By Keith and Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend. Arranged by Richard A. Nichols. For TTBB choir and piano. Octavo. Published by SoundForth

Composed by Robert Wadsworth Lowry. Arranged by Stephen Caracciolo. For TTB/TBB/TTBB divisi. Secular, 21st Century. Medium. Octavo. Text Language: English. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation

Choral TTBB choir, piano

SKU: PR.312419270

From Terra Nostra. Composed by Stacy Garrop. Performance Score. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #312-41927. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.312419270).

ISBN 9781491137918. UPC: 680160692606. English. Charles Mackay.

Terra Nostra focuses on the relationship between our planet and mankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. The oratorio is divided into three parts:Part I: Creation of the World celebrates the birth and beauty of our planet. The oratorio begins with creation myths from India, North America, and Egypt that are integrated into the opening lines of Genesis from the Old Testament. The music surges forth from these creation stories into “God’s World” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, which describes the world in exuberant and vivid detail. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “On thine own child” praises Mother Earth for her role bringing forth all life, while Walt Whitman sings a love song to the planet in “Smile O voluptuous cool-breathed earth!” Part I ends with “A Blade of Grass” in which Whitman muses how our planet has been spinning in the heavens for a very long time.Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines the achievements of mankind, particularly since the dawn of the Industrial Age. Lord Alfred Tennyson’s “Locksley Hall” sets an auspicious tone that mankind is on the verge of great discoveries. This is followed in short order by Charles Mackay’s “Railways 1846,” William Ernest Henley’s “A Song of Speed,” and John Gillespie Magee, Jr.’s “High Flight,” each of which celebrates a new milestone in technological achievement. In “Binsey Poplars,” Gerard Manley Hopkins takes note of the effect that these advances are having on the planet, with trees being brought down and landscapes forever changed. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “A Dirge” concludes Part II with a warning that the planet is beginning to sound a grave alarm.Part III: Searching for Balance questions how we can create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. Three texts continue the earth’s plea that ended the previous section: Lord Byron’s “Darkness” speaks of a natural disaster (a volcano) that has blotted out the sun from humanity and the panic that ensues; contemporary poet Esther Iverem’s “Earth Screaming” gives voice to the modern issues of our changing climate; and William Wordsworth’s “The World Is Too Much With Us” warns us that we are almost out of time to change our course. Contemporary/agrarian poet Wendell Berry’s “The Want of Peace” speaks to us at the climax of the oratorio, reminding us that we can find harmony with the planet if we choose to live more simply, and to recall that we ourselves came from the earth. Two Walt Whitman texts (“A Child said, What is the grass?” and “There was a child went forth every day”) echo Berry’s thoughts, reminding us that we are of the earth, as is everything that we see on our planet. The oratorio concludes with a reprise of Whitman’s “A Blade of Grass” from Part I, this time interspersed with an additional Whitman text that sublimely states, “I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love…”My hope in writing this oratorio is to invite audience members to consider how we interact with our planet, and what we can each personally do to keep the planet going for future generations. We are the only stewards Earth has; what can we each do to leave her in better shape than we found her?

By Greg Habegger. Arranged by Dan Forrest. Choral. For TTBB choir, piano. Sacred anthem. Octavo. Published by SoundForth

By Duckworth. For AATTBB a cappella. This edition: Photoprint Edition. Photoprint editions are made to order. Printed on high quality paper and cover stock, they are made on a Canon digital printer from clean digital masters. Most of the photoprint editions are saddle stitched, but larger books have wire spiral binding. Duration ca.4'. Published by C.F. Peters.

Choral TTBB choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9635

Composed by Victor Johnson. Fold. Performance Score. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 19 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9635. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9635).

ISBN 9781491157077. UPC: 680160915637. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: E major. English, English. Abram Joseph Ryan (1838-1886).

Victor Johnson captures the mystery and nuance of the bittersweet poem, Wake Me a Song, by American poet, Abram Joseph Ryan. Nuance, text, and Johnson's rich harmonies paired with intertwining textures make this a noteworthy addition to any program. Also available for SATB Voices (CM9561).
About the Author Abram Joseph Ryan was born Matthew Abraham Ryan on February 5, 1838 in Hagerstown, Maryland. As a young man, Ryan and his family moved west St. Louis, Missouri, where he was educated at the Christian Brothers School. He studied for the priesthood at Niagra University in New York State and was ordained a priest in the Vincentian order on November 1, 1856. He taught theology, first at Niagra university and then at the diocesan seminary in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, until the beginning of the war between the states. Father Ryan enlisted in the army on September 1, 1862, and served as a chaplain throughout the conflict, carrying the wounded to safety and performing last rites on the battlefield. His first piece of poetry was inspired by the death of a younger brother while serving in the army. After the war, he established a weekly literary magazine in which most of his poetry was published. He also put out several volumes of poetry, including Father Ryan's Poems and A Crown for Our Queen. Father Ryan died on April 22, 1886 at a Franciscan monastery in Louisville, Kentucky. About the Song Wake Me A Song is an inspired and sensitive setting of the 19th-century poem by Abram Joseph Ryan. It features sweeping melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a flowingly beautiful accompaniment. To master a performance of this selection, singers must perform very expressively, paying close attention to such musical aspects as phrase shaping, the rise and fall of the melodic line, blending and proper intonation between sections. One strategy that could be used to ensure proper phrasing is the idea of Painting the Phrase. The singer should make a motion as if they have a paintbrush in their hand and paint the melodic line and phrase shape as if they are painting with a nice, flowing brush stroke. One could think about painting a rainbow or an arch to show the rise and fall of the line and/or phrase. The director can also show this gesture while conducting to reinforce this concept.
About the AuthorAbram Joseph Ryan was born Matthew Abraham Ryan on February 5, 1838 in Hagerstown, Maryland. As a young man, Ryan and his family moved west St. Louis, Missouri, where he was educated at the Christian Brothers School. He studied for the priesthood at Niagra University in New York State and was ordained a priest in the Vincentian order on November 1, 1856. He taught theology, first at Niagra university and then at the diocesan seminary in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, until the beginning of the war between the states.Father Ryan enlisted in the army on September 1, 1862, and served as a chaplain throughout the conflict, carrying the wounded to safety and performing last rites on the battlefield. His first piece of poetry was inspired by the death of a younger brother while serving in the army. After the war, he established a weekly literary magazine in which most of his poetry was published. He also put out several volumes of poetry, including Father Ryan's Poems and A Crown for Our Queen. Father Ryan died on April 22, 1886 at a Franciscan monastery in Louisville, Kentucky.About the SongWake Me A Song is an inspired and sensitive setting of the 19th-century poem by Abram Joseph Ryan. It features sweeping melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a flowingly beautiful accompaniment.To master a performance of this selection, singers must perform very expressively, paying close attention to such musical aspects as phrase shaping, the rise and fall of the melodic line, blending and proper intonation between sections.One strategy that could be used to ensure proper phrasing is the idea of “Painting the Phrase.” The singer should make a motion as if they have a paintbrush in their hand and “paint” the melodic line and phrase shape as if they are painting with a nice, flowing brush stroke. One could think about painting a rainbow or an arch to show the rise and fall of the line and/or phrase. The director can also show this gesture while conducting to reinforce this concept.

Choir (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.48321

Arranged by Chad Weirick. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Lawson-Gould. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 20 pages. Alfred Music #00-48321. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48321).

UPC: 038081551449. 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.

TTBB choir, piano accompaniment, drum and, guitar - Intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1697

Composed by Robert Dwyer Joyce. Arranged by Dan Davison. Walton Choral. Classical. Octavo. 20 pages. Walton Music #WW1697. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1697).

UPC: 785147011866. English.

Frequent doubling of parts throughout makes this work worthwhile for high school choirs and beyond. Building on the drama of the well-known text, set in a fresh and varying style, this is a great choice for your next concert centerpiece. The hand drum and guitar parts add to the Celtic excitement.

Choral (TTBB Choir)

SKU: HL.275374

Composed by Thelonius Monk. Arranged by Ed Lojeski. Jazz Chorals. Ballad, Concert, Jazz, Standards, Vocal Jazz. Octavo. Duration 190 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.275374).

UPC: 888680743765. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.

This Jazz standard by Thelonious Monk is melodically and harmonically sophisticated and interesting. It has been covered by more artists that can be counted and on every instrument, every band-big and small and singers and singing ensembles. The options are seemingly endless. Here, Ed gives us another worthy arrangement for the jazz, show or concert choir.

Choral (TTBB Choir)

SKU: HL.245040

Andrea Ramsey Choral Series. Composed by Christopher H. Harris. Andrea Ramsey Choral Series. Concert, Festival. Octavo. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.245040).

UPC: 888680709419. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Written for the Southwest Region ACDA Men's Honor Choir, 2018, directed by Derrick Fox. The passionate text requires expressive and dynamic singing from the men's voices. Long lines require grace and the dynamic climax - That you love me makes me worthy of you - will require all the emotion that your men can summon.

TTBB chorus - intermediate

SKU: BP.BP2337

Composed by Dan Forrest. Christ The King;General;Easter;Trans figuration; Revelation. Church. Octavo. Beckenhorst Press #BP2337. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.BP2337).

UPC: 748769023372. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.

Newly revoiced for Tenor/Bass Choirs, this majestic setting of Charles Wesley's text Ye Servants of God, combined with resounding echoes of Worthy the Lamb provides a deeply moving experience suitable for Easter, Ascension, and general worship.