SKU: LO.15-4077H
ISBN 9780787789435.
This charming song of friendship is an absolute gem for young choirs! Incorporating the words of A. A. Milne, this tune reminisces of days spent with friends making memories that last a lifetime. The sentimental character of this piece is enhanced by the playful instrumentation on the accompaniment track. An optional clarinet part is included that can be performed with piano accompaniment, or alongside the accompaniment track available separately. The accompaniment track includes two versions. One with full instrumentation and one that omits clarinet.
SKU: LO.15-4065H
ISBN 9780787779689.
This energetic and bright piece is an absolute joy! The playful elements of the text are vividly depicted with creative chromaticism and staccato passages that capture the essence of a day at play.
SKU: XC.2402014
10.5 x 6.75 inches.
This energetic and relatable song bursts onto the scene like a show-stopping opening number from Broadway, depicting the comically over-scheduled whirlwind of a typical student's day. Packed with humor, it playfully chronicles the juggling act of classes, commitments, and after school activities. The quirky, catchy melodies will resonate with students and audiences, making this an excellent choice for graduations and general concerts.Please note the concert band version of this song is in a different key and cannot be combined with the choral version. An accompaniment MP3 and part-dominant MP3 bundles to share with your whole choir are also available to make learning even easier.
SKU: AP.47636
UPC: 038081543291. English.
From Trans-Siberian Orchestra's triple platinum album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, this respectful treatment of Pachelbel's Canon features patterned vocal parts that can be quickly taught and layered. The four-hand piano accompaniment is for two players at one piano, but is not difficult to play. Combine with Bob Phillips' string orchestra arrangement or the classical sounding SoundTrax CD. A highlight for any holiday concert!
SKU: AU.9781506456836
ISBN 9781506456836. 7x10.25 inches.
Comets, mountains, fish and birds: God created all of them, so we should sing praise! This playful 2-part anthem is easy to learn and a delight to sing for children and adults alike.
SKU: AP.47659
UPC: 038081543529. English.
Ignite a love for Tchaikovsky's holiday classic with three iconic themes from his world-famous Nutcracker Suite. Sally's original lyrics playfully describe Russian dancers, sugar plums, and waltzing flowers. Children who have seen the ballet on stage (or recent movie adaptations) will be delighted! May be performed individually or as a 5 1/2-minute set.
SKU: AP.48976
UPC: 038081563008. English. Words by Nanci Milam.
It's a creative day of play as kids imagine themselves pirates on a grand outdoor adventure. Contemporary poet Nanci Milam pens a colorful course and a compelling cast of characters, with a detailed account of their quest. Composer Penny Rodriguez adds a jaunty compound meter, cheerful minor key, and a few sudden dynamic changes to enhance the drama and capture the spirit. A perfect pairing of music and lyrics, a treasure for younger singers! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.48908
UPC: 038081562322. English.
This darling little charmer reads like step-by-step instructions for assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Andy's writing provides the perfect lesson plan to teach part-singing: Part II sings an eight-bar melody, Part I sings their complementary eight bars, the two combine, we add some simple parallel harmony on the refrain, and voilà ! Teachers will thoroughly appreciate the easy-to-play piano part and compact vocal ranges (no one sings higher or lower than a D). In a surprise, not-so-hidden message, the lyrics explain that the pieces are scattered, not broken, and though they have come apart, when they fit back together, we'll have a wonderful work of art. It's a double metaphor about points of view, or voice parts, coming together.
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.45620
UPC: 038081513591. English.
This change-of-pace charmer recreates the conversation between a pair of birds as they observe children singing. The birds consider what the sounds are, why the sounds are made, and most importantly, Is it music? Kids will embrace telling the animated story with playful tempo shifts, dramatic fermatas, comic interjections, and a tender final realization that, Yes, it's music! Optional clarinet and string bass parts are available for free online.
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.47689
UPC: 038081543826. 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.46919
UPC: 038081535685. English.
Tender and touching, this contemporary choral selection speaks of children at play. Lyrical lines, inspiring words, and a supportive piano accompaniment that alternates between mirroring the vocal parts and offering independence. Sure to be a favorite, with undeniable appeal!
SKU: AP.51087
UPC: 038081581248. English. Penny Rodriguez.
This playful piece is perfect for the beginning of the school year. Charming lyrics, penned by a 7-year-old student, capture the joy of autumn. A unison verse swirls into simple call-and-response punctuated by a bridge in beginning 2-part harmony. A cheerful key change tosses the leaves higher into the air before tapering to a quiet I love fall leaves ending.
SKU: AP.50157
UPC: 038081573274. English.
We won't go until we get some---but how exactly do you make that holiday confection, anyway? Find the answer in this playful, original (and completely secular) holiday canon loosely based on a fragment from We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Prepared with old English Dickensian flair, the round stacks in three, a perfect recipe for building harmony skills.
SKU: AP.48407
UPC: 038081552309. English.
Here's the festive main theme from the popular motion picture soundtrack sung almost entirely on nonsense syllables! If you don't recognize it from the first few notes, the holiday lights will certainly come on by the time we play the sweeping tune on crazy kazoos. Add some elf hats or Christmassy choreography (ChoreoTrax available) for an instant holiday hit!
SKU: AP.48858
UPC: 038081561820. English. Douglas E. Wagner.
You may have studied this beloved Schubert art song in voice lessons, and now you can share it with developing choirs in a well-constructed, approachable arrangement. The choice of key fits comfortably within range and the Romantic era harmonies are easy to hear. Whether there are two or four hands at the piano, listeners will be hooked by the rippling water and leaping fish in the playful accompaniment. Concerned about the German words? A rhyming English translation provides a charming option. Listen to Fischer-Dieskau's iconic recording as an introduction to the piece or an extension of learning.
SKU: AP.48322
UPC: 038081551456. English. Words by Robert Louis Stevenson.
You can hear the gentle breezes passing by in this charming setting of the playful Robert Louis Stevenson poem, in which a child talks with the wind. Independent melodic writing in both voice parts sets your singers up for success. An expressive treble feature for choirs of any age.
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