a Sacred Harp piece, this one really cooks. The melody lies in the tenor, and can be doubled at the octave as can the soprano part, thereby creating a delightful six parts. The Wendell Berry text ends “and all the earth shall sing.” May it be so!

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CoverOnly Light, Only Love [level: Medium]
arr. Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 840 | duration: 4:30 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

The text, taken from a sermon by Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.”

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CoverPamugun [level: Difficult]
Francisco F. Feliciano | Charlene Archibeque Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 451 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

A showpiece by a renowned Filipino composer. For the advanced choir.

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CoverPeace [level: Medium]
Aaron Pike | International Orange Chorale Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 987 | duration: 4:50 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The text, discovered on a memorial in London, memorializes those who gave their lives to preserve peace in our world. A dramatic, and beautiful setting with a quiet, thought provoking ending.

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CoverPear Tree, The [level: Medium]
Sheena Phillips
voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1067 | duration: 2:40 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A rollicking, fun Scottish song telling of a bit of failed moonlight romance under a pear tree thanks to two young lads up in the tree armed with a supply of pears. The text is flavored with a bit of authentic Scottish pronunciation and some nonsense syllables, the latter leading up to the moral of the story: “Don’t go courtin’ under a pear tree.”

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CoverPentatonic Alleluia, A [level: Easy]
Ross Whitney
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 137 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The one word text, "Alleluia,” is treated aleatorically to create an ethereal, mesmerizing effect. Outstanding in a reverberant church or hall. A great opener. Also available for SSAATBB.

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CoverPentatonic Alleluia, A [level: Easy]
Ross Whitney
voicing: SSAATBB | catalog number: SBMP 444 | price: $1.75
accompaniment: a cappella

The one word text, "Alleluia,” is treated aleatorically to create an ethereal, mesmerizing effect. Outstanding in a reverberant church or hall. A great opener. Also available for SA.

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CoverPeople, Look East [level: Medium]
arr. Drew Collins | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 732 | duration: 1:45 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano

An upbeat, charming, tho lesser known carol, this is a very flexible arrangement. It can be sung by a quartet or a chorus, a cappella or accompanied - an optional piano or harp accompaniment appears in the score; the arranger offers many suggestions for adding instrumental color to the piece; and both an English text and the original French text are included.

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CoverPie Jesu [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1550 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Choose to perform the accompanied version of Pie Jesu, or now choose the option of performing an cappella version.

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CoverPlenty Good Room [level: Medium]
arr. René Clausen
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 536 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Guaranteed to bring down the house, this arrangement really swings with classy jazz elements including a scat soloist (the part is written out in the score).

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CoverPoor Wayfaring Stranger [level: Medium]
arr. Shane Warby
voicing: SSAA/solo | catalog number: SBMP 418 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A beautiful arrangement written for the Brigham Young University Women's Chorus.

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CoverPotter’s Clay [level: Difficult]
Paul Fowler | Sharon Hansen Choral Series
voicing: SSSSAA | catalog number: SBMP 860 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.70
accompaniment: a cappella

A fascinating piece for the advanced women’s choir. The text by Naomi C. Rose was inspired by Tibetan culture; the potter’s clay is likened to one's life as it changes day to day. The piece opens with the intonation of a mantra, the latter becoming the thread that dramatically ties the piece together.

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CoverPrayer [level: Medium]
Vijay Singh
voicing: SSATB | catalog number: SBMP 1143 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

The composer brings fresh creative drama to the famous St. Francis of Assisi text. A fine concert piece, the originality of this setting will intrigue listeners.

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CoverPreguntale a ese mar [level: Medium]
Inocente Carreno | Jerry McCoy Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 301 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

A Venezuelan madrigal by a distinguished composer. Beautiful and reflective, it tells the sad love story of a man and a mermaid.

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CoverQuest of the Kings [level: Medium]
arr. Jacob Narverud
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1183 | duration: 3:20 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

We Three Kings is here treated to a highly imaginative, dramatic arrangement. A great concert piece, it also offers the possibility of functioning as a processional.

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CoverRain, Rain! [level: Difficult]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1765 | duration: c. 2'18 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

This energetic four-part treble piece will add excitement and contrast to any program. With an original “rainy day” text by Australian composer Daniel Brinsmead, this piece is challenging to learn but great fun to perform. Sound effects, body percussion, and varied rhythmic articulations will keep your singers on their toes while enchanting the audience. Unique!

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CoverReapers All with Their Sharp Sickles, The [level: Medium]
Elisha West, arr. Seth Houston | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB/sop solos | catalog number: SBMP 996 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

Based on the American 18th century folk hymn Meditation, the text uses the metaphor of harvest for death and the second coming. A picturesque, dramatic piece, it opens with a lone soprano singing the folk-style melody, and builds to layers of singers proclaiming the message.

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CoverRed River Valley [level: Medium]
arr. Timothy Jon Tharaldson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: TTBB/bar. solo | catalog number: SBMP 886 | duration: 4:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A gorgeous arrangement of this beloved folk song.

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CoverReuben and Rachel [level: Medium]
William Gooch, arr. Andrew Larson | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 810 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano

This comical ballad has a folksy feel as it tells the ridiculous love tale of these characters. The sprightly and rhythmic piano part adds its own bit of fun to the mix.

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CoverRide the Chariot [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Lori Hetzel Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1202 | duration: 2:50 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Lots of up-beat rhythm and drama make for a thrilling performance potential for this special a cappella arrangement.

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CoverRide the Chariot [level: Difficult]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1759 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: a cappella

Now available for mixed choirs, this well-known Traditional Spiritual comes alive with a plethora of upbeat rhythms and drama in this lively setting. As can be expected from Stacey Gibbs's spiritual arrangements, a thrilling performance is sure to be given!

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CoverRise Up Shepherd [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB - 2 tenor soloists | catalog number: SBMP 1437 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The audience will “rise up” after hearing this! There is plenty of drama with two solo tenors taking turns at embellishing the exuberant choir.

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CoverRockin’ Jerusalem [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1164 | duration: 2:10 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Another dramatic arrangement from talented, Mr. Gibbs, this has great rhythmic drive, lots of interplay among the voices, and a powerful ending. Yes, it really rocks!

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CoverRytmus [level: Medium]
Ivan Hrusovsky
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 319 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: a cappella

One of three etudes by the venerable Slovak composer. These pieces will have great interest for choirs seeking something exciting and different for their repertoire. Rhythmic and harmonic challenges provide the interest, while brief Latin-based phrases make up the highly accessible text.

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CoverSalve Regina [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 248 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

A truly gorgeous setting of this text.



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CoverSanctus [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1580 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

This hauntingly beautiful piece is taken from the composer’s Missa de Cinque Terre. Give it a good acoustic and the whispered special effects will come to life and the melodies will soar.

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CoverSantiana [level: Medium]
arr. Sean Barnette | Kyle Pederson Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1764 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: percussion - Timbales, Congas (2)

“Santiana” is a sea shanty dating back to the 1850s, and is most likely inspired by the events of the Mexican-American War. The shanty gained a newfound popularity recently with a rise in sea shanties on social media. This awesome new Tenor-Bass choir arrangement contains an opening duet and is accompanied by rocking percussion (Timbales and Congas). Sung in both English and French, an IPA pronunciation guide is included in the score. Great fun for any concert or honor choir festival!

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CoverSan’bonani/Namhla Kudibene [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Barrett
voicing: SATB - 2 T solos | catalog number: SBMP 1422 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

A typical greeting in the Zulu culture, San’bonani is written with the call-and-response technique so strongly associated with traditional South African music. The soloists can be male or female and can take their time when performing their parts. This song can be used as an introduction to a program. It is intended to welcome the audience. The response from the choir “Hololo hololo” is jubilant and may contain ululating and other traditional African noises. Simple hand gestures and waving towards the audience are appropriate. The choir may choose to walk onto stage while singing this piece. For an authentic performance, see the Tuks Camerata performance on YouTube.

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CoverSan’bonani/Namhla Kudibene [level: Medium]
arr. Michael Barrett
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1499 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Here we have a medley of two upbeat songs. San’bonani is a traditional greeting song in the Zulu Culture and Namhla Kudibene is a war song from the Xhosa culture. They pair nicely, both dramatic in their impact.

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CoverSednalo e Djore dos [level: Difficult]
arr. Sara Shakliyan
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 514 | duration: 3:05 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

The Bulgarian/American composer has chosen a fun-filled popular folk song from her native land to set for the adventuresome choir. The Bulgarian text is quite repetitive and the pronunciation easy since the vowels are pure as in Italian with the exception of one word. Fast and dance like, the piece starts innocently and ends in a giant flourish.

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CoverSeeds [level: Medium]
Andrew Miller |
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1130 | duration: 4:45 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The composer turned poet to create this profound piece that challenges the world to take care of the children. Musically dramatic, with a text that is thought-provoking, it is worthy of consideration on all levels, both as a message and as special music.

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CoverShady Grove [level: Medium]
arr. James Owen Bowyer
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1489 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Upbeat fun, this lively tune will be a bright spot in a program.

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CoverShall We Gather at the River [level: Medium]
Robert Lowrey, arr. Matthew Culloton | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SSATBB | catalog number: SBMP 849 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

The arranger has created an elegant, beautiful setting of this well known melody that will work well in the concert hall, or the church.

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CoverShine [level: Medium]
Timothy Snyder
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1104 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

The Walt Whitman text celebrates the glow of friendship as it “shines” in the warmth of the “great sun.” Harmonically colorful and tuneful, choirs will delight in the power of this stunning piece.

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CoverShojojee [level: Easy]
arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 276 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Shojojee is the name of a Japanese temple. It is also the name of a raccoon-like animal with a big stomach! This traditional Japanese piece is easy and very effective. The repetitive Japanese text is not difficult to master. Handbells, hand chimes or any pitched mallet instrument add color along with a small drum.

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CoverShut De Do [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1627 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

The well-known song Shut de Do! has been arranged in combination with an original melody and Swahili text to create a multicultural celebration that is simply dynamic. Powerful harmonies and rhythmic patterns set up the choral texture and plenty of repetition which make it easy to learn and effective to perform.

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CoverSilent Land, The [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 863 | duration: 5:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A tender, elegant piece, with beautiful melodies as one has come to expect from David Childs.

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CoverSilent Night [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Nathan J. Kreitzer Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1270 | duration: 3:30 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

Looking for a special arrangement that will energize singers and impress audiences, this is it.

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CoverSimple Gifts [level: Easy]
Joseph Brackett arr. Ashley F. Nelson
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1217 | duration: 2:15 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

This stylish a cappella arrangement of this favorite tune provides a variety of programming opportunities.

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CoverSimple Gifts [level: Medium]
arr. Amy Dalton
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 302 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: SSAA

The traditional Shaker hymn is given a fresh, appealing treatment. The Brigham Young University Women’s Chorus premiered it, recorded it, and loved it. You will too.

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CoverSing Unto the Sky [level: Medium]
Karen Marrolli | Kyle Pederson Choral Series
RELEASED: July 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1742 | duration: c. 3'00 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: Hand Drum

This bold and exciting new piece by composer Karen Marrolli was inspired by the wild beauty of the High Desert of New Mexico. The delicate relationship between resources and inhabitants in this area of the world highlights our responsibility to be good stewards of the Earth. The music begins simply and builds throughout, illustrating both a growing urgency and a growing and varied chorus of voices coming together to give thanks. SATB a cappella, with a hand drum, this hearty new work makes for an excellent concert/festival opener or processional. The composer provides opportunities in the score for optional solos/small groups, hand claps, and stomps.

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CoverSinner Man [level: Medium]
arr. Matthew Culloton | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1059 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A clever arrangement of this minor key American folk song, it often plays the women against the men, and vice versa, as they tell the story of “where you gonna run to,” thereby creating drama and fun as the story evolves. Conservative ranges and little divisi make this accessible to many choirs.

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