Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.849291 Composed by Sarah Jaysmith. A Cappella,Contemporary. Octavo. 12 pages. Sarah Jaysmith #4969183. Published by Sarah Jaysmith (A0.849291). This is a delightful setting of the text by Christina Rossetti. It is an accessible piece for intermediate choir, and will appeal to all ages. This piece was one of several pieces chosen to be Recommended by The C7 Prize for choral music. It is written in a classical style, but also has a modal quality and uses hemiolas for rhythmic interest. The text celebrates the joy of Spring, and the fact that it can be a time of personal growth. The music reflects this in a lilting theme that builds to an exuberant finale.The piece is for SATB, and the duration is c. 4 minutes. This excerpt is from a recording of the piece performed by the Sainte-Anne Singers (Quebec, Canada). Sarah Jaysmith has been composing and arranging choral music for many years. Find her at www.sarahjaysmith.com 

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1190919 By Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman. By Francesco Sartori, Frank Peterson, and Lucio Quarantotto. Arranged by John Hoesly. Opera,Pop. Octavo. 87 pages. PRS&B #790449. Published by PRS&B (A0.1190919). Time To Say Goodbye (Con te partirò)- Soprano and Tenor duet with Concert Band (with optional choir). Stirring setting for one of the most popular songs of all time.  Opera/pop crossover. In both Italian and English. An excellent way to end a concert. For Concert Band: Solo Soprano, Solo Tenor, Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 3 B-flat Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 3 B-flat Trumpets, 4 F Horns, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, String Bass, Timpani, Orchestral Bells, Percussion (Cymbal, Snare Drum, Bass Drum), Optional Choir (SATB). Intermediate level.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB divisi) - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.900166 By Sarah Labrie, Conductor - Chamber Choral Conducting Workshop, Sarteano, Italy. By Mary Ellen Haupert. Easter,Sacred,Spiritual. 5 pages. Mary Ellen Haupert #3031789. Published by Mary Ellen Haupert (A0.900166). ILLUMINE LE TENEBRE (SSAATTBB) For Jean Saladino and the Viterbo University Concert Choir TRANSLATION of TEXT: Most High, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me true faith, certain hope and perfect charity, sense and knowledge, Lord, that I may carry out your holy and true command. Amen. - St. Francis of Assisi's Prayer before the Crucifix NOTES from the composer: One year ago, I had the privilege of participating in the Leadership Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome (2011) sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Franciscan Healthcare, and Viterbo University.  I carried with me, not only the responsibility of bringing back a hint of Francis’ lived experience to my students, but the desire to compose something wholly Franciscan. The San Damiano Cross is one of the most distinctive Franciscan images we have on campus.  The gentle Jesus that hangs on this 12th-century icon will forever be linked to Francis’ dramatic step from citizen to sainthood-welcoming his earnest prayer to enlighten the darkness of his heart.  The Basilica of Santa Chiara in Assisi holds both the San Damiano Cross and the remains of his confidante, St. Clare.  It seemed a good place to start getting serious. Copying the prayer in at least six different languages, I tucked it away in my travel books, not digging it out again until the following summer (2012).  The opening phrases in the piece came easily enough (Altissimo, glorioso Dio), but I stumbled through a handful of ideas before coming up with the mantra (illumine le tenebre…).  It made sense that Francis would joyfully address God singing forte (Altissimo and Signore), while quietly chanting his humble prayers for faith, hope, charity, and knowledge. The friendship between Francis and Clare can’t be missed, not only in the intermingling of SATB voices, but in the setting of che faccia lo tuo santo e verace comadamento (that I may carry out your holy and true command).  The phrase is sung only once by the women before the final return of the illumine chant (which is repeated throughout by the men).  Maybe I chanced on weaving some of Clare’s courage with Francis’ persistence into Illumina le tenebre, all while trying to compose something wholly Franciscan?   ---Mary Ellen Haupert, October 2012.  

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1291592 Composed by Dominic McGonigal. Arranged by June Curtin (lyrics). 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary. 9 pages. C8 Music #882217. Published by C8 Music (A0.1291592). Sarah is kindness itself and it's no surprise that her best friend, June Curtin, wrote such beautiful words about the power of kindness to a stranger. The music captures the tenderness and strength of kindness with beautiful flowing lines and a fitting climax of vocal counterpoint. June Curtin is known for Snámhaí Sásta, the daily swim in Spanish Point which has given wellbeing to thousands across Ireland and the rest of the world. 3'30. More at www.dominicmcgonigal.com.

SATB chorus - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGA1434 Composed by Mary Ellen Kerrick. Arranged by Mary Ellen Kerrick. General, Easter. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. 16 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGA1434. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGA1434). UPC: 749193022450.A robust song of praise for mixed choirs from Mary Ellen Kerrick. With a lively melody and an impressive piano accompaniment, this anthem is a great selection for any festival day. Bright, full chords across the vocal parts add to the grand setting of Sarah Stock’s text: Jesus Christ is Lord!.