SKU: GI.G-10483
English. Text Source: Wilt heden nu treden, Dutch folk hymn, tr. Theodore Baker, 1851&ndash,1934 alt.; Translation: Theodore Baker.
SKU: HL.124791
UPC: 884088984601. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Share the sights and sounds of December with this cheerful holiday original that will warm every heart! Easily learned for younger choirs in elementary and middle school. With flute. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, Unison/opt. 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.
SKU: HL.109292
UPC: 884088791988. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This old American dance song features fun lyrics, delightful vocal interplay, a hoedown accompaniment and a few stomps and claps to add energy. Easily learned and a showstopper in performance! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:30.
SKU: HL.1147630
UPC: 196288118022. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
“J'ai vu le loup†is a French folk song that dates to the medieval era. Many versions of the song exist, but they all feature animals imitating humans by dancing, laughing, and singing. This arrangement includes a version of the song along with additional music and lyrics created by the arranger.
SKU: GI.G-9688
UPC: 785147968801. English. Text Source: Text I: Ps. 150 from Becker Psalter, para. Cornelius Becker, 1561-1604, tr. Robert E. Wunderlich, Text II: Delores Dufner, OSB; Translation: Robert E Wunderlich. Text by Cornelius Becker. Scripture: Psalm 150, Isaiah 35:1–10.
SKU: HL.49019419
ISBN 9783795746001. 7.5x10.75x0.717 inches. German - English.
For SAB chorus and solo male voice.
SKU: BT.MUSM570366118
English.
Kerry Andrew 's Luna-cy for three voices (SSA). Duration: 5 minutes Composed: 2001 Also published as part of UYMP's Songspin Songbook, ISMN M 57036 603 3. A cuckoo called: I looked towards the sound, but only the moon of the dawn was there. Fujiwara Sanesada. Translation by Geoffrey Bownas and Anthony Thwaite from ‘The Penguin Book of Japanese Verse’ (Penguin Books 1964, Revised edition 1998, 2009). Reproduced by permission of Penguin Books Ltd. I had an animalistic expression of madness in mind for this piece. The Japanese tanka above seemed to encapsulate the idea of madness associated with the moon ('lunar'= 'lunacy') and with cuckoos.
SKU: BT.MUSM570366088
Kerry Andrew 's Lullaby For The Witching Hour for three voices (SSA). Duration: 4 minutes Composed: 2004 Also published as part of UYMP's Songspin Songbook, ISMN M 57036 603 3. This piece was written as an introduction to a gig we did at the York Spring Festival in 2004. It sets my own text and is influenced by 'Our Prayer', heard on Brian Wilson's album Smile, as well as the Belgian/Central African a cappella group Zap Mama and the soundtrack to the film Belleville Rendez-Vous. It was first performed by Juice at York Spring Festival in May 2004.
SKU: HL.35028527
ISBN 9781476805641. UPC: 884088665241. 6.75x10.5 inches. Joseph M. Martin.
A vigorous Shaker tune takes on fresh purpose when joined with this original patriotic text. A powerful choral that celebrates the gift of freedom and good citizenship! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Orchestration, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:20.
About Together We Sing
Shawnee Press: Together We Sing series
SKU: HL.373180
ISBN 9781705149157. UPC: 196288016120. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.
The High Barbary is a sea chantey sung in Britain and America. It tells of a ship that encounters pirates off the Barbary coast. The song, set in 6/8 meter, dances with energy as it brings to life the traditional folk song often heard on merchant sailing vessels.
SKU: HP.C6251
UPC: 763628162511. Pepper Choplin.
Original Composition This charming communion anthem celebrates the unity of sharing the act of breaking bread with all believers worldwide proclaiming, there is room for everyone. Imbued with a unique global flavor enhanced by flute and light percussion, this is the ideal anthem for World Communion Sunday. Percussion Part: Cabasa or Shaker, Congas or Bongos.
SKU: AP.49719
UPC: 038081568065. English.
Enjoy the bright energy of ¾ felt in one. This rhythmic Greg Gilpin original may be accompanied by shaker alone or the optional keyboard part. Vibrant vocables have no literal meaning, but virtually bubble with joy---there's a smile built in. A complete form with contrasting sections, varied choral articulations, ostinatos, pedal tones, drones, the works. It's an action-packed musical journey, a colorful collage for the ears.
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.
