Missa Brevis Ritmico 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Liturgical Greek and Latin 
Voicing: CHORAL SCORE  Released: March 2001  Difficulty: Medium
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   This is not just a small mass, but a rhythmic one as well, as the title notes. The traditional Latin mass is redressed in a fusion of jazz, pop and classical colors. Excellent for high school and college, church or school.
 

 Can't Hide, Sinner 
Composer: African-American Slave Song  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: African-American Slave Song 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2017  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   This traditional African-American slave song comes from the Georgia Sea Islands. The a cappella Spiritual style rocks this energetic and evangelizing song. Brian Tate brings a soulful passion to his arrangements and this one does not disappoint. Easy to medium, excellent for high school, community and church choirs.
 

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 Changes 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2022  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   It is said that accepting ''change'' is hard to do. Brian Tate addresses this head-on in his typical uplifting fashion. Brian's messages are always positive and helpful, and his music carries the truthful lessons in the form of a celebration.
 

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 Conectados 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate, Translation by Cristian Grases 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2022  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   ''Connected'' has been one of our most popular chorals and is in numerous voicings. This is the first one to be released with the lyrics translated into Spanish. ''Conectados'' is an exciting step forward in providing choral music to our Spanish-speaking friends.

Note: The recording is the SATB voicing but the lyrics are in English.
 

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 Connected 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2016  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Brian Tate wants to help bring us all together and uses his imaginative music and community-building texts to make it happen. Each vocal part gets its own statement and the parts sequence together into a rollicking chorus, all a cappella, all fun. High school, community, even college choirs can find a joyful spot to program this number. Easy.
 

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 Connected 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SAB  Released: January 2019  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Classic Brian Tate: an uplifting text, catchy and singable a cappella counterpoint, uniquely combining a folk and spiritual sound; this is a winner. Arranged for SAB now, this piece joins several other voicings in our catalog.
 

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 Connected 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: TTBB  Released: January 2021  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Classic Brian Tate: an uplifting text, catchy and singable a cappella counterpoint, uniquely combining a folk and spiritual sound, this is a winner. Newly arranged for TB voices now, this piece joins several other voicings in our catalog. During the pandemic ''Connected'' became the most popular piece in our catalog licensed for virtual choir performances. Easy to Medium.
 

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 Connected (Ssaa) 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SSAA  Released: January 2017  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   The SATB edition (JR1115) was released last year and became an immediate hit. Carrying the positive message that we are all ''connected'' and need to take care of one another is just the beginning of why this is a great piece. It has a style all its own: rhythmic, a cappella with simple but engaging counterpoint, a culminating chorus, and a winning ending. For SSAA choirs of all ages. Easy to medium.
 

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 Drill, Ye Tarriers, Drill 
Composer: American Folk Song, attr. to Charles Connolly  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: American Folk Song, attr. to Thomas Casey 
Voicing: TTBB  Released: January 2021  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   This American folk song from the time of the building of the railroads is both familiar, brawny and humorous. The arrangement is enjoyable and the story comical, making it a great concert selection. Easy to Medium in difficulty.
 

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 Everybody Sing! 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: 3-Part Treble  Released: January 2015  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   This song sings its message loud and clear: singing in a choir teaches community. Children love the message and how the tunes work together, musically illustrating the point. Great for children's choirs, festivals and concert. Easy.
 

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 Gather At The River 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2015  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Brian Tate is a master at creating a new song that sounds seasoned in time. Equally amazing is how natural the vocal parts are – almost singing themselves. GATHER AT THE RIVER reminds us of a hymn but sounds like a Spiritual, and yet the message remains ubiquitous – both sacred and secular. Middle schools, high schools, churches and community choirs will find this an excellent piece to program. Easy.
 

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 Hold Me, Rock Me 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB 
Season: Spirituals  Released: March 2004  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Inspired by traditional spirituals Brian Tate cleverly created the text in this brand new choral selection. The yearning for belonging is quickly evident and rocks gently to a satisfying finish. Brian Tate has been composing a string of choral hits, and this one is destined to fall in line.Also available in SSAA - P1320
 

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 Hold Me, Rock Me 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SSAA 
Season: Spirituals  Released: January 2007  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Released in SATB in 2004, this piece has been popular enough to demand a setting for women's voices. Inspired by traditional spirituals Brian Tate cleverly created the text in this brand new choral selection. The yearning for belonging is quickly evident and rocks gently to a satisfying finish. Brian Tate has been composing and arranging a steady string of choral hits that deserves our attention.Also available in SATB - P1244
 

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 Hold Me, Rock Me 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SAB 
Season: Spirituals  Released: January 2015  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   This is a modern day Spiritual. The SATB voicing has been one of our best-selling pieces for many years. Now Brian Tate has given us an SAB edition, perfect for middle school choirs and small choirs. The words are reassuring and positive and the tune simply rolls as easy as a gentle wave. 
 

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 Hold Me, Rock Me 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: TTBB  Released: January 2022  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   This is a modern day spiritual. The SATB voicing has been one of the best-selling pieces for many years. Now Brian Tate has given us a TTBB edition. The words are reassuring and positive and the tune simply rolls as easy as a gentle wave. Easy.
 

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 Home In D' Rock 
Composer: African-American Spiritual  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: African-American Spiritual 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2007  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   This great spiritual arrangement with optional djembe accompaniment could be the winner release for 2007. You can't sit still for this one. With optional solos and driving ostinato statements this piece does not let you down until the song is over. Another super arrangement from Canadian composer, Brian Tate.
 

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 I Want To Die Easy When I Die 
Composer: African-American Spiritual  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: African-American Spiritual 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2007  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Brian Tate is a Canadian composer who also conducts a gospel and multicultural choir. His arrangements have become immensely popular, year after year. This one will not disappoint. A cappella voices and percussion are all that is needed to build this anthem from a soft, solo start, through a rousing lift to its satisfying end. Great for school or church use.
 

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 Kaki Lambe 
Composer: Senegal Folk Song  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Senegal Folk Song 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2005  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   This African multicultural song contains easy ostinato patterns that are simple to learn but sound wonderfully complex when all put together. A joyful song to the protector of the harvest for voices and percussion, the rhythms are interesting and inviting. An excellent selection for school choirs and concert.Also available in SSAA - P1321
 

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 Kaki Lambe 
Composer: Senegal Folk Song  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Senegal Folk Song 
Voicing: SSAA  Released: January 2008  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Brian Tate's SATB setting of ''Kaki Lambe'' was released in 2005 and quickly became one of the best-selling chorals in the multi-cultural genre. The demand increased following its use by the honor choir at the ACDA National convention in Miami. This new setting for treble voices maintains the same energy and drive. The complex lines and rhythms are captivating but are also cleverly much easier to learn than they sound, making this piece a choir and audience favorite.Also available in SATB - P1249
 

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 Kwaheri 
Composer: Traditional Kenya and Tanzania  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Traditional Kenya and Tanzania 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2007  Difficulty: Medium
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   Brian Tate is a Canadian composer who also conducts a gospel and multicultural choir. His arrangements have become immensely popular, year after year, as proven by his best-selling ''Khaki Lambe'' in 2006. This ''farewell'' song from Kenya and Tanzania begins quietly but builds and builds to the end. Easy percussion instruments add a flavor of authenticity. A superb school program end or encore.
 

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 Lift Up Your Voice! 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2008  Difficulty: Easy
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   Written in a lively and energetic gospel style, Brian Tate displays why he is the successful leader of the 200 voice Vancouver Island Gospel and World Music Choir. This is simply a great gospel piece that will catch on where ever it is performed. Churches and schools will enjoy this positive and upbeat selection.
 

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 LOOK AWAY INTO HEAVEN 
Composer: African American Spiritual  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: African American Spiritual 
Voicing: SAB 
Season: Spiritual  Released: January 2018  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Brian Tate's arrangements are some of the most popular in our catalog. Set for 3-part SAB a cappella choir, this is a great piece that calls to the promised land and the hope that the singer qualifies for entry to see those that went before. For school and church choirs, young and old. The tender ending will capture your heart. Easy to medium.
 

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 Monster 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: 2-Part 
Season: Halloween  Released: January 2013  Difficulty: Easy
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   Brian Tate is one of Pavane’s most popular composers, usually of multicultural music. But he has surprised us with this spooky and fun children’s song. With a great message assuaging fears, he also lets his singers have fun and pull out their masks by the end of the song. If you’re ever doing a Halloween concert, even adults will want this one.
 

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 Nada Brahma (The World Is Sound) 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: March 2001  Difficulty: Medium Easy
   Music can be the great unifier, when our common song unites us and we set all of our differences aside. That is the message of this Eastern Indian text, which has been aptly set to music by Brian Tate. The song builds and pulls the themes together with a very singable melody. Great for high school.
 

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 NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2018  Difficulty: Easy
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   Written in a contemporary gospel style, this song carries a message about universal acceptance. It has such a great rocking movement, along with its positive statement, that it fits into Brian Tate's great portfolio. Perfect for school and community choirs, its message will fit for many religious institutions as well. Easy.
 

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 Om Mani Padme Hum 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2014  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Here is a song of meditation that is surprisingly upbeat. A easy chant begins, inviting the other voices to join in until all are enraptured with the song. Percussion instruments add nicely to the song's allure. Brian is a master of the multicultural genre. Excellent for high school and community choirs.
 

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 Ose Ayo (Sunrise Song) 
Composer: Yoruba Song from Nigeria  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Yoruba Song from Nigeria 
Voicing: SATB 
Season: Communion/Lent  Released: January 2012  Difficulty: Easy
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   It is so simple, and yet, so effective. Brian Tate has a proven track record of multicultural songs for voices and percussion that just work. This Nigerian ''sunrise song'' fit right in. Middle School through college can use this piece and adapt it to their skill level. Churches will find it useful on World Communion Sunday.
 

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 READY FOR JOY 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2018  Difficulty: Easy
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   Reminiscent of the 1980's but joyfully transcendent to the present day, Brian Tate gives us a gospel style song of optimism and hope. This tune will get an audience or congregation swaying. All choirs will gravitate to this upbeat song. Easy.
 

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 Rock My Soul 
Composer: African-American Spiritual  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: African-American Spiritual 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2009  Difficulty: Medium
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   Year after year Brian Tate delivers a great new piece, and this year is no exception. He has taken the traditional spiritual ''Rock-a My Soul'' and freshened and spiced it up. The choir adds its own percussion through a clapping section that further energizes the piece. The drive really delivers. For high school and college and some lively church choirs.
 

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 Roll, Jordan, Roll 
Composer: African-American Spiritual  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: African-American Spiritual 
Voicing: SATB  Released: March 2003  Difficulty: Medium
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   What a great, rocking spiritual - and Canadian Brian Tate makes it fun to sing! Maintaining a fast pace and lots of ''blue'' notes, he even includes a repeated ostinato section that adds parts and builds to the final ending. This will be a festival favorite for schools and a barn-burner for the church.Also available in SSAA - P1331
 

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 Roll, Jordan, Roll 
Composer: African-American Spiritual  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: African-American Spiritual 
Voicing: SSAA  Released: January 2008  Difficulty: Medium
   What a great, rocking spiritual - and Canadian Brian Tate makes it fun to sing! The SATB edition was released in 2003 and became an early favorite. Maintaining a fast pace and lots of ''blue'' notes, he even includes a repeated ostinato section that adds parts and builds to the final ending. This will be a festival favorite for schools and a barn-burner for the church.Also available in SATB - P1231
 

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 Take Down These Walls 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2019  Difficulty: Easy
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   You can always count on Brian Tate to send us a message of peace and unity. This contemporary Gospel flavored anthem does it well. Brian's tunes are heartfelt and soul-filled melodies that resonate with many singers today.
 

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 The Water Is Wide 
Composer: British Folk Song  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: British Folk Song 
Voicing: 2-PART  Released: March 2001  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   Brian Tate is a newcomer as a published composer, but his years as a conductor and clinician are well-known, especially in Canada. There are already many arrangements of this beloved tune, but Brian's brings a fresh touch to it. Selected to be a part of the Judith Herrington Choral Series.
 

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 Thula Mama 
Composer: African Lullaby  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: African Lullaby 
Voicing: SSAA  Released: January 2021  Difficulty: Easy
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   This Zulu song is tastefully arranged for a cappella treble voices, which is most appropriate for this tender lullaby. One can almost smell the grasses on the plains and feel the earth with this song. Warm and gentle, its greatest feature is how well it brings in the flavors of Africa. Easy.
 

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 To Thine Own Self Be True 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: William Shakespeare 
Voicing: SAB  Released: January 2021  Difficulty: Easy
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   The message is so positive, so healthy, and the music just carries it effortlessly. Never have Shakespeare’s words been set more simply and truthfully. An excellent spring concert selection for high school voices. Easy.
 

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 Waniska 
Composer: Traditional Cree  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2017  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   The Cree Indians from the North American continent have a delightful morning song that has been artfully arranged by Brian Tate. Beginning with bird sounds the melody line is first presented by the sopranos. A pedal point is set by the tenors and basses as the altos take their turn with the tune. As with so many Tate arrangements, staging is easily a part of the presentation, as the simple lines cross and lift one another. Some suggestions are provided but each group will find their own path. Wonderful for high school, community choir and college. Easy to medium in difficulty.
 

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 We Sing 
Composer: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Brian Tate 
Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2014  Difficulty: Medium Easy
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   This is such an original and creative song that affirms each person's dreams and persona. Beginning quietly with assurance, solo voices bring us the first theme and soon the choir joins in. Then the choir introduces a new theme with a joyful Latin text accompanied by indigenous drums. Moments later the two themes are brought together. The unique combination of sounds, texts and message make this an excellent piece for high school and college choirs.
 

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 Yanaway Heyona 
Composer: Traditional Iroquois Calling Song  Arranger: Brian Tate  Author/Lyricist: Traditional Iroquois Calling Song 
Voicing: SATB 
Season: Folk Song  Released: January 2010  Difficulty: Easy
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   A calling song from the Iroquois people of the six nations has been captured in a spell-binding arrangement by Brian Tate. Although the piece may sound dazzlingly difficult to the listener, the repeated phrases and simple aleatoric qualities of the piece are actually quite easily learned. This unique piece is a program stopper for high school, college and community choirs.
 

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