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There you will find full tracks of each song. You might also be interested in our FREE CD Sampler.
The Puget Sound Ensemble; Dan Davison, conductor
This energetic, Latin-style piece is a great opener, closer, or encore choice for high school, college and community choirs. The piano accompaniment may be performed by one or two pianists.
HL08501702 SATB Chorus & 4-Hand Piano
HL08501736 SA(T)B Chorus, Piano
HL08501731 TTBB Chorus, Piano
HL08501703 Piano 4-Hands
Aire Born Singers; Max Murphy, conductor A lively arrangement of a traditional slave song, this piece is for SAB high school choir and includes various percussion. Syncopation and subject matter make this a unique and poignant addition to most repertoires.
Pugent Sound Vocal Ensemble; Dan Davison, conductor Let's dance! Youthful excitement colors this Latin-flavored piece, commissioned by ACDA for the national Convention Jr. High School/Middle School Honor Choir. It features great musical interaction between girls and boys and offers many chances to act out the interplay on stage. With a guiding English translation in addition to the Spanish singing text.
SATB divisi Chorus, HL08501766 Piano 4-Hands & Percussion
HL08501777 Piano & Percussion
From Age To Age; Andrew Miller, conductor The poem describing the moon as "a silver lady in her tower" inspired this rich work for advanced high school choirs and beyond. With expressive harmonies and dramatic dynamics, it will add a beautiful aura to your concert program.
The Kevin A. Memley Studio Chorale; Kevin A. Memley, conductor This work bridges Italy and Broadway, with lovely melody and dramatic instrumental backing! Versatile soli sections make this an audience pleaser.
HL08501765 STB Soloists, SATB divisi Chorus, French Horn & Piano with Timpani, Cymbals & Bass Drum
Panther Creek High School Chamber Choir; Brad Bensen, Conductor This work is inspired by the emotions in the profound text about hope in times of unrest. In a straight four-part setting, the composer lets the drama unfold through the climax of the work. A fine centerpiece in a concert, it is appropriate for high school and beyond.
Belmont University Choir; Jeffery L. Ames, conductor The "unofficial" anthem of South Africa, this historic freedom song was used as the "battle call" at the 2010 Soccer World Cup. With congas, djembe and a strong engagement from the choir, it will be an uplifting concert experience.
Puget Sound Youth Vocal Ensemble; Dan Davison, conductor
For young choirs with many more girls than boys, as well as regular SATB choirs, here is the right piece! Modeled on the classics, with easy counterpoint teaching opportunities. Based on the keyboard accompaniment, optional string parts are available.
HL08501775 SSA(T)B Chorus, Piano & Optional String Quartet
HL08501514 TB Chorus & Piano
HL08501715 Opt. String Quartet
Choral Arts Northwest; Richard Sparks, conductor French poet Guillaume Apollinaire's musing on lost love takes on a quintessential French sound. Easily accessible to a good high school choir. In French, with a singable English translation by Jon Washburn.
Florida State University Chamber Choir; Andre Thomas, conductor This moving tribute will touch the hearts of your choir and audience alike. A versatile piece that can be sung in concerts, memorial services, or other assemblies where serious and uplifting music is a necessity. The horn part is also available for C and B-flat instruments.
Oregon State University Chamber Choir; Steven Zielke, conductor This work depicts how the earth welcomes the rain. The text is in Swahili and English. Exciting rhythms and percussion build to a jubilant ending.
HL08501787 SATB Chorus, a cappella, & Percussion (3 Players)
HL08501788 Percussion Parts HL08501788
