SKU: AP.46921
UPC: 038081535708. English. Alan Billingsley.
A Christmas classic updated with a fresh Latin groove! Syncopated rhythms energize the vocal lines, which remain true to the carol's original harmonization. A new Fa la la refrain and bridge build excitement leading to the third verse, and a key change near the end results in a big finish. Add the SoundTrax CD, SoundPax, and complete choreography from the Movin' DVD for even more pizzazz!
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.47736
UPC: 038081544298. English.
Made popular by American Idol star David Archuleta and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on their Glad Christmas Tidings album, this original carol tells the Christmas story from the perspective of two animals in the stable. And the night skies rang as the angels sang, when love came down to the earth. Appropriate for both school and church.
SKU: AP.48874
UPC: 038081561981. English. Ben Cohn.
A Renaissance-era carol brought up to date in a fresh contemporary setting. Veteran Broadway music director and conductor Ben Cohn brings a modern musical theatre sound to this traditional English song. A serenely sparse piano part (during two opening alto solos) gradually grows to a full and glorious accompaniment as more voices join. Listen closely for the juxtaposed stillness/motion and minor/major that symbolize the cold of winter versus the warmth of the season. The entire piece garners edge-of-your-seat wonder, but the greatest chills will come when brief strains from four additional carols trickle in. Simply stunning.
SKU: AP.47686
UPC: 038081543796. English. Traditional Spanish Carol.
Feel the joyful lilt of this traditional Spanish Christmas carol, rendered beautifully in the original language. This well-crafted arrangement offers solid choral scoring and a sturdy piano accompaniment for the festive nativity-themed text. A comprehensive translation/pronunciation guide is included, and optional percussion parts are available free online.
SKU: AP.37892
UPC: 038081423647. English. Traditional German Carol.
Based on a traditional German carol, this festive arrangement is just right for 3-part mixed voices, offering a few optional baritone cues for those boys who can't quite hit the upper notes. Built on a 6/8 lilt that's a cinch to sing.
SKU: AP.49870
UPC: 038081572482. English. Mary Donnelly; George L. O. Strid.
Seasoned directors know they can count on this writing team for quality developmental literature, like this piece---a perfect pairing for holiday concerts: Il Est Né and Angels We Have Heard On High. Sing in English throughout, or include some French text using the included pronunciation guide. Optional lyrics allow you to sing some French or entirely in English.
SKU: AP.47687
UPC: 038081543802. English. Traditional Spanish Carol.
SKU: AP.50289
UPC: 038081574592. 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.43466
UPC: 038081490069. English. Robert Croo.
A stunning treatment of the cherished English carol, incorporating familiar strains from Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. This adept, expansive arrangement is rewarding to sing and fully realizes the drama of the text. As expected from arranger Mark Hayes, the piano part is sumptuous, as is the colorful chamber orchestration.
SKU: AP.47670
UPC: 038081543635. English. Traditional Carol.
It's a high-energy, gospel-infused take on one of the most treasured Christmas carols of all time. Riveting rhythmic syncopation, triadic choral harmonies that climb in inversion, and plenty of melodic blue notes all add up to . . . well, sheer joy! Your piano player really gets to show off on the fully notated riff-like accompaniment. Plus, you can download free bass and drumset parts for the full effect. Not to be missed!
SKU: AP.47669
UPC: 038081543628. English. Traditional Carol.
SKU: AP.41541
UPC: 038081466217. English.
A little bit vaudeville, a little bit country, this zany novelty number is a hoot! You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen? Well, this isn't about those guys, it's actually about their wacky cousins. You'll be laughing well into January!
SKU: AP.41671
UPC: 038081467511. English. Arr.; with new words; by Mark Weston.
The title says it all. It's the story of the ballet, set to the music of the ballet, and it only takes . . . (you guessed it) . . . three minutes to perform. Terrific!
SKU: AP.34763
UPC: 038081384894. English. Words by Tom Durley; Jay Althouse.
December nights bring great delights of friendship and good cheer. Celebrate the joys of the holiday season with this delightful contemporary madrigal-like choral. Perfect as a festive processional or during a madrigal feast.
SKU: AP.43395
UPC: 038081489360. 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: AP.43396
UPC: 038081489377. English. Traditional Spiritual.
SKU: AP.43341
UPC: 038081488820. 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.48372
UPC: 038081551951. 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.49748
UPC: 038081568355. 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.31098
UPC: 038081338705. 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: XC.2303012
6.75 x 10.5 inches.
This heartfelt winter song is a tribute to everyone's hometown during the special month of December. Relatable for choirs in both warm or cold climates, this song is about the festive decorations and good vibes that come around each year. Perform with the accompaniment MP3 and help your choir members rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: XC.2303013
SKU: AP.48330
UPC: 038081551531. English. Christina Rossetti.
This rhythmic setting of the Christina Rossetti text is a truly unique approach. Set in a minor key with light syncopations, the triadic harmony quickly falls into place. Program as a processional and add the optional drum part to make the most of this singular seasonal song.
SKU: GI.G-005831
Ed Eicker has arranged this timeless and beloved song of the Nativity with obvious care and sensitivity. Set with accessible musical forces in mind, the SAB choir and flute with keyboard elegantly adorn the melody and evoke the beautiful imagery of Jesus' birth. The well-arranged vocal parts give each voice a chance to sing the tune. Perfect for Midnight Mass.
SKU: LO.65-2095L
ISBN 9780787762346.
Celebrate His arrival and worship the Holy Child with this exciting musical for choir, soloist(s), and two narrators. A collaborative work by Mary McDonald and Rose Aspinall, Jesus! glorifies the Son of the Most High with both familiar melodies and new songs of praise. And whether sung with Ed Hogan's moving orchestration or with piano alone, it will take your Christmas experience beyond the manger as congregations and performers will learn anew the story of the birth of our Savior, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus.
SKU: HL.323503
ISBN 9781540071422. UPC: 888680979423. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Though this is an original work, it sounds like an American folk song of long ago. Simple and legato harmonic writing accompanied by optional cello presents a text about the strength and beauty of the evergreen tree in winter and a wonderful metaphor for our lives as well.
SKU: AP.48332
UPC: 038081551555. English. Christina Rossetti.
SKU: AP.48331
UPC: 038081551548. English. Christina Rossetti.
SKU: XC.SAB1902
UPC: 812598030693. 6.75 x 10.5 inches.
I wanted to do a fun Latin version of the Christmas favorite Deck the Hall. When I realized Fa-La-La rhymed with Cha-Cha-Cha, I knew that was the kick off point for the arrangement! Now sing and dance your way through this fun song. (How often do you get to sing a Cha-Cha?!).
SKU: LO.10-5438S
ISBN 9780787771003.
David Lasky arranged the familiar Advent text along with the early American folk hymn MORNING SONG. Varied textures for each verse lead to a final statement with descant: Come, quickly, King of Kings!.
