SKU: HL.345974
ISBN 9781540093158. UPC: 840126921205. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches. Isaiah 9:2-7, John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20.
Celebrating the birth of Jesus, this artfully crafted piece features an enchanting melody and a short, simple descant written especially for older elementary choirs. Both of the anthem's verses feature text from the cherished Christmas carol, The First Noel. An optional drum part also enhances the joyful essence of the piece. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble. Duration: ca. 1:58.
SKU: HL.1295434
ISBN 9798350106435. UPC: 196288170181. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
The joyful traditional French carol, translated long ago into English as “Sing We Now of Christmas,” is set a cappella with simple optional percussion. The limited French along with English text makes it a quick learn, and the percussive “rum pum pum” is shared by all the voices, building to a buoyant “Noel” at the finale. An excellent and mature work for the holidays.
SKU: HL.1295435
ISBN 9798350106442. UPC: 196288170198. 6.75x10.5 inches.
The joyful traditional French carol, translated long ago into English as “Sing We Now of Christmas,” is set a cappella with simple optional percussion. The limited French along with the English text makes it a quick learn, and the percussive “rum pum-pum” is shared by all the voices, building to a buoyant “Noel” at the finale. An excellent and mature work for the holidays.
SKU: HL.35028777
ISBN 9781480308961. UPC: 884088875633. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This bright and joyful French tune is a favorite for many a choir and is newly arranged for mixed voices in all levels as well as for women's voices. The lyrics are in French and English, making it a fresh and stand-out choice for your holiday concert.
SKU: HL.35028776
ISBN 9781480308954. UPC: 884088875626. 6.75x10.5 inches.
SKU: HL.1218074
ISBN 9781705195499. UPC: 196288141341. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches. Luke 2:1-20.
Set in 6/8 meter, this charming anthem heralds the birth of Jesus with the gladsome refrain, “Joyfully sing Noel!” The optional vocal part provides easy mastery for budding 2-Part choirs with a simple two measure pattern that repeats throughout the song.
SKU: AP.46353
UPC: 038081527321. English.
A new carol for Yuletide! The merry melody, punctuated by festive Sing Noels is passed through the choir, giving each section a small feature before a celebratory chorus unites the group in harmony. A minor section provides contrast in the middle, and the sopranos place joyful ornaments on the final joyful refrain.
SKU: BT.ALHE31254
French.
Pastoreles De Noël by André Jolivet is a piece for Flute, Bassoon and the Harp lasting nearly 13 minutes. This piece is really gentle and restrained which demonstrates the quality ofJolivet’s work but also reflects that period of WWII when France was under occupation. These scores are of medium level of ability. Pastoreles De Noël features four sections:L’étoile (the Star), Les Mages (the Wisemen), La Vierge et l’Enfant (the Virgin and the Child) and Entrée et Danse des Bergers (the Shepherds’ dance). Each of these parts describes a part oftheChristmas story, starting with the Flute and the Bassoon in a duet, followed by the entrance of the Harp to settle the first part. The second section is quieter, expressing the walk in the desert. The Virgin and the Child islike a lullaby and the piece finishes on a joyful dance to express happiness and devotion. André Jolivet is a French composer who was really inspired by the Antiquity, and had a strong interest foratonality. He also wrote many chamber music pieces, eleven concertos, some orchestral and some vocal music.
SKU: AP.46356
UPC: 038081527352. English.
A new carol for Yuletide! The merry melody, punctuated by festive Sing Noels is passed through the choir, giving each section a small feature before a celebratory chorus unites the group in harmony. A minor section provides contrast in the middle, and the sopranos place joyful ornaments on the final full-force refrain.
SKU: CF.CM9729
ISBN 9781491161081. UPC: 680160919680. Key: F minor. English.
SKU: HL.159804
UPC: 888680619800. 8.75x11.0x0.147 inches. Keith Getty/Kristyn Getty/J.A.C. Redford.
The combination of writers alone grabs our attention: famed hymn-writing duo Keith and Kristyn Getty have partnered with one of Hollywood's biggest score writers, JAC Redford. The result is a splendid and catchy Christmas number with Irish sounding roots. The syncopation adds a playful zeal to the joyful dance of the tune. Medium to difficult.
SKU: HL.171351
UPC: 888680626099. 5.5x5.0x0.2 inches. Keith Getty/Kristyn Getty/J.A.C. Redford.
The combination of writers alone grabs our attention: famed hymn-writing duo Keith and Kristyn Getty have partnered with one of Hollywood's biggest score writers, J.A.C. Redford. The result is a splendid and catchy Christmas number with Irish sounding roots. The syncopation adds a playful zeal to the joyful dance of the tune. Medium to difficult.
SKU: CA.2102913
ISBN 9790007198213. Text language: Latin.
Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Christmas mass, the Messe de Minuit, is throughly in the French tradition, celebrating the joyful news of the Birth of Christ with cheerful happiness. In this midnight mass, composed in 1694, ten traditional French Christmas hymns have been rearranged, lending the work a dance-like energy alongside charming tone coloring. In independent movements the relatively small instrumental ensemble consisting of two flutes, strings and organ plays a significant role in the musical events of this mass, alternating with various combinations of the vocal parts. Solo voices are only used together in small ensembles and, in accordance with the practices of the period, the boundaries between solo ensemble and choir are fluid, meaning that these solo passages can also be sung by members of the choir. Score and part available separately - see item CA.2102900.
SKU: HL.44007692
UPC: 884088310486. 9x12 inches.
What a great energetic way to open your Christmas concert and bring focus to the joyful sounds of the season! Themes from Spain, Czechoslovakia, Poland, England and France lead us on a delightful Christmas tour, and James Curnow's outstanding orchestration technique ensures that all the musicians have rewarding parts to play. You'll enjoy the melodic twists and turns as the consistent unifying tempo charges implacably toward the exciting finale. (Grade 4).
SKU: AP.45389
UPC: 038081511290. English. Traditional Carols.
This majestic mash-up of Masters in This Hall and We Three Kings of Orient Are includes a joyful new text and optional parts for flute and hand drum. A lively 6/8 tempo and a buoyant minor tonality create a festive feel.
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.
