SKU: HL.121566

UPC: 884088925062. 5x5 inches.

Delving into the depths of the song's emotional content, this imaginative setting of the Beatles' classic is technically simple and will showcase the choir's command of jazz harmony. Mesmerizing! Duration: ca. 2:30.

SKU: HL.8621790

UPC: 884088553159. 5.0x5.0x0.186 inches.

The masterful music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim are skillfully arranged for mixed choirs in this superb 10-minute medley. Sing about “the demon barber of Fleet Street” and the pie-maker, Mrs. Lovett, who team up to concoct a razor-sharp recipe for revenge. Songs include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd, The Worst Pies in London, Johanna, By the Sea, Green Finch and Linnet Bird, Pretty Woman, Not While I’m Around.

SKU: AP.46598

UPC: 038081531731. English.

With a vocal range of just an octave and highly independent parts, this charming piece is ideal for singers new to harmony. The playful vocal lines are a delight to sing as they imitate the zigzag flight patterns of the hummingbird. Don't miss the ostinato section that stacks into an impressive, yet accessible, four parts. This one really hits the mark for outstanding children's choir repertoire.

SKU: HL.329272

UPC: 840126905571. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

The Kookaburra is a terrestrial tree kingfisher bird native to Australia. The distinctive and humorous call of the bird sounds like it is laughing, thus becoming the central subject to Marion Sinclair's 1932 nursery rhyme chronicling the life and times of the titular bird.

SKU: HL.113119

UPC: 884088867263. 5x5 inches.

This setting for SSA voices has a gentle, nostalgic quality to it, drawing to mind the image of a large white bird to carry the girl across the sea to her sweetheart. Easily learned voice parts help develop intonation and confident singers. Available separately: SSA, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.

SKU: LO.99-3030L

UPC: 000308132564.

Made popular by Cat Stevens, Morning Has Broken reaches new heights in this Lloyd Larson arrangement with a fresh Celtic feel. After a more introspective opening, reflecting a morning bird at dawn, a quicker tempo follows, as if the whole world is waking full of escalating excitement. This selection is a wonderful choice for a school's spring concert or for worship throughout the year!

SKU: HL.155224

UPC: 888680104900. 5.0x5.0x0.16 inches.

A poem by acclaimed African American writer Paul Laurence Dunbar is set in the style of a lullaby, reflective and lyrical. With the flute obbligato evoking the singing bird, the text beckons the listener to sleep, dream and rest. An ideal selection for treble choirs transitioning from SA to SSA.

SKU: AP.34723

SKU: AP.43517

UPC: 038081490571. English.

Show and concert choirs will both sound great singing this upbeat production number from the musical Bye, Bye, Birdie. Exciting from start to finish!

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.

SKU: AP.45621

UPC: 038081513607. English.

This change-of-pace charmer recreates the conversation between a pair of birds as they observe children singing. The birds consider what the sounds are, why the sounds are made, and most importantly, Is it music? Kids will embrace telling the animated story with playful tempo shifts, dramatic fermatas, comic interjections, and a tender final realization that, Yes, it's music! Optional clarinet and string bass parts are available for free online.

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.