By Christopher Aspaas. TTBB. Concert. Choral. 5 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music

SATB chorus divisi a cappella - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-50-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 12 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-50-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-50-E). English.Samuel Longfellow's words from 1864 dramatically depict the bitterness of a Minnesota winter, “...all the earth lies dead and drear.� “And yet, God's love is not withdrawn� is Longfellow's faithful response to the winters in our lives. This a cappella setting for SATB choir uses changes of mode and dynamic to contrast the stark cold of the season with the warmth of “summer's joyous rays.� Composed in memory of Barbara Aspaas (1941-2014).

TTBB choir, a cappella - Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-06-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. Lent. 8 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-06-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-06-E). English.This dramatic story of King David and his son Absalom from early American composer, William Billings, is a powerful depiction of love and grief. Open harmonies create a magnificent opportunity to teach listening for intonation within sonorities and this simple setting provides ample chance to explore dramatic and expressive singing.

Choral Choir,Choral,Voice (SATB Divisi) - Digital Download SKU: HX.1260893 Composed by Christopher Aspaas. This edition: scorch. Sacred. Octavo. 11 pages. Fred Bock Music Company #0. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HX.1260893).

SATB choir and Piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-18-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 12 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-18-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-18-E). English.A gospel-style piano accompaniment supports this familiar and charming melody. Inner verse solos set to the tune, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and the text of Amazing Grace share ideas of hope and inner-strength in this powerful and fun SATB arrangement. The SAB adaptation maintains all the strength and energy found in the original arrangement, but simplifies the complex harmonies into more accessible lines. Modified for a Youth Choir festival in St. Paul, Minnesota, this version works for everyone!

TTBB choir, soloists, and piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-19-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 12 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-19-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-19-E). English.A gospel-style piano accompaniment supports this familiar and beloved Gospel song. Inner verse solos set to the tune, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and the text of Amazing Grace shares ideas of hope and inner-strength in this powerful arrangement. This adaptation was made for the Montana Men's Vocal Festival held at Montana State University.

SATB choir a cappella and percussion - Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-32-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. Advent, Christ the King. 8 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-32-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-32-E). English.An exciting piece with driving rhythms, a call-and-response inner section and exciting ending. This Nigerian folksong has proven to be a favorite for choirs of all ages. This arrangement for mixed choirs was created for the St. Olaf College Summer Music Camp Choir.

SATB chorus divisi and piano - Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-17-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 20 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-17-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-17-E). English.This setting attempts to capture the many moods of the text by Mechtild of Magdeburg (translated by Jane Hirschfield): frustration, wistfulness, urgency, and ecstasy. A disjunct opening fanfare intermingled with solos develops into a more lyric section with stumbling rhythms in the accompaniment. A restatement of the opening text, I cannot dance, O Lord, unless you lead me, is pressing and rhythmic followed by a flowing and melodic realization of whirling into love..

TTBB chorus divisi a cappella - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-36-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. Advent. 12 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-36-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-36-E). English.A beloved text and hymn, this rousing a cappella setting captures the excitement and a anticipation of the Advent season. A middle section for your high tenors, soloist or small group tells the words, “fling wide your gates, o Zion,� and “sing in gladness!� A mighty fanfare creates a strong ending and gives your tenors and basses the chance to really sing.

TTBB choir, a cappella - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-02-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. Instrument part. 8 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-02-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-02-E). English. Psalm 96:1-2.This lively setting of Cantate Domino by Giovanni Croce is a great way to start the year with your tenors and basses. The polyphonic opening gives each voice part a chance at the melody and is followed by a lilting dance-like central section. This motet allows singers to explore significant contrasts of phrasing, articulation, and pulse.

SATB choir and Piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-25-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 12 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-25-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-25-E). English.With an opening like the awakening light of dawn, this setting of text by Rabindrinath Tagore moves quickly into a rhythmic and dance-like feel. A joyful and fun work for high school, collegiate, and festival choirs.

TB choir and piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-23-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. Christmas. Instrument part. 8 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-23-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-23-E). English.Rosetti's amazing text receives a new tune in this accompanied anthem for men. Mostly unison and two-part until a four-part ending, this work will allow your men to explore expressive and lyric singing. The question, “What can I give...?� is a wonderful conversation starter for your tenors and basses.

TTBB choir and soloist a cappella - Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.AHM-38-E Composed by Christopher Aspaas. Passion/Palm Sunday. 8 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-38-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-38-E). English.A traditional a cappella setting of this Spiritual gives your tenors and basses a chance to explore different roles in the ensemble: strong and unified chorus during the refrains; and, as a colorful background for the soloists. A great piece that your tenors and basses can learn quickly and take into the hallways with or without you!