SKU: AP.46952
UPC: 038081536019. English.
One of the most beautiful ballads of all time arranged for today's choirs. An optional violin part soars over this innovative, highly chromatic approach to the beloved Wizard of Oz song. It captures all the magic of the original while challenging singers with a refreshing contemporary harmonization.
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.49835
UPC: 038081571492. English.
Trying to get that contemporary a cappella sound with a developing ensemble? Here's an accessible arrangement with just three voice parts, a soloist (or small group), and some poppy vocal percussion. Smaller and younger groups will LOVE this smart setting of the good-time dance hit by BTS. Conservative vocal ranges, detailed articulation and phrasing, plus clearly notated beatboxing, do most of the work for you, so you can get straight to the fun---no permission required!
SKU: AP.48995
UPC: 038081563190. English.
Maroon 5 has perfected their pop song template---a catchy tune, memorable hook, and genuine, relatable lyrics. Toss in hints of Pachelbel's Canon in D and you have an undeniable hit. This well-crafted arrangement sets a few accompanimental guitar figures in the voices, and offers some subtle text adaptations for all occasions. It's a perfect choice any time, but especially effective for end-of-year events, marking a changing era with heartfelt emotion. Download PartTrax MP3s for all the audio you need to rehearse and perform the SATB and 2-Part voicings. Each PartTrax package includes full performance, accompaniment only, and part-predominant mixes of every voice part. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49672
UPC: 038081567594. English.
A catchy, feel-good dance track by the K-pop phenomenon BTS. The South Korean boy band's second English-language single has a retro-disco bounce that's totally irresistible. It's a slick party song that dominated charts around the globe as a bona fide song of the summer. And don't miss the lyric references to pop icons Michael Jackson and Usher! Download PartTrax MP3s for all the audio you need to rehearse and perform the SATB and 2-Part voicings. Each PartTrax package includes the full performance, accompaniment only, and part-predominant mixes of every voice part.
SKU: AP.49697
UPC: 038081567846. English.
Here's a grand celebration of music from esteemed contemporary composer Mark Hayes. Effective as an opener, closer, concert theme, graduation, festival or combined choir feature, this powerhouse piece will be a high point no matter where it falls in the program! A virtuosic piano part supports full choral harmonies as the dramatic form unfolds.
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: HL.35031901
ISBN 9781540013149. UPC: 888680718282. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Our lives are surrounded by music and this choral celebrates that fact in a gentle, contemporary ballad. Perfect for young voices and developing choirs with its message and easy part writing. “We know that life is better when you live it with a song!&rdquo.
SKU: AP.47962
UPC: 038081549385. English.
Warning: This song's gonna get stuck inside your head! This ultimate earworm from the Warner Bros. computer-animated adventure comedy The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part pretty much guarantees giggles with its zany lyrics, more-than-memorable tune, and techno-pop rhythms. We dare you to sit still, challenge you not to smile, and bet you'll be singing this long after the final blast. So easy to learn---with just a couple of repeated choral riffs and enough spoken solos to feature several of your best rappers.
SKU: AP.47639
UPC: 038081543321. English.
A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by 90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and straightforward but expressive vocal parts. Whether you perform with the guitar-inspired piano part, the optional SoundTrax CD, or a folk ensemble of your own, this is truly a special touch for holiday concerts.Because of changes in our school's schedule and the taking away of the music requirement in 7th and 8th grade, our choir numbers have dropped significantly. Searching for music that has educational value and that the choir will sound good on (we know that's important for the parents and faculty) I came across Light arranged by Andy Beck. This quickly became a favorite of my choir! The kids are excited to rehearse it every day and the sound they are achieving fits the folk-like feel of the piece. We are using the 2-Part version. Being 7th and 8th graders, of my nine boys, three are unchanged voices (singing alto as written) and my other six are in varying stages of voice change. Those six are bouncing back and forth between alto and soprano parts, singing them down an octave. Thank you for providing a great piece for the holiday season!Matt AlbrechtChoir DirectorCopley-Fairlawn Middle School
SKU: AP.48394
UPC: 038081552170. English.
Recorded and performed by more than fifty artists in the fifty-plus years since its initial release, this Joni Mitchell song has become an enduring meditation on the shifting perspective that comes with time. The melody passes generously from part to part across a shimmering palette of choral harmonies. John Leavitt provides a piano accompaniment that adds texture and color while fully supporting the voices.
SKU: AP.48874
UPC: 038081561981. English. Ben Cohn.
A Renaissance-era carol brought up to date in a fresh contemporary setting. Veteran Broadway music director and conductor Ben Cohn brings a modern musical theatre sound to this traditional English song. A serenely sparse piano part (during two opening alto solos) gradually grows to a full and glorious accompaniment as more voices join. Listen closely for the juxtaposed stillness/motion and minor/major that symbolize the cold of winter versus the warmth of the season. The entire piece garners edge-of-your-seat wonder, but the greatest chills will come when brief strains from four additional carols trickle in. Simply stunning.
SKU: AP.39733
UPC: 038081443942. English. Words based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; music by Jay Althouse. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
Jay's contemporary setting based on this timeless and poignant text deserves a place in your upcoming concert season. Superb choral literature, guaranteed to touch all who hear it. As a special addition, project animated images from the VideoTrax DVD on a large screen during performance.
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: AP.48989
UPC: 038081563138. English.
This bewitching bit of '90s nostalgia will charm your audience in October or on any pops program. Originally written by Screamin' Jay Hawkins in 1956, this song is included on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. And who can forget Bette Midler's show-stopping rendition in the cult classic film Hocus Pocus? Conjure up some costumes and choreography to brew a spellbinding performance. Don't miss the incredible SoundTrax and SoundPax instrumentation. Download PartTrax MP3s for all the audio you need to rehearse and perform the SATB and SSA voicings. Each PartTrax package includes full performance, accompaniment only, and part-predominant mixes for every voice part.
SKU: HL.155573
UPC: 888680600815. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
The Whitney Houston song from 1987 is recast as a powerful ballad with a theatrical feel and jazz stylistic elements that give the song a contemporary flair. This selection will be especially strong as a closer in pop, Broadway and spring programming for ensembles of all ages and voice types.
SKU: HL.151273
UPC: 888680088453. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This charming musical theatre song is a celebration of global friendship, all with a simple “hola”! Join Lola as she takes a round-the-world musical trip making friends everywhere she goes!
SKU: HL.155410
UPC: 888680547516. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This original work has a majestic, wide-open feel to it, perfect for its theme of exploration and discovery! An excellent work for beginning and developing choirs, it works especially well for a festival performance and may easily be customized for your own school situation.
SKU: AP.48343
UPC: 038081551661. English. Words by William Shakespeare.
Here's an accompanied contemporary madrigal with a lighthearted lilt, guaranteed to bring a smile. This sprightly setting capitalizes on the energy of Shakespeare's witty words from As You Like It. Repeated phrases and rhythmic motives are fun from start to finish. Optional cue notes add an upper harmony on the final refrain.
SKU: HL.142335
UPC: 888680048235. 6.75x10.5 inches. Words and Music by John Jacobson and Audrey Snyder.
Let's get this party started! Join the celebration in this original fiesta-style work that will bring color and life to your concert. Easily learned with great choreography options!
SKU: AP.48836
UPC: 038081561608. English. William Blake.
Captivating. Adventurous. With just a hint of danger. This feisty minor key setting of William Blake's gripping poem immediately garners attention with a ferocious fanfare. Then a jaunty, detached piano motive (which later becomes a choral counterline), leads to contemporary choral writing firmly rooted in traditional techniques. Angular intervals and syncopated agitation provide energy, vim, and vigor. Guaranteed to be a highlight of rehearsals, concerts, contests, and festivals. Visit to download a free choral rehearsal guide: www.alfred.com/tigerrehearsalguide This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
