SKU: HL.1113577
ISBN 9781705179437. UPC: 196288104896. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
This Wilcox poem mysteriously describes, like a riddle, a locomotive as if it's a living being of flesh and blood. Parr's setting is perfect to create and hold interest of young singers using a minor key, dynamic contrast, and interesting, rhythmic writing. A solid teaching and performance piece for any time of year.
SKU: HL.1137677
UPC: 196288113706. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
This beautiful, well-crafted selection for developing choirs uses the melody of the traditional English carol “The First Noel†combined with new words ideal for singing throughout the winter season.
SKU: HL.1122910
UPC: 196288109419. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
Filled with jazz stylings from swing to scat, this arrangement of “Almost Like Being in Love†is perfect for developing choirs. Choirs will love the bright, upbeat setting with its smooth conversational style and colorful piano accompaniment!
SKU: HL.355229
UPC: 840126939224. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
This celebratory song first appeared at Disneyland Paris in 2005 and was written for their holiday parade. The opening melody is easy to sing yet sounds sophisticated and majestic. This can easily be a processional for your holiday concert and one that will surely put your audience in a holiday mood.Ÿ.
SKU: AP.51222
UPC: 038081582610. English.
The first 45 seconds provide a collage overview of what's to come, as arranger Mark Hayes sets the stage for this magnificent four-minute Christmas fanfare. Enjoy the glorious strains of Ding Dong! Merrily on High, the cheerful fa-la-la's of Deck the Hall, and a rollicking rendition of Jingle Bells. Then just before the big finish, singers recap all three for an impressive finale! Assemble brass and percussion to perform with the superb SoundPax.
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.397426
ISBN 9781705158821. UPC: 196288049913. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Here's a heartfelt piece that speaks to the power of music. With words written during the beginning of the pandemic, it expresses what many musicians felt as they began the frightening journey into a world without singing. This selection will offer a powerful outlet for expression to once again join together to make music!
SKU: HL.385770
ISBN 9781705154915. UPC: 196288022855. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Here is a delightful song pairing that will delight every audience and be an excellent concert/festival selection for younger choirs! The folksong comes from Argentina and is sung throughout Mexico, South and Central America. Woven into the arrangement is “Estrellita ¿Dondé Estás?,†the Spanish version of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,†which may also be sung in English. A great bilingual feature!