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Choral Music
Langston Dreams – Vocal Solo
Low Voice
Langston Dreams – Vocal Solo
High Voice
Langston Dreams – Vocal Solo
The words of Langston Hughes resound more today than ever for justice, truth and freedom. Rosephanye Powell has selected 4 poems by Mr. Hughes and set them to music: 1. I Dream A World, 2. To Sit And Dream, and 3. Hold Fast To Dreams. These are contemporary art songs that should be a part of every vocal student’s study and performance repertoire. Available in high JG0745 and low JG0746 voice.
If You’re In The Dark – SATB
From Jeffrey Benson’s new Choral Series, Voices Without Borders, this unique and encouraging number approaches those who are in need of a lift.
When I Rise Up – SATB
A dramatic, encouraging and uplifting text provides an inspirational message in this magnificent new choral piece. Perfect for high school and college concerts.
Star Light – SATB
Uniquely wonderful in youthfulness and hope, “Star Light” creates a place for singers to step forward to state their wish which carries the piece into more than a song – an experience.
Good News – TTBB
Rosephanye Powell’s beloved spiritual has been re-voiced with a new choral version by husband William Powell for TTBB voices!
Love Will Find A Way
Destined to be a hit, this piece is a concert closer with attitude! Excellent energy, colorful blue notes, and rocking rhythms are what makes this song so good.
Love Will Find A Way – SATB
Love Will Find A Way – Instrumental Parts and Score
The Silver Swan – SATB divisi
Gibbons clever poem shares when a swan’s voice is heard and compares it to the state of human character. Burchard not only maintains the poem but a renaissance motet style colored in 21st century harmonies.
Cum Sancto Spiritu Movement from missa Abreviada – SATB, Divisi
A spirited setting of the traditional Latin ”Cum Sancto Spirit” that would bring joy to any concert or service of worship.
Tell Your Story, Child – SATB
This unique number from Jeffrey Benson’s new choral series, Voices Without Borders, encourages each person to embrace and tell their story for college and concert choirs.
Cum Laude Ego Canto – SATB divisi
A song of praise written in a dignified style that has become a trademark of Richard Burchard’s compositions. This is another stunning contemporary madrigal that integrates ancient sounds with a newness that is mesmerizing.
Someone to Watch Over Me – SATB
Someone To Watch Over Me – Instrumental Parts and Score
Make We Joy – SATB divisi
A modern day Renaissance motet, joyful and exuberant, this is a delightful Christmas selection for advanced high school and college choirs.
The Beauty of Life – SSA
A song that sings about the joy of being alive with delightful words carried by a tune that is bubbling with energy and gratefulness. A fun middle section allows for children to add some extra entertainment to this full of life melody.
The Cloud – SATB
While traveling, Tim Sharp heard the sensitive and most satisfying harmonic treatment of this piece from a young composer, Toh Xin Long, and considered it deserving of greater recognition. The composer is committed to melody in a way that is a refreshing return to what seems right.
And the Stars Singing – SATB
Robust and yet reverent, this poem admires nature, from each blade of grass to the stars that sing to us. Melodic line and harmonic changes masterfully intertwine the words and music.
Ai Dievini – SATB
Ai Dievini translates as ”Oh, God, the Sun is High.” The narrative of this piece contemplates death, which metaphorically is seen as the setting of the sun. Musically, this piece is a calm, meditative and almost mystical.
Voyage Prayer – SATB Divisi
In this tune from Kira Zeeman Rugen, “Ave Maria” text is used as a prayer for all in our life’s voyage. Reminiscent of an Irish folk song, this is an appealing concert selection for advanced high school, college and community choirs.
Softly The Night Is Sleeping
Rosephanye Powell’s colorful unfolding of the Christmas story in this song is grand and joyous. As the title suggests, this piece begins softly and in due course changes direction to build a glorious and powerful finale.
Softly The Night Is Sleeping – SATB
Softly The Night Is Sleeping – FS/Parts Percussion Ensemble
Sing All Along The Way – SATB
Brandon Waddles use of elements from soulful jazz harmonies and syncopated rhythms will make your choir want to “sing all along the way.”
You Are Loved – TTBB
“You Are Loved” is an a Cappella composed by Gary Packwood which is medium in difficulty and traditional in style.
El Fiel Enamorado – SATB divisi
You will not be able to resist moving when singing this joyful Cuban love song. This choral arrangement is super fun to perform!
De Profundis – SATB, Divisi
A call to God to hear our prayers and be merciful. The rhythmic playfulness is captivating and distinctively original. A superb choice for college concerts and professional choirs.
Sign Me Up – SATB
“Sign Me Up” is a concert Gospel choral adaptation with a intense piano accompaniment that will bring spirited variety to your concert programming.
Better – SATB
Full of energy with a start to finish modern gospel feel, the message in this new choral piece is obvious from the title – it will all get better.
