SKU: AP.46568
UPC: 038081531434. English. Traditional English Round.
A festive setting of the English round that will come together quickly at that busy time of year! A rousing antiphonal treatment (a fanfare) leads into the traditional tune, followed by a newly composed bridge. Later, the unison melody becomes a 2-part, and eventually a 3-part round. A wonderful opener for holiday performances!
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.47629
UPC: 038081543222. English. Traditional Carol.
Alternating 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures are a fresh and fabulous twist for this holiday classic. You (and your audience) will be both surprised and delighted! Several brief character solos offer lots of low-pressure opportunities to stand out, and the additive form of the traditional carol makes the piece come together quickly.
SKU: AP.48304
UPC: 038081551272. English.
Zesty old-world charm resonates throughout this festive original Christmas song by Greg Gilpin, which nestles a few favorite carol lyrics within a delightful children's poem. Notated vocal slides decorate many cadences along the way and add to the minor-key merriment. Perform with ribboned tambourines and the optional SoundTrax for extra Eastern European flair!
SKU: AP.46436
UPC: 038081528151. English. Old English Melody; words from the Traditional English Carol.
Words from the English carol, Good King Wenceslas are set to the melody of Hey, Ho, Nobody Home. Canonic writing ensures success, and the stately walking tempo suggests a processional. A light percussion accompaniment (including handbells or Orff instruments) adds a Renaissance feel. Ideal for developing choirs!
SKU: AP.48421
UPC: 038081552446. English. Traditional Spiritual.
This enthusiastic gospel treatment of the traditional Christmas spiritual is a bona fide roof-raiser! Additive verses feature solos, duets, or entire sections, and everyone joins in for the exuberant refrains. A final repeated chorus stacks voice parts to take the rockin' arrangement over the top. Don't miss the fantastic SoundTrax!
SKU: AP.46976
UPC: 038081536255. English. Traditional English Carol.
What happens when you cross a beloved Christmas carol with the hip and asymmetric rhythms of Take Five? This does! A satisfying mix of the familiar and the fresh, the arrangement applies jazz articulation, harmony, and style in a way that's both exciting and accessible. All voice parts get a turn with the melody as well as a fun doo bop accompaniment! Optional parts for flute and vibraphone are free online.
SKU: AP.41765
UPC: 038081468457. English. Traditional Carols; words adapted by Charlotte Lee.
Four treasured carols from Wales, England, and Ireland comprise this colorfully arranged Christmas medley (three-and-a-half minutes in length). The slow-fast-slow-fast form is carefully constructed for choir alone, band alone, or a combined performance. An elegant and timeless treat for the holidays.
SKU: AP.39796
UPC: 038081444574. English. William Chatterton Dix; arr.; with additional words; by Russell Robinson.
The traditional Greensleeves tune seasoned with a dash of the Renaissance and a generous sprinkling of rhythmic whimsy. This intriguing arrangement is set lightly in compound meter, alternating between 3/4 and 6/8 time. A new treatment of a Christmas classic.
SKU: AP.43397
UPC: 038081489384. English. Traditional Spiritual.
Donald Moore's arrangement of this great American Christmas spiritual really kicks. Featuring brief solos in the verses and a gospel-style refrain that remains the same each time, this powerhouse piece will come together quickly during the busiest time of year.
SKU: AP.47709
UPC: 038081544021. English. Traditional Spiritual.
This kickin' gospel arrangement of the traditional Christmas spiritual is a standout! Victor's spirited treatment boasts rousing rhythmic syncopation, perfect choral harmony, and a highly creative (and stylistically appropriate) gospel breakdown section with a couple of riff-like solo opportunities. Your audience (or congregation) will be convinced long before the uplifting key change and sensational final chorus.
SKU: AP.37843
UPC: 038081423159. English. Traditional Spiritual.
A quote from the traditional carol anchors this Christmas spiritual. Singers will love the gospel-style chords and occasional blue notes. An exciting seasonal standout!
SKU: AP.48466
UPC: 038081552897. English. Traditional Mexican Folk Song.
This festive partner song combines the traditional Mexican folk song Dale, Dale, Dale with an original tune all about swinging at the piñata. What a great choice for the holidays, or celebrations of any kind! With a choice of English or Spanish words and perfectly paired independent melodies, it's sure to be a hit for singers taking their first cracks at harmony.
SKU: AP.47671
UPC: 038081543642. English. Traditional Carol.
It's a high-energy, gospel-infused take on one of the most treasured Christmas carols of all time. Riveting rhythmic syncopation, triadic choral harmonies that climb in inversion, and plenty of melodic blue notes all add up to . . . well, sheer joy! Your piano player really gets to show off on the fully notated riff-like accompaniment. Plus, you can download free bass and drumset parts for the full effect. Not to be missed!
SKU: AP.45642
UPC: 038081513812. English.
Three traditional carols are tastefully arranged and tied together with Pachelbel's enduring canon. Optionally, choir members may play sleigh bells during the interludes between Jingle Bells, to Deck the Hall, and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Elegant, simple, familiar, memorable!
SKU: AP.35618
UPC: 038081398143. English. Traditional French Carol.
This festive Christmas favorite is easy to assemble with lots of layers and effective counterlines. It could be used as a processional. Add the optional flute and percussion parts for a special touch. School or church.
SKU: AP.43386
UPC: 038081489278. English. Traditional English Carol.
This little known English carol is appropriate for holiday concerts, Yuletide feasts, and madrigal performances. Evoke a Renaissance atmosphere this December, singing of wassail---both a cordial greeting and a spiced mulled cider.
SKU: AP.43420
UPC: 038081489605. English. Traditional Carols.
Two carols in one! A rhythmic pattern in the accompaniment introduces an ostinato in the lower voices and lays the groundwork for the tuneful German carol, which bookends glorious strains from another Christmas classic. A creative arrangement that school and church singers are sure to love.
SKU: AP.30913
UPC: 038081336855. English. Traditional French Carol.
Optional harpsichord, hand drum, triangle, and 2 flutes will enhance, but are not required to realize, the Renaissance sound of this recognizable French Carol. A nice change of pace for holiday performances, a strong way to show your choir's polish. Percussion and Flute parts are available free, online.
SKU: AP.49758
UPC: 038081568454. English.
It's a dynamic duo of fabulous '50s holiday hits! Choral singers will enjoy the traditional harmonies and laid-back swing of this mini-medley that clocks in at just over three minutes. The doo-wop falsetto pops near the end provide a nifty nod to nostalgia. For even more fun, add some showmanship with Santa hats, jingle bells, and riser choreography. SoundPax includes parts for a standard rhythm section.
SKU: AP.48352
UPC: 038081551753. English. Jay Althouse.
Crisp and cool as a peppermint stick, this re-imagined carol is refreshing in every way. From the light swing rhythms of the familiar melody to a jazz fantasia of Fa la la's in counterpoint, it's just the right blend of familiar, fun, and festive! A rhythm section SoundTrax is available.
SKU: AP.45407
UPC: 038081511474. English. Ruth Morris Gray.
Here's a gorgeous setting of the text from Angels We Have Heard on High that includes a beautifully arranged verse of Silent Night. Featuring long legato lines, expressive phrasing, and warm choral writing, this ethereal piece ignites musicality.
SKU: AP.46352
UPC: 038081527314. English. Alan Billingsley.
This fast paced mini-medley is overflowing with holiday merriment! From the rollicking Here We Come A-Caroling and regal Good King Wenceslas to the sweet ballad treatment of I Heard the Bells and rhythm-charged Deck the Hall, it's three-and-a-half minutes of Christmas cheer. Don't miss the SoundPax and SoundTrax CD, complete with all the bells and whistles. Consider adding choreography (from the When We Sing! DVD) for a glittering star atop the tree.
SKU: AP.46923
UPC: 038081535722. English. Alan Billingsley.
A Christmas classic updated with a fresh Latin groove! Syncopated rhythms energize the vocal lines, which remain true to the carol's original harmonization. A new Fa la la refrain and bridge build excitement leading to the third verse, and a key change near the end results in a big finish. Add the SoundTrax CD, SoundPax, and complete choreography from the Movin' DVD for even more pizzazz!
SKU: AP.35855
ISBN 9780739080450. UPC: 038081400518. English. Tim Hayden.
As Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) approaches, all of the villagers celebrate the wonderful traditions of Las Posadas---from the nightly candlelit processions to the breaking of the piñata. But young Alicia is troubled, as she has no gift to present in the plaza on Christmas Eve. She learns that giving from her heart is magical, as her lowly gift blossoms into the fiery poinsettia plant. This 20-minute mini-musical will captivate your performers and audiences alike. Options given for sacred performances. Features several Spanish words and short phrases. Titles: Fiesta! * Is There Any Room? * The Piñata Song * What Can I Give? * March of the Children. Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible pages.
SKU: AP.35524
UPC: 038081397207. English.
Familiar strains from traditional O Come, All Ye Faithful echo through the modulating midpoint of this joyous holiday original. Shifting tonality during the noel refrains is highly effective and easily achieved. A perfect way to greet the holidays!
SKU: AP.48947
UPC: 038081562711. English. Words by Andy Beck; Brian Fisher; music by Andy Beck.
After weeks of waiting, it's finally time to open those holiday gifts. As the kids gleefully tear into their presents, wrapping paper, ribbons, tags, and bags go flying---it's a gift wrap riot! This rockin' hand jive is a total blast. The vocal parts pretty much teach themselves, so there's plenty of time to add the familiar hand motions or learn Andy's full choreography (printed in the score and available as a free ChoreoTrax video online). If holiday novelty numbers have become a tradition at your school, you won't want to miss this one!
