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James

Daddy’s Baby

SATB Voices a cappella

15-93970 $2.15

James Taylor, Don Grolnick, & Deen E. Ensminger That Lonesome Road

SSAA Voices a cappella

15-93980 $2.15

Mollie Painter & Dan Andersen

American Flag

SATB Voices and Descant with Piano

24-95590 $2.20

SA Voices and Descant with Piano

24-95600 $2.10

Z. Randall Stroope

Prelude to Peace

SSA and Piano

48-96590 $2.15

Ticong Tico

The Crooked Song

Three-Part Treble Voices and Piano

24-95640 $2.15

Aderbal Soares

O Sapinho (Little Toad)

Brazilian Folk Song

SA Voices with Piano

24-95670 $2.10

Every Minute

SA and Piano

15-93990 $2.10

Leeann Starkey

Lullaby

SA Voices with Piano

24-95650 $2.10

Jovano, Jovanke

Macedonian Song

SSA and Piano

20-95540 $2.15

Stephen Foster arr. Jimmy Baas

Beautiful Dreamer

TBB Voices with Piano

24-95660 $2.10

Welcome Aspen Hill Music

ECS Publishing Group is pleased to announce our new relationship with Aspen Hill Music!

Aspen Hill publishes original choral works by composer Christopher Aspaas, spanning the genres of church, school, and concert music. Aspen Hill Music will be available on all ECS Publishing Group websites and through all ECS dealers in May of 2023. ECS will also handle copyright administering and licensing for Aspen Hill. For more information please visit our website.

meet Christopher Aspaas

Christopher Aspaas serves as Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music at TCU. At TCU, Christopher leads the Concert Chorale, TCU’s agship mixed ensemble as well as the Frog Corps, TCU’s premier tenor-bass vocal ensemble. He also teaches coursework in basic conducting, choral conducting, choral literature, advanced choral conducting and oversees the graduate choral conducting program. His travels as a guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator and lecturer have taken Christopher to more than half of the United States, Canada, Germany, South Korea, China, and the Sultanate of Oman.

Important Collections for the Choral Library

The Renaissance Singer

This comprehensive collection includes 47 pieces representing 14 composers from the renaissance era. The collection includes historical background as well as a liturgical index. It is useful as a reference and useful for choirs in concert or worship settings. Paperback. 165 pages.

2974 $15.50

Henry Clough-Leighter, ed.

The A Cappella Singer

A Collection of Motets, Madrigals, Chansons, Carols, Ayres, Ballets, etc.

Collection of thirty arrangements for women’s voices. Composers include Palestrina, Vittoria, Weelkes, Morley, and more. Paperback.

Contents vary between versions.

1545 Women’s Voices $16.30

1682 Mixed Voices $17.00

Seasonal Sounds

SATB Chorus with Piano or Orchestral Accompaniment Consists of five well-known secular Christmas songs arranged in a ten-minute medley: Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town; Here Comes Santa Claus; Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer; Frosty, the Snowman; Jingle Bells.

Duration: 10:00. RBM-119

Full Orchestration Rental Excerpt “Jingle Bells Finale” also available

A Feast of Carols

Chorus with Piano or Large or Reduced Orchestral Accompaniment

Written for the Dallas Symphony and contains: Gloucester Wassail; Il est née, le divin enfant; O Come, O Come Emanuel; The Holly and the Ivy; God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen; We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Duration: 16:30

RBM-102 SATB Choral Score $9.95

RBM-102A TTBB Choral Score $9.95

RBM-212 Wind Ensemble Sc & Pts $225.00

Full/Reduced Orchestration available on rental Excerpt “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” also available

RBM-008 SATB Choral Score $1.95

Full/Reduced Orchestration available on rental

Gloria

SATB, Piano or Organ or Brass Quintet/Percussion or Brass Ensemble/Percussion

Written for the New York Pops Orchestra in 1990. It is a rhythmic yet lyrical setting of the liturgical Latin text which has been used with much success on both Holiday and general-purpose programs.

Duration: 7:30.

Glad Tidings

Mixed Chorus and Large Orchestra with Narrator

An embellished narrative telling of the Christmas story. Includes: O Little Town of Bethlehem; Away in a Manger; What Child Is This; Angels We Have Heard on High; March of the Kings; We Three Kings; Silent Night; Still, Still, Still; Lo, How a Rose; Let All Mortal Flesh; Joy to the World; O Come, All Ye Faithful. Duration 30:00.

RBM-117 Choral Score $12.00

Full or Reduced Orchestration Rental

Sing We Now of Christmas

RBM-008A TTBB Choral Score $1.95

A Symphony of Carols

Chorus with Piano or Orchestral Accompaniment or Wind Ensemble

Written for the Dallas Symphony and contains the following carols: Chanticleer; Pat-a-pan; Fum-Fum-Fum; Silent Night; Still, Still, Still; and Adeste fideles.

Duration: 13:00 RBM-104 SATB Choral Score $8.95 RBM-104A TTBB Choral Score $8.95

Christmas Ornaments

Mixed Chorus with Piano or Orchestral Accompaniment

Arranged in 7 movements: Personent Hodie; Deck the Halls; Lullaby Carols; Bell Carols; I Wonder as I Wander; The 12 Days of Christmas; Personent Hodie. Duration: 23:00.

RBM-105 Choral Score $7.25

Full Orchestration Rental Excerpts also available separately:

RBM-028 Deck the Halls $1.95

RBM-029 Lullaby Carols $2.15

RBM-009 Bell Carols $2.15

RBM-018 I Wonder as I Wander $1.55

RBM-013 Personent Hodie $1.85

SATB Chorus with Piano or Full Orchestra or Reduced Orchestra

Commissioned by the Boston Pops Orchestra in 1999 and designed as a Christmas carol sing-along—with optional audience participation. The carols contained in the arrangement (in this order) are: O, Come, All Ye Faithful; Away In a Manger; The First Noël; Joy To the World; Silent Night; Hark, the Herald Angels Sing. Duration: 8:00

Howard Goodall Unconditional Love

A Cantata of Gratitude and Remembrance

Soprano Solo, SATB Choir, Piano, Organ, and Brass Ensemble

A poignant reflection upon the COVID-19 crisis. The cantata commemorates the selflessness and togetherness felt by communities across the world during the pandemic. Full score and parts available on rental in North America from MorningStar.

Medium

56-0119 Choral Score $17.00

CD202 CD Recording $15.95

Michael John Trotta For a Breath of Ecstasy

SATB Chorus, Oboe, and String Quartet or Piano

Each of the movements of For a Breath of Ecstasy chronicles Teasdale’s search for solace amidst life’s many storms. The tapestry of different vocal forces set against the backdrop of oboe and strings reveals moments of yearning, love, joy, and peace. Vivid imagery portrays transcendent moments of solace that are revealed in an individual’s relationship to nature and in love. Duration: 30:00

1.3523

Philip Lasser

The Elements

SATB Chorus (divisi) and Two Violoncellos

This work was commissioned for and premiered on the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice to WW1, ending the carnage and bringing new hope. Duration: 14:00

Difficult

8938 Full/Choral Score $6.15

8938A Instrumental Parts $22.00

Philip W. J. Stopford

Missa Deus Nobiscum

Mass of 'God With Us'

Robert Convery Voyages

SATB Chorus unaccompanied

A six-movement set of variations in which the thematic material for each movement is drawn from the preceding movement. Based on a cycle of poems by Hart Crane. Commissioned and performed by Grammy winning conductor Donald Nally and The Crossing Choir.

Duration: 20:00

Difficult

8999 Choral Score $6.75

Soprano Solo, SATB divisi, and Keyboard or Orchestra

A setting of the Latin Mass. The text is that of the Ordinary of the Mass—excluding the Credo—with the Gloria being divided into four movements. The Kyrie has a noticeably Celtic flavor. A beautiful work that is appropriate for both concert use as well as for worship. Full Score and Parts on rental. Duration: 30:00

Medium

70-700 Choral Score $9.95

70-700A Addtl Orchestra Score $100.00

The Benedictus (SSAA and Keyboard) is available separately

50-5222 Choral Score $2.25

Clara Wieck Schumann ed./arr. James McCullough

If You Love for Beauty Liebst du um Schönheit

SATB Chorus and Piano

Clara Schumann’s solo song expressing thankfulness for “True Love” has been expertly and effectively adapted here for SATB voices

Medium

1.3589 Choral Score $2.25

Susan LaBarr My Very Own

SATB Chorus and Piano

A simple setting of several scriptural passages about love. Written for the wedding of two Texas-based choir directors, the work is highly melodic and simple in its construction.

Moderately Easy

1.3490 Choral Score $2.25

Polly M. Rupe arr. Kevin Siegfried

Gentle Words

SATB Chorus unaccompanied

This accessible setting of the Shaker tune brings a message of kindness to others. It works well in a secular and sacred context.

Kyle Pederson Choose Love

SATB Chorus (divisi) and Piano, with opt. Handpan or Electric Guitar

An ethereal, deeply moving piece that begins in Latin and moves to an English text about our individual choices and decisions. The option of handpan gives a unique effect.

Medium

1.3646 Choral Score $3.20

1.3646 Instrumental Parts $30.00

Bend

SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied Premiered at the ACDA North/North Central conference in 2020. Addressed to those facing struggles, it presents the metaphor of a tree bending in the wind. As we bend together, our community is strengthened.

Moderately Easy

1.3613 Choral Score $2.65

Karen Marrolli Come and See

SATB Chorus and Piano, with opt. Violoncello

An original text that calls for slowing down, centering our thoughts, and showing compassion.

Moderately Easy

1.3657 Choral Score $2.65

1.3657A Violoncello Part $6.00

Until Love Is Spoken

SATB Chorus unaccompanied

This lovely setting of a message of love and peace works well for any SATB ensemble. Can be used in both sacred settings and graduations.

Death Came A-Knockin’ Travelin’ Shoes

Three Treble Soli and SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied Requires three treble soloists with power below the staff and confidence in the blues style. The singers are determined to be “ready to go” into the kingdom of God and remind us that we will all face this journey, so we had best live right and shout “Hallelujah” when our turn comes.

Medium

7.0743 Choral Score $3.50

Don Macdonald

When the Earth Stands Still

SATB Chorus unaccompanied

“I wrote this for my wife Allison Girvan’s small but advanced youth choir...I decided to compose a song much as a contemporary songwriter would, with my own lyrics and a form based around repeating verse and chorus.” —Don Macdonald

Moderately Easy

1.3430 Choral Score $2.65

Stuart Chapman Hill When Our Voices Rise

SATB Chorus (divisi) and Piano

Students’ short journal entries became the text for this piece about unity, which still allows the individual to shine.

Moderately Easy

1.3609 Choral Score $2.85

Jonathan Adams

Ave maris stella

SATB Chorus unaccompanied

A beautiful setting that captures the essence of the Ave maris stella text. This work is a rewarding challenge for advanced choirs and audiences.

Medium

9183 Choral Score $2.25

Lux Aeterna

SATB unaccompanied

A gorgeous setting of the popular text from the Requiem Mass. The homophonic writing and the voice-leading makes it accessible for advanced high school and collegiate choirs.

Medium 9182 Choral Score $2.25

Brett D. Epperson

Da pacem Domine

TTBB unaccompanied

This sublime setting of “Grant us peace, Lord” is a great work for advanced high school and collegiate-level TTBB choirs. The chant-like textures are balanced with chordal dissonances making for a rewarding experience for singers and audience.

Medium

1.3664 Choral Score $2.25

Matthew A. Armstrong and Shelly Armstrong

Remember

SATB unaccompanied

A richly harmonic setting of a Christina Rossetti poem about holding on to the memories of one who has departed.

Medium

1.3654 Choral Score $2.25

There Is Sweet Music Here

SATB or SSAA Chorus and Piano

Tennyson’s beautiful poem is set in a lyrical and reflective way. May be performed as part of a trilogy of Tennyson poems.

Medium

1.3652 SATB Choral Score $2.25

1.3647 SSAA Choral Score $2.25

Down By the Riverside

SSA Chorus and Piano, with opt. Descant and Claves

A very accessible setting of this classic Spiritual. Wonderful for those just starting to learn part-singing. Useful for both school and church settings.

Easy

1.3656 Choral Score $2.65

Taylor Scott Davis

Music, When Soft Voices Die

SATTB Chorus unaccompanied

An exquisite setting of Percy Shelley’s famous poem written for Apollo5. Accessible dissonances enhance the beauty for choir and the listener.

Moderately Difficult

7.0746 Choral Score $2.25

Henry Purcell / arr. by Alfred Moffat and Rollo A. Dilworth

Sound the Trumpet

SAB and Piano

A new voicing for a classic favorite, this piece will help introduce mixed ensembles to Baroque style.

Medium

Melissa Dunphy

Waves of Gallipoli

TTBB Chorus unaccompanied

A haunting musical setting of quotes from the 16th Commonwealth Battalion, Gallipoli, 1915. It is an effective piece for war remembrance for advanced TTBB choirs.

Moderately Difficult

9185 Choral Score $3.15

Also available for SATB Chorus

8827 Choral Score $3.15

Fred Gramann Beautiful

Soprano Solo, SSATB Chorus, Flute, and Piano

A rich and expressive setting of Romans 10:14-15.

Medium

9177 Choral Score $3.15

9177A Flute Part $5.00

Christopher Gilliam Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life

SATB Chorus divisi, unaccompanied

A well-known text by George Herbert combined with a sensitive choral setting.

Moderately Difficult

9176 Choral Score $2.65

Mark O. Fax Make a Joyful Noise

SATB and Piano

A newly discovered composition by a noted African American composer. This piece was sung regularly at Howard University under the composers direction.

Moderately Difficult

1.3658 Choral Score $2.65

Jean Ritchie / arr. Kevin Siegfried Now Is the Cool of the Day

SATB Chorus unaccompanied

Commissioned by the Capital Hill Chorale, Frederick Binkholder, Artistic Director. Set in Shaker Harmony style, this is a great contribution to an Earth Day celebration.

Don’t You Let Nobody Turn You Aroun’

Soprano Solo, SATB (divisi) unaccompanied

A song of determination and encouragement to stand up to the pressures of racism and oppression.

Medium

1.3659 Choral Score $2.85

Marsh Jubilate Deo

SATB and Organ

An exuberant expression of praise from a rising British composer.

Moderately Difficult

50-3420 Choral Score $2.85

Love Bade Me Welcome

SATB Chorus divisi, unaccompanied An iconic text by George Herbert is combined here with rich harmonic texture for advanced choirs.

Moderately Difficult

9160 Choral Score $2.65

Kenney Potter

Canticum Novum

SA(T)B Chorus and Piano

This setting enables young singers to respond to current events and is geared for young mixed-voice ensembles.

Moderately Easy 1.3665 Choral Score $2.65

Kevin Siegfried With My Blessing I Have Blessed You

Soprano Solo, SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied This traditional shaker piece is a blessing given from mother to child. It is a part of a larger work entitled “Angel of Light.”

Medium

8783 Choral Score $2.25

Deep Peace

SSATB or SSA or TTB Chorus and Piano

This lyrical setting of a favorite Irish blessing is very accessible and works well for benedictions and graduations. Easy 1.3660

Score $2.65

1.3662 TTB Choral Score $2.65

Te Deum

SATB and Organ

A joyous expression of praise, equally thrilling for both choir and organ.

Moderately Difficult

50-3421 Choral Score $3.75

Christine Ammer

The A to Z of Foreign Musical Terms

Students, singers, instrumentalists, conductors, and composers—from beginners to the most advanced professionals—this handy book provides quick answers and definitions of basic terms as well as guides to Italian, German, and French pronunciation. Paperback. 125 pages.

4469 $12.00

John Moriarty

Diction

Italian, Latin, French, German: the Sounds and 81 Exercises for Singing Them

Text book for singers. A comprehensive singer’s guide to the pronunciation of Italian, French, Ecclesiastical Latin and German, in an approach developed for diction classes at the New England Conservatory of Music. A thorough and scholarly treatment in a practical, easily used format.

0650 $38.00

Up Front!

Becoming the Complete Choral Conductor

ed. Guy B. Webb

This book shares the experience and knowledge of twelve outstanding professional choral musicians, each writing on just one critical topic. The result is an exceptional resource for all levels of choral directors. Paperback. 293 pages.

4638 $35.70

Carl Schalk

Singing the Faith

A Short Introduction to Christian Hymnody

Carl Schalk’s vast experience as a teacher, author, musicologist, and composer makes him uniquely qualified to present this compact but insightful history of Christian hymnody in the Western Church. In it he guides the reader through the contributions, conflicts, and questions which arose through the successive periods in the development of Christian song from the Old Testament through the twentieth century.

90-59 $15.00

Eileen Guenther

In Their Own Words Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals

This groundbreaking study of slavery and spirituals is the first to place the unique voices of an enslaved people squarely within the context of their daily lives. Dr. Guenther’s deeply researched account weaves a succinct history of “America’s original sin” into an examination of the role of singing and religion in slave life and directly correlates slave testimonies—in their own words—to the themes of Spirituals. In addition to surveying the musical styles, performance practices, and melodic and rhythmic characteristics of spirituals, In Their Own Words includes a biblical concordance to 100 of the spirituals most frequently sung.

90-52 $28.00

Rivals or a Team?

Clergy-Musician Relationships in the Twenty-First Century Collaboration between clergy and musicians is vital to the ministry of the Christian church. This book explores the importance of teamwork, identifying ways in which musicians and clergy can exercise their separate roles effectively, and suggesting strategies for building supportive relationships. Including heart-felt testimonies from musicians and clergy, Guenther takes a clear-eyed look at conflict, reasons musicians leave a church, and approaches for transition when the situation just does not work any longer. This distinguished church musician and seminary professor encourages musicians and clergy to work together with mutuality and collegiality in order to fulfill the promise of their ministry. Forward by Paul Westermeyer.

90-63 $18.95

Carl B. Schmidt

The Story of Randall Thompson’s Alleluia Revisited: A Facsimile Edition with Commentary

The fascinating story of Randall Thompson’s”Alleluia” from its conception to its development is engagingly told. Besides the narrative, this book includes information concerning the original manuscripts and printed editions as well as complete detailed appendices and color reproductions of the original manuscript. Hardcover.

7524 $28.95

Carl B. Schmidt and Elizabeth K. Schmidt

The Music of Randall Thompson (1899–1984) A Documented Catalogue

This extensive work is the culmination of more than a dozen years of research concerning Thompson’s manuscripts, printed editions, lost compositions, and works that he was asked to write, but did not. In compiling the catalogue, its authors personally examined all the evidence found in Thompson’s own extensive Nachlass at Harvard University’s Houghton Library, the bulk of which remains uncatalogued.

8016 $45.00