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An April Morning – Bruce W. Tippette takes the words of Sara Teasdale’s poem, Morning and beautifully sets them for SATB voices with an expressive, yet supportive piano accompaniment.? The use of overlapping vocal lines, coupled with tonal clusters, give each part importance while creating harmonic delight.? This is a great piece for intermediate high school and even some advanced middle schools.An Irish Blessing – This a cappella piece with original music by Yani Araujo is a unique setting of a timeless sacred text given new life with tight harmonies that are simple, yet stunning. A breathtaking composition that will delight singers from the high school level up through professional, this work is a must for fans of gushing lines and subtle syllabic stress.Benedicamus Domino – This vibrant TTB Latin setting penned by Patti Drennan is one where directors can let their men shine! Perfect for festivals, contest and concert, this piece has accessible vocal ranges to fit the singers and a slightly syncopated chorus that adds to the lilt of this winner. A pronunciation guide is included with this octavo.?Caro Mio Ben – One of the most standard pieces in solo repertoire is brought to the TB choral world in this new adaptation of an old favorite set for men’s voices. A pronunciation guide is included with this octavo.Deck the Hall –I wanted to do a fun Latin version of the Christmas favorite Deck the Hall. When I realized Fa-La-La rhymed with Cha-Cha-Cha, I knew that was the kick off point for the arrangement! Now sing and dance your way through this fun song. (How often do you get to sing a Cha-Cha?!)Fall Into Winter – Fall into Winter is lush with substance and musical moments that are accessible making it a great choice for your middle or high school SSA chorus. Composer Marshall Webb has crafted a beautiful piece. Musicians and audiences will fall in love with Fall into Winter. Freedom, Come For Me –An a cappella spiritual that showcases two of your soloists, Freedom, Come For Me is a sure winner that will have your audience on their feet on the final chord! Incorporating call and response between the soloists singing "I wanna go to freedom's shore, freedom, come for me!", this traditional spiritual is an easy-to-learn setting with tight harmonies. A strong choice for school, church and community choirs, this is highly recommended!?Gloria! –Composer Greg Gilpin breathes new life into this joyful setting of a popular Latin text. Designed for developing choirs, Gloria is ideal for the opening number of a concert as well as adjudication at contest. Your ensemble will sound great performing this one!How Do I Love Thee? – Usually known for his thick textured a cappella arrangements, this new composition by Jamey Ray is a 3-part beautiful new setting of the Elizabeth Barret Browning Sonnet 43. It is a love poem easily accessible to any mixed group. With a few optional split notes for men, this piece stays simple yet beautiful.Mama Don’t ‘Low –Composer John Maclane Shirard breathes new life into this American Folk Song. Mama Don’t ‘Low will be enjoyed by both musicians and audiences. They will be humming the melody all the way home!O Come, O Come Emmanuel –This hauntingly beautiful setting of a traditional Christmas hymn is the perfect song to leave your audience with chills in the middle of your concert. The chromatic accompaniment sets this well-known melody up beautifully in a way it hasn’t been heard before. With just enough twists and turns for the singers, this piece is a beautiful and accessible addition to any Christmas concert.Our Friendship –Our Friendship is based on the Scottish Folk Song?Kelvin Grove.?Larry Clark has beautifully set this song in a lilting triple meter that flows gently. The original lyrics uplift while portraying the power friendships can have on us all. True friends lift us up in good and bad times and together, friends share meaningful moments that make life better. This song will inspire students to treasure their friendships for a lifetime. This piece is a perfect combination of a flowing melody and inspirational lyrics.Pie Jesu –Composer Russell Robinson has used the well-known Latin text of Pie Jesu to craft a new and fresh original work. Your choir will be captivated by the reverence within this text. Full of great music and musical opportunity. Simple Gifts Simple GiftsThis beautiful setting of a timeless folk melody will excite and inspire musicians and audiences of all ages. Masterfully arranged by gifted composer Jay Rouse, Simple Gifts is a perfect addition to any concert.Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child – Finally, a beautiful choral arrangement of this timeless spiritual. John V. Sinclair has taken this well-known spiritual and has turned it into something any mixed choir would love to have as a part of their festival, concert or contest. With many open intervals, this version of the piece leaves a haunting but beautiful satisfaction for the listener.Sunayama – Sunayama is a?beautiful Japanese Folk tune.?Composer Ruth Elaine Schram has put her own unique style and skill into this setting. Perfect for contest or festival adjudication, students will love Sunayama.The Sunrise Will Come –With a hauntingly beautiful original text, The Sunrise Will Come is the perfect piece to showcase lyrical delivery and phrasing. The song’s minor key paired with the hopeful lyric creates a sense of forward leaning, satisfied at the close of the piece with a Picardy third. Interesting harmony, satisfying (yet accessible) divisi, a gorgeous a cappella section, and a stunning soprano highlight in the final moments of the piece set it apart, making it an excellent choice for an intermediate-advanced group’s concert or festival selection.The Vagabond –While this piece is a standard in the men’s (baritone) solo repertoire, this setting has been turned into a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the gravitas of this piece as a full men’s ensemble. With all the same wonderful intent of R. L. Stevenson and R. Vaughan Williams, Gary Lewis has created this wonderful moment for any men’s ensemble that has ever wished that their favorite solo could be shared by the full group!Where the Four-Leaf Clovers Grow –Composer John Maclane Shirard crafts a beautiful work based on an Ella Higginson poem. Perfect for festival or adjudication, singers will fall in love with Where the Four-Leaf Clovers Grow.A Celtic BlessingComplete with optional flute accompaniment, this traditional Irish blessing will compliment any concert program. Beautifully scored by one of the leading composers in choral music today, Patti Drennan, audiences and performers alike will be inspired. Ai Ahi YoAi Hai Yo is a Chinese folk song used as a blessing towards a bountiful harvest and a good year. Composer Tyler Arcari write’s “Folk songs speak to the “common” man. Hardships, and hope abound when we all realize that something as simple as a few notes in time can bridge the gap of thousands of years of cultural differences and distance across our large planet.”Joy to the WorldThis is an up-tempo medley of two of G.F. Handel’s most famous pieces,?Joy to the World?and?For Unto us a Child Is Born.?Excelcia Music Publishing is proud to present this stunning arrangement by Jamey Ray that is exactly as it is on the Voctave album?Snow. ?With some challenging soprano notes, this is a great opener for any holiday concert.Mary, Did You Know?This SATB divisi piece with male solo was performed by Voctave on the album?The Spirit of the Season with special guest Mark Lowry, the composer with Buddy Greene of this beautiful Christmas song. This is an authentic Voctave arrangement by Jamey Ray with very wide ranges, but will leave your audiences speechless. ................
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