Choral SATB choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9608

Composed by Jamey Ray. Fold. Performance. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 33 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9608. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9608).

ISBN 9781491154304. UPC: 680160912803. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: E major. English. Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892).

The beauty in Alfred, Lord Tennysons poem is reflected by the music with the use of text painting. The piano creates the sound of moving water in m. 19, providing the first instance of text painting. When the men enter, they continue this idea of the ocean tide while the descent into the word deep in m. 27 gives another instance of text painting. Take advantage of the minor second suspension on the word dark in m. 38 in order to achieve a feeling of suspense. The entrance at m. 41 is full, and while still minor, the text gives us hope for a change. The change comes in m. 45 with the staggered entrances creating a sense of building and ascent until the climax of this moment at m. 47 on the word embark, which is to be an ascent to Heaven. The melody moves between voice parts, even as early as m. 14 where the altos have the melody for only a single measure; it is then handed back to the sopranos. From mm. 5764, the altos trade the melody back and forth with the sopranos. Take note that the alto melody should be brought out, but the line does not actually begin until the word when. Lastly, be intentional with syllabic stress (no two eighth notes or quarter notes alike) and to give direction to any note longer than a quarter. I hope you enjoy learning and performing Crossing the Bar as much as I enjoyed writing it. ~Jamey Ray.
The beauty in Alfred, Lord Tennysonas poem is reflected by the music with the use of text painting. The piano creates the sound of moving water in m.A 19, providing the first instance of text painting. When the men enter, they continue this idea of the ocean tide while the descent into the word adeepa in m. 27 gives another instance of text painting. Take advantage of the minor second suspension on the word adarka in m. 38 in order to achieve a feeling of suspense. The entrance at m. 41 is full, and while still minor, the text gives us hope for a change. The change comes in m. 45 with the staggered entrances creating a sense of building and ascent until the climax of this moment at m. 47 on the word aembark,a which is to be an ascent to Heaven. The melody moves between voice parts, even as early as m. 14 where the altos have the melody for only a single measure; it is then handed back to the sopranos. From mm. 57a64, the altos trade the melody back and forth with the sopranos. Take note that the alto melody should be brought out, but the line does not actually begin until the word awhen.a Lastly, be intentional with syllabic stress (no two eighth notes or quarter notes alike) and to give direction to any note longer than a quarter. I hope you enjoy learning and performing Crossing the Bar as much as I enjoyed writing it. ~Jamey Ray.
The beauty in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem is reflected by the music with the use of text painting. The piano creates the sound of moving water in m. 19, providing the first instance of text painting. When the men enter, they continue this idea of the ocean tide while the descent into the word deep in m. 27 gives another instance of text painting. Take advantage of the minor second suspension on the word dark in m. 38 in order to achieve a feeling of suspense. The entrance at m. 41 is full, and while still minor, the text gives us hope for a change. The change comes in m. 45 with the staggered entrances creating a sense of building and ascent until the climax of this moment at m. 47 on the word embark, which is to be an ascent to Heaven. The melody moves between voice parts, even as early as m. 14 where the altos have the melody for only a single measure; it is then handed back to the sopranos. From mm. 57-64, the altos trade the melody back and forth with the sopranos. Take note that the alto melody should be brought out, but the line does not actually begin until the word when. Lastly, be intentional with syllabic stress (no two eighth notes or quarter notes alike) and to give direction to any note longer than a quarter. I hope you enjoy learning and performing Crossing the Bar as much as I enjoyed writing it. ~Jamey Ray.
The beauty in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem is reflected by the music with the use of text painting. The piano creates the sound of moving water in m. 19, providing the first instance of text painting. When the men enter, they continue this idea of the ocean tide while the descent into the word deep in m. 27 gives another instance of text painting. Take advantage of the minor second suspension on the word dark in m. 38 in order to achieve a feeling of suspense. The entrance at m. 41 is full, and while still minor, the text gives us hope for a change. The change comes in m. 45 with the staggered entrances creating a sense of building and ascent until the climax of this moment at m. 47 on the word embark, which is to be an ascent to Heaven. The melody moves between voice parts, even as early as m. 14 where the altos have the melody for only a single measure; it is then handed back to the sopranos. From mm. 57-64, the altos trade the melody back and forth with the sopranos. Take note that the alto melody should be brought out, but the line does not actually begin until the word when. Lastly, be intentional with syllabic stress (no two eighth notes or quarter notes alike) and to give direction to any note longer than a quarter. I hope you enjoy learning and performing Crossing the Bar as much as I enjoyed writing it. ~Jamey Ray.
The beauty in Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem is reflected by the music with the use of text painting. The piano creates the sound of moving water in m.  19, providing the first instance of text painting. When the men enter, they continue this idea of the ocean tide while the descent into the word “deep” in m. 27 gives another instance of text painting.Take advantage of the minor second suspension on the word “dark” in m. 38 in order to achieve a feeling of suspense. The entrance at m. 41 is full, and while still minor, the text gives us hope for a change. The change comes in m. 45 with the staggered entrances creating a sense of building and ascent until the climax of this moment at m. 47 on the word “embark,” which is to be an ascent to Heaven.The melody moves between voice parts, even as early as m. 14 where the altos have the melody for only a single measure; it is then handed back to the sopranos. From mm. 57–64, the altos trade the melody back and forth with the sopranos. Take note that the alto melody should be brought out, but the line does not actually begin until the word “when.”Lastly, be intentional with syllabic stress (no two eighth notes or quarter notes alike) and to give direction to any note longer than a quarter.I hope you enjoy learning and performing Crossing the Bar as much as I enjoyed writing it.~Jamey Ray.

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.50272

Composed by Madonna. Arranged by Alan Billingsley. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Classic Pop; Movie; Pop; Radio; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-50272. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50272).

UPC: 038081574424. English.

Star light, star bright! This dance-pop single from Madonna's debut album made a welcome comeback in the animated movie Luck. Upbeat rhythms, a catchy melody, and no-fuss harmonies allow for ease of learning. Alan's flexible treble voicing works for 2-part singers and includes many optional cue notes for SSA groups. At the end, a featured soloist shows off their star power.

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.

Arranged by Jay Althouse. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Peace/Brotherhood. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choral SATB Choir, keyboard

SKU: CF.CM8797CD

Composed by Thomas Fettke. Square Trimpak. Cd. With Standard notation. Carl Fischer Music #CM8797CD. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM8797CD).

ISBN 9780825852107. UPC: 798408052102.

Veteran writer Tom Fettke combines a swing feel with four separate motives to create a wonderful contrapuntal web of melodies and harmonies. With editorial notes that give suggestions to the director for teaching, and a supportive rhythm track available, this beautifully written Christmas selection is easy to learn and perform. Suitable for combining age groups and voices, the text is offered in Latin and English, providing a variety of performance options in both church and school situations.

SATB choir, recorder, mesoamerican flute or winds, percussion

SKU: GI.G-012713

Thus It Comes. Composed by Tomas Pascual. Arranged by Christopher Moroney. Advent, Christmastide, Advent 4 B. Sacred. Octavo. 32 pages. GIA Publications #012713. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-012713).

UPC: 641151127132.

We offer this intriguing Christmas piece from the Renaissance period, arranged and edited by Christopher Moroney. This setting attempts to simulate how a musical performance may have sounded during the colonial epoch in Mesoamerica during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Extensive historical notes are found in the octavo regarding text, composer, transcription, and instrumentation. The choral parts are not difficult and a phonetic rendering makes the pronunciation quite easy to learn. Instrumental parts are provided for recorders, flutes, and sundry percussion instruments. Listen to this unique track and consider adding a new sound to your Christmas celebrations!

SATB choir, voice solo, keyboard accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10733

Arranged by Norah Duncan, IV. Lent. Choral. Tune Name: Sojourner. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #10733. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10733).

English. Text Source: African American spiritual.

Right from the unsettling opening notes in the keyboard, it's clear that this arrangement of the traditional spiritual is something special. The yearning for comfort in times of trouble (breaking heart, sorrow) on the journey through life is underlined by delicate, sensitive scoring that is nonetheless easy to learn. A stunning work, a powerful musical message.

Composed by Darmon Meader. Sws. Octavo. 20 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 7 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9649. Published by Carl Fischer Music