I Got Rhythm * 'S Wonderful * They Can't Take That Away from Me * ...(+)
I Got Rhythm * 'S
Wonderful *
They Can't Take That
Away
from Me * I'll Build
a
Stairway to Paradise *
Love
Is Here to Stay *
Embraceable
You * Fascinating Rhythm.
Composed by George
Gershwin
(1898-1937) and Ira
Gershwin.
Arranged by Adam Podd and
Matt Podd. Performance
Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Alfred Pop Choral Series.
Form: Medley. Broadway;
Great
American Songbook;
Secular.
Choral Octavo. Alfred
Music
#00-47666. Published by
Alfred Music
Choral SSA choir, piano SKU: CF.CM9773 Composed by Brady Weldon. Duration...(+)
Choral SSA choir, piano
SKU: CF.CM9773
Composed by Brady Weldon.
Duration 2 minutes, 49
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #CM9773. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CM9773).
ISBN
9781491164440. UPC:
680160923342. Key: C#
minor. English. Christina
Rossetti.
In the
bleak midwinter, frosty
wind made moan, Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
 Earth stood hard as
iron, water like a
stone;Â Â Â Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
   Snow had
fallen, snow on snow,
snow on snow, Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    In the
bleak midwinter, long
ago.What can I give Him,
poor as I am? Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
  If I were a
shepherd, I would bring a
lamb;Â Â Â Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
   If I were a
Wise Man, I would do my
part;Â Â Â Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
    Â
  Yet what I can
I give Him: give my
heart.The text from this
beloved poem of Christina
Rossetti
(1830–1894) was
originally published in
an 1872 issue of
Scribner’s
Monthly, under the title
A Christmas Carol. In the
first of its five
stanzas, the speaker
describes in great detail
a bitingly cold winter
scene, void of both
warmth and light. By the
final stanza, the
speaker's thoughts turn
inward, asking what gift
they may offer the infant
Jesus, meek though they
believe themselves to
be.The poem was later set
by English composer
Gustav Holst
(1874–1934) as a
contribution to the
English Hymnal in 1906
and remains the most
popular setting
today.London-born
Rossetti came to be
regarded not only as one
of the greatest female
poets of her time, but as
an outspoken advocate on
several societal issues,
including slavery and
cruelty towards
animals.In this setting,
word painting is of the
utmost importance.
Careful attention to word
stress throughout the
course of the piece will
make the performance all
the more captivating.
Descriptive lines such as
“frosty wind made
moan†should be
conveyed with swelling
crescendos, like frigid
gusts of frozen air.While
this piece features an
original tune, the
beloved Holst melody is
also featured briefly,
beginning in m. 28. Take
care to bring this
out.There are plenty of
other allusions to wintry
scenes scattered
throughout the choral
parts as well as the
accompaniment. I
encourage you to put your
sleuthing
“hats†on and
find them all. It will
make the learning
experience much more
memorable and fun.
Composed by Tim Attride. The antiphon for use with the Seven Penitential Psalms ...(+)
Composed by Tim Attride.
The antiphon for use with
the Seven Penitential
Psalms and the Lenten
chant Parce Domine are
presented here in chant
with Latin text, followed
by SAB polyphony with
English text. This is an
accessible and
wonderfully appropriate
anthem for your choir
this. Lent, General.
Published by CanticaNOVA
Publications (C5.5042).
I Will Sing Praise Chorale 3 parties SAB, Piano [Octavo] Lorenz Publishing Company
Composed by Joseph M. Martin. For SAB choir and piano accompaniment. Ready to Wo...(+)
Composed by Joseph M.
Martin. For SAB choir and
piano accompaniment.
Ready to Worship Series.
Sacred Anthem. Octavo.
Lorenz Publishing Company
#10/4672L. Published by
Lorenz Publishing Company
Paint Me Chorale 3 parties SSA, Piano Carl Fischer
Choral SSA choir, piano SKU: CF.CM9585 Composed by Debra Morton. Fold. Pe...(+)
Choral SSA choir, piano
SKU: CF.CM9585
Composed by Debra Morton.
Fold. Performance Score.
12 pages. Duration 2
minutes, 59 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CM9585.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CM9585).
ISBN 9781491154076.
UPC: 680160912575. 6.875
x 10.5 inches. Key: G
major. English.
Original.
Good
friends see the best in
us. They tend to downplay
our faults while
applauding our strengths.
In short, they encourage
us to be the best we can
be, maybe even a little
more. The text of
Paint Me was
born out of the desire to
be that person my best
friend thinks I am. To
Mary Jo, my sister and
best friend. May I really
be that person you see
and love. In setting the
text of Paint Me
to music, I tried to let
the cadence of the words
dictate the rhythm of the
music. Use rubato, word
stress and syllabic
stress to enhance this.
Remember, no two eighth
notes are alike, so dont
be afraid to let the
interior part of a phrase
move along, while
relaxing the beginning
and ending. I would
recommend a straight tone
as opposed to vibrato for
the held notes, since the
accompaniment plays
around with other
harmonies while choral
chords are being held.
Diction is so important
in this song. You have a
great opportunity to
paint the words, as well
as making every idea
understood. Enjoy adding
the color and shading to
make this piece of art
your own. Good friends
see the best in us. They
tend to downplay our
faults while applauding
our strengths. In short,
they encourage us to be
the best we can be, maybe
even a little more. The
text of Paint
MeA was born out of
the desire to be that
person my best friend
thinks I am. To Mary Jo,
my sister and best
friend. May I really be
that person you see and
love. In setting the text
of Paint Me to
music, I tried to let the
cadence of the words
dictate the rhythm of the
music. Use rubato, word
stress and syllabic
stress to enhance this.
Remember, no two eighth
notes are alike, so donat
be afraid to let the
interior part of a phrase
move along, while
relaxing the beginning
and ending. I would
recommend a straight tone
as opposed to vibrato for
the held notes, since the
accompaniment plays
around with other
harmonies while choral
chords are being held.
Diction is so important
in this song. You have a
great opportunity to
apainta the words, as
well as making every idea
understood. Enjoy adding
the color and shading to
make this piece of art
your own. Good friends
see the best in us. They
tend to downplay our
faults while applauding
our strengths. In short,
they encourage us to be
the best we can be, maybe
even a little more. The
text of Paint Me
was born out of the
desire to be that person
my best friend thinks I
am. To Mary Jo, my sister
and best friend. May I
really be that person you
see and love. In setting
the text of Paint
Me to music, I tried
to let the cadence of the
words dictate the rhythm
of the music. Use rubato,
word stress and syllabic
stress to enhance this.
Remember, no two eighth
notes are alike, so don't
be afraid to let the
interior part of a phrase
move along, while
relaxing the beginning
and ending. I would
recommend a straight tone
as opposed to vibrato for
the held notes, since the
accompaniment plays
around with other
harmonies while choral
chords are being held.
Diction is so important
in this song. You have a
great opportunity to
paint the words, as well
as making every idea
understood. Enjoy adding
the color and shading to
make this piece of art
your own. Good friends
see the best in us. They
tend to downplay our
faults while applauding
our strengths. In short,
they encourage us to be
the best we can be, maybe
even a little more. The
text of Paint Me was born
out of the desire to be
that person my best
friend thinks I am. To
Mary Jo, my sister and
best friend. May I really
be that person you see
and love. In setting the
text of Paint Me to
music, I tried to let the
cadence of the words
dictate the rhythm of the
music. Use rubato, word
stress and syllabic
stress to enhance this.
Remember, no two eighth
notes are alike, so don't
be afraid to let the
interior part of a phrase
move along, while
relaxing the beginning
and ending. I would
recommend a straight tone
as opposed to vibrato for
the held notes, since the
accompaniment plays
around with other
harmonies while choral
chords are being held.
Diction is so important
in this song. You have a
great opportunity to
paint the words, as well
as making every idea
understood. Enjoy adding
the color and shading to
make this piece of art
your own. Good friends
see the best in us. They
tend to downplay our
faults while applauding
our strengths. In short,
they encourage us to be
the best we can be, maybe
even a little more. The
text of Paint Me was
born out of the desire to
be that person my best
friend thinks I am.To
Mary Jo, my sister and
best friend. May I really
be that person you see
and love.In setting the
text of Paint Me to
music, I tried to let the
cadence of the words
dictate the rhythm of the
music. Use rubato, word
stress and syllabic
stress to enhance this.
Remember, no two eighth
notes are alike, so
don’t be afraid to
let the interior part of
a phrase move along,
while relaxing the
beginning and ending. I
would recommend a
straight tone as opposed
to vibrato for the held
notes, since the
accompaniment plays
around with other
harmonies while choral
chords are being held.
Diction is so important
in this song. You have a
great opportunity to
“paint†the
words, as well as making
every idea
understood.Enjoy adding
the color and shading to
make this piece of art
your own.
Choral (SSA Choir) SKU: HL.142458 Medley. By Pete Seeger. Arranged...(+)
Choral (SSA Choir)
SKU: HL.142458
Medley. By Pete
Seeger. Arranged by Kirby
Shaw. Pop Choral Series.
Concert, Inspirational,
Medley, Oldies, Show
Choir. Octavo. 28 pages.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.142458).
UPC:
888680049034. 6.75x10.5
inches.
This
tribute to the remarkable
life and work of Pete
Seeger will uplift and
inspire. A great audience
sing-along! Includes: If
I Had a Hammer (The
Hammer Song), Turn! Turn!
Turn! (To Everything
There Is a Season), We
Shall Overcome, Where
Have All the Flowers
Gone.
Composed by Cliff
Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb.
Arranged by Andy Beck.
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Alfred Pop Choral Series.
Chanukah; Holiday Pops;
Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12
pages. Alfred Music
#00-47639. Published by
Alfred Music (AP.47639).
UPC: 038081543321.
English.
A
folk-infused ballad
celebrating the miracle
of Hanukkah. Originally
recorded by 90s pop
sensation Lisa Loeb, this
reflective change-of-pace
choral features a
rhythmic yet mellow
accompaniment and
straightforward but
expressive vocal parts.
Whether you perform with
the guitar-inspired piano
part, the optional
SoundTrax CD, or a folk
ensemble of your own,
this is truly a special
touch for holiday
concerts.
Because
of changes in our
school's schedule and the
taking away of the music
requirement in 7th and
8th grade, our choir
numbers have dropped
significantly. Searching
for music that has
educational value and
that the choir will sound
good on (we know that's
important for the parents
and faculty) I came
across Light arranged by
Andy Beck. This quickly
became a favorite of my
choir! The kids are
excited to rehearse it
every day and the sound
they are achieving fits
the folk-like feel of the
piece.
We are
using the 2-Part version.
Being 7th and 8th
graders, of my nine boys,
three are unchanged
voices (singing alto as
written) and my other six
are in varying stages of
voice change. Those six
are bouncing back and
forth between alto and
soprano parts, singing
them down an octave.
Thank you for
providing a great piece
for the holiday
season!
Matt
Albrecht Choir
Director Copley-Fairla
wn Middle School
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.
Discovery Level 1.
Arranged by Cristi Cary
Miller. Discovery Choral.
Concert, Festival.
Octavo. 12 pages.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.147366).
UPC:
888680073633. 6.75x10.5
inches.
These two
famous train songs are
arranged for young
singers in a creative way
that includes sound
effects, layered rhythm
speech and much more! A
great choreography
showcase, it is a
wonderful concert
finale!
I'm Gonna E-Mail Santa by Billy Gilman. Arranged by Jerry Ray. For Choral (3-par...(+)
I'm Gonna E-Mail Santa by
Billy Gilman. Arranged by
Jerry Ray. For Choral
(3-part Mixed). Shawnee
Press. Choral. 12 pages.
Shawnee Press #E0524.
Published by Shawnee
Press
(with Count Your
Blessings Instead of
Sheep). Composed by
Irving Berlin, Kim
Gannon, and Walter Kent.
Arranged by Mark A.
Brymer. Secular Christmas
Choral. Christmas,
Christmas Secular,
Concert, Holiday,
Nostalgia, Pop, Secular
Christmas, Show Choir.
Octavo. Duration 240
seconds. Published by Hal
Leonard (HL.218663).
UPC: 888680668952.
6.75x10.5x0.029
inches.
A warm rush
of nostalgia will
surround your audience in
this pairing of two
holiday classics. An
ideal selection for
dedicating to our armed
forces and others serving
overseas, it offers great
options for adding solos,
narration and video
messages from and to
individuals for
personalized concert
programming.
Choral SAB chorus, piano SKU: CF.CM9731 From Requiem, Op 45. Compo...(+)
Choral SAB chorus, piano
SKU: CF.CM9731
From Requiem, Op
45. Composed by
Johannes Brahms. Arranged
by Russell L. Robinson.
20 pages. Duration 5:30.
Carl Fischer Music
#CM9731. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CM9731).
ISBN
9781491161111. UPC:
680160919703. Key: C
major.
English.
Johannes
Brahms, born May 7, 1833
in Hamburg, Germany and
died April 3, 1897 in
Vienna where he lived
most of his life. Brahms
is one of the most famous
composers of the Romantic
period (1830-1920)
although his music has
many elements of the
Classical period (1750 to
1830) as he followed many
of the practices of
Classical composers
Haydn, Mozart and
Beethoven. In addition to
being a composer, he was
also well-known as a
pianist and conductor.
Brahms began writing the
Requiem (also known as
the German Requiem, Opus
45) soon after his mother
died in February 1865
which caused him great
grief. In April of that
year, he completed the
first, second and fourth
movements and completed
the rest of the seven
movements in May of 1868.
How Lovely is Thy
Dwelling Place (Wie
Lieblich sind Deine
Wohnungen) was the fourth
movement of his seven
movement work.
Originally written for
SATB voices in E-flat
major, this seamlessly
similar arrangement for
SAB voices, now in C
major, affords all voices
comfortable ranges.
Although, it is
approximately 5 minutes
and 30 seconds in length,
it is perceived to be
much shorter because of
the contrasting stylistic
sections within the work.
How Lovely is Thy
Dwelling Place is one of
the most beautiful choral
pieces by Brahms, perhaps
in the entire Romantic
period. Although
Brahms wrote the original
piano reduction, in this
edition, it has been made
more accessible for
pianists with a wide
range of skills. Pay
close attention to the
dynamic markings
throughout the piece,
making them apparent to
the voices, conductor,
and audience. I hope you
enjoy singing this
beautiful and timeless
piece by Johannes Brahms!
Russell Robinson,
Arranger
 . Johannes
Brahms, born May 7, 1833
in Hamburg, Germany and
died April 3, 1897 in
Vienna where he lived
most of his life. Brahms
is one of the most famous
composers of the Romantic
period (1830-1920)
although his music has
many elements of the
Classical period (1750 to
1830) as he followed many
of the practices of
Classical composers
Haydn, Mozart and
Beethoven. In
addition to being a
composer, he was also
well-known as a pianist
and conductor. Brahms
began writing the Requiem
(also known as the German
Requiem, Opus 45) soon
after his mother died in
February 1865 which
caused him great
grief. In April of
that year, he completed
the first, second and
fourth movements and
completed the rest of the
seven movements in May of
1868. How Lovely is
Thy Dwelling Place (Wie
Lieblich sind Deine
Wohnungen) was the fourth
movement of his seven
movement
work. Originally
written for SATB voices
in E-flat major, this
seamlessly similar
arrangement for SAB
voices, now in C major,
affords all voices
comfortable ranges.
Although, it is
approximately 5 minutes
and 30 seconds in length,
it is perceived to be
much shorter because of
the contrasting stylistic
sections within the work.
How Lovely is Thy
Dwelling Place is one of
the most beautiful choral
pieces by Brahms, perhaps
in the entire Romantic
period. Although
Brahms wrote the original
piano reduction, in this
edition, it has been made
more accessible for
pianists with a wide
range of skills. Pay
close attention to the
dynamic markings
throughout the piece,
making them apparent to
the voices, conductor,
and audience.I hope you
enjoy singing this
beautiful and timeless
piece by Johannes
Brahms!Russell Robinson,
Arranger    .
Count on It! Chorale 3 parties SSA Pavane Publishing
With works by Vobornik, Harnisch, Skach and others. Composed by Kevin A. ...(+)
With works by
Vobornik, Harnisch, Skach
and others. Composed
by Kevin A. Memley. This
edition: Saddle
stitching. Sheet music.
Pavane Secular. Light
Concert, Novelty,
Concert. 1496. 12 pages.
Pavane Publishing #P1496.
Published by Pavane
Publishing (HL.145652).
SAB choir, keyboard accompaniment, guitar - Early intermediate SKU: GI.G-7020...(+)
SAB choir, keyboard
accompaniment, guitar -
Early intermediate
SKU: GI.G-7020
Composed by Pablo Sosa.
Arranged by Homero R.
Perera. Oramos cantando
series. Sacred. Octavo.
With guitar chord names.
12 pages. GIA
Publications #7020.
Published by GIA
Publications (GI.G-7020).
UPC: 785147702009.
English, Spanish.
Translation: Mary Louise
Bringle. Text by Juan
Damián.
The
milonga is a song-dance
developed around 1870 by
the cultures co-existing
in Buenos Aires at the
time. This piece, with a
Mary Louise Bringle
translation, explores the
mystery of God: “I
think I know, but barely
grasp it . . .†and
calls for greater faith.
The music is slow,
rhythmic, richly
harmonic, and
mesmerizing.
Arranged by Michael
Yannette. Performance
Music Ensemble; Single
Titles. Lawson-Gould.
Folk; Multicultural;
Secular; World. Choral
Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred
Music #00-50287.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.50287).
UPC:
038081574578. English.
Michael
Yannette.
Translati
on: I am one with the
great spirit. Equally
suited for mixed, treble,
or tenor-bass choirs,
this flexible arrangement
opens with a Native
American flute, the
sounds of flowing water,
and tuned singing bowls.
Next, two robust solo
voices introduce the core
sections: the traditional
melody with Eastern Band
Cherokee Indian lyrics;
and an original
English-text refrain that
later pairs with the
authentic tune. Please
visit alfred.com for
complete background
information and
performance suggestions
for this stunning
selection which premiered
at the 2022 ACDA Southern
Region Conference.
I Got Rhythm Chorale 3 parties SSA, Piano Alfred Publishing
Choir Secular (Women's Choir) SKU: AP.48480 Composed by George Gershwin a...(+)
Choir Secular (Women's
Choir)
SKU:
AP.48480
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.
16 pages. Alfred Music
#00-48480. Published by
Alfred Music (AP.48480).
UPC: 038081553030.
English.
No one but
Mark Hayes could take
this Gershwin masterpiece
and make it into an
absolutely rip-roaring,
no-holds-barred choral
work. You want rhythm?
You'll get it, in more
ways than you can count
in this outstanding
arrangement of one of
America's great songs. A
classic, by any
standard.
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.
No Greater Sacrifice Chorale 3 parties SAB, Piano [Octavo] Lorenz Publishing Company
(Remembering Christ's final days and ultimate gift of love). Composed by Larry S...(+)
(Remembering Christ's
final days and ultimate
gift of love). Composed
by Larry Shackley. For
SAB choir, piano and
narrator (with optional
orchestration
(instrumental
accompaniment)).
Cantatas. Holy Week,
Eastertide, Lent, Sacred.
Choral octavo. Published
by Lorenz Publishing
Company
Composed by Andy Grammer,
Bram Inscore, Jacob
Torrey, and Sam Farrar.
Arranged by Andy Beck.
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Alfred Pop Choral Series.
Pop; Secular. Choral
Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred
Music #00-48459.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.48459).
UPC:
038081552828.
English.
I'm not
givin' up . . . no, not
yet. This lead single
from Andy Grammer's album
Naive is featured in the
movie Five Feet Apart and
gained YouTube fame among
choir directors after
Grammer's personal visit
to PS22 in New York City.
The lyrics speak of the
power of friendship, the
strength to fight, and
the importance of support
during difficult times.
The catchy, syncopated
chorus (with optional
handclaps) makes great
use of stacked harmony.
Use the SoundTrax CD, or
add guitar, bass, and
drums to build your own
band!
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.
Choral (SSA Choir) SKU: HL.139920 By Maroon 5. By Adam Levine, Ammar Mali...(+)
Choral (SSA Choir)
SKU: HL.139920
By
Maroon 5. By Adam Levine,
Ammar Malik, Benjamin
Levin, Noel Zancanella,
and Ryan Tedder. Arranged
by Mac Huff. Pop Choral
Series. Pop, Pop/Rock,
Show Choir. Octavo. 12
pages. Published by Hal
Leonard (HL.139920).
UPC: 888680039905.
6.75x10.5
inches.
Since 2002,
Maroon 5 has had amazing
success, selling more
than 10 million albums
worldwide.
“Maps,” from
their 2014 album
V, is an uptempo
chart hit, with great
guitar riffs and a fully
harmonized chorus that
works great with pop and
show choirs! “All
the roads you took came
back to me / So I'm
following the map that
leads to you.”
Judith Clurman Choral Series. Composed by Irving Berlin. Arranged by David Cha...(+)
Judith Clurman Choral
Series.
Composed by Irving
Berlin.
Arranged by David Chase.
Choral. Concert,
Festival,
Patriotic. Octavo. 16
pages.
Published by Hal Leonard
Easy Settings 3 Chorale 3 parties SAB Hope Publishing Company
Arranged by Lloyd Larson. For SAB choir or 2-part mixed choir. Collection. Easy ...(+)
Arranged by Lloyd Larson.
For SAB choir or 2-part
mixed choir. Collection.
Easy Choir Collections
Series. General, Sacred.
Collection. Published by
Hope Publishing Company