Choir Secular

SKU: AP.50213

(Coronation Anthem No.1). Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Baroque; Masterwork Arrangement; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-50213. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50213).

UPC: 038081573830. English.

This, the first of Handel's four Coronation Anthems, has been a cherished part of crowning British royalty from George II in 1727 to the current sovereign, Charles III. Commemorate the grand occasion with this condensed version of the majestic Baroque masterwork. Available in three fresh editions designed with student choirs in mind. Perform with the accessible piano reduction, or combine with your school orchestra (strings, brass, and timpani) for a regal fanfare.

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.

Choral (VoiceTrax CD)

SKU: HL.8552148

Discovery Level 2. Edited by Patrick M. Liebergen. Arranged by Patrick M. Liebergen. Discovery Choral. Baroque, Children's Choir, Classical, Concert, Festival, Young Choir. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8552148).

UPC: 884088326043. 5x5 inches.

This chorus from a Pergolesi opera will highlight the performance of any treble choir. With an uplifting original text “Alleluia. O, be joyful,” this arrangement offers an introduction into light and stylistic classical singing. Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:30.

Choral (VoiceTrax CD)

SKU: HL.203352

Discovery Level 2. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by John Leavitt. Discovery Choral. Concert, General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 135 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.203352).

UPC: 888680657437. 5.0x5.0x0.18 inches.

Adapted from a Bach cantata, this joyful work will allow younger ensembles the opportunity to experience Baroque music and develop important performance techniques. An excellent selection for festival choirs and contests, it offers great learning potential.