Format : Vocal Score
This powerful original ballad by Greg Gilpin is stunning in lyric and song. A simple unison beginning builds to an ending with full choral presence and moving descant. “A sound of hope a sound of peace a sound thatcelebrates and speaks what we believe ... this is why we sing why we lift our voice.” This will be your power ballad for the year and with the full orchestration available or CD accompaniment track your singers andaudience will literally be moved to tears. An outstanding choral work! Available separately: SATB SAB TBB SSAA 2-part Orchestration StudioTrax CD.
SKU: AP.46979
UPC: 038081536286. English. Words by Folliott S. Pierpoint.
Over 100 years after his death, this beloved text from Folliott S. Pierpoint lives on in a gorgeous new choral setting. Greg Gilpin's artistry and skill shine through as each voice part takes a turn with the long legato melody and warm harmonies envelop the ear. An optional flute obbligato is available free online.
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: AP.47718
UPC: 038081544113. English.
A well-constructed original a cappella Christmas spiritual built upon a memorable chorus of interlocking rhythms. The gripping minor key, dramatic dynamic contrasts, and a compelling modulation will make for an impressive holiday performance.
SKU: HL.293626
ISBN 9781540051509. UPC: 888680937690. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Now available in a stunning SSAA voicing, selected lines from Louise Driscoll's poem, set here in a vibrant and grand setting, will become a signature piece for your women's and mixed choirs. Beginning with vocal fanfare, long melodic and harmonic lines then sing above a rhythmic and driving piano accompaniment arriving to a final, celebratory finish. A must for inspirational programming.
