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Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair
Southern Appalachian Mountains Folk Song, arranged by David Eddleman
SATB Voices with Keyboard
David Eddleman’s imaginative setting of this beloved Southern Appalachian folk song certainly approaches genius. Written in 5/8 meter and coupled with a playful piano accompaniment, Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair depicts a sense of urgency, describing a lover’s feelings for his beloved.
SATB Voices with Keyboard and Optional English Horn or Oboe
Michael Trotta’s masterful SATB arrangement contains lyric, legato vocal lines which unfold to reveal a subtle interplay between voices, interwoven with piano and optional obligato line (for oboe or horn). The text, an account of two lovers faced with parting, concludes with the yearning refrain “Stay or else my joys will die” giving voice to the dichotomy of the feelings of joy and pain associated with closeness and separation from a loved one. Also available in SSA(A) (CM9280).
SATB Voices and SATB Solo Quartet with Keyboard & Optional Strings and Harp
Credo from the Mass is the third of five movements in Dave and Jean Perry’s refreshingly modern setting of the Missa Brevis text written for solo quartet and SATB choir. The ancient text finds new life in the Perrys’ new melodies. This work is published with a piano accompaniment, and optional parts for strings and harp are available as a free download.
In his arrangement of Hans Leo Hassler’s choral masterpiece, Mike Ware offers the teacher/conductor a musical grouping of beats based on text stress, but without bar lines. Your choir will sound flawless as they learn and perform this early Renaissance choral while learning about performance practices of the musical time period. This marks the third such Renaissance classic in the Carl Fischer catalog edited by Mike Ware. Also available: Tu Pauperum Refugium, Palestrina (CM9254) and Adoramus Te, Palestrina (CM9223).
Gloria from Mass in G Major, D.167
Franz Peter Schubert, arranged by Russell Robinson
SATB Voices with Keyboard
One of the most well-known movements of the major work repertory, Schubert’s Gloria from Mass in G, D.167, easily stands alone. Russ Robinson’s edition provides a less demanding orchestral reduction in the piano accompaniment and has been lowered to the Key of C. Cued notes and optional breath marks to aid the director and singer in creating a musical performance. This is choral literature of the highest quality that is perfect for contest or festival use. Also available for 2-part Voices (CM9079) and 3-part Mixed Voices (CM9080).
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Traditional English Carol, arranged by Elizabeth Campbell
SATB Voices (Optional Baritone) with Keyboard
From the arranger: Now SATB choirs can enjoy this delightful arrangement, originally written for 3-part mixed voices! The men’s voices imitate a jazzy string bass as they lay down a cool walking bass line. Add the women’s voices on the melody, throw in some swingin’ finger snaps, and you’ll have an easy, fun holiday number that your choir will want to perform every year. Also available for 3-part mixed voices (CM8792).
Tucker Courtney’s energetic SATB spiritual uniquely combines texts from two Biblical parables from the book of Luke: Pharisee and the tax collector and the good Samaritan. The jazzy and swing-infused accompaniment allows for expressive storytelling through song Sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any concert or festival.
Jingle Bells
James Lord Pierpont, arranged by Joe Ambrosio
SATB Voices with Keyboard or a cappella
An unrivaled Christmas favorite, this arrangement is cleverly improved by textual and rhythmic combinations in 7/8 meter. Paired with an interesting and playful optional piano accompaniment, this selection is sure to share joy and spread seasonal cheer at any holiday concert!
InSight Singing:
A Multi-Sensory Approach to Reading Music
By Denise Eaton, Jan Juneau, and Sally Schott
Vocal / Choral
CMF6 — $8.99
Imagine your students becoming independent sight-readers! This book provides a systematic process for improving the following: sight-singing skills, integration of visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles in reading music, and overall musicianship. The learning strategies which accompany the melodies presented in this text incorporate all senses through multisensory learning. These ideas give direction to the learner and the teacher in developing the necessary musical skills and confidence to sight-sing in a manner which includes musical accuracy while encouraging good vocal technique. Using this type of consistent, thoughtful organization of concepts, students can learn to be secure in their abilities as music readers, as well as becoming "insightful singers."
SATB Voices with Keyboard with Optional Strings and Harp
Kyrie from the Mass is the first of five movements in Dave and Jean Perry’s refreshingly modern setting of the Missa Brevis text. Its words come alive once again in flowing vocal lines set to the Perrys’ lovely new accompaniment. This work is published with a piano accompaniment, and optional parts for strings and harp are available as a free download.
Vassar College Choir,
Christine R. Howlett
(cond.)
SATB Voices, a cappella
From the composer: This jubilant setting offers a highly energetic perspective on a traditional Latin text. Laudate Dominum runs the spectrum of musical expression. Thomas Juneau offers your advanced chorus the opportunity to express their virtuoso talent through music that is both challenging and fulfilling. This piece is perfect for opening or closing any performance and is sure to be a hit with your choir!
Prepare! An Ecumenical Music and Worship Planner 2013 - 2014
By David L. Bone and
Mary J. Scifres
Prepare! is an all-in-one resource that helps both the music director and pastor plan the worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the year. The 2013–2014 edition of Prepare! is lectionary-based, with a calendar format that helps plan the entire choir year from September through August. Also included are reproducible worship planning forms, suggestions for prayers, solos, anthems, visuals, and much more. Finally, Prepare! contains the complete lectionary text for Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel readings.
Abingdon Press
777-40117 – $22.99
The United Methodist Music & Worship Planner 2013 - 2014
By David L. Bone and
Mary J. Scifres
Abingdon Press offers The United Methodist Music & Worship Planner, a version of Prepare! tailored specifically to pastors and music directors in the United Methodist Church. It is an all-in-one resource that helps both the music director and pastor plan the worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the year, with a calendar format that helps plan the entire choir year from September through August. Also included are reproducible worship planning forms, suggestions for prayers, solos, anthems, visuals, and much more.
Abingdon Press
777-40118 – $22.99
Music, Lead the Way!
Laura Farnell
SATB Voices with Keyboard
Laura Farnell has drawn her inspiration for this gospel-style composition from the work of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others like him, who worked to break down the barriers of racial and social discrimination. A gripping Van Dyke text delivers the powerful message: when we choose love and sing together in community, surely “peace and love will conquer hate and strife.” Also available for SSA voices (CM9276).
John Ratledge’s four-part a cappella setting of Christina Rossetti’s simple yet poignant text approaches melody and harmony in a lyrical manner. The straight-forward harmonies are given color and nuance through the addition of rich non-harmonic chord tones that represent life’s struggles. My Gift celebrates the transforming power of spirituality when individuals are vulnerable enough to give themselves fully to the Higher Power. A touching addition to any concert program.
Silent Night
Franz Xaver Gruber, arranged by Darmon Meader
SATB Voices, a cappella
Often performed by New York Voices, Darmon Meader’s a cappella arrangement of the timeless German Christmas carol favorite features Meader’s signature vocal jazz style sprinkled with lush harmonic colors. A gorgeous addition to any holiday concert.
This understated and tasteful arrangement for the holiday season contains a unique pairing of the African-American spiritual Sweet Little Jesus Boy with one of the most beloved traditional carols, Away in a Manger. Larry Clark, arranger and composer extraordinaire, continues to find creative ways to seamlessly combine well-known Christmas favorites, creating arrangements that sound as if the two songs were always meant to be performed together. Originally scored for band, the choral arrangement for Sweet Little Manger Child can be performed with band or piano accompaniment. You and your students will enjoy learning and performing this stunning arrangement!
SATB Voices with Keyboard and Optional Concert Band
Your students will embrace and share diversity while learning this wonderful SATB setting written by Russ Robinson! Commissioned for the 2011 Model United Nations Conference, Russ’s original music is augmented by a profoundly relevant text which speaks to the need for world peace, the acceptance of diversity, and the celebration of our freedoms. Written for SATB and piano accompaniment, The World is Our Home also features optional band accompaniment, arranged by the incomparable Carl Strommen.
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