SKU: CF.CM9487

ISBN 9781491145913. UPC: 680160903412. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: A major. Dirge by Paul Laurence Dunbar(1872-1906).

Farnell's lush setting of Dunbar's grief-filled poem affords tenor-bass choirs many options with regards to voicing. Accessible, dramatic, bold and sensitive, Star of Light radiates the harmonic elegance for which Laura Farnell is known. A must for any concert throughout the year.

SKU: AP.38081

UPC: 038081425535. English. Francis Scott Key.

An exhilarating tour-de-force setting of our National Anthem. The sizable full orchestration, impressive piano accompaniment, and resounding choral parts emanate unwavering patriotism. Mark's arrangement works equally well in the concert hall, sanctuary, gym, or stadium.

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.126578

UPC: 884088988296. 6.75x10.5x0.011 inches.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp, Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff, an American citizen, and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.