Alfred New Directions Choral Series

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...

Klatsche in die Hände wie ein reißender Fluss. Stomp your feet like the mighty sea. Hier ist ein rockiger Scheunenbrand, der alle Register zieht! Harmonien im Gospel-Stil, ein Bodypercussion-Breakdown...

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...

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.

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

. . . 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!'

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...

Featuring artfully interweaving vocal lines, this original setting of the simple Latin text is a quiet meditation and a gentle plea for peace. Rich dynamic contrasts and full, traditional harmonies pr...

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...

A solo voice opens this moving anthem of individuality that doubles as a celebration of music. When all the voices join, singers echo warm phrases from part to part and build to an important realizati...

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...

Sally and Jay's heartfelt text reminds us of the impact of singing together, which serves as a symbol of our unity. The memorable hook and important message will engage and inspire your singers from t...

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...

Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for 'king' ('wa') plus the king's name ('Ngo...

Puff is alive and well in the Caribbean. Adding a calypso beat and percussion instruments has brought Puff back to life in this bold, delightful arrangement by John Leavitt. An audience pleaser, for s...

Das vertraute afro-amerikanische Spiritual in einer neuen rhythmischen Fassung! Das Stück beginnt nur mit einem Shaker und Unisono-Stimmen und entfaltet allmählich einen Teppich aus Schlagzeug-Ostinat...

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.

Genießen Sie die strahlende Energie der rhythmischen Komposition von Greg Gilpin im 3/4-Takt, die nur von einem Shaker allein oder mit Klavier begleitet werden kann. Mit kontrastierenden Abschnitten,...

Divisi a cappella writing, with subtle shifts in dynamics and tempi, invites singers to new heights of artistry in this serene setting of 'Dona nobis pacem' and its equivalent English words. Cluster c...

Nach dem Erfolg ihrer Two Irish Blessings legt Glenda Franklin dieses kreative A-cappella-Set vor, das sich ideal als Konzertfinale, Zugabe, Segensspruch oder Abschlussstück eignet. Ob einzeln oder im...

A great sounding, easy-to-learn, general-use spiritual by Sally K. Albrecht. Terrific traditional part writing (especially for the men!), yet fresh-sounding harmonies. Includes two eight-measure solos...