By Jay Althouse, based on a 16th century English carol, music by Jay Althouse. Choir Secular. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Winter. 12 pages

Choir Secular with Opt. Flute and Hand Drum (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.43610

(So Ben Mi Ch'à Bon Tempo). Composed by Orazio Vecchi. Edited by and arr., by Patrick M. Liebergen, and with new English words. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Masterwork Arrangement; Renaissance; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-43610. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43610).

UPC: 038081491509. English.

Lilting and light, the contrasting sections of this 16th century Italian madrigal provide an ideal introduction to this important musical style. Whether you enjoy singing a cappella or with piano, consider adding the optional flute and hand drum parts. Ideal for concert or adjudication.

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.

Composed by Thomas Morley (1557-1602). Arranged by Michael Ryan. Choral. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #15/3404H. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.15-3404H).

SAB choir, assembly, piano reduction, flute 1, flute 2, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, percussion - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-9499

Arranged by Chris De Silva. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day, Epiphany. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9499. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9499).

UPC: 785147949909. English, Latin. Text Source: Ref. Piae Cantiones, 1582, vv. Joseph S. Cook, 1859-1933. Text by Joseph S. Cook.

The traditional 16th-century Christmas hymn “Gaudete” has been arranged by Chris de Silva for SAB voices, winds and percussion. At the center of this piece is the hymn itself surrounded by choral fanfares inviting listeners to rejoice at the birth of Christ, the Son of Mary. Percussion part is for snare drum.

(So Ben Mi Ch'�  Bon Tempo). Composed by Orazio Vecchi (1550-1605). Edited by and arr., with new English words, by Patrick M. Liebergen. Choral Octavo; Masterworks. Alfred Choral Designs. Masterwork Arrangement; Renaissance; Secular. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43611).

(SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.1188365

Composed by Jacques (Jacob) Arcadelt. Arranged by J. Edmund Hughes. Pavane Choral. Octavo. Duration 145 seconds. Pavane Publishing #P1741. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.1188365).

UPC: 196288129783. 6.75x10.5x0.008 inches.

First published in 1842, this admired composition has been carefully arranged for SAB a cappella voices. Based on a 16th century French chanson, it contains the depth of many ages. Still appropriate for the worship service, it is also a valued concert piece, useful for small choirs both young and seasoned.