Gloria In Excelsis Deo 
Composer: Kevin A. Memley 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   Brilliant! Exciting! Fresh! are words that describe Memley?s new GLORIA ? a 10 minute work in 3 continuous sections for mixed choir with brass quintet, piano, timpani and percussion. Excellent for church or school concert from good high school to college choirs to community groups, this work makes a fabulous pairing with his MAGNIFICAT, released in 2012. Memley?s rhythmic vitality and captivating melodies have been described as ?when Rutter meets Bernstein.?
 

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 A Babe Is Born 
Composer: Robert Farrell 
Voicing: SATB 
Season: Christmas  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Easy
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   Using a 15th century English text, Robert Farrell has given us a new Christmas carol. There is a buoyant, British air about the tune and it is written with a simplicity that will win the hearts of every church choir.
 

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 A Carol Fantasy 
Arranger: John Alexander 
Voicing: SATB 
Season: Christmas  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Want a Christmas Concert opener or closer to dazzle your audience? John Alexander?s A CAROL FANTASY hits the mark. Never has an arrangement of In Dulci Jubilo been so exhilarating. There?s even a dash of Personent Hodie thrown in. The instrumentation for Brass, Timpani, Percussion, Harp and Organ adds power and punch. The John Alexander Singers? Choral Series is specifically for festival choirs and this entry is a splendid addition.
 

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 A Scottish Christmas Lullaby 
Composer: Kurt Knecht 
Voicing: SATB 
Season: Christmas  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   Selected for the Jo-Michael Scheibe Sacred Choral Series, this Scottish Christmas Lullaby is tender and stirring. The medieval text combined with Knecht?s modern harmonies are further decorated by a flowing piano accompaniment. There is timelessness to this carol. This piece is an excellent choice for both church and school use.
 

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 Alleluia From The Oratorio Deborah 
Composer: G.F. Handel  Arranger: Robert Sieving 
Voicing: SAATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   It is always refreshing and grounding to sing a Handel anthem. This ?Alleluia? from the oratorio ?Deborah? was first used by Handel in the Coronation Anthem No. 3, ?Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened.? Robert Sieving has arranged the piece for SAATB Choir and Organ. ?Energetic? and ?majestic? aptly describe this worthy anthem for both church and school.
 

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 Anadyomene 
Composer: Kevin A. Memley  Author/Lyricist: Sara Teasdale 
Voicing: SSAA  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   IMPRESSIONS (Reflections on Humanity by Sara Teasdale) is a set of three outstanding pieces by Kevin Memley for treble voices. The texts are favorites of many and Kevin?s treatments are exquisite masterpieces. Although the 3 selections are released separately, they are best presented as a trilogy. High school and college.
 

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 And All Thy Life 
Composer: Paul Ayres 
Voicing: 2-Part 
Season: General/Graduation  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Truly an uplifting piece of promise and hope with a stirring history, this setting by English composer Paul Ayres is suitable for graduation ceremonies, and concert occasions. Appropriate for both children?s voices or adult voices, the optional cello part is a moving addition. A chamber orchestral accompaniment is available separately, P9065.
 

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 Autumn 
Composer: Kevin A. Memley  Author/Lyricist: Thomas Hood (1799-1845) 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Kevin Memley?s artistry paints pictures with music in this setting of 19th century poet Thomas Hood?s words. High school and college choirs will be enraptured by the beauty of this selection. One can hear the rain begin to fall at the opening and the longing for summer?s song by the end. Kevin Memley is one of the newest and most popular composers to attract the attention of the ACDA community.
 

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 Be Still And Know 
Composer: Kevin A. Memley 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Taken from Psalm 40, Kevin Memley has given us a new expression of this worshipful text. The gentle flute lines ornament the flowing melody that calmly set our hearts at peace. An excellent piece for many seasons of devotion.
 

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 Bless This House 
Composer: Allan Robert Petker 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Here is a ?rebel? piece of music that combines traditional sacred music with Praise music. Beginning with the organ and a stately choir, the text from II Chronicles 7:15-16 honors when God is with us in our sacred space. A Praise band feel takes over and introduces a simple song (sung by children or Praise singers). Next thing you know the choir and organ bring in two traditional hymns (Come Thou Fount? and Joyful, Joyful?) that all fit together. God is truly in this house for all people of all musical styles.
 

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 Bolero 
Composer: Ken Berg 
Voicing: SAB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   When Ken Berg?s first Solfege Suite for 2-part voices appeared a few years ago, the response was unprecedented. Now the first set of three songs P1436 GALOP, P1437 MARCH , P1438 BOLERO has been revoiced for SAB (Middle School) choir and offers the same opportunities for learning the ?do-re-mi?s? that doubles as a concert piece.
 

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 Duermete Mi Corazon 
Arranger: Judith Herrington 
Voicing: Unison/2-Part  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Easy
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   In the tradition of her ?Songs of the World? series that has been so successful, Judy Herrington has created a marvelous arrangement of this Bolivian lullaby. Perfect for children and youth choirs, the simple choral lines can be sung in unison or 2-parts. As always, her excellent craftsmanship brings elegance and distinction to this fine multicultural song.
 

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 Es Gingen Zweene Menschen Hinauf 
Composer: Heinrich Schütz  Arranger: Peter Aston 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Heinrich Schütz is one of the greats, and revered scholar, Peter Aston, provides the information to do his music right. Providing the text in both the original German and English, Dr. Aston also includes in-depth historical notes from the original source. The music is exquisite and worthy of study and performance in high school and college, but still germane to the church choir as well.
 

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 Galop 
Composer: Ken Berg 
Voicing: SAB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   When Ken Berg?s first Solfege Suite for 2-part voices appeared a few years ago, the response was unprecedented. Now the first set of three songs P1436 GALOP, P1437 MARCH , P1438 BOLERO has been revoiced for SAB (Middle School) choir and offers the same opportunities for learning the ?do-re-mi?s? that doubles as a concert piece.
 

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 If I Were The Velvet Rose 
Composer: Kevin A. Memley  Author/Lyricist: Sara Teasdale 
Voicing: SSAA  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   IMPRESSIONS (Reflections on Humanity by Sara Teasdale) is a set of three outstanding pieces by Kevin Memley for treble voices. The texts are favorites of many and Kevin?s treatments are exquisite masterpieces. Although the 3 selections are released separately, they are best presented as a trilogy. High school and college.
 

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 Ikaw Ang Mahal Ko (You're The One I Love) 
Composer: Tagalog Traditional  Arranger: George G. Hernandez 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   George Hernandez has become the recognized expert in a cappella choral arrangements of Filipino folk music. This delightful Tagalog tune is a playful love song. The bouncy vocal accompaniment figures are simply fun to sing and the song makes a great multicultural concert piece or a brilliant encore.
 

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 Love Came Down At Christmas 
Composer: David C. Dickau  Author/Lyricist: Christina Rossetti 
Voicing: SATB 
Season: Christmas  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   Christina Rossetti wrote a wonderful text that has inspired many great composers to set her words to music. David Dickau is one of today?s most celebrated composers and he has brought new loveliness to this time-honored poem. High school, college and community choirs will enjoy the way he weaves his vocal parts so tastefully.
 

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 March 
Composer: Ken Berg 
Voicing: SAB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   When Ken Berg?s first Solfege Suite for 2-part voices appeared a few years ago, the response was unprecedented. Now the first set of three songs P1436 GALOP, P1437 MARCH , P1438 BOLERO has been revoiced for SAB (Middle School) choir and offers the same opportunities for learning the ?do-re-mi?s? that doubles as a concert piece.
 

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 Monster 
Composer: Brian Tate 
Voicing: 2-Part  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Easy
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   Brian Tate is one of Pavane?s most popular composers, usually of multicultural music. But he has surprised us with this spooky and fun children?s song. With a great message assuaging fears, he also lets his singers have fun and pull out their masks by the end of the song. If you?re ever doing a Halloween concert, even adults will want this one.
 

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 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 
Arranger: Allan Robert Petker 
Voicing: SATB 
Season: Advent  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   The beckoning text and mysterious flavor of this 12th century plainsong has made this a favorite Advent piece for centuries. It is the new harmonies Petker introduces that separate this arrangement from others. Originally a piece for string orchestra it was first published for men?s voices and has remained a favored choice for years. This new setting for SATB voices and organ is a welcomed revoicing for church and school choirs.
 

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 Pie Jesu 
Composer: Philip Serino 
Voicing: TTBB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   Selected for the Randy Stenson Male Chorus Series, Serino?s setting of the PIE JESU text for male voices is simply beautiful. Luscious harmonies and lilting melody lines cradle this time-honored text. An excellent choice for good high school and college male voice choirs.
 

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 Ship Of State 
Composer: J. Michael Dorough  Author/Lyricist: Larry W. Brown 
Voicing: TTBB 
Season: Patriotic  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Selected for the Randy Stenson Male Choral Series, this is bound to be a new patriotic favorite. With a stirring text by Larry Brown, Mike Dorough has given us a stately tune with gusto. Avoiding the usual ?cheesiness? often saddled onto patriotic songs, this one carries a proud and authentic air that will appeal to high school and college choirs.
 

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 Sister Gone 
Composer: Kevin A. Memley  Author/Lyricist: William Barnes (1801-1886) 
Voicing: SATB, divisi  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   Memley has set this thoughtful 19th century Barnes poem in a contemporary madrigal style. Pensive moments cadence on stunning chords, gentle dissonances provoke the listener?s ears, woven together in the beauty that always accompanies Kevin?s creations. Excellent for high school, college or community choirs.
 

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 Sourwood Mountain 
Arranger: Timothy Howard 
Voicing: SSA  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Dr. Timothy Howard from Cal State University Northridge has arranged this enchanting Appalachian folk song for SSA treble choir. He captures the open-string character sensationally well ? there is a Copland-esque quality to the entire setting. Destined to be a favorite for high school and college choirs everywhere.
 

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 Sunset 
Composer: Eric Saari  Author/Lyricist: Walt Whitman 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   Eric Saari from North Dakota State University has captured Walt Whitman?s text about sunset with vivid 21st century hues. Bursts of color unfold in words and sound, creating pictures in your mind. High school and college choirs will enjoy this piece from a new composer.
 

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 Suo-Gan 
Arranger: Judith Herrington & Kyle S. Haugen 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Sometimes simplicity says it best. The lovely Welsh tune ?Suo-Gan? has been arranged with intelligent reserve by veteran Judy Herrington and newcomer Kyle Haugen. Texts are provided in both English and Welsh with pronunciation guides. An excellent choice for high school choirs.
 

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 The Dream Of The Plastic Bag 
Composer: Warren Lee  Author/Lyricist: Lucinda Jacob 
Voicing: SSA 
Season: General  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   Truly one of the most creative and enjoyable pieces to come along for SSA voices in years! Warren Lee, Music Director of St. Paul's Co-educational College and Primary School, in Hong Kong, has brought Lucinda Jacob's charming story to song. The music is artistic and inviting and the added feature of balloon activity tops it off. Both classy and clever, young choirs everywhere will delight in this piece.
 

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 The Road Not Taken 
Composer: David C. Dickau  Author/Lyricist: Robert Frost 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   ?The Road Not Taken? is one of America?s favorite poems from Robert Frost, one of America?s favorite writers. Respected composer David Dickau has given a new tune to this classic text. The musical writing matches the text superbly and with the melodic and harmonic flavor which are hallmarks of Dickau?s compositional style. High school and college choirs will love this American classic. Also for TTBB, P1460.
 

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 The Road Not Taken 
Composer: David C. Dickau  Author/Lyricist: Robert Frost 
Voicing: TTBB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   ?The Road Not Taken? is one of America?s favorite poems from Robert Frost, one of America?s favorite writers. Respected composer David Dickau has given a new tune to this classic text. The musical writing matches the text superbly and with the melodic and harmonic flavor which are hallmarks of Dickau?s compositional style. High school and college choirs will love this American classic. Also for SATB, P1459.
 

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 There Will Come Soft Rains 
Composer: Kevin A. Memley  Author/Lyricist: Sara Teasdale 
Voicing: SSAA  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   IMPRESSIONS (Reflections on Humanity by Sara Teasdale) is a set of three outstanding pieces by Kevin Memley for treble voices. The texts are favorites of many and Kevin?s treatments are exquisite masterpieces. Although the 3 selections are released separately, they are best presented as a trilogy. High school and college.
 

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 Time 
Composer: D. Farrell Smith 
Voicing: 2-Part  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Easy Medium
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   This piece sounds exactly like its title: time. This wonderful children?s song tells how time marches on and you can feel it pacing steadily forward with a dynamic piano part (the 4-hand one, available separately, P9068, is even more fun). Children will enjoy singing this selection and it will be a favorite at any school concert.
 

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 When The Sun Comes After Rain 
Composer: Matthew Emery  Author/Lyricist: Robert Lewis Stevenson 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   Matthew Emery is an emerging composer who writes with a maturity beyond his age. This imaginative setting of Robert Louis Stevenson?s poem brings a freshness as real as the smells after a summer rain. A great choice for high school and college choirs.
 

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 Witness 
Composer: Spiritual  Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Medium
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   In the past few years Stacey Gibbs has become recognized as an excellent arranger of Spirituals. His settings have been performed at numerous ACDA National and Regional conventions. WITNESS is one of the most popular Spirituals and Stacey's rendition is truly spectacular. It was premiered at the ACDA National Convention in Dallas, 2013.
 

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