SKU: BA.BA02714
ISBN 9790006425099. 19.4 x 14.5 cm inches. Text: Max Barthel/ Margarethe Staats.
Print on demand (POD).
SKU: HL.345802
ISBN 9781540092458. UPC: 840126920697. 6.75x10.5x0.068 inches.
Trying to find ways to build confidence in your young singers and cut ties with the piano accompaniment? This collection has been carefully curated for the positive success of your choir.
SKU: HL.300664
UPC: 888680963057. 6.75x10.5 inches.
What an outstanding and inspirational message to send to young, impressionable singers today: When all seems cloudy and gray, you must remember that “there's always been a Rainbow hanging over your head.” Kacey Musgraves' iconic song will stick with you long after the performance.
SKU: LO.15-1215H
UPC: 000308027938.
Bach's timeless classic from Cantata 140 has been superbly adapted and arranged for developing voices. Features an optional English text. The traditional German text is also provided as a performance option, along with suggestions for String Bass accompaniment. Excellent masterwork edition for Christmas or holiday use, as well as for general use on concerts/festivals throughout the year. Extremely accessible. Also available for Two-part (15/1216H).
SKU: AP.48292
UPC: 038081551159. English.
Taken from Haydn's masterwork Heiligmesse, this shortened edition has also been transposed to make it more accessible. The setting of the compact Latin text explores many of the conventions of the Classical period, including energized homophonic choral lines, structured musical form, and stark dynamic contrasts.
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.48853
UPC: 038081561776. English. Andy Beck.
Andy Beck brings his gift for vivid text painting, evocative piano motives, and tuneful melodies to a favorite wintertime poem. Though not a word-for-word setting, the themes of the Elinor Wylie's words are evident from the snow-covered introduction, winding melody, and expressive andante, to the silken harmonic palette and lacy choral layers. Choose this piece with the confidence that it has been carefully constructed to encourage musicality and artistry from any ensemble. Program the eloquent concert and contest work from fall to spring, anytime there might be snow on the ground. We shall walk in velvet shoes . . . under a veil of lace. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.48335
UPC: 038081551586. English. Words by Emma Lazarus.
These famous words are inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of .Liberty: Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. Emma Lazarus's timeless poem has been sensitively imagined for choir and piano, with optional French horn. A stirring opening solo blossoms into a beautifully crafted chorus with expressive tempo and dynamic shifts. Patriotic and inspiring. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.48916
UPC: 038081562407. English. American Folk Song.
All aboard for a bouncy rendition of the authentic American train song, a song that has been recorded by many folk artists through the generations. The largely pentatonic tune truly chugs along and includes a few blue notes, adding to the fun. Greg's perky arrangement offers independent voice parts, engaging rhythmic counterpoint, and even a few vocal train whistles---woo woo! No matter which voicing suits your group, be sure to consider adding choreography (available free online), and the toe-tapping SoundTrax accompaniment.
SKU: AP.47544
UPC: 038081542379. English.
A warm adagio introduction breaks into a joyous Hosanna chorus in this 44-measure homophonic masterwork. Taken from Schubert's Mass No. 4, this edition offers sensible vocal ranges, editorial dynamic and metronome markings, plus a complete IPA guide for the brief Latin text. The orchestral parts have been reduced to a playable piano accompaniment while preserving the Classical characteristics of the original work.
SKU: AP.48920
UPC: 038081562445. English. Words by Robert Burns.
This poem has long been a favorite of singers due to its deep passion and expressive imagery, not to mention the warm vowels at the end of each line. In this artistic setting, Greg Gilpin incorporates a contemporary harmonic palette, expressive tempo nuances, and elegant dynamic shading to form a colorful garden of sound. The final chord suggests the rose/thorn quality of love, as singers sustain sweet dissonance. Give special consideration to the S.S.A. voicing---the romantic text may have great appeal to your ladies.
SKU: HL.35032581
ISBN 9781540042606. UPC: 888680903428. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This melody has been recorded by contemporary artists but has its roots as a traditional African song. Translating as âwe are the burning fire,â the song displays strength with its dynamic elements, optional percussion and repetitive harmonies that will appeal to younger and developing choirs.
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