By Mark Hayes. For SATB choir and soloist (a cappella). Concert. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press. (15/2347H)

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.1197742

Arranged by Brent Wells. Gentry Publications. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 300 seconds. Gentry Publications #JG2622. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1197742).

UPC: 196288134732. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Here is something truly different - Brent Wells' new arrangement of the Chinese folk song Ao bao Xiang Hui, “Let Us Meet at the Aobao.” The arrangement begins with a brief choral introduction, where the Erhu (violin) presents the melody of the folk song, complete with traditional ornamentation. The tenor and bass verse recounts the story of a young man who goes to the aobao, only to find that his true love is not there. The sopranos and altos answer, giving voice to her reassuring words: “If you wait patiently, I will run to your side.” Finally, they find one another - and under the clear moonlit sky, sing together. Your singers will enjoy the challenge of a different language, presented in the setting of a charming love story. High school, college, and festival choirs will savor learning and performing this unusual piece.

SATB choir, keyboard accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-7774

Composed by William Rowan. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Tune Name: Robinson Chapel. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #7774. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7774).

UPC: 785147777403. English. Text by Mary Louise Bringle.

Beginning with a single bass line in the keyboard, expanding to 2 parts, then adding in the men’s voices and eventually the women, it is as if everyone in the room is waiting on the brink, expecting something. The mixed two-part voicing is used for the first 3 verses, finally expanding to SATB on the final verse, providing a comforting expansiveness.