Alfred Choral Designs

Le texte printanier d'Emily Dickinson prend vie dans cette mise en musique lumineuse et gracieuse pour voix aiguës. Commençant à l'unisson et s'épanouissant progressivement à trois voix, cette chanson...

Cet air bien-aimé de l'acte II de La Bohème de Puccini met en valeur l'assurance débordante de Musetta. Voici un arrangement abordable de deux minutes de cette valse flirteuse, doté de glorieuses harm...

Les étoiles sont la source d'inspiration de cette étonnante œuvre de concert qui offre le réconfort que seule la nature peut apporter. Un thème pianistique chantant se fraie un chemin à travers des li...

From the first shimmering chords of the introduction to the final flourish of an uplifting descant, this artistic song paints an acoustic picture. Poetic words, progressive harmonies, and a piano part...

This playfully polyphonic piece, composed in a minor key, features a text by Emily Dickinson and lively music reminiscent of the Classical era. An agile piano accompaniment and satisfying vocal parts...

Cascading vocal lines, expressive piano, and a melancholy oboe (optional C-instrument) reflect upon the symbolic willow tree. Each of the three poetic verses is further developed musically in this inq...

This adaptation of an American folk hymn has a fascinating text: 'Sun don't set in the mornin',' and 'Water don't rise when the stars glow.' But, ultimately, 'light shines over the world.' A haunting...

Quotes from famous Americans are spoken by narrators throughout this stirring patriotic work. The music incorporates our best-loved American songs, such as 'America,' 'America the Beautiful,' and 'Sim...

A blustery piano accompaniment provides a windy underscore to the words of Robert Louis Stevenson in this haunting treble choir feature. Carefully chosen vocal ranges and obvious musical phrasing make...

Jay Althouse told us he thought Marta Keen's HOMEWARD BOUND was one of the finest pieces he's ever arranged. And we think it might be one of Jay's best arrangements. The haunting, folk-like melody ope...

A rhythmic piano ostinato grows into an exciting choral celebration for the changing seasons of the year. Modal harmonies and accented rhythms contribute to the contemporary sounds of this joyful fanf...

SSA Here is a stunning choral work inspired by the beauty of an autumn day. A lyric melody, lush harmonies, and a poetic text are combined with a sensitive piano accompaniment to paint a colorful musi...

Momentary dissonances sparkle like fine jewels, and a shimmering piano theme weaves its way through this choral art song designed for 4-part mixed or women's choirs. Poetic lyrics, soaring melodies, a...

An exquisite text combines with stunning music, creating a wonderfully expressive choral work that focuses on the turning of autumn to winter. Vocal lines sing beautifully for all sections of the choi...

An exquisite text combines with stunning music, creating a wonderfully expressive choral work that focuses on the turning of autumn to winter. Vocal lines sing beautifully for all sections of the choi...

As if written in the ragtime era, this flashy novelty number includes a syncopated melody, a stride piano feature, and a light-hearted air. The nonsensical text opens the door for the rhyme scheme, an...

Beautiful choral triads are sometimes close and other times open to create breathtaking SSA sonorities. Gentle lullaby lyrics lull the baby to sleep among cattle and sheep, singing angels, and calling...

Beautiful choral triads are sometimes close and other times open to create breathtaking SSA sonorities. Gentle lullaby lyrics lull the baby to sleep among cattle and sheep, singing angels, and calling...

A classical setting of 'Deck the Hall' develops into a humorous collection of 'Fa-La-La' variations. Includes musical moments from William Tell Overture, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, On the Blue Danube...

A fluid piano accompaniment flows like running water beneath the beautiful vocal lines of this lyrical Appalachian folk melody. Rich choral harmonies and a reflective 'love' text create an expressive...

A cherished melody and poignant text are skillfully set for contemporary choirs. Deliberate simplicity promotes freedom of the voice and understanding of the text. Highly effective, but easy to prepar...

This long-time favorite of voice teachers is now available for 3-part mixed and SSA choirs. Art song phrases inspire expressive 'bel canto' singing, and limited vocal ranges are just right for develop...

This familiar German madrigal is a solid study of early Baroque singing for SSA choirs. The light 3/4 'in one' feel provides a steady lilt for clear treble sonorities. Sing in English or German (a com...

You can't miss the vivid text painting as the floating vocal parts layer one upon another in the rich sequential refrain. You can almost feel the chill of a winter wind as the haunting opening theme i...

This sensitive setting of Christopher Marlowe's romantic poetry is an especially artistic choice. Lyrical choral writing is beautifully balanced with a lush piano accompaniment, creating a work that i...