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.
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.47188
UPC: 038081540047. English.
PianoTrax 11 CD contains accompaniment tracks for the following choral publications: Adoramus Te * Benedictus * Beyond * Calico Cat * Canticum Novum * Christmas Comes But Once a Year * Esta Noche * Ezekiel Saw the Wheel * Gifts * Gloria Patri et Filio * Great, Gettin' Up Day * I Will Sing You the Stars * If I Can Sing * In the Pretty Springtime * Jack and Jill * Loch Lomond * The Moon Has a Face * Nightingale * Sanctus * Shenandoah * Singers, Arise! * Topsy-Turvy World * Veni Jesu * The Water Is Wide * Winter Frost * Winter's Defeat.
SKU: AP.49766
UPC: 038081568539. English.
When considering various winter holidays, what is the common thread? A candle and a song. Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally. Mark's delicate melody and sweet sonorities float effortlessly over a flowing piano accompaniment. With readable rhythms, easy to learn notes, and sensible vocal ranges, it's intentionally uncomplicated so that the message of the text will clearly speak. Hushed and heartfelt, a memorable moment.
SKU: HL.8747472
UPC: 884088206529. 5x5 inches.
The Christmas/Winter 2008 edition of “The Sunday Singer” provides a variety of accessible choral material for the Christmas or Winter season, including Here I Am to Worship with My Jesus, I Love Thee (arr. Christopher), Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. Wilkinson), O Little Town of Bethlehem (Allen), Shout to the Lord (arr. Purifoy), and It Is Good to Give Thanks (Parker/Pethel). Available separately: Choral Book, ChoirTrax CD, Kit (10 Choral Books, 1 ChoirTrax CD, 1 Preview CD), Choral Book 10-Pak, Preview CD, Preview CD 10-Pak, Preview Pak (1 Choral Book, 1 Preview CD).
SKU: HL.8748989
UPC: 884088250829. 5x5 inches.
SKU: AP.41604
UPC: 038081466842. Spanish. Cathryne E. Parks.
The catchy introduction hooks you right away, and the Latin groove seals the deal! There are only a handful of Spanish words, making it a cinch for developing choirs to sing this multicultural Christmas original. Layer percussion instruments on rhythmic ostinatos---or perform with our fiesta-inspired CD!
SKU: AP.45363
UPC: 038081511030. English. English Carol.
A Christmas classic is given a cool treatment in this new arrangement by Andy Beck. Featuring a lilting jazz waltz accompaniment and sweet choral harmonies, this is a great way to perk up your holiday program! Optional parts for saxophone and vibes are available online.
SKU: AP.34765
UPC: 038081384917. English. Words by Tom Durley; Jay Althouse.
December nights bring great delights of friendship and good cheer. Celebrate the joys of the holiday season with this delightful contemporary madrigal-like choral. Perfect as a festive processional or during a madrigal feast.
SKU: AP.35476
UPC: 038081396729. English.
A favorite of choral directors everywhere, this extraordinary work will take your choir on a musical adventure. On this, its 20th anniversary, additional voicings and a cinematic orchestration provide new opportunities for contemporary performance. If this is not in your library, add it now!
SKU: AP.41608
UPC: 038081466880. English. Traditional Folk Song.
Simply stunning. A gently flowing accompaniment beautifully complements the transparent choral texture, and an extended coda provides the perfect close to this Appalachian-inspired arrangement. Unlike anything else you will program this year!
SKU: AP.35869
UPC: 038081423111. English.
Kirby's hip style rocks from start to finish in this kickin' choral sung entirely on scat syllables. As the title suggests, the rhythm (often syncopated) is the focus, while the sonorities are intuitive.
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.41761
UPC: 038081468419. English. Words by Alice Jean Cleator.
This gentle lullaby is equally appropriate for school and church, offering a nativity text and a light choral texture. Lush harmonies reflect a faint jazz influence, while ethereal words softly sing the baby to sleep. Angels are watching over thee.
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.
SKU: AP.35685
UPC: 038081398815. English.
Accented rhythms, spine-tingling sonorities, and a riveting add-on section create drama in this sophisticated choral, appropriate for concert, festival, and adjudication. Highlight the vocal skills of your best ensemble. A thrilling, edge-of-your-seat experience!
SKU: AP.38044
UPC: 038081425160. English.
Glorious choral writing is the key to this driving, contemporary setting. The perfect festival selection or opener for any concert, school or church, general or holiday (offers alternate lyrics for Christmas use). Some divisi.
SKU: AP.43215
UPC: 038081487571. English. Harold Boulton.
Like waves of an ocean carrying a boat, the lilting triple-meter of this ageless Scottish folk tune supports warm choral tones. Lush and embracing, it's a lovely ballad for concert or contest. To make it extra special, perform with the optional string orchestra accompaniment.
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.28607
UPC: 038081311517. English. English setting by Patrick M. Liebergen; music by Marc-Antoine Charpentier.
The optional trumpet and timpani parts (available on the SoundPax and SoundTrax CD) and a brief vocal trio make this majestic Charpentier chorus stand out from the rest of your masterwork repertoire. Stately and strong.
SKU: AP.41613
UPC: 038081466934. English. American Folk Song.
Masterfully crafted with a traditional harmonization, this piece is an eloquent showcase for mixed or men's choirs. The addition of the SoundPax instrumentation (strings, flute, and percussion) will make the arrangement shimmer. A gorgeous treatment of an American classic.
SKU: AP.41765
UPC: 038081468457. English. Traditional Carols; words adapted by Charlotte Lee.
Four treasured carols from Wales, England, and Ireland comprise this colorfully arranged Christmas medley (three-and-a-half minutes in length). The slow-fast-slow-fast form is carefully constructed for choir alone, band alone, or a combined performance. An elegant and timeless treat for the holidays.
SKU: AP.43374
UPC: 038081489155. English. Traditional Spiritual.
An energetic and accessible arrangement of a great African-American spiritual! A swingin' tempo and gospel chords kick-start the joy, and handclaps in the final refrain take us over the top.
SKU: AP.43238
UPC: 038081487809. English. Mark Weston.
Mark Weston's pizzazz-y showtune pairs perfectly with Up on the Housetop! Listen for a touch of Deck the Hall as we set the stage for the final refrain and again just before the big Broadway finish. An undeniable showstopper for Christmas!
SKU: AP.35524
UPC: 038081397207. English.
Familiar strains from traditional O Come, All Ye Faithful echo through the modulating midpoint of this joyous holiday original. Shifting tonality during the noel refrains is highly effective and easily achieved. A perfect way to greet the holidays!
SKU: AP.41595
UPC: 038081466750. English.
This uplifting anthem sounds like a current radio hit---the kind you'll want to sing again and again. Its powerful contemporary pop hook makes for a perfect celebration at the beginning of the year or a fitting sentiment at the end.
SKU: AP.43414
UPC: 038081489544. English. Alex Gartner.
Step one: sing a familiar spiritual; step two: combine with a catchy partner melody; step three: introduce When the Saints Go Marching In; and then . . . put 'em all together for an ingenious triple partner song! All aboard!
SKU: AP.41724
UPC: 038081468044. English.
Elegant. Expressive. Evocative. The poetry elicits icy images of winter; the music sends shivers up the spine. Listen closely for the voice of winter, sung by a soloist or small group, to appear halfway through the piece. Your audience will sit silently in awe before applauding.
SKU: AP.35507
UPC: 038081397030. English.
Featuring a familiar and brief Latin text, this jubilant Christmas work opens and closes like a Renaissance fanfare and offers rich contrast at its core. Scattered duple eighth notes in a compound meter, several key and mode shifts, and changing tempi add interest to the joyful sound.
SKU: AP.42972
UPC: 038081486505. English. Words by Clara B. Heath.
Bring each section of the choir down a different aisle to add a theatrical element to the opening of your program and highlight the antiphonal qualities of this piece. Built upon three accessible parts in all voicings, this madrigal-like fanfare is a perfect processional for the holiday season!
SKU: AP.40061
UPC: 038081447162. English. Cathryne E. Parks.
As brilliant as the Christmas star itself, this intriguing three-part mixed or treble piece shines. Sparkling modal harmonies dance over a shimmering 3/4 accompaniment. A verse-chorus form allows us to sing the captivating Gloria . . . Alleluia refrain not once, but twice before crescendoing to a glorious coda.
