'Alfred Choral Designs' - Chorkompositionen mit dem besonderen Etwas

A symbolic ascending fifth opens the main melodic idea in this bright original for Christmas. Taking inspiration from 'Angels We Have Heard on High,' the chorus moves in a new harmonic direction, whil...

Written in a 1940s swing style, this choral confection will get your singers right in the sweet tooth! Chock full of accessible harmonies with lots of built-in repetition, plus a fun-filled spoken wor...

An easily-sung pentatonic melody, a text rich in imagery, and a supportive piano part make this soothing song an ideal selection for beginning choirs. The patterning of the optional bell, triangle, an...

This high-energy original Christmas spiritual is not to be missed! A driving gospel chorus alternates with contrasting verses, then a quote from 'Angels We Have Heard on High' introduces a lively, han...

This swingin' arrangement gives the old favorite children's song a fantastic update! Jazzy rhythms and hip harmonies abound in the accompaniment, while the vocal parts remain simple and accessible for...

Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of 'America' are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from 'America the Beautiful' also appears as...

What better way for your developing choir to spread holiday cheer than a partner song arrangement of a favorite Christmas carol? Terrific writing for those who are just learning to sing in harmony, so...

You know this Christmas carol, but you've never heard it like this before! Alan Billingsley's contemporary interpretation brings the traditional tune up to date. The SATB voicing sounds great a cappel...

PianoTrax 8 CD contains accompaniment tracks for the following 26 choral publications: Abendlied * Brothers in Song * Call Me Friend * Count the Stars * The Flu Fugue * The Glendy Burk * I Can See the...

Recorded by over 500 artists such as Kenny Rogers & Wynonna Judd, Natalie Cole, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, and Pentatonix, this tender Christmas ballad is considered a modern classic. Appropriate f...

Bossa nova (Portuguese for 'new trend') is a musical genre that began in Brazil in the 1950s. The combination of samba rhythms, jazz sonorities, and lyrical melodies created a new, sophisticated style...

This change-of-pace charmer recreates the conversation between a pair of birds as they observe children singing. The birds consider what the sounds are, why the sounds are made, and most importantly,...

This playful arrangement of a Nicaraguan folk song encapsulates a broader message of diversity and inclusion across the world - because 'all the nations like bananas!' Just a little Spanish, but a lot...

Sung ostinatos join one by one in the opening of this rhythmic arrangement of the authentic Ghanaian folk song. Unison lines, block triads, and a reset of the dynamics in the choral bridge are a blast...

A spry and enchanting adaptation of Edvard Grieg's magical piano solo, this choral arrangement conjures up heaps of holiday cheer with its clever lyrics and jaunty classical feel. Festive and fun!

Get on board with this lively partner song adaptation of the well-known traditional spiritual! Featuring easy-to-sing countermelodies for both the verse and chorus, it's a snap to put together and an...

Three traditional carols are tastefully arranged and tied together with Pachelbel's enduring canon. Optionally, choir members may play sleigh bells during the interludes between 'Jingle Bells,' to 'De...

This haunting Scottish folk song tells the story of a long-forgotten rebellion against the British with a beautiful text by Robert Louis Stevenson. It's both touching and dramatic, as unison passages...

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...

Feel the excitement that comes with the first flakes of the year. A bright, cheery, Broadway-style melody is echoed back and forth in this sure-to-be-a-hit show tune. Pair with choreography from the W...

This contemporary spiritual boasts a rich history as a song of liberation and has been dubbed the 'Black American National Anthem.' Greg's tour-de-force arrangement opens with a powerful unison before...

Attention Orff educators! A pentatonic melody is sung in unison then echoed from part to part. Simple body percussion further engages students and ensures a kinesthetic rhythm experience. The ostinato...

This tongue-in-cheek selection for developing choirs is guaranteed to turn some frowns upside down! Logical melodies, harmonies, and counterlines allow students to quickly get to the quirky, ironic po...

A patriotic fantasy for choir and band, this soaring rendition of 'America, the Beautiful' is a crowning jewel for choral or combined concerts. Sturdy and proud, it features many unison and two-part v...

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...