SKU: WD.080689784125

Composed by Kathie Hill. Choral, cantatas. Christmas, Eastertide. Accompaniment CD (split and stereo). Word Music #080689784125. Published by Word Music (WD.080689784125).

UPC: 080689784125.

In this follow-up to their best-seller Fish Tales, Kathie Hill and Melody Morris share the stories of Balaam's donkey, the Good Samaritan, and Jesus riding into Jerusalem. Through these Donkey Tales, children will learn about the obedience God requires, the love we can show our neighbors and the humility that led Jesus to the cross. Kids will love the Tex's Dude Ranch setting where they help owner Tex Arkana tell her Donkey Tales to the accompaniment of the Ranch Hand Band. The country, western swing, bluegrass and rockabilly styles will enhance the setting and energize your choir while the storybook format allows for multiple narrators and simple drama. Best of all, Donkey Tales can be presented in full or as mini-musicals of four to five songs each. So quit horsing around...order Donkey Tales today!

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48352

Arranged by Jay Althouse. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Jazz; Secular; Traditional. CD. Alfred Music #00-48352. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48352).

UPC: 038081551753. English. Jay Althouse.

Crisp and cool as a peppermint stick, this re-imagined carol is refreshing in every way. From the light swing rhythms of the familiar melody to a jazz fantasia of Fa la la's in counterpoint, it's just the right blend of familiar, fun, and festive! A rhythm section SoundTrax is available.

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.

Arranged by Tom Fettke; Thomas Grassi. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual. CD. Alfred Music #00-46971. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46971).

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Secular; Winter. CD. Alfred Music #00-46360. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46360).

Jazz Basics - Score/CD. (The Fundamentals of Improvisation for the Young Musician (Grade 2 - 3)). By Peter Blair. Jazz Basics Series. Jazz. Grade 1. Conductor's score and performance/accompaniment CD. Published by Heritage Music Press

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.339576

By Frank Sinatra. By Cahn,S and Van Heusen/Cahn. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Jazz Chorals. Concert, Jazz, Pop, Standards, Swing, Vocal Jazz. CD. Duration 200 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.339576).

UPC: 840126915815. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

Written for Frank Sinatra in 1958, this classic by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen is as fresh today as it was when it was first released. This easy swing style makes everyone feel better while at the same time giving a little geography lesson. Stylish and jazzy.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.284034

Composed by John Blackburn and Karl Suessdorf. Arranged by Darmon Meader. Jazz Chorals. Ballad, Jazz, Standards, Vocal Jazz. CD. Duration 235 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.284034).

UPC: 888680797416. 5.0x5.0x0.146 inches.

Darmon Meader has achieved international recognition for his work with The New York Voices. Here he arranges this beautiful ballad in the style fitting of this iconic ensemble. Lush, contemporary jazz harmonies and styles define this arrangement with each vocal line featured as if they were soloists. Chord symbols are included for the accomplished jazz pianist but the realized piano part is worthy of the any player. This is a swing ballad that will leave your audience breathless.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48845

Composed by Dave Barnes, Ingrid Michaelson, and Jason Mraz. Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Pop; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48845. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48845).

UPC: 038081561691. English.

Looking for a fresh Christmastime charmer with just a touch of romance? Here's a sweet Ingrid Michaelson and Jason Mraz duet about the magic of love during the holidays. A light swing tempo plus some warm and fuzzy chords harken nostalgic feelings, while delightfully wholesome lyrics add a flirtatious wink. I wanna make every day a holiday with you. A wonderful change of pace for seasonal programs.

Choir Sacred

SKU: AP.46940

(Swing Low). Composed by Jay Althouse and Sally K. Albrecht. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual. CD. Alfred Music #00-46940. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46940).

UPC: 038081535890. English.

A quote from Swing Low, Sweet Chariot opens this gospel original with soulful style before breaking into a full-blown spiritual celebration! The energized and syncopated chorus is a strong hook designed especially for developing voices. In the 3-part voicing, a handful of cued Baritone notes offer even more flexibility for changing male voices.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.50301

Composed by Louis Prima. Arranged by Mark Hayes. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Great American Songbook; Jazz; Secular; Standard. CD. Alfred Music #00-50301. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50301).

UPC: 038081574714. English. Mark Hayes.

Louis Prima's legendary big band-era showstopper is as exciting as ever in Mark Hayes' sizzling choral setting. Swinging rhythms, scintillating harmonies, independent vocal lines, and a sassy horns-and-rhythm instrumentation bring the heat. A few fresh lyrics add to the bright music theme, creating the ultimate opener or closer for school or community choirs. Now you're singin' with a swing!

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

SKU: AP.47007

Composed by Dok Stanford, Frank Sinatra, and Henry Sanicola. Arranged by Mark Hayes. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Secular; Winter. CD. Alfred Music #00-47007. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47007).

UPC: 038081536569. English.

A holiday pops tune straight out of the Rat Pack era, co-written by Ol' Blue Eyes himself! This nostalgic mid-tempo swing arrangement starts with voices swapping the melody, then blossoms into sweet choral sonorities. Oh, by gosh, by golly, consider using the SoundTrax CD or SoundPax parts to take full advantage of Mark Hayes's snazzy, jazzy arrangement.

SKU: WD.080689725128

Composed by Kathie Hill. Arranged by Melody Morris. Choral. Modern Christian: Christmas. Accompaniment CD (split/stereo). Word Music #080689725128. Published by Word Music (WD.080689725128).

UPC: 080689725128.

When the kids come dressed out for The Christmas SOCCER Team sign-ups, they quickly realize they have fouled out! This SOCCER stands for the Society Of Christmas Carolers Emergency Rescue, a team of senior singers who strive to save Christmas carols from extinction. Being good sports, the kids agree to share their songs about Jesus' birth and learn some of the SOCCER team's carols. This musical fusion finds the kids falling into the adult's southern gospel, black gospel and swing arrangements and the SOCCER team adopting the hip-hop, rap and bluegrass styles of the kids' music! The final score is a tie when the kids realize worshipping Christ is the goal of all Christmas music and become starters on The Christmas SOCCER Team to keep the carols of our faith alive and kickin'! Ages: 2nd - 8th Grades.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.287341

Composed by John Jacobson and Mac Huff. Arranged by Mac Huff. Festival Choral. Festival, Inspirational, Light Concert, Middle School, Young Choir. CD. Duration 205 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.287341).

UPC: 888680903763. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. John Jacobson/Mac Huff.

Beginning with a slow Gospel Swing groove and then transitioning into an upbeat Broadway 2-beat, this is a text with an inspirational message. Hand claps and foot stomps help to engage the singers and contrasting musical styles offer excellent teaching opportunities.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.50245

Composed by David E. Malloy and Don Cook. Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Radio; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-50245. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50245).

UPC: 038081574158. English.

Steamy cider, cozy fires, sleigh bells ringing, choirs singing---it's the warm and fuzzy time of year. This nostalgic swing ballad features a timeless tune you'll be humming days after the performance. Warm holiday lyrics read like a holiday greeting card, and lush harmonies envelop like a fuzzy winter blanket. Don't miss the pops-concert instrumentation on our fully orchestrated SoundTrax and SoundPax. Guaranteed to put you in the spirit!

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48386

Composed by Don Raye, Gene De Paul, and Hughie Prince. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Classic Pop; Jazz; Novelty; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48386. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48386).

UPC: 038081552095. English.

You'll never think of the popular potluck side dish the same way again! This quirky song originally appeared in the 1944 MGM musical Broadway Rhythm. Kirby's authentic arrangement retains the characteristic sound and style of the time period, including bright jazz harmonies and swing rhythms. An add-on section near the end introduces a whole picnic of musical goodies before packing it up for a big 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.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.49690

Composed by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson. Arranged by Alan Billingsley. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Radio; Secular; Winter. CD. Alfred Music #00-49690. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49690).

UPC: 038081567778. English.

Frosty goes to the jazz club with this Michael Bublé-inspired arrangement of the wintertime classic. A rapid swing tempo, walking string bass line, and stylized syncopations sync up to create an undeniably big-band vintage vibe. The back and forth banter between voice parts is a blast to perform and adds a charming flair. A Puppini Sisters feature is an optional treble trio or duet in the middle, and a huge drum fill kicks off the ultimate jazz-hands chord at the end. Your jazz ensemble will dig playing the SoundPax instrumentation, or perform with the sizzling SoundTrax.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.49758

Arranged by Mark Hayes. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-49758. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49758).

UPC: 038081568454. English.

It's a dynamic duo of fabulous '50s holiday hits! Choral singers will enjoy the traditional harmonies and laid-back swing of this mini-medley that clocks in at just over three minutes. The doo-wop falsetto pops near the end provide a nifty nod to nostalgia. For even more fun, add some showmanship with Santa hats, jingle bells, and riser choreography. SoundPax includes parts for a standard rhythm section.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48404

Composed by Don Gardner. Arranged by Alan Billingsley. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Jazz; Novelty; Pop; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48404. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48404).

UPC: 038081552279. English.

Cue that walkin' bass and sizzlin' hi-hat! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's retro swing take on the Christmas novelty tune serves up something fresh and different. The familiar melody is jazzed up for a featured soloist (or an entire section) and punctuated by lightning quick interjections in tight treble harmony. Be sure to check out the SoundPax parts for your rhythm section!

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.50149

Composed by Gus Kahn. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Great American Songbook; Pop; Secular; Standard. CD. Alfred Music #00-50149. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50149).

UPC: 038081573199. English.

A Great American Songbook standard famously recorded by Nat King Cole. With tight stylistic sonorities, a lively swing feel, and Kirby's signature scat singing, this arrangement is a dream come true for vocal jazz groups. An optional SoundPax includes parts for guitar, bass, and drums.

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.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.123203

By Fats Domino. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Pop Choral Series. Oldies, Show Choir, Swing, Vocal Jazz. CD. Duration 155 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.123203).

UPC: 884088955786. 5.0x5.0x0.165 inches.

This 1957 hit by Fats Domino sizzles along in an unstoppable rendition with an uptempo rockabilly groove, hot vocal hits and energetic solos. Great showcase for pop and jazz choirs!

By Roger Emerson, John Jacobson, Mark Cabaniss. (Choirtrax Cd). Daybreak Christmas Choral. Sacred. CD only. Size 5x5 inches. Published by Daybreak Music.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.286424

Composed by Various. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Pop Choral Series. Boogie Woogie, Medley, Oldies, Pop, Show Choir, Swing. CD. Duration 260 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.286424).

UPC: 888680895129. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

Classic pop songs can be great fun for your students. Classic pop songs that you can really dance to are even more fun. Here are three classic dance tunes: Bandstand Boogie, The Joint Is Jumpin', and Jump, Jive An' Wail--that will raise the roof and leave everyone breathless.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.38195

Composed by Charles Calhoun and Lou Willie Turner. Arranged by Jay Althouse. This edition: SoundTrax CD. CD. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Blues; Movie; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-38195. Published by Alfred Music (AP.38195).

UPC: 038081426662. English.

This classic tune from the '50s has also appeared as a Blues Brothers classic and in the movie Chicken Run. It's kickin' again in this swingin' Althouse arrangement.

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

SKU: AP.47705

Composed by Leroy Anderson. Arranged by Mark Hayes. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Jazz; Secular; Winter. CD. Alfred Music #00-47705. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47705).

UPC: 038081543987. English. Words by Mitchell Parish.

Leroy Anderson's winter frolic has never sounded cooler! This sleigh ride swings in big band style, offering bright (and sometimes tight) harmony paired with jazzy rhythms for a truly refreshing version of the holiday classic. As always, Mark Hayes' accompaniment shines with piano alone or the fully orchestrated SoundTrax and SoundPax.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.47694

From The Threepenny Opera. Composed by English. Arranged by Mark Hayes. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Broadway; Great American Songbook; Jazz; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-47694. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47694).

UPC: 038081543871. English. Marc Blitzstein; original German & Bert Brecht; music by Kurt Weill.

Originally written for The Threepenny Opera and famously covered by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin, and Frank Sinatra, this song has become one of the best-known jazz standards of the twentieth century. Mark's arrangement captures all the style of Kurt Weill's original score, building in excitement right to the very end. Perform with the swingin' piano accompaniment, add live horns and rhythm with the optional SoundPax, or check out our hip live-instrument SoundTrax CD.

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

SKU: AP.46347

Composed by James Pierpont. Arranged by Alan Billingsley. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Secular; Winter. CD. Alfred Music #00-46347. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46347).

UPC: 038081527260. English.

This fresh take on the ever-popular winter song could have been called Jazzy Jingle Bells! After a suspenseful introduction, syncopated rhythms and tight vocal harmonies permeate the remainder of this swingin' arrangement. Use the optional horns and rhythm SoundTrax CD or play the SoundPax parts with your live jazz band. A powerhouse spotlight selection!

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

SKU: AP.47013

(And Watch Me Bounce). Composed by Don George and Duke Ellington. Arranged by Mark Hayes. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Great American Songbook; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-47013. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47013).

UPC: 038081536620. English.

This Duke Ellington number was featured in Sophisticated Ladies, the musical revue celebrating the life and music of the great bandleader. A slinky bass accompanies some sassy vocals in the intro just before this swingin' setting grows into full-blown jazz. Syncopated horn licks and a tight rhythm section provide some sizzle on the optional SoundTrax CD and SoundPax.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.267415

Jazz Chorals. CD. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.267415).

UPC: 888680734169. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

The ground breaking vocal jazz ensemble Lambert, Hendricks & Ross laid the groundwork for all the vocal jazz groups that have followed. Often using their voices like instruments and inventing Vocalese, they are examples of what can be accomplished with the voice. This arrangement swings hard and updates the harmonies making it a great bridge between what was and what is.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48497

Composed by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Ira Gershwin. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Form: Medley. Broadway; Great American Songbook; Secular; Standard. CD. Alfred Music #00-48497. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48497).

UPC: 038081553207. English.

A delectable duo of old-school Broadway tunes from three masters of American musical theater: the Gershswins and Cole Porter. Enjoy playful lyrics and sweet jazz harmonies in combination with a truly swingin' accompaniment, also available as SoundTrax or rhythm section SoundPax. 'S Wonderful, indeed!

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.