SKU: AP.48858
UPC: 038081561820. English. Douglas E. Wagner.
You may have studied this beloved Schubert art song in voice lessons, and now you can share it with developing choirs in a well-constructed, approachable arrangement. The choice of key fits comfortably within range and the Romantic era harmonies are easy to hear. Whether there are two or four hands at the piano, listeners will be hooked by the rippling water and leaping fish in the playful accompaniment. Concerned about the German words? A rhyming English translation provides a charming option. Listen to Fischer-Dieskau's iconic recording as an introduction to the piece or an extension of learning.
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: AP.51222
UPC: 038081582610. English.
The first 45 seconds provide a collage overview of what's to come, as arranger Mark Hayes sets the stage for this magnificent four-minute Christmas fanfare. Enjoy the glorious strains of Ding Dong! Merrily on High, the cheerful fa-la-la's of Deck the Hall, and a rollicking rendition of Jingle Bells. Then just before the big finish, singers recap all three for an impressive finale! Assemble brass and percussion to perform with the superb SoundPax.
SKU: AP.48824
UPC: 038081561486. English. Traditional English Round.
Here's a cheerful traditional English round with a stately gait that is well suited for concert or festival use. As this classical-sounding arrangement progresses, we modulate up with each verse and trade leadership on the canon. The final verse adds a buoyant descant above two previously sung voice parts, leaving only a four-bar ending to rehearse. A handful of optional lyrics allow you to adapt the general text for holiday programs.
SKU: LO.15-3585H
ISBN 9780787762049.
A peanut sat on a railroad track, his heart was all a-flutter. Along came the four-fifteen. Toot, toot, peanut butter. This delightful example of the lighter side of Jean Berger is arranged with a sparkling accompaniment from his “Of Mirth and Merriment.†A lively and fresh audience-pleasing programming option, your students will have great fun singing it, too!
SKU: AP.47610
UPC: 038081543031. English.
The clever lyrics of this Plain White T's hit are simply irresistible! There's only ONE thing TWO do, THREE words FOUR you: I love you. This faithful arrangement captures the original acoustic rock feel and combines it with two oh-so-easy-to-sing vocal parts, including a memorable countermelody. Check out the band's official viral video that helped this sweet single climb the charts.
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: CA.210600
ISBN 9790007303570. Language: LAT/EN/DT.
The new Freiburger Chorheft 1 is aimed at smaller choirs or one-off vocal ensembles that want to inject some variety into a church service. The repertoire for two voices can be used flexibly and the pieces require only modest rehearsal times. The collection contains 36 two-part pieces of different eras and styles, ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary sacred music. They can be sung by female and/or male voices, high and low voices, vocal groups or soloists, depending on availability. The editors Meinrad Walter and Georg Koch have thus carefully considered the ever-changing circumstances of performance, which demand ever more flexibility from the musicians.There is also the option to introduce instruments â to support the vocal parts, to replace a voice or as an instrumental descant. A keyboard accompaniment is provided for most pieces. The congregation can also take part in the singing.Providing repertoire for services throughout the church year, the Freiburger Chorheft 1 also features music for Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours as well as special services such as the celebration of First Communion. While the focus is on the Catholic musical tradition, numerous works are also suitable for other denominations.In addition to the popular series of the Freiburger Chorbuch for four-part church choir and for children's choir, the Freiburger Chorheft 1 offers attractive repertoire for two voices that will make any church service both lively and appealing even in small settings or with limited numbers of performers. - 36 two-part pieces - Easy level of difficulty - Brings musical variety to church services - For smaller choirs and one-off ensembles - Only short rehearsal times needed.
SKU: HL.143611
UPC: 888680059200. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
From the pop boy band sensation One Direction, this is the first single released from their new album, Four. Infused with rhythmic energy and an unforgettable hook, your choirs will love performing this pop hit!
SKU: AP.46597
UPC: 038081531724. English.
With a vocal range of just an octave and highly independent parts, this charming piece is ideal for singers new to harmony. The playful vocal lines are a delight to sing as they imitate the zigzag flight patterns of the hummingbird. Don't miss the ostinato section that stacks into an impressive, yet accessible, four parts. This one really hits the mark for outstanding children's choir repertoire.
SKU: AP.49728
UPC: 038081568157. English. Words by Haven Gillespie.
Jolly jing-a-ling-a's provide hip transitions and bright bookends in this jazzed-up version of the great Christmas standard. Kirby's arrangement fits the tune like a glove, and will last in your library year after year. Eight bars in the middle may be repeated as many times as desired, and opened up to include vocal and/or instrumental soloists, improvisation, scat singing, gradual stacking of written lines, etc. Just be sure to save a little something for the shout chorus that follows! SoundPax includes four horn parts, but easily adapts for rhythm section alone.
SKU: AP.47636
UPC: 038081543291. English.
From Trans-Siberian Orchestra's triple platinum album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, this respectful treatment of Pachelbel's Canon features patterned vocal parts that can be quickly taught and layered. The four-hand piano accompaniment is for two players at one piano, but is not difficult to play. Combine with Bob Phillips' string orchestra arrangement or the classical sounding SoundTrax CD. A highlight for any holiday concert!