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Bells of Joy
Larry Clark and Rae Moses |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard or Concert Band (Cat. No. CPS109) |
| Looking for a new holiday work for combined concert band and chorus? Larry Clark and Rae Moses have teamed up with this medley that begins with "Carol of the Bells" and includes "Joy to the World," "We Three Kings," and "What Child is This." Both the band and chorus parts have been written so that they can be performed by Middle School ensembles. Of course, they work easily for High School ensembles or large, combined groups. Each ensemble, chorus or band, could also perform the selections individually, with piano accompaniment provided for the chorus. The band score and parts are available separately.
(CM9190 • $1.95) |
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Deep River
Traditional African-American Spiritual, arranged by David Eddleman |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| David Eddleman takes this well known spiritual to new technical heights! After a slow and thoughtful introduction, he takes every opportunity to develop the music in a new way. Each page turn seems to bring a new rhythmic twist, a new key, a faster tempo, or another element that keeps this moving until the suddenly slow and majestic ending. Definitely save this one for last!
(CM9180 • $1.95) |
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Deo Gloria!
Steve Kupferschmid |
| SATB Voices a cappella |
| Steve Kupferschmid expertly combines rhythmic elements with meaningful phrases to set this traditional Latin text. The part writing is very accessible and allows this solid work to shine in its a cappella setting. Equally suitable for concert or church, by ensembles of any age.
(CM9178 • $1.65) |
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Every Night When the Sun Goes In
American Folk Song, arranged by David Eddleman |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| An American folk song that is anything but simple is this fine arrangement by David Eddleman. With primarily a light swing rhythm, numerous rhythmic variations keep everyone on their toes. Eddleman then takes it up a notch for the final chorus!
(CM9173 • $1.80) |
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Fa La La Fantasy
Traditional Christmas Carol, arranged by Earlene Rentz |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| In the midst of the "Fa, la, la" fantasia, your audience will be delighted to hear the familiar carol, "Deck the Hall"! Earlene Rentz has made this joyous carol into a work that could be considered encore material. A must on your next holiday concert.
(CM9188 • $1.80) |
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Farewell, Nancy
19th-century Irish Folk Song, arranged by David Lantz III |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| This 19th century Irish folk song, arranged by David Lantz III, tells the story of separation between a sailor and his love, who desperately wants to accompany him on his voyage. A wonderful concert selection.
(CM9186 • $1.80) |
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Glory! Glory!
African-American Spirituals, arranged by Earlene Rentz |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard and Optional Vocal Solo |
| Earlene Rentz combines a number of well known spirituals ("Since I Laid My Burden Down," "Down to the River of Jordan," and "Down by the Riverside") in this soulful medley. The ending comes alive with solo opportunities, hand clapping, and a big finish! A definite crowd pleaser and closer to any concert.
(CM9172 • $1.95) |
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Goodbye, My Friend
Steve Kupferschmid |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| Written for the occasion of the passing of a dear friend, "Goodbye, My Friend" ably expresses that which we all feel with the loss of someone close. "So long, my friend. We sing for you. We still see your smile and hear your laughter, too." For that special occasion.
(CM9182 • $1.80) |
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Hevenu Shalom Aleichem
Hebrew Folk Song, arranged by David Eddleman |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| David Eddleman has arranged this engaging Hebrew folk song for SATB voices with piano accompaniment. "Hevenu Shalom" is a familiar folk song to the Jewish people. The Hebrew words simply mean "We bring peace to you." The tempo starts stately and gradually gains momentum as it goes along. Quite a lively ending!
(CM9185 • $1.95) |
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Holiday Craziness
James Austin |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is described in this seasonal offering from Bert Stratton and James Austin. It's not officially the holiday season without a certain amount of craziness in the mix!
(CM9189 • $1.65) |
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Kyrie
Steve Kupferschmid |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| This is a beautiful setting of the "Kyrie" for mature mixed voices by Steve Kupferschmid. There is sparse accompaniment throughout with a pervasive melodic motive that appears in the accompaniment as well as in the voices. This would work equally well in a concert or sacred setting.
(CM9175 • $1.65) |
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Little Lamb
Adolphus Hailstork |
| SATB Voices a cappella |
| “Little Lamb” is the third of three installments in Adolphus Hailstork’s Three Dunbar Hyms, featuring text by Lawrence Dunbar, the first known African-American author of hymn texts. A playful piece for SATB a cappella chorus, “Little Lamb” tells the story of a lost sheep and his reunion with his master.
(312-41851 • $1.50) |
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My Lost Love
Thomas Juneau |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard and Optional Cello |
| Thomas Juneau combines the poignancy of the William Wordsworth poetry, "She dwelt among the untrodden ways," with breathtaking cello writing and thick choral sonorities. Rich in color and dynamic range, this will certainly give any choral ensemble an ultimate opportunity to show off its musical skill.
(CM9179 • $1.80) |
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
13th Century Plainsong, arranged by Darmon Meader |
| SATB Voices a cappella with Optional Percussion |
| Darmon Meader works his magic with the familiar carol "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." This particular carol seems to lend itself to the many metrical alterations and rich harmonic textures we have come to expect from Meader and The New York Voices. This arrangement is for SATB voices accompanied by percussion (tambourine, hand drum, snare drum and bass drum). A great seasonal selection for ensembles of any size.
(CM9191 • $1.80) |
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Sing We for Love Together
Giovanni Gastoldi, arranged by Patrick Leibergen |
| SATB Voices a cappella |
| Patrick Liebergen excels at arranging and editing historical choral works into forms more accessible for today's choral ensembles. For this work, Liebergen has chosen a balletto by Giovanni Gastoldi, originally scored for SSATB and published with the title "Il Martellato." Patrick has included his English setting above the original Italian text and has provided an optional keyboard accompaniment. Very effective in the a cappella style, even better with the use of flutes, recorders, strings, or keyboard.
(CM9184 • $1.65) |
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A Song of America
Barberi Paull Feit, arranged by David Eddleman |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| David Eddleman has collaborated with Barberi Paull Feit to produce a fresh patriotic anthem. "America, I hear you singing a song of dreams still coming true" are inspiring words that touch us all. A great addition to the library, when the occasion calls for something new.
(CM9176 • $1.80) |
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The Sounds of Time
James Austin |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard and Optional Oboe (or C-instrument) and Percussion |
| James Austin and Bert Stratton team up again with this tribute to the storied legacy witnessed by nature. "The more I listen the more I find this land is alive with the sounds of time." With accompaniment by piano, oboe, and percussion, "Sounds of Time" delivers an almost Celtic dance feel.
(CM9181 • $1.95) |
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Stephen Foster Madrigals
Stephen Foster, arranged by Donald Moore |
| SATB Voices a cappella |
| Donald Moore, the madrigal master, is back. On the heels of the "Mother Goose Madrigals," the "One Minute Madrigal," and others, Moore gives us the "Stephen Foster Madrigals"! You'll find "Some Folk Do," "The Merry, Merry Month of May," "Nelly Bly," "Song of All Songs," and "Camptown Races," all set in the madrigal style. Each selection is less than a minute.
(CM9183 • $1.80) |
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Take a Stand
Vicki Tucker Courtney |
| SATB Voices a cappella |
| With text by Bert Stratton, Vicki Courtney has penned an original spiritual style anthem that encourages us to "Pick the hill you're gonna stand on. Choose the mountain you will climb. Go out and find the spot you're gonna land on as you test your wings and fly." A great message with a fun, spirited vocal arrangement will make this a crowd pleaser. Could easily be a graduation message.
(CM9170 • $1.95) |
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The Talents We Possess
Ruth Elaine Schram |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| Commissioned by the Keene State College Choir in New Hampshire, Ruth Schram has penned a very thoughtful and beautiful composition. She encourages us all to "use the talents we possess," and to lament a "silent world, where the robin never sang, the lion never roared, and the ocean refused to crash upon the shore." A wonderful addition to any concert program and an inspiring message for graduation.
(CM9171 • $1.80) |
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Thy Word Is a Lamp
Mark Butler |
| SATB Voices a cappella |
| Mark Butler has combined an original work, "Thy Word is a Lamp," with a traditional spiritual, "Done Made My Vow." The result is a fervent testimony for persistence, determination, and courage, all characteristics that are as important today as they were to the slaves, who trusted in divine hope to deliver them to a land of liberty and freedom.
(CM9177 • $1.65) |
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The Voyage
D. Farrell Smith |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| As the final part of a trilogy, David Farrell Smith returns us to the theme that the spirit of a warrior is many times bound to the promise of love awaiting his return. Regardless of the conflict, history is replete with stories that highlight the faith of love, the fire of battle, and the hope of return. Inspired by the interactions of men and women as they embraced loved ones on either side of the journey, Smith started his epic with "Far Away My Love Has Gone," a song for treble voices. "Cry Havoc!" is the second offering in the set, written for male voices. This concluding movement is "The Voyage," set for SATB voices. These work well individually, but are very moving when presented as a group.
(CM9174 • $1.65) |
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When Storms Arise
Adolphus Hailstork |
| SATB Voices a cappella |
| “When Storms Arise” is the first of three installments in Adolphus Hailstork’s Three Dunbar Hymns, featuring text by Lawrence Dunbar, the first known African-American author of hymn texts. “When Storms Arise” honors Crispus Attacks, widely known as the first African-American to give his life in the black struggle for independence.
(312-41849 • $1.65) |
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Without Music
Vicki Tucker Courtney |
| SATB Voices with Keyboard |
| "Without music, we'd miss the feeling of such appealing melodies, the precious flavor of harmonies, a lover's serenade, a solo sweetly played." Bert Stratton's text eloquently describes the many wonders that are music, and Vicki Courtney has found just the right musical setting to deliver these lines. The combination puts an exclamation mark on the sentiment that "without music, what an empty place this world would be." A gorgeous concert selection, particularly for any kind of Arts Awareness!
(CM9187 • $1.65) |
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