Transient Glory Series-Boatmen’s Song was inspired by a folk song from northern China which was used by the boatmen as they towed their boats along the river. As this means of propulsion is now consigned to history only the musicremains; however the hand-clapping and nonsense words still reflect the unending turmoil and unrest of the river. Bright Sheng is a contemporary Chinese composer who settled and studied in America following theCultural Revolution. He is known for writing down traditional Chinese tunes and folk songs in a western style. Boatmen’s Song was commissioned by The Yong People’s Chorus of New York and scored for aprofessional children’s choir or a women’s chorus with Harp and Percussion.

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Jill Gallina has done a masterful job of arranging this piece of classic literature in a new lush arrangement for women's voices. This pristine setting of Schumann is a wonderful spring concert piece. Arranged for two sopranos and two alto vocal parts.

This brand new offering from master arranger Kirby Shaw combines the romantic lyric and thoughtfully crafted and singable melody with the arranger's own signature treatment. The result is a stellar chart featuring a strong lead part that stays true to the original 2015 smash hit.

A mother's love for her daughter as she grows up is expressed in this poem by Jenice Meagher Cutler. Debra Scroggins' musical setting lives up to the title. The tenderness and emotion are deep and the warmth of the cello onlyadds to the sentiment. Excellent for treble choirs high school and older.

This Christmas standard is one of the most recorded holiday songs of our time. This arrangement awakens the beloved song to new possibilities dressing it in a sophisticated suit of traditional choral elements and light jazz. The creative crescendo of the original song unfolds verse by verse as the news of the Christ Child's birth goes from the shepherd boy to the people everywhere. The call and response format is maintained but refreshed by shimmering chords and creative counterpoint. A study in choral color don't miss the opportunity of sharing this wonderful Christmas classic with your audience.

A cherished favorite from the BHS catalog Kirk Young's setting of this Billy Joel ballad was performed by 1993 Quartet Champs Gas House Gang. The arrangement is simple elegant and will be a special moment in any concert set.