SKU: AP.51094
UPC: 038081581316. English. Traditional Welcome Song.
This lively welcome song traditionally accompanies the West African fanga dance. Built on the familiar tune (plus some new material and a few English words), this general music class favorite is fully developed as a choral arrangement. Scattered handclaps, syncopated rhythms, and bright harmonies make this well-crafted setting a joy to perform! A modulating breakdown section in the middle offers the opportunity to incorporate the dance. Downloadable percussion parts are available online.
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.46916
UPC: 038081535654. English.
A straightforward Latin text and well-written vocal parts give many opportunities to develop choral techniques, impress adjudicators, and wow audiences. Add the optional flute and cello parts to enhance this winner from Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi. Quality repertoire for mixed choirs! An informative note from the editor and a handy IPA guide are included in the publication.
SKU: AP.47631
UPC: 038081543246. English.
Optional drum and tambourine parts enhance this madrigal-influenced tune, which includes a festive Fa-la-la section in counterpoint. Well-crafted vocal parts are easy to learn and continue to develop as the song unfolds. This would make a festive processional for holiday performances of any kind.
SKU: AP.48882
UPC: 038081562063. English.
Bette Midler brought international fame to this power ballad from the movie Beaches. More recently, Idina Menzel recorded the instantly recognizable tune with a fresh contemporary flair, as captured in this sumptuous Mark Hayes arrangement. Rich choral parts glide effortlessly over a shimmering keyboard and string accompaniment creating an ethereal tribute to friendship, everyday heroes, graduates, front line workers, anyone who lifts us up. The impactful SoundPax includes parts for four strings.
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: AP.45420
UPC: 038081511603. English.
A mixolydian melody becomes the foundation for this stately three-part canon with madrigal style counterpoint. Festive flute and hand drum parts add a Renaissance music touch to a piece with only 12 bars of singing to teach. Ideal for processionals, madrigal feasts, or as a concert opener.
SKU: AP.46583
UPC: 038081531588. English. Nigerian Christmas Carol.
A captivating chant opens this a cappella arrangement of the Nigerian Christmas carol, before breaking into a joyous, rhythmic celebration. This well-voiced adaptation allows even developing groups to sing a beloved staple of choral repertoire. Optional percussion parts add to the multicultural excitement!
SKU: HL.293961
ISBN 9781540052476. UPC: 888680940539. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Recorded by Train, this recent hit is a happy and sweet selection about love and friendship. Instrumental parts are available but this sincere selection can be performed with guitar only or even a cappella and is available for many voicings including 2-part and men's choirs.
