All-Time Best Sellers Pavane Publishing's Top Twenty All-Time Best Sellers
1. GALOP (from Solfege Suite #1) - Ken Berg
Can learning Solfege really be fun? Is it possible to sing a song on Solfege in a concert? Ken Berg answered those questions in a big way when he wrote, "Galop." Singers learn about musical names, intervals and Solfege, while singing programmable music. This song is a concert-pleaser for sure, and the learning of Solfege is undeniable.
Available in these voicings:
*Unison/2-Part - Pavane Catalog # P1307 - Hal Leonard # 8301802
*SAB - Pavane Catalog # P1436 - Hal Leonard # 117136
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # P1536 - Hal Leonard # 159344
2. HOLD ME, ROCK ME - Traditional spiritual, arr. by Brian Tate
Inspired by traditional spirituals, Brian Tate cleverly created a text and tune that sounds timeless. The yearning for belonging is quickly evident and rocks gently to a satisfying finish. The words are reassuring and positive, and the tune simply rolls as easy as a gentle wave.
Available in these voicings:
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # P1244 - Hal Leonard # 8301711
*SSAA - Pavane Catalog # P1320 - Hal Leonard # 8301825
*SAB - Pavane Catalog # P1500 - Hal Leonard # 145660
3. AFRICAN PROCESSIONAL - David V. Montoya, ed. by Ron Kean
Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural Series, this piece utilizes sounds from African songs. With a myriad of percussion instruments, the rhythm is set. A joyful chorus emerges with an occasional solo interjection. This song of welcome provides a plethora of creative staging ideas. The vocal lines are repeated so frequently that they are easily learned, which will make an impressive statement in performance.
Available in these voicings:
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # P1197 - Hal Leonard # 8301618
*TTBB - Pavane Catalog # P1232 - Hal Leonard # 8301854
*SSA - Pavane Catalog # P1353 - Hal Leonard # 8301854
4. KAKI LAMBE - Traditional Senegal, arr. by Brian Tate
This African multicultural song contains easy ostinato patterns that are simple to learn but sound wonderfully complex when all put together. A joyful song to the "Protector of the Harvest" for voices and percussion, the intricate lines and rhythms are captivating but are also much easier to learn than they sound, making this piece a choir and audience favorite.
Available in these voicings:
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # P1249 - Hal Leonard # 8301722
*SSAA - Pavane Catalog # P1321 - Hal Leonard # 8301842
5. FUM, FUM, FUM - Spanish Dance Carol, arr. by Judith Herrington and Sara Glick
This popular Spanish carol is masterfully arranged and great fun to sing, and a real crowd-pleaser. Appropriate for middle school, high school and worship services.
Available in these voicings:
*2-Part - Pavane Catalog # P1170 - Hal Leonard # 8301561
*SAB - Pavane Catalog # P1226 - Hal Leonard # 8301733
6. THULA KLIZEO - Joseph Shabalala, arr. by Leanne Macdonnell
Joseph Shabalala, best known for his work with Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Paul Simon, gives us a taste of Africa that is real and soulful. This delightful multicultural piece incorporates body percussion and some very fun words to say. Great for concerts and festival events.
Available in these voicings:
*2-Part - Pavane Catalog # P1433 - Hal Leonard # 117267
*SAB - Pavane Catalog # P1553 - Hal Leonard # 159363
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # P1622 - Hal Leonard # 268952
7. O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM - Kevin A. Memley
The "O Magnum Mysterium" text has been given a gorgeous new setting. Rich, lush chords and delicate motifs will make this a favorite for singers to come. Selected for the Jonathan Talberg Choral Series, it was premiered at an ACDA Western Division convention to much acclaim.
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # P1395 - Hal Leonard # 8301895
8. ROSAS PANDAN - Visayan Folk Song, arr. by George G. Hernandez
This Filipino (or Visayan) folk song is a message of joy and love. George Hernandez, conductor of the Saringhimig Singers from San Francisco has captures the native flavor in this rousing arrangement. Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural Series, high school and college choirs will love it.
Available in these voicings:
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # P1286 - Hal Leonard # 8301766
*SSAA - Pavane Catalog # P1524 - Hal Leonard # 145671
9. AUTUMN GIVES HER HAND TO WINTER - Keith Loftis
This choral piece describes autumn in a wonderful way, celebration the ageless metamorphosis from fall into winter. The flowing music is captivating and lovely. A favorite concert selection for fall concerts, the text and tune capture the turning of the leaves in song.
Available voicings:
*2-Part - Pavane Catalog # P1281 - Hal Leonard # 8301762
*SAB - Pavane Catalog # P1492 - Hal Leonard # 145648
*SSAA - Pavane Catalog # P1596 - Hal Leonard # 268924
10. O NATA LUX - Guy Forbes
Dr. Forbes, professor at Millikin University, demonstrates his fine understanding of the choral art form with the elegant choral writing in this piece. This setting of "O Nata Lux" has already been selected for performance at numerous ACDA venues. A festival favorite the world over, performance notes are included in the publication.
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # P1333 - Hal Leonard # 8301844
11. CANTO DE PILON - Venezuelan Folk Song, arr.by Cristian Grases
This multicultural piece hails from Venezuela, homeland to USC choral director, Dr. Cristian Grases. It is a "working song" about women grinding corn, capturing the flavor of the people. Including eurhythmic motions and percussive sounds, the music celebrates the joyful nature and active life of these people. This piece works well for elementary singers to adult treble choirs.
*2-Part Treble - Pavane Catalog # 1403 - Hal Leonard # 830912
12. MARCH (from Solfege Suite #1) - Ken Berg
The first "Solfege Suite" consists of three pieces of contrasting styles: "Bolero," "Galop" and "March." The names give away the character of each piece, but the truly fabulous part is that the text is all Solfege. Singers learn about musical character, intervals and Solfege, while singing programmable music. Written for the 2006 Alabama ACDA "Young Voices Boy Choir," directors were begging for the music's release since its premiere. Bravo to composer/teacher Ken Berg!
Available in these voicings:
*Unison/2-Part - Pavane Catalog # P1305 - Hal Leonard # 8301800
*SAB - Pavane Catalog # P1437 - Hal Leonard # 117134
13. CONNECTED - Brian Tate
Brian Tate wants to help bring us all together and uses his imaginative music and community-building texts to make it happen. Carrying the positive message that we are all "connected" and need to take care of one another is just the beginning of why this is a great piece. It has a style all it's own: rhythmic, a cappella with simple but engaging counterpoint, a culminating chorus and a winning ending.
Available in these voicings:
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # JR1115 - Hal Leonard # 159337
*SSAA - Pavane Catalog # JR1117 - Hal Leonard # 225662
*SAB - Pavane Catalog # JR1123 - Hal Leonard # 291931
*TTBB - Pavane Catalog # JR1132 - Hal Leonard # 346813
14. SHADY GROVE - Southern Appalachian Folk Song, arr. by Shirley W. McRae
It will be hard to keep your feet still when this number starts. In addition to the dancing accompaniment, the use of ad lib spoons makes it even more fun. Commissioned by a children's choir and arranged by veteran writer, Shirley McRae, this piece is a winner.
*3-Part - Pavane Catalog # P1227 - Hal Leonard # 8301684
15. COLD AND FUGUE SEASON - J.S. Bach, arr. by Ellen Foncannon
When the 2-Part version was first released, it became an immediate best-seller. Educator Ellen Foncannon cleverly combines a well-known classical piece (Bach's "Fugue in G minor") with a new story and song. All choirs will enjoy performing this delightful piece.
Available in these voicings:
*2-Part Treble - Pavane Catalog # JR0015 - Hal Leonard # 8301350
*3-Part - Pavane Catalog # JR0026 - Hal Leonard # 8301360
*SATB, accompanied - Pavane Catalog # JR0027 - Hal Leonard # 8301361
*SSAA - Pavane Catalog # JR0050 - Hal Leonard # 8301509
*TTBB - Pavae Catalog # JR0051 - Hal Leonard # 8301510
*2-Part Mixed - Pavane Catalog # JR0074 - Hal Leonard # 8301620
*SATB, a cappella - Pavane Catalog # JR0075 - Hal Leonard # 8301668
16. BOLERO (from Solfege Suite #1) - Ken Berg
The first "Solfege Suite" consists of three pieces of contrasting styles: "Bolero," "Galop" and "March." The names give away the character of each piece, but the truly fabulous part is that the text is all Solfege. Singers learn about musical character, intervals and Solfege, while singing programmable music. Written for the 2006 Alabama ACDA "Young Voices Boy Choir," directors were begging for the music's release since its premiere. Bravo to composer/teacher Ken Berg!
Available in these voicings:
*Unison/2-Part - Pavane Catalog # P1306 - Hal Leonard # 8301801
*SAB - Pavane Catalog # P1438 - Hal Leonard # 11713517. ROLL, JORDAN, ROLL - Traditional spiritual, arr. by Brian Tate
What a great rocking spiritual - and Canadian Brian Tate makes it fun to sing! Maintaining a fast pace and lots of "blue" notes, he even includes a repeated ostinato section that adds parts and builds to the final ending. This is a festival favorite and a barn-burner for schools and churches.
Available in these voicings:
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # P1231 - Hal Leonard # 8301687
*SSAA - Pavane Catalog # P1331 - Hal Leonard # 8301845
18. AVE MARIA - Kevin A. Memley
This is a beautiful piece in melody and form, but what stands out even more is how composer Kevin Memley has used the voice to orchestrate the piece. Programmatic effects are tastefully incorporated into the musical structure of the composition. We are pleased that Jonathan Talberg has selected this piece for his series. For High School, College and Community Chorus.
*SSAATTBB - Pavane Catalog # P1354 - Hal Leonard # 8301855
19. DUERMETE MI CORAZON - Bolivian Lullaby, arr. by Judith Herrington
In the tradition of her "Songs of the World" series that has been so successful, Judith Herrington has created a marvelous arrangement of this Bolivian lullaby. As always, her excellent craftsmanship brings elegance and distinction to this fine multicultural song.
Available in these voicings:
*Unison/2-Part - Pavane Catalog # P1442 - Hal Leonard # 117146
*SAB - Pavane Catalog # P1498 - Hal Leonard # 145653
20. THE BATTLE OF JERICHO - David C. Dickau
Creative writing for the accompaniment and the choir makes this familiar Sunday School song a winner. Dr. Dickau wrote this arrangement for one of the festivals he is so often requested to conduct. Jazzy and interesting accompaniment moves this Sunday School favorite into a performance classic.
Available in these voicings:
*SAB - Pavane Catalog # P1112 - Hal Leonard # 8300211
*SATB - Pavane Catalog # P1123 - Hal Leonard # 8301500
*2-Part - Pavane Catalog # P1124 - Hal Leonard # 8301501
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