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SHAWNEE PRESS
BENEDICAMUS DOMINO
This original concert work written by Greg Gilpin was commissioned by the Ohio Music Education Association and is energetic and stunning in its multi-metered writing. The Latin setting moves from crisp rhythms to legato sections, unison to homophonic singing. A wide range of dynamics is used throughout and the percussion adds excitement with the syncopated piano accompaniment. The addition of a flute adds sparkle to this outstanding concert selection available in multiple voicings.
SATB, flute and percussion A2360
SAB, flute and percussion D0768
2-part, flute and percussion E0649
PianoTrax CD CD0400
SUPERSTAR
Who can forget this emotional #1 radio hit by The Carpenters? Musical depth and longing are captured in this choral by Greg Gilpin and the SSA voicing is a strong selection for women’s groups and choruses. Gorgeous choral writing in this classic pop tune.
SATB A2346
SSA B0644
StudioTrax CD CD0402
(New SSAB and TTBB Voicings!)
NOTHIN’ GONNA STUMBLE MY FEET
This top-selling a cappella original spiritual is now available for both SSAB and TTBB choirs! Fast with energy and musical power, select mixed groups can now enjoy this spiritual and the TTBB voicing creates a new sound of color and depth with this Shawnee Press gem.
SATB, unaccompanied A2314
TTBB, unaccompanied (NEW) C0352
SSAB, unaccompanied (NEW) D0765
HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION
Here is one of the great hymns of the faith, set with a celbrative tone by well-known writer Greg Gilpin! A sturdy piano part moves the tune forward with confidence and the message of the anthem makes it ideal for Reformation or even All-Saints Day. A great addition to the repertoire!
SATB A8858
WHERE THE WIND GOES
Greg Gilpin and Tina English have combined composing and arranging talents to create a lovely 2-part setting. Poetic text, use of major and minor, unison and two-part singing, and an ideal voice range for young singers makes this a quality choral for teaching and performing.
2-part E0640
PianoTrax CD CD0400
Instrument parts, bass and drums LB0460
JAZZ CANTATE
Smooth, choral, stylistic, and smart all describe this new original choral by Greg Gilpin. Close harmonies rhythmically set above a moving accompaniment, the familiar Latin text, and strong choral-writing create a unique piece for all choral groups. A stand-out selection.
SSATB A2345
SSAB D0763
StudioTrax CD CD0397
(New 2-part Accompanied Voicing!)
DING-A DING-A DING
This unique original by Greg Gilpin is still a giant hit. Now two-part ensembles can enjoy this memorable choral with an optional piano accompaniment. What cannot be sung by the two voices is now provided by the piano accompaniment. However, if used as an a cappella piece, the flavor and excitement are still there for the singers and audience. A wonderful addition for your treble library.
2-part with descant, accompanied (NEW) E0632
SATB, unaccompanied A2310
SSAA, unaccompanied B0639
SSAB, unaccompanied D0731
UNCHAIN MY HEART
Greg Gilpin has captured the ’90s version of Joe Cocker’s hit. A fabulous opportunity for a break-out male soloist throughout accompanied by a gospel-infused sound for the choir. Strong. Powerful. A showstopper through and through.
SATB A2348
StudioTrax CD CD0393
HERITAGE MUSIC PRESS (THE LORENZ CORPORATION)
LIGHTNING!
“Electric fingers reaching, Skipping, darting, fleeting…” The vivid imagery
and word painting in this creative programming original are further sparked
by dynamic contrasts, rhythmic interplay between parts, and the agitated,
eerie atmosphere of the piano accompaniment. Set in minor mode, this
marvelous teaching piece cleverly takes some unexpected twists and turns
along the way!
Three-part Mixed 15/2551H
Two-part 15/2566H
Performance/Accompaniment CD 99/2419H
WITH GLADNESS, CHEER AND SONG! (A Festive Madrigal)
Individual melodies for each part that layer in partner song format on the
chorus provide a creative contrast for the homophonic setting of the verses
in this dynamic original madrigal. The only accompanying instruments are
Bells and Percussion (triangle, tambourine, high drum and low drum) which
add to the merriment and festive, energetic style. Terrific for smaller
ensembles, as well!
SATB, Bells and Percussion 15/2536H
Performance/Accompaniment CD 99/2408H
CANTAMOS JUNTOS (We Sing Together)
A charming original whose Spanish and English lyrics pose the question: “If
we sing in harmony, why can’t we live in harmony?… We sing together, our
voices unite us, our hearts unite us. Appreciate, respect, it will bring us
peace.” There are opportunities for solos, a complementing Descant, and
parts for flute, shakers, high drum and low drum, all which enhance the
performance of this expressive, meaningful work. A Spanish pronunciation
and translation guide is included.
Two-part with Flute and Percussion 15/2574H
Performance/Accompaniment CD 99/2426H
ADESTE FIDELES
Exuding a fanfare-like feel, this exuberant original is absolutely joyful,
no matter where it is programmed on a concert! The call and response style
is easily learned and lends itself to antiphonal performance. Adding the
flute, bells and percussion will lend a celebratory and robust touch to
this dynamic work, equally effective in school or church settings.
SATB with Descant and Flute, Bells and Percussion 15/2541H
Three-part Mixed with Descant and Flute, Bells and Percussion 15/2556H
Two-part with Descant and Flute, Bells and Percussion 15/2573H
Performance/Accompaniment CD 99/2412H
LET’S JINGLE EVERYWHERE!
Ring in all the excitement, festivities, and slightly frenzied rush of the
holiday season with this delightful up-tempo original, incorporating lots
of different kinds of bells in ad-lib fashion. Singers will love the
contrasting rhythmic speech sections, which are also full of teaching
elements, and your audiences will quickly be lured into the holiday spirit.
Three-part Mixed with opt. Bells 15/2543H
Two-part with opt. Bells 15/2557H
Performance/Accompaniment CD 99/2414H
I LIFT MY LAMP (The “New Colossus”)
Greg has beautifully set Emma Lazarus’ moving tribute to the Statue of
Liberty, while providing a marvelous opportunity for young people to learn
and recite this truly inspirational and emotional poem. Have your audience
join in on the chorus for that optimum patriotic moment. (from the
collection, The Words We Live By – 30/2041H)
Three-part Mixed 15/2544H
Two-part with Descant 15/2544H
Performance/Accompaniment CD 15/2544H
CARL FISCHER PUBLISHING
UBI CARITAS
Greg Gilpin delivers a truly elegant setting of the “Ubi Caritas text, employing a few independent melody lines for variety without being too exposed.
3-part mixed BL631
A JOYFUL BAH DA BAH
You already know the words because they’re all in the title! This nonsensical, polyphonic exercise if infectiously fun to perform!
3-part mixed CD9118
THIS WINTER NIGHT
A breathtaking look at the holiday seasonwith original text by Greg Gilpin. Alternately simple and complex, Gilpins’ This Winter Night delivers a thoughtful text in a pleasing piece.
SATB CM9135
ALFRED PUBLISHING
NEVER GONNA WALK THIS JOURNEY ALONE
This original contemporary spiritual is a powerhouse, destined to be a staple in your choral library. The exciting rhythms, dramatic dynamics, and textured vocal lines grab your ear and stick with you as only the most exceptional a cappella works can. A standout.
SATB, a cappella 00-31072
THINGS THAT NEVER DIE
The emotional words of Charles Dickens are paralleled by the powerful music in this sensitive choral for contemporary choirs. Each of the contrasting sections transitions seamlessly to the next. An exquisite work, rich in musicality and poetry.
SATB 00-31133
SSAB 00-31134
SSAA 00-31135
PianoTrax 1 CD 00-31028
THIS WILL BE (An Everlasting Love)
A kickin’ gospel-style tribute to everlasting love! This can’t-sit-still arrangement is true to the original Natalie Cole recording. Excitement from start to finish! “This will be the one I’ve waited for … the thrill of a lifetime!”
SATB 00-31084
SSA 00-31085
SoundTrax CD 00-31086
ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS: A Medley of Carrie Underwood Hits
Your girls will sound great on this trio of recent top-selling Carrie Underwood hits, well arranged by Greg Gilpin. This 5-minute medley features “Some Hearts,” “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” and “All-American Girl.”
SSA 00-31029
SoundTrax CD 00-31030
THE BIG CITY SOUND
(A Medley of “Theme from New York, New York,” “Walking to New Orleans,”
“My Kind of Town (Chicago Is),” and “Hooray for Hollywood”)
This 5-minute montage opens with an original theme, then travels musically from coast to coast—from New York to New Orleans, from Chicago to Hollywood. A clever concert feature. Offers great opportunities for staging, too!
SATB 00-31055
SAB 00-31056
2-part/SSA 00-31057
SoundTrax CD 00-31058
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE
Goodness, gracious, this one is hot! It’s classic rock and roll, full of excitement and fun times. Don’t miss this quick-learn arrangement.
SATB 00-31031
SAB 00-31032
TBB 00-31033
SoundTrax CD 00-31034
MAKE ’EM LAUGH: A MEDLEY OF COMIC SONGS
(“Be a Clown,” “When You’re Smiling,” and “Make ’Em Laugh”)
This classic 2-beat vaudeville-style trio of tunes is jam-packed with frivolity, clever lyrics, and slip-on-a-banana-peel fun! The SoundTrax CD features tons of “ha ha” moments using humorous percussion sounds. Perfect for inventive staging, too!
SATB 00-31060
SAB 00-31061
2-part 00-31062
SoundTrax CD 00-31063
BRING THEM HOME
A touching and tender ballad for those far from home during the holidays. Overlapping vocal lines weave a beautiful tapestry of sound and deliver a poignant and timely message. Not difficult to sing, but highly effective.
SATB 00-31167
3-part mixed 00-31168
2-part 00-31169
SoundTrax CD 00-31170
TEA FOR TWO
from the musical No, No Nannette
The ultimate soft shoe song has been given novel twists and turns galore! This theme-and-variations arrangement includes the traditional soft shoe, a waltz, a jazz waltz, and a soap opera theme treatment! Perfect for your “novelty” slot in the concert.
SATB 00-31119
SAB 00-31120
SoundTrax CD 00-31121
LARGER Works from
SHAWNEE PRESS
LET THE MEN SING!
10 Reproducible Chorals for Tenor and Baritone Voices
Let the Men Sing! is a new REPRODUCIBLE collection of chorals for tenor and baritone voices by Greg Gilpin. Folk songs, holiday music, madrigals, Latin settings, inspirational songs, and patriotic themes fill this 10-song collection. A budget-stretcher, the kit includes an Enhanced StudioTrax CD with accompaniment and performance tracks, information about the composer, as well as the men’s vocal parts and instrument pages as reproducible PDF files.
Whether you have 10 or 100 male singers, this must-have collection will keep you on a budget while supplying your program with excellent choral literature for your young male singers for many years to come.
Reproducible TB Collection/Enhanced StudioTrax CD GN0124
A WHOLE LOTTA HULLABALOO!
12 Songs That Wiggle, Twist, Bounce and More
This new unison collection from Greg Gilpin features twelve invigorating songs that will have you and your younger music students wiggling, twisting, jumping, stretching, and so much more! Each song describes a physical movement, set to different musical styles, that is sure to make a body move! These songs are great as vocal warm-ups, physical warm-ups, or as novelty pieces for unique programming situations.
This energized collection contains a multitude of fun ideas for singing and teaching in one affordable kit!
A Whole Lotta Hullabaloo! is a fully reproducible collection and includes an Enhanced StudioTrax CD with performance and accompaniment tracks, as well as artwork, poster, program, clip art, information about the composer, and more!
Reproducible Collection/Enhanced StudioTrax CD GN0122
HOW TO BE A PIRATE IN SEVEN EASY SONGS
A Mini-Musical for the Pirate in Us All
Hoist the sail and join the pirate crew in Greg Gilpin’s How to Be a Pirate in Seven Easy Songs. This reproducible mini-musical introduces an ornery, yet sweet Captain and a reliable First Mate who transform landlubber students into pirates. Through story and song, the shipmates dress in pirate costume, raise the Jolly Roger flag, spy with telescopes, find buried treasure, and show “thar” pride in a raucous pirate party.
The kit of lovely loot contains a director’s score, reproducible singer’s parts, performance ideas, instructions for prop creation, and an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance recordings, an event poster, program, artwork for t-shirts and more. Also included in the kit are the Seven Rules of Bein’ a Good Pirate, A Pirate’s Vocabulary, Rules for Speakin’ Like a Pirate, a Pirate’s Hall of Fame, as well as seven pirate games that can be played during rehearsal or class.
This original mini-musical is fast-paced, funny, and perfect for any size group, whether presented as a full stage production or with a smaller ensemble on risers. There’s even a song to pull a “special” buccaneer from the audience to join in the fun!
Performance time is approximately 20 minutes. Need grade levels
Reproducible Musical/Enhanced StudioTrax CD GN0121
LARGER Works from
HERITAGE MUSIC PRESS
FRIENDS TO THE NORTH AND FRIENDS TO THE SOUTH
Ten Folk Songs Celebrating Canada and Mexico
This accessible multicultural collection shares some familiar folk songs
from our friends in Canada and Mexico (5 for each country), and also some
that might be brand new to the young singer, teacher or listener. A
marvelous budget-stretcher, this book includes vocal/piano scores and
pertinent musical information about the countries and songs, along with a
multi-media CD which includes the Performance and Accompaniment Tracks and
reproducible vocal parts.
Canada: If My Old Top Were a Dancing Man • Ho, Ho, Watanay (Sleep, Sleep,
Little One) • Grandma's Advice • Madam, Madam, You Came Courting • In All
the Country 'Round
Mexico: La Bamba (Dance Song) • Cielito Lindo (Beautiful Heaven) • El
Jarabe Tapatio (The Mexican Hat Dance) • Mananitas Tapatias (Birthday
Greeting Song) • El Cascabel (The Little Bell)
Unison/Two-part with Perf./Accomp. CD included 30/2483H
MRS. CLAUS AND THE GREAT ELF REBELLION
A Reproducible Mini-Musical for Unison Voices
The scene is Santa’s workshop at the North Pole on Christmas Eve. All the
elves are busy making the last of the toys to be delivered by Santa (who is
busy at every mall and is a guest judge on the Can You Dance Better Than My
Cousin’s Neighbor? television show). Just when they think they are
finished, a new list arrives! The elves become overwhelmed with the task
ahead and decide to “do something about it”. Enter Mrs. Claus, an “over the
top” kind of gal in both dress and demeanor. She has a take charge spirit
and she must find a way to encourage the elves and make them realize how
special and important they are to the children all over the world. The show
must go on, so hit the lights and cue the spot. We have several big
production numbers to sing and lots of toys to make! Easily costumed and
flexibly staged, this delightfully fun and clever 15-20 minute mini-musical
is perfect for involving more than one age group. And, although there are
12 speaking roles and one major role, the entire stage can be filled with
elves singing and reacting to all the scenes. A marvelous budget-stretcher,
this product includes the vocal/piano scores, speaking parts, and a
multi-media CD, complete with the Performance and Accompaniment tracks and
reproducible vocal parts.
We Make the Toys * I’m So Tired * Here She Comes, Mrs. Claus! * The Show
Must Go On! * The Show Must Go On! (Encore)
Unison with Perf./Accomp. CD included 30/2484H
