Arranging for an all-women’s group takes an real understanding many arrangers just don’t have. Recognizing that not all of us are stratospheric sopranos and that altos want juicy lines to sing, or that sometimes we want to cover the hard-hittin’, edgy music the guy’s groups are known for, takes someone who truly “gets” women’s a cappella – and we here at Primarily A Cappella get it! We’ve gathered a large selection of songbooks and sheet music of arrangements just for the female groups out there, with a broad range of styles, including rock, R&B, Broadway, pop, jazz, choral, barbershop, and more.
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SSAA a cappella |
Beautiful harmonies and a lyrical melody combine to make "Once Upon A Time" a true classic. Recorded by many artists including Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darrin, the song was featured in the Broadway production of All American. The touching standard " Till There Was You", from The Music Man, in a beautiful a cappella setting by Kirby Shaw with jazz harmonies that will enchant both your singers and your audience. "If Ever I Would Leave You " is one of the top Broadway love ballads of all time, and this arrangement is a natural for a cappella women. Fantastic lyrics offer unique opportunities for lyric expression. The new setting of "Memory" from the pen of former King's Singers Philip Lawson has sensitive harmony and thoughtful voice-leading making this Broadway chestnut a winner!
| 9193 SHEET MUSIC $8.95 |
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Smooth a cappella harmonies and unique choral textures make the Rodgers & Hart standard "My Romance" an exceptional choice for SSAA ensembles. The warm standard "When I Fall In Love" featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle, in a stunning a cappella arrangement. The Irving Berlin chestnut : What'll I Do?" Is a delight and varied choral textures and luscious harmonies make "How Deep Is The Ocean?", another Berlin standard, an ideal selection for a cappella female groups. Ultimately romantic!
| 4811 SHEET MUSIC $7.95 |
 | Under the Boardwalk arr. Mark
Brymer SSAA a cappella |
As one of the earliest forms of a cappella singing every group should know at least some of the doo wop classics. "Under The Boardwalk", the 1964 hit by the Drifters, is one of the all time a cappella standards and probably should be in every group's repertoire. Here's a super doo-wop arrangement of Ben E King's 1961 "Stand By Me" and a lovely medley by Ed Lojeski of four doo wop gems. These songs are always crowd pleasers.
| 9012 SHEET MUSIC $5.95 |
 | My Heart Will Go On
(Titanic) Celine Dion SSAA a cappella |
Add a touch of Hollywood to your repertoire! The popular love theme from the hit movie Titanic, originally recorded by Celine Dion, is now available in an exquisite setting by Kirby Shaw. The essence of this very moving, emotional ballad, with its haunting melody and tender lyrics, is beautifully captured with word painting and lush harmonies. Guaranteed to create a moment of sheer magic in your concert. The breathtaking ballad "Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" from The Lion King has a sonorous setting for a cappella ensembles. "Under The Sea' is the showstopper from The Little Mermaid in a dynamite a cappella rendition by the incomparable Kirby Shaw. SSAA
| 4812 SHEET MUSIC $8.98 |
 | From A Distance (arr.
Mac Huff) SSAA SSAA a cappella |
"I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" is a whimsical gem for female voices and will captivate your audiences. Kirby's exquisite arrangement of this classic song lets each section blossom with a turn at the melody. Mac Huff's arrangement of Bette Midler's #1 pop hit "From A Distance" has powerful lyrics and a timeless melody that will create an unforgettable concert moment. Magical! Michele Weir's arrangements of "Rock-A-Bye Baby" is a smooth jazz delight and the vocal jazz standard "Java Jive"gets a great a cappella treatment with the Kirby Shaw touch! Still swings!
| 2372 SHEET MUSIC $6.98 |
 | Lullaby, Goodnight My Angel (Billy
Joel), arr. Kirby Shaw SSAA a cappella |
Kirby Shaw's exquisite arrangements of two Billy Joel ballads "And So It Goes" and "Lullaby", one of the most poignant and beautiful songs of the '90s, are simply stunning. The moving lyrics and soaring vocals of the Josh Groban classic "You Raise Me Up" will inspire all who hear it and powerful poetry, deep emotion, warm choral textures are all highlights of the Sarah McLachlan hit "Angel", now in an expressive a cappella setting. Haunting!
| 4813 SHEET MUSIC $6.95 |
 | This Is My
Father's World (arr. Andrea Ramsey) SSAA a cappella |
"This Is My Father's World" - This favorite hymn has been tastefully arranged for 4-part women's a cappella voices. Singers will enjoy the interesting lines, and listeners will celebrate a new arrangement of this classic hymn. In keeping with Sister Rosetta Tharpe's stylistic blend, this arrangement of "Heaven Somewhere " has a funky doo-wop flavored middle section that reminds us just how many different rock styles go back to the gospel source. This fresh treatment of the timeless "The Water Is Wide" allows for solos, duets and all voices in a largely homophonic setting. Strong harmonies with additional new lyrics add a positive and uplifting message. "Prayer" is a powerful and moving work and includes the traditional Kyrie Eleison.
| 9195 SHEET MUSIC $7.95 |
 | Candle On The Water
(Pete's Dragon), arr. Kirby Shaw SSAA a cappella |
"Candle On The Water" is a simply breath-taking setting for women's voices and "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay" is a soulful a cappella rendition of the 1968 #1 pop hit by Otis Redding that's great for pop and jazz groups. From the Beatles' 1966 hit movie and single "Yellow Submarine" is a colorful, fun arrangement and Kirby Shaw does a wonderful job with the beautiful "Somewhere Out There" from American Tail.
| 9209 SHEET MUSIC $6.95 |
 | Embraceable You arr. Kirby Shaw SSAA a cappella |
Kirby Shaw's tradition for creating exceptional a cappella ballads continues with this wonderful arrangement of the Gershwin classic "Embraceable You." Showcase your singers with this very special arrangement! The 1978 movie Ice Castles featured a musical score by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager. This wonderful ballad " Through the Eyes of Love " lives on and has been recorded by artists the world over. Kirby Shaw uses his exceptional arranging skill to bring us this very special arrangement. Don't miss this one! Kirby Shaw presents a lush a cappella arrangement of "The Rose" the beautiful song made popular by Bette Midler in the film of the same name. The classic Vincent Youman song " Without a Song" has delighted audiences for decades and has been recorded by artists of every genre. Kirby Shaw has added his superior arranging talent to provide us with a truly wonderful new arrangement.
| 9210 SHEET MUSIC $8.50 |
 | Star Spangled
Banner, arr. Barry Talley SSAA a cappella |
"America the Beautiful" and "The Star Spangled Banner" are two of our nation's most beloved patriotic songs. Here we offer a practical and well-crafted selection of top-notch a cappella arrangements for women's voices. These arrangements are distinctive settings of America's national anthem and are an excellent choice for many performance and civic events.
| 9413 SHEET MUSIC $4.95 |
 | Danny Boy, (Ireland)
arr. Phillip Lawson SSAA a cappella |
Beautiful lyric lines and warm harmonies are the centerpiece of the stunning a cappella setting of the beloved Irish folk melody "Danny Boy" and this work is sure to leave your listeners spellbound! A colorful and lively Scottish ballad "Geordie" and tells the tale of Lady Ann, gone to Edinburgh to save her man Geordie from wrongful execution. Each of the four vocal parts has its chance to sing! The second selection "Whitest Stockings" is from a set of Five Latvian Folk Songs, this song tells of a young woman picking the whitest of garden roses for a wreath. Its rhythmic 2/4 is playful, with off-the-beat accents strewn in and the melody line weaving through the four-part women's arrangement. Featured in the 2001 National ACDA concert, this makes a fine festival or competition selection. Moderately difficult. The a cappella classic "Kumbaya" starts with a vocal rhythm pattern behind a solo, gradually building in intensity into a duet, a trio and finally a triumphant SSAA 4th verse. All the parts have interesting vocal lines, the drama is constant and the lyrics are inspiring – a unique and powerful arrangement! "Scarborough Fair" is one of the most famous of British folk songs and with good reason which this arrangements showcases and the "Three Flower Swongs" are American classics and these arrangements are published by the Library of Congress. Showcase your group's talents with a wordly touch.
| 9211 SHEET MUSIC $11.95 |
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SSAA a cappella |
This eclectic collection contains six diverse gems for female singers. "Freedom Come"is in the style of a South African freedom song: creating an atmosphere in which hope can increase, healing can occur, and connections to our common humanity can be strengthened. "Waly, Waly" is a masterful setting of a well-loved, Scottish ballad that is rich in harmonic texture. "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" is a beautiful arrangement of an American folk hymn written for the Brigham Young University Women's Chorus. "Melodijas" is a Latvian text by J. Sudrabkalns wherein musical concepts become metaphors for the complexities of life. Peteris Barisons's arrangement enhances the meaning of the text while simultaneously evoking rich, warm tone and expressive delivery. "Sulle Mulle" features Barbershop-style singing, composed by Alo Ritsing, esteemed teacher, composer and conductor at the Heino Eller Music School in Estonia. Finally, "Wana Baraka" is a popular, religious Kenyan song, arranged by Shawn Kirchner to express the quality of joy and improvisation that comes with spontaneous music-making.
| 9457 SHEET MUSIC $8.95 |
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Mellifluous Samoan lull words, like "manulele" (bird), and "suamalie," (sweet) are the basis for the hypnotic lullaby of repeated and recombined pentatonic patterns, titled 'Malolo.' Accessible to average choirs, this piece, with its subtle rhythmic interest and carefully crafted dynamic changes, is rewarding for more advanced choirs as well. The "macho march" setting of the Israeli pioneer song, 'Artsa Alina,' makes fine use of rapid alternation between unisons and vigorous chords. This one is a rouser! The Hebrew text is phonetically underlaid, with full Hebrew text and translation, with prononciation guide, included. Because 'K’wae-jina ching-ching nah-neh' builds on repeating short verses and refrains, this song of warning and complaint is accessible to western singers. Suggestions for performance alternatives give additional flexibility.The Korean text is underlaid phonetically, with full Korean text and translation, and guides to pronunciation, given as well. The haunting melody of 'Shenandoah' is variously placed against pedal points, with unison phrase closings, in the alto line, and at close imitation, to give the acoustic feeling of the singers' listening and longing for the sound of the beloved. Lush voicing and the subtle rhythmic texture of the choral accompaniment highlight the simple appeal of 'Suo Gan.' With full Welsh text and phonetic rendition underlaid in the score, and word-by-word and prose translations.
| 9497 SHEET MUSIC $8.95 |
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Beautiful lyric lines and warm harmonies are the centerpiece of Philip Lawson's stunning a cappella setting 'Danny Boy'. This work is sure to leave your listeners spellbound! 'Geordie' is a colorful and lively Scottish ballad telling the tale of Lady Ann, gone to Edinburgh to save her man Geordie from wrongful execution. Each of the four vocal parts has its chance to sing! In 'Celtic Lullaby,' english composer David Fanshawe has crafted a song of delicate beauty and rich nuance based on a traditional Celtic melody. May be performed for Christmas and other concert programs. The beautiful 'Irish Blessing' text is creatively set in an expressive a cappella original work by Audrey Snyder.
| 9514 SHEET MUSIC $5.95 |
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SSAA a cappella |
The treatment of the classic spiritual 'Wade In The Water" by Kirby Shaw includes the elements that always seem to “work”: a soulful solo, supportive choral parts that have their own interest, and new verses that are seamless in the story. Designed to showcase that special soloist in your choir, "Down By The Riverside" gets an upbeat a cappella treatment that allows for an optional audience sing-/snap-along. John Newton's famous and beloved hymn "Amazing Grace" is perhaps one of the most well-known song in the world. This traditional setting will surely have a profound effect on your singers and audiences. Hold on to your choir robes! The invigorating a cappella adaptation of "Sinner Man", one of the great traditional spirituals, will bring your audience to their feet! Uplifting lyrics, fun-to-sing melodies and a unique form of "Stand On The Rock" will make this new original spiritual an instant hit – “smack dab in the middle of the spirit zone”!
| 9013 SHEET MUSIC $8.95 |
 | Wade in the Watah (arr. Ysaye
Barnwell) SSAA a cappella |
Ysaye Barnwell is a member of Sweet Honey in the Rock and the unique stylings and vocal techniques of that famed ensemble are evident in this piece. "Wade in the Watah" borrows from another spiritual, Done Made My Vow, and references the great Harriet Tubman as freedom’s guide. The incredible “train effects” are amazing. The broad range of this piece, which occasionally divides into six-part treble, covers the full spectrum from low D to high B! A most impressive entry for contest, festival, or worship. Wade in the Watah will leave listeners in awe! Energetic and electric, this dynamic arrangement of the familiar spiritual, "This Little Light of Mine", will become a favorite of singers and audiences, alike. Tight harmonies and playful syncopation make this piece so much fun, it seems effortless. Altos will love their moment in the spotlight with instructions such as “chesty and raucous,” and each vocal part gets its own time to shine. A great concert, contest, or festival selection. Heard here is “Muse,” Cincinnati’s Womens Choir, Catherine Roma, conductor. " Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" - Rich, chromatic harmonies and a bluesy accompaniment support a fabulous soprano or tenor solo in this mournful spiritual. Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child has long been a favorite of choirs and soloists alike, and this soulful arrangement has something for everybody.
| 9296 SHEET MUSIC $7.95 |
 | Down in the Valley to Pray, arr.
Michael Cleveland SSAA a cappella |
'Down in the Valley to Pray' was featured in the film 'O Brother Where Art Thou?' (only it was titled 'Down in River to Pray'), workers in a field sang the song with great fervor as they swung their hoes plowing the land. The song is African-American in origin, perhaps with some Appalachian influence due to the use of the pentatonic scale. The piece should be sung with great energy, with an ever-strong pulse on the first beat of the measure. The ever-popular spiritual, 'Wade in the Water' is especially fun to sing in this arrangement. It lends itself to accompaniment well, or it can be sung a cappella. The great 3 part harmony mixed with the very expressive dynamics make it very fun to sing. The wonderful melody hardly needs decoration. At times, indeed, it seems that harmony merely gets in its way. This arrangement is intended to highlight the tune's effectiveness through its simple and straightforward persentation. With the possible exception of a slight slowing in the final few measures, the piece should remain in tempo thorughout, and dynamics should err on the side of comfortably soft. 'The 'river' figure should remain a background murmur with little or no change in dynamic. Joan Szymko's 'Amazing Grace' is very exciting, there isn't a boring line in any voice part. 'Simple Gifts' is one of 12.000 songs composed by the Shakers during the middle of the nineteenth century. Thought to be written by Shaker Elder Joseph Brackett, the song was both an instruction for like as well sa an instruction for dancing. This arrangement starts out unison before breaking off into glorious 4 part women's harmonies.
| 9458 SHEET MUSIC $7.95 |
 | Grace SSAA a cappella |
American Angels
is the diary of Anonymous 4's first journey to the roots of
Anglo-American spiritual vocal music. It includes 18th-century psalm
settings and fuging tunes from rural New England, 19th century folk
hymns and camp revival songs from the rural South, and gospel songs
originating in the Northeastern cities and adopted in the late 19th
Century by rural Southerners. Also included are the charts from some of
their other recordings. SSAA
| 9545 SHEET MUSIC $9.95 |
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The Gate of the Year, by Eleanor Daley SSA a cappella |
'The Gate of the Year' was commissioned by the Alliance for Arts and
Understanding for the 2004 Alliance World Festival, with uplifting text
by Minnie Louise Haskins, and complemented by a simple Latin chorus,
this work offers a powerful showcase for female voices. 'Lullaby from a
Child' is a lovely setting of an original poem celebrating motherhood,
which is also appropriate for Christmas. It would mesh well with a
concert or service of carols. In keeping with Sister Rosetta Tharpe's
stylistic blend,'Heaven Somewhere' has a funky doo-wop flavored middle
section that reminds us just how many different rock styles go back to
the gospel source.
| 9518 SHEET MUSIC $6.95 |
 | This Morning SSA a cappella |
"A bright girl, a jungle girl, shining quick as a snake" is the gutsy narrator of 'This Morning.' The voices have strong, syncopated rhythmic figures on "nn" and "la" sounds, and slide upward on "girl" for well-crafted—and enjoyable—instrumental effects. In 'To My Girls,' the poet tells her four graceful, nearly grown daughters. Reflective homophonic sections tell the mother's hopes. They alternate with ostinato patterns of simmering energy, reflecting the dancing excitement of four girls ready to burst forth, out into the world. The most percussive of the set, 'Sisters' features schoolyard-style partnered handclap patterns for singers in pairs. That's in addition to finger snaps, and cymbal, brush, and sticks-on-the-rim vocal percussion effects, all painting a lively picture of the "very same place" that "you and me," sisters, come from.
| 9476 SHEET MUSIC $6.95 |
 | A Welcome SSA a cappella |
The part song is back! These settings of lesser-known English and American secular poems are new gems for the repertoire, with sensitive text setting and lovely choral sound.
| 9499 SHEET MUSIC $6.95 |
 | Over Hill, Over Dale SSAA a cappella |
Clear-textured settings of the fairies' songs from A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Tempest, these songs are lavishly effective in their text setting, harmony, rhythm, and dynamics. The beauty of sound of women's voices shines through these pieces. First published in 1897.
| 9477 SHEET MUSIC $4.95 |
 | Hope
Is the Thing With Feathers |
This five-movement major addition to the repertoire for women’s chorus has widely differing voicings and textures. All the movements use Emily Dickinson’s domestic images--bees, birds, balls of yarn--to express hopes and fears relating to the future and the past. Movement 1, 2, 4 and 5 are accompanied, Movement 3 is A Cappella.
| 9498 SHEET MUSIC $5.95 |
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Three Ways To Vacuum Your House - Part I SSA a cappella |
These original pieces by the highly regarded Stephen Hatfield incorporates a multiplicity of multicultural influences, from Peru to Scotland. The text is a sequence of nonsense syllables, imitating the humming and muttering one does during housework. The first movement explores various hemiola patterns culminating in vocalized drum patterns modeled on Arabic and Indian traditions. The second movement, whose slow groove is derived from Reggae, incorporates tonalities and scale structures from Brazil and Lebanon. The final movement starts in Peru, and works upward through Latin America only to discover a hitherto unexplored Mexican/Scottish border! Lots of fun to both teach and sing!
| 9081 SHEET MUSIC $5.95 |
Designed to be introductory primers for high school or other beginning groups, the Contemporary A Cappella Association Songbooks nonetheless adhere to a fine musical standard (unlike some beginning arrangements, which can be watered down and unsatisfying). There are informative performance notes and recommendations for transposing parts, to permit performance by all male or female ensembles. In addition, a discography suggests definitive recordings of these popular songs, which can help facilitate the learning process and educate the ear. Easy to use, the CASA songbooks are an excellent resource.
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Always Be My Baby SSAA a cappella
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 | A Natural
Woman SSAA a cappella
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 | Call Me SSAA A Cappella |
Four fun songs suitable for all. Includes Debbie Harry's (Blondie) pop hit "Call Me", the big hit for Betty Everett "The Shoop Shoop Song", The Everly Brothers classic "When Will I Be Loved" and the bound-to-please audience grabber "The Loco_Motion" which was an early hit as songwriter for Carole King.
| 9407 SONGBOOK $2.95 |
 | Hit Me
With Your Best Shot SSAA A Cappella |
More great pop hits that are becoming standards which also translate very well to a cappella treatments. Pat Benetar reached the top 10 with "Hit Me With Your Best Shot' and ""Let's Hear It For The Boy" from the movie "Footloose" was another big seller. Lisa Loeb has developed a sterling reputation as a great contemporary singer/songwriter and this arrangement by Deke Sharon of her "Stay" is a true delight.
| 9406 SONGBOOK $2.95 |
 | Shuffle Off To Buffalo arr.Marion
Linton SSAA A Cappella |
This arrangement of "Shuffle Off To Buffalo" takes the listener on a captivating journey by train from a Buffalo of the 40's to one of the 90's. Equipped with train sounds and humorous quotes, this Warren/Dubin tune is lively and fun to sing. Each chorus is introduced with a rubato verse which creates a pleasing contrast. "Longing for My Love" is a composition in the style of Take Six, but much easier to learn. Surprising jazz harmony changes on uh-syllables. Very contemplative and a nice change for a normally vacuous repertoire. "Blame it On My Youth" is in the style of Autumn Leaves with notated vocal jazz improvisation part. In this emotional jazz ballad the lyrics tell of longing while two loving people are apart. "Remember Me" is a beautiful SSAA a cappella ballad. Although it is a harmonically lush arrangement, it is very singable.
| 9015 SHEET MUSIC $11.98 |
 | Bye, Bye Blackbird (Peggy Lee)
arr. April Arabian Tini Level 3/4 SSAA A Cappella |
An a cappella, medium swing version of the great standard " Bye, Bye Blackbird" arranged especially for four-part women's voices. The arrangement features a special introduction, tag and open improvisation section. Playing with melody and rhythm, the arrangement offers a fun challenge to singers and promises to be a hit with audiences. Requires wide ranges (E below middle C for Alto II, and high C for Soprano I). "I Can Dream, Can't I?" is from the composers of the standard, "I'll Be Seeing You", this beautiful 1937 ballad moves between lush harmonies and flowing counterpoint. It is richly texutred, yet accessible to most groups. "Send In The Clowns: is the hauntingly beautiful ballad from Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music is arranged for four female voices. Unusual text painting devices are used to highlight the lyrics as well as tongue-in-cheek circus music. The arrangement will provide a challenge for the female group who seeks a unique setting of this wonderful show tune.
| 4772 SHEET MUSIC $9.98 |
 | Give Me the Simple Life (arr. Dave
Cross) SSAA A Cappella |
Sung either soli or solo, the front section of 'Give Me the Simple Life' really sets up this chart for success. A written-out bass solo leads into an a cappella SSAA quartet feature that is 'a real gas!' Back to the bridge, on through a key change to the classic Basie "Splanky" ending. Suitable for contest or concert. Freytag's latin version of 'Summertime' will be fun for the singers and the audience. 'Playrooms' is an a cappella jazz waltz, that will set a gentle tone in your program. The text, written by Jackie Farrell, describes the beauty of young children and of the simple joys often forgotten by adults. 'Queen of Hearts' is a playful, easy to sing yet very full sounding version of this repeated pop and country top ten hit. The lead moves from part to part, giving the upper three parts each a chance to sing the melody. The alto 2 "bass line" features plenty of lyrics and countermelodies as well. 'I Remember Clifford,' a classic Benny Golson tune, is set here for female voices and a torch-style soloist. The tribute to jazz great and trumpet player, Clifford Brown, has remained a jazz standard since first introduced. The lush harmonies provide a beautiful setting for Golson's tribute. The soloist has freedom to sing the line as written or develop her own solo line.
| 9375 SHEET MUSIC $14.95 |
 | How About You?
(Clooney) arr. Roger Treece Level 4 SSAA A Cappella |
"How About You". This a cappella tour-de-force is designed to feature a quartet or the entire choir. This vocal adaptation of the Rosemary Clooney/Hi-Lo's recording will challenge the most adept vocalists and will likewise impress the haughtiest self-proclaimed vocal jazz aficionado. "For All We Know" is a lush four-voice a cappella ballad for soprano soloist. Written for and performed by UNC's SUS 4. The inclusion of the verse at the end is inspired by Mark Murphy's rendition. "Cielito Lindo" is a traditional tune with very unusual rhythm approach. Tempo: breakneck. Requires good, strong sopranos. This intense rubato arrangement of the Rogers & Hart classic " My Funny Valentine", though accessible to an upper-level high school SSAA group with some jazz experience, is challenging and muscially rewarding enough for the collegiate ensemble as well. Ranges are moderate: Soprano I extends up to F5, Alto II down to Bb3, keeping the harmonies close. A soprano solo is featured in the bridge over a three-part background, leading to a dramatic high point at "Stay, little Valentine, stay!" Suggestions for breaths, expressive markings and dynamics are detailed in the score.
| 4773 SHEET MUSIC $11.98 |
 | Try A Little
Tenderness - Dave Cross SSAA A Cappella |
A warm and beautiful melody with poignant lyrics set in a sensitive, a cappella arrangement makes 'Try A Little Tenderness' a festival or concert favorite. The lyrics and melody to 'Draw Me A Circle' have an almost child-like simplicity. Setting it within the framework of a harmonically sophisticated arrangement has created a lovely and poignant piece. It is a cappella, rubato and features a fairly lengthy soprano solo. 'Sounds Like Fun' is a short and sweet showpiece. It is part ballad, part rhythmic masterpiece. The hot chords and flashy vocal moves eloquently, but not difficultly, to the very end. This chart is sure to be enjoyed by all those who sing it or just listen to it! 'Nina Never Knew' is an expressive and sensitive ballad setting with a beautiful, lyric melody. Medium difficult, but well worth the effort!
| 4774 SHEET MUSIC $8.98 |
 | The Sound Of Silence -
Simon & Garfunkel arr. Deke Sharon SSAA A Cappella |
This close harmony version of the Simon and Garfunkel classic "The Sound Of Silence" works well for beginning groups looking for interesting material, or advanced groups interested in a beautiful mood piece allowing for emotional interpretation. Mixing close harmony with arpeggiated textures, this arrangement allows each voice a turn with the solo line, and plenty of opportunity for rubato and expressive dynamics. This upbeat finger snappin' pop version of the doo-wop classic " Rockin' Robin" will add some spark (and tweet) to your repertoire without being too difficult. The solo moves from part to part, allowing every singer a chance in the spotlight. "Goodbye Old Paint" is a delightful western classic using modern harmonies and approach and "I Don't Know Why I Love You Like I Do" is a ballad of the 40's in block harmonies. The tempo is medium. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" is one of the many great Ellington songs, arranged here for treble voices. The singers can feel free to alter the scat if it works better that way. "Silent All These Years". Tori Amos broke onto the music scene with this introspective ballad, and this arrangement captures all of the original's delicate moodiness. The background voices weave smooth patterns and ring warm chords. This is an excellent showcase for an expressive soloist (can either be a soprano or alto 1). SSSAA a cappella (4 part with solo).
| 4775 SHEET MUSIC $15.98 |
 | There Is A
Balm In Gilead |
Most known for her singing with and musical compositions performed and recorded by Sweet Honey In The Rock, Dr. Barnwell has composed and arranged music appearing on 10 recordings on the Rounder, Flying Fish, Earthbeat!/Warner and Music For Little People Labels and has been a commissioned composer on numerous and varied dance, choral, film, and video.
| 9441 SHEET MUSIC $6.95 |
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The beautiful choral writing of Javier Busto speaks to the heart. His “Ave Maria” is one of the great works, which permits a choir to perform to the fullest, emotionally as well as technically. A fine choice for a festival program. Composed for the Tapiola Choir, the theme for “For The Peace”, describes in its three sections how provocation and violence are turned into understanding and peace. The Lord Is My Shepherd is an equally brilliant setting of the 23rd Psalm. Magnificat is perfect for your Children's Choir Christmas program!
| 9085 SHEET MUSIC $6.98 |
 | Laudate Dominum |
The popular latin text 'Laudate Dominum,' is brought to life in Javier Busto's brilliant setting. The graceful setting of 'Salve Regina' highlights the beauty of the female voice. For ambitious choirs, it would be an excellent concert or competition choice. The beautiful setting of 'Pupule Meus' will be enjoyed equally by the singers and audience alike!
| 9086 SHEET MUSIC $5.98 |
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Maying (Morley) April is in my Mistress' face (Morley) Sing we and chant it (Morley) My Bonny Lass (Morley) Shoot, false love, I care not (Morley) Dainty, fine, sweet nymph (Morley) Flora gave me fairest flowers (Wilbye) Adieu, sweet Amarillis (Wilbye) Grace my lovely ones, fair beauties (Weelkes) I thought that Love had been a boy (Byrd) Let go, why do you stay me (Bennett) The Silver Swan (Gibbons) Rest, sweet nymphs (Pilkington) In the delightful, pleasant groves (Purcell) Matona, lovely maiden (di Lasso) I know a young maiden wondrous fair (di Lasso) O eyes of my beloved (di Lasso) My heart doth beg you'll not forget (di Lasso) Gay little Nymph (Regnard One smiling summer morning (Verdelot) To woodland glades I must fare (Tessier) Coletta (Gevaert) Spring returns (Marenzio) So well I know who's happy (Vecchia) You defy me, my beloved foe (Giovanelli) Cloud Messengers (Cui) Radiant stars, above the mountains glowing (Nocturne) |
"The A Cappella Singer" books, of which this is the second,
are designed to bring much of this music in most engaging variety and
excellence into schools, colleges, universities, clubs, communities and
homes. While the other books in this series are designed for mixed
voice, this book is designed for female voices, containing Madrigals and
Ayres with all their grace, wit and lyrical charm; the ineffably lovely
and truly religious music of Bach, Brahms and other composers nearer our
own times; and fine arrangements of folk songs: this is an endlessly
rich field containing most of the best choral music in the world.
SSAA
| 9050 SONGBOOK $12.98 |
 | Advent |
The two volumes Anthems for Choirs 2 and 3 form a comprehensive collection for soprano and alto voices ranging from the 13th century to the present day. They are suitable for cathedral, church, school, women's, girls', and boys' choirs. Volume 2 is devoted to unison and two-part anthems whilst Volume 3 comprises anthems in three or more parts and a set of five introits. Four new anthems have been specially commissioned from David Lord, John Rutter, Robert Sherlaw Johnson, and Phyllis Tate. With the exception of Christmas (most choir libraries already contain music for this festival) all seasons of the Church's year are represented in the collection. There are 24 anthems in each book.
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 | Introits Alleluia Psallat Quam Pulcra Es O Vos Omnes Ave Regina Caelorum O Crux Benedicta O Dommine Jesu Christe Surgens Jesu Two Canons Im Himmelreich In Praise Of God Veni, Creator Hymn To The Virgin O Bone Jesu Psalm 13 Psalm 150 Song Of The Sun Good - Nature To Animals Christ The Lord Is Risen Again Anthem For The Trinity |
Anthems For Choirs Volume 3 is comprised of
anthems in three or more parts and a set of five introits. Four new
anthems have been specially commisioned from David Lord, John Rutter,
Robert Sherlaw Johnson, and Phyllis Tate. With the exception of
Christmas all seasons of the church's year are represented in the
collection. There are 24 anthems included in this volume.
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A Babe So Tender - Old Flemish Carol. But the Lord is Mindful of His Own - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Deck Thyself, my Soul, With Gladness - Johann Cruger/Johann Sebastian Bach Ding-Dong! Merrily on High - French Air: Branle De l'Official Father Eternal - Cesar Franck From God Shall Naught Divide Me - Johann Sebastian Bach Glory to God - Giovanni Pieruigi da Palestrina. God is a Spirit - Wiliam Sterndale Bennett God our Father, Lord of Heaven (Tantum Ergo) - Jose Maria Beobide Good Christian Men, Rejoice - Ancient German Carol. He Shall Feed His Flock - Georg Friedrich Handel Holy, Holy, Holy! - Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovski . How Beautiful are the Feet - Georg Friedrich Handel Jesus Christ is Risen Today Jesu, Holy Spirit - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Let All Things Now Living - Traditional Lift Thine Eyes to the Mountains - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending - W. Owen Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming - 16th Century Melody Long Hast Thou Stood, O Church of God - Ludvig M. Lindeman O For a Heart to Praise my God - Orlando Gibbons O Holy Jesu - Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina O Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly - Johann Sebastian Bach. O Sacred Head now Wounded - Hans Leo Hassler Praise the Lord! Franz Joseph Haydn Rejoice in the Lord Alway - Henry Purcell The King of Love my Sheperd is - Ancient Irish Hymn The Spacious Firmament - Franz Josef Haydn Thou Knowest, Lord - Henry Purcell Turn Thee, again, O Lord - Thomas Attwood . Up, up! My Heart, With Gladness - Johann Cruger We Gather Together (Prayer of Thanksgiving) - Netherlands Folk Song We Give Thee but Thine Own. What Child is This? - English Melody Where Are Those Who Long Have Striven - Franz Peter Schubert Ye Sons and Daughters of the King - Franz Liszt Ye That Have Spent the Silent Night - Nikolaus Hermann Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones |
The anthems in this book have been chosen from the best religious music of many churches, countries, and centuries. Since the amount of good church music composed for women’s voices is practically negligible, the book contains for the most part traditional airs and carols newly harmonized, arrangements of music composed originally for mixed voices, and a few judiciously selected songs originally composed for solo voice, to which choral parts have been added. There are included a number of anthems intended to be sung without accompaniment and simple enough for a young choir’s first venture into a cappella singing. Accompaniments are provided, but are marked FOR REHEARSAL ONLY, and directors are urged to let their choirs experience the delight and growth that comes from this kind of singing, and never to doubt their ability to undertake it.
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Ah, Holy Jesus Cold December's Winds Were Stilled Come, Gracious Spirit For The Beauty Of The Earth How Can I Keep From Singing The King Of Love My Shepard Is Many In One My Soul's Been Anchored In The Lord Nunc Dimittis O Splendor Of God's Glory Bright Oh, Mary, Don't You Weep Tears Will Dry Thou Shalt Know Him Three German Carols When I Survey The Wondrous Cross |
The Augsburg Choirbook
for Women offers diverse musical selections for choirs of all ages and
abilities from high school through adult. The high quality and yet
accessible music in this volume will be useful to church, college and
community choirs. The volume contains a cappella settings as well as
gospel settings with piano and voicings from unison to SSAA. Composers
include Nancy Grundahl, Carolyn Jennings, Anne Krentz Organ and Bruce
Trinkley. This will be a wonderful addition to a choral library..
SSAA
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 | Alleluia SSAA A Cappella |
Five choral works by one of the master's of 20th century American choral music. Randall Thompson’s "Alleluia" - since 1940, this classic of classics has become one of the nation’s most-often performed choral works. Rare is the church, school, community, or professional choir that has not sung it. The masterful construction and simplicity of text (Alleluia, Amen) make the Alleluia suitable for almost any choir for almost any occasion. "The Gate of Heaven" was composed for the dedication of the Jessie Ball duPont Chapel, Hollins College, Virginia, 1959. It is particularly suitable for the dedication of religious buildings. "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep" In response to a complaint from his students about having to use Latin texts, Dr. Thompson composed this motet at the blackboard for his class in modal counterpoint. The text is the familiar bedtime prayer from The New England Primer. "Pueri Hebraeorum" was composed in 1928 for the Wellesley College Choir, when the enrollment grew to twice the size the chancel could accommodate. The choirs sang back and forth from opposite ends of the chapel. Jacob Handl's Haec Dies had suggested the pattern for eight-part chorus. The voice parts may be doubled by two quartets of similar instruments. The text is in Latin. Particularly suitable for Palm Sunday. "Rosemary", the name of Thampson's daughter, was commission by the Women's University Glee Club of New York and is based on a cycle of American verse. Any one of these compositions would make an interesting and rewarding addition to a women's choir repertoire.
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 | Sing We and Chant It (Thomas Morley
arr. Russell Robinson) SAA a cappella |
New for SSA! Russell Robinson has now adapted this widely performed madrigal "Sing We and Chant It" for treble choirs. It's superbly reduced to preserve the harmonic and melodic structure of the original 5-part work. The quintessential madrigal, it features dynamic variations, much repetition for quick learning, and an open score for easy reading. Russell Robinson has adapted "Fire, Fire", one of Thomas Morley's most enduring madrigals, for 3-part voices, just right for today's young and developing choirs. The independent vocal lines make it an excellent learning piece and a perfect "first madrigal" for any choir. "All Ye Who Love Music" was given its English text by Thomas Oliphant in 1837. This arrangement has been lowered one step from the original key of G major to F major. The soprano (Part 1) melody is basically the same; however, Parts II and III have been arranged iin such a way as to limit the range and for ease of singing, while retaining the sound and flavor of the original. As will all Renaissance madrigals, this piece should be sung lightly and lyrically. This trio of fresh, new, madrigals from Jay Althouse is a valuable addition to the choral repertoire SSA choirs. The first is in a traditional madrigal style, with a "fa la la" section and features and echo chorus. The second is lush and lovely, homophonic in nature, with a thought-provoking text. The third is up-tempo and includes an optional hand drum: it could be used as a processional or at a madrigal dinner. Use any or all of the three for concerts, contests, and adjudications.
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 | Jesu, Joy
of Man's Desiring Largo from Symphony No. 9 from "The New World" The Captive's Hymn Away In a Manger Cowley Carol Good King Wenceslas Hark The Herald Angel's Sing Pastoral Symphony from "Messiah" Sleep, Holy Babe The First Nowell Bolero Londonderry Air Minuet in G Prelude, Op. 28, No. 20 Auld Lang Syne Country Gardens Faery Song To a Wild Rose, from "Woodland Sketches" Allegro, From Sonata in C Major, K. 545 Andante Cantabile, Form String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11 Morning, from "Peer Gynt" Raindrops, Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15 |
These pieces of music came into being in a prison camp on Sumatra. The initial idea was Norah Chambers, and Margaret Dryburgh and her worked on the various pieces. Some they did together and others individually, depending on how well we could remember the original pieces of music. The idea was to bring singers together - Dutch, British, Australian - about thirty in all, to make music to uplift us and perhaps to bring some beauty and sanity. The music was written on odd bits of paper, mostly in pencil, and written as small as possible to save paper. It was difficult at first to sing without words, what sound to make, the tempo and the color. The One sound not used was "AH." It was too throaty. We found the best sounds were "Ne, Le." When notes had to be subg together, as in "Morning Sun," the sixteenth notes were not broken, but sung legato. The sounds used were "Le," with the accent on the first note of the sixteenth notes, such as humming was used when there was a solo singer as undercurrent to the melody. These are fascinating works with a real-life history of perservence and courage. A great addition to any concert.
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 | Magnificat anima mea SAA a cappella |
This multi-movement setting of the Song of Mary is a major contribution to the concert literature for women’s chorus. Commissioned by the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble in 2000, its exceptionally intelligent text setting and pure beauty of sound make this a work you will want to add to your repertoire. Two of the movements, “Et misericordia” and “Esurientes,” stand alone well as short anthems. Duration: 14 minutes. Latin, with full translation.
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 | Pyramid Lake SSAA a cappella |
This is that special collection of songs for your
special choir: a tonal, a cappella, double chorus tour de force of
minimalist techniques that sounds like...the desert! This piece repays
careful study: the conductor who helps the singers identify repeated
patterns, and the relation of each part to its counterpart in the other
chorus, will accelerate the learning process. Your reward is four
sections of differing programmatic effects, to be performed as one long
movement.
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 | Mountain Nights I (SSA div.) |
A fascinating and fun set of wordless songs by the Hungarian master.
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 | Ain'-A That Good
News! SSAA A Cappella |
William Levi Dawson, born in 1899, was educated at Tuskegee Institute, the Horner Institute of Fine Arts, and the American Conservatory, and wrote his own "Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony" in 1934. He began publishing and recording his arrangements of traditional African-American spirituals in 1955 and they are now considered to be some of the finest examples of the genre. Here are a selection of his finest works for unaccompanied female voices. Sing out Sisters! Recommended!
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 | I Wan' To Be Ready SSAA |
Here are a selection of his works with piano accompaniment. When they are as good as this we have to forgo our a cappella only policy!
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 | Breaths |
Long
awaited, the 20 arrangements contained herein are a joyous testimony to
the significance of this African-American female ensemble. Compiled and
edited by Ysaye M Barnwell, whose bass register and poignant
compositions are an integral component of the Sweet Honey character, the
songbook also includes performance notes, a discography and several
essays. The voice ranges vary, depending upon the arrangement, but are
typically five part, and reach down into the bass clef, notated as SATB
plus lead. Their songs are living and breathing entities, and the
texture of their sound requires flexibility. As said of Sweet Honey in
the foreword, by Harry Belafonte, "their melodies make the soul
sing!"
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The women's ensemble Libana performs music from around the world: African, Hawaiian, Native American, Rennaissance and Shaker are just some of the diverse groups represented in these rounds, chants and songs. Arranged for treble voices, with some harmony parts - though many are rounds or unison - these arrangements are simple enough for a beginning group to enjoy. They have been selected not only for their musical value, but also their historical merit and spiritual meaning as well.
 | Whatever Circles Comes from the Center Dark of the Moon Oh Mama Bakudala Summer Solstice I Have A Million Nightingales Bim Bam Learned of Angel V'asu Li Mikdash The Breeze at Dawn We All Come from the Goddess Yemaya Vem Kan Segla Er a la vo Night Goes Back Ise Oluwa Deep Peace |
This songbook features
all the arrangements of the songs from the same titled recording.
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 | It Joyed My Heart Ah, Comme C'est Chose Belle Sure As The Wind A River Of Birds Autumn Time Fly, Fly, Fly In May, That Lusty Season Lachen Full Moonlight Dance Kore Chant Ma Belle Sinkwanee Young Rider As I Mee Walked A Perfect Fire The Earth, The Air, The Fire, The Water A Circle Is Cast Mowtay The Earth Is Our Mother Ancient Mother Russian Lullaby Eyli Highter Round And Round Sisters, Now Our Meeting Is Over |
The 22 songs on the CD by the same name are here as well. All of the
songs are rounds or chants, with three of the chants including
additional harmony lines. As with "Fire Within" the collection
is appropriate for entry level groups as well as advanced women's
ensembles looking to add some deceptively simple material to their
repertoire. The songs are drawn from a diversity of cultures:
Renaissance France ("Ah, Comme C'est Chose Belle"), Native
American ("Mowtay," "The Earth is Our Mother,"
"Ancient Mother"), Israeli ("Eyli"), Eastern
European ("Russian Lullaby"), as well as recent works and folk
songs of unknown origins.
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 | Fire Within Hotaru Koi Treeplanter's Round Con El Viento Good Friend Kona Kai Opua I Ka Lai O Virgo Splendens Rise Up O Flame Neesa Lullaby Clear Horizon Ode To Contentment I Will Be Gentle With Myself Now I Walk In Beauty Be Like A Bird Lo Yisa Goy Kwaheri And She Will Rise |
The 18 songs on the CD
by the same name are all found within this songbook. Twelve of the songs
are rounds or chants, with the others largely three part harmony
settings. So this collection will be appropriate for womens' or girls'
groups looking for straightforward harmony settings of women-oriented
songs. While the songs are accessible to all levels of singers, we think
even advanced ensembles will find material here that will round out
their performances. The songs include Native American chants
("Neesa," "Now I Walk In Beauty"), two Renaissance
Spanish pieces ("O Virgo Splendens," "Con El
Viento"), a Swedish "Lullaby," and a Shaker hymn
"Ode to Contentment."
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Meet Me in the Lobby is a delightful collection of short, easy-to-follow arrangements - perfect for Sweet Adelines at all levels. åThe songs are familiar old standards which epitomize the barbershop style. åGreat barbershop tunes like Amazing Grace, Auld Lang Syne, Let Me Call You Sweetheart and Take Me Out To The Ball Game, along with a collection of popular tags, give all those regional weekend late night die-hards a åquick choice of repertoire. Meet Me in the Lobby is a great source for pick-up quartets, tag quartetting, warm-up songs, audience sing-alongs, woodshedding practice and much more.
Ain't She Sweet?, Amazing Grace, Auld Lang Syne, Down By
the Old Mill Stream, Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue, Gypsy Love Song, Heart
of My Heart, If I Had My Way, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Love's Old
Sweet Song, Tell Me Why, My Wild Irish Rose, Take Me Out to the Ball
Game, When You Wore a Tulip, Wait 'Til the Sun Shines, Anything Goes,
City of Refuge (Run, Run, Run), Last Night Was the End of the World, My
Melancholy Baby, Please Don't Give My Daddy No More Wine, The Sunshine
of Your Smile, When I Leave the World Behind, When It's Sleepy Time Down
South, Where the Black-Eyed Susan Grows
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Battle Hymn of the Republic - Judy West |
Some of the most accomplished arrangers of 4 part barbershop ladies voices have contributed to this fine collection.
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 | Ballin the
Jack |
Even the most seasoned of Sweet Adelines will enjoy these
ten, wonderful arrangements by Mary K. Coffman, a long-standing and
well-revered figure amongst lady barbershoppers. Mary joined Sweet
Adelines International in 1965, and served actively at both the regional
and international levels. She was a Certified Judge in the Music
category, a Certified Arranger, served on the International Board of
Directors and was in great demand as a chorus and quartet coach. She was
well-known as both a composer and arranger and this collection of songs
are a must have.
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