SKU: AP.48812

UPC: 038081561363. English.

A solo voice opens this moving anthem of individuality that doubles as a celebration of music. When all the voices join, singers echo warm phrases from part to part and build to an important realization at the bridge: If we all sing together, our songs will become like a symphony. You'll feel a firm tug of the heartstrings as the fully harmonized final verse builds to an impressive cadence and a momentous fermata. An awesome opener or closer in any voicing, and one you won't soon forget.

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.47724

UPC: 038081544175. English.

Designed for impact in performance without stress in rehearsal, this strong concert/contest opener (or closer) features an accessible Latin text that alternates with English lyrics. A bold unison, sung in sweet-spot vocal ranges, leads to an antiphonal treatment of the marcato theme. A softer section, in three-part counterpoint, provides contrast before returning to the original melody. This celebratory piece works on any program, at any time of year, and provides wonderful lessons for developing choral singers.

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: HL.389776

ISBN 9781705156513. UPC: 196288026587. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Have fun practicing solfège with this lighthearted spoof of Mozart's famous Piano Sonata #16. Excellent as a concert closer or encore, this piece will make your audience chuckle as they learn a little music trivia about Mozart and melody!

SKU: LO.15-3707H

ISBN 9780787768409.

This spectacular salute to America by Doug Wagner is a dynamic affirmation of patriotic fervor. A medley of ten patriotic tunes, it is a perfect closer for concerts during the year or for any patriotic occasion. Tunes include “America,” “Yankee Doodle,” “The Battle Cry of Freedom,” “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,” “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” “America, the Beautiful,” “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” and “The Star Spangled Banner.” Add even more excitement with the optional orchestrated track. Also available in SATB and three-part mixed.

SKU: AP.50132

UPC: 038081573021. English.

Celebrate the joy of making music all life long with this powerful ode to our art. With lyrics about the many ways that music makes a difference in our lives, singers will embrace the message and be inspired to share it. Bookended by a resonant choral fanfare and including an optional flute obbligato, it's a dynamic opener or closer for all who love music!

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.50229

UPC: 038081573991. English. Andy Beck.

Here's a heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic piano figure supports graceful vocal lines and occasional harmonic crunches in this warm closer or send-off song by Andy Beck. Concludes with a musical quote from Amazing Grace to bring a final smile, chill, or tear.

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.