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.

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.46540

UPC: 038081531151. English.

From a favorite childhood game comes a lesson about solving conflicts cooperatively, rather than competitively. A fun ostinato section near the end gets your kids singing three independent vocal lines in a snap. The rock 'n' roll feel is sure to be a hit with younger groups! Staging suggestions available on Alfred's Movin' DVD.

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.48917

UPC: 038081562414. English. American Folk Song.

All aboard for a bouncy rendition of the authentic American train song, a song that has been recorded by many folk artists through the generations. The largely pentatonic tune truly chugs along and includes a few blue notes, adding to the fun. Greg's perky arrangement offers independent voice parts, engaging rhythmic counterpoint, and even a few vocal train whistles---woo woo! No matter which voicing suits your group, be sure to consider adding choreography (available free online), and the toe-tapping SoundTrax accompaniment.

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.46930

UPC: 038081535791. English. Words based on a traditional nursery rhyme; music by Glenda Franklin.

A piano accompaniment that suggests the gentle rocking of a boat at sea sets the scene for this fanciful nighttime adventure, featuring a text adapted from a traditional nursery rhyme. With a melody built around a minor triad, it's a clear introduction to minor tonality. A couple of cues allow for optional three-part harmony at the end.

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.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'!

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.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.

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: HL.329925

UPC: 840126907681. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Originally released as an up-tempo reggae single in 2003, composer Ben Harper teamed up with Jack Johnson for this alternate version for the 2006 Curious George film. A peaceful folk fable, complete with an accompanying violin part, this is a perfect selection for young and beginning choirs.