Alfred Sacred Choral Series

Ein sanfter Diskant schwebt über der pentatonischen Melodie in der letzten Strophe dieses ergreifenden Liedes für sich entwickelnde Chöre. Es beginnt mit einem ruhigen Unisono und entwickelt sich zu e...

A haunting melodic motive is underscored by a gently lilting piano accompaniment in this highly expressive and sophisticated work. The hushed opening builds to a dramatic forte 'Hosanna' in the middle...

A sparkling piano motive unites the delicate sections of this celestial charmer, crafted exclusively for 2-part voices. Harmony is easily achieved when the graceful tune is paired with a long-tone cou...

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 melodic song about how music touches our hearts and reflects our spirits offers a deep message presented in a simple manner. Singers young and old will cherish every echoed line, every tender cho...

The world rhythms and contemporary harmonies in this multicultural original are cause for celebration. An easy-to-learn Swahili text invites us to sing, dance, clap our hands, and stomp our feet! Visi...

I will be the gladdest thing under the sun! This tuneful piece is appropriate for both 2-part choirs and developing women's groups, crafted with a text and music of equal depth and accessibility. A Pi...

A dancing opening motive in Latin, harmonized in sturdy open fifths and punctuated by handclaps, yields to a slower, contrasting English language section. A gradual crescendo and brief accelerando bui...

A simple yet elegant adaptation of Pachelbel's 'Canon in D,' this arrangement introduces a new melody that beautifully complements the beloved original. Incorporates twinkling text from the nursery rh...

If I can sing, I still am free.' Sara Teasdale's 1917 poem Refuge' is certain to resonate with anyone who possesses an appreciation for singing. This lush setting plays out across a shifting palette o...

Andy Beck brings his gift for vivid text painting, evocative piano motives, and tuneful melodies to a favorite wintertime poem. Though not a word-for-word setting, the themes of the Elinor Wylie's wor...

Fans von Andys Firefly und The Moon werden dieses clevere Stück lieben, das speziell für 2-stimmige Chöre geschrieben wurde. Fesselnde Gesangslinien fliegen über einen kühlen Klavierpart und evozieren...

Unter Verwendung des englischen Textes und des Titelsatzes (der auf Spanisch "alles" bedeutet) fordert uns dieses atemberaubende Werk auf, unsere "Herzen weit zu öffnen, um die Entfaltung des Lebens z...

Mozart's Dies irae has been transposed down a major second from the original. Scored originally for S. A. T. B. voices with an accompaniment of basset horns (alto clarinets), bassoons, trumpets, timpa...

Bei uns im Angebot: Erhalten Sie 14 Ausgaben im Set zum stark reduzierten Preis. Jetzt zuschlagen (solange Vorrat reicht)! This contemporary spiritual boasts a rich history as a song of liberation and...

Dieses gut konstruierte Tenor-/Bass-Feature feiert die Wunder der modernen Architektur und ist eine Hommage an die menschliche Leistung und Beharrlichkeit. Dieses innovative Original wurde speziell fü...

Dieses exquisite Gedicht ist als lyrisches Kunstlied für tiefe Stimmen gesetzt. Ein einleitendes Solo gibt den Ton für die darauf folgenden herrlichen Chorharmonien an. Die ausdrucksstarke Klavierbegl...

Best known as a popular camp song, this convivial tune about camaraderie and brotherhood is perfect for 3-part men! Featuring straightforward choral writing and an unforgettably catchy chorus, it's gu...

A long-time favorite on the festival circuit for choral ensembles, Alfred is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Festival Sanctus' with additional voicings, a SoundTrax CD, and a full orchestr...

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...

SSA Perform two traditional mass settings in a whole new way with this exciting original which means 'African Kyrie and Sanctus. ' Your singers will be inspired by the tribal rhythms and sonorous harm...

A festival choral for contemporary choirs. Most often in 5/4 with a stacatto piano theme as its driving force, this dynamic piece features a legato 'in excelsis' section in 4, and culminates with jubi...

Composed as a special commission for the North Carolina All-State Honors Chorus, this contemporary concert work is satisfying from start to finish. The exuberant music provides a joyful foundation for...

A bombastic and stately theme, based on stacked modal harmonies, gives a triumphant air to this contemporary setting of the traditional Latin text. Hushed B and C sections offer contrast before recapi...

This rhythmic setting of the Christina Rossetti text is a truly unique approach. Set in a minor key with light syncopations, the triadic harmony quickly falls into place. Program as a processional and...