SKU: HL.35031930
ISBN 9781540013804. UPC: 888680720070. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
From Song of Solomon comes a cherished text set to rich harmonies for women's voices. Beginning with a simple and warm piano introduction, unison singing melts into harmonic delight, creating an emotional climax and resolving to a quiet ending stating again “for love is strong as death.â€.
SKU: HL.48022582
UPC: 884088690007. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Written from the point of view of a young chorister, this Hatfield original tells the story of a young girl who wants to join her friends in the choir. The effect this has on her and her parents is profound. A perfect recruiting piece or first concert of the year. Optional steel drum or melody instrument part in vocal score. Duration: ca. 4:00.
SKU: HL.198770
UPC: 888680649241. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
American singer/songwriter Andy Grammer evokes themes of friendship and roots with this 2014 single. The banjo-tinged verse explodes into a thrilling stadium-flavored refrain that will electrify your singers and audience. A wonderful send-off song for your graduates or any celebration concert.
SKU: HL.125334
UPC: 884088989606. 6.75x10.5 inches.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas combines with a bright original holiday song to create a seasonal showcase that's full of fa-la-la-la cheer! Easily learned and effective in performance, you'll turn to this selection year after year with your younger choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.
SKU: CF.CM9718
ISBN 9781491160978. UPC: 680160919574. Key: D major. English. Manmohan Ghose.
Manmohan Ghose was a professor, poet, and brilliant scholar from Eastern India in the late 19th century. He was educated in London, and was one of the first poets originally from India to publish poetry in English. A Lament is one of his earliest published poems; it progresses with vivid, scenic language from lullaby to permanent goodbye. Much later in life, Manmohan experienced a series of family tragedies that gave him a unique perspective on grief. After returning to India to mourn his father's death and eventually the passing of his wife, he never again made it back to England as he had wished to before his own death. The text of this piece has been paired with a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dream-like atmosphere. In the words of the composer: I like to think of this piece as a metaphorical hall of mirrors. The original 'image' of the melody becomes the source for multiple echoes and imitations that blossom into layers of polyphonic movement. As a nod to the poet's birth place, notes reminiscent of the kan-swar grace note technique of Hindustani classical music add ornamental interest to the piano and voices. This piece functions as an excellent educational introduction or further study into the concept of modes. When presenting this piece to a choir, directors may find it helpful to identify G as the tonal center and follow up with an explanation that G mixolydian has the same key signature as the key of C, because it naturally has no sharps or flats.Manmohan Ghose was a professor, poet, and brilliant scholar from Eastern India in the late 19th century. He was educated in London, and was one of the first poets originally from India to publish poetry in English. “A Lament†is one of his earliest published poems; it progresses with vivid, scenic language from lullaby to permanent goodbye. Much later in life, Manmohan experienced a series of family tragedies that gave him a unique perspective on grief. After returning to India to mourn his father’s death and eventually the passing of his wife, he never again made it back to England as he had wished to before his own death. The text of this piece has been paired with a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dream-like atmosphere. In the words of the composer: “I like to think of this piece as a metaphorical hall of mirrors. The original ‘image’ of the melody becomes the source for multiple echoes and imitations that blossom into layers of polyphonic movement.†As a nod to the poet’s birth place, notes reminiscent of the kan-swar grace note technique of Hindustani classical music add ornamental interest to the piano and voices. This piece functions as an excellent educational introduction or further study into the concept of modes. When presenting this piece to a choir, directors may find it helpful to identify G as the tonal center and follow up with an explanation that G mixolydian has the same key signature as the key of C, because it naturally has no sharps or flats.
SKU: AP.31168
UPC: 038081339399. English.
A touching and tender ballad for those far from home during the holidays. Overlapping vocal lines weave a beautiful tapestry of sound and deliver a poignant and timely message. Not difficult to sing, but highly effective.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: HL.142458
UPC: 888680049034. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This tribute to the remarkable life and work of Pete Seeger will uplift and inspire. A great audience sing-along! Includes: If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song), Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season), We Shall Overcome, Where Have All the Flowers Gone.
SKU: HL.204785
UPC: 888680658281. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches. Mac Huff/John Jacobson.
This uplifting ballad offers a positive message of hope: “Starting one by one, if we join our voices together we can build a world of harmony.†An ideal festival selection for elementary and middle school choirs! With flute.
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