(SSATB with Solos a cappella). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSATB). BH Large Choral. 48 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481666. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

(Christmas Carols For Mixed Voices) Edited by Graham Buckland. For SATB choir (unaccompanied). Format: a capella songbook. With choral notation, lyrics, performance notes, introductory text and index of first lines. Christmas and holiday. 224 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben.

By Mark Hayes. For SATB choir and piano. All Saints Day, General, Memorial Services, Sacred. Sacred Anthem. Published by Exaltation Publications. (10/3585L)

Composed by J.C.D. Parker. Edited by David P. DeVenney. Gentry Publications. Concert, Romantic. Octavo. Gentry Publications #JG2569. Published by Gentry Publications

By Keith and Kristyn Getty. By Graham Kendrick, Keith Getty, and Kristyn Getty. Arranged by David Angerman. For Choral (SATB). Glory Sound. 12 pages. Published by Glory Sound

Composed by Ron Kean. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Pavane Choral. Festival, Irish, Concert. Octavo. Composed 1967. 1582. 12 pages. Duration 10'. Pavane Publishing #P1582. Published by Pavane Publishing

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.

Composed by Richard Clemmitt. For Choral, French Horn (SATB). H.T. Fitzsimons Co. Octavo. H.T. FitzSimons Company #F2387. Published by H.T. FitzSimons Company

Edited by Jane Holstein. For SATB choir. Choral collection. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Arranged by Lloyd Larson. For SATB choir and piano (with optional electric bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synth strings and drum kit). Octavo. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

By David Dickau, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. (SATB). This edition: WJMS1095. Walton Choral. 16 pages. Published by Walton Music.

By Darlene Zschech; Mark Hayes. For SATB choir and piano (with optional rhythm, digital strings). Sacred Anthem. Choral octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By John Leavitt, Christopher Wordsworth. (SATB). Brookfield Choral Series. Sacred. 4 pages. Published by Brookfield Press.

SATB choir, a cappella - Medium/Medium Difficult

SKU: PL.0323

Composed by Michael Sitton. Choral, General, Pentecost. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0323. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0323).

This brief, yet heartfelt anthem uses a text of Thomas Cranmer for Quinquagesima Sunday. It tells us that . . .our doing without charity are nothing worth. This is an intimate piece, staying well within the middle range of the voices and expressing the text with lines of simple beauty and imagination. Works are often highlighted with a single voice and the harmonic language is mildly dissonant. This anthem would also make a lovely introit.

Composed by Kyle Pederson. African American Heritage. Instrumental part. Galaxy Music Corporation #1.3610. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation

Composed by Lloyd Larson. Choral, cantatas. Eastertide, Lent. SATB with performance CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #55/1204L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By Michael W Smith. Arranged by Thomas Fettke. For SATB choir, piano. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Published by Crystal Sea Music Publishing

SATB Chorus & Piano

SKU: SU.47000070

For SATB Chorus & Piano. Composed by Stanley Silverman. Vocal/Choral, Secular Choral. Choral Octavo. Subito Music Corporation #47000070. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.47000070).

SATB Chorus, Piano Duration: 3' Composed: 1971 Published by: Ben Rena Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. Perusal copies are available by contacting perusalrequest@subitomusi c.com (include the organization name with your request). To order quantities fewer than 8.

From In Transit. By Deke Sharon. By James-Allen Ford, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Russell Kaplan, Sara Wordsworth. Arranged by Deke Sharon. Pop Choral Series. Broadway, A Cappella, Musicals. Octavo. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.250437).

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.48826

Composed by Andrew Bruhn. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Lawson-Gould. Peace/Brotherhood; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48826. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48826).

UPC: 038081561509. English.

One song can spark a moment, one breath can wake the dream. This introspective original is based on an unattributed poem that illustrates the impact a small moment can have in our lives. Traditional homophonic writing soon expands to a bevy of swirling choral textures and a dreamy chorus that floats the central motive over a wave of vocal layers. It's a remarkable contemporary a cappella effect and a fitting treatment for these words of worth.

By Lynn S. Lund. For SATB choir. Octavo. Duration 5:30. Published by Praiseworthy

Composed by Julie Webb Burgess. For SSATB choir and piano. Easter. Difficulty: medium. Octavo. 10 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Published by Praiseworthy

Composed by Pauline Mills. Arranged by Jack Schrader. For SATB choir with optional brass instruments. Contemporary, Praise and Worship, General, Sacred. Instrumental CD. Published by Hope Publishing Company

SATB choir, piano, and Spoken word, with optional violin, B- flat trumpet, and snare drum - Late Intermediate SKU: EC.1.3682 Composed by Kyle Pederson. 9/11 Service, National Songs/Patriotic. Galaxy Music Corporation #1.3682. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation