SKU: AP.45438
UPC: 038081511788. English. Words from Ulysses by Alfred; Lord Tennyson; music by Greg Gilpin.
Anthemic, heroic, and bold, the words of Alfred, Lord Tennyson spring to life through superb choral writing and a stirring piano accompaniment. A powerful opening theme builds to a final avalanche of sound, evoking the spirit of adventure. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
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.45605
UPC: 038081513447. English. Christina Rossetti.
This text-driven setting of Rossetti's treasured poem is top-tier. A well-developed choral interlude sounds like swirling winds with round vowels and captivating harmonies to spare. Most notably, Jay's masterful text painting weaves the sound of the breeze throughout. Artful. Haunting.
SKU: AP.46563
UPC: 038081531380. English.
This lovely arrangement of a brief, but artfully crafted movement from one of Mozart's masterworks is highly recommended for intermediate singers. With only a short phrase in Latin to learn, plenty of opportunities exist for exploring melodic stress and dynamic contrast in the rehearsal setting. Lilting and lyrical.
SKU: AP.50123
UPC: 038081572932. English. Traditional Ukrainian Lullaby.
This traditional Ukrainian lullaby is characterized by a somber minor key and heartfelt rubato. A beautifully sparse treatment invites ensembles to personalize their performance by including the optional piano accompaniment or featuring solo voices. An optional narrator may read the English text translation during delicate interludes. Both phonetic and IPA guides appear in the publication or view the pronunciation video to hear a demonstration by a native speaker.
SKU: AP.46552
UPC: 038081531274. English. David Waggoner.
Upper voices introduce a jubilant refrain, then the entire choir sings it in harmony. A contrasting section offers a gorgeous new motive, followed by a rich harmonization of the new material. The return to the original chorus is heightened by a soaring descant, which builds momentum into an exciting finish.
SKU: AP.47545
UPC: 038081542386. 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.41568
UPC: 038081466484. English. Patrick M. Liebergen.
A refreshing change of pace for SSA choirs. Dvorák's melody, inspired by the folk music of Moravia, delights the ear, and Dr. Liebergen's English text tells a whimsical love story. A fulfilling experience for singers and conductors alike.
SKU: AP.47560
UPC: 038081542539. English.
Wish your audience a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in just a half a minute. This madrigal-style a cappella novelty is equally easy to learn and enjoyable to sing. Plus, it's a great choice for any seasonal performance: Christmas concerts, community events, madrigal feasts, door-to-door caroling, singing telegrams---you name it! Fun, flexible, and festive in all voicings.
SKU: AP.47632
UPC: 038081543253. English.
Optional drum and tambourine parts enhance this madrigal-influenced tune, which includes a festive Fa-la-la section in counterpoint. Well-crafted vocal parts are easy to learn and continue to develop as the song unfolds. This would make a festive processional for holiday performances of any kind.
SKU: AP.50257
UPC: 038081574271. English.
This pensive Mark Burrows original paints a pristine picture of winter and its restorative qualities. Gentle, dreamlike voices invite us to come away from endless busyness and seek winter's healing hush. A rich musical palette reflects the wonder of the season and magnifies the depth of the text. An expressive art song that brings warmth to colder months.
SKU: AP.38039
UPC: 038081425115. English.
This, the stirring final movement from John Leavitt's world-famous Missa Festiva, is presented in newly engraved octavos, available for all choirs. A superb new chamber orchestration enhances the musical texture and color of this captivating modal work.
SKU: AP.43395
UPC: 038081489360. English. Traditional Spiritual.
Donald Moore's arrangement of this great American Christmas spiritual really kicks. Featuring brief solos in the verses and a gospel-style refrain that remains the same each time, this powerhouse piece will come together quickly during the busiest time of year.
SKU: AP.48336
UPC: 038081551593. 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.48921
UPC: 038081562452. 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: AP.50241
UPC: 038081574110. English. Words by H. P. Nichols.
Quiet, crisp lines are echoed from voice to voice and punctuated with chilling whispers in this rhythmic setting told from winter's point of view. A mixed meter refrain creates a sense of surprise when ice locks the fountains and chains the river, and a layered counterpoint section builds to a frosty celebration of the season.
SKU: AP.47561
UPC: 038081542546. English.
SKU: AP.43396
UPC: 038081489377. English. Traditional Spiritual.
SKU: AP.45670
UPC: 038081514093. English. Sal Sabella.
A heartfelt holiday love letter to the memories and special feelings that come only at Christmas. This contemporary ballad boasts a light groove and memorable hook that will bring warmth in winter. Invite your audience to sing along on the final full-voiced refrain. Recording provided by Western Michigan University's Gold Company, directed by Greg Jasperse.
SKU: AP.45556
UPC: 038081512952. English. Traditional Carol.
You know this Christmas carol, but you've never heard it like this before! Alan Billingsley's contemporary interpretation brings the traditional tune up to date. The SATB voicing sounds great a cappella, while a funky accompaniment works well to support the SAB and SSA. Bass and drums on the optional SoundTrax CD pump up the RandB groove, or add your own vocal percussion.
SKU: AP.39792
UPC: 038081444536. English. Words by Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Always expressive and sometimes dramatic, this handsome gem tells a romantic love story as penned by famous African American poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar. Rich with musicality to bring out the softer side of your men.
SKU: AP.45596
UPC: 038081513355. English. Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson's comforting text is beautifully set as a lullaby for SSA voices. The natural rocking motion suggests not only cradling the little one, but also the waters of the western sea, from which father may one day return. Arch-shaped phrases and carefully tuned cadences will highlight the stress and release of the musical line.
SKU: AP.39873
UPC: 038081445342. English. Words by Pamela Stewart.
Inspired by the words of the Native American Crowfoot, this introspective text contemplates the meaning of life. Anchored with enduring musicality that builds to a dramatic peak and concludes with the soft realization that life is the moment, that alone.
SKU: AP.50219
UPC: 038081573892. English. Traditional Chinese Folk Song.
This traditional Chinese folk song tells of a young lad who travels far from his village, holding fond memories of a loved one. After an expressive opening solo, the tempo picks up in this authentic and spirited arrangement, which includes both Mandarin and English text. See below for a pronunciation video spoken by the arranger. Growing up in multiracial Malaysia, Jerry Lim was immersed in various European, American, and Asian music, giving him a unique perspective on integrating Western and Eastern styles.
SKU: AP.41556
UPC: 038081466361. German. Keith Christopher.
A lilting love song with great educational merit. Sing entirely in English or take time to teach the German text (both are included in the publication, along with an IPA pronunciation guide). An international delight.
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