SKU: AP.46995
UPC: 038081536446. English.
This Sondheim standard is all about being positive, not taking no for an answer. And this awesome Mark Hayes arrangement is truly outstanding! Alternating between rapid and rhythmic unison patter and full choral harmony, the driving rhythms of the accompaniment generate a sense of urgency throughout. Exciting!
About Alfred Pop Choral Series
The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.
SKU: AP.51089
UPC: 038081581262. English.
In the light I have found my family, I am safe to sing my song. With a lightly syncopated, contemporary sound, this uplifting original expresses the need for a warm and welcoming community for all. Composer Mark Burrows reminds us that we can help others feel comfort and belonging simply by sharing our inner light. Perform with piano alone or with the addition of an optional djembe. Rich with opportunities for social-emotional learning.
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: HL.151273
UPC: 888680088453. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This charming musical theatre song is a celebration of global friendship, all with a simple “hola”! Join Lola as she takes a round-the-world musical trip making friends everywhere she goes!
SKU: HL.35031901
ISBN 9781540013149. UPC: 888680718282. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Our lives are surrounded by music and this choral celebrates that fact in a gentle, contemporary ballad. Perfect for young voices and developing choirs with its message and easy part writing. “We know that life is better when you live it with a song!&rdquo.
SKU: AP.39733
UPC: 038081443942. English. Words based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; music by Jay Althouse. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
Jay's contemporary setting based on this timeless and poignant text deserves a place in your upcoming concert season. Superb choral literature, guaranteed to touch all who hear it. As a special addition, project animated images from the VideoTrax DVD on a large screen during performance.
SKU: AP.48836
UPC: 038081561608. English. William Blake.
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 piano motive (which later becomes a choral counterline), leads to contemporary choral writing firmly rooted in traditional techniques. Angular intervals and syncopated agitation provide energy, vim, and vigor. Guaranteed to be a highlight of rehearsals, concerts, contests, and festivals. Visit to download a free choral rehearsal guide: www.alfred.com/tigerrehearsalguide This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: HL.35032548
ISBN 9781540041319. UPC: 888680899660. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Quoting Franz Gruber's “Silent Night,” this original work of lyric and music is a beautiful ballad that will fit nicely in any holiday or Christmas program. “On this silent peaceful night, you can feel the love inside. Hope is shining like a light, all is calm and bright...” A simple and contemporary lullaby for young and developing choirs.
SKU: HL.155410
UPC: 888680547516. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This original work has a majestic, wide-open feel to it, perfect for its theme of exploration and discovery! An excellent work for beginning and developing choirs, it works especially well for a festival performance and may easily be customized for your own school situation.
SKU: AP.51082
UPC: 038081581194. English.
A classic jazz standard in a classic Kirby Shaw arrangement! The snappy rhythms, tasty contrapuntal writing, and clever lyrics keep things interesting but always accessible. Perform with the included piano accompaniment or the swingin' SoundPax featuring trumpets, saxophone, trombone, and rhythm section. Vocal jazz singing at its best!
SKU: AP.48395
UPC: 038081552187. English.
Recorded and performed by more than fifty artists in the fifty-plus years since its initial release, this Joni Mitchell song has become an enduring meditation on the shifting perspective that comes with time. The melody passes generously from part to part across a shimmering palette of choral harmonies. John Leavitt provides a piano accompaniment that adds texture and color while fully supporting the voices.
SKU: AP.50277
UPC: 038081574479. English.
Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Original Score! The musical SIX is a modern retelling of the lives of Henry VIII's wives, presented as a high-energy pop concert. In this poignant power ballad, Jane Seymour (wife number three) sings of ultimate devotion, despite her husband's flaws. My love is set in stone. An R&B groove, woven choral textures, and a layered final flourish bestow the royal treatment on this remarkable rendition.
SKU: AP.50269
UPC: 038081574394. English.
The cherished love song from Camelot receives a classic choral treatment in this lush, a cappella setting. Equally suitable for large ensembles or small vocal jazz groups, Kirby Shaw's impressive arrangement presents Lerner and Loewe at their finest!
SKU: AP.51109
UPC: 038081581460. English.
This exhilarating chart-topper by BTS frontman Jung Kook was featured as the theme song to FIFA's World Cup. The driving rhythms of a strong hook deliver the message of teamwork and striving for a common goal. Sing the full 4-minute version (including an Arabic solo in the middle), or take the optional cut for a 2.5-minute powerhouse performance (without the solo). A pronunciation guide and translation are included in the publication.
SKU: AP.48343
UPC: 038081551661. English. Words by William Shakespeare.
Here's an accompanied contemporary madrigal with a lighthearted lilt, guaranteed to bring a smile. This sprightly setting capitalizes on the energy of Shakespeare's witty words from As You Like It. Repeated phrases and rhythmic motives are fun from start to finish. Optional cue notes add an upper harmony on the final refrain.
SKU: AP.46746
UPC: 038081532011. English. Words adapted from poems by Sir Richard Fanshawe; Francis Beaumont; music; new words; by Jay Althouse.
Practical, timeless advice abounds in this jaunty contemporary choral with texts lifted from Renaissance-era poetry and a translation of ancient verse. The opening melody winds around the tonic triad before the B section breaks into colorful contemporary harmony in a chorale setting. Light, yet legit.
SKU: HL.35032581
ISBN 9781540042606. UPC: 888680903428. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This melody has been recorded by contemporary artists but has its roots as a traditional African song. Translating as “we are the burning fire,” the song displays strength with its dynamic elements, optional percussion and repetitive harmonies that will appeal to younger and developing choirs.
SKU: AP.47740
UPC: 038081544335. English.
Who can forget this #1 hit by the British duo Wham! Kirby's choral adaptation gets right in the groove of the finger-snapping piece of pop perfection. For even more fun, add the optional SoundPax or SoundTrax CD, 1980s costumes, and some show choir choreography. Jitterbug!
SKU: AP.41593
UPC: 038081466736. English.
This uplifting anthem sounds like a current radio hit---the kind you'll want to sing again and again. Its powerful contemporary pop hook makes for a perfect celebration at the beginning of the year or a fitting sentiment at the end.
SKU: AP.48869
UPC: 038081561936. Lat.
Joyful syncopations propel us forward in this educational concert or contest selection. Contemporary yet logical sonorities come to life for developing choirs building their skills within limited vocal ranges. Notice how the marcato beginning and end contrast with a B section that is a touch more legato. Though sung entirely in Latin, there are only two sentences of text and a pronunciation guide is included. Perfectly crafted for intermediate groups, with the precisely vocal ranges you're seeking!
SKU: AP.46579
UPC: 038081531540. English.
Jay Althouse revisits a little-known gem by George Gershwin from nearly 100 years ago: a winsome melody winds over a terrain of jazz chords before melting into lush choral harmony. Flexible tempos and expressive phrases lend themselves well to poignant, heartfelt singing.
SKU: AP.48920
UPC: 038081562445. English. Words by Robert Burns.
This poem has long been a favorite of singers due to its deep passion and expressive imagery, not to mention the warm vowels at the end of each line. In this artistic setting, Greg Gilpin incorporates a contemporary harmonic palette, expressive tempo nuances, and elegant dynamic shading to form a colorful garden of sound. The final chord suggests the rose/thorn quality of love, as singers sustain sweet dissonance. Give special consideration to the S.S.A. voicing---the romantic text may have great appeal to your ladies.
SKU: AP.50216
UPC: 038081573861. English.
Justin Bieber's tribute to a lost loved one topped Billboard charts around the world. Equally suitable for the concert hall or the pop choir stage, this acoustic-inspired setting features a variety of choral textures to showcase the meaningful text. Light strings and guitar add a contemporary touch on the SoundTrax CD, or perform with just piano for a more intimate presentation. If I can't be close to you, I'll settle for the ghost of you.
SKU: AP.50273
UPC: 038081574431. English.
Star light, star bright! This dance-pop single from Madonna's debut album made a welcome comeback in the animated movie Luck. Upbeat rhythms, a catchy melody, and no-fuss harmonies allow for ease of learning. Alan's flexible treble voicing works for 2-part singers and includes many optional cue notes for SSA groups. At the end, a featured soloist shows off their star power.