SKU: AP.48993
UPC: 038081563176. English. American Folk Song.
Thoughtfully crafted to make your 2-part singers sound their best, this Andy Beck arrangement reads like a solid choral lesson plan, with built-in teaching tools. The lyrical tune is sung first in unison, then in canon, a gentle call and response bridge introduces a new key, eventually some parallel harmonies arrive, and an optional middle note at the end offers one three-part chord. Adapted lyrics honor the bond of friend to friend.
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.48822
UPC: 038081561462. English.
This sincere goodbye song is especially well conceived for developing 2-part singers. The tuneful, memorable melody is so easy to learn, and harmonies are smartly achieved with independent counterlines or a comfortable distance between notes for those just learning to sing in parts. A delicate piano part provides consistent support throughout. In the sunshine, in the rain, you were always true. A perfect choice at the end of a year.
SKU: AP.48816
UPC: 038081561400. English. Words by Robert Frost.
Robert Frost's famous poem describes the woods as lovely, dark, and deep, and the same can be said about this appealing setting for winter concerts. The minor key casts a pensive backdrop for the vivid imagery of the text. The composer shows her teaching prowess by sculpting a line that harmonizes easily when sung in thirds and fits together perfectly when echoed from part to part. Developing choirs will appreciate the balance of emotional depth in the words and approachable challenges in the vocal parts. Sing the cue notes to quickly convert the 2-part voicing to S.S.A.
SKU: AP.48290
UPC: 038081551135. 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: AP.48447
UPC: 038081552705. English.
An emblem that transcends cultures, religions, and time periods, the flickering candle offers a message of joy, hope, and peace that can reach every human heart. Start with the spark of a single voice on the opening solo, and then light your choir's inner flame when the entire group joins. Simple, with a folk-like quality; artful, as the composer explores dark versus light, major versus minor.
SKU: AP.48812
UPC: 038081561363. English.
A solo voice opens this moving anthem of individuality that doubles as a celebration of music. When all the voices join, singers echo warm phrases from part to part and build to an important realization at the bridge: If we all sing together, our songs will become like a symphony. You'll feel a firm tug of the heartstrings as the fully harmonized final verse builds to an impressive cadence and a momentous fermata. An awesome opener or closer in any voicing, and one you won't soon forget.
SKU: AP.48360
UPC: 038081551838. English. Words by Julie I. Myers.
Introduce Saint-Saën's beloved instrumental chamber work in a highly creative way! Playful original lyrics accompany strong two-part writing and an enchanting piano accompaniment. To get the full effect, consider adding the optional flute part for Aquarium, and/or the optional xylophone part for Fossils. May be performed separately or as a four-minute concert set.
SKU: AP.48997
UPC: 038081563213. English.
Maroon 5 has perfected their pop song template---a catchy tune, memorable hook, and genuine, relatable lyrics. Toss in hints of Pachelbel's Canon in D and you have an undeniable hit. This well-crafted arrangement sets a few accompanimental guitar figures in the voices, and offers some subtle text adaptations for all occasions. It's a perfect choice any time, but especially effective for end-of-year events, marking a changing era with heartfelt emotion. Download PartTrax MP3s for all the audio you need to rehearse and perform the SATB and 2-Part voicings. Each PartTrax package includes full performance, accompaniment only, and part-predominant mixes of every voice part. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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: AP.48868
UPC: 038081561929. English.
New 2-part voicing! Here's an inspired setting that faithfully retains the Hawaiian character of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's cover. In this well-crafted treble version, both sections of the choir take a turn singing the classic melody, while the opposite part interjects with independent aloha's. This easy-to-do treatment performs well with the light piano part, an optional ukulele/guitar, or the professional SoundTrax accompaniment. It's a special arrangement that honors the depth of the original, the spirit of Brother Iz, and the beauty of the earth.
SKU: GI.G-8726
UPC: 785147872603. English. Text Source: Based on 'Wir wollen alle fröhlich sein' from Christliches Gesangbüchlein, 1568, tr. A. H. Fox Strangways, 1859-1948, alt.; Translation: A. H. Fox Strangways.
Although mostly sung in unison, the two-part writing will be especially satisfying for altos. With repeated material, this is a piece that will be quickly learned—a welcome thing as Eastertide is coming to a close!
SKU: AP.48827
UPC: 038081561516. English.
Have you ever heard of a bear with wings? Or a biffalo-buffalo-bison? How about a wallaboo? A. A. Milne, best-known as the author of Winnie the Pooh, penned this playful poem about amusing animals, both real and imagined, at a zany zoo. This clever children's choral offers plenty of musical moments (including independent counterlines and logical 2-part harmonies) in between giggles. Perform with a light, bright tone and crisp consonants on the patter-like words. Two likely results: hilarious rehearsals and a roaring crowd!
SKU: AP.48299
UPC: 038081551227. English. Traditional Swiss Folk Song.
This charming Swiss folk song evokes the sound of yodelers hiking the Alps. The arrangement makes splendid use of a multitude of choral textures, generously passing the melody between all voices in the process. A frothy and fun layered yodeling section in the middle helps build part-singing skills. A wonderful piece for teaching!
SKU: CA.327210
ISBN 9790007167554. Key: G major. Language: German. Text: Rist, Johann.
SKU: AP.48410
UPC: 038081552330. English. Traditional Spiritual.
A bluesy rhythmic motive stacks up across voices, creating a compelling introduction and scattered interludes for this hip interpretation of the African-American spiritual. Call-and-response verses give individual sections a chance to shine, and a brief descant plus some optional divisi add that final flourish. A great teaching piece for 2- and 3-part choirs.
SKU: AP.48850
UPC: 038081561745. English. Andy Beck.
The traditional Ubi Caritas text is uniquely set as an uptempo jazz waltz. Just one sentence in Latin plus a few English lyrics make it clear that this song is all about charity and love. As you've come to expect from this composer, the canon is a true skill-builder---with a modal melody that moves from unison to two and eventually three independent layers (using descant singers for 2-part choirs). Don't miss the jazzy flute obbligato available free online.
SKU: AP.48825
UPC: 038081561493. English. Words by Rachel Field.
The last autumn leaves freely descend during the short piano introduction, symbolic of the change from fall to winter. Two-part groups will luxuriate in the words of Rachel Field as presented in this sumptuous setting. As simple as a partner song, with two independent melodies that assemble into a delicate choral duet; as sophisticated as an art song, with haunting motives and passing dissonances. Crystalline chords, embedded into the mostly arpeggiated accompaniment, dazzle the ear and offer subtle support to treble voices of any age. Designed with the clarity and elegance that will make any ensemble sound impressive.
SKU: AP.48931
UPC: 038081562551. English.
There is a word in South Africa, Ubuntu, which recognizes that we are better as individuals and entire communities when we root ourselves in relationships. When we care for each other and embrace our essential unity, humanity thrives. This very special original song invites singers and audience members to live Ubuntu, connected as one global family. Two-part singers will quickly learn the naturally syncopated hook, echo phrases, and no fuss harmony. A small drum circle, an opening narrator, a few rap soloists, and some resonant descant voices guarantee an impressive performance. This is the type of piece you'd hear at convention, hope your kids can handle, and then rejoice when you realize they can!
SKU: AP.48863
UPC: 038081561875. English.
After a year with limited music making, there could be nothing better. Imagine throwing open the shutters to sing with your neighbors as this beautiful piece unfolds. It's consistently lyrical and legato, with peaks and valleys built into the dynamics to heighten emotions and capture joy. We love this expressive piano part, especially the delicate music box-inspired introduction. Don't miss the dramatic modulation before the pinnacle refrain crescendos to a big finish.
SKU: AP.48887
UPC: 038081562117. 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: AP.48374
UPC: 038081551975. English.
Written by the legendary Kay Thompson, this swingin' song of the season is most closely associated with singer Andy Williams's now-iconic 1963 Christmas album. Mark Hayes gives it the full Hollywood treatment in this show-stopping arrangement, including a flashy piano part and a no-holds-barred instrumental accompaniment. Not to be missed!
SKU: AP.48492
UPC: 038081553153. English.
Unforgettable Sam the Snowman (voiced by Burl Ives) sings this tune in the iconic Christmas special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The reflective words and lyrical melody make this a cherished evergreen holiday favorite. This arrangement offers some sweet choral sonorities sung in a light jazz waltz.
SKU: AP.48471
UPC: 038081552941. English. Congolese Folk Song.
A trio of percussion instruments lays down an ostinato groove in this otherwise a cappella arrangement of the authentic folk song from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Expert arranger Victor Johnson sets up an assortment of accessible melodic and harmonic patterns that weave throughout, creating a wealth of fun-to-sing choral textures. Not to be missed!
SKU: JK.00251
Isaiah 25:4, Psalm 62:1-2, 7-8.
Anthem for treble chorus (SA) and piano, with the soothing melody found in the former hymn book copyrighted 1948. Altos sing a fun, moving harmony.Composer: Simeon B. March Arranger: Donald H. Ripplinger Lyricist: Charles Wesley Difficulty: Medium / medium-difficult acc.Reference: Isaiah 25:4, Psalm 62:1-2, 7-8.
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