SKU: HL.338920
UPC: 840126914399. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
As Tim Sharp travels the world as an ambassador for choral music he sometimes hears composers in foreign lands that deserve our attention. So is the case with this selection based on the Sara Teasdale poem about clouds. The young composer is committed to melody in a way that is a refreshing return to what seems right. The harmonic treatment is sensitive and sensible, and most satisfying. An excellent concert piece for high school, college and community choirs. Medium in difficulty.
SKU: HL.289521
UPC: 888680916169. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches. Henry Richard McFayden/Richard Burchard.
Here is a piece containing all the richness and harmonic interest in every Burchard tune but confined to just 4 voice parts. Even more remarkable is that the 4 parts are SSAB, so even a middle school choir could possibly use this piece. The text is popular, one often set to music. But Richard Burchard is one of the most commissioned composers of our time and so expect the best. Excellent for concert or festival use.
SKU: HL.1197755
UPC: 196288134855. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Richard Burchard's carefully-crafted setting of “No Longer Mourn†gives vivid, melodic life to William Shakespeare's text, which is beautifully supported by profound harmonic fullness. A richly satisfying piece for chamber, college, and community choirs alike.
SKU: HL.403394
UPC: 196288058595. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Here is a beautiful love song, passionate and stirring. The composer listed the expression as bittersweet, which is the essence of the poem, the events all happening on a golden day. This is an appropriate piece for a school or community choir concert.
SKU: HL.125130
UPC: 884088988302. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Commissioned by the National AGO, Rosephanye created THE CRY OF JEREMIAH for choir, organ and orchestra. The 4 movement work has been a tremendous success, also available with a reduced percussion accompaniment. This is the dynamic opening movement which demands our attention from start to finish. A great anthem for church or concert.
SKU: HL.1265815
UPC: 196288159162. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.
“The Hymn!†is a contemporary a cappella arrangement of some of the most influential and inclusive American patriotic hymns: My Country Tis of Thee, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and Lift Every Voice and Sing. This arrangement is an epic montage from the inspirational pen of none other than prolific choral arranger and composer Stacey V. Gibbs. You can hear and feel the true humanity in the 12/8 rhythmics pulse, supported by a single snare drum–the drum representing the drum major for justice and peace throughout the entire work. Excellent choral writing with a meaningful message for our times. Suitable for high school level singers to professional choirs.
SKU: HL.159834
UPC: 888680620097.
Pepper Choplin has done it again.He has taken one of the classic Christmas Concert Closers, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,†added two new engaging counter-melodies, and wrapped them in an easy swing that invites the audience to sing along.Reminiscent in format to the Christmas classic “Peace, Peace,†this clever carol setting is sure to follow suit.A rhythm part is available separately as is a performance/rehearsal track.Cue sized-notes enable this voicing to work for middle school choirs on up.Easy. Merry Christmas, Everyone!
SKU: HL.338910
UPC: 840126914320. 6.75x10.5x0.001 inches.
This is one of classic carols sung worldwide each Christmas. The original voicing of this arrangement is for SATB divisi choirs. This new voicing cleverly simplifies the parts so there is no divisi and added an appropriate optional drum part. Great for concert or worship. Easy level.
SKU: HL.292928
UPC: 888680932909. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This could be the most charming piece of the year – the We Three Kings carol in 50's Doo Wop style. You will start smiling from the first measure of music. The voicing choices are many, as the solo (melody) line could be several singers. The biggest decision will be deciding what wardrobe choices are best!
SKU: HL.338918
UPC: 840126914368. 9.0x12.0x0.139 inches.
Using a variety of percussion instruments and piano most effectively, Rosephanye has created a Christmas anthem that is grand and joyous. Beginning as softly as the title states, it eventually changes direction and builds to a glorious and strong finale. Her gift for melody, rhythmic motifs, and colorful harmonies come through as she unfold the Christmas story in song. Medium in difficulty.
SKU: HL.338922
UPC: 840126914412. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches. Psalm 85:10.
Ooohs and ahhhs will emerge from the audience when this lovely gem is heard. The message of peace and justice are stated as a gentle prayer based on Psalm 85:10. Melodic and painted with subtle harmonic hues, this is simply a gorgeous anthem or concert closer that will melt your heart. Easy to medium in difficulty.
SKU: HL.338903
UPC: 840126914269. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
A great new song with attitude, and we mean in the most positive way, this tune is destined to be a hit. The title is the chorus that answers every hardship that can come our way. Excellent energy, colorful blue notes, and rocking rhythms are the characteristics that make this song so good.
SKU: HL.1311465
UPC: 196288177395.
Reginal Wright's composition “Journey On†is accessible, engaging, and artistically designed for developing to advanced SATB choirs. The piano accompaniment is exciting and supportive of the expressive vocal lines and inspiring text. Well-crafted part writing will help build performance skills. Masterfully done.
SKU: HL.364401
UPC: 840126958935. 9.0x12.0x0.081 inches.
Four art songs from the pen of Rosephanye Powell bring honor and tribute to African American music and educators. The title, Then, Here and Now, refers to the spiritual's use during slavery (then) and its relevance today (here and now). Titles include: Opressed (Go Down, Moses), Healing (Balm in Gilead), Dying (I Wanna Die Easy), and Protest (Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho).
SKU: HL.275027
UPC: 888680742195. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Composed originally for treble choir, this piece has been one of the most popular selections in the Gentry catalog. Directors have been begging for an SATB voicing for years, and it is finally here. The title is the message, one of hope and resiliency. The gospel style writing includes a soloist, call and response lines, and builds to a glorious ending. This selection works in church and school. Easy to medium in difficulty.
SKU: HL.292528
UPC: 888680930417. 6.75x10.5 inches. 12th c. Latin Hymn/Christopher D. Hogan.
The title of this 12th century Latin hymn says it all: Acension. It is the fulfilling of scripture when Jesus ascends to be on the right of the throne of God. The a cappella music is powerful and majestic, moving to a triumphant ending.
SKU: HL.540114
UPC: 196288075639. 6.75x10.5x0.025 inches.
This joyful Cuban love song has been around for some time, and this choral arrangement brings it into the concert hall. You cannot resist moving when singing this song. Adding a little percussion enhances it even further. The concluding dynamics take the song down to a whisper and then explode enthusiastically for the final phrase. Great fun!
SKU: HL.1197761
UPC: 196288134930. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
The Out from the Shadows Choral Series brings you “Summer Is Gone,†a new setting of British poet Christina Rosetti's 1862 poem “Bitter for Sweet.†The composer, Samuel Coleridge Taylor, displays superb control of text painting and dynamics, creating vocal lines as natural as speech. In perfect harmony with Rosetti's text, falling chromatic figures tossed back and forth among voice parts create an inescapable sense of decay and sorrow. Taylor's harmonic rhythm conveys the latent impression of time stretching and constricting. A truly masterful work, this piece makes for a great festival or competition performance. A fun challenge for an accomplished chamber or larger choir, and a memorable addition to any concert. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was an English-born composer and conductor who hailed from an English and African musical family. After discovering his inherent musical ability, Coleridge-Taylor's family arranged for him to study at the Royal College of Music under composition professor Charles Villiers Stanford. After completing his degree, Coleridge-Taylor was appointed a professor at the Crystal Palace School of Music and became the conductor of the Croydon Conservatoire Orchestra. With his compositions, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor sought to draw from traditional African music and integrate it into the classical tradition, in a similar fashion to Brahms and Dvorak with Hungarian and Bohemian music. He was a prolific composer and a well-respected conductor in England and America, even touring in America and being received at the White House by President Theodore Roosevelt. His most celebrated work was his cantata Hiawatha's Wedding Feast. On his death, close friend and poet Alfred Noyes said, “Too young to die: his great simplicity, his happy courage in an alien world, his gentleness, made all that knew him love him.â€.
SKU: HL.386717
UPC: 196288023630. 9.0x12.0x0.064 inches.
Harp accompaniment for SAB choirs. Now what the Dale Warland Singers made famous can be enjoyed by high school, and small church choirs.
SKU: HL.1197742
UPC: 196288134732. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Here is something truly different - Brent Wells' new arrangement of the Chinese folk song Ao bao Xiang Hui, “Let Us Meet at the Aobao.†The arrangement begins with a brief choral introduction, where the Erhu (violin) presents the melody of the folk song, complete with traditional ornamentation. The tenor and bass verse recounts the story of a young man who goes to the aobao, only to find that his true love is not there. The sopranos and altos answer, giving voice to her reassuring words: “If you wait patiently, I will run to your side.†Finally, they find one another - and under the clear moonlit sky, sing together. Your singers will enjoy the challenge of a different language, presented in the setting of a charming love story. High school, college, and festival choirs will savor learning and performing this unusual piece.
SKU: HL.368287
UPC: 840126967753. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Here is a choral piece that celebrates family and all the blessings of a good home. We know Stacey Gibbs from his popular spiritual arrangements, and here he brings his finesse to an original piece. The piece builds in strength and gratitude into a joyful final statement.
SKU: HL.1311454
UPC: 196288177302. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Mark Butler's new anthem for SATB choir, piano, percussion, and bass is absolutely electrifying. Captivate your audiences with this exciting gospel original. Mark Butler includes all the right ingredients to make this a winner with your singers. Your audiences will leave singing, “Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord!†- guaranteed. It is an ideal piece for festival programming.
SKU: HL.1197758
UPC: 196288134886. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.
Here's a choral fantasy on the traditional African American spiritual, “Soon I Will Be Done.†The grave Wagnerian opening sets the stage for the fiery main theme of the piece–a triplet feeling motif in the lower piano that continues under each chorus statement of the melody. The choir re-enters in the role of the “orchestra†in the second chorus with a haunting legato counter melody that leads up to the first verse. Each verse should have a Gospel/Stride feel with the choir, particularly the upper voices, switching to a more Gospel sound and rhythmic feel. The A sections should be performed with aggression and angst to contrast the calm legato middle section. That middle section is our musical prayer of hope that, like the sentiment of this Spiritual, will continue to live in our hearts despite the sometimes difficult realities of life.
SKU: HL.1197753
UPC: 196288134831. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
“Death, thou art welcome to my arms attended by a thousand charms...†a text that dates back as far as 1818 speaks to the human desire for a peaceful end to life. This new setting by Richard Burchard provides your tenor-bass choir with an exciting and contemporary approach to this rich traditional hymn melody. In typical Burchard fashion, he has beautifully crafted phrases that combine the hymn text, touches of Latin, and a folk-style solo designed to draw attention to the rhythm, melody, and message of the hymn. Looking for that perfect piece with a special soulful appeal? Look no further; accompanied by cello and percussion, here's the ideal candidate, sure to become a choir and audience favorite.
SKU: HL.1197766
UPC: 196288134992. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Beginning softly and tenderly, “This Is Nothing But Thy Love†ebbs and flows to recurring motifs built around fragments of text, offering intense emotional variety. Slowly building to an expansive dynamic, the effect is powerfully profound. Stunning and perfect for large choirs and chamber ensembles alike.
SKU: HL.125147
UPC: 884088988470. 6.75x10.5 inches.
William Hall gives you exactly what you expect, the standard harmonies, the classic Greensleeves tune with a lute-like guitar accompaniment, and a straight-forward choral setting. In the end is a most satisfying and lovely setting for any high school to adult choir Christmas service or concert. A piano realization is provided if guitar is not available.
SKU: HL.8748585
UPC: 884088237127. 6.75x10.5 inches.
The unique Renaissance editions of William Belan continue with this well-known John Dowland (1563-1626) madrigal. The poem is one of the loveliest and most famous from its period, and Dowland's sensitive setting epitomizes the style of the time. This edition includes copious notes for performance, as well as original part notation along with current score engraving.
SKU: HL.1197754
UPC: 196288134848. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
This new gospel choral setting by Byron Smith is one your tenor-bass choir will greet with enthusiasm. The piano accompaniment, percussion, and bass parts all contribute to the strength of this new gospel setting, but the vocal writing is equally fresh and attractive in and of itself. A great opener or closer for your church or festival concert. Raise the roof with “Just Can't Tell It Allâ€!
SKU: HL.338907
UPC: 840126914290. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
Jack Halloran's arrangement of this Stephen Foster favorite has become a classic, performed by choirs from Chanticleer to the best university chorales in the world. This revoicing opens the door for high school and smaller choirs to enjoy it. A great festival piece and American standard. Easy level.
SKU: HL.1311466
UPC: 196288177401. 6.75x10.5x0.041 inches.
“I Hear the Drum†was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 1968 “Drum Major Instinct†speech, sometimes called the “Drum Major for Justice.†This powerful choral setting includes a rap that can be led by a soloist or performed by a select group. It was commissioned for the annual “Let Freedom Sing Concert†in Nashville, TN, which honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With a message that addresses social justice, it is a timely anthem for the 21st century.
