SKU: AP.45657
UPC: 038081513966. English. Victor C. Johnson.
A delicate piano introduction leads the listener to an elegant setting of Christina Rossetti's inquisitive poem. Well-conceived voice leading makes the fully realized choral harmony beautifully singable, and each voice part gets a turn with the celestial melody. Text painting, lyrical lines, warm suspensions, emotional range---it's all here, ready to amaze audiences and adjudicators.
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: AP.47661
UPC: 038081543543. English.
In Smallfoot, a group of Yetis discover there's more to their world than they believed. Meechee (voiced by Disney star turned Hollywood performer, Zendaya) delivers the message that a life that's full of wonder is a wonderful life. This powerful ballad encourages us all to be curious about the unknown.
SKU: HL.232818
UPC: 888680679101. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Kevin Memley used the words of Soren Engström for this tender piece commissioned in memory of a college student. The text carries questions that remind us of the fraility of life and encourage us to enjoy our time alive. The music holds all the characteristics that have made Memley one of the most sought-after composers of our day – an inspiring melody, rich harmonies, a captivating piano part, and a touching ending. Medium in difficulty for high school, community and college choirs.
SKU: AP.45628
UPC: 038081513676. English. Donald Moore.
This easy-to-sing Italian folk song is an excellent cross-cultural selection. Newly available for SATB groups, the uncluttered arrangement features a lilting waltz tempo and dance-like voice parts that are well suited to the beautiful ballerina theme. Sing in English, Italian, or a combination of the two.
SKU: AP.43393
UPC: 038081489346. English. Traditional Spiritual.
Donald Moore's arrangement of this great American Christmas spiritual really kicks. Featuring brief solos in the verses and a gospel-style refrain that remains the same each time, this powerhouse piece will come together quickly during the busiest time of year.
SKU: GH.GE-11944
ISBN 979-0-070-11944-3. A4 inches. Text: Karin Rehnqvist.
An striking piece, suitable for the concert finale.Haya! - a song to celebrate each day.Lyrics in the Haya language, invented by the composer. The work ends with a few whispered words of Native American poetry:The morning star is up. I cross the mountainsin the light of the sea.Version for double choirOriginal version for one mixed choir: GH.GE-11918. Composed for the Eric Ericson Award 2009, to be the compulsory piece in the final.
SKU: AP.43592
UPC: 038081491325. English.
A unison pitch becomes a cluster chord and then blossoms into full contemporary choral harmony. Ample text painting, passing dissonance, and sensitive tempo and dynamic changes make this an excellent choice for accomplished choirs.
SKU: AP.45597
UPC: 038081513362. English.
This emotive a cappella work radiates sincerity and musicality. The text is based on a 19th-century Pennsylvanian German marriage fraktur, which is a kind of decorative calligraphy that commemorates important life events. Filled with lush contemporary chords and expressive nuances, this exceptional piece encourages artistry.
SKU: PL.2006M
A simple setting of this Good Friday text, it uses a Baroque-style affekt of chromaticism which engenders a passionate plea at the conclusion.
SKU: AP.39732
UPC: 038081443935. English. Words based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; music by Jay Althouse. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
Jay's contemporary setting based on this timeless and poignant text deserves a place in your upcoming concert season. Superb choral literature, guaranteed to touch all who hear it. As a special addition, project animated images from the VideoTrax DVD on a large screen during performance.
SKU: LP.DC-9394PK
UPC: 765762067028.
Value-priced bulk pack of ten performance demo CDs, each in a paper sleeve; useful as an aid for choir members learning music on their own. Spend less rehearsal time picking out notes, more time on choral blend and musical nuance.
SKU: AP.46932
UPC: 038081535814. English. Traditional American Folk Song.
This extraordinary arrangement of the traditional American folk song belongs in every choral library! An urgent round and around vocal motive serves as a rhythmic engine throughout the entire piece as the modal melody gets playfully tossed from voice to voice in a variety of styles, but always with class, creativity, and good humor.
SKU: GI.G-RAB25
English.
CONTENTS: Renew us, Lord, by your Spirit (Cooke) • Stir up, we beseech Thee (Hawes) • Before the ending of the day (Little) • Lord, I am not worthy (Miller) • Teach us, good Lord, to serve thee (Sanders).
SKU: BA.BA08860-90
ISBN 9790006558148. 27 x 19 cm inches. Text Language: French. Preface: Sylvie Bouissou. Text: Louis Fuzelier.
A unique edition - all readings at a glanceThis new edition, in contrast to the array of Bach Cello Suite publications available today, has made use of all the five sources which have come down to us. The basis for this edition is the most reliable of the sources, the manuscript copy in the hand of Anna Magdalena Bach. All variant readings from the four other sources are clearly laid out for performance. Cellists now have the possibility of rendering performances based on just one of the five sources as well as the option of combining the sources in a mixed version.This flyer takes you through our various editions of Bach's Cello Suites.
SKU: GI.G-9646
UPC: 785147964605. English. Text Source: 'Now is Christ risen from the dead' by Timothy Dudley-Smith. Text by Timothy Dudley-Smith.
Embracing the original meaning of the word “carolâ€â€”a joyful song, also a kind of dance in a ring—this setting of a Dudley-Smith text captures the spirited jubilation of the Easter season. The recommendation to designate verses for women or men is not absolute, as the piece works quite well with equal voices or even just a solo voice. Joyous!
SKU: HL.365817
UPC: 840126962086. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches. Isaiah 49:13, Psalm 108:2, Romans 15:11.
From the opening bell tones in the piano, this anthem awakens the worshipping church to praise. Incorporating the early-American hymn tune PISGAH, this original piece celebrates the sacred call of music in proclaiming the joy of the Lord. The folklike character in the substance of the music is displayed in the melodic contours and rustic harmonic vocabulary. This is the day for singing and for sending alleluias soaring!
SKU: AP.30908
UPC: 038081314303. English.
This triumphant chorus, composed by Schubert when he was just 18 years old, has been masterfully edited and arranged for today's choirs. Offers opportunities for Romantic-era choral singing, as well as two optional solo or small ensemble features for your most accomplished voices. Accompaniment included on PianoTrax 1 CD (00-31028).
SKU: AP.49752
UPC: 038081568393. English.
This expressive song of gratitude celebrates plentiful good things. Starts and ends sweetly, builds to a sweeping descant-topped refrain.The PerformancePlus series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:
SKU: AP.48885
UPC: 038081562094. English. West Indies Folk Song.
A great fit for choirs of any age or ability! Harry Belafonte sang this joyful West Indies song on his 1956 album Calypso. Dr. Robinson's arrangement has just the right amount of repetition versus development, and will come together quickly with intuitive voice leading and some stylistic syncopation. One a cappella refrain just after the key change features the conga to keep the groove going, and a final descant adds a rhythmic counterline above. Build up the Jamaican vibe with our light SoundTrax accompaniment or the notated percussion part (available free online). The theme: build your house on solid ground.
SKU: JK.00542
UPC: 093285005426.
Christmas arrangement for mixed chorus (SATB) and alto soloist. This piece is about finding the true meaning of Christmas with all the physical things that surround us, ending with a phrase from 'Deck the Halls'.Composer: Eileen Habenicht SnowLyricist: Eileen Habenicht SnowDifficulty: Medium / medium-difficult acc.Reference: Luke 2.
SKU: PL.0837
* Beautiful carol for Christmas Eve, with text by Algernon Swinburne * Opens with soprano solo over bottom three parts * Six verses explore different combinations of voices * Ends strong dynamically on text, Bid the day be born!.
SKU: AP.50187
UPC: 038081573571. English. Words by Sara Teasdale.
Acknowledge life's many gifts with this splendid setting of Sara Teasdale's poem that reminds us to spend all you have for loveliness. A lilting rhythmic flow and some refreshing mixed meter moments create a buoyant effect. Greg's tuneful lines and sensible part writing are satisfying to sing and pave the way to success. Absolutely delightful!
SKU: AP.48835
UPC: 038081561592. English. William Blake.
Captivating. Adventurous. With just a hint of danger. This feisty minor key setting of William Blake's gripping poem immediately garners attention with a ferocious fanfare. Then a jaunty, detached piano motive (which later becomes a choral counterline), leads to contemporary choral writing firmly rooted in traditional techniques. Angular intervals and syncopated agitation provide energy, vim, and vigor. Guaranteed to be a highlight of rehearsals, concerts, contests, and festivals. Visit to download a free choral rehearsal guide: www.alfred.com/tigerrehearsalguide This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49830
UPC: 038081571447. English. Words by Robert Frost.
A lesser known yet deeply poignant Robert Frost poem. Greg's emotional choral setting is full of expressive rubato that invites time to thoughtfully process the meaningful words. Changing time signatures make space for effortless phrasing and sensitive syllabic stress. A consistently warm harmonic palette and several fully realized suspensions leave us with a feeling of resolution. An exquisite selection for SATB or TTBB choirs and their responsive accompanists.
SKU: GI.G-5832
UPC: 785147583202. English. Text by: Traditional Spiritual.
A solo for a male singer is featured in this arrangement of the spiritual “Tryin’ to Get Home.†It segues into an original piece by the composer, which begins a cappella and builds to a strong forte before easing into a hushed ending. Baritone solo part is optional. .
SKU: HL.1120206
ISBN 9781705181508. UPC: 196288108191. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Tennyson's famous text is gloriously set for SATB and SAB voices with lively spirit suitable for any time of year. An optional glockenspiel part is provided to add sparkle, especially if using for the holidays. Both voicings build to a powerful ending with optional cued notes providing even more harmonic strength.
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