Collection for Unison/2-Part voices and piano accompaniment. With chord names. 338 pages. Published by Walton Music.

By The Four Tops. Arranged by Alan Billingsley. Pop Choral Series. Motown, Pop, Show Choir, Sixties. Octavo. 20 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Choir Sacred (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.47640

Composed by Cliff Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb. Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Chanukah; Holiday Pops; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-47640. Published by Alfred Music (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.

By Joel Raney. (2-part). Hymntune, Jazz/SwingStyle, Contemporary, Hymntune and Sacred. Print Music Single (2-part Mixed). 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

By Andrew Birling. For 2-part mixed choir and piano with optional descant. General. Augsburg Choral Library. Anthem. Published by Augsburg Fortress.

By Michael Barrett. 2PT TREBLE. Glory Sound WorshipSongs Jr. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

((from The Pirates of Penzance) Discovery Level 3). Composed by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) and W.S. Gilbert. Arranged by Emily Crocker. For Choral (VoiceTrax CD). Discovery Choral. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Ruth Elaine Schram. For 2-part choir. Sacred Anthem, Palm/Palm-Passion Sunday. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #TEV115. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

Composed by Laura Farnell. For Choral, C Instruments (T(T)B). Sacred Christmas Choral. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By James Taylor. By Carole King and Gerry Goffin. Arranged by Audrey Snyder. 2-Part. Discovery Choral. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Arthur Singer, Carole King, Dave Appell, David Ashley White (1944-), Gerry Goffin, Henry Glover, John Madara, Joseph DiNicola, and Kal Mann. Arranged by Jill Gallina. For Choral (2-Part). Choral. 16 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

(from The Lion King). Performed by Elton John. By Elton John, Tim Rice. Arranged by Keith Christopher. (2 part). Pop Choral Series. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

2-part mixed voices, cantor, voice solo, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute, cello, guitar

SKU: GI.G-8283

Psalm 23. Composed by Gary Daigle. Lent 4 A, Easter 4 A, Ordinary Time 16 B, Ordinary Time 28 A, Christ the King A, Sacred Heart C. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #8283. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8283).

UPC: 785147828303. English. Text Source: Psalm 23, The Revised Grail Psalms Scripture: Psalm 23.

The call-and-response nature of the refrain makes assembly participation about as easy as possible, the women of the choir support the assembly and the men provide a bit of easy harmony, all over a relaxed accompaniment. While not requiring an exceptionally large vocal range, the cantor should ideally have a solid low range (down to a low A) with the ability to sustain the upper D at a couple of points in the verses. For cantor or soloist.

2-part mixed voices, cantor, assembly, piano accompaniment, flute, cello, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9842

Psalm 23 / Psalmo 22. Composed by Gary Daigle. Lent 4 A, Easter 4 A, Ordinary Time 16 B, Ordinary Time 28 A, Christ the King A, Sacred Heart C. Oramos cantando series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #9842. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9842).

UPC: 785147984207. English, Spanish. Text Source: Salmo 22 / Psalm 23, Spanish: Leccionario Edición Hispanoamericana, English: The Revised Grail Psalms Scripture: Psalm 23.

Originally published entirely in English (G-8283), this setting offers a bilingual treatment of Psalm 23. The verses alternate, one in Spanish, one in English, and so on. The call-and-response refrain is quickly learned. You will be hard pressed to find a musical setting that can more adeptly match the comforting tone of Psalm 23.