Choir (Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.49651

Composed by Sally K. Albrecht. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-49651. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49651).

UPC: 038081567389. English.

Stacked vocal lines and counterpoint handclaps sound (and look) stunning! Each voice part introduces its own independent melody with claps, until everything combines in joyful polyphony. Some chordal singing and a call-and-response section provide contrast before an energized reprise leads to the brilliant final flourish. A remarkably effective concert/contest feature, newly available for SSAA groups.

Choral (SSAA Choir)

SKU: HL.1311460

Composed by Anthony Bernarducci. Gentry Publications. Concert, Poetry. Octavo. Gentry Publications #JG2612. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1311460).

UPC: 196288177340. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

Langston Hughes' poem is set for choir and piano exceptionally well by composer Anthony Bernarducci. The composer says, â??When beginning to set this short yet powerful poem, it became clear to me that each stanza had its own character contributing to the overall message.â? For this reason, he set the music in a similar fashion. Each stanza has its own musical independence, but also deliberate 'connective tissue' to join the sections together. The text speaks a message of the strength of inner power. While the choir introduces the text, the cello plays a melody similar to the opening vocal solo meant to portray that our strength is always within us even in the moments of darkness. Masterfully written, this piece will be an impactful addition to your concert programming.

Choir Secular (Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.48865

Composed by David Lantz. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48865. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48865).

UPC: 038081561899. English.

Winter programming at its finest! A rare find for four-part mixed or treble choirs. This original poetic text recounts the sheer beauty of snowflakes floating to earth in a winter paradise. A gently lilting tempo, the ebb and flow of a graceful melody, and some closely spaced cluster chords create an artistic soundscape that will challenge and engage even the most accomplished choristers. Outstanding performances are the result of outstanding rehearsals, and this piece contains the depth for both. Nature, not to be outdone, leaves one and all . . . spellbound.

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 (Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.46979

Composed by Greg Gilpin. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46979. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46979).

UPC: 038081536286. English. Words by Folliott S. Pierpoint.

Over 100 years after his death, this beloved text from Folliott S. Pierpoint lives on in a gorgeous new choral setting. Greg Gilpin's artistry and skill shine through as each voice part takes a turn with the long legato melody and warm harmonies envelop the ear. An optional flute obbligato is available free online.

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 (Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.47521

Composed by Jay Althouse. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-47521. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47521).

UPC: 038081542140. English.

A hushed a cappella opening in rich harmony immediately captures the ear. The flowing piano joins just before two brief optional solos introduce the beloved nightingale and her tuneful melody. Expressive singing and vocal artistry are encouraged by the gentle ebb and flow of tempo.

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 (SSAA Choir)

SKU: HL.158720

This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Pavane Choral. Female Voices, Concert, Poetry. Octavo. 1559. 12 pages. Pavane Publishing #P1559. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.158720).

UPC: 888680614188. 6.75x10.5 inches. Czech. Sara Teasdale/Kevin Memley.

Several superb settings of this moving poem by Sara Teasdale precede this one, but Kevin Memley has earned the reputation to take us somewhere new, even with classic texts. Premiered at the ACDA Western Convention, this SSAA setting with piano is entirely new and gratifying. Always melodic and harmonically fulfilling, this new setting works best for advanced high school, college and community treble choirs. Medium.

Choir Secular (Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.48860

Composed by English words, Horace Heidt, Maria Grever, and adaptation by Raymond Leveen. Arranged by Raul Dominguez. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Lawson-Gould. Multicultural; Secular; World. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48860. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48860).

UPC: 038081561844. Spanish.

Written by Mexico's first well-known female composer, María Grever, this vals Mexicano (Mexican waltz) makes a charming a cappella work for outstanding choirs. The textured setting offers well-conceived choral parts throughout, sometimes using lower voices to provide a dance-like underscore for the lilting melody. A full translation and pronunciation notes aid in the understanding and mastery of an entirely Spanish text, which recounts a story of new love. Feature an agile soprano on the jaunty descant near the end.

SSAA choir

SKU: BP.2149

Composed by Craig Courtney. Arranged by Craig Courtney. Sacred octavos. Sacred. Octavo. Beckenhorst Press #2149. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.2149).

Printed product.

The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting until the two become one in spirit and understanding. The move from earth to heaven is flawless. The music is deep; the text rich and profound. The melody line moves to harmony and back again until it finally finds a resting place in the sight and sound of eternity . . . making heaven a heaven. Glorious! Scored for SATB choir and piano with optional string quartet or orchestra parts available. Also available for SSAA and TTBB.

Choral (SSAA a cappella)

SKU: HL.50600370

Composed by Kirke Mechem. Choral. Concert, Festival. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 300 seconds. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50600370).

ISBN 9781495046728. UPC: 888680089566. 6.75x10.5x0.028 inches.

With a text by the composer, this is a delightful kaleidoscope of musical snippets that highlight the joys of choral singing! Melody, harmony, counterpoint, we can sing ANYTHING! Ta-dah!

Arranged by Mark Hayes. For Opt. Flute and Percussion. (SSAA). Choral Octavo. Level: Level 3 (grade L3). Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

SSAA choir

SKU: CA.964200

No. 1 from Three Marian Motets. Composed by Ko Matsushita. Contemporary Choir Music. Sacred vocal music, Advent, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary. Full score. Carus Verlag #CV 09.642/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.964200).

ISBN 9790007143510. Text language: Latin.

Matsushita's composition draws on elements of the Gregorian antiphon. It begins in unison Gregorian chant, as was typical of Renaissance motets, and the beginning of new lines of text are also derived from Gregorian material. Matsushita juxtaposes a syllabic, rhythmic declamation with this melody, constantly alternating bars with even and odd numbers of beats, the octave C' - C'' constantly repeated by the outer parts and leading towards the climax at the text nomen Jesu. After ascending D major arpeggios, the central word Jesu radiates into F sharp major, the following repetition in the compass of an octave on C is more tranquil, ending peacefully with an F major chord, ppp.

Choral (SSAA Choir)

SKU: HL.232830

This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Pavane Choral. Festival, Concert. Octavo. 1563. 8 pages. Pavane Publishing #P1563. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.232830).

UPC: 888680679255. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Rachmaninof f knew how to make a melody turn and stretch and draw the listener in to its flow. This arrangement for treble choir lets the voices carry the famous tune, sharing in harmony or even moving into counterpoint at times. Veteran pianist Jan Sanborn supplied her expertise to the piano accompaniment. A great concert choice for treble choirs of all ages. Easy to medium in difficulty.