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!
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.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.
SKU: AP.48288
UPC: 038081551111. English.
A garden serves as a symbolic metaphor about nurturing a meaningful life in this tender choral by Jay Althouse. Lyrical lines, warm harmonies, and sensitive phrasing garner a beautiful bouquet of musical moments and significant emotion. Grow your garden. Give it tender care, and you will reap what you will sow.
SKU: WD.080689111273
UPC: 080689111273.
This mini-musical package provides you with a perfectly-programmed 12-minute worship sequence to open your Easter Sunday service. Utilizing a worship leader, praise team and/or worship-leading choir, this short program has a fully-composed accompaniment DVD with lyrics and congregational responses. The well-known praise songs Alive Forever, Amen and All the Earth Will Sing Your Praises are bookended by Alleluia! Alleluia! (the Easter version of Ode to Joy).
SKU: AP.49707
UPC: 038081567945. English.
This jubilant song of exaltation is designed to make mixed and changing meters intuitive, familiar, easy. Organized in 3 + 2 + 2, the dance-like main theme is quickly mastered. A small number of familiar Latin words and some English text combine into an exuberant concert/contest selection. Listen for the glorious soprano descant, optional trumpet fanfare, and rhythmic timpani part that add majesty, while anchoring the meter.
SKU: AP.45668
UPC: 038081514079. English. Sal Sabella.
A heartfelt holiday love letter to the memories and special feelings that come only at Christmas. This contemporary ballad boasts a light groove and memorable hook that will bring warmth in winter. Invite your audience to sing along on the final full-voiced refrain. Recording provided by Western Michigan University's Gold Company, directed by Greg Jasperse.
SKU: AP.39692
UPC: 038081443539. English. Traditional lyrics adapted by Charlotte Lee; music by Gustav Holst.
This artfully-crafted medley brings together several of Holst's best known and loved Christmas titles in just under four minutes. Sing with the provided piano part, the richly scored concert band accompaniment, or a step higher with a full or string orchestra.
SKU: AP.38109
UPC: 038081425818. English.
This triumphant opener or closer is sure to make an impact with its fanfare-like phrases and percussive handclaps. Subito dynamics and scattered syncopations energize the piece, while legato lines and choral echoes provide musical contrast. Accompaniment available on PianoTrax 4 CD (00-35870).
SKU: AP.48462
UPC: 038081552859. English.
A jubilant antiphonal exposition extends an invitation to music-making, before erupting into a truly fresh concert and contest opener! Exploring a wide variety of choral sounds and textures including unison, call-and-response, and buoyant counterpoint, this piece invites artistry and engagement in every phrase. Add the optional timpani and snare drum parts to heighten the experience.
SKU: AP.47558
UPC: 038081542515. English.
Wish your audience a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in just a half a minute. This madrigal-style a cappella novelty is equally easy to learn and enjoyable to sing. Plus, it's a great choice for any seasonal performance: Christmas concerts, community events, madrigal feasts, door-to-door caroling, singing telegrams---you name it! Fun, flexible, and festive in all voicings.
SKU: AP.47630
UPC: 038081543239. English.
Optional drum and tambourine parts enhance this madrigal-influenced tune, which includes a festive Fa-la-la section in counterpoint. Well-crafted vocal parts are easy to learn and continue to develop as the song unfolds. This would make a festive processional for holiday performances of any kind.
SKU: AP.47519
UPC: 038081542126. English.
A hushed a cappella opening in rich harmony immediately captures the ear. The flowing piano joins just before two brief optional solos introduce the beloved nightingale and her tuneful melody. Expressive singing and vocal artistry are encouraged by the gentle ebb and flow of tempo.
SKU: AP.46744
UPC: 038081531991. English. Words adapted from poems by Sir Richard Fanshawe; Francis Beaumont; music; new words; by Jay Althouse.
Practical, timeless advice abounds in this jaunty contemporary choral with texts lifted from Renaissance-era poetry and a translation of ancient verse. The opening melody winds around the tonic triad before the B section breaks into colorful contemporary harmony in a chorale setting. Light, yet legit.
SKU: AP.47183
UPC: 038081539997. English.
Stephanie Mabey's uplifting lyrics ask each of us to consider our own unique place in life's symphony. A gorgeous piano accompaniment supports the sweeping voice parts, which are well suited to choirs of any age or ability. Looking for an inspirational model performance? Be sure to seek out American Idol star David Archuleta's stellar recording.
SKU: AP.31096
UPC: 038081338682. English. John Parker.
This contemporary winter choral brings a fresh approach to the genre. A lyrical minor-key verse, which becomes a canon the second time, sharply contrasts with the bright, uplifting chorus. Refreshing. Accompaniment included on PianoTrax 1 CD (00-31028).
SKU: HL.369497
UPC: 840126991741. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Paul McCartney wrote this song following the death of Ringo Starr's first wife Maureen. It is a simple and eloquent expression of tenderhearted friendship, love, grief and hope for brighter days ahead.
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