Alfred Choral Designs: composiciones corales con un toque especial

Los vibrantes vocables de este extraordinario original carecen de significado literal, pero burbujean de alegría rítmica. Una apertura adicional introduce tres partes vocales independientes antes de d...

This high-energy original Christmas spiritual is not to be missed! A driving gospel chorus alternates with contrasting verses, then a quote from 'Angels We Have Heard on High' introduces a lively, and...

This exciting original Christmas spiritual by Jay Althouse opens with the men stating the rhythmic theme, followed by the middle voices and finally the sopranos. The three verses include much repetiti...

Show off the a cappella achievements of your advanced choir with this stunning tour-de-force by one of Alfred's best, Sally K. Albrecht. Half of the group chants a rhythmic ostinato accompanying the i...

An exuberant chorus alternates with a vibrant verse in this gospel original for Christmas by Greg Gilpin. And with no-fail syncopations and bright chords that lock in every time, it's the kind of song...

This original a cappella Christmas spiritual begins with a vibrant bass line, and when the other voices join above, the piece truly shines. A contrasting middle section is based upon the familiar 'We...

Inspirado en un conocido adagio, este rítmico original a capella incluye una convincente percusión corporal. Antes de que la parte superior añada su línea esencial, las voces inferiores marcan un ritm...

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Here's a heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic piano figure supports graceful vocal lines and occasional harmonic crunches in this warm closer or...

Here's a heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic piano figure supports graceful vocal lines and occasional harmonic crunches in this warm closer or...

Here's a new and rousing spiritual for choral groups of all ages. The text includes traditional spiritual imagery, but the music is fresh and new. Easy part writing and straightforward voice leading....

Bongo and hand drum accompaniment highlight this African-styled work filled with rhythmic intensity. The simple 'alleluia' text allows the melodic and rhythmic lines to take center stage. An add-on se...

This powerful gospel original longs for world peace with a deliberate 3/4 groove that explodes into a revival-style tag. Two brief solos are not difficult to sing, but enhance the gospel style. Add th...

Written in the style of a spiritual, this original gospel tune will be a highlight this Christmas season. Featuring call-and-response voicing, stylized articulation, and dramatic dynamic shifts, there...

Here's a beloved American spiritual, sensitively prepared for school and church singers by Victor C. Johnson. The familiar strophic melody is fully arranged with progressively richer sonorities throug...

This soulful adaptation of the familiar American spiritual overflows with joy! Opening with a powerful optional solo, Victor C. Johnson's syncopated setting gives every voice part a chance to shine. T...

Sung entirely on scat syllables, this stylized piece is equally appropriate for concert or jazz choirs. Dig the new-age groove!

Bossa nova (Portuguese for 'new trend') is a musical genre that began in Brazil in the 1950s. The combination of samba rhythms, jazz sonorities, and lyrical melodies created a new, sophisticated style...

Es el clásico poema de Navidad con un toque de jazz. Una elegante línea de bajo y algunos chasquidos de dedos de contratiempo dan la bienvenida a los versos iniciales, pronunciados estilísticamente co...

Imagine the opening solo in darkness. Light increases as the choir begins, growing to full brilliance when three luminous lines intertwine. A 'lux aeterna' refrain is sung in resonant harmony, with to...

Written especially for 2-part choirs, this inquisitive piece includes lyrical unisons, echo singing, and sensible duet harmonies. A haunting piano motive represents the moon throughout as the childlik...

Multiculturalism abounds in this rhythmic African choral by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Five easy Swahili phrases are followed by their English equivalents in this pulsating piece which teache...

This highly imaginative gem feels as though it comes from the pages of a classic storybook. We're off on a fantastical adventure, including a magic carpet, a grand kingdom, and a crystal sea. Just bef...

Accompanied by a delicate piano (symbolizing falling snow) and an optional cello (the lustrous moon), expressively rich choral parts capture the beauty of a winter night. It quiets the mind and touche...

Atractivo villancico ucraniano con palabras festivas de invierno. Las partes corales texturizadas traen una ráfaga de "jing, jingle's" y "fa la la's". La serie PerformancePlus+ es una adición innovado...