Alfred Choral Designs

A dancing opening motive in Latin, harmonized in sturdy open fifths and punctuated by handclaps, yields to a slower, contrasting English language section. A gradual crescendo and brief accelerando bui...

A stark fifth in the piano represents a chill in the air and frames the opening of this sensitive setting of the popular Rachel Field poem. Nuanced dynamics, tempi, and phrasing invite expressive sing...

You better hurry! You don't want to miss this infectious original Christmas spiritual that captures all the energy and excitement surrounding the baby's birth. A winner in any voicing, for school or c...

Victor Johnson lends his artful pen to the beloved Austrian carol, which proves a fitting vehicle for his sensitive signature style. Long melodic lines, generous harmonic suspensions, an intricate pia...

Des figures de croches vives et des cloches de traîneau constantes donnent l'impression d'une joyeuse promenade en traîneau, tandis que des sections legato contrastées évoquent le froid de la poudreri...

A charming original carol that tells the tale of a young tower bell-ringer. The rise and fall of the 6/8 meter evokes images of swinging bells, and the fully-harmonized 'Noel' choruses bring to mind m...

A symbolic ascending fifth opens the main melodic idea in this bright original for Christmas. Taking inspiration from 'Angels We Have Heard on High,' the chorus moves in a new harmonic direction, whil...

Merry minor key singing and dance-like rhythms! This rousing Greg Gilpin original sounds something like Irish folk music or perhaps a sea chantey. It's a festive holiday text complete with trimming th...

Paint a peaceful winter scene with the tender vocal lines and ethereal piano accompaniment of this striking original. A gentle ode to heavenly stars and falling snow, it is appropriate for any winter...

Mark Hayes lets the beauty of the melody shine in his arrangement of How Far Is It to Bethlehem. His simple, strophic treatment and sensible harmonies never overshadow the purity of the gentle, inquis...

Impossible de rester assis en entendant cet irrésistible gospel de Noël de Sally K. Albrecht, disponible et accessible pour toutes les chorales. Des rythmes syncopés et de solides accords de gospel fo...

This stylish arrangement of a traditional Spanish carol includes an effective optional English text and is a unique choice for men's, women's, and mixed ensembles. Skillfully incorporates rich choral...

Now available for women's and men's choirs, this fast-paced arrangement of a popular Ukrainian melody is an entertaining performance piece for winter concerts. Sleigh bells 'jingle' in the voice parts...

The opening piano introduction sets the spiritual stage for this solid gospel-style Christmas number. Lots of 'hallelujah's' make it a joyful addition to your December concerts. There's an add-on sect...

Based on 'African Noel' and incorporating words from 'Angels We Have Heard on High,' this Gary Parks arrangement is like nothing you've heard before. Instruments and sections of the choir are added on...

With words adapted from the poem 'Welsh New Year's Eve,' this dance-like setting is a festive choice for wintertime concerts. The hand drum and bell parts are optional but enhance the new-age feel, an...

An exciting African choral for winter. Combination English/Swahili text describes the joy of children running through the plains of Mount Kilimanjaro 'chasing the wild, wild winds of December. ' The c...

A charming and unique Christmas piece with lyrics inspired by a famous e. e. cummings poem. 'Little silent Christmas tree, were you sorry to leave the forest?' The music, taking its cue from the text,...

Tuneful and bright, this German carol arrangement is a joy for winter concerts. Sing lightly to achieve vocal flexibility and a consistent lilt. Each delightful bell-like phrase may be sung in English...

Greet seasonal concertgoers with this festive original sung in the madrigal style. Joyful (and mostly step wise) 'fa la la' refrains are sung following each of two welcoming verses, arranged with slig...

You better hurry! You don't want to miss this infectious original Christmas spiritual that captures all the energy and excitement surrounding the baby's birth. A winner in any voicing, for school or c...

It's 'Jingle Bells'. . . it's The Nutcracker . . . it's great fun . . . it's 'Nutcracker Jingles! ' Festive frivolity abounds in this clever medley combining a favorite winter carol with the tunes fro...

This holiday song is like no other, celebrating the age-old tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. The gentle pop ballad style lends itself well to the warm 'friends and family' sentiment, and th...

One of the best-loved Christmas works comes alive in this fresh new arrangement with optional brass. The parts are singable and the unique harmonies are powerful. This arrangement will make your schoo...

This artful choral setting captures all of the beauty and splendor of Christina Rossetti's famous text. While the minor key and biting dissonance depict the cold of winter, the rich chords and lyrical...