SKU: BT.MUSM570366071

Cruel Sister for three voices (SSA), a traditional ballad arranged by Sarah Dacey . Duration: 4 minutes. Composed: 2010 Also published as part of UYMP's Songspin Songbook, ISMN M 57036 603 3. This murder ballad first appeared in broadside in 1656 as The Twa Sisters but is also known as Binnorie and The Singing Bone. The versions vary a great deal, for example the Norse version has the authorities bring the family a pipe to identify the murderer. When the older sister plays it, blood drips from it and she is condemned to death and pulled apart by horses. My version ends with her unsuccessfully trying to smash the harp in two and then running into the forests, driven mad by the songwhich will forever pursue her. First performed by Juice Vocal Ensemble on 28th July 2010 at Harrogate Festival, St James’ Church, Birstwith.

SKU: HL.1301492

ISBN 9798350107739. UPC: 196288171928. 9.0x12.0 inches.

Designed for SAB mixed voice choirs, â??Sound Patterns for Mixed Voicesâ? teaches sight-reading skills quickly while singing â??real musicâ? from day one. This step-by-step method includes age and range appropriate songs with lyrics, dynamics, and accompaniment, along with preparatory exercises that are interesting, authentic, and flexible. This resource may be used with SAB beginners from approximately age 12 through 15 and for older singers with less singing experience. The sequential approach focuses on the keys C, G, and F, basic rhythms and simple intervals in the tonic, dominant and subdominant chords.

SKU: HL.232808

UPC: 888680678791. 6.75x10.5 inches.

You can see the old clipper ships and the iron men; who worked them as vividly as if they were before you. The Benet poem honors a bygone era and Bisbee's music places us on the ocean waves. An expressive accompaniment, the piano brings a color all its own to the piece. Medium to difficult, for advanced SSA children's choirs and older treble choirs.

SKU: AU.9781506425788

ISBN 9781506425788.

SKU: AP.50256

UPC: 038081574264. English.

This pensive Mark Burrows original paints a pristine picture of winter and its restorative qualities. Gentle, dreamlike voices invite us to come away from endless busyness and seek winter's healing hush. A rich musical palette reflects the wonder of the season and magnifies the depth of the text. An expressive art song that brings warmth to colder months.

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.154616

UPC: 888680101923. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Heartfelt lyrics, rich harmonies and a smoldering slow swing tempo make this a fine choice for a vocal jazz ballad. Wonderful for building phrasing and blend!