Composed by African American Work Song. Arranged by Anthony Trecek-King. School, Concert. Cameron LaBarr. Octavo. Walton Music #WW1778. Published by Walton Music

By John Sheppard. Arranged by Sally Dunkley. For SATTBB choir, a cappella. This edition: MDD. Mixed Voices. Musica dei Donum. Sacred Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. Duration 12'

Composed by David Conte (1955-). Arranged by David Conte. Advanced/Collegiate. Secular, 21st century. Piano/choral score for TTBB version. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8196).

By Kenneth Jennings. For choir. (TTBB). Choral Octavos. Cantus. Secular. Choral Octavo. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

By Calixa Lavallee (1842-1891). Arranged by Diane Loomer. For TTBB choir, a cappella. Octavo. Published by Cypress Choral Music

By Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni. Arranged by Donald Moore. Choir Secular. Men's Choir. Choral Octavo; Masterworks. Choral Designs. Masterwork. Choral Octavo. 8 pages

By Timothy Takach. For choir. (TTBB). Choral Octavos. Cantus. Sacred. Choral Octavo. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

Choir Secular (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.48848

Composed by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Arranged by Mark Hayes. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Great American Songbook; Jazz; Secular; Standard. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48848. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48848).

UPC: 038081561721. English.

Now available S.S.A.A. and T.T.B.B. One of the most charming songs from the great era of American popular song. The way you wear your hat, the way you sip your tea . . . no, no, they can't take that away from me. The unhurried swing feel of this arrangement is right on target for the sophisticated Gershwin style. Strong voice writing and supportive piano accompaniment. A classic!

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

By David Montoya. (TTBB a cappella). Pavane Choral. Sacred. Size 7x10.5 inches. 12 pages. Published by Pavane Publishing.

(CME In Low Voice). By Andrea Ramsey. For Choral (TTBB). Choral Music Experience In Low Voice. 8 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051479511. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

By African American Spiritual. Arranged by Uzee Jr. Brown. For Voices: TTBB, mixed solos. Keyboard accompaniment. African American Church Music Series Sacred. Level: medium. 9 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Choral TTBB choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9635

Composed by Victor Johnson. Fold. Performance Score. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 19 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9635. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9635).

ISBN 9781491157077. UPC: 680160915637. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: E major. English, English. Abram Joseph Ryan (1838-1886).

Victor Johnson captures the mystery and nuance of the bittersweet poem, Wake Me a Song, by American poet, Abram Joseph Ryan. Nuance, text, and Johnson's rich harmonies paired with intertwining textures make this a noteworthy addition to any program. Also available for SATB Voices (CM9561).
About the Author Abram Joseph Ryan was born Matthew Abraham Ryan on February 5, 1838 in Hagerstown, Maryland. As a young man, Ryan and his family moved west St. Louis, Missouri, where he was educated at the Christian Brothers School. He studied for the priesthood at Niagra University in New York State and was ordained a priest in the Vincentian order on November 1, 1856. He taught theology, first at Niagra university and then at the diocesan seminary in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, until the beginning of the war between the states. Father Ryan enlisted in the army on September 1, 1862, and served as a chaplain throughout the conflict, carrying the wounded to safety and performing last rites on the battlefield. His first piece of poetry was inspired by the death of a younger brother while serving in the army. After the war, he established a weekly literary magazine in which most of his poetry was published. He also put out several volumes of poetry, including Father Ryan's Poems and A Crown for Our Queen. Father Ryan died on April 22, 1886 at a Franciscan monastery in Louisville, Kentucky. About the Song Wake Me A Song is an inspired and sensitive setting of the 19th-century poem by Abram Joseph Ryan. It features sweeping melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a flowingly beautiful accompaniment. To master a performance of this selection, singers must perform very expressively, paying close attention to such musical aspects as phrase shaping, the rise and fall of the melodic line, blending and proper intonation between sections. One strategy that could be used to ensure proper phrasing is the idea of Painting the Phrase. The singer should make a motion as if they have a paintbrush in their hand and paint the melodic line and phrase shape as if they are painting with a nice, flowing brush stroke. One could think about painting a rainbow or an arch to show the rise and fall of the line and/or phrase. The director can also show this gesture while conducting to reinforce this concept.
About the AuthorAbram Joseph Ryan was born Matthew Abraham Ryan on February 5, 1838 in Hagerstown, Maryland. As a young man, Ryan and his family moved west St. Louis, Missouri, where he was educated at the Christian Brothers School. He studied for the priesthood at Niagra University in New York State and was ordained a priest in the Vincentian order on November 1, 1856. He taught theology, first at Niagra university and then at the diocesan seminary in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, until the beginning of the war between the states.Father Ryan enlisted in the army on September 1, 1862, and served as a chaplain throughout the conflict, carrying the wounded to safety and performing last rites on the battlefield. His first piece of poetry was inspired by the death of a younger brother while serving in the army. After the war, he established a weekly literary magazine in which most of his poetry was published. He also put out several volumes of poetry, including Father Ryan's Poems and A Crown for Our Queen. Father Ryan died on April 22, 1886 at a Franciscan monastery in Louisville, Kentucky.About the SongWake Me A Song is an inspired and sensitive setting of the 19th-century poem by Abram Joseph Ryan. It features sweeping melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a flowingly beautiful accompaniment.To master a performance of this selection, singers must perform very expressively, paying close attention to such musical aspects as phrase shaping, the rise and fall of the melodic line, blending and proper intonation between sections.One strategy that could be used to ensure proper phrasing is the idea of “Painting the Phrase.” The singer should make a motion as if they have a paintbrush in their hand and “paint” the melodic line and phrase shape as if they are painting with a nice, flowing brush stroke. One could think about painting a rainbow or an arch to show the rise and fall of the line and/or phrase. The director can also show this gesture while conducting to reinforce this concept.