'Alfred Choral Designs' - Chorkompositionen mit dem besonderen Etwas

A haunting, minor-mode melody is passed through the choir in this fugue treatment of an expressive psalm text. What begins as artful simplicity develops into lush polyphony. 'By the waters of Babylon,...

A solemn chant provides the compelling opening for this thrilling mixed-meter piece. Eventually the sequential melody, sung first in unison, develops into full homophonic writing. Resonant chords ring...

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...

Contemporary choral harmonies and a driving piano accompaniment are the hallmarks of this exuberant setting of the traditional Latin text. A legato English language section in the middle provides cont...

Victor Johnson liefert den ultimativen Festival-Opener mit dieser fröhlichen, gemischten Auswahl, die "klatscht in die Hände, die ganze Erde" bedeutet. Ein starkes Moll-Motiv, das in kräftigen offenen...

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...

You are not alone, love will call you home.' A theme of love and connection lies at the heart of this stunning piece with words written from father to daughter on the occasion of her graduation. The e...

Let's gather together, let's celebrate, let's sing! The action-packed main theme of this glorious original work organizes rhythmic accents into 332 subdivisions and seamlessly pivots from key to key,...

Commissioned by Texas A&M University in remembrance of a lost friend and fellow Cadet, this thought-provoking piece is designed to be a conversation starter about mental illness, depression, grief, an...

Jay Althouse told us he thought Marta Keen's HOMEWARD BOUND was one of the finest pieces he's ever arranged. And we think it might be one of Jay's best arrangements. The haunting, folk-like melody ope...

Hier ist ein beeindruckendes lateinamerikanisches Festivalwerk der Komponistin Ruth Morris Gray. Ihre fröhlich rhythmische Vertonung verwendet voll gestapelte Harmonien in einem energiegeladenen Mixed...

A hushed a cappella opening in rich harmony immediately captures the ear. The flowing piano joins just before two brief optional solos introduce the beloved nightingale and her tuneful melody. Express...

. . . that knows no hunger, where none live in fear. Inspiring. Uplifting. An important message to impart upon our children, with sensible vocal parts designed for success. 'Imagine and believe!'

This jubilant concert work includes a few common Latin phrases, accessible choral harmonies, and a refrain from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Wonderful teaching material that students will love to sing.

Die fröhlichen Texte von Victors aufregendem Gospel-Original preisen die Wunder der Musik rundherum. Befriedigende Klänge und Stimmlagen, die genau im richtigen Bereich für sich entwickelnde Sängerinn...

All sections of the choir take a turn singing the elegant melody in this harmonically rich concert work. Encourage pure vowels when pronouncing the familiar Latin text, which comes from the Mass Ordin...

An achievable thriller on a familiar Latin text! Jay Althouse's compelling mixed meter theme develops into a shimmering array of contemporary harmonies in this exciting, angular work. A reflective ada...

I can live my life on earth contented to the end, if but a few shall ... call me friend.' 'Success,' by 'people's poet' Edgar Guest is paired with a few lines from Shakespeare's 'Sonnet 50' to create...

Captivating. Adventurous. With just a hint of danger. This feisty minor key setting of William Blake's gripping poem immediately garners attention with a ferocious fanfare. Then a jaunty, detached pia...

In dieser rhythmischen Vertonung, die aus der Sicht des Winters erzählt wird, werden ruhige, klare Linien von Stimme zu Stimme wiedergegeben und mit kühlem Flüstern unterbrochen. Ein Refrain in gemisc...

Fluid vocal parts glide effortlessly over ashimmering piano accompaniment in this nature-inspired contemporary choral. Musical quotes from familiar 'river' songs are a note worthy surprise at the end....

A powerful theme song for your next concert! Open and close with this one, programming other 'music is a universal language' songs in between. A majestic fanfare introduces the stirring balladic melod...

A wonderful choice for your concert theme song, this tender choral features expressive vocal lines and a moving music text. Choirs of any age will easily achieve a quality sound, singing in the heart...

Hier ist ein beeindruckendes lateinamerikanisches Festivalwerk der Komponistin Ruth Morris Gray. Ihre fröhlich rhythmische Vertonung verwendet voll gestapelte Harmonien in einem energiegeladenen Mixed...

Der ultimative musikalische Opener/Schlusspunkt für Konzert- und Festivalprogramme! Eine melodiöse Hook und ein voller Chorgesang zollen der Kunst des Gesangs Tribut.