SKU: GI.G-9702

UPC: 785147970200. Greek, Latin. Text Source: Words from Mass for the Dead

SKU: GI.G-7204

Latin. Text source: From the Eucharistic Liturgy of the Roman Rite. Scripture: Isaiah 6:3, Psalm 118:26, Matthew 21:9, Revelation 4:8.

An a cappella polyphonic setting based on the Sanctus chant of Mass XVIII. Though not particularly complex, the extensive divisi requires fairly sizeable forces, and the harmonic texture requires careful attention to intonation. The end result creates a powerfully rich sonority.

An a cappella polyphonic setting based on the Sanctus chant of Mass XVIII.

SKU: JK.01299

Mark 16:6-7, Mosiah 16:7-9.

Arranged for mixed chorus (SSAATTBB) and piano, from Richard Smith's Women of the Bible.
This setting begins with the women visiting the tomb to anoint the Savior with oil and spices. They find the tomb empty and an angel there. Later, Mary sees the Christ and realizes He has risen.
Composer: Richard W. Smith
Lyricist: Barbara Tanner
Difficulty: Medium-difficult / medium acc.
Performance time: 5:00
Reference: Mark 16:6-7, Mosiah 16:7-9.

SKU: JK.01742

Doctrine and Covenants 43:34, Doctrine and Covenants 110:2-4.

* Arranged for mixed chorus (SSAATTBB) and smooth moving arpeggios in the piano accompaniment.
Composer: Christine Davis
Arranger: Christine Davis
Lyricist: 12th cent. anonymous with additional text by Britton Davis
Difficulty: Medium-difficult
Performance time: 4:25
* Best-selling item
References: Doctrine and Covenants 43:34, Doctrine and Covenants 110:2-4.

SKU: JK.00654

Mosiah 3:5-8, John 15:13.

Sacred hymn arrangement for mixed chorus (SSAATTBB) and piano, in B flat (two flats). High note: A.
Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
Arranger: Ann Kapp Andersen
Lyricist: Charles H. Gabriel
Difficulty: Medium
Performance time: 3:30
Reference: Mosiah 3:5-8, John 15:13.

SKU: JK.00600

Psalm 92:1-5, Enos 1:27.

Stirring hymn arrangement for double mixed chorus (SSAATTBB) and piano. Highest soprano note: A.
Composer: John J. McClellan
Arranger: Ralph Laycock
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Difficulty: Difficult / difficult acc.
Performance time: 4:00
References: Psalm 92:1-5, Enos 1:27.

SKU: JK.00609

Christmas anthem for mixed chorus (SATB) and piano, singing of the many physical things that surround us at Christmas, particularly appropriate for a secular Christmas celebration.
Composer: Richard W. Smith
Lyricist: Elaine Christensen
Difficulty: Difficult / difficult acc.
Performance time: 3:20.

SKU: CF.CM9419

ISBN 9780825898174. UPC: 798408098179. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Text: Christina Rossetti. Christina Rossetti.

Ramsey's setting of this well-known holiday text is one of simplistic beauty. Carol-like at times, In the Bleak Midwinter is replete with opportunities for choirs to experiment with shifts in vocal color in the dramatic moments Ramsey masterfully crafts within the piece.

SKU: CF.CM9738

ISBN 9781491161180. UPC: 680160919765. Key: Eb major. English. Barter by Sara Teasdale.

Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid things, Blue waves whitened on a cliff, Soaring fire that sways and sings, And children's faces looking up Holding wonder in a cup.   Life has loveliness to sell, Music like a curve of gold, Scent of pine trees in the rain, Eyes that love you, arms that hold, And for your spirit's still delight, Holy thoughts that star the night.   Spend all you have for loveliness, Buy it and never count the cost; For one white singing hour of peace Count many a year of strife well lost, And for a breath of ecstacy Give all you have been, or could be. --Barter from Love Songs (1918) by Sara Teasdale Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) was an American poet whose short, personal lyrics are noted for their classical simplicity and quiet intensity. Teasdale was born in St. Louis, Missouri and traveled to Chicago as a young woman, where she grew acquainted with Harriet Monroe and the literary circle around Poetry. Teasdale wrote seven books of poetry in her lifetime and received public admiration for her well-crafted lyrical poetry which centered on a woman's changing perspectives of beauty, love, life, and death. Jacob Narverud (b. 1986) is an American composer, arranger, and conductor. A native Kansan, Jacob is the Founder/Artistic Director of the Tallgrass Chamber Choir, a professional ensemble of musicians from across the Great Plains. Dr. Narverud is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences as well as an active guest conductor/clinician for choral festivals and all-state choirs across the United States. Many of his compositions are publisher best sellers and are performed worldwide by choirs of all levels. Website: jnarverud.com YouTube & Spotify: jacobnarverud.
Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid things, Blue waves whitened on a cliff, Soaring fire that sways and sings, And children's faces looking up Holding wonder like a cup.   Life has loveliness to sell, Music like a curve of gold, Scent of pine trees in the rain, Eyes that love you, arms that hold, And for your spirit's still delight, Holy thoughts that star the night.   Spend all you have for loveliness, Buy it and never count the cost; For one white singing hour of peace Count many a year of strife well lost, And for a breath of ecstacy Give all you have been, or could be. --Barter from Love Songs (1918) by Sara Teasdale Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) was an American poet whose short, personal lyrics are noted for their classical simplicity and quiet intensity. Teasdale was born in St. Louis, Missouri and traveled to Chicago as a young woman, where she grew acquainted with Harriet Monroe and the literary circle around Poetry. Teasdale wrote seven books of poetry in her lifetime and received public admiration for her well-crafted lyrical poetry which centered on a woman's changing perspectives of beauty, love, life, and death. Jacob Narverud (b. 1986) is an American composer, arranger, and conductor. A native Kansan, Jacob is the Founder/Artistic Director of the Tallgrass Chamber Choir, a professional ensemble of musicians from across the Great Plains. Dr. Narverud is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences as well as an active guest conductor/clinician for choral festivals and all-state choirs across the United States. Many of his compositions are publisher best sellers and are performed worldwide by choirs of all levels. Website: jnarverud.com YouTube & Spotify: jacobnarverud.
Life has loveliness to sell,All beautiful and splendid things,Blue waves whitened on a cliff,Soaring fire that sways and sings,And children's faces looking upHolding wonder like a cup. Life has loveliness to sell,Music like a curve of gold,Scent of pine trees in the rain,Eyes that love you, arms that hold,And for your spirit's still delight,Holy thoughts that star the night. Spend all you have for loveliness,Buy it and never count the cost;For one white singing hour of peaceCount many a year of strife well lost,And for a breath of ecstacyGive all you have been, or could be.                   —“Barter” from Love Songs (1918) by Sara Teasdale Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) was an American poet whose short, personal lyrics are noted for their classical simplicity and quiet intensity. Teasdale was born in St. Louis, Missouri and traveled to Chicago as a young woman, where she grew acquainted with Harriet Monroe and the literary circle around Poetry. Teasdale wrote seven books of poetry in her lifetime and received public admiration for her well-crafted lyrical poetry which centered on a woman’s changing perspectives of beauty, love, life, and death.Jacob Narverud (b. 1986) is an American composer, arranger, and conductor. A native Kansan, Jacob is the Founder/Artistic Director of the Tallgrass Chamber Choir, a professional ensemble of musicians from across the Great Plains. Dr. Narverud is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences as well as an active guest conductor/clinician for choral festivals and all-state choirs across the United States. Many of his compositions are publisher best sellers and are performed worldwide by choirs of all levels.Website: jnarverud.com         YouTube & Spotify: jacobnarverud.

SKU: PR.312419090

ISBN 9781491135778. UPC: 680160687848. English, Hebrew.

In Stacy Garrop’s inspired hands, divisi mixed chorus provides a rich palette of texture and color. Her setting intermingles three versions of the Hebrew folk tune, taking artistic advantage of contrasts between solo and tutti, homophony and grand antiphony, divisi men and divisi women, and the gradual braiding and unbraiding of Hebrew and English texts. LO YISA GOY is the explicitly anti-war Scriptural text better-known in its English translation that begins, “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares... nation shall not lift up a sword against nation.”.
When Jonathan Miller asked me to write two pieces for Chicago a cappella, I knew right away that I wanted to choose two songs from my own past.The first piece, Hava Nagila, is a celebratory song full of joy. I wanted the second work to contrast the first, and to this end, I chose the somber text of Lo Yisa Goy, a prayer for peace. I remember singing this song as a young child in Hebrew school and synagogue, always in context (at least in my congregation) of praying for the state of Israel. I think we’re at a particular point in which people in a lot of different nations could use such a prayer. For this reason, you’ll hear the words in both Hebrew and English.In my research of previous versions of the melody, I discovered three variants for the tune, all of which I have incorporated into my piece.