SKU: AP.45654

UPC: 038081513935. English. Words by Edgar Guest; William Shakespeare.

I can live my life on earth contented to the end, if but a few shall . . . call me friend. Success, by people's poet Edgar Guest is paired with a few lines from Shakespeare's Sonnet 50 to create a warm, reflective text on the importance of friendship. Subtle tempo changes and sensitive dynamics encourage expressive singing, and an optional obbligato allows for a C-instrument of your choice.

SKU: GI.G-10468

UPC: 785147046813. English. Text Source: Based on Psalm 91 and Julian of Norwich, 1342-1416. Text by Julian of Norwich. Scripture: Psalm 91.

“All Will Be Well” is, above all, a song of hope. While it is easy to become discouraged by the systems of injustice that pervade our world, Julian’s text reminds us that life and love always prevail. Care should be taken to sing each refrain with this conviction and confidence while still respecting the suggested dynamic markings, as too much power can jeopardize the gentle folk-style of the piece. The verses should start with room to grow dynamically, building throughout, leading to strength and conviction in the refrain.

SKU: GI.G-9689

UPC: 785147968900. English. Text by Delores Dufner. Scripture: Psalm 148.

For SSA or TTB voices. The assembly and C instrument parts are optional.

SKU: AP.47646

UPC: 038081543390. English.

I don't wanna work. I wanna bang on the drum all day! Here's Todd Rundgren's 1983 well-known chorus in a super-fun arrangement for developing choirs. Sally's creative touch adds a speech chorus, where performers mimic the sounds of various drums in a rhythmic stack. For an inventive twist, double the spoken parts on percussion instruments, buckets, or even coffee cans!

SKU: AP.43478

UPC: 038081490182. English.

The Chicago Transit Authority (now known just as Chicago) had their third straight Billboard top ten single with this 1969 classic. Based on the radio version and featuring a soloist, this arrangement includes all of the well-known instrumental licks. Hard to resist!

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

SKU: GI.G-9904

UPC: 785147990406. English. Text Source: William W. How, 1823&ndash,1897, alt. Text by William Walsham How.

From the second installment of the best-selling Revival series (Revival II: octavo collection, G-9900, spiral edition, G-9900S), Tony Alonso’s arrangement of the ever-popular SINE NOMINE offers a fresh treatment for contemporary ensembles with guitar- and piano-based bands. What a great way to invite your community into the tradition of hymn singing! Listen to the recording and see the score in the video below:.