SKU: AP.50124

UPC: 038081572949. English. Traditional Spiritual.

A driving and dramatic spiritual meets the riveting day of wrath Latin text in this unique arrangement that's not to be missed. Experience the thrill of mixed and changing meters, soaring and chromatic phrases, ever-increasing rhythmic intensity, and theatrical storytelling in this unexpected pairing---the likes of which you've never heard before. A rewarding challenge for performers, an unforgettable standout for audiences.

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.46713S

ISBN 9781470660994. UPC: 038081535395. English.

The Elements by Richard Meyer is a colorful depiction of the four basic elements---Earth, Air, Water, and Fire---and is sure to challenge and delight every member of your advanced string orchestra. Impressionistic harmonies and fascinating rhythmic nuances give this piece an other-worldly feel with each element coming alive as a unique and wondrous tone painting. Technical challenges include 5/4, 9/8, and 7/4 meters and a refreshing variety of diverse key signatures and modes. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: GI.G-5126

UPC: 785147512608. Text Source: Psalm 126. Text by Martin J. Willett. Scripture: Psalm 126.

Steven Foster's 1855 tune is paired by this arranger with his own paraphrase of Psalm 126. The arrangement utilized various voicings, though predominantly SATB. Varied accompaniments lead to the third stanza that begins, “Lord, you flow as a river through dry and barren lands,” with a characteristically rippling piano part. Though the assembly can join in the refrain, this makes a solid stand-alone choir piece. 

Beautiful and effortless melody.

SKU: HL.49015590

ISBN 9783795703462. German. Andrea Hoyer.

Little Paul goes to the opera with his grandfather to see Engelbert Humperdinck's fairy-tale 'Hansel and Gretel'. As he is absolutely fascinated by the performance, his grandfather, who used to work there as a stage designer, takes him to the opera again the following day to have a look at what's going on behind the scenes This picture book shows the wide variety of activities at an opera house and how busy things are behind the scenes.Illustrated in four colours.Awarded the Deutscher Musikeditionspreis 1998.

SKU: OU.9780193539983

ISBN 9780193539983. 10 x 7 inches.

For SA and piano. Setting a tender poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, this lullaby is full of sweet and recurring melodies that rock gently in 6/8 time. The vocal lines are well supported by a twinkling piano part and combine together to create a feeling of warmth and tranquillity.

About Songbird

Songbird presents new and exciting original material for upper voices. Showcasing the work of today's most innovative names in choral writing, the series includes songs in a variety of scorings, from SA voices with piano to SSAA and percussion. With a range of distinctive musical styles - and warmth, flair, and character in abundance - this is upper-voice choral music at its very best.

SKU: OU.9780193573949

ISBN 9780193573949. 10 x 7 inches.

For SSA and piano Using vibrant language, Cacao tells a story from the perspective of the cacao seed from which cocoa butter and chocolate is made. The piece is embellished with quirky melodic lines and vibrant rainforest sounds made with the voice. The independent piano part features complex rhythms and unexpected harmonic twists.

About Songbird

Songbird presents new and exciting original material for upper voices. Showcasing the work of today's most innovative names in choral writing, the series includes songs in a variety of scorings, from SA voices with piano to SSAA and percussion. With a range of distinctive musical styles - and warmth, flair, and character in abundance - this is upper-voice choral music at its very best.

SKU: HP.9094

UPC: 763628190941.

Popular praise ballad by Chris Rice Tranquil and flowing, this Mark Hayes setting of Chris Rice's popular praise ballad offers an inspirational message paired with superb, gently syncopated, choral writing. The message of Jesus' presence being ever present offers comfort and hope in every circumstance. Each of the six verses has a distinct mood based on the lyric, which Mark captures and underscores through dynamic contrast in the accompaniment and varied choral textures.

SKU: LO.99-2984H

UPC: 000308131796.

Linda Spevacek's signature style sparkles with holiday cheer in this festive and fun original madrigal. Strong, independent melodies in each part make this piece an ideal introduction to a cappella singing for developing choirs, and the engaging writing is sure to add variety and flair to your winter or holiday programs.

SKU: LO.10-5265S

ISBN 9780787765149.

Christina Rossetti’s beloved Christmas poem is paired with original music by Stephen Burtonwood. The verses receive varied treatment, including an unaccompanied stanza, before finally reaching the answer to the final question, What can I give him?—Give my heart..