SKU: BR.CHB-5381-00
ISBN 9790004413821. 7.5 x 10.5 inches. English.
As director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, Howard Arman has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du frohliche [O, you joyful], Stille Nacht [Silent Night] and Lasst uns froh und munter sein [Let us be happy and cheerful]. The first volume includes five Christmas carols from the German-speaking regions. They range from simple but harmonically intriguing settings such as Lieb Nachtigall, wach auf [Dear nightingale, wake up] to eight-part sound paintings with bell-like chimes as in O du frohliche and classical double choir settings such as Resonet in laudibus. The second volume includes five Christmas spirituals with English texts, forming a contrast to the solemn and festive character of the first. The choir can prove its swing and jazz qualities here; the stirring arrangements are a gain for classical Christmas concerts, too. Following the tradition of the spiritual, some settings also require soloists, which can, however, also be recruited from the choir if adequate singers are available. The first piece combines the spirituals It's a Birthday and Wasn't That a Mighty Day to form a medley, Ain't That a Rockin' gives a moment of tranquility before the likewise rousing spirituals Mary Had a Baby and Little David conclude the volume. In both volumes, Howard Arman provides a short preface in German and English, explaining the background of each piece and giving advice on performance.
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.
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.45670
UPC: 038081514093. 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: BT.DHP-1043724-120
A Happy Winter Holiday ist ein fröhliches Medley aus der Feder von Roland Kernen. Drei internationale Weihnachtsklassiker wurden in einem schwungvollen Arrangement vereint, mit dem Sie in jedem Weihnachtskonzert überzeugen können. Wünschen Sie Ihrem Publikum mit diesem festlichen Stück fröhliche Weihnachten! Avec A Happy Winter Holiday, Roland Kernen signe un medley pétillant qui rassemble trois grands noëls internationaux : Jingle Bell Rock, Winter Wonderland (Au royaume de Bonhomme Hiver) et Feliz Navidad. Cet arrangement plein d’entrain garantit le succès de vos concerts autour de la Nativité. Une manière originale de souhaiter un « Joyeux Noël ! » votre public.
SKU: LO.10-5635L
ISBN 9780787775339.
From her best-selling cantata, The Living Light, Ruth Elaine Schram's stunning Christmas ballad is now original in SATB and SAB editions. Led by an expressive soprano soloist, the lyrics are written through the perspective of Mary singing to the Christ child. Expressing the humanity of the small child and God made flesh, this beautiful work will touch your audiences and congregations in your Christmas concerts and worship services.
SKU: AP.49869
UPC: 038081572475. English.
PianoTrax 15 contains accompaniment tracks for the following choral publications: Autumn Vesper (with and without repeat) * The Bat * Canon of Hope * Christmastime Again * Confitemini Domino * Didn't My Lord/Dies Irae * French Carol Duet * The Gallery * Gerakina * Hope Is the Thing with Feathers * I Wish I Were a Cloud * In Paradisum (Keys of Eb and Gb)* Jenny Kissed Me * Life Has Loveliness * Light of Grace * Nessun Dorma * Noche de Paz (Silent Night) * Oy Khodyt Son * The Power of a Song * Rainbow Sister (Hong Cai Mei Mei) * The Solitude of Snow * Today's Hope * The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy * Wind on the Hill * Winter.
SKU: AP.48827
UPC: 038081561516. English.
Have you ever heard of a bear with wings? Or a biffalo-buffalo-bison? How about a wallaboo? A. A. Milne, best-known as the author of Winnie the Pooh, penned this playful poem about amusing animals, both real and imagined, at a zany zoo. This clever children's choral offers plenty of musical moments (including independent counterlines and logical 2-part harmonies) in between giggles. Perform with a light, bright tone and crisp consonants on the patter-like words. Two likely results: hilarious rehearsals and a roaring crowd!
SKU: AP.47547
UPC: 038081542409. English.
The buoyant melody, light syncopations, and simple beginning harmonies nearly sing themselves in this sweet ballad about observing winter through a frosted windowpane. Vivid imagery evokes a chill, while tender music provides warmth. Nothing to do. Nowhere to go. I'm happy here, just watching it snow.
SKU: HL.49046024
ISBN 9783795798918. UPC: 840126938586. 9x12 inches. Sabine Kranz.
- Easy poppy pieces for piano- Motivate children to play the piano- Playable from the 1st and 2nd yearNot in the mood for “Für Elise”? Rather play with pirate ships, haunted houses and rock missiles?In his new Playground Piano, successful author Hans-Günter Heumann brings together new original piano pieces that can be learned quickly and cover everything in their stylistic range that makes young pianists enjoyable!Pieces like The Pirate Ship, Rock Rocket or Hello, Mr. Mozart stimulate the imagination and motivate to discover the new repertoire.So the playbook is an ideal complement to any piano school.Volume 2 (ED 23048) available from November 2018. The sequel contains 25 more light piano pieces that are a bit more demanding than the pieces in Volume 1.
SKU: AP.46746
UPC: 038081532011. English. Words adapted from poems by Sir Richard Fanshawe; Francis Beaumont; music; new words; by Jay Althouse.
Practical, timeless advice abounds in this jaunty contemporary choral with texts lifted from Renaissance-era poetry and a translation of ancient verse. The opening melody winds around the tonic triad before the B section breaks into colorful contemporary harmony in a chorale setting. Light, yet legit.
SKU: LO.99-3872H
UPC: 000308150834.
This exciting, Broadway show-style opener will immediately grab your audience's attention and get them into the spirit of the season. Add in easy vocal parts and an upbeat, very Christmassy accompaniment track, and you have the makings of instant success for your December concerts. Loads of fun to prepare and perform. Light the lights, trim the tree, gather friends and family. Sing out, it's Christmastime again!.
SKU: AP.46744
UPC: 038081531991. English. Words adapted from poems by Sir Richard Fanshawe; Francis Beaumont; music; new words; by Jay Althouse.
SKU: HL.294951
UPC: 888680944490. 5.0x5.0x0.145 inches. Luke 2:14, Matthew 2:10.
This dazzling menagerie of festive carols from the cantata And There Was Light will add sparkle to your Christmas program. The seasonal spirit is alive and well from the first notes of the extended introduction to the final triumphant chords. Arranged for success, these colorful carols celebrate the birth of Christ with a glorious sweep of sound and message. A must-do finale for Christmas concerts! Songs include: Ding Dong! Merrily on High; While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Joy to the World. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Score and Parts for Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, perc, kybd) also available as a digital download.
SKU: ML.021552060
SKU: AP.41761
UPC: 038081468419. English. Words by Alice Jean Cleator.
This gentle lullaby is equally appropriate for school and church, offering a nativity text and a light choral texture. Lush harmonies reflect a faint jazz influence, while ethereal words softly sing the baby to sleep. Angels are watching over thee.
SKU: BR.CHB-5381