SKU: AP.51162
UPC: 038081581996. English.
At the end of every day, there will be stars. Stars are the inspiration for this stunning concert work that offers the reassurance only nature can bring. A lilting piano theme weaves its way through cascading vocal lines that seamlessly expand from pristine unisons into sumptuous sonorities. Your altos will especially love their glimmering, glistening interjections. Be sure to observe notated dynamics, which lean into several well-approached suspensions and taper to twinkling resolutions.
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.48993
UPC: 038081563176. English. American Folk Song.
Thoughtfully crafted to make your 2-part singers sound their best, this Andy Beck arrangement reads like a solid choral lesson plan, with built-in teaching tools. The lyrical tune is sung first in unison, then in canon, a gentle call and response bridge introduces a new key, eventually some parallel harmonies arrive, and an optional middle note at the end offers one three-part chord. Adapted lyrics honor the bond of friend to friend.
SKU: AP.50201
UPC: 038081573717. English.
Find hope, shine hope, sing hope. This simple melody stacks beautifully into a 3-part canon by the end of the song, building the skills of developing part-singers. A quote from Emily Dickinson's treasured poem, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, provides contrast in the middle of this tender and tuneful song. An excellent choice for any time of year.
SKU: AP.49765
UPC: 038081568522. English.
When considering various winter holidays, what is the common thread? A candle and a song. Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally. Mark's delicate melody and sweet sonorities float effortlessly over a flowing piano accompaniment. With readable rhythms, easy to learn notes, and sensible vocal ranges, it's intentionally uncomplicated so that the message of the text will clearly speak. Hushed and heartfelt, a memorable moment. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.43343
UPC: 038081488844. English.
This glorious processional will create an impressive opening at your holiday concert or worship service. Modal harmonies and open intervals are not difficult to sing, but capture the sound of the season. And a light SoundPax instrumentation adds to the stately effect.
SKU: AP.50126
UPC: 038081572963. English. Words by Gabrielle Marshall.
With uplifting student-written lyrics, this pop-style original encourages young people to embrace their ability to affect change. The power of hope today will fuel the dreams of tomorrow. A strong contemporary groove and an irresistible hook will engage, inspire, and ignite enthusiasm. A few solo opportunities provide a platform for individual voices to shine.
SKU: AP.46980
UPC: 038081536293. 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.
SKU: AP.48870
UPC: 038081561943. Lat.
Joyful syncopations propel us forward in this educational concert or contest selection. Contemporary yet logical sonorities come to life for developing choirs building their skills within limited vocal ranges. Notice how the marcato beginning and end contrast with a B section that is a touch more legato. Though sung entirely in Latin, there are only two sentences of text and a pronunciation guide is included. Perfectly crafted for intermediate groups, with the precisely vocal ranges you're seeking!
SKU: HL.1123795
ISBN 9781705181980. UPC: 196288109891. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Greg Gilpin always brings us festive originals for the holidays and winter. This new work takes us to the sparkle and twinkle of the Christmas tree! Using both minor and major modes, this choral asks us to gather by the most beautiful decoration in the room and share the holiday spirit together as family and friends. Check out the festive track to create even more excitement for your holiday performance.
SKU: AP.49694
UPC: 038081567815. English.
Imagine the opening solo in darkness. Light increases as the choir begins, growing to full brilliance when three luminous lines intertwine. A lux aeterna refrain is sung in resonant harmony, with touches of shimmering dissonance on cadences. One final tone cluster at the end ignites shivers. This inspiring text provides a personal credo to live with light. Download the optional violin obbligato for free.
SKU: AP.48349
UPC: 038081551722. English.
This sensitive choral ballad is sure to ignite all the feels, as your singers ask for validation from the influential adults in their lives. Lyrical lines and uncomplicated voice parts allow even the youngest performers to get right to the heart of the piece---the touching message, especially poignant in the final unaccompanied phrase. Parents and teachers should have tissues on hand!
SKU: AP.47726
UPC: 038081544199. English. Andy Beck; Brian Fisher.
Let's go! Everybody out in the snow. This rockin' call-and-response crowd-pleaser is all about sleds, snowboards, making snowmen, snow angels, and even having a friendly snowball fight. And with no mention of the holidays, you can sing it all winter long. Optional choreography (printed in the score and available as a downloadable video) will get your singers movin' and groovin'!
