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).

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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depict the bitterness of a Minnesota winter, “...all the earth lies dead and drear.� “And yet, God's love is not withdrawn� is Longfellow's faithful response to the winters in our lives.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 - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.AHM-44-E

Composed by Christopher Aspaas. Advent. Instrument part. 16 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-44-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-44-E).

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The haunting melody and unique color of this Basque carol will be a memorable part of any program. One of the more challenging pieces for tenors and basses in our library, this arrangement requires part independence and some close harmony singing in a minor mode. A joyous coda on the angels' “Gloria!� creates an exciting ending for this work.

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).

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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.

SSA choir and piano - Medium - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.AHM-43-E

Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 12 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-43-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-43-E).

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This popular work, with flowing piano accompaniment, shares the words of J. Raymond Cope. This piece shares a message of inner-strength and dedication to a higher purpose, a nobler dream, a more perfect life together nourished in wisdom and love..

SATB chorus divisi and piano - Difficult - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.AHM-37-E

Composed by Christopher Aspaas. Reformation. 16 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-37-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-37-E).

English. Psalm 46.

Psalm 46 was composed during the height of the global pandemic and cultural upheaval of 2020. The text reflects the challenges of our time (the nations rage, the kingdoms are moved, and the earth melted, what desolation has been made of the earth...) as well as a comforting response (Be still, there is a river whose streams make glad the city of God). This work was selected for performance at the NCCO 2022 National Conference.

SATB chorus divisi a cappella - Difficult - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.AHM-07-E

Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 16 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-07-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-07-E).

English. Psalm 130, Psalm 22, Luke 23.

Written in response to the tragic and violent events of the summer of 2016, including the death of an incoming TCU first-year student, this work combines texts from the Psalms and Luke to create a haunting and powerful plea for forgiveness. An optional violin opening, quoting an ancient Hebrew melody is available upon request.

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).

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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!

SSA choir and piano - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.AHM-26-E

Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 12 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-26-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-26-E).

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This arrangement of Lord Jesus Christ Be Present Now and Love Divine will be a satisfying challenge for your women's choir. Soaring melodies and a strong piano accompaniment provide your women the chance to explore expressive singing. A strong coda sets a text for all to hear and share: “and let your light within us shine!�.

SATB choir a cappella - Difficult - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.AHM-12-E

Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 12 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-12-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-12-E).

English. Psalm 39.

With an opening melody that hearkens to Henry Purcell's touchstone setting, dissonant harmonies and metrical shifts take us in a very different direction. The discord of the piece seeks to emphasize the longing and need of one who feels unimportant, small, and like a stranger to God. The piece slowly builds several times, eventually reaching out with a tremendous crescendo followed by an unresolved plea, hear my cry..

SATB choir a cappella - Easy - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.AHM-01-E

Composed by Christopher Aspaas. Instrument parts. 4 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-01-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-01-E).

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This three-part setting of a Hebrew call to prayer translates to, Blessed is Adonai, the blessed one, for all eternity. Lines are woven between the vocal parts in the contemplative setting.

SATB choir a cappella - Moderately Easy - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.AHM-54-E

Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 8 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-54-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-54-E).

English. Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 28:20.

This benediction begins with Isaiah 41, “Do not be afraid, for I am with with you...� and continues with words of tremendous love and promise. With the entrance of the Matthew text, “Behold, I am with you always...� the mood shifts from uplifting to mysterious as it is sometimes difficult to sense God’s presence in our everyday lives. The basses here represent the everlasting love of God.  .

SSAA choir and piano - Medium - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.AHM-53-E

Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 12 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-53-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-53-E).

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This special commission from Smithfield Middle School for the Varsity Treble Choir's performance at the 2020 Texas Music Educators Association Annual Conference sets the words of parents responding to the prompt, What I wish for you...A quiet and thoughtful beginning leads into words of encouragement and love that culminate in a powerful statement, Know who you are. A unique and stirring piece for treble choirs of middle school age and up.

TTBB choir, a cappella - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.AHM-10-E

Composed by Christopher Aspaas. 16 pages. Aspen Hill Music - Digital #AHM-10-E. Published by Aspen Hill Music - Digital (MQ.AHM-10-E).

English. Psalm 33:1-3.

Viadana's brilliant motet is a great exercise for your tenors and basses with each line of text receiving special treatment and startling contrasts of articulation and melodic contour. This arrangement differs from others with its strong harmonic opening and closing sections.