Carl Fischer Music Publishers - 2002/2003 Choral Series Contest/Concert

2002/2003 Choral Series Contest/Concert

Alleluia We Sing
Ruth Elaine Schram
A touch of syncopation and a lively keyboard part give this non-sectarian Alleluia a fine vigor and energy. As a pure expression of the joy of singing this selection will be very appealing to a young mixed choir or treble group.
(Ranges/SAB: Part 1: C-F: Part 2: B-A; Part 3: F sharp-D)
With Keyboard
Moderately Easy/Concert/Contest

CM8737 3-part Mixed $1.50
CM8738 2-part Treble $1.50

American Heroes
A Salute to the Armed Forces; arranged by Carl Strommen
Here is a great way to satisfy the uniquely American longing for patriotic expression. This medley, introduced by the last phrase of the National Anthem, uses a narrator to introduce brilliant new arrangements for chorus and band of all four of the service songs (Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force) and concludes with a rousing setting of the refrain of America the Beautiful.
Ranges/SATB: Soprano: B flat-F; Alto: G-B flat; Tenor: B flat-E flat; Bass: A flat-C)
With Keyboard or Band
Moderately Easy/Patriotic

CM8770 SATB $1.75
CM8771 3-part Mixed $1.75
CM8772 2-part Treble $1.75
SPS13 Complete Band with Full Score $75.00

American Ladies of Song
Traditional Folk Songs; arranged by Meegan Samantha Coleman
A salute to the role of women in traditional American folk culture, American Ladies of Song is a clever medley using nine folksongs involving women in a lively potpourri. A flexible arrangement, this selection can be performed as a two voice arrangement or with optional third voice and descant.
(Ranges: Part 1: B-E; Part 2: A-E; Part 3 [optional]: A-C)
With Keyboard
Moderately Easy/Concert/Contest

CM8729 2-part Treble (with optional 3rd voice & descant) $1.50

Ca' the Yowes
Scottish Folk Song; arranged by Dean Rishel
One of the loveliest tunes from the folk music of the British Isles, Ca' the Yowes will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase a good choir's ability to perform a cappella. The variety of textures in each verse, harmonic sophistication and beautiful part-writing give this setting remarkable substance.
(Ranges: Soprano: C-F; Alto: A-B; Tenor: C-G; Bass: A-E)
A cappella
Moderately Difficult/Concert/Contest

CM8728 SATB (div.) $1.50

Children of the New Dawn Dave and Jean Perry
An inspiring original text which voices the yearning of most people for a world of harmony and understanding is given a tuneful setting by the Perrys. The piece builds, via a key change, to a climax of yearning for a new dawn and a "bright new day."
(Ranges/3-part Mixed: Part 1: C-F; Part 2: B-C; Part 3: F-D)
With Keyboard
Moderately Easy/Inspirational/Concert

CM8716 3-part Mixed $1.50
CM8736 Unison/2-part Treble $1.50

Gaudeamus Hodie
Natalie Sleeth; arranged by Carl Strommen
A joy-filled perennial from the inspired pen of the late Natalie Sleeth is given a new lease on life in this expertly crafted version by Carl Strommen. Originally for women's voices, Gaudeamus Hodie adapts well to mixed voices and will be a real audience favorite, especially with the lively percussion parts.
(Ranges/SAB: Soprano: B flat-D [Descant: D-high B flat]; Alto: B flat-B flat; Bass: B flat-D)
With Piano, 4-hands and optional Percussion
Moderately Easy/Concert/Contest

CM8721 SAB $1.60
CM7776 3-part Treble (original version) $1.50
CM8721CD Instrumental accompaniment CD $19.95

Pockets
Mary Sallee
A clever novelty song with great kid-appeal, Pockets is fun and easy to sing. The amusing text (pitting boys against girls) is tunefully set and the piece can be done in unison or in two parts, depending on the size, ability and make-up of the choir.
(Ranges: including optional divisi /2-part passages: A-D)
With Keyboard
Easy/Concert/Contest

CM8741 Unison/2-part Treble $1.50

Simple Gifts
Joseph Bracket; arranged by Richard Iacona
Richard Iacona's setting of the familiar Shaker Song is graceful and tender. It makes good use of some idiosyncratic pop-influenced harmonies and canonic writing to enhance the simple beauty of Bracket's beloved melody.
(Ranges/SATB: Soprano: B flat-D; Alto: A-A; Tenor: E flat-E flat; Bass: B flat-D)
With Keyboard
Moderately Easy/Concert/Contest

CM8745 SATB $1.50

What If I Never Speed?
John Dowland; arranged by Russell Robinson
A classic seventeenth century madrigal, What If I Never Speed?, originally for four voices, has been judiciously re-set for a 3-part choir in a lower key (B?) than the original (C). This allows the male voices to stay in a comfortable range. The playful text and lively music give this selection both singer and audience appeal.
(Ranges: Part 1: D-E flat; Part 2: B natural-B flat; Part 3: F sharp-D)
A cappella
Easy/Concert/Contest

CM8720 3-part Mixed $1.50

Ye Banks and Braes
Traditional Scottish Melody; arranged by Russell Robinson
The famous words (by Robert Burns) and well-known tune are elegantly arranged by Dr. Robinson in these two fine editions, each involving one key change and including an optional flute part. The flowing keyboard accompaniment, coupled with the carefully prepared voice parts, create an ideal concert selection for any time of year.
(Ranges/3-part Mixed: Part 1: B flat-D; Part 2: B flat-D; Part 3: F-C)
With Keyboard and optional Flute or other C Instrument
Moderately Easy/Concert/Contest

CM8734 3-part Mixed $1.60
CM8735 2-part Treble $1.50