SKU: AP.46916
UPC: 038081535654. English.
A straightforward Latin text and well-written vocal parts give many opportunities to develop choral techniques, impress adjudicators, and wow audiences. Add the optional flute and cello parts to enhance this winner from Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi. Quality repertoire for mixed choirs! An informative note from the editor and a handy IPA guide are included in the publication.
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.
SKU: GI.WLG153
UPC: 888680092436. English. Text by Robert Frost.
A fantastic selection for treble choirs. This beautifully sorrowful Robert Frost poem has been captured by the composer's melody and accompaniment. Nice polyphonic vocal writing creates good texture while being singable. The addition of the cello reflects the voice of sorrow. Duration: Approx. 4:00. Optional Violin Part Recording by Baylor University Bella Voce, Lynne Gackle, conductor A fantastic selection for treble choirs. This beautifully sorrowful Robert Frost poem has been captured by the composer's melody and accompaniment. Nice polyphonic vocal writing creates good texture while being singable. The addition of the cello reflects the voice of sorrow. Duration: Approx. 4:00. Optional Violin Part Recording by Baylor University Bella Voce, Lynne Gackle, conductor.
SKU: AP.43348
UPC: 038081488899. English. Appollon Maykov; Rosa Newmarch.
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. Incorporate the cello part (included in the octavo) to add another haunting layer.
SKU: HP.C6284
UPC: 763628162849.
Original Anthem Especially meaningful during the days of Holy Week, this Christopher Idle text relates to our Lord praying in the garden of Gethsemane, and weaves around the 'tree' theme found in many Scriptures about the cross. Lloyd Larson's original accompaniment for piano, plus the optional flute, oboe, French horn and cello perfectly capture the somber mood. This top-seller is now available in SATB, SAB, Two-Part Mixed voicings and a new Medium Voice Solo. The SATB version appears in Lloyd's blockbuster Lenten musical, The Shadow of the Cross, newly re-voiced for SAB choirs.
SKU: AP.47613
UPC: 038081543062. English.
From master composer Antonio Vivaldi's Laetatus Sum (a setting of Psalm 121), this edition brings the brief work to today's choirs. Featuring an accessible Latin text and a lively optional cello part, this well-crafted arrangement is an ideal introduction to many of the conventions of Baroque style, including terraced dynamics and the alternation between a small group (or soloist) and the full ensemble.
SKU: GI.G-3845
Text by Brian A. Wren.
Flute and cello parts are optional.
SKU: HP.C6289
UPC: 763628162894.
Original hymn tune Thomas Chisholm's beloved hymn text is given a new melody and dynamic choral treatment by Joel Raney, complete with a powerful orchestral accompaniment, now also available for medium-high voice vocal soloists. . The familiar words of this classic hymn come to life afresh in this compelling new treatment. The orchestration by Brant Adams includes parts for conductor's score, 2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets in B-flat, bassoon, 2 horns in F, 3 trumpets in B-flat, 2 trombones, bass trombone or tuba, timpani, percussion 1 and 2, harp, 2 violins, viola, cello, and double bass.
SKU: GI.G-8287
UPC: 785147828709. English. Text by Chris de Silva.
Appropriate for any celebration of thanksgiving to God, this bright, rhythmic setting offers many options for cantor or soloist with two- and three-part choral texture interjected into the verses and the refrain. Try it as a song of thanksgiving at the end of a Eucharistic celebration. For cantor or soloist.
