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Hey, Ho Fiddle-Eye O
American Folk Song, Arranged by Earlene Rentz |
| SSA, accompanied |
| A spirited, American folk song arranged by Earlene Rentz, this classic story of underappreciated spouses is fun for all audiences. The singers tell the story of a farmer and his wife trading chores. 2:25
(BL666 • $1.80) |
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I Will Sing
Glenda E. Franklin |
| SSA, accompanied |
| Commissioned by the Georgia Music Educators Association for the 2008 Middle School Treble Choir, Glenda Franklin very poignantly recollects the powerful emotions and strong memories associated with song. Sensitive singing is required to convey the substance of this work. 3:50
(BL664 • $1.80) |
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In Stiller Nacht
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Arranged by Russell Robinson |
| SSA, accompanied, with Flute or C Instrument |
| This work is among Brahms' best known and most beloved folk song settings. Russell Robinson has skillfully set this arrangement for three-part treble voices and flute. A pronunciation guide is provided as well as an English translation by Robinson. 2:35
(BL668 • $1.65)
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Kyrie Eleison
Sunny Link |
| SA, accompanied |
| Long lines and elongated vowels distinguish this setting of the "Kyrie Eleison." The use of quartal and quintal harmonies give this work an open and evocative feel. An ideal setting for treble groups of any age and suitable for concert and festival use. 2:45
(BL656 • $1.65) |
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Mary Had a Baby, Go Tell It!
Traditional Spiritual, Arranged by Becki Slagle Mayo |
| SSA, accompanied |
| Becki Mayo has combined some of the best known and most loved spirituals into this arrangement. Featuring "Mary Had a Baby," "Go Tell It on the Mountain," and "Behold That Star," this work has tender moments as well hand-clappin', toe-tappin' fun. 2:35
(BL667 • $1.80) |
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Night Winds
Laura Farnell |
| SA, accompanied |
| Laura Farnell has done a masterful job setting this text by the acclaimed African-American poet, Joseph Cotter. While the night wind is often characterized as having a sad or melancholy quality, Farnell has ably captured Cotter's perspective that the wind could never be sad with the shining stars and moon for companionship. A singing melody and moving harmony lines create an elegant composition. 3:15
(BL658 • $1.65) |
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Rondelay-Oh
Jeremiah Savile (1667), Arranged by Peggy Carter |
| SSA, unaccompanied, with optional accompaniment |
| Using a tune from the 17th-century composer Jeremiah Savile, Peggy Carter has contributed text to this Waits tune, which was traditionally the last piece sung at meetings of the English Madrigal Society and other similar bodies. With lyrics that are appropriate for festive occasions at any time of year, this selection is performed in the characteristic madrigal style, with or without piano accompaniment. 1:05
(BL663 • $1.65) |
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Things That Never Die
Mark Patterson |
| SSA, accompanied, with optional Violin |
| Mark Patterson has set this beloved Charles Dickens text to a comely art song for SSA voices. Lush harmonies and suspensions make this a very fulfilling piece for the SSA ensemble, and the occasional use of two-part texture keeps the piece accessible for most treble choirs. Add the optional violin to make a truly stunning statement for concert or festival. 3:20
(BL665 • $1.80) |
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When the Chariot Takes Me Home
Glenda E. Franklin |
| SA, accompanied |
| Glenda Franklin has combined "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "When the Saints Go Marching In," with original music and text into a great partner song featuring two of the best known spirituals. 1:50
(BL653 • $1.65) |
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