SKU: LO.15-3983H

ISBN 9780787778439.

Amelia Flies is a piece that celebrates the daring and adventurous life and calling of Amelia Earhart. Capturing the feeling of flight, these Amelia Earhart quotes have been assembled into a compelling text by composer, Kirstina Rasmussen Collins. Posing the question, What do dreams know of boundaries?, this thought-provoking piece is an encouragement to singers and audiences to follow a calling that is greater than ourselves.

SKU: AP.46934

UPC: 038081535838. English.

Few things compare to the sight of a red cardinal against a backdrop of winter white. This magical seasonal selection by Andy Beck captures the wonder of nature, while offering choral writing well suited to 2-part voices: taking turns with the melody and an easy-to-sing countermelody. Optional sleighbells and mark tree create even more shimmer.

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: LO.15-3903H

ISBN 9780787776121.

This festive and energetic concert piece is a perfect selection to build on Latin skills for middle school or high school choirs. Different melodic themes overlay as countermelodies to build and develop the choral texture of this festive and accessible selection.

SKU: AP.47640

UPC: 038081543338. English.

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by 90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and straightforward but expressive vocal parts. Whether you perform with the guitar-inspired piano part, the optional SoundTrax CD, or a folk ensemble of your own, this is truly a special touch for holiday concerts.

Because of changes in our school's schedule and the taking away of the music requirement in 7th and 8th grade, our choir numbers have dropped significantly. Searching for music that has educational value and that the choir will sound good on (we know that's important for the parents and faculty) I came across Light arranged by Andy Beck. This quickly became a favorite of my choir! The kids are excited to rehearse it every day and the sound they are achieving fits the folk-like feel of the piece.

We are using the 2-Part version. Being 7th and 8th graders, of my nine boys, three are unchanged voices (singing alto as written) and my other six are in varying stages of voice change. Those six are bouncing back and forth between alto and soprano parts, singing them down an octave.

Thank you for providing a great piece for the holiday season!

Matt Albrecht
Choir Director
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

SKU: AP.46324

UPC: 038081527031. English. Words by Pamela Beery.

Mrs. Claus is ready to take center stage after years of working behind the scenes! A sassy holiday novelty for treble voices featuring solo passages that can be sung by a single Mrs. Claus or divided up between several singers. Suitable for choreography, with or without the optional ragtime-y SoundTrax CD!

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: LO.15-3987H

ISBN 9780787778477.

Amen, Alleluia! is an accessible Latin piece that includes minimal text, making this a wonderful option for young choirs being introduced to Latin texts. The bright, energetic melody is fun to sing with its melismatic characteristics and carefully placed syncopations. A key change lifts the piece into a compelling finish as it recaps the opening themes.