SKU: XC.1706014
9 x 12 inches.
A warm and inviting secular winter song about looking back on treasured winter memories and family experiences of past Decembers with a hopeful eye toward creating new and lasting memories this year. Perfect for December and winter performances. Perform with the accompaniment MP3 and help your students rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: XC.2001014
Here's a tender song about sharing beautiful winter moments that works for choirs of all ages. A serene melody line and warm harmonies give the feel of sitting in front of a warm fireplace on a cold winters night with the ones you love. Perform with the accompaniment MP3, or feature a cellist along with the peaceful piano accompaniment. Help your students rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: XC.1807014
What do you see when you close your eyes, and remember the best days of our lives? A sentimental and heartfelt song about favorite memories and the vivid, colorful imprints they leave in our minds. Perfect for spring concerts, graduations and special occasions. The accompaniment MP3 download includes both a fully produced version and a piano-only version for flexibility in your performance. Instrumental parts are available for a live band and part-dominant MP3 practice tracks are available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: XC.1712014
An inspirational and upbeat song about living life to the fullest, enjoying life's adventures, and seizing the day. This song has modern pop stylings and is perfect for graduation ceremonies and concert programs. Perform with the accompaniment MP3 or instrumental parts for a live band, and help your students rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks - available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: XC.1902014
A fresh and upbeat approach turns this classic carol on its end, injecting vibrant new energy with modern pop harmonies and an unexpected meter. Celebratory and joyful, this arrangement starts big and continues to build throughout to a grand finish. Reasonable ranges and dynamite accompaniment options, including a full orchestration, make this a sure-fire selection for Christmas concerts or worship settings. Perform with the accompaniment MP3, and help your choir rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks - available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: XC.1808014
This inspirational song encourages you to find your own voice and to feel empowered to have an impact on the world. Uplifting, positive, and joyful, this song is a perfect fit for any concert or ceremony, celebrating both beginnings and endings. Through it all - we sing! The orchestral arrangement as heard in the recording is available separately and includes parts for strings, harp, celesta, and suspended cymbal as well as a conductor score. The accompaniment MP3 download includes both a fully produced version and a piano-only version. Help your students rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: XC.1806014
A reflective text expressing gratitude, an appreciation for personal growth and past experiences, and the idea that even as everything appears to be changing, connections to loved ones will last forever. The gentle musical setting is lovely and easily learned. It's a perfect way to close a year with a humble acknowledgement of the impact that others have had in our lives. Help your students rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: GI.G-2287
Scripture: Psalm 118.
14 Handbells. Percussion is for tabor.
SKU: XC.2204014
Wintry weather, a warm fire, classic Christmas songs, hanging decorations, and making lasting memories - it's all packed into this upbeat and merry holiday original song. Accessible ranges and easy-to-learn parts will help make this festive selection one of your new favorites! Perform with the accompaniment MP3 or add the instrumental parts for a live bass, drums, and horn section to go with the piano accompaniment. Rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: XC.1906014
Handclaps and a punchy groove set the tone in this upbeat song that works for concert or show choirs. Careful attention to ranges and easy-to-sing harmonies makes this a terrific choice for younger choirs, too. Perform with the accompaniment MP3 or instrumental parts for a live band, and help your students rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: MN.CH-1185
From Messiah. This uplifting aria which declares thy light has come is echoed and expanded in the Joyful chorus which follows. The work has been cast as a charming two-part, any voices arrangement that is a traditional choice for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Duration 3:20.
SKU: AP.48870
UPC: 038081561943. Lat.
Joyful syncopations propel us forward in this educational concert or contest selection. Contemporary yet logical sonorities come to life for developing choirs building their skills within limited vocal ranges. Notice how the marcato beginning and end contrast with a B section that is a touch more legato. Though sung entirely in Latin, there are only two sentences of text and a pronunciation guide is included. Perfectly crafted for intermediate groups, with the precisely vocal ranges you're seeking!
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: MN.CH-1145
No 1 from Three Hymns for Communion, Opus 65/VI. Latin and English texts. Duration 2:55.
SKU: XC.2401014
10.5 x 6.75 inches.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is reimagined as a jazz waltz and creatively set with lyrics that capture the awe and wonder of witnessing the Sugar Plum Fairy perform her iconic dance in the Nutcracker ballet. Discover the perfect version for your vocal group. Challenge your vocal ensemble with the rich harmonies of the SATB version, or look to the SAB, SSA, and Two-Part arrangements for less complexity. Perform with piano, or add bass and drums for a jazz trio accompaniment. A wonderful choice for a December concert!Please note the jazz ensemble version of this song is in a different key and cannot be combined with the choral version. Perform with the accompaniment MP3 or add the bass and drum parts to the written piano accompaniment to form a live jazz trio. Rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: AU.9781506492452
ISBN 9781506492452. 7x10.25 inches.
Russell Schulz-Widmar's original music is beautifully wrapped around the eloquent poetry of theologian and parish priest, William H. Vanstone (1923-1999). The text speaks of the costly nature of God's love for the world, and reminds us that God is not distant, but deeply involved in all our pain and grief. Scored for two-part mixed choir, the writing is both moving and accessible. Include this anthem during Lent and in services of healing and care.
SKU: GI.G-8257
UPC: 785147825708. English. Text Source: Psalm 90:12–13, 14–15, 16–17, ref.: Lectionary for Mass Scripture: Psalm 90:12–13, 14–15, 16–17.
Upbeat and with an engaging refrain, this delightful piece is sure to please everyone in your assembly. Based on Psalm 90, the text communicates the jubilant entreaty “Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!†Choral harmonies on the refrain subtly enhance the piece, while the verses (sung by cantor alone or by 3-part choir) support the joyful message of the text. For cantor or soloist.
SKU: GI.G-2643
Scripture: Psalm 103.
SKU: GI.G-2717
Scripture: Psalm 93.
SKU: GI.G-2030
UPC: 785147203001.
Two-part equal or SATB.
SKU: GI.G-9751
UPC: 785147975106. English. Text Source: Psalm 96:9a. Scripture: Psalm 96:9a.
From 1717 to 1718, Handel composed eleven multi-movement, psalm-based anthems, commonly known as the Chandos Anthems (he was resident composer for the First Duke of Chandos during this period). is setting of verses from Psalm 96 is drawn from Anthem 4b, “O Sing unto the Lord a New Song†(HWV 249b). Chepponis’ thoughtful editing and arranging of this gem—based on original sources, as well as practical considerations— make it accessible to many choirs that may not have the luxury of a large SATB choir. Listen to the recording and follow along with the score in this preview video:.
SKU: MN.50-9206
UPC: 688670592065.
Short, quiet piece for adult treble voices with early 19th century English text. Romanticandante espressivo choral writing.
SKU: MN.50-1007
UPC: 688670510076. English.
A familiar Advent text that is matched with the tune O Waly, Waly. Accessible, but deeply moving.
SKU: GI.G-9957
UPC: 785147995708. English. Text by Kazuaki Tanahashi.
In my opinion our world is currently in great need of reestablishing strong connections one to another, be it with family and friends, neighbors and strangers, nations and nations, or with those of different cultures and religions. In his important book, I and Thou, philosopher-theologian Martin Buber says that the most meaningful life is centered on relationship. As a musician, I felt compelled to express the I-THOU thesis through the human voice. In searching for the right words to express this sentiment, I was fortunate to find Kazuaki Tanahashi’s eloquent poem, “Encounter.†Mr. Tanahashi is a poet, Zen artist, scholar and peace activist. This combined-voices version has been adapted from an SATB scoring that features prominently in the original song cycle, I-THOU, written for vocal quartet, commissioned and premiered in 2018 by Fourth Coast Ensemble in Chicago. —Wayland Rogers About the Series: Doreen Rao, 2019 Robert Shaw Award recipient, launches her culturally inclusive choral series, Global Encounters for Young Voices, featuring accessible treble- and mixed-voice works for developing choirs.
SKU: GI.G-2645
UPC: 785147264507. Text by Lucia Welch.
This call for renewal has resonated with congregations for decades, with plaintive choral verses in the minor mode and assembly refrains in major. Bring a new level of personal introspection to your congregational song.
SKU: XC.2402014
This energetic and relatable song bursts onto the scene like a show-stopping opening number from Broadway, depicting the comically over-scheduled whirlwind of a typical student's day. Packed with humor, it playfully chronicles the juggling act of classes, commitments, and after school activities. The quirky, catchy melodies will resonate with students and audiences, making this an excellent choice for graduations and general concerts.Please note the concert band version of this song is in a different key and cannot be combined with the choral version. An accompaniment MP3 and part-dominant MP3 bundles to share with your whole choir are also available to make learning even easier.
SKU: HL.49001399
ISBN 9790001016032. UPC: 073999352795. 7.5x10.75x0.042 inches. Hungarian.
SKU: GI.G-10310
English, Spanish. Text Source: Based on Psalm 23 / Basado en Salmo 23(22); Translation: Santiago Fernández. Text by J. Michael Joncas. Scripture: Psalm 23.
Based on Psalm 23, the text of “Shelter Me / Protégeme†is paraphrased to adapt the psalmist’s sentiments to respond to present anxieties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its soothing, melodic refrain invites congregation participation. This is the edition for two-part equal voices.  Terry Donohoo and Anthony Reed accompanied by Amy Kuebelbeck have recorded the work in a duet version for two mixed voices. Listen here. .
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