SKU: WD.080689019685

A Christmas Story-Inspired Musical for Kids. Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Accompaniment CD (split). Word Music #080689019685. Published by Word Music (WD.080689019685).

UPC: 080689019685.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48929

Arranged by Mark Hayes. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Novelty; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48929. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48929).

UPC: 038081562537. English. Words by Deborah Craig-Claar; music from March of the Toys by Victor Herbert.

Presenting Victor Herbert's instantly recognizable March of the Toys with all-new hilarious lyrics! This festive feature reads like a wacky to-do list of holiday preparations with non-stop punchlines from the choir and a couple cameo soloists. Your fullest sounds, brightest faces, and biggest personalities are on full display with this theatrical celebration of the season. Get ready to giggle when handheld percussion instruments and sound effects (played by choristers) introduce a parade of unwanted out-of-town guests. It's a crazy cast of characters and Christmas chaos straight out of a comedic holiday movie. Mark Hayes provides a showy piano reduction and a grand orchestration (on the SoundTrax or SoundPax) from fanfare to 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.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.142332

Arranged by Audrey Snyder. Jazz Chorals. Pop. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.142332).

UPC: 888680048204. 5x5 inches.

This classic song recorded in the 30's by Marlene Dietrich gets an update with this accessible setting which opens in a straight-forward 3/4 meter, then moves into a fun 4/4 swing.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.47007

Composed by Dok Stanford, Frank Sinatra, and Henry Sanicola. Arranged by Mark Hayes. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Secular; Winter. CD. Alfred Music #00-47007. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47007).

UPC: 038081536569. English.

A holiday pops tune straight out of the Rat Pack era, co-written by Ol' Blue Eyes himself! This nostalgic mid-tempo swing arrangement starts with voices swapping the melody, then blossoms into sweet choral sonorities. Oh, by gosh, by golly, consider using the SoundTrax CD or SoundPax parts to take full advantage of Mark Hayes's snazzy, jazzy arrangement.

Choral (VoiceTrax CD)

SKU: HL.123689

Discovery Level 2. Arranged by Audrey Snyder. Discovery Choral. Concert, Sacred, Spiritual. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.123689).

UPC: 884088961473. 5x5 inches.

There's plenty to like about this straight forward energetic spiritual setting for younger choirs! Well crafted parts, crisp rhythms, call and response, and a fun vocal stack make this an excellent showcase for elementary and middle school. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:10.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.201765

By Spiral Starecase. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Jazz Chorals. Oldies, Pop, Show Choir, Swing, Vocal Jazz. CD. Duration 175 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.201765).

UPC: 888680654948. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

The 1969 pop hit by Spiral Starecase in a straight-ahead vocal jazz will showcase jazz and show choirs at their best. Great for developing swing style, jazz intonation and improvisation skills in a tune that singers and audiences will love!

SKU: WD.080689977329

Composed by David Hamilton. Arranged by David Hamilton. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. CD choraltrax. Word Music #080689977329. Published by Word Music (WD.080689977329).

UPC: 080689977329.

When Love Sees You speaks straight to the heart of every believer. Written from Jesus' point of view as He reaches out to every soul in need, this gripping song from The Story - successfully arranged for choir by David Hamilton - is certain to move your congregation.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.285375

Composed by Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli. Arranged by Paris Rutherford. Jazz Chorals. Jazz, Latin, Standards, Swing, Vocal Jazz. CD. Duration 195 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.285375).

UPC: 888680888930. 5.0x5.0x0.184 inches.

This jazz standard by the great Dizzy Gillespie is here arranged using an alternating Latin Swing and a straight swing style. There is lots of room to feature soloists along with an ensemble scat section. This is an important song from the Bebop era of jazz and a great arrangement by one of the great jazz educators.