Choral Choir (SA) - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.727198

Composed by Carol Troutman Wiggins. Children,Holiday,Instructional,March,Patriotic. Octavo. 11 pages. Carol Troutman Wiggins #3060667. Published by Carol Troutman Wiggins (A0.727198).

Homeward, March!
Unison/2-Part Mixed Chorus (w/Optional Flute, Recorder, or Kazoo)

A song of recognition to the soldiers who fight for our freedom and who are fortunate enough to return home from the battle.

This original composition also includes the first verse from When Johnny Comes Marching Home, which is a well-known song American Civil War song that told of people's desire for the return of their friends and family members who were fighting in the war. Lyrics accredited to Patrick Gilmore & tune to Louis Lambert, 1863.

Excellent for upper elementary/middle school singers
Great opportunity to work on lower vocal register of younger students
Mostly unison with easy harmony
Staccatos & accents
Full, rich chordal accompaniment
Add flute, recorder, or kazoos to represent the fifes
Add a military-style drum cadence throughout the piece for authenticity
Action cues included in score
A few spoken word measures
Chord included for additional instruments, if desired

Piano Accompaniment Rehearsal Track available on this site.

Choral Choir (SA) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1027798

Composed by Jeremy Van Buskirk. Contemporary. Octavo. 22 pages. World Projects Corporation #2989147. Published by World Projects Corporation (A0.1027798).

The text for Closer to Home is taken from a hymn written by Norbert Čapek (1870-1942.) Čapek was born in Bohemia and later became the founder of the Unitarian Church in the Czech Republic. Čapek joined the Unitarian Church while living in the U.S. escaping unwanted government pressure over his political and religious views. He also worked to gain U.S. support for a free state of Czechoslovakia. After World War I, he returned to Prague and it’s at this time he founded his church. During World War II, Čapek was accused of treason and sent to the Dachau concentration camp. He was put to death in 1942.

The lyrics describe a traveler eager to the return home after a long journey. The journey is full of wonder and as it nears its end the anticipation grows. During the last stanza, ÄŒapek reveals the story traces the traveler's journey through life and we
realize how far the they have come.

Choral Choir,Choral (2-Part) - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1396144

By Hilton Kean Jones. By Hilton Kean Jones. Arranged by Hilton Kean Jones. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. 7 pages. Hilton Kean Jones #979526. Published by Hilton Kean Jones (A0.1396144).

(this is instrumental recording in lieu of choral recording)
text © by Hilton Kean Jones
     As the sheep wandered lost midst the cold and the dark, it did hear its shepherd's voice and know that love was near. Peace and closeness and safety as it felt the embrace and was lifted and carried to a home free of fear.
     And the coin once lost that is valued and prized by the woman who sweeps her home, has been found and shown to the neighbors in joy as she holds her lamp up high.
     And the child returned from a life of despair now is feted and welcomed home, for the acts that matter are not our mistakes but our taking the gift that's giv'n, that we not push away God's love.

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.779700

Composed by Kim Kirkman and Patricia Roche. Multicultural,Pop,World. Octavo. 8 pages. Kim Kirkman #6795731. Published by Kim Kirkman (A0.779700).

Just to live is a song written from the perspective of a refugee.
It has a timely and moving message about heart-break and the plight of people forced to leave their homeland.
The final verse has a descant.

Lyrics are:

From the hatred in our homeland,

Through the terrors of land and sea,

We fled from certain death,

Seeking peace and harmony.

 

We come seeking life, with only what we wear.

Does no-one see our plight? Will no-one hear our prayer?

 

All we want is to live in freedom;

All we want is to live in peace;

All we want is to live.

Only live. Just to live.

 

The light of hope is fading,

dimmed by dark despair.

We could see the gates of paradise.

We were almost there.

 

We come seeking life, with only what we wear.

Does no-one see our plight? Will no-one hear our prayer?

 

All we want is to live in freedom;

All we want is to live in peace;

All we want is to live.

Only live. Just to live.

 

Heart broken and exhausted,

we grieve for the lost:

Our loved ones tortured, killed;

Survival has a terrible cost.

 

All we want is to live in freedom;

All we want is to live in peace;

All we want is to live.

Only live. Just to live.

 

All we want is to live in freedom;

All we want is to live in peace;

All we want is to live.

Only live. Just to live.

Let us live.

Choral Choir (SA) - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.985951

Composed by Jeffrey Kaufman. 20th Century,Contemporary. Octavo. 4 pages. KEM Enterprises, Inc. #3003203. Published by KEM Enterprises, Inc. (A0.985951).

YOUNG AND OLD is a 2 part choir work for Young Voices or 2 part women's choir. The lyrics tell the universal story of first being young and carefree and in time, becoming old with elements of sadness.

When all the world is young lad and all the trees are green, and ev'ry goose a swan lad and ev'ry lass a queen, then hey for boot and horse lad and round the world a way, young blood must have its course lad and ev'ry dog his day. When all the world is old lad and all the trees are brown, and all the sport is stale lad and all the wheels run down, Creep home and take your place there, the spent and maimed among. God grant you find one face there you loved when all was young. .

2-part choir, Piano - Digital Download

SKU: LX.15-3707H

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Patriotic. Octavo. 16 pages. Heritage Music Press #e15/3707H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LX.15-3707H).

ISBN 9780787768409.

This spectacular salute to America by Doug Wagner is a dynamic affirmation of patriotic fervor. A medley of ten patriotic tunes, it is a perfect closer for concerts during the year or for any patriotic occasion. Tunes include “America,� “Yankee Doodle,� “The Battle Cry of Freedom,� “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,� “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,� “You’re a Grand Old Flag,� “Lift Every Voice and Sing,� “America, the Beautiful,� “The Stars and Stripes Forever,� and “The Star Spangled Banner.� Add even more excitement with the optional orchestrated track. Also available in SATB and three-part mixed.

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.903534

By Peter Paul and Mary. By Traditional. Arranged by Kim Kirkman. Folk,Traditional. Octavo. 6 pages. Kim Kirkman #509660. Published by Kim Kirkman (A0.903534).

Stewball was a racehorse - really wonderful folk song This arrangement has harmony, key change and a canonic section. Works really well Lyrics: Oh Stewball was a racehorse, and I wish he were mine. He never drank water, he always drank wine. His bridle was silver, his main it was gold. And the worth of his saddle has never been told. Oh the fairgrounds were crowded, and Stewball was there But the betting was heavy on the bay and the mare. And a-way up yonder, ahead of them all, Came a-prancin' and a-dancin' my noble Stewball. I bet on the grey mare, I bet on the bay If I'd have bet on ol' Stewball, I'd be a free man today. Oh the hoot owl, she hollers, and the turtle dove moans. I'm a poor boy in trouble, I'm a long way from home. Oh Stewball was a racehorse, and I wish he were mine. He never drank water, he always drank wine.