Arranged by Michael Scott. Traditional African Folk Song. For Choir. (2-Part, accompanied). Choral Octavo. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choir Secular (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.48908

Composed by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-48908. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48908).

UPC: 038081562322. English.

This darling little charmer reads like step-by-step instructions for assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Andy's writing provides the perfect lesson plan to teach part-singing: Part II sings an eight-bar melody, Part I sings their complementary eight bars, the two combine, we add some simple parallel harmony on the refrain, and voilà! Teachers will thoroughly appreciate the easy-to-play piano part and compact vocal ranges (no one sings higher or lower than a D). In a surprise, not-so-hidden message, the lyrics explain that the pieces are scattered, not broken, and though they have come apart, when they fit back together, we'll have a wonderful work of art. It's a double metaphor about points of view, or voice parts, coming together.

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.

2-part Choir, keyboard accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-008772

Composed by Michael A. Perza. OT 25 Year C. Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. GIA Publications #008772. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008772).

UPC: 641151087726.

Micha el has a flair for writing attractive choral pieces with immediate appeal for both performer and listener. In this adaptation of Psalm 113, Michael has shaped an easy-to-learn two-part texture employing compelling harmonies and rhythmic imitation.