SKU: HL.1720683

UPC: 196288267850. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This medley arrangement of “Beautiful Day,” from the Irish band U2, and “Best Day of My Life,” from the American band, American Authors, showcases a universal message to live in the present and enjoy life. Memorable melodies and spirited lyrics make this piece an ideal selection for any choir!

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.47091

UPC: 038081538624. English. Victor C. Johnson.

A dancing opening motive in Latin, harmonized in sturdy open fifths and punctuated by handclaps, yields to a slower, contrasting English language section. A gradual crescendo and brief accelerando builds the energy back up to a triumphant return of the opening material. Strong dynamic contrasts and ample rhythmic interest offer a thoroughly satisfying musical experience.

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: OU.9780193527607

ISBN 9780193527607. 10 x 7 inches.

For SA and piano Originally published as part of the Songbird collection As you sing, this is a thrilling and high-energy piece setting a text by Jennifer Thorp. Young uses body-percussion, sound effects, repeating themes, and strong rhythms to capture the characteristics of a river, creating a fun and dynamic piece.

About Songbird

Songbird presents new and exciting original material for upper voices. Showcasing the work of today's most innovative names in choral writing, the series includes songs in a variety of scorings, from SA voices with piano to SSAA and percussion. With a range of distinctive musical styles - and warmth, flair, and character in abundance - this is upper-voice choral music at its very best.

SKU: GI.G-7720

UPC: 785147772002. English. Text by Frances Teresa. Scripture: Mark 15:34.

The composer pairs a sparse keyboard part and vocals with the author’s stark text for “a very intimate, personal perspective” of the Crucifixion. Trebles, then tenors and basses, solo on vv. 1–2, the 3rd and 4th verses are sung by 2 mixed-voice sections.

SKU: GI.G-007104

UPC: 641151071046. English. Text by David Wright. Scripture: Mt 13.

This engaging, rhythmically lively two-part choral anthem was born of the creative collaboration of composer Jim Clemens and author David Wright. David‚ words are based on Matthew 13, and Jim‚ colorful text painting gives the work a captivating dance-like character ideal for your children‚ or mixed choir. The memorable motif on the Kingdom‚ appears in the voices, keyboard, and bells, you'll probably catch yourself singing it during the normal course of your day.