TRIED & TRUE REPERTOIRE LISTS

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Title:

The Blessing Riddle

Composer / Arranger:

New words and arrangement by Pepper Chaplin

Submitted By:

Lisa Erixon

SATB

Voicing:

Middle years, senior years, adult

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Title:

Under Winter Moon

Composer / Arranger:

Andy Beck

Submitted By:

Kristel Peters

SSA, 2 part, SAB, SATB
piano accompaniment, optional cello

Voicing:

Various

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I did SAB with my gr. 9/10 choir. Gorgeous. My students loved it. "Could have been in the movie Frozen"! :)

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Wau Bulan

Composer / Arranger:

Tracy Wong

Submitted By:

Heather Neufeld

SA - a capella

Voicing:

Upper early years - middle years

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Upbeat Malaysian folk song that describes the traditional Malaysian kite. It is usually sung while seated on the floor and while performing synchronized-choreographed movements and hand claps.

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Elements 1. Earth 2. Air 3. Fire 4. Water

Composer / Arranger:

Katerina Gimon

Submitted By:

Vic Pankratz

SATB a cappella

Voicing:

Senior years

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Hallelujah

Composer / Arranger:

Leonard Cohen, arr Roger Emerson

Submitted By:

Lisa Erixon

SATB

Voicing:

Adult

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Title:

Verlieh uns Frieden

Composer / Arranger:

Felix Mendelssohn

Submitted By:

Vic Pankratz

SATB with piano (or lower strings)

Voicing:

Senior years

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It is a fantastic introduction to Romantic choral repertoire

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Lux Aeterna

Composer / Arranger:

Ēriks Ešenvalds

Submitted By:

Katy Harmer

SSATBB (upper and lower voice versions available as well)

Voicing:

Senior years or adult choirs

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A beautiful setting of the traditional requiem text that is very satisfying to sing and hear!

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Hall of Snarky Ghosts

Composer / Arranger:

Dan Wiebe

Submitted By:

Vic Pankratz

SATB with piano

Voicing:

Senior years

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Self published at http://www.danwiebe.com/bio.html

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As the Ship Went Down

Composer / Arranger:

Woodpigeon (the band) Arranged by George Chung

Submitted By:

Vic Pankratz

SATB with percussion and piano

Voicing:

Senior years

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Songbird

Composer / Arranger:

Sarah Quartel

Submitted By:

Katy Harmer

SSA

Voicing:

Senior years or adult choirs

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This is a fun and playful piece that has some unexpected turns that make me smile every time I hear them! The melody is shared between all the parts, and there is a fun canon at the end.

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On Your Bike

Composer / Arranger:

Bob Chilcott

Submitted By:

Heather Neufeld

SS with piano

Voicing:

Upper early years

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Part of Bob Chilcott's 'Green Songs: a series of four songs exploring a variety of 'green' issues.

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Four Grassi Lakes Seasons

Composer / Arranger:

Allan Gordon Bell

Submitted By:

Vic Pankratz

Voicing:

Grades 5 - 7

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This is a fantastic introduction to contemporary music where you have your singers incorporating sounds found in nature.

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Were you There on that Christmas night?

Composer / Arranger:

Natalie Sleeth

Submitted By:

Lisa Erixon

Voicing:

Early years, senior years girls

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Title:

We Fall Down

Composer / Arranger:

Chris Tomlin, Choral setting by Lloyd Larson

Submitted By:

Lisa Erixon

SATB

Voicing:

Adult

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Turn the World Around

Composer / Arranger:

Mark Hayes

Submitted By:

Heather Neufeld

SA with piano

Voicing:

Upper early years

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Feel-good piece which is based on the idea that humanity is derived from the three basic elements: fire, water and earth. Set in simple 5/4 meter, it's catchy and fun, especially for younger choirs.

2020 SUBMISSIONS

Title

A Puppet's Dream

Composer / Arranger:

Darius Lim

Voicing:

Senior Years and up

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Submitted By:

Geung Kroeker-Lee

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Al Shlosha

Composer / Arranger:

Allen Naplan

2-Part Treble

Voicing:

Early Years and up

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Submitted By:

Cathy Horbas

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Title

All the Pretty Little Horses

Composer / Arranger:

arr. Brian Finley

Unison

Voicing:

Early Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Sharon Marshall

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Title

Art Thou Troubled

Composer / Arranger:

G.F. Handel

SATB

Voicing:

Senior Years and up

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Scott Reimer

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Title

Bach (Again) Come Sweet Death

Composer / Arranger:

Eric Whitacre & Rezonans

SATB

Voicing:

Senior Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Michelle Chyzyk

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Title

Both Sides Now

Composer / Arranger:

Joni Mitchell (arr. Coates)

SSA

Voicing:

Adults

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Katy Harmer

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Title

Don't Be Afraid

Composer / Arranger:

Allyson Reigh, arr. Jennifer McMillan

SATB some div.

Voicing:

Senior Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Kendra Obach

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El Grillo

Composer / Arranger:

Josquin des Prez, arr. Russell Robinson

3-part mixed

Voicing:

Senior Years and up

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Sonya Williams

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Title

Even When he is Silent

Composer / Arranger:

Kim André Arnesen

SSAATTBB (also avail. SSA, TTB)

Voicing:

Adults

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Submitted By:

Leanne Cooper-Carrier

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For the Beauty of the Earth

Composer / Arranger:

John Rutter

SA, SATB

Voicing:

Early Years and up

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Cathy Horbas

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Title

Frobisher Bay

Composer / Arranger:

Loomer/Nickel

SATB

Voicing:

Senior Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Kendra Obach

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Green Eggs and Ham

Composer / Arranger:

From Seussical the Musical

2-Part Treble

Voicing:

Early Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Johanna Hildebrand

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Ikan Kekek

Composer / Arranger:

Tracy Wong

SSAA

Voicing:

Adults

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Katy Harmer

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Title

Ikimilikiliklik

Composer / Arranger:

Tobin Stokes

SSAA

Voicing:

Advanced Senior Years/Adults

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Submitted By:

Johanna Hildebrand

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Indodana

Composer / Arranger:

arr. Michael Barrett and Ralf Schmitt

SATB

Voicing:

Senior Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Michelle Chyzyk

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Justice Choir Songbook: Start Local, Stay Vocal

Composer / Arranger:

Curated and Co-Edited by Abbie Betinis, Ahmed Anzaldúa, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu

Voicing:

Varied

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Submitted By:

Sara Clefstad

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Lunar Lullaby

Composer / Arranger:

Jacob Narverud

SATB (other versions avail.)

Voicing:

Middle/Senior Years

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Submitted By:

Avonlea Armstrong-Green

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Marie Madeleine (Une petite vache noire)

Composer / Arranger:

Jeanette Gallant

SATB (also avail. SSA)

Voicing:

Senior Years and up

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Leanne Cooper-Carrier

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Miniyama Nayo

Composer / Arranger:

Paul John Rudoi

SATB divisi

Voicing:

Senior Years and up

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Avonlea Armstrong-Green

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Obwisana (Goin' to Ghana)

Composer / Arranger:

Mary Donnelly, arr. George L. O. Strid

2-Part, 3-Part

Voicing:

Early Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Melissa Spraggs

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Play Ball! (A Partner Song with "Take Me Out to the Ball Game")

Composer / Arranger:

Mary Donnelly, arr. George L. O. Strid

2-Part with piano

Voicing:

Early Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Melissa Spraggs

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Power of One

Composer / Arranger:

Larry King

2-Part, 3-Part, SATB

Voicing:

Early Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Melissa Spraggs

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Right Here

Composer / Arranger:

S. Reimer

SSATB

Voicing:

Senior Years and up

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Scott Reimer

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Solo Songs for Young Singers

Composer / Arranger:

Andy Beck

Voicing:

Early Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Karen Tole-Henderson

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Title

The Last Rose of Summer

Composer / Arranger:

arr. Joseph M. Martin

SATB

Voicing:

Senior Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Roberta Matheson

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The Little Birch Tree

Composer / Arranger:

arr. Sue Bohlin

Voicing:

Early Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Patti-Lynne Pauls

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The Runner

Composer / Arranger:

Josh Rist

Voicing:

Senior Years and up

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Geung Kroeker-Lee

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Title

There Is Sweet Music Here

Composer / Arranger:

Greg Gilpin

SSA

Voicing:

Senior Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Sharon Marshall

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Title

Tres canciones des los elementos

Composer / Arranger:

Victor C. Johnson

3-part mixed

Voicing:

Middle Years and up

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Sonya Williams

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Title

Water Fountain

Composer / Arranger:

Tune Yards, arr. Kristopher Fulton

SATB

Voicing:

Senior Years

Age Range:

Submitted By:

Kendra Obach