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Mia Makaroff
Mia Makaroff A joyous unaccompanied work for more advanced treble choirs. The composer has combined two texts about hope––one in Sami (a language from northern Scandinavia) and the other in Latin from Ecclesiastes––to create a work that uplifts. Challenging but incredibly impactful! SSAA, unaccompanied WW1777 - $2.75
Where the Light Begins
Susan LaBarr Text by Jan Richardson This is an accessible and fresh work for treble choirs on the themes of peace and hope. Approachable vocal lines and a supportive accompaniment make this appropriate for young treble choirs, while the rich and universal text will also work for high school, college, and community groups. SSA with Piano WW1820 - $2.75
The Millworker
James Taylor/arr. Susan LaBarr Originally written for the musical Working, The Millworker tells the story of a young woman trapped in a difficult life of physical labor. This song from the 1970s has modern meaning for today’s singers. The syncopation in the vocal lines will be a nice challenge. SSAA with Piano, Bass, and Cajon WW1807 - $2.95
Patterns on the Snow
Mari Esabel Valverde Text by May Sarton This highly artistic work for SSAA choir will be a particularly good choice for winter programs. The melody is passed from altos to sopranos, then shared, and the piano supports it all with sounds of snow and wind in steady rhythms. Very sophisticated in musical content and theme, this will work best for high school choirs and above. SSAA with Piano
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Ivette Herryman Rodriguez WLG171 - $2.85
SérénadeJo-Michael italienne
Ernest Chausson/arr. Mari Esabel Valverde Scheibe Text by Paul Bourget Sérénade italienne is an invitation for a rendezvous CHORAL on the sea beneath the stars. The scene is colored by a spiraling piano accompaniment and largely SERIES homophonic vocal lines. Valverde makes the most of Chausson’s music in this lovely setting. A great choice for high school and collegiate TTBB choirs. TTB with Piano WLG170 - $2.75
Laus Trinitati
Faith Morgan Text by Hildegard von Bingen Premiered by the 2020 Texas All-State TTBB Chorus, this majestic work speaks of the mystery of the Trinity and of God’s creation. Pentatonic and written with great skill of counterpoint and voice-leading, this impressive, earthy work will come together easily for high school, university, and community TTBB choruses. TTBB, unaccompanied WW1804 - $2.75
Sigue
Ivette Herryman Rodriguez Text by Nicolás Guillén A lively and fun selection in Spanish. Featuring a piano accompaniment characteristic of Cuban rhythms and harmonies. Accessible to many different levels of mixed choirs. Lynne Gackle Choral Series. NEW! SATB with Piano: WLG173 - $2.85 SSAA with Piano: WLG150 - $2.85
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