SKU: GI.G-7392

UPC: 785147739203. English. Text Source: Psalm 91:1-2, NIV Scripture: Psalm 91:1–2.

The chant-like treatment of the Psalm verses, in addition to creating a simply lovely setting, can also be a great exercise in sensitively conveying the meaning of the words through proper textual stress—a skill that can be applied to less lyrical pieces in the choral repertoire. The voice parts are minimal in scope (each roughly an octave), but the fluctuating accidentals will require some attention for tuning.

SKU: AP.48289

UPC: 038081551128. English.

A garden serves as a symbolic metaphor about nurturing a meaningful life in this tender choral by Jay Althouse. Lyrical lines, warm harmonies, and sensitive phrasing garner a beautiful bouquet of musical moments and significant emotion. Grow your garden. Give it tender care, and you will reap what you will sow.

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.15-3804H

ISBN 9780787772062.

With its sweet melodies, sensitive accompaniment, and optional flute obbligato, Victor Johnson's setting of this traditional Spanish lullaby is sure to charm choirs and audiences alike. In addition to the original Spanish, two sets of English lyrics—one for general use and the other for Christmas—offer flexible performance options. A pronunciation guide for the Spanish text is also included.

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: AP.48980

UPC: 038081563046. English.

Here's a dramatic detour into choral theater! Using a fictional language from an imaginary oracle, this exceptional piece effectively combines narration, rhythmic chanting, singing, and percussion to create an atmosphere of awe and mystery. A selection that your audience will be talking about for weeks afterward, and your singers will never forget. Newly available: a range-sensitive SAB voicing, and an epic accompaniment track (orchestrated by Ruben Reyes), available as a free download. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: OU.9780193562066

ISBN 9780193562066. 10 x 7 inches.

For SABar and piano This sensitive arrangement of a well-known Yiddish folksong introduces singers to the harmonic characteristics of Yiddish music. Clapping and body percussion is employed to great effect, and a pronunciation guide and English translation are included, along with a brief contextual note.

SKU: AP.46534

UPC: 038081531090. English. Words by Sara Teasdale.

Sara Teasdale's poem about the end of life is the foundation of this soul-stirring choral setting. Text painting and sensitive musical choices bring the meaning of the words alive in an unforgettable way. Exquisite choral writing!

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.