SKU: AP.46538
UPC: 038081531137. English. Ruth Morris Gray.
A driving rhythmic accompaniment and an inspiring text based on Arthur O'Shaughnessy's Ode create a thrilling piece to both sing and hear. Accessible harmonies make teaching parts a snap, while robust poetry and captivating choral syncopations suggest a concert opener!
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.47609
UPC: 038081543024. English.
The clever lyrics of this Plain White T's hit are simply irresistible! There's only ONE thing TWO do, THREE words FOUR you: I love you. This faithful arrangement captures the original acoustic rock feel and combines it with two oh-so-easy-to-sing vocal parts, including a memorable countermelody. Check out the band's official viral video that helped this sweet single climb the charts.
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.49682
UPC: 038081567693. English.
Don't miss this irresistible novelty number that celebrates the delicious buttery snack! It's a light and fluffy feature salted with a sense of humor and drizzled in a slick samba groove. Your singers will beg for more of this tasty treat that explodes with kernels of creativity---especially in the illustrative vocal stack, which sounds like popping corn and turns up the heat on a sizzling Latin-feel that really, well . . . pops. A bowlful of fun, cheesy in the best way! Check out our free ChoreoTrax video for choral movement ideas. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.43363
UPC: 038081489049. English. Andy Beck; Brian Fisher.
Did you know the North Pole has a marching band? That's right, and Santa's the director! Who's on the roster? Elves, reindeer, and even Mrs. C! As this clever partner song unfolds, we sing about the whole crew and even imitate the sounds of their instruments. Mark time, march!
SKU: AP.48333
UPC: 038081551562. English.
Once again, composer Andy Beck captures the magic of childhood in a piece that's written expressly for developing choirs. Ample echo-singing and sensible vocal ranges will help young singers take off the training wheels and quickly find success. Add in a positive message about the power of persistence, and you've got a winning combination!
SKU: AP.47726
UPC: 038081544199. English. Andy Beck; Brian Fisher.
Let's go! Everybody out in the snow. This rockin' call-and-response crowd-pleaser is all about sleds, snowboards, making snowmen, snow angels, and even having a friendly snowball fight. And with no mention of the holidays, you can sing it all winter long. Optional choreography (printed in the score and available as a downloadable video) will get your singers movin' and groovin'!
SKU: AP.38040
UPC: 038081425122. English.
This, the stirring final movement from John Leavitt's world-famous Missa Festiva, is presented in newly engraved octavos, available for all choirs. A superb new chamber orchestration enhances the musical texture and color of this captivating modal work.
SKU: AP.46535
UPC: 038081531106. English. Andy Beck; Brian Fisher.
So sweet it might just give you a toothache! This scrumptiously jazzy holiday novelty number is fantastically fun. Optional harmonies make it easy to tailor the piece to the ability level of your group, and it's a tasty tune for adding some choreography. Staging is available on our Movin' DVD. Not to be missed!
SKU: AP.46351
UPC: 038081527307. English. Alan Billingsley.
This fast paced mini-medley is overflowing with holiday merriment! From the rollicking Here We Come A-Caroling and regal Good King Wenceslas to the sweet ballad treatment of I Heard the Bells and rhythm-charged Deck the Hall, it's three-and-a-half minutes of Christmas cheer. Don't miss the SoundPax and SoundTrax CD, complete with all the bells and whistles. Consider adding choreography (from the When We Sing! DVD) for a glittering star atop the tree.
SKU: AP.49742
UPC: 038081568294. English.
An opening solo sets the stage for what unfurls into a pizzazzy listicle of holiday decorations, characters, treats, attire . . . stuff! Andy's musical theater style shines from the moment the curtain parts to the final kickline. This holiday showstopper craves choreography, so check out the free ChoreoTrax or design your own razzmatazz routine. A sparkling, twinkling gem of jolly that pulls out all the stops!
SKU: AP.38056
UPC: 038081425283. English.
Here's a rockin' original featuring easy-to-sing harmonies, a largely step-wise melody, and energized rhythmic phrases, just right for developing choirs. The traditional spiritual Rock-a My Soul becomes a key element halfway through, and a ringing descant drives to the end.
SKU: AP.48824
UPC: 038081561486. English. Traditional English Round.
Here's a cheerful traditional English round with a stately gait that is well suited for concert or festival use. As this classical-sounding arrangement progresses, we modulate up with each verse and trade leadership on the canon. The final verse adds a buoyant descant above two previously sung voice parts, leaving only a four-bar ending to rehearse. A handful of optional lyrics allow you to adapt the general text for holiday programs.
SKU: AP.50225
UPC: 038081573953. English.
Clap your hands like a rolling river. Stomp your feet like the mighty sea. Here's a rockin' barn burner that pulls out all of the stops! Gospel-style harmonies, a body percussion breakdown, more than one upward modulation and a layered vocal stack are sure to bring your audience to their feet. Don't miss the free ChoreoTrax video for easy-to-teach staging.
SKU: AP.46530
UPC: 038081531052. English. Traditional American Folk Song.
Here's a partner song arrangement of the favorite American folk tune that teaches some history and culture as well! The creative countermelody imitates sounds of musical instruments, which many Erie Canal passengers played to pass the time on their long journey through the locks. Educational and enjoyable!
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.43367
UPC: 038081489087. Lat.
With contrapuntal counterlines and vocal parts limited to one octave each, this simple Latin text setting makes it easy for two-part treble and men's groups to impress. An optional trumpet part (included in the publication) heightens the stately feel. Staging suggestions on With a Song!
SKU: AP.43281
UPC: 038081488233. English. Cathryne E. Parks; Gary E. Parks.
Cossacks (from the Turkish word for adventurers) are military horsemen hailing from historic Russia, and this piece accurately captures their bravado with strong vocal phrases, proud two-part harmonies, and boisterous cries. Optional woodblock and tambourine parts mimic the sound of galloping hooves. Rugged and robust!
SKU: AP.47690
UPC: 038081543833. English. Words by Sara Teasdale.
If I can sing, I still am free. Sara Teasdale's 1917 poem Refuge is certain to resonate with anyone who possesses an appreciation for singing. This lush setting plays out across a shifting palette of harmonic colors and choral textures, and is offered in wonderfully adaptable alternate voicings that address the needs of choirs at any level.
SKU: AP.49749
UPC: 038081568362. English.
The square root of impossible is possible in me. Here's an empowering musical theater-style anthem with an up-to-date sound. This captivating song from the Netflix Christmas musical fantasy Jingle Jangle captures a joyfully adventurous spirit with lyrics that are not holiday-specific, so you can program it year-round! Three well-conceived choral voicings invite all types of groups to program this uplifting powerhouse as their big entrance, grand finale, or spotlight feature. Perform with piano alone, the sparkling SoundTrax audio, or the fully rendered SoundPax orchestration. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49664
UPC: 038081567518. English. Words by John Kendrick Bangs.
Choral educators agree, canon singing works! So, we're always on the lookout to expand our repertoire of rounds. Here's a truly unique minor-key canon on a mature (and musical) text with multi-age appeal. Easy to teach and satisfying to sing, it quickly stacks up to sound impressive. Practice or perform with the optional chamber music instrumentation SoundTrax. I have a song within my heart. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.46962
UPC: 038081536118. English.
Originally popularized by Chuck Berry in 1958, some say this was the very first rock 'n' roll Christmas song. Since then, it's been covered by everybody from Bryan Adams and Billy Idol to Kelly Clarkson, Conan O'Brien, and The Muppets! Kirby Shaw kicks off his arrangement with that characteristic guitar lick and builds from there. The optional SoundPax allows you to assemble your own rock band, or use the live-instrument SoundTrax CD.
SKU: AP.51209
UPC: 038081582467. English. Words by John Jacobson.
Written for the 30th Anniversary of the Milwaukee Children's Choir by founding director Emily Crocker, this song of unity features original words by John Jacobson and a simple Latin phrase meaning love is everything. Body percussion and optional congas capture the joyful world-music groove. Not to be missed!
SKU: AP.45639
UPC: 038081513782. English. Traditional Spiritual.
Get on board with this lively partner song adaptation of the well-known traditional spiritual! Featuring easy-to-sing countermelodies for both the verse and chorus, it's a snap to put together and an excellent first experience with singing in parts.
SKU: AP.49660
UPC: 038081567471. English.
Recorded by GRAMMY winner Bill Withers in the 70s, this optimistic song has become a beloved and respected favorite. Robert T. Gibson's groovin' arrangement stays true to the R&B style of the original while employing some gospel techniques designed to show off your SATB singers. Optional electric bass and drumset parts fill out the sound, or perform with the super-charged SoundTrax accompaniment.
SKU: AP.43343
UPC: 038081488844. English.
This glorious processional will create an impressive opening at your holiday concert or worship service. Modal harmonies and open intervals are not difficult to sing, but capture the sound of the season. And a light SoundPax instrumentation adds to the stately effect.
SKU: AP.45585
UPC: 038081513249. English.
Taking their inspiration from Elvis and the Isley Brothers, the Beatles sang their infectious yeah, yeah, yeah hook all the way to a record-setting Top Five chart position in 1964. This rockin' and rhythmic arrangement is perfectly crafted for success!
SKU: AP.41618
UPC: 038081466989. English.
Sam the Sham and The Pharoahs became a worldwide sensation with this novelty hit based on a standard blues progression. Easy-to-sing harmonies and fun lyrics will stick with you long after the concert has ended. As for the strange title: according to Sam, The name of my cat was Wooly Bully, so I started from there.
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