'Alfred Choral Designs' - Chorkompositionen mit dem besonderen Etwas

An energetic and accessible arrangement of a great African-American spiritual! A swingin' tempo and gospel chords kick-start the joy, and handclaps in the final refrain take us over the top.

Sing about angels, shepherds, wise men, the star, and 'the baby born in Bethlehem' with this spirited original for Christmas. Choirs of any age will sound their best on the gospel harmonies and catchy...

This upbeat pop-rock original has optimism and energy to spare. Singers will dig the accented groove, plentiful rhymes, and solo opportunities. A celebration of the artist within each us: 'I got the m...

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 greet...

A fun novelty piece that's been a favorite of choirs around the world for 50 years! Alfred Music proudly celebrates this anniversary with five newly-engraved voicings, a whimsical recorded accompanime...

Donald Moore's arrangement of this great American Christmas spiritual really kicks. Featuring brief solos in the verses and a gospel-style refrain that remains the same each time, this powerhouse piec...

Here's a kickin' gospel original with energy to spare. Spirited syncopations and intricate chord changes authenticate the style, and a short piano solo paves the way for a funky vocal stack that drive...

Step one: sing a familiar spiritual; step two: combine with a catchy partner melody; step three: introduce 'When the Saints Go Marching In;' and then . . . put 'em all together for an ingenious triple...

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...

Kids will love this fun partner song arrangement of a turn-of-the-century American parlor song. After crooning through the familiar melody, singers will delight in the stylized vocal slides that shape...

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...

The infectious Swahili text and stacking triadic harmonies of this joyous multicultural number will have your choir singing and dancing their way through rehearsal right into performance. A unison pre...

This brainy little piece, a collaboration by two of the industry's favorite children's writers, uses tunes from three traditional rounds to teach the names of master composers throughout music history...

Grab your shopping bag, credit card, and a handful of imaginary cash for this fun-filled holiday novelty number about a one-day shopping spree! A brief ballad introduction leads to a rockin' 60s-inspi...

This rousing triple meter choral is infused with traditional gospel harmonies, rhythms, and articulations, as the timely text conveys an urgent message for peace. The classic 'Dona Nobis Pacem' canon...

A reflection on the candle as a symbol of peace, this simple yet elegant selection is appropriate for choirs of all ages, at any time of year. The beautiful single-octave melody (from D to D) is sung...

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...

It's a whirlwind trip through a baker's dozen of beloved Christmas favorites! Quoting brief phrases from songs like 'We Three Kings,' 'Jingle Bells,' and 'The Hallelujah Chorus,' this piece cleverly w...

A Christmas classic is given a cool treatment in this new arrangement by Andy Beck. Featuring a lilting jazz waltz accompaniment and sweet choral harmonies, this is a great way to perk up your holiday...

A triumphant fanfare motive is echoed across the choir before breaking into a joyous refrain, punctuated with rhythmic handclaps. Suitable for concert, festival, and church use, this celebratory chora...

Three favorite spirituals are cleverly combined in this mini-medley. Call-and-response arranging makes for memorable interplay between voices, eventually leading to an innovative mash-up. Staging sugg...

Add some multicultural flair to holiday concerts with this lively arrangement of the Puerto Rican Christmas carol! The playful 'la la' section and syncopated verses come even more alive with the addit...

This rhythmic rendition of the traditional carol is a blast! The funky feel craves choreography (on the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video), a likely addition, as accessible writing will make note...

Here's a gorgeous setting of the text from 'Angels We Have Heard on High' that includes a beautifully arranged verse of 'Silent Night.' Featuring long legato lines, expressive phrasing, and warm chora...

Jingle Bells' mal anders! - Dieser Version liegt das berühmte 'Rondo alla Turca' von Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart zu Grunde. Ein musikalischer Spaß!