SKU: HL.48024179
UPC: 888680703769. 6.75x10.5x0.147 inches.
Created from the texts of live interviews, here is music that explores the notion of family by a community coming to terms with the creation of a family in a society that has not, until now, legally accepted non traditional relationships. It takes as its thesis the idea that love is the only thing that can establish a family and that love is what binds us all.
SKU: CF.CM9781
ISBN 9781491164525. UPC: 680160923434. Key: D major. English. Based on an African American Spiritual with Additional Music by Donald Moore.
The Shepherdâ??s Spiritual is a fun and energetic choral work that has become a favorite of choirs around the world. The heart and soul of the piece is the driving piano accompaniment, which should be played with an upbeat tempo and very little pedal. Singers should follow the piano lead with gusto and enthusiasm. Be sure to allow plenty of dynamic contrast, which will add to the enjoyment of the piece.Have fun with this one!
SKU: AP.48848
UPC: 038081561721. English.
Now available S.S.A.A. and T.T.B.B. One of the most charming songs from the great era of American popular song. The way you wear your hat, the way you sip your tea . . . no, no, they can't take that away from me. The unhurried swing feel of this arrangement is right on target for the sophisticated Gershwin style. Strong voice writing and supportive piano accompaniment. A classic!
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.
SKU: PR.312419270
ISBN 9781491137918. UPC: 680160692606. English. Charles Mackay.
Terra Nostra focuses on the relationship between our planet and mankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. The oratorio is divided into three parts:Part I: Creation of the World celebrates the birth and beauty of our planet. The oratorio begins with creation myths from India, North America, and Egypt that are integrated into the opening lines of Genesis from the Old Testament. The music surges forth from these creation stories into “God’s World” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, which describes the world in exuberant and vivid detail. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “On thine own child” praises Mother Earth for her role bringing forth all life, while Walt Whitman sings a love song to the planet in “Smile O voluptuous cool-breathed earth!” Part I ends with “A Blade of Grass” in which Whitman muses how our planet has been spinning in the heavens for a very long time.Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines the achievements of mankind, particularly since the dawn of the Industrial Age. Lord Alfred Tennyson’s “Locksley Hall” sets an auspicious tone that mankind is on the verge of great discoveries. This is followed in short order by Charles Mackay’s “Railways 1846,” William Ernest Henley’s “A Song of Speed,” and John Gillespie Magee, Jr.’s “High Flight,” each of which celebrates a new milestone in technological achievement. In “Binsey Poplars,” Gerard Manley Hopkins takes note of the effect that these advances are having on the planet, with trees being brought down and landscapes forever changed. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “A Dirge” concludes Part II with a warning that the planet is beginning to sound a grave alarm.Part III: Searching for Balance questions how we can create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. Three texts continue the earth’s plea that ended the previous section: Lord Byron’s “Darkness” speaks of a natural disaster (a volcano) that has blotted out the sun from humanity and the panic that ensues; contemporary poet Esther Iverem’s “Earth Screaming” gives voice to the modern issues of our changing climate; and William Wordsworth’s “The World Is Too Much With Us” warns us that we are almost out of time to change our course. Contemporary/agrarian poet Wendell Berry’s “The Want of Peace” speaks to us at the climax of the oratorio, reminding us that we can find harmony with the planet if we choose to live more simply, and to recall that we ourselves came from the earth. Two Walt Whitman texts (“A Child said, What is the grass?” and “There was a child went forth every day”) echo Berry’s thoughts, reminding us that we are of the earth, as is everything that we see on our planet. The oratorio concludes with a reprise of Whitman’s “A Blade of Grass” from Part I, this time interspersed with an additional Whitman text that sublimely states, “I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love…”My hope in writing this oratorio is to invite audience members to consider how we interact with our planet, and what we can each personally do to keep the planet going for future generations. We are the only stewards Earth has; what can we each do to leave her in better shape than we found her?
SKU: AP.49831
UPC: 038081571454. English. Words by Robert Frost.
A lesser known yet deeply poignant Robert Frost poem. Greg's emotional choral setting is full of expressive rubato that invites time to thoughtfully process the meaningful words. Changing time signatures make space for effortless phrasing and sensitive syllabic stress. A consistently warm harmonic palette and several fully realized suspensions leave us with a feeling of resolution. An exquisite selection for SATB or TTBB choirs and their responsive accompanists.
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: GI.G-009410
UPC: 641151094106.
SKU: HL.49045741
Georg Kreisler equals scathing, dark black humour on the piano! The Singphoniker have arranged Georg Kreisler's best known songs for all-male ensemble and recorded them on CD. Schott now publishesthe corresponding music edition for men's choir TTBB with piano accompaniment (Georg Kreisler - Lieder und Chansons, ED 22735). In addition, all songs from the sheet music album are available in separate editions: Der schone Heinrich pinches all petty bourgeois women in Vienna. But how does he do that? We can tell that this is not due to the fact that he does not slurp the soup. This pleasant arrangement with Kreisler's humorous text most certainly creates an exuberant atmosphere in the concert.
SKU: BA.BA07416
ISBN 9790006559206. 27 x 19 cm inches. Text Language: Latin.
Based on the well-known bible text “Sing unto the Lord a new song†(Psalm 96:1-3), this upbeat composition with strong dynamics and flowing block chords alternating with fast-paced polyphony brings across this joyful message and enthuses singers.“My music is my own and I have never tried to be original. That has always been my motto and I have only tried to use music to express all the feelings which life has to offer. This has led people to describe my music as ‘so sad that it sounds like birds who have lost their wings‘ but also as ‘the happiest classical music that we have ever heard’.My compositions are almost all sacred. They express not only my own faith but also my appreciation and respect for the timeless texts that have been used for centuries and centuries.â€MÃ¥rten Jansson (b. 1965), elected member of the Föreningen svenska tonsättare (the Society of Swedish Composers), graduated from the Royal College of Music, Stockholm (KHM) with an MFA degree in Music Education, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Voice. For more than ten years he was the music director and conductor of “Carmenâ€, one of the most prominent womens’ vocal ensembles in Sweden. He currently teaches choral conducting and music theory as well as giving vocal tuition at the Bolandgymnasiet and Musikskolan in his home town of Uppsala.
SKU: GI.WW1876
UPC: 785147030560. English. Text Source: American Folk Song.
A sorrowful American song that explores the themes of lonliness and loss. Simple and extremely effective composing that allows singers to express the text with tremendous drama. Available here for TTBB voices.
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.
SKU: AP.43293
UPC: 038081488356. English. Michael Grayton.
Introduce madrigal singing with this wonderful edition of the Thomas Morley classic. This new men's choir arrangement sounds full and effectively captures the character and spirit of early music. Suitable for large groups or small ensembles, this excellent teaching piece will be a staple of your choral library.
SKU: AP.45389
UPC: 038081511290. English. Traditional Carols.
This majestic mash-up of Masters in This Hall and We Three Kings of Orient Are includes a joyful new text and optional parts for flute and hand drum. A lively 6/8 tempo and a buoyant minor tonality create a festive feel.
SKU: AP.43282
UPC: 038081488240. English.
Develop your choir's a cappella skills with this straightforward original madrigal for Christmas or general use. Traditional harmonies, appropriate ranges, and plenty of repetition make it a quick-to-learn piece. Contrasting dynamics and a lilting triple meter create a joyful effect. Now available for four-part men!
SKU: AP.46970
UPC: 038081536194. English. Traditional Spiritual.
Wow! A fast swing intro punctuated by piano, bass, drums, and finger snaps leads into a jazzy arrangement of the traditional spiritual unlike any you've ever heard. The excitement grabs your ear right away and doesn't let up, building to an impressive climax at the end. Add your own rhythm section (parts are free online) or our smokin' SoundTrax CD for extra effect.
SKU: AP.48451
UPC: 038081552743. English.
Generations of solo singers have cherished this classic art song, and now Alfred Music proudly presents the magnificent work designed for sophisticated choirs in an array of voicings. Schubert's original piano part provides the rich chromatic language from which the voice parts are extracted. Study the original German text using the provided IPA pronunciation guide, or choose the singable English translation.