SKU: AP.46531
UPC: 038081531069. English. Traditional American Folk Song.
Here's a partner song arrangement of the favorite American folk tune that teaches some history and culture as well! The creative countermelody imitates sounds of musical instruments, which many Erie Canal passengers played to pass the time on their long journey through the locks. Educational and enjoyable!
SKU: HL.8551762
UPC: 073999289824. 5x5 inches.
Imagine a world without music... Perfect as an opener or festival piece, this original progresses from an opening chorale to a lyrical melody inspired by middle school students from Lake Forest, Illinois.
SKU: AP.48935
UPC: 038081562599. English.
African-American musicians Brook Benton and Clyde Otis collaborated on this bluesy ballad in 1959. Since then, the enduring piece has been recorded by iconic artists such as Etta James and Ray Charles. Verses present sentimental snapshots of Christmases past, and a crooner melody paints a warm holiday portrait. Santa Claus is on his way, loads of joy on his sleigh, this time of the year, when Christmas is near.
SKU: AP.47555
UPC: 038081542485. English.
This touching folk ballad, sung by Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton to their newborn babies, provides a tender moment in the middle of the smash hit hip-hop musical Hamilton. Rhythmic yet lyrical, the melody winds beautifully through the center of the vocal range, the harmonies provide tangible warmth, and the words speak clearly about the dreams parents hold for their children.
SKU: WD.080689771125
UPC: 080689771125.
Kathie Hill has done Christmas forward, and now, backwards! Instead of ending with the nativity, Christmas in Reverse starts at the manger, then rewinds to explain the significance of the events leading to the first Christmas. Teaming with co-writer Melody Morris (Fish Tales, Promise U, Christmas SOCCER Team) Kathie provides a wealth of musical settings and simple narrations for this meaty musical. And long before the nativity characters return to the manger, you will be touched (for the first or umpteenth time) by the significance of Jesus' birth. So if you think you've chosen your children's musical for this year, it's time to rewind and take a look at Christmas in Reverse. Ages: 2nd - 8th grades Speaking Parts: minimum 5 children / 3 - 4 Adults or children.
SKU: AP.46436
UPC: 038081528151. English. Old English Melody; words from the Traditional English Carol.
Words from the English carol, Good King Wenceslas are set to the melody of Hey, Ho, Nobody Home. Canonic writing ensures success, and the stately walking tempo suggests a processional. A light percussion accompaniment (including handbells or Orff instruments) adds a Renaissance feel. Ideal for developing choirs!
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.49713
UPC: 038081568003. English.
Here's an optimistic Lin-Manuel Miranda original jam-packed with his energetic signature style. Syncopated rhythms and rap-like riffs come to life with a singable melody, bright choral harmonies, and a lively counterline descant. Don't miss the flexible body percussion interludes that bring the beat-keeping theme to life. Featured in the animated movie musical Vivo, this is an uplifting pep talk about the power of perseverance, perfect for our time. What should we do when things don't go as planned? Play on and keep the beat!
SKU: AP.47582
UPC: 038081542751. English. Francis Scott Key.
Program this moving patriotic piece to celebrate our country at any time of year. An all-new original melody and a shimmering accompaniment beautifully highlight Francis Scott Key's words from The Star-Spangled Banner. Toward the end, a lush musical quote from the national anthem blossoms into a final glorious refrain, a soaring penultimate cadence, and one last introspective accolade for the brave!
SKU: AP.46410
UPC: 038081527895. English. Words by Irving Caesar.
This effervescent number from the 1924 musical No, No, Nanette is a real crowd-pleaser! The melody is introduced by the entire group, then a bubbly counterline adds to the fun. A slower verse section (with optional solos) offers contrast. Choreography suggestions included!
SKU: WD.080689855320
UPC: 080689855320.
With accessible choral writing and an easy-to-learn melody, Undying Love delivers an intimate musical reminder of the sacrificial love embodied in the Cross.
SKU: LO.99-3986MD
UPC: 000308152968.
Performance/accompaniment CD plus Split-track for 10/5296MD Bursting with energy from beginning to end, this arrangement of the familiar Easter hymn is the striking opening number from The Lamb (55/1192MD), a musical by Jay Rouse and Rose Aspinall. Jay added some modern flair and groove to this setting while keeping the melody intact. Ending with a grand and glorious conclusion, this anthem will make a long-lasting impact on worshipers.
SKU: WD.080689725128
UPC: 080689725128.
When the kids come dressed out for The Christmas SOCCER Team sign-ups, they quickly realize they have fouled out! This SOCCER stands for the Society Of Christmas Carolers Emergency Rescue, a team of senior singers who strive to save Christmas carols from extinction. Being good sports, the kids agree to share their songs about Jesus' birth and learn some of the SOCCER team's carols. This musical fusion finds the kids falling into the adult's southern gospel, black gospel and swing arrangements and the SOCCER team adopting the hip-hop, rap and bluegrass styles of the kids' music! The final score is a tie when the kids realize worshipping Christ is the goal of all Christmas music and become starters on The Christmas SOCCER Team to keep the carols of our faith alive and kickin'! Ages: 2nd - 8th Grades.
SKU: WD.080689879326
UPC: 080689879326.
Home to Heaven evokes the elegant musical style of Aaron Copeland, weaving a haunting melody with a powerful Scriptural promise of eternal life.
SKU: WD.080689893322
UPC: 080689893322.
Combining a powerful text and a stirring melody and arrangement for duet and choir, this finale from the passionate musical The Story looks to the end times when we will share eternity with our Lord.
SKU: WD.080689940323
UPC: 080689940323.
Poetic lyrics and a memorable melody combine to offer a musical promise of hope: From our sorrow comes joy.
SKU: WD.080689926327
UPC: 080689926327.
Featuring a haunting new melody and contemporary lyrics, this moving hymn quotes the original text of And Can It Be? to form a memorable musical expression of Jesus' sacrificial love.
SKU: AP.35673
UPC: 038081398693. English.
No matter what the melody, . . . high or low, in harmony, sing your song. Though each of us is different, this song encourages unity, especially through music. An important lesson simply stated for younger choirs, and a terrific choice for music advocacy.
SKU: AP.43260
UPC: 038081488028. English. Charlotte Lee.
With likely origins in the southern China provinces, the soothing pentatonic melody of this traditional folk song is reminiscent of the simple beauty of a white jasmine blossom. This lovely choral setting, layered with independent voice lines, is effective with the shimmering piano accompaniment or the optional string orchestra parts.