Vocal solo for medium range voice and piano expressing gratitude for parents from a perspective of becoming one. Especially suitable for Mother’s and Father’s Day. Composer Daniel Carter wrote this song after a conversation with his daughter who said to him on his birthday, “I just want you to know I get it. I understand now what it means to be a parent, to worry, to love, to make everything in your life about your children. And I can’t thank you and love you enough for what you’ve done.”
When I was just a child you sat and read to me,
And told me I could do most anything,
Told me be anything that my heart could dream.
It made me smile.
And so I grew and learned, and as I claimed my life,
My stubborn will divided you and I,
And all those words we said were sometimes filled with strife,
And we would cry.
Sunny days could turn to rainy days
When I would storm around when I didn’t get my way.
Sunny days along with rainy days
Can give new meaning to our lives and reason for our ways.
The little notes you wrote that brought those happy smiles,
The pranks you pulled denying all the while,
The endless times that I thought I knew better than you,
How wrong I…
I understand now the sacrifice you made,
How hard it was to do all of the things you did.
I understand now how easy hurt is dealt,
How slow the healing till no more sting is felt.
And when I think of you, I think of sunny days,
The kind that come when rain has gone away,
The kind like when you kissed my tears away,
Those days I…
I understand now how blessed and loved I am.
Those little words we say,
So overused but they are true,
Those little words—I love you.
Composed by: Carter, Daniel
Lyrics by: Carter, Daniel L. Key: C Voicing: Vocal Solo Language: English Duration: approx. 3:40
Price:$3.50
When Johnny / Keep the Home Fires Burning (SSAATTBB)
arr. David A. Zabriskie
SSAATTBB, piano
When Johnny / Keep the Home Fires Burning (SSAATTBB)
A magnificent arrange of “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” and “Keep the Home Fires Burning” arranged for choir (SSAATTBB) and Orchestra by David A. Zabriskie
Arranged by: Zabriskie, David A. Key: g minor Voicing: SSAATTBB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 6:10
Price:$1.60
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When Saints Unite to Sing God’s Praise
arr. David A. Zabriskie
SATB, piano
When Saints Unite to Sing God’s Praise
HolySheetMusic is proud to announce the first collaborative creation between Janice Kapp Perry and David Zabriskie. Janice sang in The Mormon Tabernacle Choir for five and a half years. As a parting gift for her many friends there, she composed “When Saints Unite to Sing God’s Praise.” Available now for the first time anywhere, David Zabriskie has created a moving and elegant arrangement of this hymn. For SATB Choir with Piano Accompaniment.
Composed by: Perry, Janice Kapp
Arranged by: Zabriskie, David A. Lyrics by: Perry, Janice Kapp Key: C Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 3:30
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When the Daffodils Arrive
arr. David A. Zabriskie
SATB
When the Daffodils Arrive
When the Daffodils Arrive – David A. Zabriskie, arranger
Words by the late Reverend Carl G. Seaburg of the Unitarian Universalist Association and music from an Hasidic tune, David Zabriskie creates an a cappella arrangement for Solo Voice and SATB Choir.
When the daffodils arrive
in the Easter of the year,
and the spirit starts to thrive,
let the heart beat free and clear.
When the pussy willows bloom
in the springing of the year,
let the heart find loving room
spread their welcome far and near.
When the sweet rain showers come,
in the greening of the year,
birds will sing and bees will hum.
Alleluia time is here.
-Carl G. Seaburg (1922-1998)
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Composed by: Hasidic Tune
Arranged by: Zabriskie, David A. Lyrics by: Seaburg, Carl G. Key: d minor Voicing: SATB Language: English Duration: Approx. 2:30
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Where Can I Turn for Peace? (Hymn Enhancer – Zabriskie)
arr. David A. Zabriskie
Hymn Enhancer
Where Can I Turn for Peace? (Hymn Enhancer – Zabriskie)
This arrangement of “Where Can I Turn for Peace?” is a “Hymn Enhancer”. Each Hymn Enhancer comes with two labels. The choir reads the music out of the hymnbook. The hymnal version is included for easy reading and contains instructions for the choir member on how this hymn is to be performed. These Hymn Enhancers are simple, beautiful, and quick to prepare. They are also great for teaching singing techniques and practices.
Composed by: Meredith, Joleen G.
Arranged by: Zabriskie, David A. Lyrics by: Thayne, Emma Lou Key: D Voicing: Hymn Enhancer Language: English
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Where Can I Turn for Peace? (TTBB – Zabriskie)
arr. David A. Zabriskie
TTBB, piano
Where Can I Turn for Peace? (TTBB – Zabriskie)
A beautiful arrangement of Joleen Meredith’s “Where Can I Turn for Peace” for TTBB Choir arranged by David A. Zabriskie.
Composed by: Meredith, Joleen G.
Arranged by: Zabriskie, David A. Lyrics by: Thayne, Emma Lou Key: D Voicing: TTBB, piano Language: English
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Where Jesus Walked
Kathleen Holyoak - Composer
SATB, piano
Where Jesus Walked
Where Jesus Walked – Kathleen Holyoak, composer
Carma Salvesen’s poem, “If” inspired the writing of this song by Kathleen Holyoak for SATB choir and expresses the desire to walk in the footsteps of Christ in the land of His birth. As we attend the temple, we find ourselves walking in hallowed places and in essence, in the footsteps of our elder brother and Savior. Follow the words by Carma and Kathleen as you listen to this hauntingly beautiful melody:
If I could go to Galilee and walk the paths where Jesus walked
And sit on tender grasses green on the hillside where He taught.
If I could ponder of His plan upon a rock that knew His hand,
Or walk along the seashore where His feet had touched the sand.
My spirit years within me to gently hold His hand.
I’ll never walk where Jesus walked,
I’ll never see the blessed Galilee.
I worship in His holy temple where I know He’s walked before.
Have His feet been down this hallway?
Has His hand ever touched this door?
Has He stood in this very room? Has He looked at what I see?
I close my eyes and picture Him,
the son of God, who died for me.
I do not need to go to Galilee nor to travel far away.
My tender heart is filled with thoughts of Him.
No Galilee, yet my testimony burns within, burns within.
Now I know, I know I’ve walked where Jesus walked!
Composed by: Holyoak, Kathleen
Lyrics by: Holyoak, Kathleen; Salvesen, Carma Key: d minor, e minor Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 3:40
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Whither Goest Thou, Pilgrim Stranger?
arr. Ronald J. Staheli
SATB, piano
Whither Goest Thou, Pilgrim Stranger?
Whither Goest Thou, Pilgrim Stranger? – Ronald Staheli, arranger
An energetic arrangement of Two American Folk Hymns for SATB Choir and Piano four-hands by Dr. Ronald Staheli.
Composed by: Staheli, Ronald
Arranged by: Staheli, Ronald Key: Eb Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 3:30
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Why Weepest Thou?
Kathleen Holyoak
SATB, piano
Why Weepest Thou?
From the collaboration of composer Kathleen Holyoak and lyricist Lawrence Lee, a beautiful SATB Choral piece for Easter titled “Why Weepest Thou?” Kathleen is a significant LDS composer. Take time to peruse her work. “Mary, why weepest thou,” asked an Angel who attended the tomb where Jesus had been buried. Then followed words that would impact every person born to this earth, “He is not here, He has risen.” These simple words are written to a lovely melody that will fill your heart with joy and set the scene for this Easter season.
Composed by: Holyoak, Kathleen
Lyrics by: Lee, Lawrence Key: Bb Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 4:15
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Winter Lullaby
Michael Merrill
SSAATTBB, piano
Winter Lullaby
“Winter Lullaby” means to capture the essence of seeing and feeling something holy, wonderful, and beautiful from a child’s perspective. The simplicity and sense of quiet reverence throughout this piece, coupled with the purity of the fallen snow, illustrates the peace and joy that exists within one who is innocent, like a child. With this innocence, slowly, the transformation from a winter scene to a heavenly place occurs in a gradual and glorious display.” – Skyler Wixom, poet.
Composed by: Merrill, Michael
Lyrics by: Wixom, Skyler Key: a minor Voicing: SSAATTBB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 5:35
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With Thankful Hearts
David A. Zabriskie
SATB
With Thankful Hearts
Words by Devan Jensen; Music by David A. Zabriskie. This is a wonderful Thanksgiving Hymn. Once the choir has learned the first verse and chorus, their parts are the same for the rest of verses. Each part is a melody unto itself. This is brought out by each part singing, for example basses, the words while the rest of the voices sing “Ooh.” The result is a stunning beautiful hymn.
Composed by: Zabriskie, David A.
Lyrics by: Jensen, Devan Key: F Voicing: SATB Language: English Duration: Approx. 3:15
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With Wondering Awe
arr. David A. Zabriskie
Vocal Solo
With Wondering Awe
A beautiful arrangement of the Christmas Carol “With Wondering Awe” for Vocal Solo by composer David A. Zabriskie.
Composed by: Traditional English Carol
Arranged by: Zabriskie, David A. Key: F Voicing: Vocal Solo Language: English
Price:$2.95
Wondery
Douglas Pew
SATB
Wondery
This is a beautiful hymn in g minor is by American Composer, Douglas Pew. Lyrics are by Brian Pew and Phyllis Wocher.
Composed by: Pew, Douglas
Lyrics by: Pew, Brian; Wocher, Phyllis Key: g minor Voicing: SATB Language: English Duration: Approx. 3:00
Price:$0.60
Wondrous Love
Sue Neimoyer
SSAATTBB
Wondrous Love
Wondrous Love
This piece for 8-part unaccompanied choir was commissioned by Brady Allred for his premiere choral group, the Salt Lake Vocal Artists. It was premiered in March 2012. The opening of the piece draws upon the “older,” more mystical, open-fifth sound native to the original shape-note setting in the Sacred Harp, combining it with harmonies that might be best described as “slightly jazzy.” The textual height of the setting is “Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.” This phrase, which should be one of the greatest musical focal points in performance, embodies the piece’s entire meaning. It emphasizes Jesus’s great sacrifice for humankind, and leads to the up-tempo, more rhythmic setting of the final two verses’ joyful response to that idea. In the faster section, the “Sing, I will sing” and “Sing it!” text serves as a “vocal percussion” accompaniment for the melody.
Composed by: Neimoyer, Sue
Key: g minor Voicing: SSAATTBB Language: English Duration: Approx. 7:00
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Wondrous Night
Kathleen Holyoak
SATB, piano
Wondrous Night
Wondrous, Holy Night, a SATB arrangement with piano accompaniment by Kathleen Holyoak, with its gentle and haunting melody, ponders the miracle of His birth:
I wonder if the angels hovered nearWhen Mary birthed the baby Jesus dear?When Mary kissed his cheek,So innocent and sweet,I wonder if she knew He’d save the world?The angels up above, declared the Father’s love.The Son of God brings peace to all mankind.Rejoice, and praise the newborn King.He came to save the world from sin.God’s promise was fulfilled.Rejoice and praise His name.Rejoice and sing and praise the King of kings.I wonder if young Joseph was afraidTo know the Son of God was His to raise?I wonder if he heard the blessed angels singAs Mary rocked Him in her arms that night?The angels up above, declared the Father’s loveOf peace, good will and tidings to man kind.With jubilance and song,Rejoice, Emmanuel;Christ the Lord, the Promised oneWas born that night, a hallowed night,That wondrous, holy night.Copyright 2013
Composed by: Holyoak, Kathleen
Lyrics by: Holyoak, Kathleen Key: f minor Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 4:30
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You Can Make the Pathway Bright (TB – Zabriskie)
Arr. by David A. Zabriskie
TTBB, piano
You Can Make the Pathway Bright (TB – Zabriskie)
You Can Make the Pathway Bright – David Zabriskie, arranger
You Can Make the Pathway Bright, arranged by composer, David Zabriskie for TB voicing. This arrangement includes the melody “There is Sunshine in My Soul” was written for Kenny Wiser, conductor and performed in 2016 General Priesthood Meeting.
Composed by: Dungan, James M.
Arranged by: Zabriskie, David A. Lyrics by: Dungan, Helen Silcott Key: F Voicing: TTBB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 4:00
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Zabriskie Requiem : 01 – It Was Good
David A. Zabriskie
SATB, Solo Voice, Piano
Zabriskie Requiem : 01 – It Was Good
01 – It was Good from David A. Zabriskie’s “Requiem”. This piece is composed for Baritone Solo and SATB choir.
Requiem
A Celebration of Life
1 – It Was Good
text by Kathleen Cahill
God is Justice
God is Mercy
God is behind every Kindness
God is a baby
A maybe
A promise
God is a memory
A question
A prayer in the night
A sound in the ocean
A calm in the heart
God is the color of Light
And it was good to be you
It was good to be me
Good to be us
It was good…
As I sit here alone
on the evening of your death
as the moon curls round the night
I can barely catch my breath
For it seems it was a week ago
I met you
A week ago
We had a family yesterday
their laughter everywhere
How fast they grew and went away
Was it only this morning
I saw it was true
that old couple there was me, and you …
It goes so fast a life is like a day
the minutes pass like Rain
An hour ago I turned to you and said my love
There’s so much life a moment can contain
But you were gone, beyond my voice
And now alone I watch the moon curl round the night
And I rejoice in the life we shared together
I rejoice I rejoice
For it was worth all the time in the world
And it was good to be you
It was good to be me
Good to be us
It was good….
Composed by: Zabriskie, David A.
Lyrics by: Cahill, Kathleen Key: D Voicing: SATB, Solo Voice, Piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 605
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Zabriskie Requiem : 02 – Requiem Aeternam
David A. Zabriskie
SATB, piano
Zabriskie Requiem : 02 – Requiem Aeternam
02 – Requiem Aeternam from David A. Zabriskie’s “Requiem”. This piece is composed for SATB choir.
2 – Requiem aeternam
Traditional Latin Requiem Text
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord
Et lux perpetua luceat eis. And let perpetual light shine upon them
Composed by: Zabriskie, David A.
Lyrics by: Traditional Latin Requiem Key: c minor, D Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English, Latin Duration: Approx. 4:15
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Zabriskie Requiem : 03 – Dies Irae
David A. Zabriskie
SATB, piano
Zabriskie Requiem : 03 – Dies Irae
03 – Dies Irae from David A. Zabriskie’s “Requiem”. This piece is composed for SATB choir.
3 – Dies Irae
Traditional Latin Requiem Text
Dies irae, dies illa This day, this day of wrath
Solvet saeclum in favilla. shall consume the world in ashes.
What trembling there will be
When the judge shall come
to weigh everything strictly!
When the judge takes his seat
all that is hidden shall appear
Nothing will remain unavenged
What shall I, a wretch say then?
To which protector shall I appeal
When even the just man is barely safe?
King of awful majesty
You freely save those worthy of salvation
Save me, fount of pity.
Remember, gentle Jesus
that I am the reason for your time on earth,
do not cast me out on that day.
I groan as one guilty,
My face blushes with guilt
spare the suppliant, O God.
When the damned are confounded
and consigned to keen flames,
call me with the blessed.
O God,
merciful Lord Jesus:
Give them rest.
Composed by: Zabriskie, David A.
Lyrics by: Traditional Latin Requiem Key: e minor Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English, Latin Duration: Approx. 2:45
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Zabriskie Requiem : 04 – Empty Shirts and Jackets
David A. Zabriskie
Vocal Solo, Tenor Sax and Piano
Zabriskie Requiem : 04 – Empty Shirts and Jackets
Requiem
Music: David A. Zabriskie
Text: Kathleen Cahill
4 – Empty Shirts and Jackets
by Kathleen Cahill
Empty shirts and jackets
A fall without a rise
Empty shoes, hanging ties
Empty glasses without eyes
Composed by: Zabriskie, David A.
Lyrics by: Cahill, Kathleen Key: b minor Voicing: Vocal Solo, Tenor Sax and Piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 6:00
Price:$2.95
Zabriskie Requiem : 05 – Sanctus
David A. Zabriskie
SATB, piano
Zabriskie Requiem : 05 – Sanctus
05 – Sanctus from David A. Zabriskie’s “Requiem”. This piece is composed for SATB choir.
5 – Sanctus
Traditional Latin Requiem Text
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus
Dominus Deus Sabaoth!
Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua.
Hosanna in excelsis!
Composed by: Zabriskie, David A.
Lyrics by: Traditional Latin Requiem Key: e minor, F Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English, Latin Duration: Approx. 3:20
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Zabriskie Requiem : 07 – Agnus Dei
David A. Zabriskie
SATB, piano
Zabriskie Requiem : 07 – Agnus Dei
07 – Agnus Dei from David A. Zabriskie’s “Requiem”. This piece is composed for SATB choir.
7 – Agnus Dei
Traditional Latin Requiem Text
Agnus Dei, qui tollis pecatta mundi
dona eis requiem.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis pecatta mundi,
dona eis requiem sepitername.
Translation:
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
Grant them rest.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
Grant them eternal rest.
Composed by: Zabriskie, David A.
Lyrics by: Traditional Latin Requiem Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English, Latin Duration: Approx. 4:40
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Zabriskie Requiem : 08 – Lux Aeterna
David A. Zabriskie
SATB
Zabriskie Requiem : 08 – Lux Aeterna
08 – Lux Astern from David A. Zabriskie’s “Requiem”. This piece is composed for SATB choir.
8 – Lux Aeterna
Traditional Latin Requiem Text
Originally written for “The Fallen – a tale of Jack the Ripper”, it is now incorporated in REQUIEM
Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine,
cum sanctis tuis in aeternum,
quia pius es.
Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine,
et lux perpetua luceat eis,
quia pius es.
Translation:
Let everlasting light shine upon them, Lord,
with Thy saints for ever,
for Thou art merciful.
Grant them eternal rest, Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon them,
for Thou art merciful.
Composed by: Zabriskie, David A.
Lyrics by: Traditional Latin Requiem Key: D Voicing: SATB Language: English, Latin Duration: Approx. 3:40
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Zabriskie Requiem : 09 – In Paradisum
David A. Zabriskie
SATB, piano
Zabriskie Requiem : 09 – In Paradisum
09 – In Paradisum from David A. Zabriskie’s “Requiem”. This piece is composed for SATB choir.
9 – In Paradisum
Traditional Latin Requiem Text
In paradisum deucant angeli;
Chorus angelorum te suscipat
aeternam habeas requiem.
Translation:
May the angels lead you into paradise
May the chorus of angels receive you
may you have eternal rest.
Composed by: Zabriskie, David A.
Lyrics by: Traditional Latin Requiem Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English, Latin Duration: Approx. 3:40
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