'Alfred Choral Designs' - Chorkompositionen mit dem besonderen Etwas

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...

An artful setting of the familiar 'Gloria' text, which features infections rhythms, layered melody lines, and fantastic optional percussion parts . . . all in a minor key. Effective as a processional,...

A strong choral statement that begins in C minor, builds, and finishes powerfully with a jubilant ending in E-flat major. Great contemporary writing, accessible for today's choirs. One of Jay Althouse...

A one-octave melody, imitative textures, independent vocal parts, and an accessible Latin text make this an ideal selection for developing choirs. Emphasize pure vowels and legato phrasing to highligh...

Zeitgemäße Chorharmonien und eine treibende Klavierbegleitung sind die Markenzeichen dieser überschwänglichen Vertonung des zeitlosen lateinischen Textes. Ein englischsprachiger Legato-Abschnitt in de...

Erleben Sie den Weihnachts-Klassiker „Jingle Bells“ in einem völlig neuen, mitreißenden Gewand! Im genialen „Jingle Bells Rondo“ verschmilzt die beliebte Festtagsmelodie auf humorvolle und virtuose We...

Singers have long cherished this staple of the solo repertoire, and now it is beautifully set for choral groups of any size. Teach all of the same lessons you learned from your favorite vocal instruct...

Dein Lied ist mein ganzes Herz. Die schöne Metapher beschreibt einen geliebten Menschen als ein Lied mit Eigenschaften wie Hoffnung, Heilung, Lachen und Liebe. Mark Burrows ehrt seine Tochter anlässli...

When considering various winter holidays, what is the common thread? 'A candle and a song.' Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally. Mark's delicate mel...

Die wunderschöne Barockmelodie von William Boyce wird unisono vorgestellt und dann als Kanon in diesem zugänglichen Meisterwerk gesungen. Neu verfasste weltliche Texte dienen als Einladung, "deine Sti...

Victor's arrangement of this gentle nativity carol from Spain is sung entirely in the original language (a pronunciation and translation are included). This sensitive treatment captures the lullaby mo...

You better hurry! You don't want to miss this infectious original Christmas spiritual that captures all the energy and excitement surrounding the baby's birth. A winner in any voicing, for school or c...

This expressive original carol will take your breath away and bring out the very best in your choir. One Latin phrase provides an elegant refrain in this distinctive selection for Christmas concerts a...

Mit diesem Weihnachtslied aus Costa Rica bringen Sie ein wenig karibisches Flair in Ihr diesjähriges Weihnachtskonzert. Ein Percussion-Ostinato sorgt neben den synkopierten Strophen für zusätzliche Be...

Eine starke Quinte im Klavier steht für die Kälte in der Luft und umrahmt den Beginn dieser gefühlvollen Vertonung des beliebten Gedichts von Rachel Field. Nuancierte Dynamik, Tempi und Phrasierung la...

Die schönste Paarung von Melodien, die wir seit Jahren gehört haben: The First Noel und Pachelbels berühmter Kanon in D. Es funktioniert! In der Tat ist die Verflechtung dieser beiden zeitlosen Werke...

Sung in unison, two, three, and eventually four-part round, this beautiful melody was penned by sixteenth century master of polyphony Thomas Tallis. An excellent teaching piece, the lyrical tune (set...

Sung in unison, two, three, and eventually four-part round, this beautiful melody was penned by sixteenth century master of polyphony Thomas Tallis. An excellent teaching piece, the lyrical tune (set...

It's 'Jingle Bells'. . . it's The Nutcracker . . . it's great fun . . . it's 'Nutcracker Jingles! ' Festive frivolity abounds in this clever medley combining a favorite winter carol with the tunes fro...

This holiday song is like no other, celebrating the age-old tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. The gentle pop ballad style lends itself well to the warm 'friends and family' sentiment, and th...

This haunting minor-key original combines images of frosty winter with memories of the very first Christmas. 'Child is born, the angels call, 'peace on earth, goodwill to all'.' Perfect for school or...

This artistic setting features a text adapted from Rossetti's reverent 'Before the Paling of the Stars.' A haunting melodic theme sets the tone for this minor-mode gem, which could be considered a con...

A holiday medley containing three cherished Baroque masterworks woven together in a festive musical celebration of the season. Showcase your entire music department on Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel by com...

This sparkling contemporary carol in 5/4 time is a fresh addition to any winter program! Features an evocative text that speaks to special sights, sounds, and feelings of the holidays. Choirs will fin...

Changing meters of 10/8 and 6/8 are sure to grab your attention in this contemporary Christmas choral. Rhythmic four-part voices sing mostly in Latin (with occasional 'joy to the world' interjections)...