Alfred Choral Designs

This lovely ballad translates beautifully to the choral medium. Jay Althouse's sensitive arrangement opens with a beautiful eight measure alto line which may be sung by a soloist or the section. From...

This partner song arrangement of the best-loved American folk song 'The Water Is Wide' features a new, folk-like, counter-melody. Moderate vocal ranges. The extended 'echo' section is perfect for deve...

A lovely, melodic, flowing balld from the talented pen of Carl Strommen. No surprises, just simple yet effective choral writing. Text is both tender and touching. Easy piano accompaniment. Directors o...

A vibrant, driving rhythmic concert work with full vocal writing throughout featuring powerful dynamic changes. Great for general or seasonal concerts, festivals, and contests, especially as a concert...

A lovely seasonal ballad with a secular, 'peace' text making it ideal for any holiday concert (though it could be performed almost any time of year). The gentle melody is perfectly suited to the simpl...

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A masterful new choral setting of a moving, anonymous text: 'May God grant you his grace to stand tall in the sunlight. . . ' Optional oboe is a haunting and powerful addition to your perfomance. Stro...

A gentle ballad of peace with a captivating text ('On this day I wish you peace. I wish you comfort from the storm. ') and a graceful melody by Carl Strommen. Basic, uncomplicated harmonies and voice...

A winter-time piece which evokes the beauty of a fresh snowfall. Ideal for December or winter concerts. Full choral writing in the mixed-voiced editions, lovely treble harmonies in the SSA edition.

Here's an African-style piece which includes a combination of English and Swahili text: 'As we travel down this weary road, amani utupe na ustawi. ' Outstanding SoundTrax has an African feel.

New for SATB and SSA! Formerly available only in a 2-part edition, this year-round concert work has been adapted by the composer for mixed and treble voices. 'The wind knows where it wants to go, it k...

Broadway, here we come, with this bright, bouncy number featuring clever lyrics, a 2-beat feel, and a rousing finish. 'I want to be in the spotlight. I want to be in a show!' As a concert opener or as...

Friends on our left, friends on our right. . . we are surrounded by love. What a beautiful sentiment for any concert, including your December concerts. The text acknowledges the support and love of pa...

A trip to Polynesia inspired Dave and Jean Perry to compose this authentic-sounding choral work based on the traditional rhythms and harmonies of the South Pacific. It's a cross-cultural number writte...

Captivating in its simplicity, this folk-like melody is arranged simply in a classic, folk song style by Jay Althouse. The piano accompaniment is simple, yet supportive of the singers. What a sentimen...

Commissioned by the Alabama ACDA Young Voices Festival, this outstanding work by Ruth Schram is a fine choice for 2 or 3-part choirs. The timely text speaks to young singers: 'Sing and shine, add your...

Look no further for a masterwork from the Classical period that your SAB or SSA choir can learn in a hurry. Patrick Liebergen has taken this joyous Henry Purcell work and skillfully adapted it for dev...

Perfect for graduation and moving up ceremonies, Remember Me is a heart warming song by Jerry Estes that shouldn't be missed. Your students will honor their friendships as they sing this tender remind...

One of Frederic Chopin's most popular Etudes with a timely text and a skillful choral adaptation by Jay Althouse. 'O, grant us peace in time of tribulation. ' The harmonically rich piece opens with te...

Uncomplicated, homophonic vocal writing provides the foundation of this unique, well-crafted work for concerts, festivals, contests, and adjudications. Perfect for choirs that are just starting to sin...

Directors of developing choirs will delight in this simple partner song by Greg Gilpin, which incorporates the melody from Beethoven's Piano Sonata no. 8, Pathétique. With a text that celebrates the j...

This piece can be programmed year round or at the holidays when you use the optional 'Sing We Nowell' text. Lovely for treble choirs in two or three parts. Patrick Liebergen has captured the strengths...

Sally K. Albrecht shows her choral artistry in this stunning arrangement entitled Simple Joy. A creative pairing of the Shaker tune 'Simple Gifts' and Handel's 'Joy to the World' with the addition of...

Can you hear a snowflake falling? Can you hear it touch the ground? A simple, curious question from a thought provoking wintertime song. Fresh parallel chords move gracefully over a pedal tone bass as...

An ingenious pairing of 'I Know Where I'm Going' and 'Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier. ' The delicate unisons and rich harmonies of Mark Hayes fill this arrangement with spellbinding musical moments. Le...