SSAA choir, piano or chamber orchestra (strings: 5-5-3-3-3) - Medium - Digital Download SKU: MQ.6377-E Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker. 12 pages. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #6377-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.6377-E). English.Crossing the Bar creates images of the sea, with the final voyage leading us out across the water, to see our Pilot, face to face. The musical setting endeavors to express the growth from peaceful to ecstatic moods, the tolling of the bell, the meeting of the Pilot. May there be no moaning of the bar, when I put out to see.The poetry of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) is characterized by dark, yet transcendent imagery -- the depths of the ocean, the triumph of the spirit. These poems seem well-suited to musical settings for Men's Chorus. The deep tones. The sonority of male voices (perhaps speaking for the poet) rising in song.Throughout the varied imagery of this poetry -- the depth of the sea, the dark of the night, the tumult of passion and the acceptance of death -- there speaks one, central message. Love was my lord and king..

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.790920 Composed by Chandra Grover, Felixstowe Harmonies. Pop. Octavo. 11 pages. Chandra Grover #5709771. Published by Chandra Grover (A0.790920). Across the Borders - in memory of those who lost their lives to Covid-19   Across the Borders is an original song by singers of Felixstowe Harmonies and their Musical Director, Chandra Grover. The project was inspired by the thoughts and feelings of the singers who collaborated on the lyrics while in isolation during the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020. Their Musical Director set these lyrics to music. The verses are ballad style with lyrics reflecting the feelings of loneliness, heartache and of those we knew. The chorus has a strong and uplifting message of solidarity, of friends uniting and how singing lifts the hearts across the borders of our world.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1350201 By Joy Byford. By Joy Byford. Arranged by Joy Byford. A Cappella,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period. 6 pages. Joy Byford #934986. Published by Joy Byford (A0.1350201). Using the words of Christina Rossetti's delightful poem of the same name, this is an unaccompanied choral piece for female voices (SSAA with some divisi).  It begins 'My heart is like a singing bird whose nest is in a watered shoot' and as the voices weave together, a series of beautiful imagery is presented including apple trees, rainbow shells, peacocks, silver fleur de lys, a halcyon sea, and a dais of silk and down. Towards the end it breaks out into a joyful 'Happy Birthday' waltz, before the final climax 'The Birthday of my life!.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1142073 Composed by Annie Ross and Wardell Gray. Arranged by Celeste Leitch Gates. Jazz. Octavo. 12 pages. Celeste Leitch Gates #742446. Published by Celeste Leitch Gates (A0.1142073). In addition to female chorus this could be used for female vocal quartet. It's a fun and crazy piece.

SSAA choir unaccompanied - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.7351-E Composed by Steven Sametz. Wedding. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 30 seconds. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #7351-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.7351-E). Spanish.Set to the poetry of the 16th-century Spanish Carmelite priest, San Juan de la Cruz (St. John of the Cross,) this piece (and its companion, 7350) can appear to be a secular love song. But it is actually religious allegory in which the Soul is singing to God. He is strong and magnificent as a mountain; comforting as the cool, shady woods; filled with unexpected delights like an exotic island; possesses her powerfully like a roaring river; thrills her with a touch like a breeze on the skin; fills her and satisfies her like a delicious meal; opens her eyes to the unexpected, like the dawn. As they rest together in the tranquil night, the soul delights in these feelings like being filled with glorious music that can truly be heard only in silence. In that moment, we are given a luxurious silence, surrounded by gorgeous music, in which we, too, may simply breathe, delight and rest in the presence of Love.Duration: 2:30.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1012185 Composed by Kim Maerkl. Contemporary. Octavo. 15 pages. Kim Maerkl #3631459. Published by Kim Maerkl (A0.1012185). For The Children combines a beautiful melody and powerful lyrics that will stir the hearts of listeners in this song for peace. The song is suitable for choirs of all ages. The recording has been distributed worldwide by Naxos and can be heard on many digital platforms. Produced and published by Atlantic Crossing Records: www.atlantic-crossing.comFor The Children has been selected as a finalist for the Global Peace Song Awards.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.949381 Composed by Adam Lenhart. Contemporary. Octavo. 11 pages. Adam Lenhart #5305499. Published by Adam Lenhart (A0.949381). The Message is written to evoke a feeling of love and happiness in everything one does. The speaker uses nocturnal events to represent life: although the rain (mournful times) is not here, the stars cannot be seen if one is not opening themselves to love and the beauty life offers. The speaker believes the message should be heard by all, so everyone can witness the stars and encourages others to become messengers themselves.Duration: approx. 5:02The Message was selected as a winner in the 2020 MMEA Honors Composition Contest.---------------------------Adam Lenhart (b. 2002) is a University of Michigan student of music theory, composition, voice and organ from Ottawa Lake, Michigan. As a theorist, his areas of study vary widely, including 18th century counterpoint, the early American Sacred Harp tradition and impressionism. As a composer, his music draws inspiration from nature, mathematics and poetry. In 2020 he was awarded the Michigan Music Education Association’s Young Composers of Michigan award, as well as first prize in the University of Toledo Young Composers competition. Lenhart has also participated in numerous ensembles across Michigan, including the MYAF All-State Choir, Tecumseh Pops Orchestra, University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club and the SMTD University Choir. He thoroughly enjoys collaboration with other composers, performers, poets and visual artists. Some of his recent projects include collaborations with individuals from the University of Michigan Chamber Music, History, and Poetry departments.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Digital Download SKU: A0.923387 By The Chordettes. By Beverly Ross and Julius Dixon. Arranged by Jenny Walker. Contemporary. Octavo. 9 pages. J Walker #4855157. Published by J Walker (A0.923387). This arrangement has been highly successful in performance and provides scope for an audience joining in with the 'pops'. Arranged for SSAA, the harmony is fairly simplistic.  A much covered song, Lollipop is fun to sing and well suited to a female group, as demonstrated by the Chordettes in 1958. .

SSAA choir and piano (SSAA) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.774783 By The Manhattan Transfer. By Michel Paul Fugain and Wayne Shanklin. Arranged by Sandra Milliken. Octavo. 7 pages. Sandra Milliken #6656857. Published by Sandra Milliken (A0.774783). Chanson d'Amour (sometimes referred to as The Ra-Da-Da-Da-Da Song) is a popular piece written by the American singer, songwriter and producer, Wayne Shanklin. In 1958 Shanklin had suggested the song to a California lounge circuit duo Art and Dotty Todd. They liked the song and produced a demo recording, which was later released as a single by Era Records. Then, almost 20 years later, in 1976, the vocal jazz quartet The Manhattan Transfer came across a demo on cassette and decided to record a remake of Chanson d'Amour for their Coming Out album. The track featured Janis Siegel singing lead with an Edith Piaf sound.Whilst overlooked in the United States in its single release, Manhattan Transfer's version became a hit across Europe in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Norway and Switzerland. In the English-speaking world it was a chart topper in the UK and Ireland as well as in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.The song had become Manhattan Transfer's most widespread international success.This arrangement is available in six choral versions – SA, SSA, SSAA, SSATB with piano and SSAA, SSATB a cappella

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.774784 By The Manhattan Transfer. By Michel Paul Fugain and Wayne Shanklin. Arranged by Sandra Milliken. A Cappella. Octavo. 5 pages. Sandra Milliken #6656859. Published by Sandra Milliken (A0.774784). Chanson d'Amour (sometimes referred to as The Ra-Da-Da-Da-Da Song) is a popular piece written by the American singer, songwriter and producer, Wayne Shanklin. In 1958 Shanklin had suggested the song to a California lounge circuit duo Art and Dotty Todd. They liked the song and produced a demo recording, which was later released as a single by Era Records. Then, almost 20 years later, in 1976, the vocal jazz quartet The Manhattan Transfer came across a demo on cassette and decided to record a remake of Chanson d'Amour for their Coming Out album. The track featured Janis Siegel singing lead with an Edith Piaf sound.Whilst overlooked in the United States in its single release, Manhattan Transfer's version became a hit across Europe in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Norway and Switzerland. In the English-speaking world it was a chart topper in the UK and Ireland as well as in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.The song had become Manhattan Transfer's most widespread international success.This arrangement is available in six choral versions – SA, SSA, SSAA, SSATB with piano and SSAA, SSATB a cappella

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1303753 Composed by Con Conrad. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. 20th Century,A Cappella,Barbershop,Pop. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #893310. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1303753). This light hearted piece is arranged for a Female Barbershop Chorus with a Male Director as soloist. It might also work for a Male Chorus with a Female Director as soloist, perhaps in another key. Some  simple staging and the use of props (bouquet, veil) can add to its entertainment value. In any case, keep it light,  and have fun, but remember, quality singing comes first. Keep it beautiful throughout the piece.Learning tracks are available at no cost from the arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.856262 Composed by Jeanine Tesori. Arranged by Liz Garnett. Contemporary. Octavo. 6 pages. Liz Garnett #6499275. Published by Liz Garnett (A0.856262). From the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, this is a pastiche of a 1920s showtune, almost perfectly engineered to serve as a barbershop contest up-tune. It features a harmonically-rich, conversationally-paced introduction, before launching into a catchy tune, sparkling with cross-rhythms and internal rhymes. The vocal ranges are all readily accessible, with the main challenges coming coming in some syncopated passages that will want a light and accurate touch.N.B. This arrangement is notated in treble and bass alta (i.e. sung an octave higher than written) clefs.Vocal Ranges:Tenor: F#4 - E5

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1239993 By Frank Sinatra. By Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Christmas,Pop. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #835356. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1239993). Lyricist Sammy Cahn recalls, One day during a very hot spell in Los Angeles the phone rang and it was comoser Jule Styne to say, 'Frank wants a Christmas song.' Cahn resisted. Jule, we're not going to write any Christmas song. After Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas'? The idea's just ridiculous. Styne was emphatic, however. 'Frank wants a Christmas song.'  So they sat down and wrote one for the B-side of Sinatra's White Christmas. Ever since, (1954), The Christmas Waltz has been covered dozens of times over the years by a wide variety of artists, too numerous to include here, and has become a Holiday Standard.Learning tracks are available at no cost from the arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.

Choral Choir,Choral (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1240953 By Frank Sinatra. By Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Christmas,Holiday,Pop. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #836347. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1240953). Lyricist Sammy Cahn recalls, One day during a very hot spell in Los Angeles the phone rang and it was comoser Jule Styne to say, 'Frank wants a Christmas song.' Cahn resisted. Jule, we're not going to write any Christmas song. After Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas'? The idea's just ridiculous. Styne was emphatic, however. 'Frank wants a Christmas song.'  So they sat down and wrote one for the B-side of Sinatra's White Christmas. Ever since, (1954), The Christmas Waltz has been covered dozens of times over the years by a wide variety of artists, too numerous to include here, and has become a Holiday Standard. Also available for SSAA Barbershop Quartet.Learning tracks available. Contact the arranger at AAR@PRODIGY.NET.

Voice (SSAA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1240956 By Frank Sinatra. By Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Anastasio Rossi. A Cappella,Barbershop,Christmas,Holiday,Pop. Barbershop Quartet. 4 pages. Anastasio Rossi #836353. Published by Anastasio Rossi (A0.1240956). Lyricist Sammy Cahn recalls, One day during a very hot spell in Los Angeles the phone rang and it was comoser Jule Styne to say, 'Frank wants a Christmas song.' Cahn resisted. Jule, we're not going to write any Christmas song. After Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas'? The idea's just ridiculous. Styne was emphatic, however. 'Frank wants a Christmas song.'  So they sat down and wrote one for the B-side of Sinatra's White Christmas. Ever since, (1954), The Christmas Waltz has been covered dozens of times over the years by a wide variety of artists, too numerous to include here, and has become a Holiday Standard. Also availble for SSAA Chorus.Learning tracks are available at no cost from the arranger: AAR@prodigy.net.