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With approachable vocal parts and piano accompaniment, it is ideal for Jr. High or High School choirs and is sure to be a favorite for both performer and listener.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SATB and Two-Part versions are designed to be performed together\u003c\/strong\u003e and will work nicely as a closing piece for your concert with all your choirs on stage together!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eIt hasn’t been long since the days were alive\u003cbr\u003eWith children at play and beautiful skies.\u003cbr\u003eThe warmth of the sun\u003cbr\u003eAnd long days of fun\u003cbr\u003eWere joy to my soul.\u003cbr\u003eWhere did they go?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eShadows are long and short are the days;\u003cbr\u003eGone is the warmth of the sun on my face.\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves of the maple have reddened\u003cbr\u003eAnd fallen\u003cbr\u003eAnd floated away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eDoes anything last?\u003cbr\u003eDoes anything stay?\u003cbr\u003eIs anything left at the end of the day?\u003cbr\u003eIsn't there something that's timeless and constant\u003cbr\u003eand steady and true?\u003cbr\u003eDay after day\u003cbr\u003eSteady and true?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eThen I reflected on all that I've gained\u003cbr\u003eFrom getting to know you and being your friend.\u003cbr\u003eThese are the moments\u003cbr\u003eAnd these are the times\u003cbr\u003eI'll treasure forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eYou are the one\u003cbr\u003eWho, come what may,\u003cbr\u003eHas always been there at the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003eYou are the someone who's timeless \u003cbr\u003eAnd constant\u003cbr\u003eAnd steady and true;\u003cbr\u003eDay after day\u003cbr\u003eIt's always been you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eForever, you have believed in me\u003cbr\u003eForever, you have been with me \u003cbr\u003eThrough my triumphs and defeats.\u003cbr\u003eSeasons appear and slowly depart;\u003cbr\u003eDay turns to sunset and fades to the dark,\u003cbr\u003eBut you are forever,\u003cbr\u003eForever in my heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eRight by my side,\u003cbr\u003eMaking me smile,\u003cbr\u003eTurning the tide,\u003cbr\u003eNo need to hide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are the someone who's timeless\u003cbr\u003eAnd constant\u003cbr\u003eAnd steady and true;\u003cbr\u003eDay after day\u003cbr\u003eIt's always been you\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForever, you have believed in me\u003cbr\u003eForever, you have been with me\u003cbr\u003eThrough my triumphs and defeats.\u003cbr\u003eSeasons appear and slowly depart;\u003cbr\u003eDay turns to sunset and fades to the dark,\u003cbr\u003eBut you are forever,\u003cbr\u003eForever in my heart.\u003cbr\u003eForever, forever in my heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB \/ Medium Choir (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52803954802917,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Small Choir (up to 12 singers)","offer_id":52110636024037,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Unlimited Singers!","offer_id":52110635991269,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Two-Part Treble \/ Medium Choir (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52803954835685,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Two-Part Treble \/ Small Choir (up to 12 singers)","offer_id":52110636089573,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Two-Part Treble \/ Unlimited Singers!","offer_id":52110636056805,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/1m4KFqGfNmzBKMW2J_PEmvKD5uG0Ctz6h-forever-cover.png?v=1789704464"},{"product_id":"great-wide-beautiful-wonderful-world","title":"Great, Wide, Beautiful, Wonderful World","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSAA and Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic by Lane Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWords by William Brighty Rands (1823-1882)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: ~4:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat, Wide, Beautiful, Wonderful World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (wow, that's a mouthful!)...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have always felt a deep reverence for the beauties of this world we live in. 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Your women's voices will sound beautiful and dreamy when they sing it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eContained vocal ranges, simple harmonies and an accessible, supportive piano accompaniment make this perfect for Junior High or High School treble choruses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePa, pa, build me a boat\u003cbr\u003eTo sail across the ocean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCome my love and go along,\u003cbr\u003eGo along with me.\u003cbr\u003eCome my love and set with me,\u003cbr\u003eAnd sail across the sea,\u003cbr\u003eSail away with me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePa, pa, build me a boat\u003cbr\u003eTo sail across the ocean.\u003cbr\u003eCome sail away with me.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SSA \/ Publisher edition","offer_id":52110638514405,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/lane-real-catalog-sail-away-with-me.png?v=1786970346"},{"product_id":"she-sat-and-sang","title":"She Sat and Sang","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATB, Piano accompaniment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic by Lane Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWords by Christina Rossetti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: ~3:20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe Sat and Sang\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a setting of Christina Rossetti's poem by the same name. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo me, the text is a somewhat somber and emotional reminiscing of happy memories and the subsequent sorrow that inevitably comes after the loss of a loved one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for high school or community mixed choirs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShe sat and sang alway \u003cbr\u003eBy the green margin of a stream, \u003cbr\u003eWatching the fishes leap and play \u003cbr\u003eBeneath the glad sunbeam. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eI sat and wept alway \u003cbr\u003eBeneath the moon's most shadowy beam, \u003cbr\u003eWatching the blossoms of the May \u003cbr\u003eWeep leaves into the stream. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eI wept for memory; \u003cbr\u003eShe sang for hope that is so fair: \u003cbr\u003eMy tears were swallowed by the sea; \u003cbr\u003eHer songs died in the air. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB \/ Medium Choir (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52899042722021,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Small Choir (up to 12 singers)","offer_id":52110638579941,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Unlimited singers!","offer_id":52110638547173,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/1czI_q2PJHzoL_Xg1pMeTRzXFNkYx-Bps-she-sat-and-sang-cover.png?v=1789704499"},{"product_id":"shes-like-the-swallow","title":"She’s Like the Swallow","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSA, Piano accompaniment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Newfoundland Folksong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArranged by Lane Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel: Easy\/Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: ~3:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe’s Like the Swallow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an old Canadian folksong of English origins about unhappy love. The folksong has a very compelling and beautiful melody and the parts and accompaniment include entrancing harmonies that move seamlessly in and out of minor and dorian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece will be a real winner for your group! Perfect for School and Community Choirs! \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eShe's like the swallow that flies so high.\u003cbr\u003eShe's like the river that never runs dry.\u003cbr\u003eShe's like the sunshine on the lee shore.\u003cbr\u003eShe loved her love and love is no more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Tis out in the meadow this fair maid did go\u003cbr\u003eA picking the beautiful primrose;\u003cbr\u003eThe more she plucked the more she pulled\u003cbr\u003eUntil she got her apron full.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe climbed on yonder hill above\u003cbr\u003eTo give a rose unto her love.\u003cbr\u003eShe gave him one, she gave him three;\u003cbr\u003eShe gave her heart for company.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd as they sat on yonder hill\u003cbr\u003eHis heart grew hard, and harder still.\u003cbr\u003eHe has two hearts instead of one,\u003cbr\u003e\"My love, what ever have you done?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe's like the swallow that flies so high.\u003cbr\u003eShe's like the river that never runs dry.\u003cbr\u003eShe's like the sunshine on the lee shore.\u003cbr\u003eShe loved her love and love is no more.\u003cbr\u003eShe loved her love and love is no more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SSA \/ Medium Choir (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52899044327653,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SSA \/ Small Choir (up to 12 singers)","offer_id":52110638645477,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SSA \/ Unlimited singers!","offer_id":52110638612709,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/1xHtNAcKUTe-VLIM0lPktFC4JSPJBSyB--shes-like-the-swallow-cover.png?v=1789704511"},{"product_id":"sing-on","title":"Sing On!","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished by Santa Barbara Music Publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sbmp.com\/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=1491\"\u003eSATB\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sbmp.com\/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=1668\"\u003eSSA\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sbmp.com\/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=1416\"\u003eTwo-Part Treble\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic and Words by Lane Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel: Easy\/Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: ~4:55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece was commissioned by Sunset Jr. High School. A fun piece with a great message about staying true and continuing to be your best self through life's ups and downs. Your group will love learning and singing it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is written in a style that is very appealing to Jr. High and High School ages, and the message is something they will really relate to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of the versions \u003cstrong\u003eare designed to be performed together\u003c\/strong\u003e and will work nicely as a closing piece for your concert with all your choirs on stage together! It will also work well for your fall or spring concerts or for graduation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal piece for Jr. High, High School and Community choirs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSometimes when I chance to catch the sunrise\u003cbr\u003eRising o'er the eastern range,\u003cbr\u003eSomething inside me winds up singing,\u003cbr\u003eSomething inside me is changed.\u003cbr\u003eAnd deep inside it seems there's more to life than we might know\u003cbr\u003eAnd it stirs the music in my soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSing on!\u003cbr\u003eWhatever comes your way, Sing on! Sing on!\u003cbr\u003eKeep your music going,\u003cbr\u003eFlowing from your heart until the day is past and gone.\u003cbr\u003eTake the time to look around\u003cbr\u003eAnd find the things that keep you singing on.\u003cbr\u003eSing on!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes as I sit and watch the sunset\u003cbr\u003eSinking past the distant shore,\u003cbr\u003eWishing I could change what life has handed me,\u003cbr\u003eFearing I can't face what's in store.\u003cbr\u003eBut deep inside I know I've got to let my life unroll\u003cbr\u003eAnd it stirs the music in my soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Chorus]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunrise and sunset\u003cbr\u003eLife will always rise and fall\u003cbr\u003eUps and downs and in betweens, \u003cbr\u003eIt happens to us all.\u003cbr\u003eSo keep your music flowing strong,\u003cbr\u003eYou'll find a way to carry on!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Chorus] 2x\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind a way to sing, sing on!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB \/ Publisher edition","offer_id":52110638678245,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SSA \/ Publisher edition","offer_id":52110638711013,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Two-Part Treble \/ Publisher edition","offer_id":52110638743781,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/lane-real-catalog-sing-on.png?v=1786970346"},{"product_id":"some-rain-must-fall","title":"Some Rain Must Fall","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome Rain Must Fall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its text from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, \"The Rainy Day.\" The piece attempts to capture Longfellow's poignant message that, even though dark and dreary days inevitably come, they won't last forever, for \"behind the clouds is the sun still shining!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo help balance the dark and dreary nature of \u003cem\u003eSome Rain Must Fall\u003c\/em\u003e, I later composed a companion piece for it entitled, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/lanejohnsonmusic.com\/after-the-rain\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese two pieces, along with \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lanejohnsonmusic.com\/snowflakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnowflakes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, were written during a time when my family and I were dealing with the after effects of a terrible tragedy. 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It was commissioned by the Brigham Young University Singers and was premiered that year at the ACDA National Conference. The music complements the poetry with voice leading that allows the choir to move in and out of the richly dense and expressive harmonies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base rich-text--legacy-spacing\"\u003eSuitable for university and other advanced choirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eWhen in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes\u003cbr\u003eI all alone beweep my outcast state,\u003cbr\u003eAnd trouble deaf heav'n with my bootless cries,\u003cbr\u003eAnd look upon myself, and curse my fate,\u003cbr\u003eWishing me like to one more rich in hope,\u003cbr\u003eFeatured like him, like him with friends possessed,\u003cbr\u003eDesiring this man’s art, and that man’s scope,\u003cbr\u003eWith what I most enjoy contented least;\u003cbr\u003eYet in these thoughts myself almost despising,\u003cbr\u003eHaply I think on thee, and then my state,\u003cbr\u003eLike to the lark at break of day arising\u003cbr\u003eFrom sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven’s gate.\u003cbr\u003e   For thy sweet love remembered such wealth brings\u003cbr\u003e   That then I scorn to change my state with kings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB divisi, unaccompanied \/ Publisher edition","offer_id":52110639792357,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/lane-real-catalog-sweet-love-rememberd.png?v=1786970348"},{"product_id":"that-first-christmas-day","title":"That First Christmas Day","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocal Solo, SATB, or SSA and Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic and Words by Lane Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: ~4:55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat First Christmas Day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original Christmas song that I wrote for a local choir and later made it available for solo voice as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe words consider the connection between God's love for us and the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ. Along with its poignant message, the music contains beautiful and very singable melodies and a has a memorable chorus that will really stick with you and your listeners! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBoth high and low voice versions are included with the vocal solo purchase.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eThat first Christmas morning beneath a new star\u003cbr\u003eMary sat pondering deep in her heart,\u003cbr\u003ePondering who was asleep in her arms:\u003cbr\u003eThe King, the Son of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eHow could she ever have known on that day\u003cbr\u003eThis little baby asleep on the hay\u003cbr\u003eOne day would take all our sins away\u003cbr\u003eAnd change our hearts, change our ways?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e[Chorus]\u003cbr\u003eGod so loved the world,\u003cbr\u003eThat he gave his only begotten son\u003cbr\u003eHis loving grace was bestowed\u003cbr\u003eOn that first Christmas day long ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eBorn in a manger so humble and small\u003cbr\u003eHe would ascend to the greatest call.\u003cbr\u003eBorn to this world to redeem from the fall\u003cbr\u003eAnd brighten the world, lighten us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e[Chorus]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eHow can you measure the depth of this gift?\u003cbr\u003eHow can you fathom its worth?\u003cbr\u003eLet us remember his life here on earth,\u003cbr\u003eLet us pause to glory his birth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLet us sing praises to worship this babe\u003cbr\u003eTreasure the gift of that Christmas day\u003cbr\u003eAnd stand all amazed at the price he paid\u003cbr\u003eTo change our hearts, change our ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e[Chorus]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eGod so loved the world\u003cbr\u003eOn that first Christmas day long ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB \/ Medium Choir (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52899048947941,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Small Choir (up to 12 singers)","offer_id":52110639857893,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Unlimited singers!","offer_id":52110639825125,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SSA \/ Medium Choir (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52899048980709,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SSA \/ Small Choir (up to 12 singers)","offer_id":52110639923429,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SSA \/ Unlimited singers!","offer_id":52110639890661,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vocal Solo \/ Print 2 copies","offer_id":52110639956197,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/1-tUrHnULqoyLnpkUwAEeSI5-S5s5Pmw2-that-first-christmas-day-cover.png?v=1789704511"},{"product_id":"the-covert-of-thy-wings","title":"The Covert of Thy Wings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eMusic by Lane Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eText from excerpts from Psalms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eAvailable for: SATB divisi, unaccompanied\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eTwo Pianos, Flute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLevel: Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eDuration: ~7:55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eWith text from excerpts of several of the Old Testament Psalms, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Covert of Thy Wings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a moving prayer and a firm expression of trust in the Lord. 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(61:1-4)\u003cbr\u003eFrom the end of the earth will I cry unto thee,\u003cbr\u003eWhen my heart is weighed down;\u003cbr\u003eI will cry unto thee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eWhen my heart is overwhelmed,\u003cbr\u003eLead me to the rock that is higher than I.\u003cbr\u003eWhen my heart is heavy laden;\u003cbr\u003eLead me to thee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eFor thou hast been a shelter for me,\u003cbr\u003eAnd a strong tower from the enemy.\u003cbr\u003eI will abide in thy house forever:\u003cbr\u003eI will trust in the covert of thy wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eDeliver me from mine enemies, (59:1)\u003cbr\u003eFor they be many that fight against me. (56:2)\u003cbr\u003eTheir poison is like the poison of a serpent. (58:4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eFearfulness and trembling are come upon me, (55:5)\u003cbr\u003eAnd horror hath overwhelmed me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mighty are gathered against me, O Lord,\u003cbr\u003eYet my trust in thy refuge is full. (--)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eSo will I sing praises unto thee forever, (61:8)\u003cbr\u003eUnto thee, O my strength, will I sing. (59:17)\u003cbr\u003eI will sing aloud of thy mercy, O Lord, (59:16)\u003cbr\u003eI will praise thee, my Rock, my God, my King. (--)\u003cbr\u003eI will trust in the covert of thy wings. (61:4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eHear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come unto thee. (102:1)\u003cbr\u003eWhen my heart is weighed down, I will come unto thee (--)\u003cbr\u003eWhen my heart is overwhelmed, I will cry, I will praise, I will sing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eI will trust in thy love forever.\u003cbr\u003eI will trust in the covert of thy wings. 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Your choir and audiences will feel the powerful message of the importance of taking advantage of the time we have today and not waiting for \"someday\" to come around.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SATB and Two-Part versions are designed to be performed together\u003c\/strong\u003e and will work nicely as an opening or closing piece for your concert with all your choirs on stage together!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe sun has set on yesterday\u003cbr\u003eThe memories start to fade\u003cbr\u003eAnd chances lost may never reappear\u003cbr\u003eBut lessons learned from yesterday\u003cbr\u003eCan guide me on my way\u003cbr\u003eNow that a new day is here\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe future is a mystery\u003cbr\u003eAs far as I can see\u003cbr\u003eMy plans for \"someday\" seem to grow each year\u003cbr\u003eBut somedays rarely come around\u003cbr\u003eSo beginning is the key\u003cbr\u003eNow that a new day is here\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow is the time for me to try\u003cbr\u003eAnd not to let excuses interfere\u003cbr\u003eI'll start from where I am\u003cbr\u003eAnd move things forward as I can\u003cbr\u003eNow that a new day is here\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYesterdays and somedays\u003cbr\u003eKeep you spinning round and round\u003cbr\u003eSo look to your todays and find the power of now!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe sun has set on yesterday\u003cbr\u003eThe memories start to fade\u003cbr\u003eAnd chances lost may never reappear\u003cbr\u003eSo before the sunset fades away\u003cbr\u003eAnd slowly turns to yesterday\u003cbr\u003ePersistence is my plan today\u003cbr\u003eThings have a way of working out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'll put aside my doubts\u003cbr\u003eAnd focus on what counts\u003cbr\u003eAnd strive to find the power of now!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB \/ Medium Choir (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52899050029285,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Small Choir (up to 12 songs)","offer_id":52110640349413,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Unlimited singers!","offer_id":52110640316645,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Two-Part Treble \/ Medium Choir (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52899050062053,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Two-Part Treble \/ Small Choir (up to 12 songs)","offer_id":52110640414949,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Two-Part Treble \/ Unlimited singers!","offer_id":52110640382181,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/1j_pXO806mbf7F09Becnb3N_enkQDXl65-the-power-of-now-cover.png?v=1789704523"},{"product_id":"the-sow-took-the-measles","title":"The Sow Took the Measles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base rich-text--legacy-spacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished by Walton Music (GIA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eSATB and Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eArranged by Lane Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eAmerican Folk Song\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLevel: Easy\/Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eDuration: ~2:30 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base rich-text--legacy-spacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sow Took the Measles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fun arrangement of the traditional Yankee farmer song. It's a rollicking and funny piece that offers High School, Jr. High School, or Community choirs a lighter concert option. It's a great option for a humorous encore piece as well!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arrangement includes several musical quotes, including When the Saints Go Marching In, Camptown Races, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and Knick Knack Paddy Whack, all linked by the traditional \u003cem\u003eThe Sow Took the Measles\u003c\/em\u003e melody. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a great opportunity for your choir to \"ham\" it up on stage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen I was young I bought me a plough\u003cbr\u003eA couple of chickens and a little black sow.\u003cbr\u003eChickens or ducks or any such thing,\u003cbr\u003eThe sow took the measles and she died in the spring.\u003cbr\u003e(with an oink, oink here and an oink, oink there)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat do you think I made of her hide?\u003cbr\u003eThe very best saddle tha'cha ever did ride.\u003cbr\u003eSaddle 'r whip 'r iny such thang,\u003cbr\u003eThe sow tuk the measles and she died (yeehaw) in the spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho's afraid of the big fat sow? The big fat sow, the big fat sow?\u003cbr\u003e(She was a fat sow after all, she didn't care about cholesterol)\u003cbr\u003eWho's afraid of the big fat sow! We're not cause she's dead!\u003cbr\u003e(This was the cause of her big fat head and now she's dead!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat do you think I made of her nose?\u003cbr\u003eThe very best thimble that did ever sew clothes.\u003cbr\u003eThimble or thread or any such thing,\u003cbr\u003eThe sow took the measles and she died in the spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOh when the sow is carried in,\u003cbr\u003eOh when the sow is carried in,\u003cbr\u003eOh I can't wait to sit at the table,\u003cbr\u003ewhen the sow is carried in.\u003cbr\u003e(With an oink, oink here and an oink, oink there, everywhere an oink, o--ee--nk!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat do you think I made of her feet?\u003cbr\u003eThe very best pickles that you ever did eat.\u003cbr\u003ePickles or glue or any such thing,\u003cbr\u003eThe sow took the measles and she died in the spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary had a big fat sow, but it took sick and died somehow,\u003cbr\u003eMary had a sow, but now, she's got some pork and beans!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe old fat sow just died today,\u003cbr\u003eDoodah, doodah.\u003cbr\u003eNow ham dinner's on the way,\u003cbr\u003eOh doodah day.\u003cbr\u003e(With an oink, oink here and an oink, oink there, everywhere an oink, oink)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sow took the measles and she died in the spring,\u003cbr\u003eThe sow took the measles and she died in the spring,\u003cbr\u003eNow ham dinner's on the way!\u003cbr\u003eOh what a doodah (abadee, abadee, abadee, that's all y'all) day!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB \/ Publisher edition","offer_id":52110640447717,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/lane-real-catalog-the-sow-took-the-measles.png?v=1786970348"},{"product_id":"the-valley-of-vision","title":"The Valley of Vision","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eSATB divisi and Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eMusic by Lane Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eWords from an old Puritan Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLevel: Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eDuration: ~7:00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eIn setting this prayer, I endeavored to express musically the theme of paradox described in the text: That our most profound insights emerge from our difficulties and trials (our \"valleys\"), and that, it is in our valleys that we can find and reach our greatest heights. Here are just a few examples of how the music expresses this theme of paradox:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLines do the opposite musically of what the text is expressing (e.g., Sop on an ascending line singing \"the way down\" followed by the Bass on a descending line singing \"is the way up.\" (e.g., mm. 62-66)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eA number of contrary and mirrored figures in the voices and accompaniment, including where the alto and tenor voices continue in contrary motion until they cross each other. (e.g., mm. 70-73; mm. 86-92)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eThe high point or peak of the piece falls on the word \"valley\" (e.g., m. 108)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eThe smooth, more consonant music material, first heard in the \"Thou has brought me to the valley\" section, is contrasted by the more contrapuntal and somewhat dissonant \"Let me learn by paradox\" section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eThe contrast of sections mentioned, along with growing into and reaching ever higher climaxes is an attempt to echo the prayer's implied invitation for us to learn and grow from our valleys and peaks. To view our trials as sacred spaces, where we may cultivate a deeper vision of life's purpose. Surely, the Lord's glory is to be found in our valleys and in the sublime joy that comes as we continue to seek and find ever more of the Lord's light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eSuitable for University and advanced Church, Community, or High School choirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLORD, HIGH AND HOLY, MEEK AND LOWLY, \u003cbr\u003eThou hast brought me to the valley of vision,\u003cbr\u003ewhere I live in the depths but see thee in the heights; \u003cbr\u003ehemmed in by mountains of sin I behold thy glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLet me learn by paradox\u003cbr\u003ethat the way down is the way up,\u003cbr\u003ethat to be low is to be high,\u003cbr\u003ethat the broken heart is the healed heart, \u003cbr\u003ethat the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit, \u003cbr\u003ethat the repenting soul is the victorious soul, \u003cbr\u003ethat to have nothing is to possess all,\u003cbr\u003ethat to bear the cross is to wear the crown, \u003cbr\u003ethat to give is to receive,\u003cbr\u003ethat the valley is the place of vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLord, in the daytime stars can be seen from deepest wells, \u003cbr\u003eand the deeper the wells the brighter thy stars shine;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLet me find thy light in my darkness,\u003cbr\u003ethy life in my death,\u003cbr\u003ethy joy in my sorrow, \u003cbr\u003ethy grace in my sin,\u003cbr\u003ethy riches in my poverty,\u003cbr\u003ethy glory in my valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eBennett, Arthur, editor.\u003cbr\u003eThe Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions. Banner of Truth Trust, 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB \/ Medium Choir (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52110640742629,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Small Choir (up to 12 singers)","offer_id":52899050094821,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Unlimited singers!","offer_id":52110640709861,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/1QfjZSTMp9vdEXNPKY24jRbzdOjsaKr7i-the-valley-of-vision-cover.png?v=1789704522"},{"product_id":"what-child-is-this","title":"What Child Is This?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eEnglish melody, 16th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eWords by William Chatterton Dix, 1867\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eArranged by Lane Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eAvailable for: SATB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eOptional instrument (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, or Violin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003ePiano Accompaniment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLevel: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eDuration: ~3:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What Child Is This?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant and enduring Christmas carol that has captivated audiences for centuries. The melody is a variation of \"Greensleeves,\" a beloved English folk tune with a history shrouded in mystery and legend, dating back to at least the late 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eThe beautiful and melancholic melody was paired with new sacred words by William Chatterton Dix, a British poet and hymn writer. His words transform the tune into a deeply reverent and contemplative Christmas hymn, sung from the perspective of onlookers at the Nativity. This SATB arrangement seeks to honor the rich history of both the melody and its words, presenting them in a new light while preserving the timeless beauty and emotional depth that has made this Christmas carol a classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eWhat Child is this, who, laid to rest\u003cbr\u003eOn Mary’s lap is sleeping—\u003cbr\u003eWhom angels greet with anthems sweet,\u003cbr\u003eWhile shepherds watch are keeping?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eThis, this is Christ, the King,\u003cbr\u003eWhom shepherds guard, and angels sing:\u003cbr\u003eHaste, haste to bring Him laud,\u003cbr\u003eThe Babe, the Son of Mary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eWhy lies He in such mean estate,\u003cbr\u003eWhere ox and ass are feeding?\u003cbr\u003eGood Christians, fear, for sinners here\u003cbr\u003eThe silent Word is pleading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eNails, spear, shall pierce Him through,\u003cbr\u003eThe cross be borne for me, for you;\u003cbr\u003eHail! Hail! the Word made flesh,\u003cbr\u003eThe Babe, the Son of Mary!\u003cbr\u003eSo bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eCome, peasant, king, to own Him.\u003cbr\u003eThe King of kings salvation brings;\u003cbr\u003eLet loving hearts enthrone Him.\u003cbr\u003eRaise, raise the song on high.\u003cbr\u003eThe virgin sings her lullaby.\u003cbr\u003eJoy! Joy! for Christ is born,\u003cbr\u003eThe Babe, the Son of Mary!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB \/ Medium Ensemble (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52774821920997,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Small Ensemble (up to 12 singers)","offer_id":52110640939237,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Unlimited singers!","offer_id":52110640906469,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/1AVTItJCFD4oUsiKsSf64Va8LNw5U8TiP-what-child-is-this-cover.png?v=1789704532"}],"url":"https:\/\/lanejohnsonmusic.com\/collections\/music-for-community-choirs.oembed","provider":"Lane Johnson Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}