SKU: AP.50171

UPC: 038081573410. English. Traditional Haitian Folk Song.

Lively percussion and rhythmic choral phrases reflect the urgency of a parent seeking healing herbs for a sick child. Sung entirely in Creole, this song is well-known across Haiti and beyond. The arrangement punctuates a faithful interpretation of the folk song with new material and can be performed with or without piano. Claves, congas, and shaker parts are free to download at alfred.com/choralparts.

SKU: HL.9971522

ISBN 9781617805899. UPC: 884088555214. 8.5x11.0x0.336 inches.

Did you know . . . Bach had twenty kids; Beethoven lost most of his hearing by the time he was an adult; Haydn's parents sent him off to study music at the age of six; Mozart was performing for kings and queens by age five? Learn a wealth of interesting and fun facts about 10 famous composers with this delightfully whacky collection of familiar melodies set to new lyrics. Perform songs live with piano accompaniments in the Teacher Edition or use the professionally-produced recordings available separately on the Performance/Accompaniment CD. Choreography is also included along with reproducible lyric sheets. Enhance learning further with reproducible composer bios and review questions, and a comprehensive word search and crossword puzzle for a final check of the facts! Available separately: Teacher Edition (with reproducible pages), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher & P/A CD). Suggested for grades 3-6.

SKU: HP.8251

UPC: 763628182519.

Christmas Musical
A Lessons & Carols service featuring both traditional and contemporary songs tied together with biblical readings telling the Christmas story. The Orchestration contains a Full Conductor's Score and parts for: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn in F, B-flat Trumpets 1 & 2, Trombones 1 & 2, Percussion (orch. bells, chimes, snare drum, susp. cymbal, congas), Timpani, Violins 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, and Bass.

Duration - 37 minute.

SKU: HL.225666

UPC: 888680673734. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. G.F. Handel/Jon Paige. Luke 2:7, Matthew 1:18-23, Revelation 12:1-5.

From Judas Maccabeus comes a sacred reworking of one of Handel's most beloved melodic creations. Adapted for use at Christmas, the score overflows with a Baroque elegance, ideal for a holiday concert or worship service. Its brief performance time (under two minutes) makes it a wonderful call to worship. The accompanying chamber orchestration keeps in the style and delivers a sparkling option for churches with string resources. Bravo! Score and Parts (vn 1-2, va, vc, continuo) available as a digital download.

SKU: HP.C6117C

UPC: 763628961176. Words by Louis F. Benson & Lloyd Larson.

Original anthem with words by Louis F. Benson & Lloyd Larson Incorporating the 19th-century hymn text For the Bread Which You Have Broken with original music, this communion anthem reflects on the remembrance of the Last Supper. Easily learned, this comes from Lloyd and Joel Raney's 2017, Lenten cantata, Hope in the Shadows, code no. 8801. Instrumental parts: Conductor's Score, Flute, Oboe, Soprano Sax or Clarinet (Sub for Oboe), Clarinet, Horn, Alto Sax (Sub for Horn) Clarinet (Sub for Horn), Cello/Bassoon, Bass Clarinet (Sub for Cello/Bassoon) and Piano.