'Alfred Choral Designs' - Chorkompositionen mit dem besonderen Etwas

The first day after Christmas my true love and I had a fight! This humorous spoof addresses the use and disposal of those twelve famous gifts. Introducing new voicings and a professionally recorded So...

The charming 'd'una ro ro ro' Catalan carol is given special significance in this Mark Hayes treatment. An unhurried tempo and a full choral harmonization reveal the symbolic nature of the Catalan or...

A charming original carol that tells the tale of a young tower bell-ringer. The rise and fall of the 6/8 meter evokes images of swinging bells, and the fully-harmonized 'Noel' choruses bring to mind m...

The traditional 'Greensleeves' tune seasoned with a dash of the Renaissance and a generous sprinkling of rhythmic whimsy. This intriguing arrangement is set lightly in compound meter, alternating betw...

Let the gospel sounds of this original Christmas spiritual lift you up! Syncopated rhythms and developed harmonies come naturally and fit the style. Snippets from familiar carols appear throughout, ad...

Let the gospel sounds of this original Christmas spiritual lift you up! Syncopated rhythms and developed harmonies come naturally and fit the style. Snippets from familiar carols appear throughout, ad...

As brilliant as the Christmas star itself, this intriguing three-part mixed or treble piece shines. Sparkling modal harmonies dance over a shimmering 3/4 accompaniment. A verse-chorus form allows us t...

The candle is a universal symbol of peace and hope. This seasonal selection honors the tradition with its captivating music and heartwarming text. At the end, four spoken greetings embrace various hol...

Elegant. Expressive. Evocative. The poetry elicits icy images of winter; the music sends shivers up the spine. Listen closely for the voice of winter, sung by a soloist or small group, to appear halfw...

This gentle lullaby is equally appropriate for school and church, offering a nativity text and a light choral texture. Lush harmonies reflect a faint jazz influence, while ethereal words softly sing t...

Four treasured carols from Wales, England, and Ireland comprise this colorfully arranged Christmas medley (three-and-a-half minutes in length). The slow-fast-slow-fast form is carefully constructed fo...

Bring each section of the choir down a different aisle to add a theatrical element to the opening of your program and highlight the antiphonal qualities of this piece. Built upon three accessible part...

Christina Rossetti's beloved 'In the Bleak Midwinter' sings beautifully in this lovely setting for expressive choirs. The meaningful text and breathtaking music are worthy of artistic interpretation....

This little known English carol is appropriate for holiday concerts, Yuletide feasts, and madrigal performances. Evoke a Renaissance atmosphere this December, singing of wassail both a cordial greetin...

This carol coupling combines two beloved Christmas songs into one imaginative invention. A striking melodic motif opens the arrangement and whispers throughout, joining the familiar with the fresh. Ne...

A stunning treatment of the cherished English carol, incorporating familiar strains from Bach's 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring.' This adept, expansive arrangement is rewarding to sing and fully realizes...

Bring out the sentimental side of Christmas at your holiday concert this year. A touching text reminisces about many delights during this special time of year. Logical choral writing, and an unforgett...

Bring out the sentimental side of Christmas at your holiday concert this year. A touching text reminisces about many delights during this special time of year. Logical choral writing, and an unforgett...

A heartfelt holiday love letter to the memories and special feelings that come only at Christmas. This contemporary ballad boasts a light groove and memorable hook that will bring warmth in winter. In...

When clouds appear, when wise men put on their cloaks, when great leaves fall, the winter is at hand.' Comprised of lines from Shakespeare's immortal drama Richard III, the text of this haunting and e...

When clouds appear, when wise men put on their cloaks, when great leaves fall, the winter is at hand.' Comprised of lines from Shakespeare's immortal drama Richard III, the text of this haunting and e...

Mrs. Claus is ready to take center stage after years of working behind the scenes! A sassy holiday novelty for treble voices featuring solo passages that can be sung by a single 'Mrs. Claus' or divide...

A new carol for Yuletide! The merry melody, punctuated by festive 'Sing Noels' is passed through the choir, giving each section a small feature before a celebratory chorus unites the group in harmony....

Sweet harmonies and syncopated swing rhythms make for a fantastically fun arrangement of 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' that is equally appropriate for jazz, show, and concert groups. The optional SoundPax...

Sweet harmonies and syncopated swing rhythms make for a fantastically fun arrangement of 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' that is equally appropriate for jazz, show, and concert groups. The optional SoundPax...