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Mary Goetze

Living in: United States

During her tenure at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Mary Goetze was instrumental in founding the Music in General Studies program and in creating and teaching such courses as Z100. She founded two choral programs that have continued past her retirement in 2007--the International Vocal Ensemble and the Indiana University Children's Choir.

Now as professor emerita, she continues to compose for choral groups, write articles and books, and travel to present lectures, workshops, and conduct honor choirs.

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Mary Goetze Choral Series

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Mary Goetze : Classic Folk Songs : SSA : Sheet Music Collection

Mary Goetze : Classic Folk Songs

Mary Goetze presents here a setting of the most familiar variant of this traditional folk ballad, "Scarborough Fair," in which two lovers make impossible requests of each other. The texture shifts from homophonic to imitative counterpoint. Brief dissonances created and resolved by stepwise progression of the accompanying voices reflect the bittersweetness of the text. "Hold the Wind," a simple yet stirring melody in the mixolydian mode, was sung by a blacksmith. The simple harmonization highlights the beauty of the melody. "Shenandoah" is set with very simple ideas which complement and support the motion of the beautiful melody. The accompanying voices can be learned quickly, for they sing like melodies and progress by step. "Old Joe Clark," a familiar fiddle tune of our American heritage is arranged in a playful setting which captures the flavor of the jocular text.

Songlist: Scarborough Fair, Hold The Wind, Shenandoah, Old Joe Clark

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Voicing: SSA | 9076b | Sheet Music Collection | $8.50 | A Cappella


Mary Goetze : Spirituals for Children's Choruses : Treble : Sheet Music Collection

Mary Goetze : Spirituals for Children's Choruses

"I'm Goin' Home" - Arranged with a simple and accessible vocal accompaniment that enhances the intense hope expressed in the text and melody. Stepwise contrapuntal melodic phrases and repeated harmonic patterns provide a carpet of vocal sounds for the inspiring melody. Builds to an effective climax in the coda with an unexpected harmonic turn. "Great Getting' Up Morning" - Choirs of all ages will enjoy this joyful melody, which expresses great optimism and anticpiation. The range of the lower countermelody is narrow enough to accommodate the early phases of boys changing voices or those with a narrow range. This song will be appropiate for older choirs of treble voices. "Give Way Jordan" - An imitative part and a lively counter-melody accompany the simple refrain of this spiritual, contrasted by the verse in which singing in parallel thirds is practiced.

Songlist: Give Way, Jordan, Sing Alleluia, Allelu, Great Gettin' Up Mornin'!, I'm Goin' Home on a Cloud

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Voicing: Treble | 9083b | Sheet Music Collection | $8.95 | A Cappella


Mary Goetze : Simply Sung : Treble : Songbook : 073999695335 : 49012148

Mary Goetze : Simply Sung

'Simply Sung' is a collection of a cappella arrangements for classroom use through which young singers can develop the ability to maintain a vocal part in a texture of two or more voices. Suitable for the classroom and for beginning treble choirs. It is a supplement to "Music for Children". The author is a Professor of Music at the Indiana University School of Music where she teaches music education courses and directs a vocal ensemble.

Songlist: Wade in the Water, My Good Old Man, Kol Dodi, There's a little wheel a-turnin' in my heart, Dodi Li, Shoo Fly, Shenandoah, The Ole Ark's a-moverin', Shine like a Star in the Morning, The Boll Weevil

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Voicing: Treble | 9438b | Songbook | $12.95 | A Cappella


Mary Goetze, Angela Broeker and Ruth Boshkoff : Educating Young Singers : Book & DVD : G-9205

Mary Goetze, Angela Broeker and Ruth Boshkoff : Educating Young Singers

Organized into three sections, Educating Young Singers offers strategies for integrating pedagogical and musical knowledge into your rehearsals that can help to lay a foundation for rewarding performances. Each section provides ideas, processes, demonstrations, and activities that will help promote singing and musicianship in young choristers and inspire you to find new ways to bring the joy of learning and performing music to the young people in your choirs.

Unit one-First Things First-addresses the steps taken prior to rehearsal including choosing repertoire, embracing the world of vocal music, learning the score, and developing conducting gestures. Unit two-The Toolbox-provides a vast array of pedagogical techniques and materials like tools for developing the voice, musical literacy, part-singing, and creativity. The final unit-Putting It All Together-offers suggestions for application such as presenting the songs, rehearsal planning, and dealing with choral challenges.

Songlist: Choosing Repertoire, Embracing the World of Music, Learning the Score, Developing Conducting Gestures, Tools For Vocal Development, Tools for Music Literacy, Tools for Teaching Part-Singing, Tools for Kindling Creativity, Presenting the Songs, Planning Rehearsals, Addressing Choral Chalenges

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4220b | Book & DVD | $39.95


Individual Folios

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A Zing-a Za : SSAA : Mary Goetze : Book & DVD : 48004083 : 073999488067

Mary Goetze : A Zing-a Za

The text of this Brazilian song and the three counter melodies are full of good humor. The rhythm and melody capture the flavor of this colorful culture, and will have immediate appeal to young singers and to conductors seeking a novelty number.

Country: Brazil

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004083


Ca' the Yowes : SA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004070 : 073999377231

Mary Goetze : Ca' the Yowes

In this setting, the haunting Scottish melody is accompanied by a simple countermelody that is played by the recorder and later sung. It provides an opportunity for young singers to gain vocal control over leaps, to develop a sense of phrasing, and to experience two-part singing in a contrapuntal texture. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Country: Scotland

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Voicing: SA | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004070


Canticos De Navidad : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004261 : 073999711516

Mary Goetze : Canticos De Navidad

Juan Orrego-Sala, a noted Latin American composer, is Professor Emeritis of Composition and Latin American Music at the Indiana University School of Music. This charming set of Christmas pieces reflects his native country, Chile, not only in the language, but in the characteristic rhythms and harmonies. The second of the three, Alleluya, can be extracted for year-round performance, and, although diminutive in length, deserves a place along side the well-known "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson with whom the composer studied.

Country: Chile

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004261


Christmas Bells : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004391 : 073999174991

Mary Goetze : Christmas Bells

Longfellow wrote the text, entitled Christmas Bells, in 1863. During that Christmas season, the poet's son was critically wounded in a war, and the text expresses his father's anguish over was and his longing for peace on earth. The message is as timely today as it was over 125 years ago.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004391


Da Pacem, Domine : SSAA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004007 : 073999540482

Mary Goetze : Da Pacem, Domine

This canon at the fourth has the simplest melodic material, which when combined in two and four voices achieves an interesting and contrapuntal effect. It can provide students an easy entrance into the flavor of the simple four-part music which sounds much more complex than it is.

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004007


Dormi Dormi : Unison : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48003968 : 073999080568

Mary Goetze : Dormi Dormi

If harp is not available, the accompaniment can be played by piano.

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Voicing: Unison | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48003968


Fire : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004254 : 073999452624

Mary Goetze : Fire

The poem which inspired this piece was written by a thirteen-year-old girl. In it, she expresses the power of fire, of its life-giving and life-consuming potential, in simple and clear form.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004254


For Now, I Know : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48019925 : 884088284237

Mary Goetze : For Now, I Know

A beautiful melody accompanied by a simple yet lush piano accompaniment, this work provides unique moments for singers to sing expressively and create a tender mood through dynamic contrasts. With a setting of the ancient children's prayer Now I lay me down to sleep in the middle, this song reassures us that we are loved, known, and never alone. With flute part. Duration: ca. 3:45.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48019925


Give Way, Jordan : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004003 : 073999367751

Mary Goetze : Give Way, Jordan

An imitative part and a lively counter-melody accompany the simple refrain of this spiritual, contrasted by the verse in which singing in parallel thirds is practiced.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004003


Great Gettin' Up Mornin'! : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004002 : 073999487978

Mary Goetze : Great Gettin' Up Mornin'!

Written mainly as SSA, this piece divides into 5 parts.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004002


Hold The Wind : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48003964 : 073999292817

Mary Goetze : Hold The Wind

Hold the Wind, a simple yet stirring melody in the mixolydian mode, was sung by a blacksmith. The simple harmonization highlights the beauty of the melody.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48003964


I Sing : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48021167 : 884088607531

Mary Goetze : I Sing

Composer Mary Goetze states that this song sprang from within me as she thought about the many directors ad teachers who have dedicated their lives to children's choirs and music education - thus enriching the lives of so many children through singing. The cascading vocal parts of the refrain that move predominantly by stepwise motion as well as the optional unison verses, contribute to the accessibility of this choral work. Duration: 4:30.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48021167


I'm Goin' Home on a Cloud : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004181 : 073999118094

Mary Goetze : I'm Goin' Home on a Cloud

Arranged with a simple and accessible vocal accompaniment that enhances the intense hope expressed in the text and melody. Stepwise contrapuntal melodic phrases and repeated harmonic patterns provide a carpet of vocal sounds for the inspiring melody. Builds to an effective climax in the coda with an unexpected harmonic turn.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004181


If : SA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48019923 : 884088284213

Mary Goetze : If

If freckles were lovely and day was night. In this fun, rhythmic piece for two-part treble choir with piano, the idea of what if? is contemplated. In the end, though, it's decided that things are probably best the way they are. Duration: 3:45.

Poetry By: e.e. cummings

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Voicing: SA | Sheet Music | $1.95 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48019923


Infant Holy : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48003969 : 073999167818

Mary Goetze : Infant Holy

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.65 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48003969


Kikkehihif : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48003950 : 073999149890

Mary Goetze : Kikkehihif

This short piece was written early in Schein's life and is typical of the Italian madrigal. The polyphonic writing offers each voice a melodic line to shape, and imitation to listen for the other voices. Kikkehihi is a rousing way to begin a program and to introduce the choir and audience to the charm of madrigals.

Country: Germany

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48003950


 : Unison : Mary Goetze : Johannes Brahms : Sheet Music : 48004291 : 073999967784

Mary Goetze : Marienwürmchen

Johannes Brahms delighted in the beauty of the folk songs of his homeland; he added artful accompaniments to them and arranged many for choirs.

Composer: Johannes Brahms

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Voicing: Unison | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004291


O Lovely Dove : SSAA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004456 : 073999129588

Mary Goetze : O Lovely Dove

In three sections, this piece employs overlapping legato entries marked by mild dissonance. This piece is a model of expressive writing and sung sensitively, will be moving both to audiences and performers.

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $1.70 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004456


Ode to Trees : 2-Part : Mary GoetzeMary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48019922 : 884088284206

Mary GoetzeMary Goetze : Ode to Trees

This Mary Goetze original takes the young voice into account with its smooth, accessible lines and supportive piano accompaniment. The text, while beautiful in its own right, takes on deeper meaning through some thoughtful text painting.

Arranger: Mary GoetzeMary Goetze

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48019922


Old Joe Clark : SSA : Mary Goetze : Traditional : Sheet Music : 48003965 : 073999773859

Mary Goetze : Old Joe Clark

This familiar fiddle tune of our American heritage is arranged in a playful setting which captures the flavor of the jocular text.

Composer: Traditional | Country: United States

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48003965


Scarborough Fair : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004182 : 073999318821

Mary Goetze : Scarborough Fair

Mary Goetze presents here a setting of the most familiar variant of this traditional folk ballad in which two lovers make impossible requests of each other. The texture shifts from homophonic to imitative counterpoint. Brief dissonances created and resolved by stepwise progression of the accompanying voices reflect the bittersweetness of the text.

Country: England

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004182


Shenandoah : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004069 : 073999577556

Mary Goetze : Shenandoah

This familiar song is set with very simple ideas which complement and support the motion of the beautiful melody. The accompanying voices can be learned quickly, for they sing like melodies and progress by step.

Country: United States

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004069


Sing Alleluia, Allelu : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48003966 : 073999472363

Mary Goetze : Sing Alleluia, Allelu

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48003966


Sing As The Prairie : 2-Part : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004489 : 073999346329

Mary Goetze : Sing As The Prairie

The text for Sing as the Prairie was written by John Neihardt, who was revered by Nebraskans as their poet laureate. Because his love of nature is evident in each phrase, the music incorporates the enchanting sounds of nature and the prairie.

Country: United States

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.65 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004489


The Piper : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48019089 : 073999999211

Mary Goetze : The Piper

Musical elements of the setting of this William Blake text, such as the piccolo in the Dorian mode and occasional open fifths at cadences evoke the life described in the poem. Available for 3-Part Treble and Piccolo. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $1.70 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48019089


We Are as One : SSAA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48019090 : 073999999341

Mary Goetze : We Are as One

This evocative setting reflects the relationship Native Americans have with the earth, animals and nature. Available for 4-Part Treble and SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 4:40.

Country: Native American

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $1.70 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48019090
Other Voicings: SATB


Wexford Carol : SSA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004271 : 073999071702

Mary Goetze : Wexford Carol

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004271


Wind on the Hill : Unison : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48004289 : 073999507157

Mary Goetze : Wind on the Hill

The vocal line flows forward in beautifully shaped phrases over the continuous motion in the piano accompaniment. The complementary movement of the soprano recorder line weaves in and out in a satisfyig counterpoint. The melody is delightfully singable and memorable; it will become a particular favorite of young singers. (1:30)

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Voicing: Unison | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48004289


Wink to the Little Baby : SA : Mary Goetze : Sheet Music : 48022506 : 884088670436

Mary Goetze : Wink to the Little Baby

This playful song was modeled after folk songs that play with our imagination and make us laugh. Bouncy, with a Scottish lilt, snippets of folksongs are woven into the accompaniment as each verse unfolds. Easily learned and fun to sing, it will be an excellent closer or encore piece! Duration: ca. 3:00.

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Voicing: SA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48022506

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