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Two of the most popular folk tunes from Northeast Brazil are combined in this joyful arrangement, which has been performed often at festivals since its publication in 1999.

Muie Rendera

SATB Octavo

The driving accompaniment, rhythmic and rich choral writing, and textures combine with an inspirational text by William Ernest Henley of overcoming all obstacles. "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."

Invictus

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This spiritual setting is a popular choice with festival choirs, as are many of the outstanding arrangements by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory.

Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down

SSATB Octavo

"All we are we have found in song" is the first line of this stunningly beautiful poem by Euan Tait, set to music by Norwegian composer Kim Andre Arnesen.  This romantic notion is woven throughout the piece, which is accompanied by piano. Flight Song was written as the composer's gift to Dr. Anton Armstrong and the St. Olaf Choir. Give your choir the opportunity to share this meaningful song. Now available for treble and tenor-bass choirs!

Flight Song

Captivate your choir and your audience with this extraordinary gospel original that has become a popular addition to concerts and festivals nationwide. Masterfully written with all the right ingredients, this is not an imitation, but high-energy gospel at its finest! Electrifying!

Praise His Holy Name

A very rhythmic work, with rapid articulations, this is an exciting showcase for a cappella choirs. Written by a well-known Brazilian composer, it has a distinctive Latin American feeling that will really light a fire under your singers!

Salmo 150

From celebrated Indian composer A.R. Rahman, who has composed over 100 film scores in the past 15 years including the Academy Award-winning song Jai Ho, comes a piece written for the Tamil film "Sivaji." Tamil is one of the native languages of India dating back thousands of years. The text of this piece is a tongue-twister relating the composer's memories of his homeland in increasingly faster syllabic patterns. Exciting!

Balleilakka

This exciting work is freely based on three melodies sung by the Kraho tribe – a group of indigenous Brazilians living in the forests of northern Brazil. Percussive rhythms and vocal layers are enhanced with live percussion instruments and effective handclaps to bring unique musical colors to your concert hall. A popular choice for festivals and all-state choirs.

Tres Cantos Nativos

One of the Trois chansons folkloriques which also includes Un Canadien errant and Les raftsmen, this Quebecois folk song was originally known in France as Mon pere a fait batir maison. The quickly moving French text and pure bell-like tone quality along with the virtuosic piano accompaniment make this a real showpiece for choirs. The piano accompaniment is available separately and does not appear in the choral octavos. A separate conductor's full score is also available that includes the choral parts, piano accompaniment, and the optional percussion part.

J'entends le Moulin

It is impossible not to be inspired by this soul-stirring gospel original. The accompaniment is rock solid, and the choral parts are incredibly gutsy, with dramatic dynamic swells and accents that will shake the rafters! "Magnify the Lord with me and exalt His name together...Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord!"

Let Everything That Hath Breath

Editors Choice Year

An original melody hailing from the traditional Acadian and Quebecois practice of turlutte (mouth reel or mouth music), this sparkling a cappella work imitates an instrumental reel or jig with voices only. Body percussion, traditional percussion, or a mix of the two are a fun addition (tutorial video is available).

Turlutte acadienne montrealaise

SAB Octavo divisi

If you have the choir and accompanist to handle this, you must give it a serious look because it is just phenomenal! In its original form, the song stems from the Delta Blues tradition, and was recorded by Blind Willie Johnson and Son House during the 1920s and 1930s. "O tell me who is that writin'? John the Revelator...O tell me what is he writin'? 'bout the Revelation...writin' in the book of seven seals..." With vocal glissandi, claps, stomps and stunning dynamics, this is intense, and well worth the work you put into it!

John the Revelator

SSAATTBB Octavo

This Pakpaknese folk song from North Sumatra, Indonesia is commonly performed at wedding celebrations, opening ceremonies, and cultural events in the region, often accompanied by traditional dancing. By incorporating percussive effects such as foot stomping, clapping, and snapping, and utilizing extreme vocal ranges through glissandi, the arranger has re-created the energetic, fun, and lighthearted atmosphere inherent in the song. Translation and pronunciation guide included.

Cikala le Pong Pong

SATB Octavo divisi, or SSAATTBB

Opening phrases of the traditional spiritual This Little Light of Mine launch this exciting work into Keith Hampton's original words and music, which feature a sixteen-measure soprano solo sung to lines from tenth-century poet Grigor Narekatzi's Book of Mournful Chants: "Don't let the light that You've given me die, And don't desert my mind. But let the one who serves You Praise You again and again." The repeated responses "He lives in us as True Light" and "God gave the world True Light" give solid impact to every phrase. School and church choirs will revel in the spiritual depth and driving rhythmic feel of this extraordinarily soulful choral!

True Light

This Canadian folk song from Quebec is arranged for voices, piano, and optional percussion. Light, spirited, and full of fun, it's a popular choice for festivals, adjudications, concerts, and contest appearances for more capable choirs.

Ah! Si Mon Moine Voulait Danser

Appearing in the soundtrack of the 2007 film "Guru," this crowd-pleasing concert work is an Indian take on how beautiful it can be to sing in the rain. Layered vocal lines ebb and flow in repeated patterns on the Hindi text, building into dramatic harmonic textures that shimmer with frenetic energy. When adding percussion, use a beaded gourd shaker, rasp, or tambourine for the upper line and one or more djembes or floor toms for the lower line.

Barso Re

If you have a very talented choir looking for a challenge, this is an absolutely must-do spiritual! The use of the many variants of the text allows the music to maximize the use of gospel-style modulations and to give the singers significant one-line reminders of some of the biblical stories the African-American musical tradition is based on.

Go Where I Send Thee!

Ethan Sperry's exciting arrangement of the 2008 Oscar-winning song from "Slumdog Millionaire" has attracted a lot of attention on the festival circuit, and for good reason! The song's global rhythms and combined Hindi and English text give it multicultural appeal above and beyond its familiarity from the movie score.

Jai Ho

In its juxtaposition of a European chant melody and a song from South Africa, this work is a deeply moving celebration of diversity. Combine your choral forces from children to adults on this choral tapestry that centers on Of the Father's Love Begotten and Thula Sizwe (Nation, Do Not Cry) for an unforgettable musical offering in your December concert.

Hope for Resolution

With the traditional Latin lyrics "Gloria in excelsis Deo," this setting is anything but traditional. Including some chant as well as stomping and clapping throughout, this almost has the feel of a Maori haka, and the music embodies the joy of its lyrics.

Gloria

SATB Octavo divisi

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