Fall 2017 School Catalog TREBLE VOICES
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Treble—NEW ALLEN SHAWN
ROBERT APPLEBAUM
These Holy Lights
Winter Snow
(Haneirot Halalu)
Two-part Treble Chorus and Piano “In December, 2014, my nine-year-old granddaughter, Charlotte, showed me ‘Winter Snow,’ a poem that she had written as a school assignment. I was taken by the text: by its imagery, rhythm, and assonance. Charlotte gave me permission to set her words to music. I hope this piece does justice to her beautiful poem.” —Robert Applebaum. Duration: 2:42 Moderately Easy
SA and Keyboard The gentle, lilting music contains solo and unison passages during the beginning and middle sections, and two-part passages during the ending section. Notated clapping passages punctuate the music throughout. Medium 1.3411
Choral Score
$2.35
7.0668
Choral Score
$2.05
KEN BERG
A New Psalm (Psalm 98) Soprano Solo, SSA Chorus, and Piano, or Low Brass Quintet, Timpani, Percussion, and Piano A lively and rhythmic setting of this ancient text in Hebrew and English. The form is strophic, with music featuring syncopations and alternating time signatures. The front matter of the edition includes the words in Hebrew, an English translation, a transliteration, a phonetic pronunciation guide, and a substantial piano part. A rousing piece, great for services or as a concert finale. Duration: 4:09 Moderately Difficult 1.3484
Piano/Choral Sc $2.80
1.3484A
Full Score
$25.00
1.3484B
Instr Parts
$35.00
2
LEONARD ENNS
“The Lamb” from Songs of Innocence Unison Treble Chorus or Solo, Piano, and opt.Flute The Lamb is excerpted from a triptych by renowned Canadian composer Leonard Enns based on poems by William Blake from his well-known set of poetry titled Songs of Innocence. Flute part is included. Duration: 1:30 Moderately Easy 8530
Choral Score
$2.05
Treble—NEW MICHAEL CULLOTON
DANIEL JUSTIN
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Messe du Grand Départ
SSAA Chorus, Flute, and optional Hand Drum ad lib. “I really enjoy the lilt of the original tune, and was drawn to arrange it when I was struggling to find up-tempo music for the season of Advent that my women’s choir would enjoy singing. Work to make sure that the music maintains an air of ‘dance’ to it. To help with this, you may consider adding an ad libitum hand drum…the second verse allows …the flute becomes a partner in the storytelling as the crying voice, warning cry, rising valleys, and bowing hills.” —Michael Culloton. Duration: 2:20 Moderately Easy
Treble Voices (Children) and Organ A treble setting of the Latin mass. Written primarily in unison with some divisi, the piece features a stirring organ accompaniment and soaring vocal lines. Part of the Notre Dame Children’s Choir series. Medium
1.3489
Choral Score
50-8990
Choral Score
$2.75
$2.35
STEPHEN MAGER
Shepherds, Run Along Przybieżeli do Betlejem pasterze J. J. WRIGHT
Gabriel’s Message Three-part Treble Voices (Children), Clarinet in B-flat, Violin, and Piano A mysterious introduction incorporating the clarinet and violin sets the stage for this beautiful treble setting of this favorite carol. The divisi parts are primarily written in canon, which makes for ease of learning. Part of the Notre Dame Children’s Choir series. Medium 50-0570
Choral Score
50-0570A Instr Parts
$2.25 $5.00
SSA and Piano, with opt. Brass Ensemble or Chamber Orchestra A delightful treble setting of a familiar Christmas carol. The piece features a sparkling accompaniment and joyous choral parts. Fun to sing. Equally effective with brass, chamber orchestra, or with solo piano. Part of the Notre Dame Children’s Choir series. Medium 50-1715
Choral Score
$2.25
50-1715A Brass Score
$15.00
50-1715B Brass Parts
$25.00
50-1715C Orch Score
$15.00
50-1715D Orch Parts
$35.00
3
Treble—NEW
STEPHEN CHATMAN
Train from Due West
Sunset from Due West
SSAA Chorus unaccompanied Stephen Chatman’s Train for SSAA chorus is an arrangement from his original set, Due West for SATB chorus, commissioned by the Vancouver Chamber Choir in 1997. The simple, charming text by Tara Wohlberg rings specifically to a western theme. Using onomatopoeia, ostinati, and a standard harmonic progression, Chatman applies a humorous touch. Duration: 1:30 Medium
SSAA Chorus unaccompanied Stephen Chatman’s Sunset for SSAA chorus is an arrangement from his original set, Due West for SATB chorus, commissioned by the Vancouver Chamber Choir in 1997. The charming text by Tara Wohlberg rings specifically to a western theme. Chatman uses simple but exquisite harmonies and sustained, arching melodic lines. Duration: 1:40 Medium
7.0710
Choral Score
7.0711
Choral Score
$2.35
JOHN CARTER
Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier SSA Chorus and Piano A lovely arrangement of the traditional British folk song, direct in its delivery of the text. Duration: 3:00 Moderately Easy 1.3449
4
Choral Score
$2.05
$2.05
Treble—Recent GWYNETH WALKER
MICHAEL JOHN TROTTA
I, Too, Sing America
Spend All You Have On Loveliness
Boys Chorus or Children’s Chorus and Piano The Langston Hughes poem ‘I, Too’ is a powerful statement by an African-American writer. Although too often denied equal opportunity or respectful treatment in this country, the author claims his right as an American. Moderately Easy
SSAA Chorus, Piano, and opt. Oboe American poet Sara Teasdale won the Pulitzer Prize for her 1917 collection of poems titled Love Songs. The text for this song is taken from “Barter,” the first in this set of poems. Despite the poet’s history of poor emotional and physical health, the text captures a hopeful attitude that foreshadows the spirit of optimism that was the precursor to the Roaring Twenties. Oboe part is included. Medium
8051
Choral Score
$2.50
1.3451
Choral Score
$2.90
ROBERT KYR
Dona nobis pacem Soprano and Alto Soli and Women’s Chorus (SSA/ SSA) unaccompanied A challenging work for skilled women’s choruses featuring ethereal harmonies and soaring melodies. The soloists’ lines are stunning. Difficult 8363
Choral Score
$3.50
STEVEN SAMETZ
Voices of Broken Hearts SSAA (divisi), digitally delayed Viola or Vibraphone A challenging work for skilled women’s choruses featuring ethereal harmonies and soaring melodies. The soloists’ lines are stunning. Medium 7676
Choral Score
$1.95
7677
Viola Part
$2.60
7678
Vibraphone Part $5.25
TOM SHELTON
We Sing Alleluia Treble Solo, Treble Chorus, Flute, Violin, Tone Chimes, and Piano This piece for treble voices begins with a simple, chanted “Alleluia” and then blossoms into a beautiful expression of praise. The original text revels in the beauty of nature and the connection between people. A perfect piece for festivals, school, or church. Instrumental parts for Flute, Violin, and Tone Chimes are sold separately. Part of the Darren Dailey Choral Series. Duration: 4:30 Moderately Easy 1.3476 Choral Score
$2.50
1.3476A Instrumental Parts $9.00
5
Treble—Favorites GWYNETH WALKER
STEPHEN CHATMAN
How Can I Keep from Singing?
The Cloud
SS(A)A with [Piano] or [Chamber Orchestra] or [Brass Quintet, Percussion & Piano] This song is based on a Quaker hymn dating back to the 1800s in the United States. References to the persecution of Friends may be heard in the lyrics. Yet, faith and courage prevail. This new arrangement emphasizes the celebratory and life-affirming aspects of the song. Moderately Difficult
SSA and Piano A William Wordsworth poem given a sublime setting with a gorgeous piano accompaniment: “I AM a cloud in the heaven’s height, The stars are lit for my delight, Tireless and changeful, swift and free, I cast my shadow on hill and sea…” Medium
5655
Choral Score
6342
Orch Full Score
$19.45
6338
Orch Parts
$73.45
6784
Brass Full Score
$11.55
6786
Brass Parts
$16.80
7.0627 Choral Score
$1.95
$2.80
I Will Be Earth No. 6 from Songs for Women’s Voices SSA and Piano or Chamber Orchestra May Swenson’s poem “I will be earth, you be the flower. You have found my root, you are the rain...” Moderately Easy 5025
Choral Score
6670
Orch Full Score
$13.15
6671
Orch Parts
$48.30
Voices of Earth No. 3 from Voices of Earth SSA (Women or Children) and Piano The directness of Chatman’s unison melody in the opening of this title song and the declarations of “song of star to star, sounds more deep than human joy and human tears” express both strong emotions and a profound passion for nature. Moderately Easy 7.0548 Choral Score
$2.25
$2.25
RANDALL THOMPSON
Velvet Shoes SSA, Piano or Chamber Orchestra Elinor Wylie text: “Let us walk in the white snow, In a soundless space; With footsteps quiet and slow, At a tranquil pace...We shall walk in velvet shoes: Wherever we go...” Medium 2526
6
Choral Score
$1.55