By Julian Rush. Arranged by Jeremy J. Bankson. For brass quintet (SATB choir, Congregation). Choral. Church Anniversary, Trust/Guidance, General. Moderately Easy. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

By Julian Rush. Arranged by Jeremy J. Bankson. For SATB choir, congregation, brass quintet, percussion and organ. Full score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Choral Score. Composed by Michael Daugherty (1954-). BH Large Choral. Classical, Contemporary. Softcover. 84 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051097784. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

By Lowell Alexander. Arranged by Keith Christopher. For Choral (SATB). PraiseSong Choral. 12 pages. Published by PraiseSong

((from the Celebrating Grace hymnal)). Arranged by Lloyd Larson. For Choral (SATB). Harold Flammer. Sacred. Published by Shawnee Press

Choral SATB Choir and Piano

SKU: CF.CM9740

Composed by Mark Burrows. 16 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 22 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9740. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9740).

ISBN 9781491161203. UPC: 680160919789. Key: Bb major. English. Siegfried Sasson.

Everyone suddenly burst out singing; And I was filled with such delight As prisoned birds must find in freedom... These opening lines to Everyone Sang by the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon feel as relevant today as they did when the poem was first published in 1919. It was after the end of World War I and these words capture so much of the collective exhilaration, relief, and pure joy about the Great War finally coming to an end. And yet Sassoon himself felt none of that when he wrote this poem. In his own words, he was feeling dull-minded and depressed. Perhaps his time in the trenches was still too recent. One of the reasons the creative arts are so powerful is that a poet like Sassoon (or a painter like Van Gogh or a composer like Mahler) can take their own feelings of deep sadness or pain and transform them into something beautiful, even uplifting. Everyone Sang is a celebration of the promise that things can get better, that there are things worth looking forward to.   The poem itself has so much rhythm and musicality. The appearance of suddenly in the first line of each verse gives those verses a rush of energy. Attention to the crescendo in measure 7, and again in measure 37, from mf to f will help the listener experience that rush. There are expressive opportunities with so many of the poet's bold choices of action words - burst, winging, and shaken. Then there's alliteration - a poetic device that can be overdone, but Sassoon strikes a wonderful balance. Suddenly/singing (measures 6-7 and 10-11) Find/freedom (measure 21-22) Winging/wildly (measure 23) Setting/sun (measures 47-49) Was/wordless (measures 65-75) Give these alliterations just a hint of emphasis (without overdoing) to bring out the natural rhythm of the text.   And just as O is set apart in the poem by punctuation, I wanted the musical setting - in measure 57 - to honor that feeling of wonder - ...O, but Everyone Was a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing will Never be done. Friends, there is so much good ahead, so much to be excited about. May the singing never be done.
Everyone suddenly burst out singingAnd I was filled with such delightAs prisoned birds must find in freedom…These opening lines to Everyone Sang by the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon feel as relevant today as they did when the poem was first published in 1919. It was after the end of World War I and these words capture so much of the collective exhilaration, relief, and pure joy about the “Great War” finally coming to an end. And yet Sassoon himself felt none of that when he wrote this poem. In his own words, he “was feeling dull-minded and depressed.” Perhaps his time in the trenches was still too recent.One of the reasons the creative arts are so powerful is that a poet like Sassoon (or a painter like Van Gogh or a composer like Mahler) can take their own feelings of deep sadness or pain and transform them into something beautiful, even uplifting. Everyone Sang is a celebration of the promise that things can get better, that there are things worth looking forward to. The poem itself has so much rhythm and musicality.The appearance of “suddenly” in the first line of each verse gives those verses a rush of energy. Attention to the crescendo in measure 7, and again in measure 37, from mf to f will help the listener experience that rush.There are expressive opportunities with so many of the poet’s bold choices of action words – burst, winging, and shaken.Then there’s alliteration - a poetic device that can be overdone, but Sassoon strikes a wonderful balance.Suddenly/singing (measures 6-7 and 10-11)Find/freedom (measure 21-22)Winging/wildly (measure 23)Setting/sun (measures 47-49)Was/wordless (measures 65-75)Give these alliterations just a hint of emphasis (without overdoing) to bring out the natural rhythm of the text. And just as “O” is set apart in the poem by punctuation, I wanted the musical setting – in measure 57 - to honor that feeling of wonder –…O, but EveryoneWas a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing willNever be done. Friends, there is so much good ahead, so much to be excited about.May the singing never be done.

(For SATB Voices with Keyboard). Composed by Crawford R. Thoburn. SATB chorus. For SATB, Keyboard. Choral. Choral part(s). Standard notation. 11 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

Arranged by Teena Chinn. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Pop Choral Series. Level: Moderate (grade III). Choral Octavo. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Vocal songbook for SATB choir. With vocal score. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Norman Luboff. (SATB a cappella). Walton Choral. 4 pages. Published by Walton Music.

( Come Away from Rush and Hurry ). By C.J. Adams. For SATB choir and piano. Quick Study Chorals. BEACH SPRING, Communion, Hymntune, Call To Worship, General, Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Composed by J. William Greene. For SATB choir, organ. An Epiphany scene. Christmas, Epiphany. Octavo. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications

By Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom. Arranged by Norman Luboff. (SATB). Walton Choral. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Walton Music.

By Ed Rush. Arranged by James Michael Stevens. For SATB choir and piano. Choral. Octavo. Text language: English. 12 pages

Surely This Jesus. Composed by Ed Rush. Arranged by Douglas Nolan. Brookfield Easter Choral. Holy Week, Sacred, Easter. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Brookfield Press

Choir (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.48319

Arranged by Chad Weirick. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Lawson-Gould. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 20 pages. Alfred Music #00-48319. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48319).

UPC: 038081551425. English. Traditional English Carol.

Here's a wildly inventive reimagining of the traditional English carol that will be a highlight on holiday concerts. The dazzling piano introduction ushers in a rush of crystal-clear chords in bright contemporary harmony, while frequent shifts of meter and style conjure an assortment of moods, from celebratory to reflective. A stunning concert setting that is worth the extra rehearsal.

SATB choir - Intermediate

SKU: LO.10-1965S

Composed by Joe Cox. Choral. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Sacred Music Press #10/1965S. Published by Sacred Music Press (LO.10-1965S).

UPC: 000308042634.

The dramatic keyboard accompaniment charges forward throughout this powerful setting of TON-Y-BOTEL, and the headlong rush of choral Alleluia! carries through to the exalted finale.

By Richard Burchard. For Choral (SATB). Gentry Publications. 6 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2405. Published by Gentry Publications

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.365762

Composed by Ed Rush. Arranged by James Michael Stevens. Shawnee Sacred. Christmas. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 135 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.365762).

UPC: 840126961928. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches. I Peter 5:6-7, II Corinthians 8:9, Luke 2:7.

Good-natured and filled with the hopeful message of God's Christmas grace, this anthem is sure to put a smile in your heart. Written in a toe-tapping gospel style, this original piece is crafted for easy learning. Consider adding a bass and drum combo with your performance for a cheerful touch. Pure joy!

Composed by Ed Rush. Arranged by Brad Nix. For Choral (SATB). Glory Sound. 12 pages. Published by Glory Sound

By Douglas Nolan and Ed Rush. Arranged by Brad Nix. For Choral (SATB). Glory Sound. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by GlorySound

By Julian Rush. Arranged by Jeremy J. Bankson. For SATB choir, congregation, brass quintet, percussion and organ. Instrument parts. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Choral (SATB Choir)

SKU: HL.254393

Composed by Georg Frideric Handel. Arranged by Ed Rush and Rick Nichols. Fred Bock Publications. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Fred Bock Music Company #BG2642. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HL.254393).

UPC: 888680721015. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Handel's famous “Sarabande” serves as the opening theme to this stirring Lenten anthem. The text comes from Avis Christiansen and matches the tune well. The switch to D major permits a newly composed melody to emerge, one of assurance. Returning to Handel's strain, the piece ends in strength and praise.

Choral (SATB Choir)

SKU: HL.35032467

Composed by Daniel Greig and Ed Rush. Arranged by Stan Pethel. Shawnee Sacred. General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032467).

UPC: 888680868505. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This reassuring anthem composed in a gospel vernacular is filled with good-natured hopefulness. Swinging the eighths, the writers lift spirits with a lilting piano part, complete with some bent note patterns and nice full chords for the choir. The text is an invitation to celebrate the life we have in God's love, using scripture passages from both Old and New Testaments. Quickly learned but enduring in its positive impact!

(Mixed Choir)

SKU: HL.14065123

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Choral. General Merchandise. Duration 240 seconds. Music Sales #JC60256. Published by Music Sales (HL.14065123).

((Jerusalem of Gold)). By Naomi Shemer. Arranged by Eric Dinowitz. SSATB A Cappella. Transcontinental Music Choral. 20 pages

SATB Choir

SKU: BT.VOLMB247

Composed by Ariel Ramirez. Method. Book Only. Volonte e Co #VOLMB247. Published by Volonte e Co (BT.VOLMB247).

ISBN 9788863882414. International.

Musi c: Ariel Ramirez. Spanish liturgical text: Osvaldo Catena, Alejandro Mayol, Jesus Gabriel Segade. English text: Louise Dobbs. Arrangement for chorale: Père Jésus Gabriel Segade. Instrumentation: Piano or Harpsichord, Guitar,Double-Bass, Percussions (3), 2 Tenor Drums, 2 Tom-Tom, Triangle, Jingles, Small Gong, Temple Wood Blocks, Snare Drum Brushes.

From the Peak of Mount Scopus. By Avigdor Hameiri, Robert Applebaum. (SATB). Transcontinental Music Choral. Jewish. 12 pages. Published by Transcontinental Music Publications.

Edited by Bob Dingley, composed by George Gershwin (1898-1937), arranged by Mac Huff. Octavo for SATB choir and piano accompaniment. With chord names. Series: Pop choral octavo (SATB). 80 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.