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New Choral Music2019-2020

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Jamey Ray Choral Music Editor

Dear Choral Directors,

Welcome! I am proud to present Excelcia Music Publishing’s 23 outstanding new choral pieces from a group of incredibly talented composers and arrangers. These pieces were selected with directors, singers and audiences in mind, and they are only the beginning of exceptional choral music that can be expected from Excelcia Music Publishing. Excelcia is also offering a great new tool for educators called Composer Connection, which provides you with unprecedented access to your favorite composers. I have chosen music with voicings from unison/two-part up to SATB divisi. We have a color coded six-grade series. Each new octavo is meticulously edited and beautifully set for ease of reading. In this catalog, you will find wonderful contrasting pieces within each voicing, perfect for your concert selections. Since these pieces were selected largely with students in mind, the singers will enjoy singing these new and interesting pieces while learning great new repertoire and expanding their knowledge of style.

To help you make your selection, our free Score Videos allow you to listen to a new choral piece and view its score at the same time! Our preview scores and professional recordings (by the Trade Singers) provide you and your students with pedagogical examples of musicianship.

At Excelcia Music Publishing, it is our mission to provide you with artistic, high-quality music by composers

who understand the needs and aspirations of young musicians. These 23 choral pieces have far exceeded my expectations and I can’t wait for you to hear them for yourself.

Yani Araujo

Greg Gilpin Gary Lewis

John Maclane Schirard

David T. Clydesdale

Jamey Ray

Marshall WebbJohn V. Sinclair Bruce W. TippetteConnor Smith

Ruth Elaine SchramJay RouseRussell Robinson

Larry Clark

Patti Drennan

Tyler Arcari

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Three-Part Mixed Voices and Piano

Two-Part Voices and Piano

Ai Hai Yo (Chinese Folk Song)Additional Lyrics by Tyler Arcari Arranged by Tyler Arcari

Ai Hai Yo is a Chinese folk song used as a blessing towards a bountiful harvest and a good year. (3:07)

UTP1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Pie JesuTraditional Latin TextMusic by Russell Robinson

The well-known Latin text of Pie Jesu has been crafted into a new and fresh original work full of great music and musical opportunity. (3:37)

UTP1902 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Gloria!Traditional Latin TextMusic by Greg Gilpin

Designed for developing choirs, Gloria! is ideal for the opening number of a concert as well as adjudication at contest. (1:34)

TPM1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

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Pie JesuTraditional Latin Text

Music by RUSSELL ROBINSON

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Ai Hai Yo(Chinese Folk Song)

Additional Lyrics by TYLER ARCARIArranged by TYLER ARCARI

Part I Part II

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Gloria!

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TPM1901Three-Part Mixed Voices & Piano

Traditional Latin Text

Music by GREG GILPIN

SSAB Voices, Piano, and Optional Flute

A Celtic BlessingTraditionalMusic by Patti Drennan

Complete with optional flute accompaniment, thistraditional Irish blessing will compliment any concert program. Beautifully scored by one of the leading composers in choral music today, Patti Drennan, audiences and performers alike will be inspired. (3:00)

SSAB1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25Music that Inspires SM

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A Celtic BlessingTraditional

Music by PATTI DRENNAN

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Soprano 1 Soprano 2 Alto Baritone

SSAB1901SSAB Voices, Piano & opt. Flute

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Our Friendship (Scottish Folk Song)Lyrics by Larry ClarkAdditional Lyrics by Amber O’LearyArranged by Larry Clark

Our Friendship is based on the Scottish Folk Song Kelvin Grove. Larry Clark has beautifully set this song in a lilting triple meter that flows gently. The original lyrics uplift while portraying the power friendships can have on us all. (2:27)

SAB1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Simple GiftsMusic and Lyrics by Joseph Bracket, Jr.Additional Lyrics by Jay RouseArranged by Jay Rouse

This beautiful setting of a timeless folk melody will excite and inspire musicians and audiences of all ages (3:38)

SAB1903 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25

How Do I Love Thee?(Sonnet 43)Lyrics by Elizabeth Barret BrowningMusic by Jamey Ray

This new composition by Jamey Ray is a 3-part beautiful new setting of Elizabeth Barret Browning’s Sonnet 43. It is a love poem easily accessible to any mixed group. With a few optional split notes for men, this piece stays simple yet beautiful. (2:28)

SAB1904 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Deck the Hall(Fa-La-La-Cha-Cha-Cha)TraditionalAdditional Lyrics by David T. ClydesdaleArranged by David T. Clydesdale

A fun Latin version of the Christmas favorite Deck the Hall, sing and dance your way through this fun song. (How often do you get to sing a Cha-Cha?!) (2:28)

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Deck the Hall(Fa-La-La-Cha-Cha-Cha)

TraditionalAdditional Lyrics by DAVID T. CLYDESDALE

Arranged by DAVID T. CLYDESDALE

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Soprano Alto Baritone

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Simple GiftsMusic and Lyrics by JOSEPH BRACKET, JR.

Additional Lyrics by JAY ROUSE

Arranged by JAY ROUSE


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How Do I Love Thee?(Sonnet 43)

Lyrics by ELIZABETH BARRET BROWNING

Music by JAMEY RAY


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Our FriendshipScottish Folk Song

Lyrics by LARRY CLARKAdditional Lyrics by AMBER O’LEARY

Arranged by LARRY CLARK


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Where the Four-Leaf Clovers GrowLyrics by Ella HigginsonMusic by John Maclane Schirard

A beautiful work based on an Ella Higginson poem, this piece is perfect for festival or adjudication. (2:56)

SATB1902 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25

The Sunrise Will ComeMusic and Lyrics by Connor Smith

With a hauntingly beautiful original text, The Sunrise Will Come is the perfect piece to showcase lyrical delivery and phrasing. (3:42)

SATB1903 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

An April MorningLyrics by Sara TeasdaleMusic by Bruce W. Tippette

The words of Sara Teasdale’s poem, Morning are beautifully set for SATB voices with an expressive, yet supportive piano accompaniment. The use of overlapping vocal lines, coupled harmonic delight. (3:16)

SATB1906 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25

O Come, O Come EmmanuelTraditional CarolArranged by Jamey Ray

This hauntingly beautiful setting of a traditional Christmas hymn is the perfect song to leave your audiencewith chills in the middle of your concert. With just enough twists and turns for the singers, this piece is a beautiful and accessible addition to any Christmas concert. (3:16)

SATB1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00


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O Come, O ComeEmmanuel

Traditional Carol

Arranged by JAMEY RAY

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Soprano Alto Tenor Bass

SATB1901SATB Voices & Piano


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Where the Four-Leaf Clovers Grow

Lyrics by ELLA HIGGINSON

Music by JOHN MACLANE SHIRARD


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The Sunrise Will ComeMusic and Lyrics by CONNOR SMITH


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An April MorningLyrics by SARA TEASDALE

Music by BRUCE W. TIPPETTE


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SATB Voices A Cappella

An Irish BlessingAnonymousArranged by Yani Araujo

This a cappella piece with original music is a unique setting of a timeless sacred text given new life with tight harmonies that are simple, yet stunning. (2:13)

SATB1905 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless ChildTraditional SpiritualArranged by John V. Sinclair

This beautiful choral setting of a timeless spiritual is something any mixed choir would love to have as part of their festival, concert, or contest performance. (2:36)

SATB1907 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Freedom, Come for MeLyrics by Rose AspinallMusic by Patti Drennan

An a cappella spiritual that showcases two of your soloists, Freedom, Come For Me is a sure winner that willhave your audience on their feet at the final chord! (2:31)

SATB1904 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00Music that Inspires SM

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Freedom, Come for MeLyrics by ROSE ASPINALL

Music by PATTI DRENNAN


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An Irish BlessingANONYMOUS

Arranged by YANI ARAUJO


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Sometimes I Feel likea Motherless Child

Traditional Spiritual

Arranged by JOHN V. SINCLAIR


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Caro Mio BenMusic and Lyrics by Giuseppe GiordaniArranged by Gary Lewis

A standard of the solo repertoire is given new lie in this adaptation for men’s voices. A pronunciation guide is included with this octavo. (2:20)

TB1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

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Caro Mio BenMusic and Lyrics by GIUSEPPE GIORDANI

Arranged by GARY LEWIS

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Tenor Baritone

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SunayamaShinpei NakayamaLyrics adapted by Ruth Elaine SchramArranged by Ruth Elaine Schram

Music is transformative! Singing the music of other cultures can be a fun way to learn about how they “hear” the world around them. (2:45)

SSA1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Fall into WinterMusic and Lyrics by Marshall Webb

Fall into Winter is lush with substance and musical moments that are accessible, making it a great choice for your middle or high school SSA chorus. (2:05)

SSA1902 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00


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SunayamaSHINPEI NAKAYAMA

Lyrics adapted by RUTH ELAINE SCHRAM

Arranged by RUTH ELAINE SCHRAM

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Fall into WinterMusic and Lyrics by MARSHALL WEBB

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Soprano 1 Soprano 2 Alto

SSA1902SSA Voices & Piano


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The VagabondLyrics by R. L. STEVENSEN

Music by R. VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

Arranged by GARY LEWIS

Tenor Baritone Bass

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Benedicamus DominoMusic and Lyrics by PATTI DRENNAN

Tenor 1 Tenor 2 Baritone

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Mama Don’t ‘LowAmerican Folk Song

Arranged by JOHN MACLANE SCHIRARD

Tenor 1 Tenor 2 Baritone

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The VagabondLyrics by R. L. StevensenMusic by R. Vaughan WilliamsArranged by Gary Lewis

While this piece is a standard in the men’s (baritone) solo repertoire, this setting has been turned into a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the gravitas of this piece as a full men’s ensemble. (2:53)

TBB1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Benedicamus DominoMusic and lyrics by Patti Drennan

This vibrant TTB Latin setting is one where directors can let their men shine! Perfect for festivals, contest, and concert, this piece has accessible vocal ranges to fit the singers and a slightly syncopated chorus that adds to the lilt of this winner. A pronunciation guide is included with this octavo. (2:21)

TTB1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Mama Don’t ‘LowAmerican Folk SongArranged by John Maclane Schirard

Mama Don’t ‘Low is a new take on an American Folk Song that will be enjoyed by both musicians and audiences. They will be humming the melody all the way home! (2:20)

TTB1902 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25

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Joy to the Worldwith For Unto Us A Child Is Born George Frideric HandelArranged by Jamey Ray

This is an up-tempo medley of two of G. F. Handel’s most famous pieces, Joy to the World and For Unto Us A Child Is Born. Excelcia Music Publishing is proud to present this stunning Jamey Ray arrangement that is exactly as it ison the Voctave album Snow. (1:30)

VOC1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50

Mary, Did You Know?Music by Buddy GreeneLyrics by Mark LowryArranged by Jamey Ray

This SATB divisi piece with male solo was performed by Voctave on the album The Spirit of the Season, with special guest Mark Lowry, the composer of this beautiful Christmas song. This is an authentic Voctave arrangement by Jamey Ray with very wide ranges but will leave your audiences speechless. (1:41)

VOC1902 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50

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JOY TO THE WORLD

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Music by Buddy GreeneLyrics by Mark Lowry

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MARY, DID YOU KNOW?

Arranged by Jamey Ray

Excelcia Music Publishing gives you unprecedentedaccess to your favorite composers.

• Simple ways for you and your ensembles to connect with our composers. Get advice about their piece, plan a remote rehearsal, or set up a clinic. Our composers want to hear from you! Contact: [email protected].

• “From the Composer” Podcast, conversations between founder, Larry Clark, and our composers about their backgrounds, approaches to their compositions, and much more!

• Unparalleled support to our composers, who are particularly sensitive to and passionate about the needs and educational aspirations of young musicians.

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Viral sensation (with over 100 million video views!), Voctave is a popular, 11-member a cappella group founded by producer and arranger Jamey Ray. Voctave’s members bring their artistic arrangements to life with a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences, running the gamut from Walt Disney World entertainment, gospel music, contemporary Christian, pop, and much more. With multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, Voctave has ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts. Voctave serves as an Artist-in-Residence at Rollins College.

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Kate Lott, Tiffany Coburn, Ashley Espinoza, Sarah Whittemore, Chrystal Johnson, EJ Cardona, Tony De Rosa, Jamey Ray,

Kurt von Schmittou, J.C. Fullerton, Karl Hudson

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