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Chervona Kalyna (The Red Viburnum) [level: Medium]
arr. Erica Glenn

RELEASED: September 2023

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1754 | duration: c. 2’57 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, clarinet

A lovely new treble setting of this well-known Ukrainian anthem where the red viburnum flower is shown as a symbol of Ukraine rising. First written in 1875, the song has recently gained renewed popularity among Ukrainians since the Russian invasion in 2022, and has been sung by people around the world in show of solidarity for Ukraine. Voiced for SSA choir with piano accompaniment and Bb Clarinet. The clarinet part is included in the octavo.

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Go, My Love (Siuil a Run) [level: Medium]
arr. Karen Marrolli | Kyle Pederson Choral Series

RELEASED: September 2023

voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1743 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano, opt. cello, violin

A lovely new take on a traditional Irish folk song, sung from the viewpoint of someone watching their love go off to war…“may you go safely, my darling.” For three-part treble choirs of all ages, with piano accompaniment, violin, and optional cello. The top line of the text in the score is a phonetic pronunciation for the ease of the singers, while the actual Gaelic text is underneath, making this easily singable. The soprano line includes several opportunities for optional solos or small group singing. A flowing piano accompaniment supports the voices throughout. Moderate ranges for all three voice parts make this arrangement both beautiful and accessible!

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Amezaliwa Tushangilie [level: Medium]
Robert J. Begisen

RELEASED: August 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1730 | duration: c. 3’58 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: optional drum

“Let’s Rejoice and Celebrate!” Feature a tenor soloist in this new original Christmas Carol by composer Robert Jim Begisen. Written in Kiswahili, and complete with a phonetic pronunciation guide and translation. Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this piece is great fun and quick to learn. Works well with mixed choirs of all levels and sizes; a cappella, SATB (no divisi) with optional drums (djembe and/or congas).

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Im Ein Ani Li [level: Easy]
Ross Fishman

RELEASED: August 2023

voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1751 | duration: 2'33 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: piano

A new introspective piece for Tenor-Bass choirs with an empowering message in Hebrew: “If I am not for myself, who will be for me?” Highly accessible ranges, repetitive and catchy vocal lines, and a supportive, stylish accompaniment. Tenor-Bass choirs will love singing and discussing the meaning of this piece. The Hebrew translation and pronunciation guide is included in the octavo.

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Lemoga Aming’a [level: Easy]
arr. David O. Akombo

RELEASED: August 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1749 | duration: c. 2'19 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: a cappella

A Spiritual Song from the Luo people of Kenya, Professor David Akombo has created a joyful and highly-accessible arrangement for a cappella SATB choirs. Perfect for developing voices and young ensembles, with conservative vocal ranges and many teachable moments. Fun to rehearse and perform, your choirs will want to sing this one again and again! A phonetic pronunciation guide and word-for-word translation of the Luo language is provided in the score by the arranger.

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L’Ennemi [level: Difficult]
Reed Criddle

RELEASED: August 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1735 | duration: c. 3’35 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

Lyrical and gorgeous, composer Criddle has created a stunning new French piece (“The Enemy”) for advanced mixed vocal ensembles. Perfect for contests and festivals, this is challenging but worth the work. An evocative piano accompaniment paired with soaring vocal lines that are set to a broody text by Charles Baudelaire make this an ideal piece to focus on ensemble artistry and to explore mental health in choral mélodie. Complete with an IPA pronunciation guide as well as word-for-word and poetic translations.

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Dobryi Vechir! (Good Night) [level: Easy]
Roman Yakub

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1725 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, opt. sleigh bells

A great new addition to any holiday concert! Translated as "Good Night" and "Happy Holidays", this original Ukrainian carol for mixed choirs with piano and optional sleigh bells is bursting with winter wonder and joyful holiday spirit! Accessible ranges for all, melodic, intuitive, and uplifting. A feel-good winter song for mixed choirs of any age!

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Salaam (Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu) [level: Medium]
Mosh Ben Ari, arr. Ross Fishman

RELEASED: March 2023

voicing: TBB | catalog number: SBMP 1707 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano, opt. djembe

Tenor-Bass choirs will have a blast singing this joyful Israeli Song for Peace. This uplifting new arrangement begins slowly and somewhat plaintively, and, as it repeats, gradually increases in tempo and excitement. Sung in Hebrew and Arabic, the text translates as "Peace will come upon us, yet." With accessible ranges, a supportive and tasteful piano accompaniment, hand claps, optional solo opportunities, and optional djembe, this song is sure to be a hit!

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Babethandaza [level: Medium]
arr. Daniel Hughes | Daniel Hughes Choral Series

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: TTBB | catalog number: SBMP 1704 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: percussion - claves, shakere, and djembe

This arrangement of Babethandaza adds into its musical fabric one of the most beloved songs from South Africa, Siyahamba. The message of both texts is one of persevering through times of trial. They are a unique pairing in that Babethandaza is a song about gaining strength from our ancestors, while Siyahamba is a song about how divinity helps us move forward. By combining these two texts, this arrangement becomes a song about how the past empowers us, and the present inspires us to move into the future bravely.

Special thanks to Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock for the verses in Babethandaza. The words in Babethandaza represent both older and newer versions of the Zulu language; they are not normally found together in the same setting. Ms. Barnwell's own transcription of the piece, in her ground-breaking publication Singing in the African American Tradition, was the first time these two versions have been brought together.

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Babethandaza [level: Medium]
arr. Daniel Hughes | Daniel Hughes Choral Series

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1705 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: percussion - claves, shakere, and djembe

This arrangement of Babethandaza adds into its musical fabric one of the most beloved songs from South Africa, Siyahamba. The message of both texts is one of persevering through times of trial. They are a unique pairing in that Babethandaza is a song about gaining strength from our ancestors, while Siyahamba is a song about how divinity helps us move forward. By combining these two texts, this arrangement becomes a song about how the past empowers us, and the present inspires us to move into the future bravely.

Special thanks to Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock for the verses in Babethandaza. The words in Babethandaza represent both older and newer versions of the Zulu language; they are not normally found together in the same setting. Ms. Barnwell's own transcription of the piece, in her ground-breaking publication Singing in the African American Tradition, was the first time these two versions have been brought together.

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Heartbeat [level: Medium]
Kyle Pederson

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: SSA(A) | catalog number: SBMP 1712 | price: $2.80
accompaniment: piano and djembe (with optional bass drum)

Following in the footsteps of his popular Hands Are Knockin', Kyle Pederson returns with another original containing a positive and uplifting message. With a fun piano part and speech-driven rhythms in a popular style, this piece contains a combination of original lyrics in English and traditional Shona text from South Africa. A perfect concert closer, this is sure to quickly become a new favorite!

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Ndandihleli [level: Medium]
arr. Charlotte Botha

RELEASED: February 2023

voicing: SSAA | catalog number: SBMP 1706 | price: $2.40
accompaniment: opt. djembe

This upbeat traditional isiXhosa song from South Africa is a memorable and enjoyable statement for Mixed, Treble, and Tenor-Bass ensembles. The authentic a cappella setting includes a guide to the suggested movement along with an IPA and phonetic pronunciation guide and translation. Really fun to perform!

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Hine Ma Tov [level: Easy]
arr. Neil Ginsberg

RELEASED: January 2023

voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1726 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano, flute

This BEST SELLER is now more accessible than ever in this fresh new SAB setting with piano and optional flute. Perfect for developing voices, this concert/festival piece is exciting and tasteful. Sing it in the original Hebrew or in English.

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