SKU: CF.CM9706

ISBN 9781491160022. UPC: 680160918621. Key: D minor. English. Sara Teasdale, adapted by Meredith Tompkins.

Sara Teasdale was a celebrated American poet who lived at the turn of the twentieth century, known for her classical style and pure, openhearted writing. At the young age of twenty-three, she became a published author and went on to release a total of eight award-winning collections of poetry in her lifetime. Love-Free is a reflective poem that appears in Part I of Rivers to the Sea, published in 1915. In the text, the narrator experiences a range of emotions centering around lost love and the desire to either separate from or rekindle it. Reminiscent of an antique music box, the text is paired with a waltz-like accompaniment in a lilting 3/4 pattern. Melodic exploration of the natural minor scale is achieved through mostly step-wise motion and some carefully placed, text-painted leaps ranging from a minor third to a sixth. With some unison, SA, and SSA sections, this piece can show off the wide array of colors and textures available to treble choirs.
Sara Teasdale was a celebrated American poet who lived at the turn of the twentieth century, known for her classical style and pure, openhearted writing. At the young age of twenty-three, she became a published author and went on to release a total of eight award-winning collections of poetry in her lifetime. Love-Free is a reflective poem that appears in Part I of Rivers to the Sea, published in 1915. In the text, the narrator experiences a range of emotions centering around lost love and the desire to either separate from or rekindle it. Reminiscent of an antique music box, the text is paired with a waltz-like accompaniment in a lilting 3/4 pattern. Melodic exploration of the natural minor scale is achieved through mostly step-wise motion and some carefully placed, text-painted leaps ranging from a minor third to a sixth. With some unison, SA, and SSA sections, this piece can show off the wide array of colors and textures available to treble choirs.

SKU: AP.48862

UPC: 038081561868. English.

After a year with limited music making, there could be nothing better. Imagine throwing open the shutters to sing with your neighbors as this beautiful piece unfolds. It's consistently lyrical and legato, with peaks and valleys built into the dynamics to heighten emotions and capture joy. We love this expressive piano part, especially the delicate music box-inspired introduction. Don't miss the dramatic modulation before the pinnacle refrain crescendos to a big finish.

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.1152166

UPC: 196288119364. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

This poem by Robert Frost reflects on the end of the world, musing whether it might be consumed in fire or ice, and comparing the two elements with the emotions of desire and hate. The composer's music captures the contrast of these elements and offers the singers a chance to experience these important musical concepts.

SKU: XC.2403012

10.5 x 6.75 inches.

Can words set to a melody communicate more emotion than words alone? With a Melody explores the profoundly beautiful ways that emotions can be expressed when lyrics are set to music, painting every word in a sonic scene. A beautiful and uplifting selection for general concerts.

An accompaniment MP3 and part-dominant MP3 bundles to share with your whole choir are also available to make learning even easier.

SKU: HL.514923

UPC: 196288073963. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Written and recorded by country icon Dolly Parton, the music and imagery reflect the lifting of life's pain and the fruits of our sacrifices. This is a joyful and inspirational song, and these emotions are skillfully captured in Mac Huff's powerful arrangement.

SKU: HL.514924

UPC: 196288073970. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Written and recorded by country icon Dolly Parton, the music and imagery reflect the lifting of life's pain and the fruits of our sacrifices. This is a joyful and inspirational song, and these emotions are skillfully captured in Mac Huff's powerful arrangement.

SKU: LO.15-3779H

ISBN 9780787770280.

A harmonically rich setting of one of Robert Frost’s most well-known poems, this piece is perfect for middle school or smaller high school ensembles. It is strophic in form, beginning in unison, easing into clever canonic imitation, then alternating between highlighting women and men. An emotional half-step modulation sets the heightened mood for the final verse, which ends the work with voices echoing the iconic words: And miles to go before I sleep..

SKU: AP.51197

UPC: 038081582344. English.

Andy Grammer's signature song encourages perseverance and a positive mindset in the face of life's ups and downs. The rhythmic accompaniment provides a hip backdrop for energetic vocal lines that pass the melody around to various voice parts. A great conversation starter for social-emotional learning topics. Only rainbows after rain, the sun will always come again.

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.