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Angels in the Early Morning by John Burge Text by Emily Dickinson
series: Mary Alice-Stollak
A shear delight with its colorful melody, delightful text, and sprightly piano accompaniment, choirs will love to sing this piece. It is the second movement of Angel's Voices, a five movement work for SA and orchestra or piano.
Unison - piano, Duration - 3:15 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 616
performed by: The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Angels' Voices by John Burge
series: Mary Alice-Stollak
A five movement work for treble voices with piano or orchestra OR BRASS BAND 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
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The Night
Angels in the Early Morning (also published separately)
Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make
The Infinite Meadows of Heaven
God Sendeth His Angel Sleep
performed by: The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak [© all rights reserved]
SEE THE MUSIC (scorch files for the piano version)
The Night
Angels in the Early Morning (also published separately)
Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make
The Infinite Meadows of Heaven
God Sendeth His Angel Sleep
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SBMP 617 - piano/vocal version [Conductor score & piano part] - ORDER HERE
SBMP 617.1 - Choral score - ORDER HERE
SBMP 617.5 - CD of piano/vocal version performed by The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak - ORDER HERE
RENT ORCHESTRA VERSION
SBMP 617.4 - Orchestral parts are available only as a rental - $700.00 - contact publisher to request a contract
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brass band parts available from composer - contact publisher for order information.
Animal Verses of Ogden Nash by Marion Verhaalen
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
9 short pieces: The Duck, The Wapiti, The Seagull, The Pigeon, The Lamb, The Firefly, The Octopus, The Porcupine, and The Panther. This little suite of pieces is both great fun and highly artistic in its demeanor.
duration: 4:30 [Difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 721

performed by: the Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Animalia: Candy Lion, The Frog, Turtle Tango by Earl J. Reisdorff
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
Wonderful texts, delightful music. The final tango dances off the page.
unison - piano - duration: 3:40 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number SBMP 781
Candy Lion:
The Frog:
Turtle Tango:
recording by: Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
featured on the 2009 ACDA National Reading Session
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Benedictus Camille Saint-Saëns, arr. Robert Sieving
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
A beautiful duet that will challenge and delight the treble choir.
SA - piano - duration: 3:35 [difficulty level: medium]
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
catalog number SBMP 722

performed by: the Minnetonka High School Women’s Choir, Paula Holmberg, conductor
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Beside the Still Waters by Rollo A. Dilworth
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
A gospel feel shines brightly here in this tasteful setting of Psalm 23. Appropriate for concert or church use.
SSA - piano, optional percussion [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 610
performed by: Michigan State University Treble Choir, conducted by Mary Alice Stollak [© all rights reserved]
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Cantate Domino by Paul Ayres
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
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. In 2009 the Concordia Youth Chorale commissioned an orchestration of the accompaniment, for performance with the New Jersey State Youth Orchestra: score and parts are available direct from the composer [www.paulayres.co.uk]
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number SBMP 526
performed by: Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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Cielito Lindo Mexican folk song - arr. Barbara Harlow
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
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 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number SBMP 567

performed by: Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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mariachi score - SBMP 567.1 - ORDER HERE
mariachi parts - SBMP 567.2 - ORDER HERE
Crucifixus Jan Disma Zelenka, arranged by Robert Sieving
choral series: Mary Alice Stollak
A jewel from the Baroque era by the Czech composer now being re-discovered in Europe and beyond.
SA - piano, optional 2 violins - duration: 3:20 [difficulty: medium/easy]
series: Mary Alice Stollak
catalog number: SBMP 833

performed by: The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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2 vlns - SBMP 833.1 - FREE DOWNLOAD
Duck and the Kangaroo, The by Neil Ginsberg
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
For two equal voice parts, this is a fun piece set to a nonsense poem by Edward Lear. The accompaniment has some Charley Brown flavor, the voice parts are often unison, or in imitation, making the piece perfect for the younger choir.
2 part - piano - duration: 3:10 [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 735
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Già il sole dal Gange Scarlatti - arr. Robert Sieving
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 571

[© all rights reserved] performed by: ACDA of Minnesota 2006 Anacrusis Girls (7th & 8th grade) Honor Choir, Dina Else, conductor
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Hope by Marjan Helms
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
Listen to the recording of this piece and you will want to perform it. Emily Dickinson's poem is treated to a whimsical, rhythmic setting that dances along in 6/8 meter, with an occasional feeling of three or a 2/4 measure inserted to throw it off for just a moment. The sprightly piano part requires a good accompanist.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 517

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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I've Been 'Buked, Children! traditional spiritual, arr. Rollo A. Dilworth
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 547

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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percussion part - SBMP 547.1 - ORDER HERE
Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair by Stephen Foster arr. Ronald A.Nelson
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
Both parts have a turn at this beautiful melody joined by an obbligato and a tasteful piano part. Stephen Foster would be pleased.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 498

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Leise Rieselt der Schnee by Eduard Ebel, arr. Robert Sieving
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
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 [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 593

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Nebraska Children's Chorus Cantori Choir, Sharon M. Smith, conductor
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little tree by Paul Carey, text by E.E.Cummings
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
A marvelous song for the young to "sing to" the Christmas tree. Great fun, and a musical delight.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration - 4:25
catalog number: SBMP 614

[© all rights reserved] performed by: The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Loosin Yelav Armenian folk song, arr. Paul Carey
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
The colorful, melodic song tells of the rising of the moon. Made famous by Dawn Upshaw, it is given artistic treatment in this arrangement and offers much opportunity for dramatic expression. The text is Armenian with the transliteration under the notes; the original Armenian is above the notes for easy reference.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration - 4:00
catalog number: SBMP 679

[© all rights reserved] performed by: The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Marchin' to Freedom by Rollo A. Dilworth
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
Swing out with this exciting piece that takes us on a vigorous march climaxing with the beloved spiritual OH FREEDOM.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 497

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Mendelssohn’s Prayer for Peace Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Kirk Aamot
series - Mary Alice Stollak
A charming piece by the famous composer. Sing it in German or English.
SA - piano, flute, cello [difficulty level - easy] duration - 2:50
catalog number: SBMP 884

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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flute, cello parts - SBMP 884.1 - FREE DOWNLOAD
Mozart's Adagio Mozart, arr. Kirk Aamot
series - Mary Alice Stollak
A vocal adaptation of the beautiful melody from the second movement of Mozart's CLARINET CONCERTO IN A MAJOR, the text the traditional KYRIE. All first sing the melody before branching out into two parts. The clarinet obbligato adds authenticity to the arrangement, based as it is on the original score.
SA - piano, cl. or vln. or fl. [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 565
[© all rights reserved] performed by: Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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clarinet part - SBMP 565.1 - FREE DOWNLOAD
vln. or fl. part - SBMP 565.2 - FREE DOWNLOAD
Place Called Morning, The by Earl J. Reisdorff
series: Mary Alice Stollak
The composer has infused some modern chords into the accompaniment, adding beautiful color to the lovely melody featured in this piece.
SA, piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:45
catalog number: SBMP 798
[© all rights reserved] The Williamston High School Bel Canto, John Bragle, conductor
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Sanctus Vivaldi, arr. Robert Sieving
series - Mary Alice Stollak
A glorious piece for treble choirs, loaded with opportunites to grow vocally. The recording is done with strings.
SA - keyboard; opt. strings [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:40
catalog number: SBMP 647
[© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Strings - SBMP 647.1 - $20.00 - ORDER HERE

Some Folks Do Stephen Foster arr. Ronald A.Nelson
series - Mary Alice Stollak
Good, easy fun for the young choir. Group this with two other Foster arrangements by Ronald Nelson for an interesting set.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 1:00
catalog number: SBMP 499
[© all rights reserved] Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Spring by Dan Powers
series - Mary Alice Stollak
"Nothing is so beautiful as spring" - the opening sentiment sets the mood for this colorful depiction of the season. The sophisticated text will appeal to the mature choir; the two part writing is artistic in its scope beginning with its dramatic octave leap; the piano adds support and interest worthy of an art song.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 3:20
catalog number: SBMP 612
[© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Thanksgiving by Paul Carey text by Ivy Eastwick
series - Mary Alice Stollak
A charming text, this is a special piece for the children's choir.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration - 2:25
catalog number: SBMP 631
[© all rights reserved] performed by: The Michigan State University Children's Chorus, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Through Ages Long on Christmas Day by Earl J. Reisdorff
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
A beautiful melody is the highlight of this piece for the treble choir.
Unison - piano
(optional orchestra available from the composer) FL 2, Oboe, CL 2, BSN, Horn 2, TBN 2, PERC 2, Strings
[difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 712

[© all rights reserved] performed by the Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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Tum Balalayka Russian Yiddish folk song, arr. Marjan Helms
Series: Mary Alice Stollak
A stirring arrangement of the famous folk song. Helms has added the option of strings bringing even greater drama to the piece.
SSA - piano, optional string quintet (vln. 1, 2, vla., cello, bass) [difficulty level: medium] duration: 4:00
catalog number: SBMP 697

[© all rights reserved] Performed by The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor (piano & strings)
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Tum Balalayka - strings - SBMP 697.1 - $20.00 - ORDER HERE
Unending Flame by Paul Carey
series: Mary Alice Stollak
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.
SA - piano, clarinet; optional orchestra score/parts available direct from the composer
[difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:40
catalog number: SBMP 788
[© all rights reserved] piano version: Michigan State University Children’s Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
[© all rights reserved] orchestral version: Michigan State University Children’s Choir, MSU Orchestra, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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clarinet part - SBMP 788.1 - FREE DOWNLOAD

Van gli effluvî de le rose Francesco Paolo Tosti, arr. Robert Sieving
series: Mary Alice Stollak
A beautiful Italian art song to be sung in the original Italian. A transliteration is provided.
SA - piano [difficulty level: medium] duration: 2:30
catalog number: SBMP 650
[© all rights reserved] Women of the Wayzata (MN) High School Concert Choir, Rebecca Wyffels, conductor
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Winter, Snow by Carol Barnett
series: Mary Alice Stollak
A dramatic piece. Artful use of the voice illuminates the text.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: mediium] duration: 3:30
catalog number: SBMP 586
[© all rights reserved] The Michigan State University Treble Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor
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