AC-CENT-TCHU-ATE THE POSITIVE brothers and sisters, are you ready to eliminate the negative? Then just latch on to this lively tune and help spread the word! Exclusive to Accent for the time being. AMERICAN HYMN, AN This is a soaring, gorgeous song about the natural beauties of America, as sung by the Vocal Majority. ANNIE'S SONG the lovely John Denver song, good for weddings AVE MARIA If you have a lead singer inclined toward sacred music, this solo is for you. BEAUTIFUL SAVIOUR quite inspirational, in a unique mix of musical styles BECAUSE HE LIVES/AMAZING GRACE medley of hymns BUTTERFLY KISSES pop/country hit about a father and daughter that is sure to go over big at weddings CANDLE IN THE WIND Elton John's moving tribute to Princess Diana, not available till John begins granting permission CANDLE ON THE WATER a beautiful song from the Disney film "Pete's Dragon" CHANGE MY HEART, OH GOD A gentle, mellow piece, this song expresses devotion to God. CHRISTMAS DINNER A folky song written by Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary), this piece warms the heart during a cold time of year. CHRISTMAS MEDLEY 15-page production number done by the Louisville Thoroughbreds. CHRISTMAS SHOES, THE A country song with lots of heart, this seasonal song will have your audiences reaching for their hankies. Feature your lead on this one. DU GAMLA, DU FRIA Swedish national anthem   FOR GOOD From the musical "Wicked," this song features a heartfelt, intense dialogue between witches Elphaba and Glinda. If your group has two good soloists with medium to high voices, this is the ticket for you. Also available in one-soloist version.   GOD BLESS OUR SENIOR CITIZENS great to honor residents of nursing homes GOD BLESS THE CHILD The rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears revived this 1941 Billie Holiday song in 1968.  This tempo, bluesy ballad is as moving as they come.  And here is a blessing for you: The piece is no longer exclusive to the Big Apple Chorus. GOD PUT A RAINBOW This toe-tapping, old-time gospel number is arranged in an unusual woodshed style. GOSPEL HOME MEDLEY These two songs about your home in the sky go together so well that they even intertwine at one point. Have a good time letting out some energy with this one. GREAT LAKES SONG  This tribute to the Great Lakes and their seagoing men is strong and moving. GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST Arranged for eight-part mixed voices, this Amy Grant song is a wish list for a better world. So get together with a chorus or quartet of the other gender and move your audiences' hearts with this gem. HE The powerful message of this tune makes it just right to stir your audiences emotions. Exclusive to Power Play at present. HOUSE I LIVE IN, THE  "What is America to me?"  This song lists many everyday things in heart-warming, inspiring fashion. I BELIEVE  This inspirational classic is a hit on any show.  Power Play no longer has exclusive rights to it. I DIDN'T RAISE MY BOY TO BE A SOLDIER powerful anti-war sentiment, as done by San Diego SAI I HAVE A LOVE gorgeous tune from "West Side Story" (solo plus chorus) I PLEDGE MY ALLEGIANCE This country-flavored patriotic number is exclusive to Accent until 8/10. I THINK YOU'RE WONDERFUL happy uptune for kids of all ages I WILL SING HALLELUJAH lively spiritual IF I HAD A HAMMER Folk music meets barbershop in this inspiring piece. IF WE EVER NEEDED THE LORD BEFORE traditional gospel tune, in both barbershop and modern versions, quite lively IF YOU BELIEVE uplifting pop love ballad IT'S TODAY  From the musical Mame, this happy song urges you to celebrate the day.  Makes a great opener. IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL If you sing in a mixed-barbershop group or church choir, this SATB arrangement is for you. The message is as timeless as it is powerful. JAMAICAN NOEL lively Christmas song; each part gets a solo JESUS LOVES ME  This surprisingly complex and powerful take on a children's song is exclusive to Power Play right now. JENNY REBECCA a good one, welcoming a new baby to the world JUST A BABY'S PRAYER AT TWILIGHT little child prays for Daddy off to war LET IT BE ME the Everly Brothers heartfelt ballad LET ME BE YOUR WINGS wonderful romantic song by Barry Manilow, from "Thumbellina" LET THEM BE LITTLE  A country tune with lots of heart, this plea to allow children to act their age is a real gem. LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH show closer with a great message. The men's version of this arrangement is published by SPEBSQSA. LIVE LIKE AN ANGEL written by barbershopper Stewart Girlock, this gospel song is of professional quality LORD'S PRAYER This beautiful piece is a rearrangement for SATB of the Society-published chart done by Joe Liles and Tom. It is fine for both mixed-barbershop and church groups. LOST IN THE STARS possibly contestable version, powerful song MACOMB CHRISTMAS MEDLEY Not many arrangements are listed in both Inspirational and Comedy, but this medley is one big happy mix. Your holiday audiences are sure to enjoy this potpourri, exclusive right now to Macomb County. MARKS MEDLEY seasonal: "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" and "Silver & Gold" MARY, DID YOU KNOW A powerful, reverent song, this piece is a hit at Christmas or any other time of year. Available in male, female and mixed voices. MARY IN THE MORNING pretty, rhythmic pop ballad MAY YOU ALWAYS modernish rhythmic ballad, suitable for contest, sweet sentiment MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING  The Carpenters' moving hit is available in various versions: women's, men's, mixed and as a solo plus four parts for a chorus specialty number. MISS CELIE'S BLUES (SISTER) sisterhood song for women, from film "The Color Purple" MY LIFE FLOWS ON (HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING) This beautiful hymn speaks of joy in the face of suffering. The lyrics are just as strong as those of "It Is Well with My Soul," which is saying something. MY LITTLE GIRL Tim McGraw sang and co-wrote this beautiful song. Guaranteed to melt any parent's heart, this piece is exclusive to Melodies and Memories until 9/10. NATIONAL ANTHEM OF BARBADOS um, rather specialized O, AMERICA Celtic Woman popularized this moving tribute to the spirit of the USA. Even singers and audiences from other lands will be touched by this powerful piece. Exclusive through 2011. OH! MY LOVE IS LIKE A RED, RED ROSE uses the old melody and Robert Burns's classic lyrics ONE TIN SOLDIER stirring song of peace from the film "Billy Jack" ONES LEFT STANDING  This powerful song sounds as though it were written for 9/11.  Though it appeared about a year earlier, the amazing sentiments make it a great song for any group's repertoire. OPERATOR moves right along, Manhattan Transfer made the song famous POKARE KARE ANA gem of a Maori love song, as sung by The Ritz PRECIOUS FRIENDS Folk legend Pete Seeger penned this uplifting song. Use this piece to honor a friend(s) or simply to inpire your audiences. Arranged for chorus and soloist. ROCK OF AGES LET OUR SONG stirring Jewish religious piece RUN FOR THE ROSES the thought-provoking Dan Fogelberg song SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER You don't have to be a Baptist to sing this song, which somehow manages to be both lively and majestic. SHE BELIEVES IN ME uplifting pop/country hit SING IT A CAPPELLA doo-wop gospel a la Glad, really fits us barbershoppers SING LULLABY  What a sweet Christmas tune this is.  Your group will enjoy singing a lullaby to the baby Jesus. SMELL THE FLOWERS country hit telling us to enjoy life right now SMILE As sung by The New Tradition and many other groups, this piece is really powerful. You could close your shows with it or sing it in just about any other position. Some consider "Smile" to be Tom's all-time best arrangement. SOUND CELEBRATION  Tom wrote and arranged this energetic song honoring music and other sounds of life around us.  The men's version of this arrangement is published by SPEBSQSA.  There is now an SATB version for YMIH/YWIH singers. TELL MY FATHER  From the musical "Civil War," this song of a dying young soldier is truly astonishing.  No longer exclusive to Power Play. THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC What could be more inspiring than singing about our music? Exclusive right now to a top chorus who is receiving it as a surprise gift from a member. THANK YOU, WORLD a great Statler Brothers' tune honoring music THEME FROM ICE CASTLES also called "Through the Eyes of Love," very pretty THEY ARE GONE tribute to Challenger astronauts. THIS TRAIN/WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN  A stirring medley about moving on to the Promised Land, this piece is performed by the Great Northern Union.  Also requires two quartets. THRONE OF GRACE Written by barbershopper Gary Scalise, this song expresses religious humility. TO WHERE YOU ARE  Exclusive to Power Play right now, this powerful love sung has been recorded by Josh Groban.  Haven't heard of this young man with the mature voice?  You will! TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR Yes, really. This chart is actually fairly fancy, with various styles of harmonization being used. A couple of extra verses have been added to honor ill children, so this song is just right for certain occasions. VIRGIN MARY (HAD A BABY BOY)  Lots of rhythmic interest in this Christmas tune.  It somehow manages to be both calm and lively at the same time.   WEDDING SONG great for weddings, naturally WHEN I GROW TOO OLD TO DREAM beautiful Sigmund Romberg tempo ballad WHEN I SING jazzy, fun, a natural for barbershoppers WHEN THE RIVER MEETS THE SEA  What a beautiful song this is.  A metaphor for the afterlife, the piece can be a great comfort at a funeral--other times as well. WHEN THERE'S LOVE AT HOME A beautiful, heartfelt song, this is a pure joy to sing and listen to. Power Play sings it. WIEGENLIED Brahms lullaby, in German WIND BENEATH MY WINGS, THE inspirational Bette Midler hit about the man behind the woman, or vice versa WITH TWO WINGS marvelously energetic 8-parter about men and women working together, as sung by Friends WOULD JESUS WEAR A ROLEX  TV evangelists are pointedly spotlighted in this delightful tune.  Exclusive to Buckeye Blend right now. YES, STILL THE STARRY BANNER WAVES This moving ode to the flag is a sure winner nowadays. YOU KNOW BETTER THAN I  Joseph sang this moving song to God in an animated film. YOU MUST COME IN AT THE BOTTOM  The Good Lord called on this man to become a bass singer. Though the fellow lacked faith, God's will -- and sense of humor -- prevailed. Exclusive to State Line Grocery at this time. YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND What's not to like about this Carole King classic? Great for honoring a special person or delighting all of your audiences.

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