Angel. Composed by Fadhilli William Mdawida. Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. Sws. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 4 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9650. Published by Carl Fischer Music

SATB choir, cantor, voice solo, assembly, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9431

Entrance and Communion Antiphons for the Church Year. Composed by M. Roger Holland, II. Sacred. 40 pages. GIA Publications #9431. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9431).

UPC: 785147943105. English. Text Source: 1. Ps. 96:1, 3, 6-9, alt., The Revised Grail Psalms, 2. 1 Jn. 4:16, Ps. 103:1-2, 8, 10-12, 17-18a, The Grail, 1983, 3. Is. 7:14, Ps. 19:2-6, RGP, 4. Jn. 6:57, Ps. 119:1-2, 11, 49-50, 65, 72, 103, Grail, 1983, Ps. 2. Scripture: Psalm 96:1, 3, 6–9, 1 John 4:16, Psalm 103:1–2, 8, 10–12, 17–18a, Isaiah 7:14, Psalm 19:2–6, John 6:57, Psalm 119:1–2, 11, 49–50, 65, 72, 103, Psalm 23:5ad.

Noted composer M. Roger Holland has taken antiphons from the 2010 Roman Missal and paired them with psalm verses, creating compositions that have wide use in the liturgy. Some parishes will want to use these pieces on the appointed day for entrance or communion processionals. Others may find use for them throughout the entire year, perhaps using them as a weekly song through the season. The songs work well as stand-alone processional pieces and many choirs will want to use them as choir anthems or congregational songs during the preparation of the gifts and altar. While utilizing official texts of the Roman rite, they can be used by congregations of any denomination. Roger explores the wide breadth that is African American music, you’ll find lyric ballades, spiritualinspired offerings, gospel-style songs, and pieces with a more uptempo feel. This is the fourth volume in this series. Contains: O Sing a New Song • God Is Love • Behold Emmanuel • Communion Song For cantor or soloist.

SATB Choir

SKU: HL.14011651

Arranged by Rikke Forchhammer. Music Sales America. Classical. Vocal Score. Composed 2005. 20 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH30059. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14011651).

ISBN 9788759800911. 8.25x11.75x0.115 inches.

Seven traditional African songs, arranged for Mixed choir by Rikke Forchhammer. Includes full lyrics and performance notes.

SATB with 3 voice solos - Intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1705

Composed by Michael Barrett. Arranged by Michael Barrett. Cameron LaBarr. Classical. Octavo. 8 pages. Walton Music #WW1705. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1705).

UPC: 785147013167. IsiXhosa. Text Source: Traditional isiXhosa.

Thixo Onothando is a popular isiXhosa hymn performed throughout South Africa. It is an uplifting song of praise led by a group of soloists who portray the roles of religious leaders. The use of percussion and movement adds a great deal. As performed by the University of Pretoria (TUKS) Camerata on the South African televised national competition, Varsity Sing. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series. Thixo Onothando IPA Pronunciation Guide.

By Derek Bermel. For TTBB. Choral music. Level: Medium. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing. (SBMP 186)

By Victor C Johnson. For 3-part mixed choir and piano (with optional percussion). Concert, Multicultural. Octavo

SATB choir, voice solo, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-7960

Composed by James A. Glover. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7960. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7960).

UPC: 785147796008. English. Text by James A. Glover.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS224

Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+8+8+2+2+2+2+2+2+4+4+4+2+2+3+3+3+4+1+1+1+1+3+12+2 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 11 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS224. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS224).

ISBN 9781491152508. UPC: 680160910007.

Rainbow in the Clouds is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the 19th century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds.  Composer Carol Brittin Chambers was inspired by poetic Maya Angelou to create of setting of this beautiful song. It is lush and beautiful throughout and will highlight the musicianship of your students.  This would serve as a welcome change of pace piece on your program for concert or contest.
Rainbow in the Clouds was commissioned by the Pflugerville Middle School Wind Ensemble in Pflugerville, Texas, directed by Shauna Satrom. The piece premiered in May 2017, in memory and celebration of Luis Ham, who was an Assistant Principal at Pflugerville Middle School.This piece is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the nineteenth century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. The first time I heard reference to this song was in a Maya Angelou video, in which she sings a portion of it: “When it looked like the sun wouldn’t shine anymore, Oh, God put a rainbow in the clouds.” In the video, Dr. Angelou honors those who have demonstrated kindness to her in the past, and she suggests that we all try to be a blessing to others. The Pflugerville community believed that Mr. Ham, with his positive outlook, was definitely a “rainbow in the clouds” for other people.The piece begins with a full ensemble introduction, followed by a woodwind treatment of the first verse with a fairly reserved tempo and straight eighth-note rhythm. When brass pick up the melody on the second phrase, we start to hear the song more like the original spiritual, with dotted-eighth, sixteenth rhythms. The middle section of the piece at m. 22 begins to move at a slightly quicker tempo, and the mood becomes lighter. This section becomes a call-and-response between a euphonium solo and upper woodwinds. The final section of the piece involves everyone playing together joyously and full, eventually winding down with two more solo statements in flute and euphonium.Note to the Conductor:Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts:Lyrical, expressive playing varied stylesSolo responsibilitiesKey changes, tempo changes.