SKU: AP.46746

UPC: 038081532011. English. Words adapted from poems by Sir Richard Fanshawe; Francis Beaumont; music; new words; by Jay Althouse.

Practical, timeless advice abounds in this jaunty contemporary choral with texts lifted from Renaissance-era poetry and a translation of ancient verse. The opening melody winds around the tonic triad before the B section breaks into colorful contemporary harmony in a chorale setting. Light, yet legit.

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: HL.142335

UPC: 888680048235. 6.75x10.5 inches. Words and Music by John Jacobson and Audrey Snyder.

Let's get this party started! Join the celebration in this original fiesta-style work that will bring color and life to your concert. Easily learned with great choreography options!

SKU: CA.966000

ISBN 9790007167653. Language: Latin.

Modest and humble, this is how the old man Simeon is described; he who recognizes the fulfillment of his life, as he takes the new-born Jesus in his arms in the temple and praises him as the light to enlighten the heathen. Matsushita's setting of this scene is portrayed sensitively and, accordingly, is simple and primarily homophonic. The women's voices are set in a more comfortable range and are treated melodiously. Thus the composition can move in a very relaxed manner, flowingly, meditatively. The work is entirely tonal, without any modernisms. Important words are emphasized through the use of third relationships. The almost minimalistic piano accompaniment proceeds both independently from the choir, yet supports it and adds color which lends the work a traditional as well as a clearly contemporary character. This first choral piece can be performed by soloists or by a small choir, making it easily accessible to any girl's or women's choir.

SKU: AP.48474

UPC: 038081552972. English. Words by Robert Frost.

This beloved Robert Frost poem presents a memorable metaphor about life choices. Victor Johnson's contemporary setting explores subtle nuances of the text through the thoughtful use of melodic line, harmonic color, musical expression, and word stress. A perfect pathway for exploring all the tools of the choral art. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.