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Choral Speaking


Ahkond Of Swat, The         $3.00

CHORUS: Who, or why, or which, or what,
Is the Ahkond of Swat?
SOLO VOICES: Is he tall or short, or dark or fair?
Does he sit on a stool or sofa or chair,
or squat,
Edward Lear. 5 min. A bit of nonsense for mixed groups. Cast very flexible. ISBN 1-60045-226-4
 

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Ballad Of The Oyster Man         $2.50

Oliver W. Holmes. An arrangement of this Humorous poem. For solos and chorus. Very clever. ISBN 1-60045-425-9 

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Chicago         $3.00

Carl Sandburg. This famous poem arranged for solos and chorus. An arrangement that we feel confident will bring pleasure to many audiences. ISBN 1-60045-279-5  

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Crucifixion, THE         $4.00

James Weldon Johnson. From 'God's Trombones.' 8 min. A sublime poem by this great Negro writer. Most effective for Choral voice (both chorus and solos). 

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Death Of Minnehaha         $4.00

Choric Drama arranged from 'Hiawatha.' 15 min. A poignant beautiful number that will be loved by all. If desired, many voices may be used: chorus, duets and solos. ISBN 1-60045-427-5 

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Go Down Death         $4.00

Johnson. Choric drama arranged from 'God's Trombones.' 6 min. 'And God said Go down Death, Go down to Savannah, Georgia, and find Sister Caroline.' Very effective and beautiful. ISBN 1-60045-156-X 

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Goobers, Oakree, And Good Ole Boys         $4.00

Jeff Zwagerman. 15-20 min. Southern group vs. northern group at start, then together they learn to speak "southern." Good entertainment. Well received. Cast copies required for public performance. ISBN 1-60045-238-8 

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Hill, The         $4.00

Edgar Lee Masters. Arranged for Choral speaking from poet's masterpiece, "Spoon River Anthology." 15 min. Nine of the characters who lie buried on "The Hill" are speaking. Solos, duets, and chorus. Will be loved by cast and audience. ISBN 1-60045-428-3  

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January         $4.25

Rebecca Bardgett 10 min. From New Year's resolutions to football; cold and snow through the reason its called January and all about Compliment Day; this is a lively choral reading you will enjoy preforming. ISBN 1-60045-264-7 

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Let My People Go         $4.00

Johnson. Choric verse drama from 'God's Trombones.' 12 min. The Dramatic account of God's deliverance of people of Israel from Pharaoh. Most effective. For chorus and solo voices. May be all men if desired. ISBN 1-60045-429-1 

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Lord's Prayer, The         $3.00

6 min. Chorus gives interpolative verses, and solo finishes each verse with a part of the Lord's Prayer. Very effective and worshipful. Much in demand. ISBN 1-60045-430-5 

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Night Comes To The City         $4.00

Claire Boiko. 10 min. A beautiful number with varied voices. A chorus, single voices, and small groups portray the sounds of the city. ISBN 1-60045-431-3 

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Noah Built The Ark         $4.00

James W. Johnson. Choric verse drama from 'God's Trombones.'10 min. (Or may be two Poems. The first entitled 'The Garden of Eden') from account of sin entering the Garden and on through days of flood until 'God hung out his rainbow cross the sky.' An enthralling poem. For chorus and solo voices. ISBN 1-60045-239-6 

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Pied Piper Of Hamelin, The         $4.00

Robert Browning. 10 min. An arrangement of this famous poem. For solos and chorus. Many voices may be used if desired. The familiar rythym and clever rhyming are very effective for Choral speaking. ISBN 1-60045-188-8 

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Prodigal Son, The         $4.00

Johnson. Choric drama from 'God's Trombones.' 10 min. The parable is effectively portrayed by solo and chorus. ISBN 1-60045-432-1 

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We, The People         $4.25

Mary Ludwig. 6 min. An arrangement of reminders and quotes from our early history. Fast paced. Very patriotic. Can be performed by any size group. ISBN 1-60045-433-X 

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What The Chimney Sang         $2.50

Bret Harte. Effective, short poem for solo and chorus, giving the eerie sound of the night wind. ISBN 1-60045-434-8 

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With Wings As Eagles         $4.00

Hazel Moseley. Choric drama for large or medium casts. 25 min. The exciting story of man. "And so he came from infancy to youth, to man... And then came AGE." There must be balance in our world and we must find the key for there is just so much upon this little sphere of life... and nowhere else to go but here." Most impressive, beautiful. ISBN 1-60045-272-8 

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