Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.300460

Composed by Irving Berlin. Arranged by Paris Rutherford. Jazz Chorals. Standards, Swing, Vocal Jazz. CD. Duration 195 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.300460).

UPC: 888680961800. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

Irving Berlin was ever the optimist and Blue Skies may be his most up-beat lyric ever. Combined with the easy swing setting by Paris Rutherford and this is a feel good anthem. Your kids will love singing this and your audience will love listening. An easy ensemble scat section offers the architecture for solo scat singing if desired. Vocal ranges are moderate and perfect for the developing jazz choir.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.285385

Vocal Jazz Series. Composed by Jean Thielemans and Norman Gimbel. Arranged by Paris Rutherford. Jazz Chorals. Blues, Classics, Jazz, Jazz Waltz, Show Choir, Standards, Vocal Jazz. CD. Duration 200 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.285385).

UPC: 888680889036. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

With a melody written by the legendary harmonica player Toots Thielemans, this jazz standard has been covered by 100s of musicians. This arrangement begins simply and purely allowing your jazz choir to establish a groove. A sample scat solo is offered as a beginning point with solid choral underpinning for support. A final time through verse and chorus offers very contemporary jazz harmonies voiced in a way that will ensure success.

A Practical Approach to Teaching Pitch and Rhythm. By Linda Rann. (Showtrax CD). Expressive Art (Choral). CD only. Size 5x5 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

A Practical Approach to Teaching Pitch and Rhythm. By Linda Rann. (Showtrax CD). Expressive Art (Choral). CD only. Published by Hal Leonard.

(12 Contemporary Settings of Favorites from the Great American Songbook for Solo Voice and Piano (Low Voice)). Arranged by Jay Althouse. For Medium Low Voice. Vocal Collection. CD

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48328

Composed by David Lantz. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Jazz; Novelty; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48328. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48328).

UPC: 038081551517. English.

Some days, you just gotta sing the blues---even in the chorus room! This tongue-in-cheek chart is a great tool for teaching jazz style. Extensive instructions for optional scat singing (on pentatonic and blues scales) provide a framework for vocal improvisation. If you've got a rhythm section handy, be sure to check out the optional SoundPax!

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

SKU: AP.47671

Arranged by Matt Podd. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional. CD. Alfred Music #00-47671. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47671).

UPC: 038081543642. English. Traditional Carol.

It's a high-energy, gospel-infused take on one of the most treasured Christmas carols of all time. Riveting rhythmic syncopation, triadic choral harmonies that climb in inversion, and plenty of melodic blue notes all add up to . . . well, sheer joy! Your piano player really gets to show off on the fully notated riff-like accompaniment. Plus, you can download free bass and drumset parts for the full effect. Not to be missed!

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.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.295240

By Elvis Presley. Arranged by Alan Billingsley. Jazz Chorals. Doo-Wop, Pop, Show Choir, Sixties. CD. Duration 165 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.295240).

UPC: 888680946128. 5.0x5.0x0.169 inches.

Featured in the 1961 Elvis film Blue Hawaii, as well as the recording of the same name, this timeless song is set here in a Doo-wop style. Perform a cappella (with vocal percussion) or with the optional piano or CD tracks.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.155274

Arranged by Roger Emerson. Choral Exploration. Oldies, Swing, Vocal Jazz. CD. Duration 190 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.155274).

UPC: 888680105303. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

With lyrics that throwback to an earlier era, this Neal Hefti/Bobby Troup song will be sung by today's women with an ironic tone in this bluesy, swingy setting. Accessible to beginning SSA jazz ensembles, your group will build great performance skills.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48918

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48918. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48918).

UPC: 038081562421. English. American Folk Song.

All aboard for a bouncy rendition of the authentic American train song, a song that has been recorded by many folk artists through the generations. The largely pentatonic tune truly chugs along and includes a few blue notes, adding to the fun. Greg's perky arrangement offers independent voice parts, engaging rhythmic counterpoint, and even a few vocal train whistles---woo woo! No matter which voicing suits your group, be sure to consider adding choreography (available free online), and the toe-tapping SoundTrax accompaniment.

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.

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

Choir

SKU: AP.48411

Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual; Traditional. CD. Alfred Music #00-48411. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48411).

UPC: 038081552347. English. Traditional Spiritual.

A bluesy rhythmic motive stacks up across voices, creating a compelling introduction and scattered interludes for this hip interpretation of the African-American spiritual. Call-and-response verses give individual sections a chance to shine, and a brief descant plus some optional divisi add that final flourish. A great teaching piece for 2- and 3-part choirs.

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.48939

Composed by The Surfaris. Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Classic Pop; Radio; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48939. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48939).

UPC: 038081562636. English.

You'll recognize the iconic Surfaris drum solo right from the start! This fun in the sun, ultimate surf rock song is newly set with beach party lyrics plus a few ba-da-ba vocables. The twelve-bar blues form is remarkably easy to learn, so you'll have plenty of time to dive into the notated choreography, add some themed costumes, or decorate the stage with colorful props. Not sure who's gonna love it more, the kids or the parents! Hahahaha, wipe out!

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: LO.99-2636L

Composed by Craig Curry. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Ascension, General, Trinity Sunday. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/2636L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-2636L).

UPC: 000308124125.

Craig Curry has transformed the traditional hymn All Creatures of Our God and King into a fresh anthem for today's choirs in this relaxed rhythm and blues arrangement. With accessible vocal parts and an outstanding arrangement for instrumental ensemble and rhythm section, this new setting surely will bring sparkle into a classic.

Choir; rhythm

SKU: HP.C5477C

Composed by Jack Schrader. Spirituals & Gospel, Hymntune, Commemoration, General Worship, Trust & Unity, Worship, Sacred. Performance/Accompaniment CD. Hope Publishing Company #C5477C. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C5477C).

UPC: 763628954772. Psalms 100:1-5, Psalms 150:1-6, Isaiah 6:3, Acts 2:41-47, Romans 8:12-17.

Original anthem Set in a mildly blues-gospel style, this original anthem by Jack Schrader celebrates the dynamics and joys of corporate worship. The chorus is a quote from Phoebe Knapp and Fanny Crosby's Blessed Assurance, and before the tempo kicks back in for the big climax, there is a moment of prayerful worship and devotion. Rhythm parts include: Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Kit, Synthesizer, and B3 Organ.