Christmas
1. O Come All Ye Faithful - Scott Farthing
University of LaVerne Chamber Singers
Scott Farthing, conductor
This new arrangement of Adeste Fideles combines contemporary
rhythms and an exuberant piano accompaniment in this setting
of a familiar carol. Here is a fine opening or closing encore
for the holiday concert.
8501460 SATB with piano accompaniment
2. A Star - N. Grant Pfeifer
Festival Singers of Atlanta
Jane F. Burke, conductor
Inspired by Grace Noll Crowell's well loved poem, this
setting appeals to both school and church choirs.
8501464 SATB a cappella
3. I Sing Of A Maiden - Philip Lawson
Coral Gables Congreg. Church Vocal Ensemble
Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
With English text from the 15th century, this arrangement
by British composer and member of the Kingísingers, offers
soli for tenor and soprano.
8501459 SATB a cappella
FOR THE YOUNG VOICES:
Lynne Gackle editions
4. He Smiles Within His Cradle - arr. Pat Messick
Christ United Methodist Church 5th+6th Grade Choir
Pat Messick, conductor
This Austrian carol is set for unison voices to be sung by
children, adults, as a solo, or with numerous combinations
of voices. With easy optional cello or clarinet part.
8501453 Unison, with piano and cello/clarinet (opt.)
5. Ain'a That Good News
- arr. Pat Messick
Christ United Methodist Church Youth Choir
Pat Messick, conductor
The arrangement of this well-known spiritual is written
for middle school or small high school choirs.
8501451 SATB, with piano
6. This Ol' Hammer - arr. Dan Krunnfusz
Ensemble from Birmingham Boys Choir
Ken Berg, conductor
Here is an arrangement, suitable for both the young
male chorus and older groups. It features a solo for the
baritone voice, but can be sung by a few voices or a small
ensemble.
8501448 TTB with piano
7. Buffalo Gals - arr. Dan Krunnfusz
Ensemble from Birmingham Boys Choir
Ken Berg, conductor
First published in 1844, the melody from the minstrel
time has a text inviting the Buffalo gals to dance. The setting
is for young male voices but can be sung by older groups as well.
8501452 TTB with piano
8. Come Travel With Me - Scott Farthing
University of La Verne Chamber Singers
Scott Farthing, conductor
Here is the SATB version of last yearís popular choice!
The vocal line, supported by the accompaniment, makes this
song a great program closer or encore.
8501454 SATB with piano accompaniment
SAB - Two Part - SSAA
9. Agnus Dei - Kinley Lange
First Presbytarian Church Chorale, Austin & Orch
Kinley Lange, conductor
Written for SAB, this work is suitable for choirs with
smaller menís sections. Sopranos and altos in unison open
the piece, which has comfortable ranges.
8501465 SAB (SATB) with piano
8501474 Opt. string quintet parts
10. Where Two Or Three Are Gathered - Kinley Lange
Ensemble from First Pres. Church Chorale, Austin
Kinley Lange, conductor
The ranges in this two part mixed chorus setting makes
this piece easy to sing by a small choir.
8501457 2-part mixed, with piano
11. Set Me As A Seal - Richard Nance
Tacoma Youth Chorus
Judith Herrington, conductor
This popular setting is now offered for SSAA voices,
with French horn and piano accompaniment.
8501461 SSAA with piano and horn
SATB and Mixed Choir High School
12. Gospel America - A Patriotic Medley
- Scott Farthing
University of LaVerne Chamber Singers
Scott Farthing, conductor
With a swinging gospel beat, this medley of patriotic
treasures ('My Country 'Tis of Thee', 'America the Beautiful', 'Battle Hymn')
is for high school and beyond. Each title may also be performed separately.
8501467 SATB with piano
13. Insufficient Memory - D. Geoffrey Bell
Medway High School Choir, London ON
Ken Fleet, conductor
This fun piece, in an easy arrangement, describes the
frustration of dealing with computers in the classroom.
In blues style, it is appropriate for middle school and up.
8501455 SATB with piano
14. Siyahamba - Anders Nyberg, editor
Tapiola Choir
Kari Ala-Pöllänen conductor
Known in English as 'We are Marching in the Light of God',
it is one of 15 great songs in the collection Freedom Is Coming
- a top favorite with school and church alike!
8500021 SATB Freedom Is Coming collection, a cap
8501446 SATB Freedom Is Coming collection with CD
15. All My Trials - arr. Norman Luboff
Soli Deo Gloria Cantorum
Almeda Berkey, conductor
The spiritual from the Bahamas, with a lovely soprano solo,
is a great selection for high school and church use.
8501075 SATB a cappella
16. I Will - Lennon-McCartney, arr. Dan Davison
Willamette Singers
Wallace Long, conductor
This great new arrangement of the beautiful Beatles song
in fine vocal jazz style is a selection to challenge to high
school ensembles as well as university choirs.
8501468 SATB a cappella
17. Lonesome Valley - Alf Houkom
Coral Gables Congreg. Church Vocal Ens,
Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
A beautiful arrangement of a well loved spiritual, which
invites the accomplished high school choir to perform at its best.
8501456 SATB chorus a cappella
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SATB and Mixed Choir High School
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18. Tango To Evora - Loreena McKennitt, arr. Jon Washburn
Vancouver Chamber Choir
Jon Washburn, conductor
With cymbals and soft handclapping, the sweet and haunting
tango melody from Loreena MacKennitt's CD The Visit, is set for
choir and a 'floating' soprano solo.
8501469 SATB with finger cymbals-bell
19. Let Him Kiss Me - Jonathan Miller
Chicago a cappella
Johathan Miller conductor
The text is Biblical, from Song of Songs. The setting
challenges a mature high school chamber choir or college group.
8501470 SSATB a cappella
20. Saul - Egil Hovland
New York All-State Concert Choir 1992
Dennis K. Cox, conductor
One of Hovland's most outstanding works, Saul is enhanced
by a dramatic narration and keyboard.
8500232 SATB with piano/organ
21. Aftonen - Hugo Alfven
Mats Nilsson Vocal Ensemble
Mats Nilsson, conductor
The Evening is the English translation of this great choral
work for all times. With its wonderful word-painting, it is a
sure crowd pleaser and fine high school concert work.
8500856 SATB a cappella
In Spanish
22. El Dia Es Hoy (The Day Is Today) - Paul Basler
Coral Gables Congreg. Church Vocal Ensemble
Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
This work celebrates the joy of living and loving. Set
in its original Spanish, with parallel pronunciation guide
and English translation provided.
8501449 SATB with piano and percussion accompaniment
23. Amor Que Une Con el Amor GrandÌsimo
(Love That Unites Me With the Greatest Love) - Paul Basler
Coral Gables Congreg. Church Vocal Ensemble
Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
A lush, romantic song with a baritone solo with many unison
passages and a grand choral climax. Set in Spanish with parallel
pronunciation guide and English translation provided.
8501450 SATB chorus, baritone solo with piano and horn accompaniment
24. Amor De Mi Alma
(You Are the Love of My Soul) - Z. Randall Stroope
University of Nebraska Chorale
Z. Randall Stroope, conductor
A love poem in Spanish from early 1500 in a fine setting with
varied dynamics and expressions. May be performed with or without piano.
8501427 SATB divisi, opt. Piano accompaniment
University and Professional Ensembles
25. Hodie Christus Natus Est - Richard Nance
Pacific Lutheran University Women
Richard Nance, conductor
Here is a new and exciting major work for double women's
chorus a cappella which offers a challenge for the advanced
or professional women's choirs.
8501463 SSAA/SSAA a cappella
26. By Yon Bonnie Banks - arr. Jon Washburn
Vancouver Chamber Choir
Jon Washburn, conductor
The Scottish folk melody in this shimmering arrangement
presents soli for baritone and soprano within the beautiful
melody line.
8501471 SATB a cappella
27. Welcome All Wonders - Philip Lawson
Coral Gables Congreg. Church Vocal Ensemble
Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
The 17th century text by Thomas Traherne is given an impressive
and challenging setting suitable for a large choir.
8501458 SSAATTBB unaccompanied
28. Domaredansen
(The Dance of the Judge) - trad., arr. Bengt Hallberg
The Chamber Choir
Eric Ericson , conductor
A well-known Swedish folk tune, here in a great boogie-woogie inspired arrangement.
8500300 SATB with piano
Works By Eric Whitacre
29. Sleep - Eric Whitacre/Charles Anthony Silvestri
Brigham Young University Singers
Ronald Staheli, conductor
Whitacre's music inspired Silvestri to the text, drawing
on the mystical moment between awareness and sleep. Generally
accessible, this work requires a sizable choir to handle the divisi passages.
8501462 SATB divisi, a cappella
30. Five Hebrew Love Songs - Eric Whitacre/Hila Plitmann
University of Miami Chorale
Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
With text by Hila Plitmann, each song in the suite depicts
a single moment captured in song. The words have literal translation
above the music. Featured here is Kala Kalla, translated into 'Light Bride'.
8501466 SATB with piano and violin
8501473 String quartet score and parts
31. hope, faith, life, love - Eric Whitacre/e.e. cummings
Northern Arizona University Choir
Edith Copley, conductor
The second publication after 'I thank You God for most this amazing day'
in the set of three 'Songs of Faith', all to poems by e.e.cummings.
8501472 SSAATTBB a cappella
32. Lux Aurumque - Eric Whitacre/Edward Esch
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay
Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
Elegant and beautiful simplicity makes this work truly special,
with the music painting the light around the Holy Child in the crib.
For advanced high school and church choirs.
8501418 SATB divisi a cappella
33. Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine
- Eric Whitacre/Charles Anthony Silvestri
Kansas City Chorale, cond. by Eric Whitacre
Charles Bruffy, Artistic Director and conductor
The text explores Leonardo da Vinciís dreams of flying.
The blend of Italian madrigal and contemporary style supports
the text by C.A. Silvestri.
8501444 SSATB divisi with soli, a cappella
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