- ACCORDION
- Roses, The
- Joan Szymko
- "A rose is a rose is a rose" of the opening phrase contains
all the words that are used in this song. The accordion accompaniment adds
to the unique style of the piece. A great closer.
- SSAA - accordion
- SBMP 293
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- BRASS
- A Feast for Christmas
- Emma Lou Diemer
- In five movements:
- The Christmas Tree
- Blow, blow thou winter wind
- published separately, SBMP 122
- On Christmas Eve - published
separately, SBMP 17
- Sweet dreams, form a shade
- published separately, SBMP 18
- Make we joy now in this feast
- "A Feast for Christmas is a major addition to the
Christmas repertoire," Choral Journal review. A wonderful work for
the chamber choir or the elite large choir. Audiences love this piece.
- SATB - piano or brass (3 trumpets, 3 trombones)
- 13 minutes duration
- SBMP 15
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- America the Beautiful
- Ward, arr. Munsen/Golemo
- Written for a massed choir of children with soloist, this is a most
useful setting of this favorite patriotic piece. Perform it with piano
or brass accompaniment, with or without a soloist.
- SA - piano; opt. brass/perc.
- SBMP 353
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- Battle Hymn of the Republic
- Steffe - arr. Munsen and Golemo
- There are many possibilities for this dramatic arrangement: sing it
in unison, use a soloist on the first verse, sing it in two parts, add
a brass/percussion ensemble.
- SA - piano/opt. brass ensemble (3 trpt, 3 trb, tuba, Fr hn, 2 percussion)
- SBMP 441
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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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- CELLO
- Little Birch Tree
Russian folk song arranged by Sue Bohlin
The voices sing the melody throughout, with one short section where it is treated as a canon. The piano accompaniment captures the exciting movement of the dancing leaves of the birch tree. This folk melody was made famous by Tchaikovsky who used it the fourth movement of his Symphony no. 4.
SA (For two equal voices), piano, wood block, optional cello
SBMP 757
duration: 2:00
difficulty level: easy
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- Joan Szymko
- Saint Teresa of Avila, Spain authored the sixteenth century sacred
text, here rendered both in Spanish and in English. The accompanying cello
first plays in the style of a guitar, then in a lyric counterpoint to the
drama of the voices.
- SSAA - cello
- SBMP 334
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- Nada de turbe
- Joan Szymko
- Saint Teresa of Ávila's text ("Let nothing disturb you...")
provided ample inspiration for ever-creative Joan Szymko's sensitive, setting.
The cello is guitar-like in its accompaniment. A most colorful piece.
- SATB - cello
- SBMP 399
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- This We Know
- Joan Szymko
- "This we know, the earth does not belong to us. We belong to the
earth."
- Composer Szymko creates great drama with choir and instruments as they
deliver the inspiring text by Chief Seattle.
- SSAA - ob or fl, cello
- SBMP 333
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- What Sweeter Music Can We Bring
Kenneth Jennings
The famous Christmas poem by Robert Herrick comes to vivid life in this setting for choir and cello.
SATB - cello
duration: 5:05
SBMP 649
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- Wind and the Amfalula Tree, The
- Sarah Vaughn
- A fun artistic setting for the treble choir. Highly recommended for
young choirs.
- SA - piano, cello
- SBMP 341
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- Wynken, Blynken and Nod
- Joshua Shank
- Eugene Fields' famous poem for children is given dramatic treatment
here. The cello adds color, the two soloists represent the mother and the
father, the choir tells the tale. A mini-operetta this is. For the advanced
choir and the expert cellist.
- SATB div., SB solos - cello
- SBMP 555
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- CLARINET
- Hanerot Halalu
- Traditional Chanukah song
- arr. Neil Ginsberg
- An upbeat piece that is fun to sing and to hear with the klesmer style
clarinet adding great color. A short Hebrew text is joined by an English
text by the composer.
- SA - piano, clarinet
- SBMP 587
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- Hanerot Halalu
- Traditional Chanukah song
- arr. Neil GinsbergAn upbeat piece that is fun to sing and to hear with
the klesmer style clarinet adding great color. A short Hebrew text is joined
by an English text by the composer.
- SATB - piano, clarinet
- SBMP 595
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- Torah Orah
- Hebrew folk song - arr. Brant Adams
- The minor mode colors the excitement of this Hebrew folk song. The
two-sentence long text is to be sung in Hebrew. The optional clarinet and
bass parts will lend to the drama of this fine arrangement. Easy with much
unison; the two-part writing is antiphonal, or melodic for both parts,
making the learning of the piece great fun for all. Conservative ranges.
- SA - opt. clarinet and bass
- SBMP 324
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- Waterbug and Owl
- Cecil Effinger
- A virtuoso piece for the discriminating, mature
choir.
- SATB - clarinet
- SBMP 206
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- CLARINET
AND OBOE
- Pie Jesu
- Brian Holmes
- The traditional Pie Jesu text is joined here by a metaphoric
Emily Dickinson poem. A solo French horn (or clarinet or cello) adds color
to this setting which utilizes unison, two and three part writing. Any
age treble group will find this beautiful, novel setting a fine addition
to their repertoire.
- SSA - French horn, or clarinet, or cello
- SBMP 279
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- ENGLISH
HORN
- Sussex Carol
- arranged by Paul Stuart
- The solo instrument adds great interest to this arrangement. Suitable
for any age treble choir.
- SA - keyboard, Eng. hn., ob., or fl. with opt. perc.
- SBMP 258
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- FLUTE
- A Blessing
- David N. Childs
- Melodist Childs has done it again. A beautiful setting of the Sara
Teasdale poem with a final benediction for peace from the bible. A soaring
flute part and rhythmically supportive piano part add to the beauty of
this gem.
- SATB - piano, flute
- SBMP 504
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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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- Answer to a Child's Question
- Timothy Strang
- The text of Samuel Taylor Coleridge provided composer Strang with a
wonderful opportunity to write a piece with great appeal to young people.
- SA - piano, optional flute -
- SBMP 98
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- A cuckoo flew out of the woods
- arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee
- Unison - flute, piano, opt. triangle
- SBMP 239
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- And I'll Kiss Thee Yet
- Jackie O'Neill
- SATB - piano, opt. flute
- SBMP 51
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- Gartan Mother's Lullaby, The
- Irish folksong - arr. Neil Ginsberg
- 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. Easy.
- SATB - piano, opt. fl or vln
- SBMP 314
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- Hine Ma Tov
- Hebrew song, arr. Neil Ginsberg
- A flowing piano accompaniment joined by a flute obligato add great
color to this piece. Easy, tasteful, sing it in the original Hebrew or
in English.
- SATB - piano, flute
- SBMP 286
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- How Lovely is Your Dwelling
- Emma Lou Diemer
- An upbeat setting of Psalm 84. Perfect for the
church choir with few or no tenors.
- SAB - piano/flute
- SBMP 106
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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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- 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.
- TB- piano/flute
- SBMP 212
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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.
- SA- piano/flute
- SBMP 224
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- Magnificat
- Daniel Nelson
- A beautiful, lyric setting of the Magnificat text featuring a flute
obligato and flowing, contemporary keyboard accompaniment.
- SA - keyboard, flute
- SBMP 130
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- Music Speaks for Me, The
- Philip E. Silvey
- "The music speaks for me as only music can." Two parts throughout,
singers will enjoy the melody and the sentiment of this piece in a contemporary
folk style.
- SA - piano, violin or flute
- SBMP 403
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- Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
- David N. Childs
- Stunning beauty to equal that of the chapel of Assisi has been created
by composer Childs. Singers will revel in the glorious melodies that embrace
this piece. A violin (or flute) adds color to the keyboard accompaniment.
- SATB - piano, violin or flute
- SBMP 296
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- Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
- David N. Childs
- At the request of his fans, Childs has transformed his SATB version
into a delightful new setting for the treble choir. Simply beautiful.
- SSA - piano, violin or flute
- SBMP 401
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- Spinning Song from Kashmir
- arr. Neil Ginsberg
- Ethnic flavor comes alive in this spinning song depicting an ancient
activity that still lives today in this part of the world.
- SA - piano, flute, drum
- SBMP 541
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- These Beads
Clyde Thompson
Set to a text by two Indian chiefs, this is a most unusual piece for the men’s choir. An enchanting melody, an inspirational text, and flute and piano that together add great artistic and ethnic interest to the piece. Worth a listen!
TTBB - piano, flute
duration: 3:20
SBMP 656
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- This We Know
- Joan Szymko
- "This we know, the earth does not belong to us. We belong to the
earth."
- Composer Szymko creates great drama with choir and instruments as they
deliver the inspiring text by Chief Seattle.
- SSAA - ob or fl, cello
- SBMP 333
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- Three Japanese Folksongs
- arr. Misuzu McManus
- The Japanese American composer chose three delightful, contrasting
folksongs. Beautiful melody, fun rhythms, and humor all are present. A
bit of staging, perhaps a dancer, could add an additional dimension to
this excellent set.
- SATB - piano, fl or ob, bell
- SBMP 440
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- Where Dwells the Soul of My Love
- David N. Childs
- Composed as a commission for a junior high honor choir, this elegant
piece is appropriate for any age group with its beautiful melodies, expressive
accompaniment, and poignant text.
- SATB - piano, oboe or flute
- SBMP 463
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- FLUTE,
CLARINET, OBOE
- 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.
- TTB - piano and optional instruments (fl, ob, cl)
- POD 200
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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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- FLUTE AND
HARP
- Dadme albricias (No. 1 of Tres Villancicos)
- Anon. - arr. Ben Allaway
- A new setting of this favorite featuring exciting,
virtuoso flute and harp accompaniment. It utilizes the original Castilian
Spanish language and includes guidelines for pronunciation plus a pronunciation
underlay, and an English translation.
- SATB - harp/flute
- SBMP 134
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- Dansaron - E la don, don (No.
3 of Tres Villancicos)
- A new setting of this favorite featuring exciting,
virtuoso flute and harp accompaniment. It utilizes the original Catalon
language and includes guidelines for pronunciation plus a pronunciation
underlay, and an English translation.
- SATB - harp/flute
- SBMP 136
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- Ríu, Ríu, Chíu
(Tres Villancicos - no. 2)
- Anon. - arr. Ben Allaway
- A new setting of this favorite featuring exciting,
virtuoso flute and harp accompaniment. It utilizes the original Castilian
Spanish language and includes guidelines for pronunciation plus a pronunciation
underlay, and an English translation.
- SATB - harp/flute
- SBMP 135
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- FLUTE AND
TUBA
- Bird's Courting Song
- American folksong - arr. Barbara Harlow
- The instruments add great fun and color to the
dramatic content of this well known love song of the birds.This novelty
number is one the singers can dramatize, and one the audience is sure to
love.
- SATB - piano, flute, tuba or bass
- SBMP 23
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GLOCKENSPIEL
Ding Dong Merrily on High
arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
A marvelous accompaniment brings this piece to life. The singers will profit from the vocal techniques learned while singing the long melismas of the “Glorias.”
unison/opt. 2 part - piano, glockenspiel, handchimes
duration: 1:20
SBMP 646
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Silent Night
Gruber, arr. Barbara Harlow
This setting adds some new drama to the beloved carol. Starting with wind, followed by the toning of a handbell to announce “all is calm,” the harp joins in to set the stage for the carol. A children’s choir or soloist could participate in the first verse; the audience is included on a final humming of the melody; the choir could move to a new position or process out on this final verse. SATB - harp, hand bell, glockenspiel
duration: 3:45
SBMP 643
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- A la Nanita Nana
- arr. Ed Henderson
- The piano imitates a guitar rhythm. Three-part choral writing adds
an ethnic feel to this Hispanic carol. For more color, add the instruments.
- SATB - piano; opt. guitar, churango, bass, percussion + opt. strings
- $1.45
- SBMP 374
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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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- HANDBELLS
- Adeste
- arr. J. Edmund Hughes/ Dan Hooper
- "Angels We Have Heard on High" joins "Adeste Fideles"
for a unique Christmas offering. Chant, handbells, optional audience/congregation
sing-along, and a rousing, dramatic ending make this a great addition to
the Christmas literature. Choirs can process in to this piece, a children's
choir could sing the unison melodic section--endless are the possibilities.
Six minute duration.
- SATB - organ, handbells - $1.60
- SBMP 371
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- Alleluia, Rejoice!
- arr. J. Edmund Hughes
- The Hodie chant is skillfully combined with O
Come Emmanuel. The piece may be sung in the round, or used as
a processional. It is a great program opener or closer.
- SATB - handbells (organ may be substituted for
handbells)
- SBMP 54
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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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- Breath of Angels
- James McCray
- A children's choir provides the angelic sounds
that enhance this four movement work.Using a variety of texts about angels,
the choir narrates the story and the children join in as cherubs making
this a special, dramatic work.
- SSA/SATB - keyboard, opt. handbells -
- SBMP 78
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- Christians, We Have Met to Worship
- arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee
- Taken from the Southern Harmony, the pentatonic mode provides
the flavor for this piece. Handbells and choir combine for a stunning effect.
- SATB - handbells, opt. percussion
- SBMP 260
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- Coventry Carol
- English carol, arr. J. Edmund Hughes
- What would Christmas be without an arrangement by Ed Hughes! This one
is delightful. Sing it in the round, from the balcony, as you process,
or from the stage. Simply beautiful.
- SSATBB - windchimes, handbells
- SBMP 599
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- Lo, How a rose we'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
- SSA- a cappella, optional handbells
- SBMP 198
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Silent Night
Gruber, arr. Barbara Harlow
This setting adds some new drama to the beloved carol. Starting with wind, followed by the toning of a handbell to announce “all is calm,” the harp joins in to set the stage for the carol. A children’s choir or soloist could participate in the first verse; the audience is included on a final humming of the melody; the choir could move to a new position or process out on this final verse. SATB - harp, hand bell, glockenspiel
duration: 3:45
SBMP 643
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Winter Calling
- Rebekah Griffin
- A fascinating piece for the winter season for
the more advanced choir. Composer Griffin offers a truly artistic addition
to the seasonal literature.
- SATB - harp
- SBMP 207
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- OBOE
- Three Japanese Folksongs
- arr. Misuzu McManus
- The Japanese American composer chose three delightful, contrasting
folksongs. Beautiful melody, fun rhythms, and humor all are present. A
bit of staging, perhaps a dancer, could add an additional dimension to
this excellent set.
- SATB - piano, fl or ob, bell
- SBMP 440
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Fresno Concert Choir, Anna Hamre, conductor
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- This We Know
- Joan Szymko
- "This we know, the earth does not belong to us. We belong to the
earth."
- Composer Szymko creates great drama with choir and instruments as they
deliver the inspiring text by Chief Seattle.
- SSAA - ob or fl, cello
- SBMP 333
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- Where Dwells the Soul of My Love
- David N. Childs
- Composed as a commission for a junior high honor choir, this elegant
piece is appropriate for any age group with its beautiful melodies, expressive
accompaniment, and poignant text.
- SATB - piano, oboe or flute
- SBMP 463
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Mary's International School, Tokyo, Japan, Randy Stenson, conductor
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- Angels' Voices
- John Burge
- A five movement work for treble voices with piano or orchestra accompaniment.
Wonderful for any time of the year, and special for the Christmas season.
This is a charming, impressive work for the children's chorus.
- SA - piano or orchestra
- Duration - 21 minutes
- SBMP 617 - ORDER HERE
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- Conductor score of piano/vocal version - $10
- Conductor perusal score of orchestral version - $50
- Note: orchestral parts are available only as a rental
- SBMP 617.1 - Choral score - $2.10
- SBMP 617.5 - CD of piano/vocal version performed by The Michigan State
University Children's Chorus, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak - $10
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- 1 - The Night
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- 2 - Angels
in the Early Morning (also published separately)
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- 3 - Stone
Walls Do Not a Prison Make
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- 4 - The Infinite
Meadows of Heaven
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- 5 - God Sendeth
His Angel Sleep
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- Recordings by The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, conducted
by Mary Alice Stollak [© all rights reserved]
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- Gloria
- Emma Lou Diemer
- Dramatic, accessible choral writing is enhanced
by the virtuoso piano accompaniment.
- Duration: 10 minutes
- SATB - 2 pianos, or orchestra
- SBMP 152 - RENTAL ONLY
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- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Mendelssohn - arr. Brant Adams
- A rousing concert closer or opener. The keyboard
part is full and dramatic. Both full orchestra and wind orchestra parts
are available.
- SATB - piano
- SBMP 163
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Choir, Jerry McCoy, 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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- 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.
- SATB - percussion
- SBMP 331
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Couch, conductor
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- Joy to All the World
- Craig Bohmler
- CHRISTMAS
- A colorful piece for the holiday season including
pieces from several countries and ending with a powerful and joyous rendition
of Joy to the World.
- SATB - keyboard or orchestra
- Orchestral score and parts available for rent
from the publisher.
- SBMP 99
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- PERCUSSION
- 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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- Broskvicka (The Little Peach)
- Ctirad Kohoutek
- Winner of an International composition contest, this piece is for the
advanced choir looking for an extraordinary piece of music. Listen to an
exquisite performance by a Czech choir on the Santa Barbara Music Publishing
promotional CD titled MultiCultural. May be sung in Czech or English.
- SATB - piano, percussion
- SBMP 309
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the music [© all rights reserved] The Academic Choir of the Ostrava
University, Lumír Pivovarsky, conductor
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- Building Song
- Ben Allaway
- The first two movements of BANDARI now published
separately for those who wish to do this as a stand alone piece, or paired
with FREEDOM COME, or its sequel, FROM THIS HOUSE.
- SATB - percussion
- SBMP 240
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- Christians, We Have Met to Worship
- arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee
- Taken from the Southern Harmony, the pentatonic mode provides
the flavor for this piece. Handbells and choir combine for a stunning effect.
- SATB - handbells, opt. percussion
- SBMP 260
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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.
- unison - optional instrument ensemble -
- SBMP 306
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- Deck the Hall
- Paul Stuart
- A short, highly rhythmic, madrigal-like setting. A great encore.
- SATB - Finger Cym., Hand Drum
- SBMP 259
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Chamber Choir, Hal Eastburn, conductor
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- Freedom Come
- Ben Allaway
- 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.
- SATB - a cappella, conga drums
- SBMP 67
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Freedom Come
- Ben Allaway
- 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.
- TTBB - a cappella, conga drums
- SBMP 68
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- Freedom Come
- Ben Allaway
- 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
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- From this House
- Ben Allaway
- 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.
- SATB - a cappella - double choir, conga drums
- SBMP 225
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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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- 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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- I've Been Buked, Children!
- traditional spiritual, arr. Rollo Dilworth
- A spiritual with a real life story. The percussion sets the tone and
plays up the drama. Bound to be a huge winner.
- SATB - piano, percussion
- SBMP 550
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- Sanctus
- James McCray
- Piano, plus marimba and a group of percussion instruments provide exciting
drama as a backdrop for this festive piece.
- TBB - piano, marimba, percussion
- SBMP 404
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Sanctus - marimba - SBMP 404.1 - $5.00 - ORDER HERE
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- Spinning Song from Kashmir
- arr. Neil Ginsberg
- Ethnic flavor comes alive in this spinning song depicting an ancient
activity that still lives today in this part of the world.
- SA - piano, flute, drum
- SBMP 541
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- PIANOS
(TWO)
- Gloria
- Emma Lou Diemer
- Dramatic, accessible choral writing is enhanced
by the virtuoso piano accompaniment of two pianos; also available for orchestra.
- Duration: 10 minutes
- SATB - 2 pianos or orchestra
- SBMP 152
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Choraliers, Charlene Archibeque, conductor
- CD recording
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- Kyrie
- Emma Lou Diemer
- Dramatic, accessible choral writing is enhanced
by the virtuoso piano accompaniment.
- SATB - 2 pianos
- SBMP 151.1
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the music [© all rights reserved] Donald Brinegar Singers, Donald
Brinegar, conductor
- CD recording
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- Mass
- Emma Lou Diemer
- This stunning MASS utilizes 2 pianos and percussion to add drama to
the setting. Contemporary in feel, but not dissonant. 40 minutes duration.
- SATB - 2 pianos, perc., opt. organ - $30.00 (conductor score - parts
rental only)
- SBMP 350
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the music (Gloria)
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Brinegar Singers, Donald Brinegar, conductor
- CD recording
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STRINGS
Sanctus
Vivaldi, arr. Robert Sieving
A glorious piece for treble choirs, loaded with opportunites to grow vocally. The recording is done with strings.
SA - keyboard; opt. strings
duration: 3:40
SBMP 647
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- TROMBONE
- Lord is My Shepherd, The
- David N. Childs
- Poignant melody combines with a contemporary style accompaniment to
create a special setting of this text.
- SATB - keyboard, Ft. horn or trombone
- SBMP 250
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- This Train
- Nina Gilbert
- Train sounds emanate from the choir. The trombone
adds a bit of seemingly improvised jazz. Pure fun.
- TTBB - trombone
- SBMP 178
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- TRUMPET
- Sing a New Song
- Deborah Nuss
- Especially appropriate for worship celebrations.A
dance like piece with great flare. The vocal writing is easy.
- SATB - opt.trumpet, tambourine
- SBMP 70
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- TUBA
- Wade in the Water
- Traditional Spiritual - arr. Nina Gilbert
- The tuba opens this setting with a simple rendition
of the melody. Later as the piece progresses and the choral writing gets
more involved, the tuba is there to help build the drama.
- TTBB - tuba
- SBMP 179
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- VIBRAPHONE/MARIMBA
- 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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- Jubilant Song, A
- James McCray
- At the request of a collegiate men's choir director, McCray has transposed
and edited the treble piece to create a version that can be enjoyed by
men. Set to a text by Walt Whitman, this is an exciting, uplifting concert
piece with dramatic color added by the vibraphone.
- TBB - piano, vibraphone
- SBMP 382
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- THIS WONDERFUL FEELING - set of three pieces
published separately
- 1. saboo
- Joan Szymko
- Playful, colorful.
- SSAA - marimba - order part
- SBMP 361
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- 2. In My Quiet Place
- Joan Szymko
- Word painting inspired by a profound, tho simple text. The marimba
adds color.
- SSAA - marimba - order part
- SBMP 362
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- 3. Purple Night
- Joan Szymko
- Composer Szymko had great fun with this piece. The word painting is
extensive and highly dramatic, the conclusion rousing supported by the
marimba and the percussion instruments. SSAA - marimba, maracas, egg shakers
- order parts
- SBMP 363
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- VIOLIN
- Gartan Mother's Lullaby, The
- Irish folksong - arr. Neil Ginsberg
- 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. Easy.
- SATB - piano, opt. fl or vln
- SBMP 314
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- Kyrie on "Logan Dell"
- Ben Allaway
- Composer Allaway again delights us with his amazing creativity. A violin
and a classic Celtic bodhrán drum join the piano to help establish
the wonderful drama of this Celtic folk-like piece. Over six minutes in
duration, it can be the centerpiece of a concert.
- SATB - piano, violin, drum, guitar
- SBMP 354
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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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- Music on the Waters
- Brad Printz
- New from the outstanding Robert Ward Series, composer Printz has created
a special, artistic piece for young singers. The violin adds a unique,
haunting touch to this piece.
- SA - piano, violin
- SBMP 336
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- Oh! Susanna
- arr. D. Shawn Berry
- Arranger Berry had super fun with Miss Susanna! The fiddle and the
foot-tapping piano accompaniment set the stage for the singers. Easy.
- SA or TB - piano, violin
- SBMP 609
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- Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
- David N. Childs
- Stunning beauty to equal that of the chapel of Assisi has been created
by composer Childs. Singers will revel in the glorious melodies that embrace
this piece. A violin (or flute) adds color to the keyboard accompaniment.
- SATB - piano, violin or flute
- SBMP 296
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- Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
- David N. Childs
- At the request of his fans, Childs has transformed his SATB version
into a delightful new setting for the treble choir. Simply beautiful.
- SSA - piano, violin or flute
- SBMP 401
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- Music Speaks for Me, The
- Philip E. Silvey
- "The music speaks for me as only music can." Two parts throughout,
singers will enjoy the melody and the sentiment of this piece in a contemporary
folk style.
- SA - piano, violin or flute
- SBMP 403
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- WIND ENSEMBLE
- 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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