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.48416

UPC: 038081552392. English. Walter de la Mare.

Written with developing voices and ears in mind, this partner song setting of the colorful poem The Rainbow is just right for choirs seeking to build harmony-singing skills. Independent yet complementary melodic lines encourage singers to retain their individual parts, while the cascading piano accompaniment subtly reinforces key notes and entrances. A great piece to grow on!

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.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!

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: LO.10-5366S

ISBN 9780787768089.

Victoria Davison and Rudy Lupinski have crafted a beautiful Communion anthem with a simple refrain. The verses employ the familiar Bread of the World text by Reginald Heber. Straightforward, two-part writing, with a descant for the final refrain, makes it a very accessible anthem. The congregation can also optionally participate in singing the refrain.

SKU: 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.