Arranged by Teena Chinn. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral Series. Pop. CD. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(from Charlottes Web). By Sarah McLachlan. Arranged by Audrey Snyder. (Showtrax CD). Pop Choral Series. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard.

Choir Sacred

SKU: AP.47641

Composed by Cliff Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb. Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Chanukah; Sacred. CD. Alfred Music #00-47641. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47641).

UPC: 038081543345. 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.

Choral (ChoirTrax CD)

SKU: HL.334900

Composed by Heather Sorenson. Daybreak Christmas Choral. Christmas, General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 220 seconds. Published by Daybreak Music (HL.334900).

UPC: 840126910582. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. Edmund H. Sears/Heather Sorenson. John 14:27, Luke 2:9-14.

From the cantata Little Lion, Little Lamb, the contours of this reimagined carol are fashioned with beautiful arching leaps, instantly endearing it to the listener. A good balance of unison and four-part writing expresses the miracle of the incarnation with sensitivity and sincere devotion. The B section offers some theater with distinctive layers of Gloria that crescendo with impressive impact. The final angelic proclamation fades into the Christmas sky with delicate and artful sonority. Heavenly! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, tpt 1-3, hn 1-2, tbn 1-2, tbn3/tba, perc 1-2, timp, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

By John Jacobson, Roger Emerson. (Showtrax CD). Choral. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Clydesdale & Clydesdale. Choral. Modern Christian: Christmas. Listening CD. Published by Word Music . Listening CD. Modern Christian: Christmas.

Composed by Pepper Choplin. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/3773L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-3773L).

By Joseph M. Martin. For SATB choir and piano accompaniment. Advent, Cantata. StudioTrax CD. Published by Music Sales.