SKU: HL.48024230
ISBN 9781540012272. UPC: 888680715908. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Combining traditional western harmonies, 12 tone technique, and elements of the Sami Yoik tradition, this eclectic and emotional piece will connect you, your choir, and your audience to each of these musical traditions. A wonderful teaching tool as well as a powerful concert work.
SKU: HL.48024232
ISBN 9781540012296. UPC: 888680715922. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Drawing from the Sami culture, a Nordic society dating from the 2nd century, here is a truly multicultural anthem. With a strong influence from the Sami “Yoik” tradition along with Norse elements and contemporary Western musical norms, this beautiful setting of the Latin text “Kyrie” is an amazing new setting of this traditional text. There is a lovely section for a soloist or small group with a clear line but with space for improvisation as well.
SKU: HL.288346
UPC: 888680910938. 8.5x11.0x0.281 inches.
This 5-movement, multi-media choral drama honors one of the great heroes of the emancipation era. The journey of those who sacrificed becomes a story we can relive and honor. Dr. Kean's goal was to compose and arrange original music and traditional spirituals in a style that is evocative of the enslaved Africans' frame of mind. The spirituals are accompanied with kalimba (thumb piano) to honor the sub-Saharan African musical tradition of connecting with ancestors and with the marimba to sound like the west African balafon. This is a work that will move an audience to tears. Medium to Advanced. The Journey of Harriet Tubman has generated a much needed discussion of African American enslavement and and cultural appropriation. The composer has dedicated half of his royalties from this work to The Equal Justice Initiative, a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Please visit https://eji.org/about for more info.
SKU: HL.48023061
UPC: 884088963439. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Sista visits the grief of an African family losing a beloved child, as well as the deep connection to the spirit world of the ancestors, which makes it possible for family and friends to carry on after her death. Polyphonic layers of song in the finale reflect the polyrhythmic nature of the traditional Ghanaian music which helped inspire this piece. Duration ca. 5 minutes 30 seconds.
SKU: HL.1295435
ISBN 9798350106442. UPC: 196288170198. 6.75x10.5 inches.
The joyful traditional French carol, translated long ago into English as “Sing We Now of Christmas,†is set a cappella with simple optional percussion. The limited French along with the English text makes it a quick learn, and the percussive “rum pum-pum†is shared by all the voices, building to a buoyant “Noel†at the finale. An excellent and mature work for the holidays.
SKU: AP.50130
UPC: 038081573007. Lat.
Colorful choral sonorities emerge over a steady heartbeat piano part in this contemporary treatment of the traditional Latin text. Composer Jacob Narverud remains faithful to the tonic scale degree throughout, creating plenty of ethereal cluster chords as the piece unfolds. A contrasting spoken section quotes a biblical verse about perseverance. Impressive in concert or contest.
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: HL.49046248
ISBN 9790001207218. UPC: 842819105169. 0.031 inches. English.
Composing soulful and expressive choral music has been the trademark of Alwin Michael Schronen for many years. A hauntingly beautiful testimony to that is his arrangement of Sally Gardens for upper voices (SSAA) and piano. This traditional Irish folk song is based on one of the first love poems by William Butler Yeats. Its melody is characterized by simplicity and catchiness which are maintained by Schronen in a clean and natural manner in an easy-to-play choral setting for four female or childrens voices singing in unison over long passages and are only seldom divided into four voices. The warm sounds of the easily playable piano accompaniment emphasize the melancholy and touching air of this wonderful Irish folk tune. A catchy tune - guaranteed!
SKU: SU.80300189
This radiant setting of the Hymn of Saint Francis to Brother Son and Sister Moon is a harmonized chant, in which the declamation of speech rhythms and accents is a vital part of the performance. It is the traditional festival song of the School Sisters of St. Francis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sung at all their reunions. English. SSAA a cappella. Easy. SSAA, a cappella Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.
SKU: GI.WW1843
UPC: 785147029069. IsiZulu. Text Source: Traditional isiZulu.
Bonk'apaphable is a tremendously fun arrangement by South African musicicians Michael Barrett and Mbuso Ndlovu. This celebratory isiZulu song is a quick learn that will pay dividends for audiences and choirs! Add percussion, clapping, and ululations to make the most of this work. Recording is SATB version.
SKU: GI.WW1694
UPC: 785147010760. Text Source: Traditional South African.
A tremendously fun arrangement South African greeting song that exclaims, Bless you in the name of the father! The use of a soloist and percussion bring this setting to life. A perfect closer for your concert, festival, or honor choir. .
SKU: GI.WW1982
UPC: 785147046660. Sesotho. Text Source: Traditional Sesotho.
These two Sesotho songs fit beautifully together with sacred texts and call and response techniques. This is a gentle song of praise that will be a dynamic addition to your concert program.
SKU: GI.WW1742
UPC: 785147017066. Malay. Text Source: Traditional Singaporean Folk Music. Indonesian Folk Song.
Dayung Sampan is a Singaporean folk song brought to the country in the nineteenth century from Indonesia. Written for an advanced women's chorus, this exciting uptempo work will be a fun challenge for your singers. Dayung Sampan IPA Pronunciation Guide  .
SKU: GI.WW1878
UPC: 785147037361. Korean. Text Source: Traditional Korean.
Arirang, the beloved Korean song, has been set by one of South Korea's best contemporary composers. This arrangement begins with beautiful and flowing vocal and piano lines, then opens up into an exciting rhythmic ending with Korean percussion.
SKU: HL.291960
UPC: 888680928759. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Drawn from Yunnan Hani children's folk song, â??Qi Do Lei,â? the music describes the happy life of children and parents who cut down bamboo and pick up bamboo leaves. Combining traditional folk tunes with modern musical styles that we enjoy is a truly multicultural musical expression. Playful and inventive, this piece transports us to the beautiful country side of China.
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