News of Great Joy!

SKU: LO.99-1837L

UPC: 000308098433.

Joy is a pervading theme throughout the Bible. In the midst of Old Testament Israel's despair was the eternal promise of joy: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. (Ps. 126:5) Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. (Ps. 30:5b) A new day of joy did eventually dawn as reflected in the angelic proclamation to Judean shepherds near Bethlehem: I bring you good news of great joy! For to you is born this day a Savior, Christ the Lord. (Lk 2:10-11) This cantata, a collaborative work by Lloyd Larson and Douglas E. Wagner, presents the Christmas message in a fresh and powerful blending of familiar carols with new texts and tunes. Scripturally-based narration along with optional congregational participation makes this truly a joyous worship experience for the Christmas celebration. Performance time: approximately 35 minutes.

SKU: AP.46835

SKU: WD.080689565236

UPC: 080689565236.

A popular song from the acclaimed musical, Christmas Is in the Heart, Oh, What a Glorious Night is as foottappingly joyful as the title sounds. Experience choir and congregation alike, smiling in praise, singing,“Good News! Great joy! God with us! A Baby Boy! Oh, what a glorious night!”

SKU: AP.46545

UPC: 038081531205. English.

Written in the style of a spiritual, this original gospel tune will be a highlight this Christmas season. Featuring call-and-response voicing, stylized articulation, and dramatic dynamic shifts, there are plenty of musical concepts to teach your singers and delight your fans. Ready-to-go riser choreography is available on the Movin' DVD.

SKU: AP.46544

UPC: 038081531199. English.

Written in the style of a spiritual, this original gospel tune will be a highlight this Christmas season. Featuring call-and-response voicing, stylized articulation, and dramatic dynamic shifts, there are plenty of musical concepts to teach your singers and delight your fans. Ready-to-go riser choreography is available on the Movin' DVD.

SKU: AP.46546

UPC: 038081531212. English.

Written in the style of a spiritual, this original gospel tune will be a highlight this Christmas season. Featuring call-and-response voicing, stylized articulation, and dramatic dynamic shifts, there are plenty of musical concepts to teach your singers and delight your fans. Ready-to-go riser choreography is available on the Movin' DVD.

SKU: HP.8222C

UPC: 799218004121. Brian Wren.

A collection of new hymn texts from one of today's preeminent hymn text writers, Brian Wren. Many are paired with new hymn tunes written by a variety of composers.

SKU: WD.080689366239

UPC: 080689366239.

Contagiously exciting and full of soul, this anthem from Cliff Duren shares the joy of the Shepherds in the fields as they heard the glorious news from the company of angels.

SKU: LP.765762201705

UPC: 765762201705.

You will not want to miss the newest Christmas musical from David T. Clydesdale and Clydesdale Music Group, Hope of the Broken World. Created by Dave Clark and David T. Clydesdale, this new musical is simply bursting with good news and great joy. Clydesdale's immense versatility and skill is showcased in the variety of music styles represented and Dave Clark's songwriting and thoughtful narration is heart-warming and hopeful. Together, these two creative giants of Christian music have fashioned a truly unforgettable Christmas worship experience.

Titled after the song made popular by Selah, Hope of the Broken World is a glorious mixture of more traditional SATB choral works in Let There Be Joy and Sing We Gloria, the innocence of children's voices in the ever popular A Strange Way to Save the World, the hauntingly beautiful Who Could Imagine a King?, the fun gospel styling of When the Little Baby Boy Was Born and O Bethlehem Mornin'. With multiple solo opportunities and children's choir throughout, it is ideal for most choirs and the 45 minute running time makes it the perfect length for any Christmas performance venue. This year at Christmas, share with your community the Hope of the Broken World.

SKU: CF.CM9570

ISBN 9781491153581. UPC: 680160911080. 6.75 x 10.5 inches. Key: Bb major. Latin. Psalms 47 from the Bible.

Psalm 47 was commissioned by the Sigma Alpha Iota Chapter of Hardin Simmons University (Abilene, Texas), Suzanne Watts, conductor, back in 1978. I was a graduate student at the time, and the premiere was a great success. Consequently, the work has received many performances since that time; however, it remained unpublished until now. In a modified tripartite structure, the psalmist uses the imperative verb tense as a command to the people: (you clap), (you shout), (you sing) to exemplify that praise and joy should be public, intelligent, cheerful, and constant. The psalmist admonishes that praise and joy are visual, aural, palpable, and most definitely contagious. The contrasting slow section with a soprano solo should be like an accompanied arioso, where the soloist is supported by lush, major/minor seventh chords in inversion (accompanied recitative). The soloist actually becomes the narrator in this section, the preacher or deliverer of the news that the people will be protected, sustained and blessed. The rapid tempo of the A-section returns and the staggered entrances in the last section/coda indicate the ecstasy knowing that belief can manifest itself in individualized, energized, emotional responses that can change the world. Rise up and claim the power of JOY!.
Psalm 47A was commissioned by the Sigma Alpha Iota Chapter of Hardin Simmons University (Abilene, Texas), Suzanne Watts, conductor, back in 1978. I was a graduate student at the time, and the premiere was a great success. Consequently, the work has received many performances since that time; however, it remained unpublished until now. In a modified tripartite structure, the psalmist uses the imperative verb tense as a command to the people:A (you clap), (you shout), (you sing) to exemplify that praise and joy should be public, intelligent, cheerful, and constant. The psalmist admonishes that praise and joy are visual, aural, palpable, and most definitely contagious. The contrasting slow section with a soprano solo should be like an accompanied arioso, where the soloist is supported by lush, major/minor seventh chords in inversion (accompanied recitative). The soloist actually becomes the narrator in this section, the preacher or deliverer of the news that the people will be protected, sustained and blessed. The rapid tempo of the A-section returns and the staggered entrances in the last section/coda indicate the ecstasy knowing that belief can manifest itself in individualized, energized, emotional responses that can change the world. Rise up and claim the power of JOY!.
Psalm 47 was commissioned by the Sigma Alpha Iota Chapter of Hardin Simmons University (Abilene, Texas), Suzanne Watts, conductor, back in 1978. I was a graduate student at the time, and the premiere was a great success. Consequently, the work has received many performances since that time; however, it remained unpublished until now. In a modified tripartite structure, the psalmist uses the imperative verb tense as a command to the people: (you clap), (you shout), (you sing) to exemplify that praise and joy should be public, intelligent, cheerful, and constant. The psalmist admonishes that praise and joy are visual, aural, palpable, and most definitely contagious. The contrasting slow section with a soprano solo should be like an accompanied arioso, where the soloist is supported by lush, major/minor seventh chords in inversion (accompanied recitative). The soloist actually becomes the narrator in this section, the preacher or deliverer of the news that the people will be protected, sustained and blessed. The rapid tempo of the A-section returns and the staggered entrances in the last section/coda indicate the ecstasy knowing that belief can manifest itself in individualized, energized, emotional responses that can change the world. Rise up and claim the power of JOY!.
Psalm 47 was commissioned by the Sigma Alpha Iota Chapter of Hardin Simmons University (Abilene, Texas), Suzanne Watts, conductor, back in 1978. I was a graduate student at the time, and the premiere was a great success. Consequently, the work has received many performances since that time; however, it remained unpublished until now.In a modified tripartite structure, the psalmist uses the imperative verb tense as a command to the people:  (you clap), (you shout), (you sing) to exemplify that praise and joy should be public, intelligent, cheerful, and constant. The psalmist admonishes that praise and joy are visual, aural, palpable, and most definitely contagious. The contrasting slow section with a soprano solo should be like an accompanied arioso, where the soloist is supported by lush, major/minor seventh chords in inversion (accompanied recitative). The soloist actually becomes the narrator in this section, the preacher or deliverer of the news that the people will be protected, sustained and blessed. The rapid tempo of the A-section returns and the staggered entrances in the last section/coda indicate the ecstasy knowing that belief can manifest itself in individualized, energized, emotional responses that can change the world.Rise up and claim the power of JOY!

SKU: AP.43374

UPC: 038081489155. English. Traditional Spiritual.

An energetic and accessible arrangement of a great African-American spiritual! A swingin' tempo and gospel chords kick-start the joy, and handclaps in the final refrain take us over the top.

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.