SKU: SU.28150020

A 21st century homage to the canonic arts and Mozart's famous piano variations. This suite takes the genre of canonic variations to the next level in terms of the number of variations, the variety of transformations, and the addition of rare and non-traditional canon types, such as table canons and interscalar canons by intervallic augmentation. For sample scores and media, visit Piano Duration: 40' Composed: 2020 Published by: Nathan L. Lam Music.

SKU: MN.50-9951

UPC: 688670599514.

Delightful settings of eight traditional Hebrew canons with both Hebrew and English texts. Each canon has optional accompaniments, with a variety of vocal ostinati, Orff instrument suggestions, and optional handbell parts. Good for church or classroom use. Unison Choirs, with opt. Piano, Handbells, Orff Instrument Parts.

SKU: AP.46436

UPC: 038081528151. English. Old English Melody; words from the Traditional English Carol.

Words from the English carol, Good King Wenceslas are set to the melody of Hey, Ho, Nobody Home. Canonic writing ensures success, and the stately walking tempo suggests a processional. A light percussion accompaniment (including handbells or Orff instruments) adds a Renaissance feel. Ideal for developing choirs!

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-009047

UPC: 641151090474. Text Source: The New England Psalm Singer , 1770.

Kyle Johnson has taken the traditional canon “When Jesus Wept” and creatively deconstructed it. We never hear more than two parts in canon with each other at the same time. Then he introduces a new counter-melody in the other parts and fills out the harmonies in other ways. While the words can be lost in the traditional four-part canon, the overall effect of Johnson’s approach is to create a moving meditation on the text. Easily accessible and highly recommended for small SATB choirs, but any size group will appreciate the artistry of this piece.

SKU: KN.08724S

UPC: 822795087246.

This setting of a simple 8-bar canon written by Thomas Tallis in the 16th century affords young strings a wonderful chance to experience the challenge and thrill of playing contrapuntal textures. It features both traditional and non-traditional harmonizations, and casts everyone in a lead role at one time or another. Duration 3:10. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: AP.48849

UPC: 038081561738. English. Andy Beck.

The traditional Ubi Caritas text is uniquely set as an uptempo jazz waltz. Just one sentence in Latin plus a few English lyrics make it clear that this song is all about charity and love. As you've come to expect from this composer, the canon is a true skill-builder---with a modal melody that moves from unison to two and eventually three independent layers (using descant singers for 2-part choirs). Don't miss the jazzy flute obbligato available free online.

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.