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CoverSilent Night [level: Medium]
Gruber, arr. Bud Bisbee
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 709 | duration: 3:10 | price: $1.85
accompaniment: piano

A beautiful setting for the children’s choir. Both German and English verses are featured. A duet obbligato adds to this special arrangement.

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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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CoverSince I Laid My Burden Down [level: Medium]
arr. Kyle Pederson
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voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1563 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

This piece pairs two iconic melodies--Glory, Glory Hallelujah and the chorus of Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory, set in a driving gospel/blues groove. An energetic piano adds to the excitement.

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CoverSince I Laid My Burden Down [level: Medium]
arr. Kyle Pederson
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voicing: TTB | catalog number: SBMP 1618 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

Upbeat and lively, this great closer is bound to bring the audience to their feet.

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CoverSing a New Song [level: Easy]
Deborah Nuss
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 70 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: opt. trumpet, tambourine

Especially appropriate for worship celebrations. A dancelike piece with great flare. The vocal writing is easy.

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CoverSing We Now Noel! [level: Medium]
arr. Robert Pherigo | Janeal Krehbiel Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 729 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano, flute

Traditional French carol, arranged by Robert Pherigo Unison, 2 and 3 part writing make this accessible to many choirs. The text is in English.

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CoverSing We Now of Christmas [level: Medium]
arr. Brant Adams
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 141 | duration: 5:10 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano

A wonderful medley of Christmas favorites: Sing We Now of Christmas, He Is Born the Divine Christ Child, Lo How A Rose E’er Blooming.


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CoverSinnuh, Please Don’ Let This Harvest Pass [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1337 | duration: 5:00 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: a cappella

Mr. Gibbs has done it again, and again, and yet again, creating extra special, highly creative arrangements. What has become his signature ending is here evident, the voices building to a dramatic conclusion making this a great concert closer.

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CoverSit Down Servant [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1135 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

Composer Gibbs lends his magic touch to this favorite spiritual giving us a fresh approach that is bound to please both singers and audiences.

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CoverSit Down Servant [level: Medium]
arr. Stacey V. Gibbs | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1368 | duration: c. 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Four part harmony with divisi only at the spectacular ending, men’s groups small and large can enjoy this spirited arrangement.

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CoverSleep Now [level: Medium]
Joseph Piontek
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SSA(A) | catalog number: SBMP 1783 | duration: 3'55 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano with optional harp

James Joyce’s well-known poem is beautifully set to music in this lovely new lullaby for treble choirs with piano and optional harp. A stunning showcase piece for winter concerts, contests, or choral festivals, the choral writing is lush and the text is heartwarming. The glorious piano accompaniment and heavenly harp writing is the icing on the cake.

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CoverSomebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door [level: Medium]
Traditional, arr. Kevin S. Foster
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1008 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

The arranger has taken clever to the top of the charts with this arrangement. An audience participation clap-fest is part of the mix. A tenor solo on occasion highlights the melody. A slow, tender beginning is soon replaced by fast and rhythmic fun. This one will bring the house down. Also available for SATB.

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CoverSomebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door [level: Medium]
Traditional, arr. Kevin S. Foster
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1010 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

The arranger has taken clever to the top of the charts with this arrangement. An audience participation clap-fest is part of the mix. A soprano solo on occasion highlights the melody. A slow, tender beginning is soon replaced by fast and rhythmic fun. This one will bring the house down. Also available for TTBB.

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CoverSong of Faith [level: Difficult]
Mikael Carlsson
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1208 | duration: 4:20 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

Soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and a wide range of dynamics are the hallmarks of this gorgeous Song of Faith. The text is from Micah 7: 7-8. The composer, with close ties to Sweden’s film industry, herein shows his penchant for drama.

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CoverSpiritus Sanctus [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SSAAA | catalog number: SBMP 1530 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Known for his sensitive arrangements of great texts, composer Brinsmead now turns to Latin for an upbeat, highly rhythmic setting worthy of being called Spiritus. Not abandoning his talent for great melodies, they are plentiful here, with all voice parts getting their turn. This stunning piece would make a fine concert opener.

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CoverSpiritus Sanctus [level: Medium]
Daniel Brinsmead | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1336 | duration: 2:15 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Known for his sensitive arrangements of great texts, composer Brinsmead now turns to Latin for an upbeat, highly rhythmic setting worthy of being called Spiritus. Not abandoning his talent for great melodies, they are plentiful here, with all voice parts getting their turn. This stunning piece would make a fine concert opener.

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CoverStand by Me, Lord [level: Medium]
Tindley, arr. Ruth Butterfield-Winter | Daniel Hughes Choral Series
voicing: SATB/solo | catalog number: SBMP 864 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

Stand By Me, Lord has been arranged and recorded in different forms by many gospel singers, including Elvis Presley. This arrangement was inspired by the Mavis Staples version where she sings unaccompanied on two tracks, to create an aleatoric duet with herself. The opening phrases are sung by the solo voice. As the chorus joins in, the arrangement builds to a strong climax, which is followed by a beautiful and hopeful conclusion, sung once again by the solo voice.

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CoverSteal Away [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 94 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

Effectively combines a chant with the beloved spiritual.

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CoverSteal Away [level: Medium]
arr. J. Edmond Hughes
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 429 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The traditional spiritual is joined by the liturgical Kyrie chant for a stunning concert piece.


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CoverSuper flumina Babylonis [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 797 | duration: 4:55 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: a cappella

A special a cappella show piece for the treble choir.

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CoverSvjati Boze - Holy God [level: Medium]
Lisa Milena Simikic | Donald Brinegar Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 467 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Dedicated to those who suffered as the result of the bombing of Kosovo, this dramatic piece will appeal to advanced choirs. Not difficult, it does require vocal maturity. The title translation: Holy God. One phrase is in the Slavonic language, all others are in English

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CoverSweet dreams, form a shade [level: Medium]
Emma Lou Diemer
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 18 | duration: 3:05 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A moving, bittersweet lullaby sung by a mother who compares her sleeping child to the Christ Child. This sensitive piece has a beautiful melody which passes from soprano to tenor to alto. It will provide a lovely contrast for your Christmas program.

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CoverSwing Low, Sweet Chariot [level: Medium]
Ashley Nelson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SSA or TTB | catalog number: SBMP 1261 | duration: 2:35 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

This arrangement really swings as it creatively generates a feeling that it is being improvised. Not difficult, it will be within the reach of most treble or male choirs.

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CoverTantum Ergo [level: Medium]
Corin Overland
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 378 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

A beautiful setting with arching phrases and delicate feeling.



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CoverTantum ergo [level: Medium]
Franz Schubert, ed. Peter A. Eklund | Peter A. Eklund Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 763 | duration: 4:10 | price: $1.65
accompaniment: piano or organ; opt. brass

An elegant piece. Wonderful for any size choir. The larger choir may be interested in the possibility of performing this with brass.

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CoverThe Calling [level: Medium]
Karen Linford
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1237 | duration: 5:35 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

The text consists of a list of aphorisms related to a quote from Ezekiel: There shall be showers of blessing unto all children. Possessed with something worth singing about, with its contemporary folk-like style, this is a musical gem of a piece.

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CoverThe Christmas Alleluias [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1349 | duration: 26:00 | price: $13.95
accompaniment: harp

A five movement work, set to lyrics by Euan Tait, with harp accompaniment, this would be the highlight of a Christmas program. The harp part is designed for virtuoso player, the choral parts within reach of any fine choir.

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CoverThe Eyes of the Heart [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1465 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: organ

Sub-titled “A New Psalm 121,” poet Euan Tait has added his own verse to a beloved Psalm. Starting in unison, this special piece builds to a dramatic ending.

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CoverThe Lamb [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1328 | duration: 5:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The beloved poem by William Blake is here expressed with great sensitivity. The composer takes us to a dramatic climax in the penultimate phrase, and then concludes with a tender ending, “God bless thee.” Very special best describes this piece.

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CoverThe Light of God [level: Medium]
Kevin Foster | David N. Childs Sacred Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1026 | duration: 3:55 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

After opening with the Latin Locus iste, The Light of God quickly finds English as the mainstay throughout. Later, the Latin phrase re-enters, soaring above the energetic rhythmic pattern sung in English. A great concert piece with its outstanding piano accompaniment and fine choral writing, this piece would also be a bright star in the church literature.

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CoverThe Star [level: Easy]
D. Shawn Berry | Gary Packwood Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1559 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, flute

The Christmas story comes to life in this charming piece. Treble choirs will find this a delight to sing.

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CoverThe Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy [level: Medium]
Drew Collins & Brenda Ellis, arr. Drew Collins | Jerry Blackstone Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1181 | duration: 4:25 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: percussion

Percussion instruments add authenticity to this stylish arrangement of the Trinidad carol. The melody gets tossed around from one voice part to another in a quasi conversational manner, with all coming together for a grandiose ending.

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CoverThere Is a Balm in Gilead [level: Medium]
arr. René Clausen
voicing: SATB div; S &/or T s | catalog number: SBMP 611 | duration: 6:20 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

Composer Clausen wrote this arrangement for his Concordia Choir to take on their tour. Loaded with sensitive feeling, this piece is guaranteed to have an impact on the audience.

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CoverThere Is No Rose [level: Medium]
Melinda Bargreen
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 524 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

A magnificent setting of this text resplendent with beautiful harmonies, in 2012 it was featured on the Belmont University Christmas TV special.

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CoverThere Is No Rose [level: Medium]
René Clausen
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 579 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: harp, cello

The cello and harp add color and drama to this beautiful melodic setting of the famous text.

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CoverThere we shall rest [level: Difficult]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1371 | duration: c. 5:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The richly dramatic setting of the fervent text will provide a beautiful and profound moment in a concert.

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CoverThink on These Things [level: Medium]
David N. Childs | David N. Childs Sacred Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 629 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: keyboard

“The peace of God which surpasses all understanding, shall protect your hearts and minds in Christ our Savior.” The text was paraphrased from Phillippians by the composer; this piece marks the first in a series of sacred music in the name of David N. Childs. A high quality piece for the church service, it opens with a beautiful unison melody to be sung by all.

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CoverThis Is the Day [level: Medium]
Stanford Scriven
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 916 | duration: 4:10 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

An impassioned piece set to a text by Bahá'u'lláh, founder of the Bahá'í faith. The text is exemplary of this faith that seeks to unite the world in peace and understanding. The title suggests the time to do this is upon us. The piece is being published with the blessing of the leaders of this faith. It received a marvelous premier by the recording choir listed below. An excellent piece for the mature, large choir.

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CoverTimor et tremor [level: Difficult]
Terry Schlenker | Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 701 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

A stunning piece for the advanced choir.

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CoverTo the Holy Spirit [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 838 | duration: 3:30 | price: $1.70
accompaniment: piano

Wendell Berry’s poem inspires us to imagine the extreme reaches of the “holy spirit.” As always, Joan Szymko perfectly captures the sense of the text to bring us a dramatic piece.

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CoverTo the New Jerusalem [level: Medium]
Walker, arr. Matthew Culloton | Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 703 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

This arrangement of the upbeat shape-note tune is a great one for a procession, to sing in the round, or just to perk up a concert. The arrangement builds in strength to a dramatic ending.

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CoverTuimbe Kwa Furaha [level: Medium]
Robert Begisen
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1781 | duration: 2'52 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: drum, shaker

Translated as “Let’s sing with Joy!”, here is another cheerful original by Kenyan composer Robert Jim Begisen for treble choirs, a cappella, with optional percussion. Written in Swahili, and complete with a phonetic pronunciation guide and translation. Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this piece is great fun and quick to learn. This works well with treble choirs of all levels and sizes.

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CoverUbi Caritas [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 291 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Composer Szymko hopes to "arouse the universal longing for the Spirit" with this original setting of the famous antiphon text. Indeed, it will. Stunning, fresh, highly creative, a wonderful challenge for the fine choir. The women's voices are in four parts, the men's in two except for the divisi ending.

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CoverUkrainian River Song [level: Easy]
Roman Yakub
voicing: SA(T)B | catalog number: SBMP 980 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

Excitement abounds here. Written in the style of a Ukrainian-Carpathian folk song, the driving rhythms of a vibrant folk dance are the mainstay of the piece. The lyric transliteration makes singing the short Ukrainian text easy; most the the text consists of energetic nonsense syllables.

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CoverUnending Flame [level: Easy]
Paul Carey
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 791 | duration: 3:40 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, clarinet; Optional orchestral accompaniment available from the composer at www.paulcarey.net - (fl 1-2, ob 1-2, cl 1-2, bsn 1-2, hn 1-2, trpt 1-2 trb 1-2. tuba, harp, vln 1-2, vla, cello, bass, 2 perc.)

An exciting new song for Hanukkah. The clarinet stylishly opens the piece, leading to a haunting choral melody in the minor mode. A rousing concluding section celebrates the bright Menorah and the joy of Hanakkah. Also available for SA.

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CoverUpon the Heights [level: Medium]
Ben Sides
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1362 | duration: 3:20 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

Having chosen poignant biblical verses, the composer beautifully succeeds in bringing them to radiant life. Starting with just the low basses, the piece builds to a conclusion befitting the “Heights” of the title. With melodic interest present in all voices, singers will love this.

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CoverVeni, Veni Emmanuel [level: Medium]
arr. Allen Koepke
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 850 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Koepke takes beloved O COME EMMANUEL to new exciting heights, concluding the dramatic arrangement with a powerful ending.

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CoverVenite adoremus [level: Difficult]
Pawel Łukaszewski | Cameron LaBarr Choral Series
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1153 | duration: 2:20 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: a cappella

Dramatic tempo changes are the hallmark of this clever piece. Alternating between quasi-renaissance and highly-spirited in style, it is a both colorful and charming, and works very well as an a cappella piece.

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CoverVidi Aquam [level: Medium]
Kevin T. Padworski | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1315 | duration: 2:35 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano 4 hands

Upbeat and exciting with four rhythmic hands on the keyboard, this would be a bright spot in a program. The brief Latin text, borrowed from a Catholic Easter ceremony, is given festive treatment, ending in a glorious alleluia. This would be a lively opener for a concert.

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CoverVivos Voco [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 615 | duration: 5:40 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano, handbells

The text consists of Virtutes, literally, "moral virtues," the name given to the short statements inscribed (primarily in Latin) on church tower bells in medieval times. Bells rang outward, chasing away the evil spirits that were believed to hover over the rooftops, and upward, as prayers to the heavens. Not only were church bells rung to ward off evil spirits, but to protect the faithful from storms, fires, human enemies and disease. VIVOS VOCO I call the living FLEO MORTUA I cry for the dying MORTUOS PLANGO I wail for the dead CONSOLO VIVA I console the living DISSIPO VENTOS I disperse the winds COMPELLO NUBILA I drive away the overcast of the sky The composer has provided great drama with handbells ringing high above the choir, as well as the piano doing its best to be imitative of bells. A very dramatic piece that is excellent for the large choir.

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Amezaliwa Tushangilie! 
TTBB
by Robert J. Begisen