Spring 2023 Choral Catalog

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Em er gi ng MUSICI ANS

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The Emerging Musicians brand is designed to help identify publications that meets the need for quality, accessible publications for developing choirs.

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CONTEMPORARY VOICES

DONALD NALLY CHORAL SERIES

Donald Nally is the conductor of the Grammy winning choir “The Crossing.” He has commissioned over 120 works and is also the director of choral organizations at Northwestern University. This series features publications from a diverse group of composers that reflect contemporary societal themes within the skill level of many choral organizations. Most of these publications have been recorded on releases from The Crossing choir, and this series makes them available for the first time on a wider basis.

meet Kenney Potter

We’re happy to welcome Kenney Potter to our sta as our new Editor of School and Concert Choral Music. Kenney has served as director of Choral Activities at Wingate University, is the Artistic Director of the Charlotte Master Chorale, and is also active as a teacher, composer, and church musician. His unique qualifications are an amazing addition to our team and will create a new focus on increasing the variety of quality repertoire in our catalog for high school and collegiate-level choirs, as well as community chorus.

Kevin Siegfried’s SHAKER HARMONY COLLECTION gives the modern chorus access to the moving, rich, and vast song repertoire of the Shakers, the small American religious community known for their simplicity, artistic inspiration, and practical utility. Arranged for a cappella voices, as were the original tunes, the joyous texts reveal the idealistic spirit that moved the Shakers since their early days in America

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ERICK LICHTE

Choral Series

Erick Lichte is the Artistic Director of Vancouver Canada’s Chor Leoni Men’s Choir. He was also a founding member, singer, and Artistic Director of the male vocal ensemble Cantus. The publications in this series feature TTBB pieces as well as works with multiple voicing options. They reflect a wide range of styles and a diverse array of composers.

ECS Publishing Group is proud to present these new choral series and brands

AT REHEARSALS

NEW School / Concert 4–5

NEW School / Concert / Church 6–9

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LEE NELSON choral series

The focus of this series is to provide outstanding choral music appropriate for all state and festival choirs, high school ensembles as well as college/ university, and community choirs. The series seeks to promotes interesting and innovative works composed by both established and new composers.

MATTHEW A. ARMSTRONG AND SHELLY ARMSTRONG

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

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

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 that enhance the beauty for both the choir and the listener.

Moderately Difficult 7.0746 Choral Score $2.25

ERIC O. POOLE

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

Dr. Eric Poole serves at Howard University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music, Music Director for University Events, and Interim Director of Music in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. His faculty duties include teaching applied voice, choral conducting, and conductor of the Howard University Choir.

ERIC O. POOLE

Em er gi ng MUSICI ANS

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 1.3666 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

ROLLO A. DILWORTH

Rollo Dilworth is Professor of Choral Music Education at Temple University’s Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in choral music education, Dilworth conducts the “Singing Owls” Campus/ Community Chorus. His choral pedagogy books entitled Choir Builders have been widely circulated among elementary, secondary, community, and church choral directors. Dilworth frequently serves as a guest conductor and/or clinician for festival and all-state choirs throughout the United States and abroad.

NICHOLAS CLINE

she took his hands

SATB Chorus unaccompanied

This contemplative work effectively highlights activism for immigration. It is accessible for advanced choirs and audiences.

Moderately Difficult 9184 Choral Score $2.95

VANESSA LANN

Shining Still

SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied

This challenging work, from the project “Carols After a Plague,” offers the performers and listeners an opportunity to reflect on the light left behind from those lost to COVID.

Difficult 9186 Choral Score $3.50

KILE SMITH

Jerusalem

SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied

This work comes from a larger work entitled “The Arc in the Sky.” The compositional style, while musically challenging, is very singable and balances consonance and dissonance.

Difficult 9190 Choral Score $3.50

DONALD NALLY CHORAL SERIES

Until Love Is Spoken

SATB Chorus unaccompanied

This lovely setting of a message of love and peace works well for any SATB ensemble. It could be used in both sacred settings as well as graduations. Medium 1.3663 Choral Score $2.25

KAREN MARROLLI

Karen Marrolli is the Director of Music Ministries at Central United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, NM. She has previously served as Director of Music Ministries at Trussville First United Methodist Church in Trussville, AL, as Director of Choral Ministries at the United Church of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, NM, and as the Artistic Director of the Zia Singers, the Cantu Spiritus Chamber Choir, and the Santa Fe Men’s Camerata.

Come and See

SATB Chorus and Piano, with opt. Violoncello An original text that calls for slowing down, centering our thoughts, and showing compassion. Matched with with beautiful part-writing and an optional part for cello. Moderately Easy

1.3657 Choral Score $2.65 1.3657A Violoncello Part $6.00

JONATHAN ADAMS

Jonathan Adams is a cum laude graduate of Arkansas State University where he received both his Bachelor of Music Ed. and his Master of Music Ed. degrees. While at ASU, he studied choral music with the late Alfred Skoog and composition with Jared Spears. As a senior at ASU, Adams was featured in "Who's Who Among America's College Students."

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

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

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.

Medium 9189 Choral Score $2.25

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. The voice-leading is both accessible and interesting for the singers and listeners.

Medium 9188 Choral Score $2.65

Deep Peace

SSATB or SSA or TTB Chorus and Piano

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

This lyrical setting of a favorite Irish blessing is very accessible for a mixed-voiced ensemble. Works great for benedictions as well as graduations.

Easy 1.3660 SSATB Choral Score $2.65 1.3661 SSA Choral Score $2.65 1.3662 TTB Choral Score $2.65

DANIEL LYNCH

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

TAYLOR SCOTT DAVIS

Gloria Patri from Magnificat

SATB and Piano

The last movement from Davis’ Magnificat Premiered and recorded by the acclaimed Voces8. Medium 50-5218 Choral Score $2.25

A conductor praised for his “precision and clarity,” and performances hailed as “enlightened,” Christopher Gilliam is the Director of Choral Activities at Wake Forest University, the artistic director for the pro chorus Vox Humana, director of the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus, and Director of Music at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.

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

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

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CHRISTOPHER GILLIAM

Out of the Depths De profundis

SATB divisi, a cappella

A rediscovered work of a prominent African American composer. Based on Psalm 130.

Moderately Difficult 50-3417 Choral Score $2.15

MARK O. FAX

Mark O. Fax (1911–1974) was a native of Baltimore. He received a B.M. degree in Piano from Syracuse University. He was subsequently awarded a M.M. degree in Composition from the Eastman School of Music. Fax joined the faculty at Howard University in 1947, where he served as Professor of Composition. He later served as Assistant to the Dean of Fine Arts prior to his appointment as Acting Dean of Fine Arts. He was subsequently appointed Director of the School of Music. Fax composed for many musical media including piano, chorus, chamber ensemble, and orchestra.

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

Music from Duke University Chapel Series

The Music from Duke Chapel Series represents the Chapel’s rich tradition of excellence in sacred music. Edited by Zebulon M. Highben, Director of Chapel Music, the Series features pieces performed in worship or in concert at Duke Chapel, including newly commissioned works, modern editions of historic repertoire, and liturgical music by a diverse array of composers.

Jubilate Deo

SATB and Organ

An exuberant expression of praise from a rising British composer.

Moderately Difficult 50-3420 Choral Score $2.85

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

Joanna Marsh is a British composer who, since 2007 has divided her time between Dubai and the UK. she studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and Sidney Sussex College Cambridge. She is a co-founder of ChoirFest Middle East in Dubai and is also Founder and Artistic Director of the Dubai Opera Festival Chorus.

JOANNA MARSH

DARREN DAILEY CHORAL SERIES

This series features new works for children’s choirs. Series editor Darren Dailey is President and Artistic Director of the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus. Over the past decade, he has made it into one of America’s best youth choruses. Under his leadership the Chorus has grown to serve over 500 Jacksonville children annually in five year-long performance choirs, multiple satellite rehearsal locations, and outreach programs throughout the region.

See page 24 for more featured in this series.

ERICK LICHTE Choral Series

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

MICHAEL BURKHARDT

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

ERICK LICHTE CAMERON WILSON

Auld Lang Syne

TBB Chorus and Violin, with opt. Acoustic Guitar and Percussion

A high-energy setting of the familiar tune. This is a great closer for seasonal concert. Medium

9187 Choral Score $2.85 9187A Full Score $12.00 9187B Guitar & Percussion Pts $15.00 9187C Violin Part $15.00

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 an rewarding experience for the singers and audience. Part of the Luther College Music Series

Medium 1.3664 Choral Score $2.25

Brett D. Epperson is the Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor

directs the Hastings College Choir and teaches courses in vocal

of Music at Hastings College, where he

pedagogy, diction, ear training, and studio voice.

BRETT D. EPPERSON

An interview with Anton Armstrong and Alice Parker

G. PHILLIP SHOULTZ III

We Shall Overcome

SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied An a cappella setting of the iconic American protest song associated so strongly with the civil rights movement. The arrangement is both reflective and optimistic in feel with effective use of dynamic contrast. Duration: 3:00

ALICE PARKER

On the Common Ground

Solo and SATB Chorus unaccompanied Alice Parker has given many musical gifts over her storied career. This gift grows out of concern for the many walls that have appeared that separate our society. This soulful composition is a plea for us to meet each other on common ground. Duration: 2:00

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. Written in a traditional choral idiom, there is nevertheless a “pop/ musical theater” vibe in the composer’s intent. Many performance possibilities.

Duration: 3:45

1.3609 Choral Score $2.85

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 1.3646A Instrumental Parts $30.00

Medium 1.3640 Choral Score $2.25 Discover

Moderately Easy 8995 Choral Score $2.25

GWYNETH WALKER

Equality Is in the Air We Breathe

SATB Chorus and Piano

A dramatic choral setting of one of the most powerful Langston Hughes poems. Medium 9155 Choral Score $3.20

KYLE PEDERSON Reconcile

SATB Chorus and Piano, with opt. Descant and Drum This original text on reconciliation provides an accessible jumping off point for your church or school choirs to explore what reconciliation might look, feel, and sound like in your particular circumstance. This melodic piece blends elements of pop and gospel, and provides an optional descant layer in Swahili to reinforce the universality of its themes. Duration: 4:30

Moderately Easy 1.3632 Choral Score 3.15

Music for the Lent and Easter Seasons

ROBERT CONVERY The Mild Mother

SATB Chorus and Organ

This text from the fourth century is a reflection on the anguish felt by Mary at the crucifixion.

Medium 9175 Choral Score $2.25

STEPHEN EROS Gospel Acclamation for Lent

Assembly, Cantor, SATB, Descant, and Organ

This Gospel Acclamation, with imaginative and expressive choral verses for Ash Wednesday, all Sundays in Lent, and the Triduum, will be easily learned by both choir and assembly. Optional tone provided for chanting verses.

Moderately Easy 80-311 Choral Score $3.15

JEREMY J. BANKSON

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!

SATB and Organ, with opt. Congregation, Descant, Brass Quartet or Quintet, Timpani, and Cymbals

A brilliant brass fanfare introduces the festive melody associated with this great Easter text. Optional congregational participation makes this a useful and exciting Easter piece. A reproducible page for congregation can be downloaded for free on our website.

Moderately Easy 60-4400 Choral Score $2.25 60-4400A Full Score $15.00 60-4400B Instrumental Parts $35.00

JEREMY J. BANKSON

When the Morning Stars Together

SATB and Organ, with opt. Congregation, Descant, Brass Quintet, Timpani, and Cymbals

A festive setting of the tune WEISSE FLAGGEN that may be used with or without brass. Commissioned for the 2022 Texas Choral Directors Association Conference. A reproducible page for congregation can be downloaded for free on our website.

Moderately Easy 60-9771 Choral Score $2.65 60-9771A Full Score $20.00 60-9771B Instrumental Parts $35.00

MICHAEL LARKIN O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing

SATB, C Instrument, and Piano A vibrant and exciting setting of this traditional Easter text. The addition of the C instrument adds a bright new texture. Medium 50-4073 Choral Score $2.65 50-4073A C Instrumental Part $5.00

Oh Lord, Have Mercy

Let Us Break Bread Together

SATB, a cappella

A traditional Negro Spiritual sensitively arranged by one of today’s prominent African American composers. The setting contains a hint of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Part of the Duke Chapel Choral Series.

Medium 50-5024 Choral Score $2.25

ROLAND CARTER

Internationally renowned composer, conductor, educator, and pianist, Roland Carter is the Ruth S. Holmberg Professor of American Music in the Department of Music at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

KYLE PEDERSON Be Thou My Vision

SATB and Piano with opt. Oboe or Instrument in C A re-imagining of the iconic hymn. May be used with two different versions of the text.

Moderately Easy 50-6177 Choral Score $2.65 50-6177A Oboe/C Inst Part $5.00

DANIEL FICARRI

Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D

SATB and Organ, with opt. Brass Quintet and Timpani A festive setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis with optional brass quintet and timpani.

Medium 50-0610 Choral Score $3.35 50-0610A Full Score $25.00 50-0610B Instrumental Parts $35.00

WAYNE L. WOLD

ERIC NELSON

For the Beauty of the Earth

SATB and Organ

A refreshing setting of the hymn tune DIX set in a flowing style in triple meter. Moderately Easy 50-6322 Choral Score $2.65

MARK PATTERSON

Over My Head

SATB, a cappella A moving and energetic setting of a much loved African American Spiritual. Medium 50-7091 Choral Score $2.65

On the Other Side of the Water

Two Solo Voices and/or SATB and Keyboard, with opt. Congregation A flexible piece that may be used with or without assembly, and is appropriate for baptism or as a remembrance of baptism. Written in a folk-like style. A reproducible page for congregation can be downloaded for free on our website.

Moderately Easy 50-8741 Choral Score $2.85

Cathedral Series

In the Father’s Glory

SATB and Organ

A unique combination of chant inspired singing in alteration with SATB choral writing. Includes organ interludes. Useful for the Easter season.

Medium 50-4074 Choral Score $2.25

I Saw Water

Music for the Rite of Sprinkling

Assembly, SATB, and Organ, with opt. Cantor

Written for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.. Festive music for choir and congregation to be used during the sprinkling rite. May be expanded as needed. A reproducible page for assembly can be downloaded for free on our website.

Moderately Easy 80-909 Choral Score $2.25

PETER LATONA

Peter Latona is the Music Director for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, D.C.), the pre-eminent Marian shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Recognized as a conductor, composer, organist, improviser and teacher, he is dedicated to providing the highest standard in sacred music within the context of the Roman Catholic Liturgy.

MICHAEL BURKHARDT

Loving Shepherd of the Sheep

SAB or SATB and Organ

A gentle setting of the tune ORIENTIS PARTIBUS quoting Bach’s “Sheep My Safely Graze.”

Moderately Easy 50-3776 Choral Score $2.25

FELIX MENDELSSOHN

MICHAEL BURKHARDT

The Lord Is a Mighty God

The Lord Will Raise Up

Two-Part Mixed Voices (Canon) and Keyboard

An arrangement of a tune by Felix Mendelssohn, appropriate for general use or for Christ the King Sunday. Based on Psalm 95:3-4, with an alternate text based on Jeremiah 23:4-6.

Moderately Easy 50-6152 Choral Score $2.25

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JESSICA FRENCH

Earth, Strike Up Your Music

SATB Chorus (divisi) and Organ, with opt. Congregation 2022 American Guild of Organists Award in Choral Composition. This Christmas anthem is a moving setting of a Christina Rossetti text.

Moderately Difficult 9170 $3.15

ERIC NELSON

The Love of God

SATB divisi and Organ

Commissioned for the 2020 AGO National Convention. A setting of a text by Frederick Martin Lehman that focuses on the expansive and prevailing love of God.

Medium 50-3904 Choral Score $3.20

MARK SHEPPERD

This Is My Father’s World

SATB or SAB and Piano, with opt. Horn in F A favorite hymn set in a lyrical fashion with rich piano accompaniment. The addition of the French horn adds color and depth to the arrangement.

Moderately Easy

50-6221 SATB Choral Score $2.65 50-6222 SAB Choral Score $2.65 50-6221A Horn Part $5.00

KAREN MARROLLI

Go to the World

SATB and Piano

This piece is based on Romans 12 and challenges the listener to go into the world with love. May be used as a benediction or as an anthem. Moderately Easy 50-6223 Choral Score $2.25

KAREN MARROLLI

The Stranger’s Guise

SATB, Violin, and Piano

An old Celtic Rune of Hospitality is set here in a way that is reflective of the Celtic heritage.

Medium 50-5123 Choral Score $2.65 50-5123A Violin Part $5.00

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Z. RANDALL STROOPE

Prelude to Peace

SSA and Piano 48-96590 $2.15

RUTH E. DWYER & JILL FRIEDERSDORF 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

DEEN E. ENSMINGER

Every Minute

SA and Piano 15-93990 $2.10

LEEANN STARKEY Lullaby

SA Voices with Piano 24-95650 $2.10

NANCIE KESTER 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

THOMAS DUNN

The Renaissance Singer

A history and reference book for Renaissance era singing and music which includes many of the best known pieces of music from the period. Includes a scholarly essay by Joseph Dyer. An invaluable resource. Paperback. 165 pages. 2974 $15.50

HENRY CLOUGH-LEIGHTER

The A Cappella Singer

SATB unaccompanied

A collection of motets, madrigals, chansons, carols, ayres, ballets, etc. 1682 $15.00

ARCHIBALD T. DAVISON

Concord Anthem Book

SATB

Each collection contains 40 sacred anthems for mixed voice choirs. Drawn from many sources representing the noblest schools of church music. The selections are of varying degrees of difficulty. Many composers represented including Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Gibbons, Handel, Hassler, Tallis, Palestrina, Purcell, Haydn, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky. Paperback. Book 1 156 pages Book 2 232 pages

HENRY CLOUGH-LEIGHTER

The A Cappella Singer

SSA and SSAA unaccompanied Collection of thirty arrangements for women’s voices. Madrigals, Ayres, German Folksongs. Composers include Palestrina, Vittoria, Weelkes, Morley, and more. 1545 $16.30

Book 1 0013 $14.00 Book 2 1200 $18.90

MATTHEW CULLOTON

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

SATB Chorus (divisi) and Harp (Piano)

The iconic poem by Robert Frost is set here with either piano or harp accompaniment in a way that gives the impression of gentle snow falling in the deep, dark woods. Beautiful and descriptive choral writing. A reproducible part for harp is available on our website as a free download. Duration: 4:30

Medium 1.3636 $2.85

GWYNETH WALKER

The Gift to Be Free

SATB Chorus (divisi) and Piano, with opt. Brass Quintet and Percussion An updated revisiting of the well-known Shaker song Simple Gifts This is a joyous song, either in the original Shaker a cappella form or with lively piano or brass accompaniment. A new verse is added, based on Shaker values: “to sing out right, with a voice of harmony, love and light.” We are then reminded of our gifts—to be simple, and (very American), to be free! Duration: 3:15

Medium

9123 Choral Score $2.85

9123A Full Score $12.00

9123B Instrumental Parts $35.00

When Music Sounds

SATB Chorus (divisi) and Piano

Based on the poem “Music” by Walter de la Mare. The music and the text express the transportive power of music and nature. The song opens with a short pattern of notes in the piano right hand marked music in the distance. These notes, in this high range, are set apart from normal, daily sounds. This signature musical motif returns throughout the accompaniment, including at the end. The message is that our imagination may be delicate, but it endures. Duration: 3:15

Medium

8997 Choral Score $2.85

MELISSA DUNPHY Work

SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied Commissioned by the Donald Sinclair Sutherland Endowment for the Bradley Hills Presbyterian Chancel Choir, Matthew Robertson, Conductor. The text is adapted from a chapter of the 1923 prose poetry book titled The Prophet by Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran, who was influenced by Christianity, Islam, and Sufism. It addresses a path out of despair and meaninglessness through working with love, a message that has as much relevance to today’s world as that of a century ago. Duration: 4:00

Medium 1.3603 Choral Score $2.65

We Are the Music Makers

SATB Chorus and Piano

A thoughtful and expressive setting of the well-known Arthur O’Shaughnessy text.

Medium

9158 Choral Score $2.85

MATTHEW A. ARMSTRONG AND SHELLY ARMSTRONG

A Farewell

SATB and Piano

A lyrical treatment of a deeply moving and emotional poem by Tennyson. This piece may be used as a part of a three movement set of Tennyson poems.

Medium 1.3648 Choral Score $2.65

STACY GARROP

Thy Silver Pinions

Soprano Solo and SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied

The first Marguerite Brooks Commission for the National Collegiate Choral Association. The piece combines poems by Emily Dickinson and John Keats both of which speak beautifully to the subject of hope. The choral writing lends itself to advanced choirs and is very expressive in nature. Duration: 5:15

Moderately Difficult 1.3639 $2.85

PAUL JOHN RUDOI Yonder Come Day

LAVINIA KELL PARKER

Soli Deo Gloria

SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied Rich harmonic textures, varied dynamic levels, and contrasting tempo changes help bring a new interpretation of this beautiful Latin text. Duration: 4:30

Moderately Difficult 1.3619 $2.35

Soprano Solo, SATB unaccompanied Paul John Rudoi’s arrangement of Yonder Come Day deepens the traditional Georgia Sea Islands tune with a narrative journey. Through other well known spirituals, including Hush, Hush, Somebody’s Calling My Name, Steal Away, and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, we move forward and upward, hoping for a better day. Infectious fun for the singers and the audience. Duration: 3:30

Medium 1.3465 $2.85

ERIC NELSON

Birdsong

SATB Chorus and Piano

A beautiful text by the poet Rumi. The accompaniment is reminiscent of bird calls while the choir soars above with beautifully written lines. Duration: 4:30

Medium 1.3627 $3.20

NICK STRIMPLE

Verbum caro factum est

SATB Chorus unaccompanied This little Christmas motet, the Responsory to the eighth Lesson of Second Vespers on Christmas, was composed in honor of the Rev. Dr. Vahe Simonian. A setting of John 1:14 sung in Latin, it is through-composed in the Renaissance manner, with each new phrase of text being ushered-in by a new musical idea.

Moderately Difficult 1.3545 $2.25

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During my career as a music educator/conductor, I have learned the value of programming quality repertoire that fits the physical, emotional, intellectual, and musical needs of not only the singers, but also the audience as well as myself. As a young conductor, I underestimated the challenges of this concept (everybody should sing and want to hear Mass in B minor, right??). Knowing all the professional challenges and life demands of our time as well of our limited bandwidth, ECS Publishing Group is o ering programming ideas in the coming months. Some will be thematic while others will be specific to voicings. We hope that you find this useful, and we look forward to continuing to support choral music. We’re creating this new area to assist high school choral educators as well as collegiate, community and professional choral directors.

DAVID CONTE

RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

KYLE PEDERSON

CONRAD SUSA

GWYNETH WALKER

ALICE PARKER

RANDALL THOMPSON

HOWARD GOODALL

Daniel Pinkham

celebrating a century

DANIEL PINKHAM was born in Lynn, Massachusetts. He studied organ and harmony at Phillips Academy, Andover, with Carl F. Pfatteicher; then at Harvard with A. Tillman Merritt, Walter Piston, Archibald T. Davison and Aaron Copland (A.B. 1942; M.A. 1944). He also studied harpsichord with Putnam Aldrich and Wanda Landowska, and organ with E. Power Biggs. At Tanglewood he studied composition with Arthur Honegger and Samuel Barber, and subsequently with Nadia Boulanger.

Pinkham has taught at Simmons College, Boston University, Dartington Hall (Devon, England), and was Visiting Lecturer at Harvard University (1957-58). In 1950 he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship and in 1962 a Ford Foundation Fellowship as a choral conductor. He was a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He was on the faculty of the New England of Conservatory of Music where he is senior professor in the Musicology Department.

Pinkham was Music Director Emeritus of historic King’s Chapel in Boston where he actively served from 1958 until 2000. He was the recipient of six honorary degrees: Litt D., Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1976; Mus. D., Adrian College, 1977; Mus. D. Westminster Choir College, 1979; Mus.D., New England Conservatory, 1993; Mus.D.,

Ithaca College, 1994; Mus. D., Boston Conservatory, 1998.

Pinkham was a prolific and versatile composer whose catalog includes four symphonies and other works for large ensembles; cantatas and oratorios; concertos and other works for solo instrument and orchestra for piano, piccolo, trumpet, violin, harp and three organ concertos; theatre works and chamber operas; chamber music; electronic music; and twenty documentary television film scores.

Pinkham’s orchestral works have been played by major orchestras in the United States including the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Leonard Bernstein, The Buffalo Philharmonic (which he conducted in the premiere of his Organ Concerto Number One), the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of John Williams and by the composer himself, the Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Louisville Symphony Orchestra, the Orquestra Sinfonica Nacional de Mexico and many others.

In 1990, Pinkham was named Composer of the Year by the American Guild of Organists. In 1996 Daniel Pinkham received the Alfred Nash Patterson Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to the Choral Arts.

HOWARD GOODALL

The Good-Morrow

SSAA and Piano

Composed in 2000 for the highly regarded Cantamus Girls’ Choir and their founder, Pamela Cook, The Good-Morrow is Howard Goodall’s stunning setting of the John Dunne poem. The universal themes of love, compassion, and togetherness are echoed in the music, a reflective and uplifting choral work ideal for concert performance.

Medium 56-0117 Choral Score $3.15

HYUN KOOK

O Salutaris Hostia

SSA Chorus and Piano

A flowing and sensitive treatment of this well-known Latin text.

Medium 1.3641 Choral Score $2.65

STEPHEN CHATMAN

Come day, come night

SSAA Chorus and Piano

A beautiful Christina Rossetti text about love gained and lost. Simple, but moving choral writing.

Moderately Easy 9126 Choral Score $2.25

MATTHEW A. ARMSTRONG and SHELLY ARMSTRONG

There Is Sweet Music Here

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 1.3647 Choral Score $2.25

KYLE PEDERSON Reconcile

SSA Chorus and Piano, with opt. Descant and Drum

This original text on reconciliation provides an accessible jumping off point for your church or school choirs to explore what reconciliation might look, feel, and sound like in your particular circumstance. This melodic piece blends elements of pop and gospel, and provides an optional descant layer in Swahili to reinforce the universality of its themes.

Moderately Easy

1.3633 Choral Score $2.80

Gwyneth

Songs for Women’s Voices

SSA(A) and Piano, or opt. Chamber Orchestra

SONGS FOR WOMEN’S VOICES are musical settings of six poems by American poet May Swenson. The poems address a variety of topics— from feminism to God to romance to death —yet they speak with one voice, one style and one life-affirming philosophy. The musical settings are intended to present these poems in a simple and straightforward manner which seeks to portray the beauty, humor and passion of the words. It is suggested that each poem be read aloud (by a member of the chorus or reader) before the performance of each song. The poems may also be printed in the concert program. But it is recommended that the audience read the poems in advance (pre-concert or during intermission), perhaps also follow along in the printed version during the reading aloud, and then focus on the chorus during the actual singing.

The Spirit of Women

Women’s Voices unaccompanied

Complete Orchestra Score 6509

Complete Orchestra Set of Parts 6510

Complete Replacement Parts 6657

1. Women Should Be Pedestals Choral Score 5020

Chamber Orchestra Score 6658

Chamber Orchestra Parts 6659

Individual Replacement Parts 6660

2. Mornings Innocent Choral Score 5021

Chamber Orchestra Score 6661 Chamber Orchestra Parts 6662

Individual Replacement Parts 6663

3. The Name is Changeless Choral Score 5022

4. Love Is a Rain of Diamonds Choral Score 5023

Chamber Orchestra Score 6664

Chamber Orchestra Parts 6665 Individual Replacement Parts 6666

5. In Autumn Choral Score 5024 Chamber Orchestra Score 6667 Chamber Orchestra Parts 6668 Individual Replacement Parts 6669

6. I Will Be Earth Choral Score 5025 Chamber Orchestra Score 6670 Chamber Orchestra Parts 6671 Individual Replacement Parts 6672

THE SPIRIT OF WOMEN is a set of three songs each song is based on a different traditional American spiritual, each was commissioned and premiered by a different women’s chorus in the US and each portrays women of strength and character.

So Many Angels! uses the traditional song, “Angels Watching Over Me.” This new setting envisions angels everywhere, guarding and guiding! Moreover, they seem to pop up anytime and anywhere. They are playful, even flirtatious angels! Although they are a bit too much at times, they are cherished. “Don’t you ever stop watching over me, gal!”

Walk That Valley is based on the traditional American spiritual, “Lonesome Valley.” New lyrics and harmonies have been added to the original, and new musical interludes have been inserted. The focus is on the individual encountering times of difficulty alone. ”Walk that lonesome valley by yourself.” Moments of confusion, doubting, fear and pain occur. Yet, by facing adversity by oneself, one often finds the strength and faith to move forward through life. This is a song of triumph and growth.

Never Sit Down! is a contemporary adaptation of the traditional song, “Sit Down, Sister.” The new lyrics focus on the energy and celebration of women experiencing the freedom of equality. “I can’t sit down, ’cause I just got my freedom. Gonna look around.” References to heroic women of the past who worked for women’s rights appear: the suffragettes, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Sojourner Truth. These women “didn’t sit down!” They worked for their freedom and for ours today.

1. So Many Angels! 6184

2. Walk that Valley 6185 3. Never Sit Down! 6186

New for Children’s Chorus

MICHAEL BURKHARDT

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

DANIEL LYNCH

Deep Peace

SSA Chorus and Piano

This lyrical setting of a favorite Irish blessing is very accessible for a mixed-voiced ensemble. Works great for benedictions as well as graduations. Easy 1.3661 Choral Score $2.65

DARREN DAILEY CHORAL SERIES

JIM PAPOULIS

The Journey of Hope

SSA(B) Chorus, Djembe, Shaker, Bass Guitar, and Piano Scored for SSAB voices, with the baritone part written so that it is appropriate for changing male voices. Accompanimental parts are provided for piano, djembe, cabasa, and bass guitar. The title gives a clue to the focus of the text: a forward-looking view of what we can accomplish together through hope and unity. This inspiring text and infectious rhythms make this a must-have piece for young singers. Duration: 3:25 7.0727 Choral Score $3.15

GWYNETH WALKER

Shoe Jazz

Four Songs on Poems of Nikki Giovanni

Two-Part Treble Voices and Piano, String Quartet, or Brass Quintet

A creative and jazzy multi-movement work based on the poems of noted African American poet Nikki Giovanni. The pieces combine humor with deep thought that will move both singers and audience.

Moderately Easy

1.3650 Choral Score $3.75

1.3650A String Quartet Full Score $23.00

1.3650B String Quartet Parts $30.00

1.3650C Brass Quintet Full Score $23.00

1.3650D Brass Quintet Parts $35.00

Also

available:

First Chair from Shoe Jazz

Two-Part Treble Voices and Piano, String Quartet, or Brass Quintet A setting of a poem by Nikki Giovanni that focuses on a young person’s desire to play first chair.”

Moderately Easy

1.3651 Choral Score $3.00

1.3651A String Quartet Full Score $12.00 1.3651B String Quartet Parts $26.00 1.3651C Brass Quintet Full Score $12.00 1.3651D Brass Quintet Parts $30.00

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

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 an rewarding experience for the singers and audience. Part of the Luther College Music Series Medium 1.3664 Choral Score $2.25

MATTHEW A. ARMSTRONG and SHELLY ARMSTRONG

Crossing the Bar

TBB and Piano

A high-energy treatment of this famous Tennyson poem. Medium 1.3649 Choral Score $2.65

DALE WARLAND Evening Stars: A Teasdale Trilogy

TTBB Double Chorus and Piano

A set of three pieces based on the poems of Sara Teasdale. Difficult

9112 Choral Score $3.35

ERIC NELSON Goober Peas

TTBB Chorus and Piano

A jaunty, fun arrangement of this early American song. A great program piece.

Moderately Easy 1.3617 Choral Score $2.25

ERICK LICHTE and CAMERON WILSON

Auld Lang Syne

TBB Chorus and Violin, with opt. Acoustic Guitar and Percussion

A high-energy setting of the familiar tune. A great closer for seasonal concert. Medium 9187 Choral Score $2.85 9187A Full Score $12.00 9187B Guitar & Percussion Pts $15.00 9187C Violin Part $15.00

DANIEL LYNCH Deep Peace

TTB Chorus and Piano

This lyrical setting of a favorite Irish blessing is very accessible for a mixed-voiced ensemble. Works great for benedictions as well as graduations. Easy 1.3662 Choral Score $2.65

KYLE PEDERSON Exsultate! Jubilate!

TTBB Chorus and Piano

The music captures the exuberance and quiet joys of the phrases “Exsultate Deo” and “Jubilate Deo.” Medium 1.3638 Choral Score $2.85

STEPHEN CHATMAN

Do not stand at my grave and weep

TTBB Chorus unaccompanied Chatman captures the solemnity of the text throughout the thoughtful choral writing. Medium 8901 Choral Score $2.15

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 $13.00

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 Choral Score $9.75

1.3523A Full Score $35.00 1.3523B Oboe Part $8.00 1.3523C String Parts $27.00

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'

Soprano Solo, SATB divisi, and Keyboard

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

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

Lent

JOHN A. BEHNKE

Behold the Lamb of God

SAB and opt. Keyboard 50-5217 $2.25

DAVID M. CHERWIEN I Want Jesus to Walk with Me

SAB or Two-Part Mixed Voices and Piano 50-3435 $2.65

MATTHEW CULLOTON Create in Me a Clean Heart

Soprano Solo, SATB, and Piano 50-6321 $2.65

Go to Dark Gethsemane

SATB and Piano 50-6527 $2.25

Easter

JEREMY J. BANKSON

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

SATB, Congregation, Organ, Brass Quintet, opt. Percussion i 60-4005A $2.15

JOHN BEHNKE

Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds

SATB, Congregation, Organ, Brass Quintet, Timpani, Handbells 60-4020 $2.65

JAMES BIERY

At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing

SATB, Congregation, Organ, Brass Quintet, Timpani 60-9025A $2.85

LUIS BOJOS & NATHAN ZULLINGER Alleluia! Christ Is Arisen/ ¡Aleluya! Cristo resucitó

SATB a cappella, with opt. Percussion 50-4065 $2.25

DANIEL FICARRI Ah, Holy Jesus

SATB Chorus unaccompanied 8941 $2.65

RICHARD FROST Out of the Depths

SATB, Violin, and Piano 50-3209 $1.95

ZEBULON M. HIGHBEN Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days

SATB Chorus unaccompanied 50-5121 $2.15

ROBERT A. HOBBY Lift High the Cross

SATB, opt. Congregation, Organ, Brass Quintet, Timpani, Percussion 60-7020 $2.85

MICHAEL BURKHARDT

Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen!

Soprano Descant, SATB, and Organ 50-4066 $2.50

MICHAEL COX Three Vacancies

SATB and Keyboard 50-4038 $2.65

DANIEL KALLMAN In Thee Is Gladness

SATB and Organ, with opt. C Instrument or SATB, Brass Quintet, and Organ, with opt. Timpani and Cymbals 50-9058 $2.25

DONALD MCCULLOUGH Christ the Lord Is Risen Again

SATB and Keyboard or Brass Quartet, Timpani, Percussion, and Organ 50-4070 $2.65

Z. RANDALL STROOPE Resurrection

Day

SATB, Organ, opt. Brass Quintet, Percussion 50-4060 $2.85

HAL H. HOPSON

A Lenten Prayer

SATB, opt. Soloist, Piano, with opt. Handbells 50-3225 $2.25

KAREN MARROLLI To Dust

SATB and Piano 50-3414 $2.25

ERIC NELSON Wondrous Love

SATB divisi and Piano 50-3902 $2.65

KYLE PEDERSON Were You There

SATB and Piano 50-6165 $2.65

K. LEE SCOTT God’s Right Hand and Holy Arm

SATB, Congregation, Organ, with opt. Brass Quartet, Timpani, Handbells 50-4026A $2.65

PHILIP W. J. STOPFORD Christ the Lord Is

Risen Again

SATB divisi, Organ or opt. Brass Quintet with Timpani 50-8210 $2.65

GWYNETH WALKER

A Hymn of Resurrection

SATB, Organ, opt. Brass Quartet or Brass Quintet, and Timpani 7199 $2.65

The

Earth Is Risen

SATB, Organ and optional Brass Quartet and Percussion 8039 $2.85

DAVID M. CHERWIEN

Hear on the Night Wind

SATB, Cello, and Keyboard

A choral reflection on sorrow, and healing. An original text by Susan Palo Cherwien.

Medium 50-5651 Choral Score $2.65 50-5651A Cello Part $5.00

KYLE PEDERSON

Come By Here

SATB and Piano

This sensitive setting is not to be missed. This work hits every high mark in terms of vocal writing, a skillful accompaniment, and a beautiful effect.

Moderately Easy 50-6144 Choral Score $2.85

What a Fellowship Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

SAB and Piano

A gospel-style treatment of this great American classic hymn.

Moderately Easy 50-0600 Choral Score $2.25

Micah Blues

Tenor Solo, SATB, Soprano Saxophone, and Piano, with opt. Electric Bass

A moving adaptation of a text from Micah 6-8 about humility and compassion, set in a bluesy style.

Medium 50-0307 Choral Score $3.20 50-0307A Instrumental Parts $10.00

PHILIP W. J. STOPFORD

Like the Colors of the Rainbow

SATB divisi and Organ

This anthem speaks to the history and diversity of congregational life as they join together in worship.

Moderately Easy 50-5308 Choral Score $2.85

KAREN MARROLLI

Be Still

SAB and Piano

A piece based on the calming text found in Psalm 46:10. The stillness of the text is matched with a lovely original melody.

Easy 50-6175 $2.65

Who Will Separate Us from the Love of Christ?

SATB and Organ

This setting of Romans 8 begins with a calm introduction of the text and builds to a confident statement of faith.

Moderately Easy 50-5700 Choral Score $2.85

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

SAB and Piano

A lyrical and accessible setting of a favorite hymn by Frederick Faber.

Moderately Easy 50-5152 $2.25

TOM TRENNEY

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

SATB and Piano

The familiar hymn-tune NETTLETON is given a fresh new setting with an arpeggiated piano accompaniment.

Moderately Easy 50-5822 Choral Score $2.65

MARQUES L. A.GARRETT & TOM TRENNEY Rise, Shine!

SATB divisi with opt. Piano

How Firm a Foundation

SATB and Organ, with opt. Congregation

The tune FOUNDATION is put through its paces with five verses and a vigorous organ part. This big, creative setting suggests the option of involving the congregation throughout. Includes a reproducible page for congregation.

Moderately Easy 50-5180 Choral Score $2.65

The piece begins slowly and crescendos into a jubilant exhortation to let your light shine. A rousing rendition of the well-known spiritual. Two versions: piano, SATB choir and no divisi, and divisi choir a cappella

50-6416 Piano Version $2.65 50-6417 a cappella version $2.65

ERIC NELSON

When Memory Fades

SATB and Piano

With the well-crafted and comforting text by Mary Louise Bringle and the flowing and tender melody by Jayne Southwick Cool, Eric Nelson has created an arrangement that is rich in meaning and symbolism. Men and women are each given moments to shine and the ensemble writing is solid and nuanced.

Moderately Easy 50-8914 Choral Score $2.65

MATTHEW A. ARMSTRONG AND SHELLY ARMSTRONG

Let All the World in Every Corner Sing A Choral Fanfare

SATB a cappella

A brilliant choral fanfare on a well-known George Herbert text. Stirring and energetic.

Medium 50-0502 Choral Score $2.25

DANIEL IVERSON BRANDON WILLIAMS

Spirit of the Living God

SATB divisi, a cappella

A stirring a cappella arrangement of this wonderful hymn. Some divisi in the bass and soprano parts.

Moderately Easy 50-5223 Choral Score $2.70

MICHAEL JOHN TROTTA Behold, How Good

SATB a cappella

An original text inspired by Psalm 133 is set for a cappella SATB choir and soloist. Due to lovely writing and sensitive voice leading, this sounds more complex than it is. Your choir will love this calm, sonorous music.

Medium 50-6810 Choral Score $2.25

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

CARL B. SCHMIDT

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

Forward by Paul Westermeyer.

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