SKU: HL.8753035

UPC: 884088560829. 4.75x5 inches.

Younger and developing groups will build important vocal jazz skills in this straight-ahead swing arrangement of “Jingle Bells.” Good voice-leading, well-voiced chords and a supportive and authentic accompaniment will make it right in the pocket for a successful experience! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.

SKU: HL.8552318

UPC: 884088551469. 4.75x5 inches.

Feel the sounds, the cadence, the energy of an urban landscape in this colorful original! Set in minor, with a patter-style vocal, the rhythms are irresistible and the harmonies fresh and appealing! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.

SKU: HL.8552305

UPC: 884088547301. 4.75x5 inches.

Adapted from Henry Purcell's “Come Ye Sons of Art,” this short tuneful setting is ideal for younger and developing choirs especially for contest and festival performances. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:20.

SKU: HL.116808

UPC: 884088883096. 5x5 inches.

The folk melodies and modal harmonies of this traditional favorite dance as they echo back one to another. A clever and well-crafted arrangement for young singers! Discovery level 2. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

SKU: WD.080689705120

UPC: 080689705120.

In the past twenty years, worship styles in many churches have transformed, emphasizing a personal worship that strives for intimacy with the Father. This renewal led some ministries, perhaps unintentionally, to abandon the great hymns of our faith in favor of newly composed worship songs. Other ministries, in an effort to create a balanced worship style, mixed the new with the old, sometimes with results that only amplified the differences between the two. Hymns for Praise & Worship bridges the stylistic gap between modern-day worship songs and the hymns of our Christian heritage. A select advisory board of active music ministers, Word Music staff and key choral arrangers were assembled to pinpoint fifty-six hymns from the vast array of hymnody, not only for their musical quality, but for the messages that they bring to worshippers today. Veteran choral arrangers John E. Coates and Travis Cottrell have been creating new settings of hymns for their own congregations for years. Their experience as worship leaders brought not only musicality, but also congregational and choral pragmatism to each new arrangement in Hymns for Praise & Worship. With all of the same editions and features as the Songs for Praise & Worship series, this collection is designed to work hand-in-hand with existing resources for worship. Various stylistic changes make these settings flow easily, appeal to the modern ear, and correlate with the styles of contemporary praise & worship songs. Throughout this book you will encounter variations from traditional time signatures, intuitive syncopated rhythms, and substituted chords and harmonies. Even the few hymns with more traditional settings are treated in a manner that takes the congregation on a journey through the verses, sometimes in a more through-composed manner, and usually culminating in a climactic conclusion. Each of the changes was not implemented arbitrarily, but with the goal of making the timeless messages of each hymn leap from the page in new and exciting ways. Two added features of Hymns for Praise & Worship are the demonstration and accompaniment recordings. While the songs in the collection are well known, the new arrangements are not. The staff of Word Music felt that it was vital to provide audible resources to teach and lead worship to best communicate the desires of the arrangers. All of the core editions (Choir/Worship Team, Worship Planner, Keyboard Edition, Guitar Edition) reflect the verses and voicings used on the recordings.

SKU: AP.47133

UPC: 038081539041. English.

Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line debuted atop the Hot Country Songs chart in fall 2017 with this his-and-hers country pop duet. Presented here for mixed voices, the chorus gets the harmonized hook, while soloists are featured on the verses. Handclaps at the end help bring the song to an energized finish.

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.

SKU: HL.200909

UPC: 888680652364. 5.0x5.0x0.153 inches.

Cod almighty, you'll get a chuckle from the anglers in your choir with this clever, country-style salute to fishing lingo! A fun change-of-pace for mixed and male choirs!

SKU: HL.204807

UPC: 888680658434. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

Younger and developing mixed and treble choirs will enjoy performing this jazz inflected doo-wop song from the 1930s, but made popular in 1961 by the vocal group the Marcels. A perfect selection for enhancing blend and articulation and a quick learn!

SKU: HL.288589

UPC: 888680912116. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

“Revolting Children” is anything but, as far as the title suggests. Tim Minchin's mixed-meter rock spectacle is a joy for the ears with a staunch and resilient nature. Building harmonies, perfectly suited for choirs, will reward melodrama as the calls to rebel and revolt reverberate throughout your concert hall!

SKU: HL.199875

UPC: 888680650414. 5.0x5.0x0.18 inches.

Young mixed choirs will shine with this original Christmas spiritual that is well-crafted for success. Perform with the upbeat gospel piano accompaniment or a cappella for even more programming options.

SKU: HL.299897

UPC: 888680959142. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

All together now: “Whyyy do you build me up...”! The Foundations' signature '60s tune is finally present in the Discovery Series for Mixed and Treble choirs, giving your youngsters the chance to groove in the style of the Motown sound!

SKU: AP.46400

UPC: 038081427796. English.

A touch of vintage holiday fun for your winter program! Everyone gets a turn with the melody in an arrangement packed with jazz harmonies and swingin' accompaniment riffs. A great choice for girls' groups and mixed choirs!

SKU: HL.158085

UPC: 888680610760. 5.0x5.0x0.16 inches.

Well-crafted for beginning/developing mixed choirs, this uptempo work is an ideal selection for concert and festival choirs. Featuring repeated sections, syncopation, easily-learned Latin text and vivid dynamic contrast, your choirs will build important performance skills and sound their best.