SKU: GI.WJMS1205

UPC: 785147039563. Malaysian. Text Source: Traditional Malay.

Ikan Kekek is a Malay folk song about pony fish. Its short melody is made up of only four notes, but the song is brought to life by the expressions and metaphors in the poem. Body percussion and descant lines are meant to be improvised, making this work a lot of fun for your choir.

SKU: KN.63790S

UPC: 822795637908.

Based on the chord changes to Stella By Starlight by Victor Young, this swinging chart is a workout for the full ensemble. Written for beginning groups, everyone gets a turn at the melody, and there are several interesting changes in feel that will keep the rhythm section engaged and on their toes. Brass ranges are accessible with trumpet up to E5 and F4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a solid concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:15.

SKU: MN.40-003

UPC: 688670400032. English.

I am Christmas day has all the hallmarks of Goodall’s well-loved style: inspiring melodies, beautiful harmonies and well-crafted, accessible parts. In this delightful Christmas carol, the melody weaves between different lines and textures, all underpinned by a flowing accompaniment. Duration: 4:00.

SKU: HL.4008333

ISBN 9781705198148. UPC: 196288148555.

Stage Clear is an energetic opening piece for any festive occasion. The piece contains a melody with a bold heroic character that appears in different variations; a lyrical middle section; and a brilliant finale. Rousing harmonies, horn lines that are reminiscent of film music, soloistic passages and breath-taking tutti sections in piano and fortissimo give the piece an impactful expressive force and make this work a must-have for all brass fans.

SKU: PR.110406720

UPC: 680160001316.

I have always been fond of writing works for specific people or organizations. It has been my good fortune during most of my creative career to be asked to compose for many extraordinary performers. The Sonata for Harpsichord Solo is such a case in point: it was written in 1982 for Barbara Harbach, a superb performer, close friend, and collaborator on many musical projects. The Sonata was premiered on March 2, 1984, in a recital given by Dr. Harbach at Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. During my formative years as a composer, one seldom heard of the harpsichord as a modern instrument, though while I attended undergraduate school at Boston University, some of us banded together to construct a small harpsichord from one of the first do-it-yourself kits which began to appear in the late '40s. It was also during this time that I heard the Sonatina for Violin and Harpsichord by my teacher Walter Piston and consequently specified that the accompanying instrument for my second violin sonata could either be a piano or a harpsichord. It was not until recently, however, that my interest in the harpsichord as a solo instrument for new music was aroused. This was because of the emergence of so many young virtuosi, such as Barbara Harbach, who are interested in the performance of new music besides the great harpsichord music of the Classical, Baroque, and pre-Baroque eras. The keyboard music of Domenico Scarlatti has always intrigued and fascinated me. The brevity, excitement, and clarity of this sparkling music is charming as well as exhilarating. It is this type of Baroque sonata that inspired the conception and form of my harpsichord sonata. The entire work is loosely based on the musical translation of Barabara Harbach's name, especially the conflict of the B (B-flat) and H (B-natural in German notation). This secondo rub or dissonance especially pervades the first movement, which is in a modified sonata form, pitting jagged and tense melodic elements against most lyrical and smooth lines. This second movement is a song-like melody accompanied by rolled chords which may be played on the lute stop of the instrument if this sonata is performed on a two-manual harpsichord. The final movement is an ever-driving joyous toccata which brings the work to an exciting close with a coda made up of accelerating repeated chords. --Samuel Adler.

SKU: HP.C6255C

Original Lenten anthem
This original from Jay Althouse features a beautiful melody paired with a strong Lenten text. Solid melodic writing combines with fluid inner choral lines to create a memorable choral anthem.

SKU: AP.1-ADV14228

ISBN 9783892211587. UPC: 805095142280. English.

This book includes lead sheets in C, B-flat, and E-flat featuring chord progressions of standard jazz songs. The CD includes play-along tracks with chord voicings, and bass lines are played on an acoustic midi grand piano. Also includes MIDI files for computer sequenced work stations. Reharmonizations and rhythmic displacement of original chords included.

SKU: AP.45657

UPC: 038081513966. English. Victor C. Johnson.

A delicate piano introduction leads the listener to an elegant setting of Christina Rossetti's inquisitive poem. Well-conceived voice leading makes the fully realized choral harmony beautifully singable, and each voice part gets a turn with the celestial melody. Text painting, lyrical lines, warm suspensions, emotional range---it's all here, ready to amaze audiences and adjudicators.

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-008307

UPC: 641151083070.

This sequence for Pentecost, from Cooney's Christ the Icon .music collection and recording, offers Scagnelli‚ fine poetic text in a musical setting characterized by a hypnotic, infectious quality. Cool‚ chromatic lines in the piano writing and an improvisatory-like flute part support the tuneful, modal melody. A must for traditional and contemporary ensembles alike.

SKU: KN.08365S

UPC: 822795083651.

The arranger has taken this lively melody and added easy fiddle-style touches, a pinch of pizzicato, some simple double stops, open string ostinatos and fun-loving bass lines to create a winner that performers will want to practice and audiences will love to hear. Duration 1:40. Available in SmartMusic.