Not sure what to program? Try these best-selling works from Graphite’s family of composers and publishers!

Tried and true. These bestsellers are a great place to start when you’re looking for repertoire!

JAM! (Jom-Ayuh-Mari!) — Tracy Wong Series

JAM! (Jom – Ayuh – Mari!) is three-way play on words!  In essence, the music says, “Come, let’s go make some music together and sing while passing the time! Leave your worries for a while.” This groovy, wildly catchy song will be an instant hit. JAM! is available in three voicings: 3-part treble, SAB, and SATB, each with body percussion.

JAM! (Jom-Ayuh-Mari!)
3 part treble, body percussion
Also available for SATB and SAB voicings.
Tracy Wong Series

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Practice Tracks are available!

“JAM! (Jom-Ayuh-Mari!)” by Tracy Wong. Performed by Creek 21, Cherry Creek HS in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Adam Cave, choral director.

Stardust — B.E. Boykin, Graphite Publishing

In “Stardust,” the singers call for “a home where we can run” in memory of Ahmaud Arbery, “a home where we can pray” in memory of the victims of the Mother Emanuel shooting, “a home where we can breathe” in memory of George Floyd, and a home “to sleep and dream without fear” in memory of Breonna Taylor. When we sing, we pray twice, and it is my prayer that this piece stirs all who hear it to call for justice for the people of color taken from this world before their time and without concern for their humanity. “If we are only stardust, let your names reach to the sky above us. Like petals wafting on a breeze, we lift you up beyond our reach.”
– Marcus J. Jauregui, choir director

Stardust
SSA, piano, and djembe
Also available in TBB or SATB versions. 
B.E. Boykin (Graphite Publishing)

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“Stardust” by B.E. Boykin. Performed by the Pershing Middle School Treble Choir Houston ISD, under the direction of Marcus J. Jauregui, for their 2021 Texas Music Educators Association Convention performance.

They Are Mother — Jennifer Lucy Cook, Graphite Publishing

“They Are Mother” captures the nonbinary and nonsingular mystery and grandeur of the divine creating force: Mother Nature. This piece features a blend of traditional choral vocal technique and elements of modern pop singing and will highlight creative soloists in the ensemble.

They Are Mother
SATB div. choir, SA solo group, and piano
Additional version with string quartet coming soon!
Jennifer Lucy Cook (Graphite Publishing)

Difficulty:

Practice Tracks are available!

“They Are Mother,” by Jennifer Lucy Cook. Performed by Utah Valley University Chamber Choir, Dr. Reed Criddle, conductor

More for SATB Choir

Blessed Be!
SATB a cappella
Melanie DeMore (VocalEssence Music Press)

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A celebration of life, joyfully expressing our gratitude for human connection–to generations that have come before us and those yet to come.

In the Middle
SATB, piano
Also available for SSAA
Dale Trumbore

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As this piece ebbs and flows, we are reminded to savor even the smallest moments of our lives.

Rounds & Canons!

Lumen
Unison chant, 3-part canon
Abbie Betinis

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This well-crafted, flexible canon passes “light” from singer to singer.

A Path to Each Other
3-part round
Jocelyn Hagen & Timothy C. Takach (Graphite Publishing)

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A simple round, suggesting empathy and connectivity between all of us.

When I Rise Up
3-Part Round 
J. David Moore (Fresh Ayre Music)

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This bright, joyous 3-part canon is an embrace of all of life!

Art Song Corner

Daisy Time
Voice and piano
Martha Hill Duncan (Graphite Publishing)

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This lilting tribute to daisies and summer has a gorgeous melody line propelled through various meter changes and supported by a “dancing” piano accompaniment. A joy to sing and perform!

More Choral Favorites

There’s A Meeting Here Tonight
TTBB a cappella
Cantus

I Started Out Singing
3-part treble, piano or
SAB, piano
Jocelyn Hagen

Will the Circle Be Unbroken
SATB, SSAA, or TTBB
J. David Moore

Our Contributing Editor

Jonathan Campbell, BA, MSM, DMA, currently serves as Director of Music at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka, MN., and is a Contributing Editor for Graphite Publishing. His music publishers include Augsburg Fortress, Concordia, Morningstar, GIA, Sacred Music Press, and Falls House. He won first prize in the Morningside Choral Composition Contest and was also awarded a Faith Partner’s Residency with the American Composer’s Forum. Jonathan has served many churches, conducted the Chorale of the Honors Choirs S.E. MN for eight years, and has served on the faculties of Winona State University, Augsburg University, and Pomona College.