Alfred Choral Designs

Those with a keen sense of humor and a modest knowledge of the choral repertoire will appreciate this tongue-in-cheek send-up of a common programming cliché. With plenty of punch lines, a few familiar...

The candle is a universal symbol of peace and hope. This seasonal selection honors the tradition with its captivating music and heartwarming text. At the end, four spoken greetings embrace various hol...

An easy-to-teach arrangement of a great, standard song recently sung by Bette Midler in the movie 'Beaches. ' The lazy, swing tempo arrangement highlights the conversational nature of the text. . . gr...

An exciting Christmas medley, combining the English carol Here We Come A-Caroling, with the French carols Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella (featuring the women), and Masters in this Hall (featuring th...

A reflective opening sets the stage for this lively Klezmer-style setting in three. Fun-to-sing Yiddish lyrics celebrate the balalaika (a musical instrument from Russia), and new English words honor t...

You-know-who is SQUEEZIN' DOWN THE CHIMNEY? Just putting this title in your Christmas program will guarantee a giggle from your audience. It's fun, but like all of Jay's music, it's easy-to-teach, and...

A 100% chance of precipitation equals a 100% chance of anticipation...that school will be closed! Your 2-part choirs will 'dig in' when singing this driving, disco, wintertime hit.

Singers will simply shine when performing this lilting setting that celebrates the beauty of the stars. Independent counterlines, sensible ranges, readable rhythms, and notable dynamics make this a te...

. . . that knows no hunger, where none live in fear. Inspiring. Uplifting. An important message to impart upon our children, with sensible vocal parts designed for success. 'Imagine and believe!'

Another great, original spiritual from Jay Althouse. Teach the refrain first and you'll find your singers can't wait to learn the rest of the piece. In just a rehearsal or two, they'll sound great and...

Don Besig and Nancy Price give us not one, but two new partner songs for 'When The Saints Go Marching In. ' The all-purpose 3-part voicing is ideal for any group from middle school through senior high...

We loved this song from the minute we heard it. Inspired by a Jamaican folk song, this humorous calypso number tells the story of an inept but pretty 'chiquita.' (She not good at cooking, she can't bo...

It's Sally's follow-up to her successful 'Reindeer Rap. ' This time it's the elves turn to rap, complaining that 'SANTA'S JOB IS A SNAP. ' The SoundTrax cassette will bring down the house. For any siz...

Would you believe a song in which the entire lyric is made up of 24 rock and roll song titles from the 50's and 60's?? Only Jay Althouse could have written this one. Opens with a brief speech choir se...

Remember those juke-box days of the 1950's? They're back with this slow-rockin' Christmas number from Irv Rothenberg. The mixed-voice editions feature the men on a typical 'bass' line. (Note: the 3-pa...