SKU: ST.B801

ISBN 9780852498019.

The Reverend Alan Gaunt, a minister of the United Reformed Church, is particularly known for his hymn texts We pray for peace and Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice. This volume brings together his corpus of writing. He is strongly biblical in his approach and is prepared to look at Bible, faith and the contemporary world squarely, bringing them together in texts for use in worship. His work also includes some new translations from early texts intended for use by a new generation. Such new exposure to the original through a new translation can be salutary. The introduction is written by the Reverend Alan Luff.

SKU: GI.G-9786

UPC: 785147978602. English. Text Source: What Child Is This, William C. Dix, 1837–1898, alt. Text by William C. Dix.

One of the most beloved carol texts, “What Child Is This,” is set to a new tune by Alan Bullard. Beginning softly, the gentleness of the manger scene gradually builds to the excitement of the birth of Jesus. An active right hand in the keyboard part is present throughout, except for some short phrases in the middle when the choir sings with little or no accompaniment.

SKU: GI.G-10505

UPC: 785147050513. English. Text by Alan J. Hommerding. Scripture: John 20:21–23.

SKU: GI.G-008953

UPC: 641151089539. Text by Alan J. Hommerding.

SKU: GI.G-008655

UPC: 641151086552. Text by Timothy Dudley-Smith.

SKU: LO.10-5777L

ISBN 9780787779009.

Horatius Bonarâ??s text is paired with a beautiful new melody by Chris Teichler in this moving anthem. The vocal writing is well crafted and the piano accompaniment strikes the perfect balance between vocal support and musical independence. After two accompanied verses, a brief optional a cappella section opens the third and final verse. The anthem closes with a quiet piano postlude. This piece will create a special moment for your Holy Week services.

SKU: ST.B854

ISBN 9780852498545.

Though little known in her lifetime (1776-1805), Ann Griffiths is now widely regarded as being among the leading hymnwriters in Wales. She is a major figure whose word speaks strongly to a contemporary audience at a time of growing sensitivity to Christian spirituality in its many and varied forms, and to the often unacknowledged role of women in the life and history of the church. As a crystallising of the gifts of many people, this treasure of a book would be hard to rival. (Christoper Idle, News of Hymnody).

SKU: EC.RBM-115

English.

This work was originally scored for mixed chorus and symphonic wind ensemble, in 2005, for the opening of a new concert hall in Corpus Christi, Texas. The commissioning institution, Texas A & M University at Corpus Christi, asked one of their professors – Dr. Robb Jackson – to write a poem for the occasion and the result formed the basis used by the composer to create this new work. Since the academic institution in question is situated on the Texas coast the writer chose to fill his poem with sea imagery and musical metaphors related to shore-side living. This portrayed well the sense of an ocean-side artistic retreat – appropriate to the dedication of a new concert hall in a coastal community.

SKU: GI.G-10699

English. Text Source: Vss.: Alan J. Hommerding, ref.: George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912. Text by Alan J. Hommerding.

SKU: AP.47135

UPC: 038081539065. English.

Check out this cool retro-pop tune from the rock band Portugal. The Man that instantly snags the listener with its catchy hook: Ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks now! Listen closely for clever interpolations of the '60s hit Please Mister Postman. This Hot 100 charter achieved #1 status on Billboard magazine's US Alternative Songs and went on to win a 2018 GRAMMY for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. A bona fide crowd-pleaser!

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.