SATB choir (choir divisi) unaccompanied - Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8452-E Composed by Frank Ferko. Advanced/Collegiate. Secular, 21st Century, Creation/Nature. Instrument part. 20 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 7 seconds. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8452-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8452-E). English.In the summer of 2011, while I was visiting my friends Don and Sally Roberts in Santa Fe, Sally asked me if I would be interested in writing a new choral work for Don in celebration of his upcoming 75th birthday. The idea appealed to me very much, so I readily agreed to write the piece. Since Don has enjoyed a lifelong interest in the American Southwest Pueblo people and their customs, Sally provided me with several Tewa texts, in English translation, to consider for musical setting. I was particularly drawn to the imagery of Song of the Sky Loom, so that poem became the basis for the new work. The music begins with two baritone soloists singing an introductory 'call-and-response' to which the entire chorus eventually responds. The opening line of text is first presented in fragmented form, as if voices from all areas of nature gradually rise up and then merge into a unified chordal texture. As the text turns to the imagery of weaving, the musical texture, accordingly, becomes contrapuntal: individual melodic lines, sung by solo voices or small groups (the 'weft'), intertwine with each other and also with the main chorus, which provides the overall harmonic structure (the 'warp'). The following chorale section, infused with occasional chromatic inflections, represents the massive 'rainbow' in the text and brings the work to a unified conclusion. Song of the Sky Loom was first performed by the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, under the direction of Joshua Habermann, on July 19, 2016 with three subsequent performances during the following two weeks. -Frank Ferko Duration: 6:07.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.928981 Composed by Traditional Irish. Arranged by Donald A. Mills, 2019. A Cappella,Christian,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 3 pages. Donald A Mills #4804981. Published by Donald A Mills (A0.928981). For a service in which the congregation is blessed with the Blessed Sacrament. This traditional Irish hymn may also be appropriate for just about any day of the year, especially so at services before or after St. Patrick's Day. This hymn is for SATB w piano accomp. It may be performed a cappella. Written for quartet, very large quartet, or choir in church, school, or community choral groups. A pianist or organist may play the four parts along with the choir. This hymn is short and may be used as a benediction at the end of a religious service. Of course it is very useful within a choral concert performance of any sort. Just sing it softly when required, sing it sweetly, and your audiences will love it. This traditional Irish blessing is an ancient Celtic prayer. Celtic literature is famed for using images of nature and everyday life to speak of how God interacts with His people. May the road rise up to meet you is about God's blessing for your journey in life - may your walk be an easy one, with no mountains to climb or obstacles to overcome. It alludes to three images from nature - the wind, sun and rain as pictures of God's care and provision: The wind can be likened to the Spirit of God, which helps move you along on rough days. The sun's warmth in the prayer reminds us of the tender mercies of God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven. The soft falling rain speaks of God's provision and sustenance. Finally, we are reminded that we are held safe in God's loving hands as we travel on our journey through life.

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.940187 Composed by Merrill Collins. Children,Contemporary,Sacred,World. Octavo. 12 pages. Merrill Collins Chausseblanche #4632409. Published by Merrill Collins Chausseblanche (A0.940187). Full Score from the original composition, Every Man, Woman, and Child. Composed by Merrill Collins (1950-). Full Score in key of B flat.  Contemporary Classical; 21st Century; Children’s Music; Spiritual; World Music; Music Education. Published by Spiraling Music, Inc.  This collection features the full score of the original award winning composition of Every Man, Woman, and Child, which was originally composed in 1986 as a dedication to the United Nations Center for Human Rights by the brilliant female composer, Merrill Collins (1950-). This song has been performed at major civic events including the Human Rights Day (Dec 10th) at the United Nations in NYC in 1987, as well as in San Francisco over the past twenty years.The original song and chant version (which won the Global Peace Song Award in 2016),  all related curriculum, and the new 2019 EDM, Hip Hop, Yoga & Meditation, West African Highlife versions have been created as a teaching tool for both children and adults to bring awareness to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), as well as to welcome participation from educators, musicians, and all people looking for projects fo the International Peace Day (September 21st).   Music is ideal for ages 5-8, high school or college, and/or community choirs. A chorus sings the chant with hand motions, and during the musical break, each singer comes up and recites an article of the UDHR. Can be done with instrumental CD, piano accompaniment or a small orchestra. Visit www.spiralingmusic.com/peacedayt/index.htm

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.940201 Composed by Merrill Collins. Children,Contemporary,Spiritual,World. Octavo. 2 pages. Merrill Collins Chausseblanche #4632455. Published by Merrill Collins Chausseblanche (A0.940201). Assembly part from the original composition, Every Man, Woman, and Child. Composed by Merrill Collins (1950-). Assembly part in key of B flat.  Contemporary Classical; 21st Century; Children’s Music; Spiritual; World Music; Music Education. Published by Spiraling Music, Inc. This features the assembly part of the original award winning composition of Every Man, Woman, and Child, which was originally composed in 1986 as a dedication to the United Nations Center for Human Rights by the brilliant female composer, Merrill Collins (1950-). This song has been performed at major civic events including the Human Rights Day (Dec 10th) at the United Nations in NYC in 1987, as well as in San Francisco over the past twenty years. The original song and chant version (which won the Global Peace Song Award in 2016),  all related curriculum, and the new 2019 EDM, Hip Hop, Yoga & Meditation, West African Highlife versions have been created as a teaching tool for both children and adults to bring awareness to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), as well as to welcome participation from educators, musicians, and all people looking for projects fo the International Peace Day (September 21st).   Music is ideal for ages 5-8, high school or college, and/or community choirs. A chorus sings the chant with hand motions, and during the musical break, each singer comes up and recites an article of the UDHR. Can be done with instrumental CD, piano accompaniment or a small orchestra. Visit www.spiralingmusic.com/peacedayt/index.htm

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.940188 Composed by Merrill Collins. Children,Contemporary,Spiritual,World. Octavo. 10 pages. Merrill Collins Chausseblanche #4632411. Published by Merrill Collins Chausseblanche (A0.940188). Piano Vocal selection from the original composition, Every Man, Woman, and Child. Composed by Merrill Collins (1950-). Piano Vocal selection in key of B flat.  Contemporary Classical; 21st Century; Children’s Music; Spiritual; World Music; Music Education. Published by Spiraling Music, Inc. This features the full piano vocal selection (including solo voice and choir) of the original award winning composition of Every Man, Woman, and Child, which was originally composed in 1986 as a dedication to the United Nations Center for Human Rights by the brilliant female composer, Merrill Collins (1950-). This song has been performed at major civic events including the Human Rights Day (Dec 10th) at the United Nations in NYC in 1987, as well as in San Francisco over the past twenty years. The original song and chant version (which won the Global Peace Song Award in 2016),  all related curriculum, and the new 2019 EDM, Hip Hop, Yoga & Meditation, West African Highlife versions have been created as a teaching tool for both children and adults to bring awareness to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), as well as to welcome participation from educators, musicians, and all people looking for projects fo the International Peace Day (September 21st).  Music is ideal for ages 5-8, high school or college, and/or community choirs. A chorus sings the chant with hand motions, and during the musical break, each singer comes up and recites an article of the UDHR. Can be done with instrumental CD, piano accompaniment or a small orchestra. Visit www.spiralingmusic.com/peacedayt/index.htm