SKU: AP.48346
UPC: 038081551692. English.
The setting sun serves as the inspiration for this introspective and serene choral work. An elegantly simple melody is harmonized beautifully with block chords in chorale style. Expert choral writing makes it smoothly singable, allowing three-part choirs to concentrate on finer points of artistry and expression.
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.47601
UPC: 038081542942. English.
This simple yet elegant setting is sung on just two short Latin phrases. A partner song approach gives each voice part independence, while a brief B section includes some homophonic choral harmonies. Halfway through the piece, a delicate descant-like third part is introduced and floats gently above when the lyrical theme and counter theme return. Excellent concert or contest repertoire for developing groups.
SKU: AP.48445
UPC: 038081552682. English.
An emblem that transcends cultures, religions, and time periods, the flickering candle offers a message of joy, hope, and peace that can reach every human heart. Start with the spark of a single voice on the opening solo, and then light your choir's inner flame when the entire group joins. Simple, with a folk-like quality; artful, as the composer explores dark versus light, major versus minor.
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.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.48447
UPC: 038081552705. English.
SKU: AP.47576
UPC: 038081542690. English. Words from a Traditional Nursery Rhyme.
A simple yet elegant adaptation of Pachelbel's Canon in D, this arrangement introduces a new melody that beautifully complements the beloved original. Incorporates twinkling text from the nursery rhyme Star light, star bright as well as some new words about making wishes. A delicate balance of unison- and partner-singing makes this an ideal selection for younger groups.
SKU: AP.47577
UPC: 038081542706. English. Words from a Traditional Nursery Rhyme.
SKU: AP.31073
UPC: 038081338453. English. Words by Mary Donnelly.
An optional non-Christmas text allows you to program this joyful piece at any time of year. Excellent 3-part writing ensures a quality sound, and the few Latin words provide a simple introduction to foreign language singing. Glorious! Accompaniment included on PianoTrax 1 CD (00-31028).
SKU: AP.49700
UPC: 038081567877. English.
Like a cozy sweater on a cold day, this original wintertime poem juxtaposes warmth with chills. Imagine the opening descending motive as the first falling flake and the eventual musical layers as accumulating snow. Each voice part sings in the sweet spot of their tessitura to garner rich choral tone. A harmonically vivid bridge creates contrast and offers a flurry of beauty in the piano, as singers realize the beautiful snowflakes are fleeting, all too soon they fade away. Delicate yet deep, simple yet stunning. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.51182
UPC: 038081582191. English.
The wind is cold, the branches bare, but hearts are warm and bright. Despite the chill of December, it'' all about hope, peace, and kindling kindness. As you'd expect from a round, a simple melody easily stacks into a complete choral texture. Even better, the conservative-range tune ensures a good fit for all voices. Groups of any age will master the canonic form and enjoy delivering the heartfelt, non-holiday message.
SKU: AP.46554
UPC: 038081531298. Swahili. Traditional Lesotho Lullaby.
A combination of the traditional Lesotho lullaby with some original words and music, this arrangement pairs a simple African text with English lyrics on the same topic. All parts sing in unison first, laying the groundwork for both two and three part canons which soon develop. Legato verses and a hushed bridge provide nice contrast to the form. Choreography is on Alfred's Movin' DVD.
SKU: CF.BAS79F
ISBN 9781491151617. UPC: 680160909117. 9 x 12 inches.
This piece should depict images of kings and castles, knight and horses, dragons and damsels in distress. It is a bold and aggressive piece throughout, but a contrasting lush secondary theme for variety. Typical of why Larry's music is so popular are his signature forceful figures, and strong melodic content that will stimulate students to practice it over and over again.  .This piece should depict images of kings and castles, knight and horses, dragons and damsels in distress. It should be bold and aggressive throughout, but never with bad tone. There is then contrasted by the lush second theme that is presented first in a softer thin orchestration, but later becomes a change for the whole ensemble to play in a strong, but lush presentation of this theme.One thing that is important to me when writing music for younger students is to offer pieces that challenge all student in the ensemble and give every section an important part of the musical presentation, which naturally should include some melodic material. Every member of the ensemble wants to feel that they are contributing to the collective whole.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.
About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: AP.45447
UPC: 038081511870. English. Kirby Shaw.
This swingin' arrangement gives the old favorite children's song a fantastic update! Jazzy rhythms and hip harmonies abound in the accompaniment, while the vocal parts remain simple and accessible for young singers. New lyrics in a contrasting middle verse accentuate the courage and resolve of the determined little arachnid. Very cool!
SKU: AP.51183
UPC: 038081582207. English.
SKU: AP.48448
UPC: 038081552712. English.
SKU: AP.48825
UPC: 038081561493. English. Words by Rachel Field.
The last autumn leaves freely descend during the short piano introduction, symbolic of the change from fall to winter. Two-part groups will luxuriate in the words of Rachel Field as presented in this sumptuous setting. As simple as a partner song, with two independent melodies that assemble into a delicate choral duet; as sophisticated as an art song, with haunting motives and passing dissonances. Crystalline chords, embedded into the mostly arpeggiated accompaniment, dazzle the ear and offer subtle support to treble voices of any age. Designed with the clarity and elegance that will make any ensemble sound impressive.
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.