Mark Foster-Uses: General Concert Contest Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21 Expressive melodic lines and phrases lend a sense of yearning and melancholy to the unwavering hope and peace found in the text of this folk melody. Aaron McDermid has arranged Come Sing to Me of Heaven with broad open chords and tightly-woven suspensions. The slow mournful opening gives way to a faster contrasting middle section as the anticipation and hope of heaven builds. This moving contemplation of death and heaven is also a song of comfort an emotional offering for concert or contest.

A heavy blues beat defines this arrangement of this traditional spiritual. The arranger calls for wailing and the passion required from the chorus and the mezzo-soprano soloist are critical in bringing this arrangement to life. This is a classic example of the concert spiritual.

Mark Foster-This arrangement of a traditional spiritual is set in an easy swing style and is a song full of hope and joy. All of the voice parts contain divisi and are exposed allowing the opportunity to feature each section. The end of this arrangement diminuendos to a soft and simple statement signifying the inner joy that each of us can experience when we allow it to happen.

Eugene Rogers Choral Series-One of Korea's most prominent composers Hyo-Won Woo has crafted a theatrical masterpiece for advanced male choirs. With dramatic directions and an IPA pronunciation guide many of the initial obstacles are cared for. A link to watch Miss Woo work with Eugene Rogers and the Michigan Men's Glee clarify the intentions and pave the way for a performance that will stay in everyone's memory.

Eugene Rogers Choral Series-Originally scored for tenor solo and SATB chorus this wonderful example of Baroque music is now available for male chorus. This is a wonderful example of Handel's mastery of text painting and his dramatic melismatic skill.

Capturing both the wonder and the joy and optimism of winter. Words and music of possibility and energy of life in motion. Unlike many of Sara Teasdale's poems which struggle with depression here she exudes the joy of a bright and fabulously frigid winter afternoon. Capturing both the wonder and the joy and optimism of winter. Words and music of possibility and energy of life in motion. Unlike many of Sara Teasdale's poems which struggle with depression here she exudes the joy of a bright and fabulously frigid winter afternoon.

#2 from The Greatest of These Eugene Rogers Choral Series-Number 2 from “The Greatest of These” (No. 1 Unseen and No. 3 Flight) this movement is written on the virtue of hope. Using a rich yet simple harmonic palette that strives to create a sense of nostalgia. Hope here assures that in the darkest ofexperiences when all joy is but a distant flicker of light it serves as a spark for the immortal flame of life that can illuminate even from the deepest shadows.

Using excerpts from Virginia Woolf's suicide letter to her husband this is a powerful and moving work. Winner of the prestigious University of Michigan Brehm Choral Composition Competition this 7-minute work exhibits how empathy through art can be a strong mechanism to develop our understanding of one another.

Bega the least of Bells murmurs its prayer God around me God above me God to guard me God to love me. Commissioned by Ithaca College for their annual composition competition by the long time Dale Warland composer in residence Carol Barnett this piece requires an accomplished choir.

Eugene Rogers Choral Series-The poet writes that The loving heart begs his lover not to let his kisses die. If his kisses die then too does their love. This same passion is captured in the four verses of music as the melody passes among voices. Wide dynamic ranges are required from the singers and awareness of where the melody is within the ensemble is critical.

This thrilling composition by Macendonian composer Todor Skalovski and editied by Kathleen Rodde was performed by Kathleen and her Iowa State Women's choir at the 2013 National ACDA convention in Dallas and it was a huge hit. Requests have not stopped as conductors of fine womens's choirs have been trying to secure it ever since. Hal Leonard is thrilled to be able to bring this piece into the women's repertoire. An IPA pronunciation guide is included with the octavo and a performance recording can be heard on the Hal Leonard website. Duration Ca.4 minutes

Eugene Rogers Choral Series-Already available for SATB and SSA now at last an arrangement for men. With a powerful piano accompaniment your men will really be able to dig in and sing with the full power of their voices.

Light fast strong and accented describe this arrangement of the traditional spiritual. This is a wonderful contrast to the heavy style so often associated with traditional spirituals. Each of the voice parts gets to carry the melody throughout the course of the arrangement creating extra interest for the singers.

In this piece film composer Ennio Morricone has ingeniously juxtaposed two choirs string quartet percussion and oboe solo to create music which is representative of the Jesuit church music tradition of the era (choir 1 and strings) the nativemusical elements of the South American Guarani culture (choir 2 and percussion) tied together by the soaring melody of Grabriels oboe. With nearly 10 000 viewers on YouTube this has been one of Renes most requested arrangements and we areextremely pleased to be able to bring it into print. Duration: Ca. 3 minutes 45 seconds

This lovely folk melody is beautifully set by RenÚ Clausen. Utilizing the haunting quality of the clarinet to embellish the melancholy text this simple folk song becomes the centerpiece of any choral concert. The clarinet part is included in the back of the octavo.

The melodies in this medley come from Early American sources. The opening fife tune was found in a Revolutionary War collection. Our Native Land appeared in a school music book in 1871. The Appalachian tune can be found in many shape-note hymnals. And the march entitled Washington Crossing the Delaware is from the late 18th century. The optional score and parts for full orchestra (00201894) make this a wonderful concert closer for a concert of early American songs Patriotic songs and indigenous songs of our country.

Joni Jensen Choral Series-As the inscription on the statue that greets you as you enter Texas Woman's University this message is powerful and empowering. The primary octavo is for SSAA choir piano and percussion but there is an alternate full score and parts for string quartet and percussion. Singing of making a path in a pathless wilderness and pressing forward with unswerving courage this song addresses the strength of women and their ability to conquer adversity in ways that only they can.

This music is suitable for an intermediate to advanced level youth or women's choir with a good accompanist. The poetry in the form of a chant traces the journey of a droplet of rain and supposes that we might join on that journey. The music uses hocketing where one voice fills in the rests left by another over a constantly evolving minimalist piano accompaniment.

This beautiful song by Malvina Reynolds is delicate and poignant and perfect for an advanced women's choir. It is scored for SSAA choir with piano and flute. However the optional full score for Harp flute and bassoon make this a centerpiece for your concert. Contemporary style is written into the vocal parts making the story feel natural and complete.

Eugene Rogers Choral Series-Commissioned by Eugene Rogers and his University of Michigan Men's Glee for their performance at the 2018 ACDA Central/North Central Regional conference this arrangement by one of America's leading arrangers of spirituals captures the pain of this world while celebrating the hope of the life yet to come. Worthy of the best men's choirs but accessible to all men's choirs this is a must have.