Composed by Terri Sinclair. Kids Praise. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild (CG.CGA1497).

Composed by Jim Culver. Sacred anthem. Kids Praise. General. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild (LO.CGA1441).

Choir Sacred (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.47640

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 #00-47640. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47640).

UPC: 038081543338. 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 (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.49772

Composed by Kirby Shaw. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-49772. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49772).

UPC: 038081568591. English. Words by John Jacobson.

One part Jacobson creativity, and one part Kirby jazz. Kids will adore this chart that's not only a fresh holiday feature, but also a solid introduction to beginning scat singing. Designed with developing groups in mind, but enjoyable for any one. Perform with the swingin' SoundTrax or a live rhythm section (guitar, bass, and drumset SoundPax). As a special bonus, John's choreography is printed in the music.

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.