Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.48445

Composed by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Chanukah; Christmas; Peace/Brotherhood; Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48445. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48445).

UPC: 038081552682. English.

An emblem that transcends cultures, religions, and time periods, the flickering candle offers a message of joy, hope, and peace that can reach every human heart. Start with the spark of a single voice on the opening solo, and then light your choir's inner flame when the entire group joins. Simple, with a folk-like quality; artful, as the composer explores dark versus light, major versus minor.

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.

By Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Multicultural. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choir Secular (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.47577

Pachelbel's Canon in D. Arranged by David Waggoner. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-47577. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47577).

UPC: 038081542706. English. Words from a Traditional Nursery Rhyme.

A simple yet elegant adaptation of Pachelbel's Canon in D, this arrangement introduces a new melody that beautifully complements the beloved original. Incorporates twinkling text from the nursery rhyme Star light, star bright as well as some new words about making wishes. A delicate balance of unison- and partner-singing makes this an ideal selection for younger groups.

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.

A First Instructor for the Adult Beginner. By Maxwell Eckstein. Solo piano. For Piano Solo. Student Book. 63 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

Choir Secular (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.49700

Composed by Andy Beck. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-49700. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49700).

UPC: 038081567877. English.

Like a cozy sweater on a cold day, this original wintertime poem juxtaposes warmth with chills. Imagine the opening descending motive as the first falling flake and the eventual musical layers as accumulating snow. Each voice part sings in the sweet spot of their tessitura to garner rich choral tone. A harmonically vivid bridge creates contrast and offers a flurry of beauty in the piano, as singers realize the beautiful snowflakes are fleeting, all too soon they fade away. Delicate yet deep, simple yet stunning. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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.

Choir Secular (Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.46554

(Hush, Hush Child). Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Multicultural; Secular; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46554. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46554).

UPC: 038081531298. Swahili. Traditional Lesotho Lullaby.

A combination of the traditional Lesotho lullaby with some original words and music, this arrangement pairs a simple African text with English lyrics on the same topic. All parts sing in unison first, laying the groundwork for both two and three part canons which soon develop. Legato verses and a hushed bridge provide nice contrast to the form. Choreography is on Alfred's Movin' DVD.

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.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BAS79F

Composed by Larry Clark. Beginning String Orchestra (BAS). Full score. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BAS79F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BAS79F).

ISBN 9781491151617. UPC: 680160909117. 9 x 12 inches.

This piece should depict images of kings and castles, knight and horses, dragons and damsels in distress. It is a bold and aggressive piece throughout, but a contrasting lush secondary theme for variety. Typical of why Larry's music is so popular are his signature forceful figures, and strong melodic content that will stimulate students to practice it over and over again.  .
This piece should depict images of kings and castles, knight and horses, dragons and damsels in distress. It should be bold and aggressive throughout, but never with bad tone. There is then contrasted by the lush second theme that is presented first in a softer thin orchestration, but later becomes a change for the whole ensemble to play in a strong, but lush presentation of this theme.One thing that is important to me when writing music for younger students is to offer pieces that challenge all student in the ensemble and give every section an important part of the musical presentation, which naturally should include some melodic material. Every member of the ensemble wants to feel that they are contributing to the collective whole.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

Choir Secular (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.51183

Composed by Mark Burrows. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Form: Canon. Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. Alfred Music #00-51183. Published by Alfred Music (AP.51183).

UPC: 038081582207. English.

The wind is cold, the branches bare, but hearts are warm and bright. Despite the chill of December, it'' all about hope, peace, and kindling kindness. As you'd expect from a round, a simple melody easily stacks into a complete choral texture. Even better, the conservative-range tune ensures a good fit for all voices. Groups of any age will master the canonic form and enjoy delivering the heartfelt, non-holiday message.

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.

(March from the Operetta for Band). Composed by John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Edited by Frederick Fennell. Arranged by Frederick Fennell. Concert Band. For Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, Horn I, Horn II,. Score and Set of Parts. Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 15 seconds. Theodore Presser Company #125-40046. Published by Theodore Presser Company

Choir Secular (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.48825

Composed by Darin Lewis. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Fall; Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-48825. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48825).

UPC: 038081561493. English. Words by Rachel Field.

The last autumn leaves freely descend during the short piano introduction, symbolic of the change from fall to winter. Two-part groups will luxuriate in the words of Rachel Field as presented in this sumptuous setting. As simple as a partner song, with two independent melodies that assemble into a delicate choral duet; as sophisticated as an art song, with haunting motives and passing dissonances. Crystalline chords, embedded into the mostly arpeggiated accompaniment, dazzle the ear and offer subtle support to treble voices of any age. Designed with the clarity and elegance that will make any ensemble sound impressive.

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.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.47547

Composed by David Waggoner. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Winter. CD. Alfred Music #00-47547. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47547).

UPC: 038081542409. English.

The buoyant melody, light syncopations, and simple beginning harmonies nearly sing themselves in this sweet ballad about observing winter through a frosted windowpane. Vivid imagery evokes a chill, while tender music provides warmth. Nothing to do. Nowhere to go. I'm happy here, just watching it snow.

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.

The Definitive Paul Simon Songbook by Paul Simon. For Melody Line, Lyrics and Chords. Music Sales America. Folk Rock. Softcover. 560 pages. Paul Simon Music #PS11594. Published by Paul Simon Music

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.46556

(Hush, Hush Child). Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Multicultural; Secular; Traditional. CD. Alfred Music #00-46556. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46556).

UPC: 038081531311. Swahili. Traditional Lesotho Lullaby.

A combination of the traditional Lesotho lullaby with some original words and music, this arrangement pairs a simple African text with English lyrics on the same topic. All parts sing in unison first, laying the groundwork for both two and three part canons which soon develop. Legato verses and a hushed bridge provide nice contrast to the form. Choreography is on Alfred's Movin' DVD.

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.