Alfred New Directions Choral Series

A captivating chant opens this a cappella arrangement of the Nigerian Christmas carol, before breaking into a joyous, rhythmic celebration. This well-voiced adaptation allows even developing groups to...

Expressive legato vocal lines are set to Henry Van Dyke's powerful poem about the need for balance in all things. A flowing piano accompaniment provides harmonic support, while the voices remain indep...

Expressive legato vocal lines are set to Henry Van Dyke's powerful poem about the need for balance in all things. A flowing piano accompaniment provides harmonic support, while the voices remain indep...

Pensive and poignant, the poem describes nature's response to war. Haunting and harmonic, the music captures the ear. A perfect marriage of words and music, appropriate for developing choirs as well a...

Pensive and poignant, the poem describes nature's response to war. Haunting and harmonic, the music captures the ear. A perfect marriage of words and music, appropriate for developing choirs as well a...

Though most of the piece is in English, a brief Latin phrase provides the framework for this pensive meditation on the world of music and sound that surrounds us. The gentle ebb and flow of tempo allo...

Though most of the piece is in English, a brief Latin phrase provides the framework for this pensive meditation on the world of music and sound that surrounds us. The gentle ebb and flow of tempo allo...

Practical, timeless advice abounds in this jaunty contemporary choral with texts lifted from Renaissance-era poetry and a translation of ancient verse. The opening melody winds around the tonic triad...

Practical, timeless advice abounds in this jaunty contemporary choral with texts lifted from Renaissance-era poetry and a translation of ancient verse. The opening melody winds around the tonic triad...

Das Gedicht von Walter de la Mare ist ein fantastisches Beispiel für die Vorstellungskraft der Romantik, und das umso mehr, wenn es mit dieser herrlich eindringlichen Musik kombiniert wird. Eine zarte...

Wow! A fast swing intro punctuated by piano, bass, drums, and finger snaps leads into a jazzy arrangement of the traditional spiritual unlike any you've ever heard. The excitement grabs your ear right...

Wow! A fast swing intro punctuated by piano, bass, drums, and finger snaps leads into a jazzy arrangement of the traditional spiritual unlike any you've ever heard. The excitement grabs your ear right...

Over 100 years after his death, this beloved text from Folliott S. Pierpoint lives on in a gorgeous new choral setting. Greg Gilpin's artistry and skill shine through as each voice part takes a turn w...

Mit diesem traditionellen hawaiianischen Gesang forderten die Bootsbauer die Leute in den Bergen auf, Bäume zum Kanubau ans Meer zu bringen. Ruth Morris Gray hat diesen 'Work-Song' in einen fröhlichen...

Mit diesem traditionellen hawaiianischen Gesang forderten die Bootsbauer die Leute in den Bergen auf, Bäume zum Kanubau ans Meer zu bringen. Ruth Morris Gray hat diesen 'Work-Song' in einen fröhlichen...

Caccini's haunting melody has been recorded by everyone from Charlotte Church to Andrea Bocelli and no wonder: it's simply gorgeous. Now available for SSA groups, this tasteful arrangement allows the...

A fluid piano accompaniment imitates the motion of a tempestuous sea as legato voices ride above. The contour of the melody and the depth of the text create a beautiful marriage of music and words. In...

Stephanie Mabeys aufmunternde Texte fordern jeden von uns auf, seinen eigenen Platz in der Sinfonie des Lebens zu bedenken. Eine wunderschöne Klavierbegleitung unterstützt die mitreißenden Gesangspart...

Jay Althouse sagte uns, dass er Marta Keens HOMEWARD BOUND für eines der besten Stücke hält, die er je arrangiert hat. Und wir denken, es könnte eines von Jays besten Arrangements sein. Die eindringli...

Here's an inspiring patriotic number ideal for any age choir. The march-like tempo drives the melody, and the text is crystal clear: 'America, we will always stand up for you. ' The optional SoundPax...

We think this is the finest arrangement we've heard of the patriotic work that many believe should be our national anthem. Mark Hayes' arrangement uses fresh, new harmonies and is thoroughly inspirati...

We think this is the finest arrangement we've heard of the patriotic work that many believe should be our national anthem. Mark Hayes' arrangement uses fresh, new harmonies and is thoroughly inspirati...

An original, flowing ballad with a text about life, 'moving forward like a river running free'. Simple part writing in all voicings. The haunting opening and closing may be sung by a soloist or solois...

A lovely, melodic, flowing balld from the talented pen of Carl Strommen. No surprises, just simple yet effective choral writing. Text is both tender and touching. Easy piano accompaniment. Directors o...