By Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse. For Choir. (3-Part Mixed/SAB (with Opt. Staging)). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Broadway; Novelty. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choral (SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.275367

From Rent. Composed by Jonathan Larson. Arranged by Mac Huff. Broadway Choral. Broadway, Musicals, Show Choir. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.275367).

UPC: 888680743703. 6.75x10.5 inches.

The Broadway musical Rent changed the face of musical theatre with its relevant topics and contemporary rock music. And here we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ground breaking show. This powerful reprise of “I'll Cover You,” in a pulsing gospel feel, sings of love in real and meaningful ways that will resonate with your students.

Arranged by Gwyn Arch. Choir Secular. For with Piano (3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB)). Book; Choral Collection. Faber Edition: Faber Young Voices. Published by Faber Music

Choir Sacred (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.47639

Composed by Cliff Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb. Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Chanukah; Holiday Pops; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-47639. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47639).

UPC: 038081543321. English.

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by 90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and straightforward but expressive vocal parts. Whether you perform with the guitar-inspired piano part, the optional SoundTrax CD, or a folk ensemble of your own, this is truly a special touch for holiday concerts.

Because of changes in our school's schedule and the taking away of the music requirement in 7th and 8th grade, our choir numbers have dropped significantly. Searching for music that has educational value and that the choir will sound good on (we know that's important for the parents and faculty) I came across Light arranged by Andy Beck. This quickly became a favorite of my choir! The kids are excited to rehearse it every day and the sound they are achieving fits the folk-like feel of the piece.

We are using the 2-Part version. Being 7th and 8th graders, of my nine boys, three are unchanged voices (singing alto as written) and my other six are in varying stages of voice change. Those six are bouncing back and forth between alto and soprano parts, singing them down an octave.

Thank you for providing a great piece for the holiday season!

Matt Albrecht
Choir Director
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School

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.

Choir Secular (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.48355

(Let Us Rejoice). Arranged by Lon Beery. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Chanukah; Folk; Secular; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48355. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48355).

UPC: 038081551784. Hebrew. Traditional Israeli Folk Song.

An awesome selection for training newly changed voices from a trusted expert in the field. This traditional Hebrew song of celebration has been smartly set for young men's voices, with each part staying within a narrow tessitura. Your guys will be motivated by the fun of a tempo that grows faster and faster throughout! Flexible voicing options allow for doubling of the melody at the octave.

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.

Arranged by Jeanne Julseth. For TBB choir. Sing!. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild