'Alfred Choral Designs' - Chorkompositionen mit dem besonderen Etwas

The traditional strains of ''Deck the Hall'' are set in a lilting 6/8 tempo and echoed from part to part in this festive arrangement. Features an original polyphonic ''fa-la-la-la'' sequence and a del...

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...

It's the familiar 'Il Est Né' sung in English, arranged in a French consort style. Open choral harmonies and accumulating counterlines add to the effect and further the festivity.

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 be...

A haunting minor-key melody overlaps to create a textured canon in this reflective selection for the holidays. The evocative text depicts the warmth of Hanukkah candles in contrast to the chill of win...

This fast-paced medley (four and a half minutes in length) sparkles with pizzazz and holiday cheer. Familiar carols are expertly arranged and assembled, creating a perky, high-spirited showstopper tha...

Let me paint a picture... Here's a unique and poetic seasonal ballad, describing all we wish for in December - a season of hope, peace, promise, and faith.

Let me paint a picture... Here's a unique and poetic seasonal ballad, describing all we wish for in December - a season of hope, peace, promise, and faith.

It's fun, it's festive, it's 'Jingle Bells' combined with 'Chopsticks!' You've heard it plucked out on your classroom piano many times, but never like this. A unique pairing that's a quick-learn for t...

A little bit vaudeville, a little bit country, this zany novelty number is a hoot! You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen? Well, this isn't about those guys, it's actually about their wacky...

How often do we find a warm ballad written especially for Hanukkah? No boom-chicks here, and no minor key either, just a tender heartfelt message of family and tradition. Incorporates a contemporary s...

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...

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...

Choirs of any size will sound full on this jubilant fanfare with Christmas carol appeal. The inclusion of 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' elevates the holiday cheer, and an optional brass and percussi...

Santa Claus has never sounded funkier! Hip and hot, it's hard to believe this is a carol from the 1800s. Designed for choirs of any age to bring the house down as they sing (and maybe dance) this perk...

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 an international flair to your holiday program with this joyous medley of four French carols. An IPA pronunciation guide is included for the few foreign words, and a festive concert band accompa...

This fresh arrangement treats the traditional English carol like a contemporary theater piece. You may recognize the words and the tune, but you'll hear the meaning for the very first time, and Longfe...

Get out your bobby socks and saddle shoes for this 1950s-style reimagining of 'Deck the Hall' with a brand new melody. The classic doo-wop harmonies and rock 'n' roll groove are easy to grasp and sure...

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 hilarious send-up spoofs the usual gifts presented in the well-known song: 'Eight ugly sweaters, seven pink flamingos, six Hawaiian shirts.' The parody text provides lots of laughs, while the eve...

Two carols in one! A rhythmic pattern in the accompaniment introduces an ostinato in the lower voices and lays the groundwork for the tuneful German carol, which bookends glorious strains from another...

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...

It's a Christmas carol time machine - start with a 1940s 'Saint Nick' and 50s 'Deck the Hall,' add 'Up on the Housetop' 60s-style and disco 'Jingle Bells,' then top it off with a 1980s 'We Wish You a...