SKU: CF.CM9773

ISBN 9781491164440. UPC: 680160923342. Key: C# minor. English. Christina Rossetti.

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,                                                       Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;                                                               Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,                                                             In the bleak midwinter, long ago.What can I give Him, poor as I am?                                                                                        If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;                                                                         If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;                                                                        Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.The text from this beloved poem of Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) was originally published in an 1872 issue of Scribner’s Monthly, under the title A Christmas Carol. In the first of its five stanzas, the speaker describes in great detail a bitingly cold winter scene, void of both warmth and light. By the final stanza, the speaker's thoughts turn inward, asking what gift they may offer the infant Jesus, meek though they believe themselves to be.The poem was later set by English composer Gustav Holst (1874–1934) as a contribution to the English Hymnal in 1906 and remains the most popular setting today.London-born Rossetti came to be regarded not only as one of the greatest female poets of her time, but as an outspoken advocate on several societal issues, including slavery and cruelty towards animals.In this setting, word painting is of the utmost importance. Careful attention to word stress throughout the course of the piece will make the performance all the more captivating. Descriptive lines such as “frosty wind made moan” should be conveyed with swelling crescendos, like frigid gusts of frozen air.While this piece features an original tune, the beloved Holst melody is also featured briefly, beginning in m. 28. Take care to bring this out.There are plenty of other allusions to wintry scenes scattered throughout the choral parts as well as the accompaniment. I encourage you to put your sleuthing “hats” on and find them all. It will make the learning experience much more memorable and fun.

SKU: AP.51182

UPC: 038081582191. English.

The wind is cold, the branches bare, but hearts are warm and bright. Despite the chill of December, it'' all about hope, peace, and kindling kindness. As you'd expect from a round, a simple melody easily stacks into a complete choral texture. Even better, the conservative-range tune ensures a good fit for all voices. Groups of any age will master the canonic form and enjoy delivering the heartfelt, non-holiday message.

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: LO.15-2517H

ISBN 9781429107532.

Cynthia Gray’s robust setting of Lowell’s delightful poem from “A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass” is filled with playful energy, delightful imagery, and word-painting, all supported by an inventive accompaniment. Ideal for young and developing choirs!

SKU: HL.231602

UPC: 888680676315. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Recorded by the Beatles; Blood, Sweat & Tears; and Earth, Wind & Fire, this creative arrangement is an exciting fusion of jazz, pop and show for a super choral showcase!

SKU: SU.80300174

This piece gives your chorus a chance to play with sound: tone clusters build, and the choral wind machine cranks up, to herald the storm. Then the choral pitter-patter, using hocket and overlapping rhythms, portrays the rain falling on parched Australian towns. SSA (some divisi), soprano solo, a cappella; duration: 3’ 05; range: g-g; difficulty: medium. SSA, a cappella Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.

SKU: KJ.6362

UPC: 8402703009.

Available in four different voicings - SSA #6362, SATB #9124, SAB #5778, TTBB Item#5588) to meet any choral programming need, Let's Sail Away was written by Nancy Telfer for the 2011 Singapore International Youth Choir Festival. Let's Sail Away depicts a wandering journey on an imaginary boat, leaving the cares of the world behind in the wonder of the water and waves, sky, stars, and wind. The experience and skill of master choral musician Nancy Telfer shine through in the carefully crafted vocal lines, sensitivity to vocal ranges, and the lilting accompaniment. A great addition to any concert program!

Item #9124 SATB
Item #5778 SAB
Item #5588 TTBB.