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SANTA BARBARA READING SESSION OCTAVOS SORTED BY YEAR
(Click on a year below to see a complete list of reading sessions featuring SBMP Octavos)

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

American Choral Directors Association National Conventions (2009-2025
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March 18-22 | Dallas, TX


October 15th 2024
Registration for the 2025 ACDA National Conference Opens
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SANTA BARBARA MUSIC PUBLISHING READING SESSION
New Editors' Choice Selections for Mixed Choirs (All Levels)
Clinician Jacob Narverud with Kyle Pederson on piano

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SANTA BARBARA MUSIC PUBLISHING READING SESSION

New Releases for Middle & High School Choirs

Clinician Jacob Narverud with Kyle Pederson on piano

Included Titles
Gaudeamus Hodie [SATB] by Victor C. Johnson
Hine Ma Tov [SAB] by Niel Ginsberg
Dance for Love [SAB] by Z. Randall Stroope
Heartbeat [SAB] by Kyle Pederson

The Little Creek [SAB] by Matt Carlson

I Feel Tired Sometimes [SATB] by Judy A. Rose

Hands Are Knockin' [SAB] by Kyle Pederson

Hold Fast to Dreams [SAB] by Susan LaBarr

Gravitas [SATB] by Jacob Narverud

Ndandihleli [SATB] arr. Charlotte Botha

The Soul of a Tree [SATB] by Amy F. Bernon

Hush! [SATB] arr. Stacey V. Gibbs

August [SATB div.] by Jacob Narverud

Long Ago [SATB] arr. Jacob Narverud

Wait With Me [SATB] by Coleman Peterson


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OCTAVOS INCLUDED ON THE NATIONAL ACDA READING SESSIONS

Hodie by Jacob Narverud
- TTBB Reading Session
Gaudeamus Hodie by Victor C. Johnson - Community Reading Session
Always Keep This Close by Zachary J. Moore - Senior High School Reading Session
You Are the Song by Jacob Narverud - Jr. High / Middle School Reading Session

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OCTAVOS PERFORMED AT THE CONVENTION

Bowling Green State University Men's Chorus - Richard Schnipke, conductor
Solstice - by Tim Sarsany - TTBB

The Cincinnati Youth Choir and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Chamber Choir  - Joe Miller, conducting
Hands Are Knockin’ - by Kyle Pederson - SAB

Faubion Middle School - Bella Voce Treble Chorus - Liz Turner, conductor
Liebst du um Schönheit - arr. Drew Collins - SSA
As the Tree Stands Talll - by Daniel Schreimer - SSAA

Heritage Middle School - Jennifer Benjamin, conductor
Tum Balalayka - arr. Jay Broeker - Unision or SA


Mt. San Antonio College Chamber Singers - Bruce Rogers, conductor
Hutia te Rito - arr. Zachary J. Moore - SATB


St. Michael's Choir School Schola Cantorum - S. Bryan Priddy, conductor
Indodana - arr. Raif Schmitt and Michael Barrett - SATB

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OCTAVOS INCLUDED ON 2021 NATIONAL READING SESSIONS
David's Lamentation by Joshua Shank - College / University
I Go Among Trees by Giselle Wyers - College / University
Hands Are Knockin' by Kyle Pederson - Children & Community Youth
Jubilate Deo by Juan Noroña - Senior High
KidSong by Stephen E. Caldwell - Community Choirs
Sukkat Shelomekha by Marjan Helms - Junior High / Middle School
The Seedling by Kevin T. Padworski - Children & Community Youth
The Song We Sing by Jacob Narverud - Men's Choir / TTBB


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VIEW CONVENTION PICTURES HERE

OCTAVOS INCLUDED ON 2019 NATIONAL READING SESSIONS
Alleluia Rejoice arr. J. Edmund Hughes - Children and Community Youth Music
Weep No More by David N. Childs - Children and Community Youth Music
If by Matthew Erpelding - Senior High School Music
The Composition of a Kiss by Kevin T. Padworski - Treble Choir Music
Antigua Canción by Kirstina Rasmussen Collins - Treble Choir Music
Nine Hundred Mile arr. Philip Silvey - Middle School Music
Sisi ni moja (We Are One) Jacob Narverud - Middle School Music
Your Heart is My Heart by Alex Garter - Community Choir

SANTA BARBARA BEST SELLERS READING SESSION
Included Titles
Cantate Domino by Nancy Hill Cobb
Cornerstone by Shawn L. Kirchner
Cradle Hymn by Kim André Arnesen
Dance for Love by Z. Randall Stroope
Dance on My Heart by Allen Koepke
Famine Song arr. Matthew Culloton
Grace Before Sleep by Susan LaBarr
Hol' You Han' arr. Paul Rardin
Indodana (SATB div.) arr. Michael Barrett and Ralf Schmitt
IPharadisi arr. Brad Richmond
It Takes a Village by Joan Szymko
Jambo Teddy Kalandad Harrison, arr. Jacob Narverud
Lunar Lullaby by Jacob Narverud
Nine Hundred Miles arr. Philip E. Silvey
Sarasponda arr. Ruth Boshkoff
Sing to Me by Andrea Ramsey
Sisi ni moja (We Are One) by Jacob Narverud
There Has to Be a Song by Andrea Ramsey
Three Quotes by Mark Twain by Andrea Ramsey
Weep No More by David N. Childs



OCTAVOS PERFORMED AT THE CONVENTION
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CHILDREN'S HONOR CHOIR - Emily Ellsworth, conductor
Jambo arr. Harrison/Narverud - SSA

MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR CHOIR - Derrick Fox, conductor
Hold Fast to Dreams by Susan LaBarr - SATB
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Artie Henry Middle School Varsity Treble Choir - Amanda Ransom, conductor
Three Quotes by Mark Twain by Andrea Ramsry - SA

Del Webb Middle School Concert Choir - Jennifer Lowry, conductor
Sisi Ni Moja (We Are One) by Jacob Narverud - SA(T)B

Heartland Men's Chorus - Dustin Cates, conductor
The Song We Sing by Jacob Narverud - TTBB
Joy (Premier) by Hans Bridger Heruth - TTBB

Kantorei of Denver, Joel M. Rinsema, conductor
Infinity by Kim André Arnsen - SATB

Lawrence University Cantala (LU Women's Choir) Phillip A. Swan, conductor
Vidi Aquam by Kevin T. Padworski - SSA

Southwest Junior High School Select Men - Alan Showalter, conductor
San'bonani/Namhia Kudlben arr. Michael Barrett - TTBB

University High School Concert Choir - Yelitza Greene & Jay Dunn, conductors
Kplanlongo by Derek Bermel - SATB

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OCTAVOS INCLUDED ON 2017 NATIONAL READING SESSIONS
Banjo Sam [SA] arr. Jay Broeker
Emerald Stream [SATB] Seth Houston
Hakuna Mungu [TTBB] arr. William McKee
Ndikhokhele Bawo [SATB div.] arr. Michael Barrett
Pie Jesu [SATB] Kim André Arnesen
Spiritus Sanctus [SATB div.] Daniel Brinsmead
Spring Shall Bloom [SSA] Susan LaBarr
There Is Sweet Music Here [SATB] Zachary Moore
Unending Flame [SAB] Paul Carey

OCTAVOS PERFORMED AT THE CONVENTION

Bak Middle School of the Arts Girl Chorus - Connie Drosakis, conductor
Instruments of Praise - by Allen Koepke - SSAA

Eric Whitacre Singers - Eric Whitacre, conductor
Go, Lovely Rose - by Eric Whitacre - SATB

Iowa State University Cantamus Women's Choir - Kathleen Rodde, conducto
r
Elijah Rock - arr. Stacey V. Gibbs - SSAA

Jr. High/Middle School Mixed Honor Choir - Lynnel Joy Kenkins, conductor
Chindia - by Alexandru Pascanu - SATB

Reed Academy Middle School Mixed Choir - Daniel Gutierrez, conductor
Mangisondele Nkosi Yam - arr. Michael Barrett - SATB
San’bonani/Namhla Kudibene - arr. Michael Barrett - SATB
Nda wana - arr. Michael Barrett - SATB


VIEW CONVENTION PICTURES HERE



OCTAVOS INCLUDED ON 2015 NATIONAL READING SESSIONS
Gao Shan Qing - TBB
Indodana - SATB div.
Kansas City Kitty - TB
O Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice - SSA
Ride the Chariot - SSAA
We Sing of Love - SSA div.

OCTAVOS PERFORMED AT THE CONVENTION
Miller Middle School Advanced Choir, Anthony Arnold, conductor
A Pentatonic Alleluia by Ross Whitney - SA div.
Cuncti simus ed. Ricardo Soto - SSA
Oh, My Love's Like a Red, Red Rose by R. Scott Coulter - SSA

The United States Air Force Singing Sergeants
Go, Lovely Rose by Eric Whitacre
- SATB
With a Lily in Your Hand by Eric Whitacre - SATB

Spicey Hall Children's Choir from Clayton State University, Martha Shaw, conductor
Nada te turbe by Joan Szymko
- SSA

Waukee High School A Cappella Choir, Amy Voorhees-Hall, conductor
Rytmus by Ivan Hrusovsky - SATB

Saint Mary's International School, Randy Stenson, conductor
When I Hear Her I Have Wings by Mark Templeton
- TTBB

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OCTAVOS INCLUDED ON 2013 NATIONAL READING SESSIONS
Banjo Sam - SA
The boy who picked up his feet to fly - TTBB
El Besu - SATB
Famine Song - SSAA
Gardener of the World - SA
Grace Before Sleep - SATB Div.
Hope Is the Thing with Feathers - SATB
Prayer of Black Elk - SATB
Sigh No More Ladies - SA
Stars I Shall Find - SA or TB
The Old Lost Road - CCB
Umi Sono Ai - SATB
Voces Lucis - SATB
Wake Me a Song - SSA

OCTAVOS PERFORMED AT THE CONVENTION
Junior High/Middle School Honor Choir - Anthony Trecek-King, conductor
The boy who picked up his feet to fly
- SATB

Indianapolis Youth Chorale - Cheryl Eisele West, conductor
Come Sleep
- SATB

Arlington Martin High School Chamber Singers - Kay Owens, conductor
It Takes A Village
- SATB

University of Delaware Chorale - Paul Head, conductor
Kpanlongo
- SATB

Plano Senior High School A Cappella Choir - Derrick Brookins, conductor
The Kiss
- SATB

Union High School Chamber Choir - Mikkel Iverson, conductor
La Orta
- SATB

University of Kentucky Women's Choir - Lori Hetzel, conductor
A Universal Dream
- SSAA

University of Louisville Cardinal Singers - Kent Hatteberg, conductor
Wade in de water
- SSAATTBB


OCTAVOS INCLUDED ON 2011 NATIONAL READING SESSIONS
Babethandaza - SATB
Beauty of Your Dreams, The - SSAA
Benedictus - SSA
Exsultate justi in Domino - SA
How Can I Keep from Singing - SATB
Sednalo e Djore dos - SATB
Three Quotes by Mark Twain - SA
Unending Flame - SAB
Waking, The - SATB
Wana Baraka - TTTBBB

OCTAVOS PERFORMED AT THE CONVENTION
Millikin University Choir - Brad Holmes, conductor
Crossing the Bar - SATB div.

Highland Park United Methodist Church Chancel Choir - David Childs, conductor
I Am With You - SATB div.

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Chorale Wome - Jeffrey Clayton, conductor
maggie and milly and molly and may
- SSAA

"The Singers" Minnesota Choral Arts - Matthew Culloton, conductor
Now Our Meeting’s Over
- SATB
Long Time Trav’ling - SATB div./ten. duet

Lawrence University Women's Choir "Cantala" - Phillip A. Swan, conductor
saboo
- SSAA

Montgomery High School Chorale Women - Heather Orr, conductor
Song of Ruth
- SSAA

Women's National Honor Choir - Lynne Gackle, conductor
Vivos Voco
- SSAA

Luther College Norsemen - Timothy Peter, conductor
Wana Baraka
- TTTBBB


OCTAVOS INCLUDED ON 2009 NATIONAL READING SESSIONS
All Things Bright and Beautiful - 2-part Treble
Animalia: Candy Lion, The Frog, Turtle Tango - Unison
Benedizione - SSAA
Gray Stones in the Grass - SATB
Iraqi Peace Song - SSA
It Sings in Me - SAB
Psalm 24 - TTBB
Regina coeli - SATB
Sehnsucht nach dem Frülinge (Longing for Spring) - Unison
Shojojee - SA - SBMP 741
Sleeping Out : Full Moon - SATB
Tantum ergo - SATB
There was a time - SATB div./sop. solo
Wana Baraka - TTTBBB
African Lullaby - SSA

OCTAVOS PERFORMED AT THE CONVENTION
Lawrence Children's Choir - Janeal Krehbiel, conductor
And One Bee, SA
Every Night When the Sun Goes In, SSA
Schlafe, mein Liebster, SA (or TB)

Tascosa High School Women's Choir - Billy Talley, conductor
Nada de turbe, SSAA (also available for SATB)
I Am Not Yours, SSAA - SBMP 568

Pacific Youth Choir Coro Pacifica - Mia Hall Savage, conductor
Et in terra pax, SSAA

St. Mary's Varsity Ensemble - Randy Stenson, conductor
Exsultate justi in Domino, TTBB (also available for SA & SATB)
Kyrie eleison, TTBB (also available for SSA & SATB)
Da Coconut Nut, TTBB (also available for SATB)

Unity Singers - Ruth Palmer, conductor
Timor et tremor, SATB div.

Junior High School Honor Choir - Judy Bowers, conductor
When I Think of You, SSA

High School Honor Choir - Christine Bass, conductor
The Choir Invisible, SATB




FEATURED OCTAVO
Just One Step
SSA or SAB
by
Daniel Brinsmead