Alfred-Publishing - Choral 3-part

Alfred Music proudly welcomes gifted composer Victor Johnson to our catalog with this warm choral setting. So beautifully melodic and expressive---this may be precisely the way Stevenson imagined his famous 'I will make you brooches' text. Cue-size notes in the SSA voicing offer optional opportunities for four-part divisi. / Choeur SAB

First published in 1913 You Made Me Love You has been recorded by many great artists over the years including Al Jolson Judy Garland Patsy Cline Aretha Franklin and even Sesame Street's Cookie Monster. The great American pop song standard has been arranged here in an easy light swing style for 3-Part Choir by Jay Althouse. This arrangement of You Made Me Love You features logical voice leading and a full-choral sound both trademarks of Jay Althouse. The piece opens with an optional Soprano solo and can be sung by any size group. Choose either the optional SoundTrax or SoundPax to add rhythm and horns.

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, and briefly a cappella, refrain. Pair with the optional SoundTrax CD and choreography from the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video. / 3 Parties Mixtes

An effective and enchanting pairing of melodies: The First Noel and Pachelbel's famous Canon in D for 3-Part choir and Keyboard accompaniment. The intertwining of these two timeless works is absolutely beautiful creating a first-rate choral masterpiece destined to become a classic. Features a three-hand piano or organ accompaniment.

This Baroque opera chorus from Vivaldi's La fida ninfa was first heard at the grand opening of the Teatro Filarmonico in Verona, Italy. Available for 2- and 3-part choirs, this edition includes buoyant choral polyphony, a jubilant music text, and an optional flute obbligato. / Choeur SAB

Adapted from Jay's popular American Folk Songs for Solo Singers, this remarkable new choral arrangement works beautifully. The languid minor-key melody is passed from soloist to choir and part to part, often accompanied by mournful background vocals. Not difficult to perform, but appropriately weighty. / Choeur SSA

This esteemed classic has been recorded by world-famous soloists such has Kiri Te Kanawa and Renée Fleming. Now, choral groups can perform Fauré's beautiful music with Dr. Robinson's well-crafted, smartly-edited arrangement. Features a piano and flute accompaniment, well within the reach of student players. / 3 Parties Mixtes

The familiar Latin text has been set many times by many composers, but this dynamic and rhythmic composition rises above. Opens with a driving marcato theme, which is brilliantly contrasted by the expressive, legato B section. A dramatic choral work that delivers an impressive effect. / 3 Parties Mixtes

A bright well-crafted piece written by Jerry Estes especially for young and developing choirs. This work has a spiritual feel but a non-sacred text: ideal for today's choirs. Singable melodies...and every voice part gets an opportunity to sing the melody. For 3-part mixed choir.

Welcomed repetition and smart voice leading pave the way to success for developing 3-part choirs. The guys sing in their easiest range- the sopranos, a mostly step-wise melody- and the altos, intuitive harmonies. Add the optional sleighbells and it's ready to go for Christmas. / 3 Parties Mixtes

You've heard this famous spiritual before, but wait until you hear it in the skillful hands of Mark Hayes! The piano part offers a fun-filled adventure---challenging, yet doable. The choral parts are so compelling that choir members will beg to sing them again and again. Listeners will be hard pressed to sit quietly in their seats when these walls come a-tumblin' down! / Choeur SAB

This partner song arrangement of the best-loved American folk song 'The Water Is Wide' features a new, folk-like, counter-melody. Moderate vocal ranges. The extended 'echo' section is perfect for developing ages of any age. Flowing piano accompaniment. The 2-part voicing includes a descant which may be performed by a C instrument such as flute or bells. Destined to become a choral classic! This title is available in Music Prodigy. / Choeur SAB

Three part mixed vocal arrangement of 'Blue Suede Shoes' with piano accompaniment and optional bass guitar and drums.

Jay's particularly folky accompaniment features a jaunty piano with optional bass and percussion (available free at alfred.com/choralparts). Fully arranged with new harmonic and rhythmic content on each subsequent verse. Rollicking and fun, 'doo-dah day!' / Choeur SAB