SKU: AP.48364
UPC: 038081551876. Hebrew. Traditional Hebrew Song.
Originally penned for the Young People's Chorus of New York City, this contemporary pop-influenced arrangement puts a new spin on the traditional Hanukkah song. A gentle piano groove provides a fresh framework for the treasured melody, which is elongated and echoed part to part the second time around. A Hebrew pronunciation guide and translation are included.
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.45671
UPC: 038081514109. English. Sal Sabella.
A heartfelt holiday love letter to the memories and special feelings that come only at Christmas. This contemporary ballad boasts a light groove and memorable hook that will bring warmth in winter. Invite your audience to sing along on the final full-voiced refrain. Recording provided by Western Michigan University's Gold Company, directed by Greg Jasperse.
SKU: AP.43485
UPC: 038081490250. English.
A stylish swing tune from the Squirrel Nut Zippers that is hot, hot, hot! With infectious jazz harmonies and rhythms that jump off the page, this arrangement will really energize your next concert!
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.45521
UPC: 038081512600. English.
Now part of the Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, this opening track on the Beatles' debut album was released in the U.S. in December of 1963. Fun harmonies and familiar lyrics make this a real crowd pleaser!
SKU: AP.39730
UPC: 038081443911. English.
Originally written for the 1937 movie A Damsel in Distress, this Gershwin classic was featured in the 1992 Tony Award-winning musical Crazy for You and has been recently revived as the title song of the 2012 Broadway hit. Jay's swingin' arrangement features tight harmonies and two brief solos.
SKU: AP.45368
UPC: 038081511085. English.
OMI's international chart-topping hit is now available for your men's choir! This effervescent pop number features a fun, infectious chorus. Add the optional trumpet and conga parts for a memorable men's feature for your next concert!
SKU: AP.43530
UPC: 038081590700. English.
One of the most touching Gershwin love songs (written in 1930) continues to melt hearts today. Appropriate for concert choirs as well as show and jazz groups.
SKU: AP.41715
UPC: 038081467955. English.
First heard in 1925, this jazz standard still swings! A blast for serious vocal jazz groups that is well worth the effort.
SKU: AP.45546
UPC: 038081512853. English.
With lyrics extolling the happiness found in true love, this guitar-driven hit from Michael Bublé was a worldwide sensation. Warm harmonies and a supportive accompaniment combine in this well-crafted arrangement.
SKU: AP.43517
UPC: 038081490571. English.
Show and concert choirs will both sound great singing this upbeat production number from the musical Bye, Bye, Birdie. Exciting from start to finish!
SKU: AP.43510
UPC: 038081490502. English.
Andy Gibb was the first solo artist to have his first three singles all hit the number one spot in the U.S. Put on your polyester and pay tribute to the wonderful world of disco!
SKU: AP.45435
UPC: 038081511757. English.
Taken from her debut album Unbreakable Smile, this rhythm and blues influenced single from Tori Kelly uses fun triadic harmonies that are quickly learned. Coulda been the real thing, now we'll never know for sure!
SKU: AP.40028
UPC: 038081446868. English.
This #1 pop ballad performed by Demi Lovato was also featured on Glee. With an undeniably catchy hook and easy-to-sing harmonies, this is an excellent choice for any program.
SKU: AP.38195
UPC: 038081426662. English.
This classic tune from the '50s has also appeared as a Blues Brothers classic and in the movie Chicken Run. It's kickin' again in this swingin' Althouse arrangement.
SKU: AP.38164
UPC: 038081426365. English.
This popular song has been covered by singers from Ella and Sammy Davis Jr. to Michael Jackson and, most recently, Finn on Glee! Our chart starts in the traditional 6/8 time, then swings into the hot ending.
SKU: AP.45571
UPC: 038081513102. English.
Featured in On Your Feet! The Musical, the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, this well-known power ballad earned a Grammy nomination in 1990. Optional Spanish lyrics are included in the publication.
SKU: AP.34742
UPC: 038081384689. English.
Here's a rockin' remake of a timeless '60s hit, perfect for the pop portion of your concert. Give me a ticket for an airplane. Ain't got time to take no fast train. Kickin' groove!
SKU: AP.43577
UPC: 038081491172. English.
Peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, the heart of rock and roll is still beating in this kickin' new arrangement of the Huey Lewis and the News classic.
SKU: AP.37851
UPC: 038081423234. English.
Michael Bublé's meaningful hit single from his album Crazy Love in America has a great message: We are stronger here together than we could ever be alone, so hold on to me, don't you ever let me go. Features two optional opening solos.
SKU: AP.37938
UPC: 038081424101. English.
Scotty McCreery's debut single from season 10 immediately catapulted this American Idol onto the Billboard Hot 100 charts---and into millions of viewers' hearts!
SKU: AP.51170
UPC: 038081582078. English.
Here's a melancholy Billie Eilish ballad from the Barbie soundtrack. Introspective lyrics reflect on finding your place in the world. A poignant opening solo, expressive choral parts, and an ethereal piano accompaniment make this heartfelt arrangement equally appropriate for concert and show choirs. In the end, singers convey the assurance that happiness is something I'm made for.
SKU: AP.47694
UPC: 038081543871. English. Marc Blitzstein; original German & Bert Brecht; music by Kurt Weill.
Originally written for The Threepenny Opera and famously covered by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin, and Frank Sinatra, this song has become one of the best-known jazz standards of the twentieth century. Mark's arrangement captures all the style of Kurt Weill's original score, building in excitement right to the very end. Perform with the swingin' piano accompaniment, add live horns and rhythm with the optional SoundPax, or check out our hip live-instrument SoundTrax CD.
SKU: AP.48461
UPC: 038081552842. English.
I'm not givin' up . . . no, not yet. This lead single from Andy Grammer's album Naive is featured in the movie Five Feet Apart and gained YouTube fame among choir directors after Grammer's personal visit to PS22 in New York City. The lyrics speak of the power of friendship, the strength to fight, and the importance of support during difficult times. The catchy, syncopated chorus (with optional handclaps) makes great use of stacked harmony. Use the SoundTrax CD, or add guitar, bass, and drums to build your own band!
SKU: AP.47121
UPC: 038081538921. English.
Years after NBC's Smash, we still remember Megan Hilty's knockout performance of this climactic, show-stopping torch song. Now your ladies can dig in to this smashing SSA arrangement that slowly builds to a thrilling musical and emotional height. Add the SoundTrax CD or rhythm section SoundPax to accompany your very own divas!
SKU: HL.122371
UPC: 884088951467. 5x5 inches. Adapt. Ed Lojeski.
From Kelly Clarkson's fifth album Stronger and also covered on Glee, this mid-tempo pop hit explores themes of acceptance, self-worth and inner beauty in ways that are instantly appealing to teens and young adults. The vocal hook adapts well to choral and the dance groove lends itself to contemporary staging.
SKU: AP.46457
UPC: 038081528366. English.
Charting on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989, this is classic Doobie Brothers. Use the SoundTrax CD or a live combo to make your performance shine!
SKU: AP.47731
UPC: 038081544243. English. Lynn Ahrens.
Infused with the syncopated rhythms of the West Indies, this arrangement from Once on This Island is guaranteed to bring the house down! Low voices maintain the groove while upper voices dance above in perfect harmony. Whether you choose to add choreography or not, you won't be able to stand still! Both the optional SoundPax and SoundTrax CD preserve the island-influenced instrumentation of the Broadway score.
SKU: HL.8552385
UPC: 884088630355. 4.75x5 inches.
This contemporary treatment of the American folksong captures the poignant emotions of those left behind in time of war. Turbulent accompaniment patterns, vocal ostinati and dramatic choral effects help to create a mesmerizing soundscape well-suited for younger and developing choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD.
SKU: HL.145214
UPC: 888680064914. 5x5 inches.
Here is the traditional Christmas song in a gently contemporary treatment with full choral harmonies above fresh harmonies and easy folk-style accompaniment. Lovely and reflective!
