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Fall 2016 Columbus, OH Stanton’s Sheet Music The “Sheet Music Specialists” and Your Partner in Music Education since 1960 Best New Music for High School Choir 1-800-42-MUSIC www.stantons.com TABLE OF CONTENTS STANTON’S SHEET MUSIC 330 South Fourth Street SATB Repertoire.................................4 Columbus, Ohio 43215 SAB/SATB for Developing Ensembles...7 1-800-42-MUSIC (1-800-426-8742) Women’s Repertoire..........................8 FAX - 614-224-5929 WEB - www.stantons.com Men’s Repertoire..............................10 Dear Choral Director, Excellence in Choral Literature...........12 Stanton’s Sheet Music is pleased to present this selection of out- standing new choral music, especially for High School choirs! We SATB Pop, Jazz & Broadway...............13 reviewed hundreds of new publications to compile this catalog for you, with each piece carefully chosen and endorsed by our expe- SATB Contemporary A Cappella.........16 rienced choral staff. We know that you will find selections you like in this catalog, and we encourage you to place your order with us. Pentatonix & A Cappella Resources....17 Stanton’s Sheet Music is a national leader in retail sheet music, and we work to provide directors with quality music for their choirs. We Women’s and Men’s Pop....................18 offer a 10% discount on printed music to schools and can easily set Women’s and Men’s Holiday...............19 up an account for you if this is your first order with us. SATB Holiday....................................20 We look forward to serving your music needs! Eric J. Strouse Resources........................................23 President Stanton’s Sheet Music To hear sound samples from this promotion, scan this bar code with your smart phone or tablet or go to: stantons.com/ChoralHSFall2016 Stanton’s On Your Smartphone The Stanton’s App Stanton’s Mobile Website Stanton’s Bar Code Scanner Stanton’s is proud to announce the of- is a simple-to-use app that ficial launch ofordering on our Mobile is just what it sounds like: It Website! The world is getting smarter and uses your phone or tablet’s moving faster—at least, our phones are— camera to scan bar codes on and in order to keep up with the growing music. Once you scan, you number of customers using smart phones, are taken automatically to Stanton’s knew that we needed make our the item’s page in our Lis- “small screen” website just as useful as our tening Library. Within seconds, you can be listening to the traditional site. sample recording of the piece that you are holding in your hand! Here are just a few ways the app can work for you! Why are we so excited? Now you can order music for your school from your phone, anytime, any- • When you are shopping for music in our store, bring your where. Login and access your Wish List, move items from headphones! As you pull music off the shelf you can your Wish List to your Shopping Cart, and even check out scan and listen immediately. using your credit card, school account and/or PO number. • Going through your own music library? Scan the titles you already own to refresh your memory or see if the So if you’re at a concert, clinic, or reading session, you can item is still available to order more copies. grab your phone and get those new pieces or resources on • When you send your students home with a folder full of order before you even walk out the door. And of course, new music, have them download the app as well. They you can always use your phone the old-fashioned way and can listen, look, and have a valuable performance ex- give us a call at 1-800-42-MUSIC if you have any ques- ample at their fingertips! tions! Check out some of our other E-Tools at virtualworkshop.stantons.com & jukebox.stantons.com 4 SATB FROM THE MASTERS Alleluia, to Thee We Sing Dixit Dominus (RV 595 Di Praga) W.A. Mozart/arr. Jacob Narverud Antonio Vivaldi Suitable as an opening number for concert arr. Jacob Narverud & Christy Elsner choir, Mozart’s delightful melody is paired The music of Vivaldi is celebrated by or with an original text. The accessible vocal perhaps even introduced to your singers in writing will appeal to both high school and this smart edition. Optional children’s choir advanced middle school singers. The piano or ensemble is included, helping to create accompaniment is a wonderful showcase a terrific opening masterwork for choirs of for your pianist. all ages. SATB 35030617 2.25 SSATB 35030550 2.25 Instrumental parts 35030551 25.00 Benedictus Perf/Acc CD 35030961 26.99 (from Missa Sancti Hieronymi, MH 254) Johann Michael Haydn Ich will den Herrn loben allezeit arr. Patrick M. Liebergen G.P. Telemann/arr. Jacob Narverud Composed by Johann Michael Haydn Originally set as a canon by Telemann, it (younger brother of composer Franz Jo- here retains much of the canonic flavor seph Haydn), this classical work features while adding harmonic interest and sup- brilliant melismatic lines and a well-crafted port. Most of the tenor and bass parts are piano reduction of the original orchestral in unison, making this suitable for SATB or score. An opening triadic motive in the so- SAB choir. The upbeat, joyful nature of the pranos is repeated and developed through piece makes it a fine concert opener. the lower voices in imitative fashion, before SATB a cappella SBMP1355 2.05 coming to a homophonic section, then a stately close. Visit stantons.com SATB 43612 1.90 to learn about all of Stanton’s PianoTrax 8 CD 43590 44.99 Summer Choral Reading Sessions! SATB SPIRITUALS & FOLKSONGS 5 Moses, Now Your People Are Free! – Cynthia Gray This original spiritual tells the story of Moses and his people. The meaningful text and ag- gressive rhythmic structure create a memorable musical experience. SATB 15/3345H 2.10 My Banjo On My Knee (A Stephen Foster Festival) – arr. Larry Shackley Include Camptown Races, Some Folks, Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair, Ring, Ring, de Banjo!, and Oh! Susanna in your next performance with this completely captivating four- minute celebration of musical Americana! SATB 15/3360H 2.25 Perf/Acc CD 99/3625H 26.95 Poor Wayfaring Stranger – arr. Russell Robinson This new arrangement is filled with rich, dynamic, and exceptional part writing, and in- troduces some contemporary chord changes not usually found in this folk song. Directors and singers will love learning and putting their own expression in the performance of this wonderful work. SATB a cappella 35030556 1.90 Who’s That Knockin’? – Greg Gilpin An insistent melody opens the piece in unison, and then fully develops with rhythmic syncopations, varied choral textures, and dramatic dynamics. A challenging mixed meter section and a compelling descant build anticipation, leading to a satisfying musical payoff! SATB a cappella 45378 1.90 You can rest assured that the music in this brochure is of the highest quality. Stanton’s experienced staff reads through hundreds of new titles to choose these Signature Selections for you to confidently consider, saving you hours of time. 6 SATB ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS & WORLD MUSIC And This Shall Be for Music – Mary Lynn Lightfoot Robert Louis Stevenson’s emotional message is delivered through the marriage of memorable music and artful text. Extremely expressive, and complemented by luscious harmonies and a rich accompaniment. SATB 15/3289H 2.10 Perf/Acc CD 99/2366H 26.95 ¡Cantad al Señor! – arr. Roger Bergs This arrangement of the traditional Brazilian song builds slowly but intensely from a simple, sparse beginning to a fiery final verse. The choral parts are accessible but effective for choirs large and small. Improvised hand percussion can be added easily. SATB 48023650 2.10 Sisi ni moja (We Are One) – Jacob Narverud Ever clever, composer Narverud presents a highly rhythmic celebratory composition. The title translates “We are one,” the theme being that all human beings have much in common. The en- ergetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design, and the singers deliver the message. Great fun, a profound message, and an intriguing piece. SA(T)B, with djembe SBMP1338 2.25 Something Told the Wild Geese – Andy Beck A stark fifth in the piano represents a chill in the air and frames the opening of this sensitive set- ting of the popular Rachel Field poem. Nuanced dynamics, tempi, and phrasing invite expressive singing. A resplendent chorus breaks into lush harmony. SATB 45460 1.90 PianoTrax 8 CD 43590 44.99 SAB & SATB FOR DEVELOPING ENSEMBLES 7 Confitemini Domino – Alessandro Constantini/arr. Russell Robinson With an optional supportive piano accompaniment and in an accessible key, mixed ensembles can now enjoy singing this historic piece, originally written for three part women’s voices. SAB a cappella (opt piano) CM9453 1.95 Cool Moon – Richard A. Williamson With limited horizontal movement in the vocal parts and no awkward melodic skips, Cool Moon offers an easy and effective introduction into contemporary a cappella singing. Sooth- ing harmonies enhance this beautiful pairing of words and music. SATB a cappella 15/3282H 1.95 Elijah Rock! – arr. Roger Emerson Now available in an accessible setting for beginning SATB choirs, this driving spiritual is an excellent and well-crafted choice for developing ensembles. SA(T)B 00156818 1.90 Nine Hundred Miles – arr. Roger Emerson The plaintive sound of the lonesome train whistle and the longing of the traveler for home are evoked in this well-crafted setting of an American classic. An urgent rhythmic groove and contrasting cello line give it a contemporary feel that is instantly compelling.