Alfred Choral Designs: composiciones corales con un toque especial

Stacked vocal lines and counterpoint handclaps sound (and look) stunning! Each voice part introduces its own independent melody with claps, until everything combines in joyful polyphony. Some chordal...

Majestic and exuberant, this quintessential concert/contest selection opens and closes with an accented Latin text theme. In the middle, a contrasting chant-like 'Resonet in laudibus' softens and slow...

Majestic and exuberant, this quintessential concert/contest selection opens and closes with an accented Latin text theme. In the middle, a contrasting chant-like 'Resonet in laudibus' softens and slow...

Colorful choral sonorities emerge over a steady "heartbeat" piano part in this contemporary treatment of the traditional Latin text. Composer Jacob Narverud remains faithful to the tonic scale degree...

Colorful choral sonorities emerge over a steady "heartbeat" piano part in this contemporary treatment of the traditional Latin text. Composer Jacob Narverud remains faithful to the tonic scale degree...

La radiante realización de Victor C. Johnson del texto tradicional latino "luz nacida de la luz" es igualmente adecuada para la sala de conciertos, el escenario o el santuario. Con mucho espacio para...

Victor C. Johnson's radiant realization of the traditional Latin "light born of light" text is equally fitting for the concert hall, stage, or sanctuary. With plenty of room for expressive singing, th...

Sally Albrecht has adeptly set a 'Kyrie eleison' text to Handel's classic 'Sarabande' melody. You'll recognize the melody as soon as you hear it, and your immediate reaction will be, 'Why hasn't someo...

This tender song of remembrance features a poignant original text combined with Latin phrases from the Requiem Mass. Close cluster chords, beautifully sculpted phrases, and expressive dynamics leave t...

Presenting one of Franz Schubert's masterpieces, skillfully arranged for developing choral groups. An elegant combination of sectional features and homophonic choral texture, this arrangement allows c...

An achievable thriller on a familiar Latin text! Jay Althouse's compelling mixed meter theme develops into a shimmering array of contemporary harmonies in this exciting, angular work. A reflective ada...

Lyrical voices float over a Bach-inspired piano accompaniment in this beautiful setting built on five common Latin words. Three independent melodies are introduced one at a time and eventually layered...

Victor C. Johnson's radiant realization of the traditional Latin "light born of light" text is equally fitting for the concert hall, stage, or sanctuary. With plenty of room for expressive singing, th...

An absolutely superb choral setting of the famous 'Bless the Lord, O my Soul' psalm. Optional clarinet, oboe, or violin. Comfortable, singable vocal writing.

An absolutely superb choral setting of the famous 'Bless the Lord, O my Soul' psalm. Optional clarinet, oboe, or violin. Comfortable, singable vocal writing.

New for SATB and SAB! A singable Mozart canon is the basis for this fine 2-part arrangement by Donald Moore. An optional flute (included in the publication) also joins in the canon. The canonic style...

New for SATB and SAB! A singable Mozart canon is the basis for this fine 2-part arrangement by Donald Moore. An optional flute (included in the publication) also joins in the canon. The canonic style...

This haunting melody has been recorded by everyone from Charlotte Church to Andrea Bocelli and no wonder: it's gorgeous. And the harmonies are lush, and unexpected for a 16th century piece. The voice...

A new, fresh, rhythmic setting of the Latin 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' text. For a truly novel approach, add the percussion ensemble SoundPax, or use the SoundTrax CD which includes all the percussion p...

Solid choral writing, expressive legato, and a breathtaking melodic theme can't be missed in this contemporary work appropriate for concerts, contests, and festivals. This gorgeous setting of the trad...

Solid choral writing, expressive legato, and a breathtaking melodic theme can't be missed in this contemporary work appropriate for concerts, contests, and festivals. This gorgeous setting of the trad...

Premiered in April of 2004 at Carnegie Hall, this exuberant festival piece by revered composer and conductor Sally K. Albrecht is not to be missed! Open your next concert with this majestic fanfare th...

For the discerning choir, a lovely setting of the Latin 'Benedictus. ' A haunting melodic motive is underscored by a gently lilting piano accompaniment as your choir performs this highly expressive an...

For the discerning choir, a lovely setting of the Latin 'Benedictus. ' A haunting melodic motive is underscored by a gently lilting piano accompaniment as your choir performs this highly expressive an...

The meter often changes in Jay Althouse's provocative Gloria Allelu, but only the accompanist needs to handle the scattered five-four bars. Modern choral harmony, vast dynamic contrast, and captivatin...