SKU: HP.C6209C
UPC: 763628962098. Mary Louisse Bringle. Psalm 71:5-9, 14-24, Psalm 92:14, Proverb 16:31, Ecclesiastes 9:10, 12:1-7, Isaiah 46:3-4, Luke 2:25-38, I Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 5:22-23, Rvelation 14:13.
Hymn tune with words by Mary Louise Bringle and music by Jean Sibelius There are times in life that bring unavoidable circumstances and our limited understanding must be directed to God. Mary Louise Bringle wrote this emotional text for a friend who was dealing with her mother's Alzheimer's desease, and the frailty that mortal bodies suffer. Set to the tune, FINLANDIA, this sensitive arrangement provides comfort to those who care for loved ones in these situations. The anthem builds to a hopeful conclusion and climax proclaiming, All joys remain, unshadowed light pervading. No valued deed will ever be undone.
SKU: HL.322641
UPC: 888680975210. 5.0x5.0x0.196 inches.
Oh Come, All Ye Faithful is one of the most recognizable Christmas carols in the world. Set in its original Latin text at the start of the piece, Miller further augments the annual holiday favorite with brand new lyrics, giving the song a celebratory and modern flavor!
SKU: WD.080689974328
UPC: 080689974328.
Two moving songs of contemporary faith, Famous One and Indescribable, are beautifully combined in this touching anthem that is easy-to-prepare and easy-to-present.
SKU: HP.C6137C
UPC: 763628961374.
Original anthem Ideal for Pentecost Sunday, here is a prayer for our eyes to be opened as the Holy Spirit descends, reflecting on the power of the Spirit to shape us and change us, to give us awareness of neighbors in need, and move us to action from thought into. . . Ideal for Pentecost Sunday, here is a prayer for our eyes to be opened as the Holy Spirit descends, reflecting on the power of the Spirit to shape us and change us, to give us awareness of neighbors in need, and move us to action from thought into deed.
SKU: AP.48809
UPC: 038081561332. English. Traditional Haitian Folk Song.
Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for king (wa) plus the king's name (Ngolo) became Wangolo. It's an authentic folk song recalling the peace and prosperity the Angolan people enjoyed before colonization. This rhythmic rendition, which may be performed without piano if desired, includes optional body percussion, suggested parts for djembe and other instruments, optional solos in the call and response section, plus a final descant that tops off the triadic parallel harmonies. Check out the free online ChoreoTrax video for some creative riser choreography.
SKU: AP.48304
UPC: 038081551272. English.
Zesty old-world charm resonates throughout this festive original Christmas song by Greg Gilpin, which nestles a few favorite carol lyrics within a delightful children's poem. Notated vocal slides decorate many cadences along the way and add to the minor-key merriment. Perform with ribboned tambourines and the optional SoundTrax for extra Eastern European flair!
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.38057
UPC: 038081425290. English.
Here's a rockin' original featuring easy-to-sing harmonies, a largely step-wise melody, and energized rhythmic phrases, just right for developing choirs. The traditional spiritual Rock-a My Soul becomes a key element halfway through, and a ringing descant drives to the end.
SKU: AP.48888
UPC: 038081562124. English. West Indies Folk Song.
A great fit for choirs of any age or ability! Harry Belafonte sang this joyful West Indies song on his 1956 album Calypso. Dr. Robinson's arrangement has just the right amount of repetition versus development, and will come together quickly with intuitive voice leading and some stylistic syncopation. One a cappella refrain just after the key change features the conga to keep the groove going, and a final descant adds a rhythmic counterline above. Build up the Jamaican vibe with our light SoundTrax accompaniment or the notated percussion part (available free online). The theme: build your house on solid ground.
SKU: AP.48851
UPC: 038081561752. English. Andy Beck.
The traditional Ubi Caritas text is uniquely set as an uptempo jazz waltz. Just one sentence in Latin plus a few English lyrics make it clear that this song is all about charity and love. As you've come to expect from this composer, the canon is a true skill-builder---with a modal melody that moves from unison to two and eventually three independent layers (using descant singers for 2-part choirs). Don't miss the jazzy flute obbligato available free online.
SKU: AP.48411
UPC: 038081552347. English. Traditional Spiritual.
A bluesy rhythmic motive stacks up across voices, creating a compelling introduction and scattered interludes for this hip interpretation of the African-American spiritual. Call-and-response verses give individual sections a chance to shine, and a brief descant plus some optional divisi add that final flourish. A great teaching piece for 2- and 3-part choirs.
SKU: AP.39735
UPC: 038081443966. English. Words based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; music by Jay Althouse. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
Jay's contemporary setting based on this timeless and poignant text deserves a place in your upcoming concert season. Superb choral literature, guaranteed to touch all who hear it. As a special addition, project animated images from the VideoTrax DVD on a large screen during performance.
SKU: AP.50207
UPC: 038081573779. English.
This warm Hanukkah original counts the menorah candles one by one to commemorate each night of the meaningful holiday. Conservative ranges, manageable phrase lengths, and beginning part singing techniques are designed for quick learning. As a special touch, interludes and counterlines reference the traditional Hebrew song Oy, Khanike, and Shalom Chaverim is sung in a round just before the hushed ending.
SKU: AP.49743
UPC: 038081568300. English.
An opening solo sets the stage for what unfurls into a pizzazzy listicle of holiday decorations, characters, treats, attire . . . stuff! Andy's musical theater style shines from the moment the curtain parts to the final kickline. This holiday showstopper craves choreography, so check out the free ChoreoTrax or design your own razzmatazz routine. A sparkling, twinkling gem of jolly that pulls out all the stops!
SKU: AP.49773
UPC: 038081568607. English. Words by John Jacobson.
One part Jacobson creativity, and one part Kirby jazz. Kids will adore this chart that's not only a fresh holiday feature, but also a solid introduction to beginning scat singing. Designed with developing groups in mind, but enjoyable for any one. Perform with the swingin' SoundTrax or a live rhythm section (guitar, bass, and drumset SoundPax). As a special bonus, John's choreography is printed in the music.
SKU: AP.50213
UPC: 038081573830. English.
This, the first of Handel's four Coronation Anthems, has been a cherished part of crowning British royalty from George II in 1727 to the current sovereign, Charles III. Commemorate the grand occasion with this condensed version of the majestic Baroque masterwork. Available in three fresh editions designed with student choirs in mind. Perform with the accessible piano reduction, or combine with your school orchestra (strings, brass, and timpani) for a regal fanfare.
SKU: AP.48280
UPC: 038081551036. English.
PianoTrax 12 CD contains accompaniment tracks for the following choral publications: Are You Proud of Me? * The Bicycle * Carnival of the Animals: Choral Set I * Clap Your Hands! * The Cloud * Dandelion Child * Desperta Ferro! * Dixit Dominus * Dona Nobis Pacem * Enter with Song! * Follow the Drinking Gourd * Friendship Canon * Gaudeamus Hodie * Gloria in Excelsis Deo * Grow Your Garden * Hava Nagila (Let Us Rejoice) * Hodie * I Lift My Lamp * In the Bleak Midwinter * Lovely Rainbow * Marvelous, Magical World * Music Is . . . * O Wind * One Can Hear the Falling Snow * Out of the Silence * The Road Not Taken * Ständchen * Tuba Mirum * The Turtle Dove * Twilight * Un Poquito Cantas * Vanitas Canon * Words of Wisdom.
SKU: AP.49683
UPC: 038081567709. English.
Don't miss this irresistible novelty number that celebrates the delicious buttery snack! It's a light and fluffy feature salted with a sense of humor and drizzled in a slick samba groove. Your singers will beg for more of this tasty treat that explodes with kernels of creativity---especially in the illustrative vocal stack, which sounds like popping corn and turns up the heat on a sizzling Latin-feel that really, well . . . pops. A bowlful of fun, cheesy in the best way! Check out our free ChoreoTrax video for choral movement ideas.
SKU: AP.43513
UPC: 038081490533. English. Sally K. Albrecht.
Kids will love this fun partner song arrangement of a turn-of-the-century American parlor song. After crooning through the familiar melody, singers will delight in the stylized vocal slides that shape the Ragtime-y counterline. Put it all together with Sally's choreography notes, included in the publication and demonstrated on With a Song!
SKU: HL.9971426
ISBN 9781423476528. UPC: 884088486662. 5x5 inches. John Jacobson/John Higgins.
The bugz are back and ready for the annual Christmas program infestation! The carpenter bees have built the sets, and the silk worms have made the costumes. OH, NO! The termites just chewed up the Christmas tree decorations and ate the lights! (gasp) What are the bugz to do? See how some special little guests light the way to a grand finale of “The Twelve Bugs of Christmas!” Designed for young performers in Grades K-3, this musical show features the clever writing of John Jacobson and John Higgins with 5 songs in a variety of musical styles, easy rhyming dialog with 45 speaking parts and additional non-speaking parts, all adaptable to casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. Simple movement, staging and costume tips are also provided to help stage a successful performance, even when time is limited! Available: Teacher, Reproducible Pak (vocals, lyrics, dialog), Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Preview CD and sample pages), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher, Repro Pak, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 20 minutes. Suggested for grades K-3.