Composed by Richard Nance. Concert, Church. Richard Nance Choral Series. Octavo. 20 pages. Walton Music #WW1832. Published by Walton Music

Composed by Georgian folk song. Arranged by Brent Wells. School, Concert. Andrew Crane Choral Series. Octavo. Walton Music #WW1783. Published by Walton Music

Composed by Mark Sirett (1952-). Sheet music. Pavane Secular. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Pavane Publishing #P1614. Published by Pavane Publishing

Arranged by Mark Burrows. Shawnee Press. Christmas, Concert. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

Composed by Alan Bullard (1947-). For SATB choir (with opt. solos) & organ/piano/small orchestra/chamber group (flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, and either strings quintet, or strings orchestra, or keyboard (organ/piano)). Contemporary. Vocal score. Duration 30 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

(SATB)

SKU: HL.1189335

Composed by Curtis Heard. Pavane Choral. Octavo. Duration 240 seconds. Pavane Publishing #P1729. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.1189335).

UPC: 196288130888. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Beginning gently and building steadily, fortitude, resilience, and determination radiate throughout this song. An assurance that we will always strive for social justice and love in action is heard loud and clear. Yet there is a calmness in the way it is expressed, in the way it claims victory. This is a message appropriate in both worship and concert.

By Joseph M. Martin. For Choral (SATB). Shawnee Press. Sacred. 12 pages. Shawnee Press #A8891. Published by Shawnee Press

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.51088

Composed by Mark Burrows. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Peace/Brotherhood; Secular. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-51088. Published by Alfred Music (AP.51088).

UPC: 038081581255. English.

In the light I have found my family, I am safe to sing my song. With a lightly syncopated, contemporary sound, this uplifting original expresses the need for a warm and welcoming community for all. Composer Mark Burrows reminds us that we can help others feel comfort and belonging simply by sharing our inner light. Perform with piano alone or with the addition of an optional djembe. Rich with opportunities for social-emotional learning.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e 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 (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.49692

Composed by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Graduation; Peace/Brotherhood; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-49692. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49692).

UPC: 038081567792. English.

Imagine the opening solo in darkness. Light increases as the choir begins, growing to full brilliance when three luminous lines intertwine. A lux aeterna refrain is sung in resonant harmony, with touches of shimmering dissonance on cadences. One final tone cluster at the end ignites shivers. This inspiring text provides a personal credo to live with light. Download the optional violin obbligato for free.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e 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 Sacred (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.47638

Composed by Cliff Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb. Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Chanukah; Holiday Pops; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-47638. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47638).

UPC: 038081543314. English.

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by 90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and straightforward but expressive vocal parts. Whether you perform with the guitar-inspired piano part, the optional SoundTrax CD, or a folk ensemble of your own, this is truly a special touch for holiday concerts.

Because of changes in our school's schedule and the taking away of the music requirement in 7th and 8th grade, our choir numbers have dropped significantly. Searching for music that has educational value and that the choir will sound good on (we know that's important for the parents and faculty) I came across Light arranged by Andy Beck. This quickly became a favorite of my choir! The kids are excited to rehearse it every day and the sound they are achieving fits the folk-like feel of the piece.

We are using the 2-Part version. Being 7th and 8th graders, of my nine boys, three are unchanged voices (singing alto as written) and my other six are in varying stages of voice change. Those six are bouncing back and forth between alto and soprano parts, singing them down an octave.

Thank you for providing a great piece for the holiday season!

Matt Albrecht
Choir Director
Copley-Fairla wn Middle School

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.

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.47676

(A Song of Winter). Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-47676. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47676).

UPC: 038081543697. English. Adam Podd; Matt Podd.

The shimmering winter-themed text and lilting 6/8 rhythms dance right off the page in this contemporary choral like none other. Accessible yet unexpected harmonies provide warmth, and a full dynamic range takes us on a journey from a single voice to full ensemble singing. The breathtaking add-on section weaves three independent lines into one radiant tapestry of sound and suggests that the light we search for may be found within.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e 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.

Composed by Heather Sorenson. Brookfield Christmas Choral. Advent, Sacred. Octavo. 20 pages. Published by Brookfield Press

Arranged by Ken Berg. Henry Leck Creating Artistry. Concert. Octavo. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Leo Sowerby (1895-1968). Arranged by Lyndell Leatherman. H.T. Fitzsimons Co. Festival, Concert, Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Gentry Publications #F2393. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.232892).

Composed by Marc Shaiman. Arranged by Roger Emerson. Disney Choral. Medley, Movies, Pop, Concert, Disney. Octavo. Published by Hal Leonard

Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Christmas, Concert, Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

Contemporary Choral Series. Composed by Kim Andre Arnesen. BH Secular Choral. Concert, Festival. Octavo. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M060134111. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Composed by Audra Mae, Scott Hoying, and Mitch Grassi. Arranged by Jacob Narverud. Choral Octavo. Alfred Pop Series. Pop; Secular. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45590).

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.49763

Composed by Mark Burrows. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Peace/Brotherhood; Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-49763. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49763).

UPC: 038081568508. English.

When considering various winter holidays, what is the common thread? A candle and a song. Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally. Mark's delicate melody and sweet sonorities float effortlessly over a flowing piano accompaniment. With readable rhythms, easy to learn notes, and sensible vocal ranges, it's intentionally uncomplicated so that the message of the text will clearly speak. Hushed and heartfelt, a memorable moment. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e 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 Craig Carnahan. For SATB choir (divisi), a cappella. National Lutheran Choir Series. Missions/Outreach, Spiritual. Moderately difficult. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.50227

Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Graduation; Secular; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-50227. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50227).

UPC: 038081573977. English. Andy Beck.

Here's a heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic piano figure supports graceful vocal lines and occasional harmonic crunches in this warm closer or send-off song by Andy Beck. Concludes with a musical quote from Amazing Grace to bring a final smile, chill, or tear.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e 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 Great Trees: 1. Peace of Wild Things. Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). Concerts, Secular, 21st Century. Octavo. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.7744).

By Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choral (SATB ACAPPEL)

SKU: HL.1247357

Composed by Dottie Rambo. Arranged by Stacey V. Gibbs. Gentry Publications. Concert, General Worship, Gospel. Octavo. 16 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2620. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1247357).

UPC: 196288152934. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

Looking for an arrangement to feature a great soloist while still highlighting your choir? Look no further. Stacey Gibbs' arrangement of Dottie Rambo's classic hit “I Go to the Rock” is full of rhythmic energy, while exploring many harmonic shifts that will keep your singers and the audience completely engaged from beginning to end. This is what an a cappella gospel arrangement with a smooth jazz vibe is all about, and we give it our highest recommendation!

SATB choir, organ accompaniment - Intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1664

Composed by Marcel Tyberg. Edited by Brian A. Schmidt. Concert, Church. Walton Choral. Classical. Octavo. 40 pages. Walton Music #WW1664. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1664).

UPC: 785147007968. Latin.

Marcel Tyberg's Messe de fascile in Fa Maggiore (Easy Mass in F Major) has recently been brought to light and to performance for the first time by the South Dakota Chorale under the direction of Brian A. Schmidt. Tyberg, a promising young composer around the time of World War II, was arrested and deported to a concentration camp before much of his music could be performed. This beautiful mass setting features SATB choir and organ and can be used in full as a concert work, can be exceprted, or can be used in liturgical settings.

Arranged by Andrea Ramsey. SATB. Pavane Choral. 12 pages. Pavane Publishing #P1371. Published by Pavane Publishing

SSATB choir, divisi, piano reduction - Advanced

SKU: GI.G-9610

Composed by Peter Relph. Evoking Sound. Music Education. 20 pages. GIA Publications #9610. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9610).

UPC: 785147961000. Latin. Text Source: Attr. Ambrose of Milan, 340–397. Text by Ambrose of Milan.

Composer's Notes When I met Kelsey Rose in Oxford in St. Stephen’s House chapel over the summer of 2017, we had both just attended a very moving candlelit concert by Westminster Williamson Voices, featuring my setting of “Tenebrae lumini.” I was delighted to be asked to write a piece for compline in Princeton University Chapel, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Anglican/Episcopal chaplaincy at Princeton University. “Aurora” is the result of that meeting. Composing by commission often throws up some interesting challenges. The piece had to fit both as an accompanying piece to the plainchant of compline, whilst simultaneously being a celebratory anthem. I was instantly drawn back to the poetry and hymns of St. Ambrose of Milan, particularly “Aurora iam spargit polum.” Fragments of chant (both real and imagined) are used to create the powerful imagery of the descending golden light of dawn. The piece reaches its climax with the plea for the despair of night to “vanish,” which it then does, leaving the sopranos alone on a high G.

SATB a cappella (SATB a cappella)

SKU: HL.1285476

Composed by South African Folksong. Arranged by Ruth Morris Gray. Shawnee Press. African, Concert, Folk, Light Concert, Multicultural. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 110 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.1285476).

UPC: 196288167297. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Originally a folk song from South Africa, this song of hope is sung in both English and Xhosa. The positive message of “never give up” swings with energy and is easy to learn and perform with its anticipated harmonies and repetition.