Inspired by Jon
Batiste for the movie
Soul. Composed
by Curtis Mayfield.
Arranged by Robert T.
Gibson. Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Alfred Pop Choral Series.
Movie; Pop; Radio;
Secular. Choral Octavo.
16 pages. Alfred Music
#00-48963. Published by
Alfred Music (AP.48963).
UPC: 038081562872.
English.
Jon
Batiste's cover for
Pixar's Soul brings this
feel-good Curtis Mayfield
song to a whole new
generation. Built on a
soulful groove, jazzy
twists, and and upbeat
vibe, it's everywhere!
First made famous by The
Impressions, a 60s group
of which Mayfield was a
member, this happy hit
has stood the test of
time, recorded by many
diverse artists over the
years. The arranger adds
his own authentic touch
with some gospel
inflections and
interjections. It's all
right, have a good time,
'cause it's all
right!
Composed by Bill Gaither. Arranged by Lloyd Larson. Fred Bock Publications. ...(+)
Composed by Bill Gaither.
Arranged by Lloyd Larson.
Fred Bock Publications.
Easter. Octavo. 12 pages.
Fred Bock Music Company
#BG2676. Published by
Fred
Bock Music Company
Because He Lives Chorale 3 parties SAB [Octavo] Hope Publishing Company
By Gloria; William Gaither. Arranged by Jack Schrader. (SAB or Three-Part). Fun...(+)
By Gloria; William
Gaither. Arranged by Jack
Schrader. (SAB or
Three-Part). Funeral and
Sacred. Print Music
Single (SAB). 8 pages.
Published by Hope
Publishing Company.
Choral SAB chorus, piano SKU: CF.CM9731 From Requiem, Op 45. Compo...(+)
Choral SAB chorus, piano
SKU: CF.CM9731
From Requiem, Op
45. Composed by
Johannes Brahms. Arranged
by Russell L. Robinson.
20 pages. Duration 5:30.
Carl Fischer Music
#CM9731. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CM9731).
ISBN
9781491161111. UPC:
680160919703. Key: C
major.
English.
Johannes
Brahms, born May 7, 1833
in Hamburg, Germany and
died April 3, 1897 in
Vienna where he lived
most of his life. Brahms
is one of the most famous
composers of the Romantic
period (1830-1920)
although his music has
many elements of the
Classical period (1750 to
1830) as he followed many
of the practices of
Classical composers
Haydn, Mozart and
Beethoven. In addition to
being a composer, he was
also well-known as a
pianist and conductor.
Brahms began writing the
Requiem (also known as
the German Requiem, Opus
45) soon after his mother
died in February 1865
which caused him great
grief. In April of that
year, he completed the
first, second and fourth
movements and completed
the rest of the seven
movements in May of 1868.
How Lovely is Thy
Dwelling Place (Wie
Lieblich sind Deine
Wohnungen) was the fourth
movement of his seven
movement work.
Originally written for
SATB voices in E-flat
major, this seamlessly
similar arrangement for
SAB voices, now in C
major, affords all voices
comfortable ranges.
Although, it is
approximately 5 minutes
and 30 seconds in length,
it is perceived to be
much shorter because of
the contrasting stylistic
sections within the work.
How Lovely is Thy
Dwelling Place is one of
the most beautiful choral
pieces by Brahms, perhaps
in the entire Romantic
period. Although
Brahms wrote the original
piano reduction, in this
edition, it has been made
more accessible for
pianists with a wide
range of skills. Pay
close attention to the
dynamic markings
throughout the piece,
making them apparent to
the voices, conductor,
and audience. I hope you
enjoy singing this
beautiful and timeless
piece by Johannes Brahms!
Russell Robinson,
Arranger
 . Johannes
Brahms, born May 7, 1833
in Hamburg, Germany and
died April 3, 1897 in
Vienna where he lived
most of his life. Brahms
is one of the most famous
composers of the Romantic
period (1830-1920)
although his music has
many elements of the
Classical period (1750 to
1830) as he followed many
of the practices of
Classical composers
Haydn, Mozart and
Beethoven. In
addition to being a
composer, he was also
well-known as a pianist
and conductor. Brahms
began writing the Requiem
(also known as the German
Requiem, Opus 45) soon
after his mother died in
February 1865 which
caused him great
grief. In April of
that year, he completed
the first, second and
fourth movements and
completed the rest of the
seven movements in May of
1868. How Lovely is
Thy Dwelling Place (Wie
Lieblich sind Deine
Wohnungen) was the fourth
movement of his seven
movement
work. Originally
written for SATB voices
in E-flat major, this
seamlessly similar
arrangement for SAB
voices, now in C major,
affords all voices
comfortable ranges.
Although, it is
approximately 5 minutes
and 30 seconds in length,
it is perceived to be
much shorter because of
the contrasting stylistic
sections within the work.
How Lovely is Thy
Dwelling Place is one of
the most beautiful choral
pieces by Brahms, perhaps
in the entire Romantic
period. Although
Brahms wrote the original
piano reduction, in this
edition, it has been made
more accessible for
pianists with a wide
range of skills. Pay
close attention to the
dynamic markings
throughout the piece,
making them apparent to
the voices, conductor,
and audience.I hope you
enjoy singing this
beautiful and timeless
piece by Johannes
Brahms!Russell Robinson,
Arranger    .
A Lament Chorale 3 parties SSA, Piano Carl Fischer
Choral SSA Choir and Piano SKU: CF.CM9718 Composed by Meredith Tompkins. ...(+)
Choral SSA Choir and
Piano
SKU:
CF.CM9718
Composed by
Meredith Tompkins. 8
pages. Duration 2
minutes, 23 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CM9718.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CM9718).
ISBN 9781491160978.
UPC: 680160919574. Key: D
major. English. Manmohan
Ghose.
Manmohan
Ghose was a professor,
poet, and brilliant
scholar from Eastern
India in the late 19th
century. He was educated
in London, and was one of
the first poets
originally from India to
publish poetry in
English. A Lament is one
of his earliest published
poems; it progresses with
vivid, scenic language
from lullaby to permanent
goodbye. Much later in
life, Manmohan
experienced a series of
family tragedies that
gave him a unique
perspective on grief.
After returning to India
to mourn his father's
death and eventually the
passing of his wife, he
never again made it back
to England as he had
wished to before his own
death. The text of this
piece has been paired
with a mixolydian modal
structure and a blend of
musical elements designed
to invoke a nostalgic,
dream-like atmosphere. In
the words of the
composer: I like to think
of this piece as a
metaphorical hall of
mirrors. The original
'image' of the melody
becomes the source for
multiple echoes and
imitations that blossom
into layers of polyphonic
movement. As a nod to the
poet's birth place, notes
reminiscent of the
kan-swar grace note
technique of Hindustani
classical music add
ornamental interest to
the piano and voices.
This piece functions as
an excellent educational
introduction or further
study into the concept of
modes. When presenting
this piece to a choir,
directors may find it
helpful to identify G as
the tonal center and
follow up with an
explanation that G
mixolydian has the same
key signature as the key
of C, because it
naturally has no sharps
or flats. Manmohan
Ghose was a professor,
poet, and brilliant
scholar from Eastern
India in the late 19th
century. He was educated
in London, and was one of
the first poets
originally from India to
publish poetry in
English. “A
Lament†is one of
his earliest published
poems; it progresses with
vivid, scenic language
from lullaby to permanent
goodbye. Much later in
life, Manmohan
experienced a series of
family tragedies that
gave him a unique
perspective on grief.
After returning to India
to mourn his
father’s death and
eventually the passing of
his wife, he never again
made it back to England
as he had wished to
before his own
death. The text of
this piece has been
paired with a mixolydian
modal structure and a
blend of musical elements
designed to invoke a
nostalgic, dream-like
atmosphere. In the words
of the composer: “I
like to think of this
piece as a metaphorical
hall of mirrors. The
original
‘image’ of
the melody becomes the
source for multiple
echoes and imitations
that blossom into layers
of polyphonic
movement.†As a nod
to the poet’s
birth place, notes
reminiscent of the
kan-swar grace note
technique of Hindustani
classical music add
ornamental interest to
the piano and
voices. This piece
functions as an excellent
educational introduction
or further study into the
concept of modes. When
presenting this piece to
a choir, directors may
find it helpful to
identify G as the tonal
center and follow up with
an explanation that G
mixolydian has the same
key signature as the key
of C, because it
naturally has no sharps
or flats.
Beautiful Dreamer Chorale 3 parties SSA, Piano [Octavo] E. Henry David
Composed by Stephen Foster (1826-1864). Arranged by David Dusing. For SSA choir,...(+)
Composed by Stephen
Foster (1826-1864).
Arranged by David Dusing.
For SSA choir, Keyboard.
Octavo. 6 pages. E. Henry
David #392-02588.
Published by E. Henry
David
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
#00-47639. Published by
Alfred Music (AP.47639).
UPC: 038081543321.
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.
Just a Single Voice Chorale 3 parties SAB, Piano [Octavo] - Intermédiaire Alfred Publishing
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. For Choir. (3-Part Mixed). Choral Octavo...(+)
By Sally K. Albrecht and
Jay Althouse. For Choir.
(3-Part Mixed). Choral
Octavo.
Peace/Brotherhood. Level:
Level 3 (grade L3).
Choral Octavo. 12 pages.
Published by Alfred
Publishing.
Side by Side Chorale 3 parties SAB, Piano [Octavo] Alfred Publishing
Arranged by Jay Althouse. For Choir. (3-Part Mixed). Choral Octavo. Choral Desi...(+)
Arranged by Jay Althouse.
For Choir. (3-Part
Mixed). Choral Octavo.
Choral Designs.
Peace/Brotherhood. Choral
Octavo. 8 pages.
Published by Alfred
Publishing.
By John Jacobson. By Mac Huff and John Jacobson. Festival Choral. Ballad, Conc...(+)
By John Jacobson. By Mac
Huff
and John Jacobson.
Festival
Choral. Ballad, Concert,
Inspirational, Pop, Show
Choir. Octavo. 12 pages.
Published by Hal Leonard
Choral (SAB Choir) SKU: HL.293851 By Mumford & Sons. Arranged by Mark A. ...(+)
Choral (SAB Choir)
SKU: HL.293851
By
Mumford & Sons. Arranged
by Mark A. Brymer. Pop
Choral Series. Folk/Rock,
Light Concert, Pop, Show
Choir. Octavo. 12 pages.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.293851).
UPC:
888680939458. 6.75x10.5
inches.
“Caus
e even when there is no
star in sight, you'll
always be my only guiding
light.” This song
about love and commitment
is a huge international
hit from the British band
Mumford & Sons and it
will be a hit with your
choir. Pop style and raw
emotions are captured in
this great
arrangement.
Composed by Greg Gilpin.
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Alfred Choral Designs.
Graduation; Secular.
Choral Octavo. 16 pages.
Alfred Music #00-48924.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.48924).
UPC:
038081562483.
English.
Carefully
placed staccatos and
well-chosen chord
inversions illuminate the
gospel style of this
original anthem of hope.
It's a perfect pep talk
or pick-me-up theme song
for whenever your program
needs a lift. A solo
voice becomes a duet
before all the singers
join in and grow with
intensity. Several
ascending key changes
raise spirits, ensuring
that the uplifting
message resonates.
Everything will be
alright, everything will
be okay, 'cause I can see
a new horizon on a brand
new day. If you don't
perform with the kickin'
SoundTrax accompaniment,
be sure to add a groovin'
drummer and riffing organ
of your own. We dare you
(and your audience) not
to clap along!
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.
((All of Us)). Composed by Andy Beck. Choir Secular. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). C...(+)
((All of Us)). Composed
by Andy Beck. Choir
Secular. 3-Part Mixed
Choir (SAB). Choral
Octavo. Choral Designs.
Secular. 12 pages.
Published by Alfred Music
Oh, Watch the Stars Chorale 3 parties SSA - Facile Excelcia Music Publishing
Choral SSA chorus - early intermediate SKU: XC.SSA2103 Composed by Americ...(+)
Choral SSA chorus - early
intermediate
SKU:
XC.SSA2103
Composed
by American Folk Song.
Arranged by Greg Gilpin.
Festival. Festival.
Octavo. Excelcia Music
Publishing #SSA2103.
Published by Excelcia
Music Publishing
(XC.SSA2103).
UPC:
812598038354. 6.75 x 10.5
inches.
A simple
yet beautiful arrangement
of a lesser-known folk
song by well-known
arranger Greg Gilpin.
Because it is done by
Greg, you know it will be
accessible for all levels
of SSA choirs. The
addition of a beautiful
optional Violin part will
add even more beauty to
this setting.
(A bold meditation on conflict, communication and compromise). Composed by Eliza...(+)
(A bold meditation on
conflict, communication
and compromise). Composed
by Elizabeth Alexander.
For SSA, SAB (youth
choir), piano. Anthems,
Sacred, Secular, Jazz /
Blues / Rock. Medium.
Choral Score. Duration 4
minutes. Published by
Seafarer Press
Composed by Charles
Strouse. Arranged by Mac
Huff. Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Alfred Choral Designs.
4th of July; Patriotic;
Secular. Choral Octavo.
Alfred Music #00-46362.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.46362).
UPC:
038081527413.
English.
This
reverent work by Charles
Strouse recalls the
memories of loved ones
who gave the supreme
sacrifice for the cause
of liberty. A fitting
tribute for Memorial Day
and other patriotic
occasions in three
well-conceived voicings.
On this day . . . think
of those who walked
beside us, now no longer
there . . . let the
mystic stream of memory
fill our hearts with
pride.
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 (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed) SKU: AP.49739 From Jin...(+)
Choir Secular (SAB
choir/3-Part choir Mixed)
SKU: AP.49739
From Jingle
Jangle. Composed
by David Talbert, Davy
Nathan, and Philip
Lawrence. Arranged by
Lisa DeSpain. Performance
Music Ensemble; Single
Titles. Alfred Pop Choral
Series. Christmas; Movie;
Secular; Winter. Choral
Octavo. 20 pages. Alfred
Music #00-49739.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.49739).
UPC:
038081568263.
English.
Here's a
rhythmic modern-day
showstopper with the
heart of a timeless
classic. This spectacular
opening number from the
Netflix movie, Jingle
Jangle has unmistakable
theatrical flair---no
surprise since the movie
was originally conceived
for the stage. The
brightly optimistic
lyrics will shine at any
time of year, not just
the holidays! What I got
in my hands could be the
spark that turns it all
around . . . 'Cause all
my life I've waited for
this day. Don't miss the
impressive SoundTrax
accompaniment and a
flexible SoundPax
orchestration for rhythm
and synth. (or optional
horns).
Composed by Diane Warren.
Arranged by Alan
Billingsley. Performance
Music Ensemble; Single
Titles. Alfred Pop Choral
Series. Secular. Choral
Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred
Music #00-41887.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.41887).
UPC:
038081469676.
English.
From
Celine Dion's album Loved
Me Back to Life comes
this new ballad, perfect
for a concert or
graduation theme. Quickly
learned, with an
encouraging hook: Cause
we're all unfinished
songs, waiting for the
best part to come along .
. . we're all pictures
half drawn, we can be
anything we want.