By Donald Marsh. For Voices: Mostly unison (one 2-part section; one SATB). Instruments: C instrument (flute, violin, or even organ stop, accordian, piano II) (instruments required). Keyboard accompaniment. Music Collection. Sacred, Christmas. Easy. Text language: English. 72 pages. Published by GIA Publications

Choir Secular (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.48825

Composed by Darin Lewis. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Fall; Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-48825. Published by Alfred Music (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.

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.

2-part equal voices, 2-part mixed voices, cantor, voice solo, assembly, keyboard accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-7107

Composed by Marty Haugen. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7107. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7107).

UPC: 785147710707. English.

A mostly unison song with a reggae feel that follows the textual pattern of many a reggae song - i.e., the verses each cite a particular evil followed by a plea for an end to its power over people. A strong social justice message that needs to continually be on the lips of the church. For cantor or soloist

A strong social justice message that needs to continually be on the lips of the church.

2-part mixed voices, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, C instrument - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-5346

Composed by Bob Moore. Eastertide, Lent 5 A, Lent 5 B, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter PM, Easter 3 A, Easter 3 B, OT 11 C, OT 13 C. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #5346. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-5346).

UPC: 785147534600. English. Text by Richard Leach. Scripture: Luke 9:57–58, Luke 19:29–40, Luke 23:53, Luke 24:13–35, John 12:1–3.

This ballad-like text traces the journey of Jesus and his followers, a journey that leads to the cross, and then leads on again. Mostly unison with a countermelody for the male voices on the refrain. The verses work well with solo voices or ensemble singing.

This ballad-like text traces the journey of Jesus and his followers.

By Plainsong. Arranged by Michael M. Birkley. For Voices: 2 mixed voices. Instruments: 22 handbells or harp or piano or synthesizer or tuned percussion (vibraphone, glockenspiel) (instruments optional). Keyboard accompaniment. Christmas Sacred. Level: easy. 6 pages. Published by GIA Publications.