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Judith Herrington

Living in: Tacoma, WA.

Judith Herrington brings more than 35 years of teaching and conducting experience to her work at Tacoma Youth Chorus and Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma, Washington, where she received the Inspirational Faculty Award and the Murray Foundation Chair for Teaching Excellence. A graduate of the University of Oregon, Ms. Herrington earned her Master of Education degree from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. She has furthered her conducting studies through master classes with Rodney Eichenberger and Henry Leck. She has served on the Washington American Choral Directors Association Board as R&S Chair for Children's Choirs, President and Past-President of the Board and is the 2011 recipient of its Leadership and Service Award. She is an inaugural member of the School of Arts and Communication Advisory Board at Pacific Lutheran University.

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Groups directed - Tacoma Youth Chorus


Sheet Music Series
Judith Herrington Choral Series

Individual Folios

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Awake, My Heart, and Sing : SSA : Judith Herrington : 00386715 : 196288023616

Judith Herrington : Awake, My Heart, and Sing

Sing a new song, Cantate Dominum, are the words that begin this energetic and celebratory piece. The opening section in 7/8 absolutely dances and thankfully returns for a joyous conclusion. The middle section poetically brings in the beauty of creation. This SSA voicing can be sung together with the SATB voicing, P1716. A great festival piece that can also be sung in worship.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00386715 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSATB, SSATB


Born in a Song : SSA : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 00158101 : 888680610920

Judith Herrington : Born in a Song

This macaronic piece brings together the Spanish and English languages, and it is the invigorating and inspiring text that drives the rhythm and energy of this creative song. A previous choral release by Ms. Herrington also utilizing the poetry of Bianca Chamusco, Born in a Symphony, is a definite partner. Wonderful for high school and college concert. Medium.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $3.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00158101 | Digital Version Available


Born in a Symphony : SSAA : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 08301907 : 884088508531

Judith Herrington : Born in a Symphony

Commissioned by the Texas Choral Directors Association for their 2010 convention, this piece was premiered under the direction of Dr. Rollo Dilworth. Relating our lives to instruments in an orchestra, this piece encourages us to live our song. The music is powerful and motivating with rhythms and melodies that are driving and uplifting.

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.35 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08301907 | Digital Version Available


Duermete Mi Corazon : 2-Part : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 00117146 : 884088886516

Judith Herrington : Duermete Mi Corazon

In the tradition of her songs of the world series that have been so successful, Judy Herrington has created a marvelous arrangement of this Bolivian lullaby. Perfect for children and youth choirs, the simple choral lines can be sung in unison or 2-parts. As always, her fine craftsmanship brings elegance and distinction to this multicultural song.

Country: Bolivia

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00117146 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SATB


Gartan Mother's Lullaby : 2-Part : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 00102587 : 884088673246

Judith Herrington : Gartan Mother's Lullaby

A beautiful melody from County Donegal in Ireland and early 20th century lyrics will provide a lovely showcase for treble choirs in children's choirs and middle schools. With interesting mixed meter piano interludes, each verse is set beautifully for young voices and includes references to several Gaelic mythological creatures.

Country: Ireland

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $1.80 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00102587 | Digital Version Available


Gatatumba : SAB : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 00125002 : 884088986391

Judith Herrington : Gatatumba

Well known for her hugely popular pieces for children and youth choirs, Judith Herrington brings us Gatatumba. A Christmas villancico from Andalucia, the writing is smart and skillful and the words are simply fun to sing! Pronunciation guide and translation are provided.

Country: Spain

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00125002 | Digital Version Available


How Can I Keep from Singing? : TBB : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 08301554 : 073999119633

Judith Herrington : How Can I Keep from Singing?

Judy Herrington established her reputation through her conducting work with the Tacoma Youth Chorus. Later, her books, folk song arrangements and choral series produced an ardent following. This a cappella arrangement of one of the great American hymns is another tribute to her excellent work.

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08301554
Other Voicings: SSA, SSA


I Know Not How It Is with You : SSATB : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 08301840 : 884088220129

Judith Herrington : I Know Not How It Is with You

This beautiful setting of Robert Louis Stevenson's text display's Judith Herrington's compositional creativity. Best known for her folk song arrangements, this selection was first released in an SSA voicing. The vocal lines move liltingly through the words which honor the events and relationships in our lives. This piece will work well with high school, college and festival choirs.

Poetry By: Robert Louis Stevenson | Country: British Isles

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08301840
Other Voicings: SSA


I Will Rejoice : SATB : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 08752756 : 884088551780

Judith Herrington : I Will Rejoice

Set to the majestic This is the day that the Lord hath made psalm text, this highly flexible a cappella work is especially good for a multi-choir festival or concert. Short and accessible, the work opens antiphonally with fanfare-like phrases, moving to a more subdued contrasting section before returning to the opening music for an uplifting conclusion.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.80 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08752756


If My Voice Had Wings : 2-Part : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 08301892 : 884088394110

Judith Herrington : If My Voice Had Wings

Commissioned for the 2010 Washington Music Educators Convention, Judith Herrington has composed a wonderful piece for children's choir. Already acclaimed as a specialist for young voices, and music arranger, her compositional skills are now rising to the surface. Excellent for festival use, the text celebrates singing and friendship.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.95 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08301892 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SATB


Jubilate Deo, Alleluia! : SATB : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 00145661 : 888680066772

Judith Herrington : Jubilate Deo, Alleluia!

This is a fantastic festival piece. The antiphonal nature of the piece begs for creative use of the performance space. The Latin words taken from the Psalms are joyful and general, the parts are easily learned, and the piece works as a great opener or closer for high school choirs. Judith Herrington is a seasoned and respected teacher and that is evidenced in this great selection. Easy to Medium.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00145661 | Digital Version Available


Life Has Loveliness : SATB : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 00346272 : 840126923377

Judith Herrington : Life Has Loveliness

Commissioned by Manhattan Concert Productions and premiered at Carnegie Hall, this is a selection that celebrates the beauty of life. The writing is straight-forward, melodic and interesting. A strong high school concert selection that is easy to medium in difficulty.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.55 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00346272 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SA


Loosin Yelav : SSA : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 1000260153

Judith Herrington : Loosin Yelav

This Armenian folk song is an excellent candidate for Judy Herrington's Songs of the World series. An homage to the moon, it is more of a metaphor of appreciation for all light that shines into the places of darkness. Great for young voices it can also be effective with 2-Part choirs of all ages. Easy to medium.

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Voicing: SSA | Digital | $2.15 |
(Minimum order 10 copies)
| 1000260153


My Soul Is Awakened : 2-Part : Judith Herrington : Digital : 00114500 : 884088874032

Judith Herrington : My Soul Is Awakened

Filled with emotion and imagery of nature, the text by Anne Brontė inspires the composition. Beginning with an introspective folk-like melody, the composition emerges into a passionate expression of carefree ecstasy with a return to the original melancholic melody.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $1.90 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00114500 | Digital Version Available


Rush Onward Tides of My Soul : SSA : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 00158102 : 888680610937

Judith Herrington : Rush Onward Tides of My Soul

In this poem, is Longfellow describing sounds from the sea, or the tides of our own soul? Judy Herrington sets song to this text that keeps the question open. The rushing waves emanate from the piano accompaniment and toss onto the shore through the choral statements with ease. Excellent for young voices, high school and college treble choirs. Easy to Medium.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.95 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00158102 | Digital Version Available


Sail Away, Ladies! : SSAA : Judith Herrington : Jonathan Larson : Rent : Sheet Music : 08301869 : 884088328771

Judith Herrington : Sail Away, Ladies!

This early American folk song is a lively number with percussive hand claps and will showcase treble choirs of all ages, especially high school and college.

Composer: Jonathan Larson | Lyricist: Jonathan Larson | Country: United States | Musical: Rent

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.55 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08301869 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SATB


Stars Tonight : 2-Part : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 1000342562

Judith Herrington : Stars Tonight

The use of Tibetan Bells and Wind Chimes provides an ethereal atmosphere that is echoed in the music and text. Originally written for treble choir, this new voicing is most effective. The description of the surrounding nature and stars becomes sound in this beautiful composition. Its festival use has already become popular for any season.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Digital | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 10 copies)
| 1000342562
Other Voicings: SATB


Tecolote : SA : Judith Herrington : Digital : 00291964 : 888680928797

Judith Herrington : Tecolote

Sponsored by the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, this folk song is from a collection of native songs from the area. The singer envies the owl who has wings and can visit a loved one. The beauty of the folk song is in its earthy melody, and Judith Herrington has added a youthful innocence with her playful arrangement.

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Voicing: SA | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00291964 | Digital Version Available


Tengo, Tengo, Tengo : SA : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 00346842 : 840126925692

Judith Herrington : Tengo, Tengo, Tengo

Sponsored by the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, this folk song is from a collection of songs native to the area. Tengo translates as I have but what the song is really saying is I have plenty. It is a playful children's folk song which teases a neighbor in sharing the animals' I have and what they produce, compared to the neighbor who has nothing. Judith Herrington has arranged it delightfully for 2-part voices with an entertaining piano accompaniment.

Country: Latin America

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Voicing: SA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00346842 | Digital Version Available


The Night Will Never Stay : SA : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 00291967 : 888680928827

Judith Herrington : The Night Will Never Stay

Though you bind it to the blowing wind and you buckle it to the moon, the night will slip away like a sorrow or a tune. The poetry of Eleanor Farjeon is so evocative, and Judith Herrington knows just how to set it for young voices to sing. This is a beautiful song for concert or festival use.

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Voicing: SA | Sheet Music | $2.75 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00291967 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SATB, SAB


Tread Softly : SSAA : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 08301752 : 884088058364

Judith Herrington : Tread Softly

Premiered at the 2005 ACDA convention, this setting of a poem by William Butler Yeats begs the listener to tread softly on our dreams. Available for SSAA and TTBB.

Poetry By: William Butler Yeats

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08301752


What is Water? : Unison/2-Part : Judith Herrington : Sheet Music : 1000358220

Judith Herrington : What is Water?

The question in the title may seem abstract but learning that the poet was five and the profundity behind her thoughts is the first impressive moment. The first melody line holds the weight of the question. The second melody dances while your thoughts become dazzled. Returning to the first theme you enjoy the unanswered questions of the ages from the innocence of youth. Easy.

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Voicing: Unison/2-Part | Digital | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 10 copies)
| 1000358220


With the Earth, I Am One : 2-Part : Judith Herrington : Digital : 08752511 : 884088541156

Judith Herrington : With the Earth, I Am One

Singers will enjoy the images and feelings conveyed in this work set to a poem from the early 20th century. Vibrant mixed meters and optional cello enhance this joyful festival piece. Opt. cello part included. Duration: ca. 2:15.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08752511 | Digital Version Available

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