SKU: HL.48023072
UPC: 884088965402. 6.75x10.5x0.077 inches.
This first of a two volume collection contains “Santiana,†“Boney,†and “The Dead Horse.†Rarely are women's choirs given such strong and heroic songs to put their mark on. These offer a wonderful opportunity for your women's choirs to show their dynamic and emotional ranges. See also Volume 2 (48023073). Duration, CA. 9 minutes.
SKU: LO.15-3428H
ISBN 9780787754297.
The traditional, time-honored Hodie Christus natus est text comes alive in this spirited musical interpretation, expertly written for your mature women's ensemble with frequent tonal shifts that add to the forward movement and excitement throughout. Equally appropriate for school or church, this dynamic piece makes a strong opener for your concert or women's set.
SKU: HL.293114
UPC: 888680933586. 5.0x5.0x0.169 inches.
From Sara Bareilles' 2019 album Amidst the Chaos, here is an artful arrangement of this female-empowerment anthem. A solid rock back beat along with a gospel style piano part create a strong anthem for your women.
SKU: HL.248985
UPC: 888680710279. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. Hebrews 11:16, Numbers 33:51, Revelation 21:2.
For many worshipping churches, this strong version of a traditional hymn is a treasured song of the journey. Many existing arrangements of this time-honored song are set in major but this creative new adaptation utilizes the minor variant. From Bound for Glory, this setting brings freshness to the familiar and adds depth to the whole concept. A distinctive three-part men's section is featured in one verse with stunning results, later trading places with an angelic women's moment that shines with brilliance. Every measure is packed with beauty! Score and Parts (pno, perc 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
SKU: HL.35032614
ISBN 9781540043436. UPC: 888680904982. 5.0x5.0x0.138 inches.
American singer-songwriter Carly Simon began her fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records. This medley captures three of those iconic hits: You're So Vain, Haven't Got Time for the Pain and Anticipation. Women's choirs and ensembles will love these strong lyrics, singing her famous melodies and celebrating this American artist.
SKU: HL.14014710
ISBN 9788759859650. Danish.
Per Norgard's Hedda Gabler - Incidental Music and Suite (1993) for Viola, Harp and Piano. Programme note The music was composed for the BBC production of Henrik Ibsens's famous play “Hedda Gabler”. For the production the director Deborah Warner changed the location from Bergen, Norway to Dublin - two cities with many things in common, both in size and atmosphere. All the movements are played attacca, as one movement, and the reason that I accepted this incidental music to be performed as a concert piece is that it has a unity - decided by Deborah Warner and me - always following the character of Hedda. In Fiona Shaw's' interpretation Hedda Gabler isjust as ruthless as Ibsen created her - but also deeply felt, understood and shown as a victim of the suppressed role of women in the Victorian age. Therefore the associations to the salon music of the era are coloured with a strong expressionistic expression - the music being entirely created from the inner universe of the main character Hedda. Per Norgard (1993)  .
SKU: AP.46483
UPC: 038081530178. English.
This moving ballad from the groundbreaking musical Next to Normal is perfect as that show-stopping moment in any concert. Strong lyrics and soaring vocals make this a real powerhouse!
SKU: AP.47713
UPC: 038081544069. English. Victor C. Johnson.
Sara Teasdale's poignant commentary on the challenges and rewards of love is the foundation of this sensitive choral setting. Strong homophonic writing puts a focus on the words, while scattered harmonic suspensions and gentle ebbs and flows of tempo invite a deep understanding of the text. These are the gifts of love.
About Alfred Choral Designs
Th e 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.48515
UPC: 038081553382. English.
A certified gold crossover hit! When the bones are good, the rest don't matter. The paint could peel, the glass could shatter. A house becomes an effective symbol for an enduring relationship in this solid pop ballad from Maren Morris. This right-from-the-radio arrangement captures all of the earthy harmonies and keeps the strong backbeat groove intact.
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: CL.012-4441-01
Inspired by one of Ohio’s first women band directors, this spirited work will provide an opportunity to showcase all sections of your advancing concert band. Bold brass fanfares introduce a regal, uplifting melody that is followed by a beautifully expressive middle section alluding to the tune Amazing Grace, and a powerful ending. Musicians and audiences alike will enjoy this work as a strong concert opener or a fitting finale to any performance.
SKU: AP.41880
UPC: 038081469607. English.
We can build this thing together, standing strong forever. Originally recorded by the band Starship, this Oscar-nominated number one Billboard hit also featured Grace Slick. Use the hot SoundTrax CD for the authentic eighties sound.
SKU: AP.47684
UPC: 038081543772. English. Traditional Spirituals.
Here's a rousing mini-medley of three favorite spirituals in less than three minutes! A grand choral fanfare gives way to a jubilant tour through Great Day, In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin', and My Lord, What a Mornin'---including some mingling of themes at the end. Strong part-writing makes individual lines straightforward, and a full range of dynamics creates excitement.
SKU: FV.FUE-10119
ISBN 979-0-50182-119-8.
ConSolar starts off like a gently sung lullaby accompanied by an obsessive E to which a strong generative power is attributed. The first narration (narratively aEUR semplice) is woven together of disjointed, varied motives. These broaden the range of expression which moves from calm, warm emotions to fast, confusing ones.
SKU: SU.80300127
Strong rhythms, a wide range, unusual voicing, and the use of open fifths and medieval cantus firmus and tone painting techniques give this piece its unique excitement. A major contribution to the literature for women's voices. SSSAA and two soprano solos a cappella. Medium/Difficult. SSSAA, a cappella Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.
SKU: AP.48293
UPC: 038081551166. English. John Parker.
A syncopated opening riff in the lower voices lays the groundwork for this quintessential a cappella spiritual. When the other voices join, we begin a journey of texture, harmonic development, and form, indicative of the great spiritual tradition. Strong choral writing as the glorious piece unfolds.
SKU: HL.294954
ISBN 9781540054678. UPC: 888680944520. 5.0x5.0x0.185 inches.
Women's choirs and show choirs will LOVE this intense and powerful arrangement of Bonnie Tyler's huge hit from 1983 that is still popular today. Full of strong harmonic writing that begs for choreography! Fantastic dance track, too!
SKU: FV.FUE-10215
ISBN 979-0-50182-215-7.
The work has been composed during a stay on Mauritius island in February 2017. The seven preludes have a very various writing, of oneiric character, and reveal a strong musical intensity. They are a tribute to the preludes of Alexandre Scriabin.
SKU: CL.012-4441-75
Inspired by one of Ohio's first women band directors, this spirited work will provide an opportunity to showcase all sections of your advancing concert band. Bold brass fanfares introduce a regal, uplifting melody that is followed by a beautifully expressive middle section alluding to the tune Amazing Grace, and a powerful ending. Musicians and audiences alike will enjoy this work as a strong concert opener or a fitting finale to any performance.