SKU: PE.EP73451
ISBN 9790577019321. 190 x 272mm inches. English.
The original version of Snowflakes formed part of the ‘Winter Night’ section of the cantata A Time to Dance for soloists, choir and orchestra (EP 73023), commissioned by the Summer Music Society of Dorset in celebration of its 50th anniversary, and first performed by Ex Cathedra, conducted by Jeffrey Skidmore at Sherborne Abbey, 9 June 2012. This stand-alone version was first sung by the Ex Cathedra Choir with Andrew Fletcher (organ), conducted by Jeffrey Skidmore, at their ‘Christmas Music by Candlelight’ concert at St John’s Smith Square, London, 13 December 2012.
RECORDING: Snowflakes is recorded by Ex Cathedra, conducted by Jeffrey Skidmore, and is available on CD and as a digital download on the album ‘A Time to Dance’ on the Hyperion label (CDA68144).
SKU: HL.198206
UPC: 888680647537. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Catch a snowflake, hold it in your hands and remember the magic of the season - you'll enjoy this gentle ballad by pop artist Matt Newton that will bring a touch of childlike wonder to your holiday programming.
SKU: WD.080689373770
UPC: 080689373770.
Take a rollicking ride to Snowflake County-a place where Christmas celebrations have become so extravagant they threaten to over shadow the simplicity of Christmas'true meaning. It seems the only one who understands the secret of Jesus' simple birth is little Suzy Hallmark-but no one is listening. It will take a series of crazy mishaps during the community's annual seasonal program before the noise stops and everyone realizes that Christmas isn't about how brightly lights and decorations shine-it's about Jesus, the light of the world. Christy Semsen has once again combined her tuneful songs and clever dialogue with a strong spiritual theme in this delightful musical that is as contemporary as today's headlines. Daniel Semsen's sparkling accompaniment tracks feature musical styles that range from pop to rock to rap and polka. (There are even country line dancing angels and tap dancing wise men!) A full-color Teacher's Resource Kit and a performance IVD are available, providing all the production help you'll need. In addition to long-sleeve and short-sleeve T-shirts, you can also purchase Fun Paks for your choir to use in performance and keep as a souvenir. Your children and congregation are going to love their visit to Snowflake County, where the secret is out: Christ is the center of Christmas!
SKU: WD.080689561368
UPC: 080689561368.
SKU: WD.080689836220
UPC: 080689836220.
SKU: WD.080689378775
UPC: 080689378775.
SKU: AP.49701
UPC: 038081567884. English.
Like a cozy sweater on a cold day, this original wintertime poem juxtaposes warmth with chills. Imagine the opening descending motive as the first falling flake and the eventual musical layers as accumulating snow. Each voice part sings in the sweet spot of their tessitura to garner rich choral tone. A harmonically vivid bridge creates contrast and offers a flurry of beauty in the piano, as singers realize the beautiful snowflakes are fleeting, all too soon they fade away. Delicate yet deep, simple yet stunning. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
