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Choral Arrangements of Sea Shanties

A sea shanty, chantey, or chanty is a type of work song that was once commonly sung to accompany labor on board large merchant sailing vessels. The term shanty most accurately refers to a specific style of work song belonging to this historical repertoire. However, in recent, popular usage, the scope of its definition is sometimes expanded to admit a wider range of repertoire and characteristics, or to refer to a maritime work song in general.

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Celius Dougherty : Folksongs and Chanties - High Voice : Solo : Songbook : 073999184167 : 063407332X : 50485498

Celius Dougherty : Folksongs and Chanties - High Voice

American composer Celius Dougherty (1902-1986) created lovely arrangements of favorite folksongs and sea chanties. These collections for both High and Low Voice include: Buffalo Boy - Colorado Trail - Red River Valley - Rio Grande - Shenandoah - Wayfaring Stranger - and others. With many selections never before published, these editions offer exciting multicultural literature for voice students and teachers.

Songlist: Barbara Allen (arr. Dougherty), Bring My Lulu Home (arr. Dougherty), Buffalo Boy (arr. Dougherty), Colorado Trail (arr. Dougherty), Come All You Fair and Tender Maidens (arr. Dougherty), I Wish I Were on Yonder Hill (arr. Dougherty), The Lady Who Loved a Pig (arr. Dougherty), O Waly Waly (arr. Dougherty), Red River Valley (arr. Dougherty), Riding to Heaven (arr. Dougherty), Shady Grove (arr. Dougherty), Stewball (arr. Dougherty), The Water Cresses (arr. Dougherty), Wayfaring Stranger (arr. Dougherty), What You Gonna Do When the Meat Gives Out? (arr. Dougherty), Across the Western Ocean (arr. Dougherty), Blow, Ye Winds (arr. Dougherty), Mobile Bay (arr. Dougherty), Rio Grande (arr. Dougherty), Shenandoah (arr. Dougherty)

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Voicing: Solo | 3062b | Songbook | $14.95 | Voice and Piano


Celius Dougherty : Folksongs and Chanties - Low Voice : Solo : Songbook : 073999854992 : 0634073338 : 50485499

Celius Dougherty : Folksongs and Chanties - Low Voice

American composer Celius Dougherty (1902-1986) created lovely arrangements of favorite folksongs and sea chanties. These collections for both High and Low Voice include: Buffalo Boy - Colorado Trail - Red River Valley - Rio Grande - Shenandoah - Wayfaring Stranger - and others. With many selections never before published, these editions offer exciting multicultural literature for voice students and teachers.

Songlist: Barbara Allen (arr. Dougherty), Bring My Lulu Home (arr. Dougherty), Buffalo Boy (arr. Dougherty), Colorado Trail (arr. Dougherty), Come All You Fair and Tender Maidens (arr. Dougherty), I Wish I Were on Yonder Hill (arr. Dougherty), The Lady Who Loved a Pig (arr. Dougherty), O Waly Waly (arr. Dougherty), Red River Valley (arr. Dougherty), Riding to Heaven (arr. Dougherty), Shady Grove (arr. Dougherty), Stewball (arr. Dougherty), The Water Cresses (arr. Dougherty), Wayfaring Stranger (arr. Dougherty), What You Gonna Do When the Meat Gives Out? (arr. Dougherty), Across the Western Ocean (arr. Dougherty), Blow, Ye Winds (arr. Dougherty), Mobile Bay (arr. Dougherty), Rio Grande (arr. Dougherty), Shenandoah (arr. Dougherty)

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Voicing: Solo | 3063b | Songbook | $14.95 | Voice and Piano


Jonathan Wilcocks : Three Sea Shanties : SATB : Sheet Music Collection : 9780193852914

Jonathan Wilcocks : Three Sea Shanties

From noted English choral arranger Jonathan Wilcocks a collection of sea songs. A more serious central shanty, Demons, is framed by two light-hearted settings, Enticement and Drunken Sailor. The ending is extrovert and rumbustious and almost guaranteed to bring the house down.

Songlist: Enticement, Demons, Drunken Sailor

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Voicing: SATB | 8043b | Sheet Music Collection | $4.95 | A Cappella


Per Skriver : Four Sea Songs : SATB : Songbook : 14042403

Per Skriver : Four Sea Songs

Highly regarded Danish composer and choral conductor Per Skiver composed these delightful songs of the sea based on the lyrics of four famous poets. English text for mixed choir a cappella.

Songlist: Break, Break, Break, There Comes A Mumur, At Dover Cliffs, Dreams of the Sea

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Voicing: SATB | 6894b | Songbook | $12.95 | A Cappella


Sheena Phillips : Six Sea Shanties : SSA : Songbook

Sheena Phillips : Six Sea Shanties

Rarely are women's choirs given such strong and heroic songs to put their mark on. These offer a wonderful opportunity for your women's choirs to show their dynamic and emotional ranges.

Songlist: Santiana, Blood Red Roses, Boney, The Dead Horse, All For Me Grog, Time To Leave Her

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Voicing: SSA | 4278b | Songbook | $6.25 | With Piano


Various Arrangers : Sea Chanteys for 2 Parts : 2-Part : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Sea Chanteys for 2 Parts

"Party, Me Heartey" - Hoist the sail and join the pirate crew with this fun and novel pirate original song. Shiver me timbers, this will transfer your choir into singing pirates and it's sure to make a swashbucklin' showstopper! Perfect for costumes, movement and staging. "I'se the B'y" -Young singers will love this spirited Newfoundland folk song that dances with a sea chanty text. There's energy from start to finish with a moving piano line that supports individual, unison, and part-singing. Great fun for your guys too! "Pirate for a Day" - Avast ye mateys! This rollicking original will be the hit of any concert. Perfect for men or treble choirs your students will have a blast with some easy 'pirate' choreography. "Across the Western Ocean' - Originally arranged in 1948, Dougherty's sea chanties have been a staple of the solo repertiore. This choral edition brings this compelling repertoire to a new generation of singers. Well-crafted and expressive.

Songlist: I'se the B'y, The Drunken Sailor, Across the Western Ocean, Party, Me Heartey, Pirate for a Day

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Voicing: 2-Part | 2192b | Sheet Music Collection | $10.95


Various Arrangers : Sea Shanties : SATB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Sea Shanties

Add a breath of salty sea air to your repertoire with one of these traditional sea chanties. Lots of fun to sing and with performance notes. Originally from England, where "All for Me Grog" was heard in music halls as well as on ships, the shanty was sung while working the capstan and the halyard. Swedish composer and conductor, Robert Sund wrote this playful arrangement of "What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor?" leaving ample room for both women and men to excel in this well-known sea chantey. The tongue-twisting text brings this arrangement to an impressive ending!

Songlist: Blue Whale, Slugs, Fish, Fish, Fish, Fish

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Voicing: SATB | 2223b | Sheet Music Collection | $4.50 | A Cappella


Various Arrangers : Sea Songs for Male Voices : TTBB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Sea Songs for Male Voices

Sea shanties are an early tradition in a cappella music and are great fun to sing. Here we offer a selection of classics for male voices. The English sea shanty "All For Me Grog", already a success in SATB and 3-Part Mixed voicings, is now available for men's chorus, just the way it would have been heard originally when sung by sailors as they pulled long heavy ropes on early Navy vessels. Noted arranger Vijay Singh brings us three classics that will provide excellent programming materials for male quartets, ensembles and choirs. "Leave Her, Johnny, Leave Her" is a playful arrangement in which the ensemble encourages one of its own (Johnny) to bid farewell to his female shore leave companion. Encourage the singers to imagine they are loading the ship for departure and watching with amusement as young Johnny tries to bid his lady farewell. 'Bangidero" is derived from a traditional sea chantey in which a crew sings of admiration for its captain and his tales of shore leave opportunities in South America. "Her Bright Smile", based on the plaintive words of an anonymous sailor poem, details the sailor's loneliness and longing for his ladylove. Marshall Bartholomew, arranger for much of the Yale Glee Club repertoire, does a fine job with the traditional "What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor?".

Songlist: What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor?, Leave Her, Johnny Leave Her, Bangidero, Her Bright Smile, All For Me Grog

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Voicing: TTBB | 8046b | Sheet Music Collection | $5.95 | A Cappella


Individual Folios

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A Captain I Shall Be : TB : Glenda E. Franklin : Glenda E. Franklin : Sheet Music Collection : 00-40044 : 038081446998

Glenda E. Franklin : A Captain I Shall Be

This original sea chantey is expressly designed for two-part male ensembles. Contrary motion, canonic counterpoint, and comfortable ranges make it easy for your boys to sound like men. Bring out the nautical feel with an optional C-instrument (part available free at alfred.com/choralparts).

Composer: Glenda E. Franklin

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.85 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-40044


A Full Sheet and A Flowing Sea : TTB : Gary Parks : Traditional : Sheet Music : BL674

Gary Parks : A Full Sheet and A Flowing Sea

This exciting sea chantey romanticizes sea adventures, as the sailors heave on the sails with a brisk wind at their backs! There is even a legato, cantabile section featuring a homesick sailor. Great solo opportunity! Duration: 2:40

Arranger: Gary Parks | Composer: Traditional

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $1.65 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL674


A Great Big Sea : Unison : Lori-Anne Dolloff : Sheet Music : 48004662 : 073999739282

Lori-Anne Dolloff : A Great Big Sea

This rollicking Newfoundland folk song in sea shanty style is scored for Unison Treble voices, fiddle, spoons and piano. The text tells the story of the economic effects of an especially high sea which flooded the village. The arrangement proceeds through several keys - rising just as the water did - until the final sense of determination to set off for a better life if the conditions didn't improve.

Arranger: Lori-Anne Dolloff | Country: Canada

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Voicing: Unison | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004662


A Sailor's Lament : TBB : Jim Leininger : Jim Leininger : Sheet Music : 03773157 : 884088731649

Jim Leininger : A Sailor's Lament

Composer: Jim Leininger

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $2.99 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 03773157


A Sailor's Life : TBB : Gary Parks : Traditional : Sheet Music : CM9204

Gary Parks : A Sailor's Life

Gary and Cathryne Parks work together to bring us a rollicking sea chantey to life for TBB voices. The descriptive text of the elements of a sailor's life paints a full picture of not just the challenges and joys, but of the loneliness as well. A great choice for your concert program. Duration: 1:50

Arranger: Gary Parks | Composer: Traditional

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $1.65 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| CM9204


A Sailor's Song : TBB : Jean Perry : Jean Perry : Sheet Music : 00-43277 : 038081488196

Jean Perry : A Sailor's Song

Experienced educators Dave and Jean Perry pay particular attention to the vocal development of young men by creating three limited-range voice parts, one for each stage of the changing voice. With a rollicking sea chanty feel and a hearty text, your guys will be fully invested in the nautical fun.

Composer: Jean Perry

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $1.90 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-43277


A Seafarer's Life : ttb : Gary Parks : Sheet Music : BL756

Gary Parks : A Seafarer's Life

Young men singing sea chanteys always make for successful programming! This T(B)B accompanied choral by Gary Parks tells a sailor's tale, present too much challenge to learn and is FUN to sing. Duration: 1:49

Arranger: Gary Parks

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Voicing: ttb | Sheet Music | $1.80 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL756


A-Roving : TTB : Gary E. Parks : Sheet Music : 00-27078 : 038081262864

Gary E. Parks : A-Roving

TTB choirs set sail toward a hardy glee-club sound with this theme and variations arrangement of a traditional sea chanty. The buoyant piano accompaniment incorporates the "Sailor's Hornpipe" tune and the playful text tells the tale. Developing male voices will easily navigate the course with manageable vocal ranges and limited 3-part singing.

Arranger: Gary E. Parks

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-27078


Across the Western Ocean : TTB : Jerry Estes : Sheet Music : 35031304 : 888680647575 : 149507627X

Jerry Estes : Across the Western Ocean

This sea chanty, from the mid-1800s, is inspired by the Irish immigrants escaping the great potato famine of their home country. Driven by a half note pulse, this piece has many ballad-like qualities with an accompaniment that propells the piece forward. It makes a wonderful selection for developing male voices teaching energetic 3-part singing.

Arranger: Jerry Estes

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35031304 | Digital Version Available


Across the Western Ocean : 2-Part : Emily Crocker : Sheet Music : 50485803 : 073999340334 : 0634092359

Emily Crocker : Across the Western Ocean

Originally arranged in 1948, Dougherty's sea chanties have been a staple of the solo repertiore. This choral edition brings this compelling repertoire to a new generation of singers. Well-crafted and expressive. Available for SATB, TTB and SA. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Arranger: Emily Crocker | Country: Ireland

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $1.70 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50485803
Other Voicings: SATB, TTB


All For Me Grog : TTBB : Stephen Hatfield : Sheet Music : 48021248 : 884088649821

Stephen Hatfield : All For Me Grog

This English sea shanty, already a success in SATB and 3-Part Mixed voicings, is now available for men's chorus, just the way it would have been heard originally when sung by sailors as they pulled long heavy ropes on early Navy vessels

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $1.90 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48021248 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SAB


Are You With Me, Men? : TB : Vicki Tucker Courtney : Vicki Tucker Courtney : Sheet Music : BL739

Vicki Tucker Courtney : Are You With Me, Men?

John Parker's sea shanty text, combined with Vicki Tucker Courtney's rhythmic and exciting TB accompanied arrangement will, without a doubt, be a favorite among the young men in your choir. They are sure to sound fantastic learning and performing it. Not to be missed, this wonderful choral is appropriate for concert or festival programming. Duration: 1:53

Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL739


Asleep in the Deep : TTB : Patti Janell Drennan : Patti Janell Drennan : Sheet Music : CM9531

Patti Janell Drennan : Asleep in the Deep

Asleep in the Deep, refers to those who have drowned while at sea. Patti Drennan's adaptation of Arthur Lamb's text is a love story about a sailor, his sweetheart, and the fate they meet while in a tragic storm at sea. Rhythmic and somewhat "stormy" throughout, this is an excellent and appropriate selection for developing tenor-bass choirs of all sizes.

Composer: Patti Janell Drennan

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $1.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| CM9531


Blood Red Roses : SSA : Sheena Phillips : Sheet Music : 48023073 : 884088965419

Sheena Phillips : Blood Red Roses

This second set in the two volume collection of Sea Shanties by Sheena Phillips contains Blood Red Roses, All For Me Grog, and Time To Leave Her. These shanties offer your women's choir a wonderful opportunity to show their full range of dynamics and emotions. See also Volume 1 (48023072). Duration Ca. 9 minutes

Arranger: Sheena Phillips

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $3.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48023073


Blue Whale : SATB : Sydney Hodkinson : Sydney Hodkinson : Sheet Music : 342-40101

Sydney Hodkinson : Blue Whale

Words by Keith Gunderson, Music by Sydney Hodkinson

Composer: Sydney Hodkinson | Lyricist: Keith Gunderson

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 342-40101


Bound for the Rio Grande : 3-Part : Emily Crocker : Sheet Music : 08744055 : 073999087383

Emily Crocker : Bound for the Rio Grande

Give your young choir a chance to shine with this well-crafted arrangement. The popular sea chantey is accompanied by a rollicking piano part that enhances the easy vocal lines.

Arranger: Emily Crocker

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Voicing: 3-Part | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08744055
Other Voicings: TBB


Cape Cod Girls : TTBB : Emily Crocker : Sheet Music : 08703183 : 073999031836

Emily Crocker : Cape Cod Girls

Men's choirs will sound fantastic with this vigorous sea chantey. It offers a rousing chorus, tongue-in-cheek humor and well-crafted vocal and piano parts. Available: TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Arranger: Emily Crocker | Country: United States

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08703183


Clear Water : SSA : Robert Hugh : Robert Hugh : Sheet Music : 48019738 : 884088237851

Robert Hugh : Clear Water

With texts by John Masefield and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the ebb and flow of the sea are manifest in the beautifully flowing vocal lines and piano accompaniment of this piece.

Composer: Robert Hugh

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48019738


Codfish Shanty : TB : Vijay Singh : Vijay Singh : Sheet Music : BL331

Vijay Singh : Codfish Shanty

This sea shanty rollicks with fun for young male singers! Sensible voice leading and vocal ranges make this simple to prepare and full-sounding without being difficult. It's a perfect work for the beginning ensemble.

Composer: Vijay Singh

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.95 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL331


Come Back to the Sea : SATB : David Waggoner : David Waggoner : Sheet Music : 00-41743 : 038081468235

David Waggoner : Come Back to the Sea

The emotive text of this contemporary choral compares the ebb and flow of ocean waves to our dreams and calls us to the sea. Musicality and metaphors abound. The inspirational message and memorable hook will bring out the best in your singers.

Composer: David Waggoner

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.85 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-41743
Other Voicings: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part


Fire Down Below : TBB : Jay Althouse : Sheet Music : 00-28694 : 038081312385

Jay Althouse : Fire Down Below

A rousing number for the men, based on a sea chantey. The additional new verses are a nautical list of ship's terms, from the galley to the mainsail and everything in between. Don't go down with the ship: "So fetch a bucket of water, boys, there's fire down below!" Yo ho!

Arranger: Jay Althouse

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-28694


Haul Away, Joe! : TTBB : Bill Cutter : Sheet Music : 08764589 : 728215043147

Bill Cutter : Haul Away, Joe!

From the mid-nineteenth century, sea shanties have been prevalent in literature for male choruses. They were the music of sailors, sung as they worked to help lighten their heavy work and to relieve the repetitive boredome of heaving, pushing and turning. Bill Cutter gives us a brief arrangement, perfect for an encore or program closer. Try it with high school, college/university or community male choruses. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult.

Arranger: Bill Cutter

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08764589


Heave Away, Me Jollies : TB : Ryan O'Connell : Sheet Music : 01141523 : 196288115984 : 1705184537

Ryan O'Connell : Heave Away, Me Jollies

Your guys will love learning and performing this rousing sea shanty. Optional hand claps give percussive fun, and the track is filled with energy and life like a true showstopper! 2-part writing for young men doesn't get better than this!

Arranger: Ryan O'Connell

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01141523


Hi-Up for Barbary : TB : Jean Perry, David Perry : Jean Perry, David Perry : Sheet Music : BL627

Jean Perry, David Perry : Hi-Up for Barbary

Dave and Jean Perry bring us an original sea chantey. Make sure you look sharp and sing energetically on the way to Barbary. 2:03

Composer: Jean Perry, David Perry

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.65 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL627


I Saw a Ship Go Sailing : 2-Part : Glenda Franklin : Glenda Franklin : Sheet Music : 00-46930 : 038081535791

Glenda Franklin : I Saw a Ship Go Sailing

A piano accompaniment that suggests the gentle rocking of a boat at sea sets the scene for this fanciful nighttime adventure, featuring a text adapted from a traditional nursery rhyme. With a melody built around a minor triad, it's a clear introduction to minor tonality. A couple of cues allow for optional three-part harmony at the end.

Composer: Glenda Franklin

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.05 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-46930


I'd Like To Be A Lighthouse : TB : Glenda Frankllin : Glenda Frankllin : Sheet Music : BL670

Glenda Frankllin : I'd Like To Be A Lighthouse

Glenda Franklin weaves the functions and history of the venerable lighthouse into this full-sounding choral for TB voices. A picture is painted for the audience with words like "mystery," "history," "sentry," "beacon," etc. Great ranges for the guys. Duration: 1:20

Composer: Glenda Frankllin

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.65 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL670


I'm Bound Away : TB : Mark Patterson : Mark Patterson : Sheet Music : BL529

Mark Patterson : I'm Bound Away

Simple, but beautifully constructed, this dreamy, emotional sea shanty is the perfect slower selection for your male voices.

Composer: Mark Patterson

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL529


I'se the B'y : 2-Part : Jill Gallina : Sheet Music : 35028785 : 884088875718 : 1480309044

Jill Gallina : I'se the B'y

Young singers will love this spirited Newfoundland folk song that dances with a sea chanty text. There's energy from start to finish with a moving piano line that supports individual, unison, and part-singing. Great fun for your guys too!

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Country: Canada

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.65 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35028785 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SAB, TB, TB, SAB


Jack Was Every Bit a Sailor : 2-Part : Jill Gallina : Sheet Music : 35029281 : 884088949921

Jill Gallina : Jack Was Every Bit a Sailor

From Newfoundland comes this comical retelling of Jonah and the Whale, but this time the whale gets his comeuppance! This bright and up-beat arrangement is a novel delight for both SAB and 2-part choirs.

Arranger: Jill Gallina

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.50 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35029281 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SAB


Leave Her, Johnny Leave Her : TTBB : Vijay Singh : Sheet Music : 08741466 : 073999414660

Vijay Singh : Leave Her, Johnny Leave Her

"Leave Her, Johnny, Leave Her" is a playful arrangement in which the ensemble encourages one of its own (Johnny) to bid farewell to his female shore leave companion. Encourage the singers to imagine they are loading the ship for departure and watching with amusement as young Johnny tries to bid his lady farewell.

Arranger: Vijay Singh

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08741466


Let the Bullgine Run : TTBB : Alice Parker : Cantus : Sheet Music : 5576

Alice Parker : Let the Bullgine Run

This vigorous, humorous, traditional sea chantey is guaranteed to delight both singers and audiences.

Arranger: Alice Parker Performed By: Cantus

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $1.40 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 5576


Lift The Sails In The Morning : TB : Gary Parks : Sheet Music : BL706

Gary Parks : Lift The Sails In The Morning

This arrangement is adapted from the well-known sea chantey, Blow Ye Winds in the Morning, and you can even hear the howling wind in the piano part. Open or close your concert with energy and excitement with this piece; it is a lot of fun to sing! Duration: 2:16

Arranger: Gary Parks

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL706


Men o' the Sea : TTB  : Gary E. Parks : Sheet Music : 00-40051 : 038081447063

Gary E. Parks : Men o' the Sea

Here's a hearty and masculine feature just for the guys! This traditional whaling tune is an adventure in male bonding as the crew joins their voices to conquer the sea. A robust piano accompaniment mirrors the crashing of tempestuous waves. "Batten down boys, ready for the storm!" This title is available in Music Prodigy.

Arranger: Gary E. Parks

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $1.85 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-40051


Moody's Lobsters : TB : Sydney Hodkinson : Sydney Hodkinson : Sheet Music : 342-40102

Sydney Hodkinson : Moody's Lobsters

Composer: Sydney Hodkinson

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music |
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| 342-40102


No More Sailor Songs! : TB : John Parker : John Parker : Sheet Music : 35015204 : 747510068952

John Parker : No More Sailor Songs!

This one is for all the boys in your choir who are tired of sea chanteys and sailing songs! Hilarious lyrics touching on all the things boys want to sing about and all the things they have to sing about are paired with equally amusing vocal parts that require singing in several different styles. Outstanding! A sure novelty hit with all!

Composer: John Parker

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $2.65 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35015204


O Captain : TB : Mark Patterson : Mark Patterson : Sheet Music : BL629

Mark Patterson : O Captain

In this original sea chantey by Mark Patterson, sailors put their trust into their captain's hands. 2:17

Composer: Mark Patterson

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.80 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL629


On the Deep, Blue Sea : TTB : George L.O. Strid : Sheet Music : 08551278 : 073999194104

George L.O. Strid : On the Deep, Blue Sea

Here's an original sea chantey that will be a strong showcase for your male chorus. Equally effective for middle school through high school! Available: TTB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Arranger: George L.O. Strid

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08551278


Once More to the Sea : 2-Part : Robert Hugh : Robert Hugh : Sheet Music : 08751522 : 884088396527

Robert Hugh : Once More to the Sea

Heave away, sail away! This original sea chantey with its rollicking music, lively tin whistle obbligato and snare drum accompaniment captures all the sea-faring adventure and excitement you could ever want! The vocal parts are easy and fun to sing and the hearty, robust style will be a great motivator for younger groups! Duration: ca. 2:20.

Composer: Robert Hugh

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $1.80 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08751522


Party, Me Heartey : 2-Part : Greg Gilpin : Greg Gilpin : Sheet Music : 35030008 : 888680033910 : 1495004317

Greg Gilpin : Party, Me Heartey

Hoist the sail and join the pirate crew with this fun and novel pirate original song. Shiver me timbers, this will transfer your choir into singing pirates and it's sure to make a swashbucklin' showstopper! Perfect for costumes, movement and staging.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35030008 | Showtrax CD Available


Pirate for a Day : 2-Part : Roger Emerson : Sheet Music : 08564233 : 073999642339

Roger Emerson : Pirate for a Day

Avast ye mateys! This rollicking original will be the hit of any concert. Perfect for men or treble choirs your students will have a blast with some easy 'pirate' choreography. Not to be missed!Available separately: 2-Part, TB and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.65 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08564233 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: TB


Pirate Story : 2-Part : Kathleen Ballantyne : Kathleen Ballantyne : Sheet Music : 00-43601 : 038081491417

Kathleen Ballantyne : Pirate Story

A basket on a grassy meadow sets the stage for our journey through a child's imagination. The delightful Stevenson text is set in a rollicking sea chantey style, with both voice parts given the opportunity to sing melodic and harmonic ideas. A small group adds another layer over the final vibrant chorus. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Composer: Kathleen Ballantyne

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.05 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-43601


Pirate Story : TBB : Mark Burrows : Mark Burrows : Sheet Music : BL917

Mark Burrows : Pirate Story

What do a 19th Century British novelist and a composer from rural West Texas, have in common? Not much except Pirate Story. In this classic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, three young people with a basket and loads of creativity set sail for adventure in their own imagined ocean--a meadow. Male ensembles of all sizes are capable of bringing this imaginative story to life.

Composer: Mark Burrows | Poetry By: Robert Louis Stevenson

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $2.50 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL917


Rio Grande, The : TB : Gary Parks : Gary Parks : Sheet Music : BL625

Gary Parks : Rio Grande, The

This popular sea chantey is cleverly arranged for TB voices. Middle school boys' choirs will find this piece fun to sing! 2:07

Composer: Gary Parks

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.80 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| BL625


Sail On! : SATB : Douglas Wagner : Douglas Wagner : Sheet Music : 00-34759 : 038081384856

Douglas Wagner : Sail On!

This stirring concert work evokes images of great sailing ships on an expansive sea. Sweeping melodies and full chords should be sung with purpose to achieve the rich musical potential. A symbolic text appropriate at any time of "sailing on." Featured on PianoTrax 3 Accompaniment CD (00-34744).

Arranger: Douglas Wagner | Composer: Douglas Wagner

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.80 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-34759
Other Voicings: SAB, TBB


Sailor Songs : TTBB : Vijay Singh : Sheet Music : 08741466 : 073999414660

Vijay Singh : Sailor Songs

This set of three a cappella songs will provide excellent programming materials for male quartets, ensembles and choirs.

Arranger: Vijay Singh

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08741466


Sailors, Ahoy! : TB : Gary E. Parks : Sheet Music : 00-33020 : 038081359281

Gary E. Parks : Sailors, Ahoy!

Amusing sea-faring lyrics are combined with a recognizable chantey tune to create a nautical knockout for developing men's choirs. Perfect pedagogy for young male voices. Accompaniment included on PianoTrax 2 CD (00-31290).

Arranger: Gary E. Parks

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $1.75 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-33020


Sick of the Songs of the Sea : TTBB : Charles A. Bennett : Charles A. Bennett : Sheet Music : 08740447 : 073999404470

Charles A. Bennett : Sick of the Songs of the Sea

This clever sea chantey spoof is a rollicking change of pace! Available: TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Composer: Charles A. Bennett

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08740447


Sing Hallelu! : TTB : Donald Moore : Sheet Music : 00-SV9313 : 029156012637

Donald Moore : Sing Hallelu!

A lyrical sea chantey set for men's voices. A great addition to the male ensemble repertoire. It's sensitive and warm, and it rises and falls in waves of lush sound. Your men's choir will find this one accessible.

Arranger: Donald Moore

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music
Other Voicings: SATB, SAB, SSA, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, TTB


Slugs : SATB : 0 : Sheet Music : 342-40103

Slugs

Words by Keith Gunderson, Music by Sydney Hodkinson

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 342-40103


Something About the Ocean : TB : Vicki Tucker Courtney : Vicki Tucker Courtney : Sheet Music : 35028173 : 884088620660

Vicki Tucker Courtney : Something About the Ocean

This is an excellent selection for your TB choir. The men's parts weave like ocean waves, meeting in harmony and then dividing again. Set to a masculine, yet poetic, text comparing the ocean to a restless mind and free spirit, this rhythmic and flowing piece is perfect for changing voices. Available: TB; PianoTrax CD.

Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney

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Voicing: TB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35028173

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