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A la Media Noche
Puerto Rican folksong - arr. Joan Szymko
The gals can really ring out on this festive arrangement. To be sung in Spanish, it will add a special merriment to the holiday concert.
SSAA - piano, flute, percussion
SBMP 304
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A La Ru
Hispanic Christmas Carol, arr. Paul Stuart
Treble choirs young and old will enjoy this setting of the Hispanic folk song. The text is in Spanish with an optional English version. In unison and two parts, the middle three-part a cappella section may be sung by the full choir, a smaller group, or a trio. A sprightly piano accompaniment lends great flavor to this arrangement.
SSA - piano or organ
SBMP 283
see the music CD recording available
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Eastman Bach Children's Chorus, Karla Krogstad, conductor
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African Lullaby
arr. Joan Szymko
The arranger cleverly weaves together two folk lullabies of African origin: the soothing African American song, “Angels Watching Over Me” and “Abiyoyo,” from the Bantu people of southern Africa. Choirs of all ages will enjoy this beautiful arrangement.
SSA - piano, hand drum
duration: 2:00
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 809
see and hear the music: Scorch
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Alley Cat Love Song
Paul Carey
Hilarious goings on here. Fred, the Alley Cat, is quite the fellow. Audiences will adore this piece.
SSA - piano
Difficulty level: medium
Series: Sharon Hansen
SBMP 737
see see and hear the music: Scorch
see see the music - PDF file
hearhear the music [© all rights reserved] performed by the Milwaukee Choral Artists, Sharon A. Hansen, conductor
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Agnus Dei
Rhona Clarke
Written for a choir of 600, the MISSA in all its sections can be sung by any size choir with a core group drawn from within the group. Fresh and artistic, the music is easy enough for a young choir, interesting enough for any age group.
SSA - piano
SBMP 423
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All My Trials
American folk song- arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee
The well-known American folk song is accompanied by a lilting piano part.
SSA - piano
SBMP 246
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Amazing Grace
arr. Joan Szymko
Rich textures, close harmonies, a fresh setting for the four-part women's choir.
SSAA - a cappella
SBMP 437
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And Nature Smiled
Allen Koepke
Girls love this inspirational song.
SSA - piano
SBMP 36
see and hear the music CD Octavos One CD Octavos Two
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Indianapolis Youth Chorale, Tim Brimmer, conductor
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Angels of the Wind
Allen Koepke
Written in the modern folksong style, Koepke's text uses the metaphor of the currents of the wind to point up the guiding forces in our lives.
SSA - piano and optional instruments (fl, ob, cl)
SBMP 202
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Arrow and The Song, The
Joshua Shank
Longfellow's poem about friendship is given dramatic, haunting treatment here. Simple but effective, and great to sing.
SSA - piano
SBMP 597
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Hopkins High School Bel Canto - conducted by Matthew Culloton
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Arrow and the Song, The
Nancy Grundahl
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem is giving sprightly treatment with a colorful piano accompaniment enhanced by a cello.
SSA - piano, cello
duration: 4:30
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 753
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cello part - SBMP 753.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
 
Ave Maria
László Halmos (Hungary)
An eloquent setting of the familiar Ave Maria text. Halmos wrote this setting of the Ave Maria  in homage to Zoltán Kodály to commemorate the centenary of the composer's birth. Latin text only.
SSA - a cappella
SBMP 25
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CD recording available
hear the music [© all rights reserved] San Jose State University Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
hear the music - Midi Recording
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Ave Maria
David N. Childs
Written in contemporary style, this setting will have special appeal to teenagers.
SSA - piano, flute
SBMP 222
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CD reocrding available
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Girls' 21, Charlotte Adams, conductor
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flute - SBMP 222.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
 
Ave Maria
Joan Szymko
All the beauty of Renaissance vocal lines in a dramatic, contemporary setting. Conservative ranges will allow many age groups to enjoy this beautiful piece.
SSA - a cappella
SBMP 292
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Sacramento Children’s Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor
hear the music - Midi Recording
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Ave Maria
David V. Montoya
Not your usual Ave Maria, composer Montoya brings new drama to this text. Each part is a masterpiece unto itself; the harmonies are contemporary and pleasing. A wonderful challenge for the mature women's ensemble.
SSAA - a cappella
SBMP 581
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] SSAA Quartet
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Barter
René Clausen
An elegant, melodious piece set to a musical poem by Sara Teasdale. Choirs of all ages will enjoy singing this piece.
"Life has loveliness to sell all beautiful and splendid things...."
SSA - piano
SBMP 527
see and hear the music: Scorch
CD recording available
hear the music [© all rights reserved] St Olaf College Manitou Singers, Sigrid Johnson, conductor
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Beauty of Your Dreams, The
Joan Szymko
Famous statements of Eleanor Roosevelt provide the text for this inspiring piece. The dramatic writing of Joan Szymko vividly brings the text to life. A special showpiece for the women's choir.
SSAA - piano
SBMP 564
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Before the Paling of the Stars
J. Edmund Hughes
Set to a text by Christina Rossetti, the handbells add color, and the composer cleverly sneaks in the melody of What Child is This to lend a traditional flavor to this new Christmas piece.
Before the paling of the stars,
Before the winter morn,
Before the earliest cock crow,
Jesus Christ was born:
Born in a stable,
Cradled in a manger,
In the world his hands had made
Born a stranger.
Jesus on his mother’s breast
In the stable cold,
Spotless lamb of God was he,
Shepherd of the fold:
Let us kneel with Mary maid,
With Joseph bent and hoary,
With saint and angel, ox and ass,
To hail the King of Glory.
SSA - piano or handbells
Duration: 2:30
SBMP 670
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Benedictus
by Johann Michael Haydn- edited by Michael Cleveland
Optional solos combine with a beautiful expression of the classic form to provide a piece with educational and musical value.
SAA - a cappella
SBMP 237
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Penisula Women's Chorus, Patricia Hennings, conductor
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Benedizione
Joan Szymko
Inspired after a visit to Assisi, the composer uses as text the Italian version of the beloved
Blessing of St Francis, “The Lord Bless You and Keep you.” The beginning and ending of the piece feature a beautiful unison melody; the middle section divides briefly into 4 parts for a dramatic contrast.
SSAA - piano
duration: c. 2:50
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 799
see and hear the music: Scorch
hear the music [© all rights reserved) Pleides, Joan Szymko, conductor
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Beside the Still Waters
Rollo A. Dilworth
A gospel feel shines brightly here in this tasteful setting of Psalm 23. Appropriate for concert or church use.
SSA - piano, optional percussion
SBMP 610
see and hear the music: Scorch
CD recording available
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak
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Bloom
Philip Silvey
Ah, spring! This piece celebrates the season and allows the chorus to bloom. The piano brings great life to the piece with its running eighth notes, eager to aide in the bloom of the season.
SSA - piano
SBMP 634
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hearhear the music [© all rights reserved] Spring High School Chorale Women, Denise R. Eaton, conductor
hear the music - Midi Recording
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Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind
Emma Lou Diemer
Whisper chorus. The audience will be amazed by this very effective contrast for the December program. Can be performed by any group.
Any - a cappella
SBMP 122
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Second movement from large work Feast for Christmas - SBMP 15
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Blow, Blow thou Winter Wind
Joan Szymko
The piano creates the rush of the wind while the voices match the many moods of the poem: somber, ironic, dancing, and finally jolly.
SSAA - piano
SBMP 428
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Brook Within, The
Joan Marie Andrews
The poem by Emiily Dickinson: "Have you got a brook in your little heart Where bashful flowers blow..."Women's choirs will love this beautiful piece.
SSA - piano
SBMP 456
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Call, The
Joan Szymko
The florid melodies of the treble choir add drama to the SATB choir's melodious and dramatic statement of the text. An exceptional piece for combining two choirs.
SSA/SATB - a cappella
SBMP 455
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Cantate Domino
Paul Ayres
Great bravado in this piece, a tour de force for the treble choir. Advanced children's choirs will love the challenge, and women's choirs will be delighted to discover a piece that shows off their skills as uniquely as does this high quality show-stopper piece.
SSA - piano
SBMP 526
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Cedar Swamp
Appalacian folk song - arr. Jay Broeker
Mr. Broeker has done it again! Great swinging fun abounds in this arrangement. The voices introduce the piece imitating the sound of a "mountain" fiddle.
SSA - piano
SBMP 442
see and hear the music: Scorch
CD recording available
hear the music [© all rights reserved] Univ. of St. Thomas Concert Choir Women, Angela Broeker, conductor
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Cielito Lindo
Mexican folk song - arr. Barbara Harlow
A favorite in Mexico and also in the United States, this folk song is to be sung in the original Spanish. The piano accompaniment strives to imitate the upbeat, rhythmic sound of a mariachi band. An optional scoring for mariachi band accompaniment is available.Suitable for any age treble choir. Also available for SATB.
SSA - piano; opt. 3 trpts., 3 guitars, bass
SBMP 567
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 hear the music - [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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mariachi score - SBMP 567.1 - $10.00 - ORDER HERE
mariachi parts - SBMP 567.2 - $10.00 - ORDER HERE
 
Come Pretty Love
Shaker tune arr. Joan Szymko
A modified round with added descant and hand clapping, this piece is loaded with excitement and spirit.
Three equal parts - a cappella
SBMP 492
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Credo
Rhona Clarke
Perform the Credo with the other sections of the Mass, or let it stand alone. Great drama here by the renowned Dublin, Ireland composer. English and Latin text. The piece was written for a huge choir with sections to be performed by a core group from within the larger group. It can easily be performed tutti throughout. Give the midi file created with oboes and piano a listen.
SSA - piano
SBMP 421
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Cuncti Simus
Spanish traditional - ed. Ricardo Soto
The possibilities are numerous for this unison dance-like piece. Add a variety of instruments, use it as a procession, a concert opener or closer, a piece to surround your audience, with a tiny choir, or a huge choir. Great Spanish spirit. Directions for the instrumental ensemble are included in the choral score.
 
 
unison - optional instrument ensemble [Ostinato: suggested instruments are harp, guitar, strings, and handbells] [Melody: violin, flute, recorder or oboe] [Percussion: claves, congas, and finger cymbals]
SBMP 306
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] SCVA Honor Choir, Ricardo Soto conductor
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Dance on My Heart
Allen Koepke
A favorite with girls. This piece has often been used with honor choirs.
SSA - piano
SBMP 34
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Girls 21, Cherry Creek High School, Charlotte Adams, conductor
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Dicen que me case yo
David Montoya
They say I should marry;
But, I don't want a husband, no...
A fun, artistic piece which may be sung a cappella or with guitar accompaniment.
SSA - opt. guitar, finger cymbals
SBMP 592
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] James Madison High School Chorale Women, Edie Cooksey, conductor
hear the music - Midi Recording
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Dona Nobis Pacem
J. S. Bach - arr. Nancy Grundahl
One of Bach's most gorgeous melodies skillfully set for treble choir.
SSA - piano
SBMP 471
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Down in the Valley to Pray
African-American spiritual, arr. Michael Cleveland
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.
SSAA - a cappella
SBMP 477
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Du bist du Rhu
Franz Schubert, arr. Peter A. Eklund
A beautiful, romantic song composed by Schubert for solo voice, now tastefully arranged for three-part women. To be sung in German. Note: the correct tempo marking is eighth note = 76 as demonstrated in the midi recording.
SSA, duration: 3:00
difficulty level: medium
series: Peter A. Eklund
SBMP 767
see and hear the music: Scorch
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Et in terra pax
Joan Szymko
Based on the lydian mode, this is a show piece for the advanced treble choir.
SSAA - a cappella
SBMP 493
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Eu e Vocé
Brazilian folk song, arr. J. Edmund Hughes
Great rhythmic fun and involvement are possible in this delightful arrangement. The voices play a big part in the quasi-instrumental rhythm, and are optionally joined by finger snaps, lap slaps, and hand claps in a rhythmic interlude that could also incorporate the audience and rhythm instruments.
SSA - piano
Duration: 3:10
Difficulty level: medium
SBMP 710
see see and hear the music: Scorch
see see the music - PDF file
hearhear the music - MIDI recording sans percussion
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Everything She Touches
Joan Szymko
The composer's creativity never ceases to amaze. She discovered the Wiccan text for this piece when researching the triple goddess, Brigid, for a Celtic ritual Imbolc (Candlemas) choral presentation. Wicca relies heavily on ancient Celtic symbols, beliefs and celebrations) Her notes explain: The Goddess Triad archetype is found in many ancient Indo-European cultures, as well as in some mythologies of Africa and Asia.
She is the woman who weaves the night sky
Watch her go see her fingers fly!
She is the weaver and we are the web
She is the needle and we are the thread.
Watch her go see her fingers fly!
She changes everything she touches
and everything she touches changes.
The composer tells us the piano plays the role of the Goddess -- flying, weaving, touching and changing the seasons of our lives. It is indeed a special piano part requiring a fine player. The vocal parts, by comparison, are quite easy.
SSA - piano
Duration: 4:40
Difficulty level: medium - low ranges for all parts
SBMP 738
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see see the music - PDF file
hearhear the music [© all rights reserved] Pleiades, Joan Szymko, conductor
hearhear the music - MIDI recording
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Fine Sally
American folksong- arr. Bill Erickson
A light-hearted setting of this American folksong about the courting of Fine Sally. Verses in one, two and three parts offer a variety of vocal experiences for the treble choir; the Glockenspiel adds color to the performance of this piece.
SSA - piano, optional glockenspiel
SBMP 05
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Freedom Come
Ben Allaway
[movement 5 from Bandari] In the style of a South African freedom song.Easy choral writing and a narrator soloist provide an uplifting experience. The words may be altered to suit the occasion, be it Christmas or a special celebration. The music builds to a dramatic climax. Wonderful way to close a program.
SSAA - a cappella, conga drums
SBMP 133 - also available in SATB or SSAA
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Già il sole dal Gange
Scarlatti - arr. Robert Sieving
A favorite solo art song tastefully and musically arranged in three parts. To be sung in Italian; a pronunciation underlay is included. For all ages of treble choirs.
SSA - piano
SBMP 571
see and hear the music: Scorch
hear the music [© all rights reserved] ACDA of Minnesota 2006 Anacrusis Girls (7th & 8th grade) Honor Choir, Dina Else, conductor
hear the music - Midi Recording
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Gloria
Nancy Hill Cobb
A majestic GLORIA, this would be a terrific opener or closer for a concert. A fine flute player is needed for this dramatic part which soars above the choir.
SSA - piano, flute
SBMP 578
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He’s Gone Away
American folk song, arr. Cathy DeRousse
The violin is an active participant in this charming setting of the favorite folk song.
SSA - piano, violin
duration: 2:20
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 787
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Women of Centenary College Camerata, Julia Thorn, conductor
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Healing River
Fred Hellerman, arr. Sheena Phillips
The versatile composer is renowned in the world of folk music for his association with the Weavers, that legendary group of the fifties and sixties who received an honorary Grammy in 2006. Sheena Phillips created a splendid choral arrangement of this moving piece; it is also available for SATB.
SSAA - a cappella
duration - 4:00
SBMP 681
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High Flight
Karen Robinson
The poem was written by a young pilot in 1941—it has been called the most famous aviation poem ever written.
POEM
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds—and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,
I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew—
And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untresspassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
The composer is very in tune with the message of the poem—an inspired piece.
SSA or TTB - piano
duration - 4:45
SBMP 704
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hear the music - SSA - ACDA Women’s Central Region Honor Choir, Elena Sharkova, conductor
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Hodie
Joan Szymko
The opening unison chant is first contrasted by vigorous rhythmic sections, then developed with masterful weaving of the vocal line. A must for outstanding treble choirs.
SSAA - a cappella
SBMP 356
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Hodie
Nancy Hill Cobb
Another winner from Nancy Hill Cobb. Unison, two-parts, and cadential three-parts lend variety. All ages of treble choirs will enjoy this piece.
SSA - piano
SBMP 501
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Hold On
American spiritual - arr. Jay Broeker
Treble choirs will delight in the opportunity to indulge in this program winner. Percussion and bass join the a cappella singing which begins quietly and innocently, and builds to a dramatic flair at the ending.
SSAA - bass and percussion
SBMP 321
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Los Angeles Children's Chorus, Anne Tomlinson, conductor
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How Can I Keep from Singing
arr. Scott Farthing
Discover this extra special setting of this favorite. Composer Farthing uses the piano to create unique harmonic interest and a flowing accompaniment. This piece found great approval from outstanding choirs before its publication.
SSA - piano
SBMP 407
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How Can I Keep from Singing
arranged by Neil Ginsberg
Composer Ginsberg gives the Quaker hymn a beautiful, sensitive treatment; the piano accompaniment is artfully conceived and adds greatly to the composition.
SSA - piano
SBMP 223
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I Am Not Yours
David N. Childs
A flowing piano accompaniment supports a tender love song with text by Sara Teasdale. Women's choirs will delight in this piece.
SSAA - piano
SBMP 568
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CD recording available
 nnhear the music [© all rights reserved] Loughside Chamber Choir, Ireland, Judith Watson, conductor
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I Dream a World
Joan Szymko
Poem by Langston Hughes
The famous text is set to a beautiful melody with a dramatic buildup midway emphasizing the powerful meaning herein. Suitable for all ages of treble choirs; some unison, some 2 part, and some 4 part writing.
SSAA - piano
SBMP 613
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Pacific Youth Choir, Mia Hall Savage, conductor
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I Know Where I'm Goin'
Irish folk song, arr. Neil Ginsberg
The traditional Irish folk song is given a foot-tapping treatment here by a rhythmic accompaniment to go along with the beautiful song. Choirs will want to speculate just what "handsome, winsome Johnnie" looks like after they see the cover art for this one.
SSA - piano
SBMP 285
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I Know Where I'm Going
Scottish folk song - arr. Christopher T. Lewis
The non-traditional harmonies of the piano accompaniment, along with the arranger's creative stretch for the melody, make this a totally new setting of this beloved folk song.
SSAA - piano
Duration - 3:50
SBMP 618
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Brigham Young University Singers, Dr. Ronald Staheli, conductor
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I Lift My Eyes
Joan Szymko
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.
SSAA - piano
duration: 3:30
SBMP 658
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Viriditas, Joan Szymko, conductor
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I've Been 'Buked, Children!
traditional spiritual, arr. Rollo A. Dilworth
A spiritual with a real life story. The percussion sets the tone and plays up the drama. Bound to be a huge winner.
SSA - piano, percussion
SBMP 547
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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In My Quiet Place
Joan Szymko
Word painting inspired by a profound, tho simple text. The marimba adds color. Number two in the set of three titled THIS WONDERFUL FEELING.
SSAA - marimba - $1.40
SBMP 362
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Belle Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble, Margaret Green, conductor
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Instruments of Praise
Allen Koepke
A dramatic setting of Psalm 150 suitable for concert or church use.
SSAA - piano
SBMP 156
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Girls 21, Cherry Creek High School, Charlotte Adams, conductor
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Iraqi Peace Song
traditional Iraqi song, arr. by Lori Tennenhouse (based on a vocal setting by Norwegian performer, Knut Reiersrud)
The song is a lullaby, that universal culture of feeling shared between mother and child. Accompanied by a cello, the piece opens with a hauntingly beautiful solo sung in the original Arabic (a transliteration is in the score.) The piano joins and then the choir, singing first the theme about international peace in English, then moving on to the Arabic. A listen to the recording will quickly demonstrate the intrigue of this piece.
SAA/alto solo - cello, piano, dumbek
duration: 5:30
difficulty level: easy
SBMP 794
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus, Lori Tennenhouse, conductor
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It Takes a Village
Joan Szymko
The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is given African-style treatment. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience favorite.
SSAA - percussion
SBMP 328
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hear the music (SATB version) [© all rights reserved] Stetson University Choir, Duncan Couch, conductor
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Jubilant Song, A
James McCray
A stunning showpiece, this piece has been performed by choirs of all ages.
SSA - piano, vibraphone
SBMP 31
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Girls 21, Cherry Creek High School, Charlotte Adams, conductor
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Jubilate Deo
Nancy Hill Cobb
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.
SSA - piano
SBMP 622
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Jubilate Domino
Rhona Clarke
The creative Irish composer has created a stunning setting of Psalm 100. In Latin and English, both advanced children's choirs and women's choirs will love this piece.
SSA/SA duet - organ or piano
SBMP 410
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Kling, Glöckchen, Kling! (Ring, Little Bells, Ring)
German Christmas Carol - arr. Robert Sieving
CHRISTMAS
Absolutely charming, especially so if wind accompaniment is used.
SSA - piano, optional winds
SBMP 189
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] The Manitou Singers of St Olaf College, Sigrid Johnson, conductor
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Koowu
Maryam Khoury
In Arabic, Koowu means strength. As a child, Maryam Sameer Faheem Khoury’s father told her stories about the difficulties he experienced growing up in Palestine. Koowu is about how different her life would be if her father had not moved to the United States. The text of Koowu is symbolically about a caged bird who longs to fly away and find freedom. The modality of the melody hints at the composer’s roots; the addition of a dumbek (drum) adds its own authenticity to the ethnic leanings of the piece. A colorful, unique addition to women’s repertoire.
SSA - a cappella, dumbek
duration - 5:40
SBMP 695
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Performed by the Women of the Northern Arizona University Shrine of the Ages Choir, Edith Copley, conductor
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Kyrie
by Johann Michael Haydn- edited Michael Cleveland
Optional solos combine with a beautiful expression of the classic form to provide a piece with educational and musical value.
ed. by Michael Cleveland
SSA - piano
SBMP 236
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Penisula Women's Chorus, Patricia Hennings, conductor
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Kyrie
James McCray
A melodic setting that is sure to please. Not difficult.
SSA - keyboard
SBMP 113
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] So. California Children's Chorus, Lori Loftus, conductor
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Kyrie and Gloria
Rhona Clarke
A fresh take on the Kyrie and Gloria by the renowned Dublin, Ireland composer. Great drama not usually found in treble pieces. English and Latin text. Not difficult. The piece was written for a huge choir with sections to be performed by a core group from within the larger group. It can easily be performed tutti throughout. Give the midi file created with oboes and piano a listen.
SSA - piano
SBMP 420
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Lacrymosa
Mozart, arr/ed M. Cleveland
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. SSAA - piano
SBMP 297
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Laudate Pueri
Nancy Hill Cobb
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.
SSA - piano opt flute, cello
SBMP 396
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Leise Rieselt der Schnee
Eduard Ebel, arr. Robert Sieving
A gorgeous Christmas piece that will appeal to treble choirs of all ages. Sing it in the original German or in English.
SSA - piano, C instrument
SBMP 593
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Nebraska Children's Chorus Cantori Choir, Sharon M. Smith, conductor
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Let Us Praise the Lord
Lloyd Pfautsch
A joyful setting of Psalm 136 enhanced by the instrumental accompaniment.
SSA - keyboard, flute, hand drum
SBMP 215
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Life's Loveliness
David N. Childs
Sara Teasdale's beloved poem, BARTER, is set to a beautiful melody with a flowing accompaniment. Suitable for treble choirs of all ages. Medium difficulty.
Life has loveliness to sell,
All beautiful and splendid things,
Blue waves whitened on a cliff,Soaring fire that sways and sings,
And children's faces looking upHolding wonder like a cup.
SSA - piano
SBMP 551
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Stetson University Women's Choir, Andrew Larson, conductor
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Lo, How a rose e're blooming
arr. J. Edmund Hughes
Composer Hughes has combined a thirteenth century plainsong with the fifteenth century German carol for a fascinating result. In English
SSAA- a cappella, optional handbells
SBMP 198
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Lord's Prayer, The
David N. Childs
Melodist Childs has created a beautiful setting of the prayer. Elegant in its simplicity, it is mostly in unison, - there is some divisi in each part.
SSA - piano/flute
SBMP 224
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Lorica
Joan Szymko
Ever seeking dramatic texts, for this piece the composer chose an excerpt from text traditionally held to have been inscribed on the breastplate, or “lorica” of Saint Patrick. As we have come to expect from Szymko, the drama of the music brings the text to brilliant and colorful fruition.
SSAA - piano, flute
duration: 2:20
difficulty level: medium
SBMP 800
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 Love's Philosophy
David N. Childs
Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem presents the romantic notion that if all of nature can be so united, why not I with thine? High school and mature women's choruses will love both the sentiment, and Child's beautiful melodic treatment of the text.
SSAA - piano
Duration - 3:40
SBMP 628
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Smith College Chorus, Deanna Joseph, conductor
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Love will make the spirit grow
Two Shaker songs, arr. John F. Campbell
An inspirational piece combining LOVE IS LITTLE and SIMPLE GIFTS. Excellent melodic interest in all parts. Easy.
SSA - piano
SBMP 558
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maggie and milly and molly and may
Joan Szymko
Always stylish and highly creative, composer Szymko has great fun with this E. E. Cummings poem.
SSAA - piano
SBMP 588
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Viva Voce! Jean S. Applonie, conductor
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Magnificat
Donald Kendrick
Following the unison plainchant opening, Kendrick provides a dramatic setting of the text utilizing both rhythmic variety, and the feel of the plainsong.
SSA - a cappella
SBMP 185
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Schola Cantorum, Donald Kendrick, conductor
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Magnificat
Nancy Hill Cobb
A magnificent, stirring, upbeat setting of the Magnificat. Much of the writing is in two parts, inviting treble choirs of all ages to experience this fine piece.
SSAA - piano or organ with optional percussion; wind ensemble accompaniment also available
duration - 7:15
SBMP 674
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hear the music (this recording is with organ/percussion) [© all rights reserved] Performed by the Rhodes College Women’s Chorus, Mona Kreitner, conductor
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Marchin' to Freedom
Rollo A. Dilworth
Swing out with this exciting piece that takes us on a vigorous march climaxing with the beloved spiritual OH FREEDOM.
SSA - piano
SBMP 497
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Mary's song of praise
Cristine Temple-Evans
The beautiful, original writing of this setting of the Magnificat combines reflective devotion with heartfelt drama
SSAA - a cappella
duration: 3:45
difficulty: medium
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Melodijas
Peter Barisons- ed. Vance Wolverton
The low altos are prominently featured both melodically and harmonically in this lush, a cappella setting that is strongly reminiscent of Brahms. In the text by J. Sudrabkalns musical concepts become metaphors for the complexities of life. Barisons's musical treatment enhances the meaning of the text while simultaneously evoking rich, warm tone and expressive delivery.
SSAA - a cappella
SBMP 167
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Michael Row the Boat Ashore
American folk song - arranged by Neil Ginsberg
A contemporary setting in the folk mode.
SSA - piano
SBMP 235
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Miraculous Music
Veroslav Newman
SSA - piano or recorder
SBMP 311
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hear the music [© all rights reserved] Sumpersky Children's Choir, Alis Motyl, conductor
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MISSA BREVIS
Kristina Vasiliauskaite, Lithuania
Treble choirs will delight in this marvelous Missa Brevis by Lithuanian composer Kristina Vasiliauskaite. Conservative ranges, melodic choral writing, fresh, tasteful settings of the texts that only someone as talented as this writer from the Baltic region could produce make this Missa Brevis a treasure. Medium difficulty.
SSAA - keyboard
Kyrie/Gloria
SBMP 263
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