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t Manly Men (Men's Chorus Extravaganza)
Kurt Knecht. Hilarious! Here is your chance to
show off the personality of your men's group with
style! Familiar melodies, such as Verdi's La Donna e
Mobile and the Toreador song from "Carmen," are
given new words to fit the egos of each different
voice part. From the arrogant Tenors who sing
louder when the pitch gets sour, to the Bassos
who will revolt if asked to sing another "dip-dip-
dip-dip-dah," this is a comic men's feature that will
positively bring down the house! Don't miss it!
3290277 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Marienwurmchen (Ladybug)Johannes
Brahms/ed. Goetze. This arrangement for unison
voices by Mary Goetze of this Johannes Brahms folk
song setting is an excellent way to introduce your
young choir to singing in German! A very detailed
pronunciation guide is included, as is an alternate
English text. Delightful!
1724772 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 The Mermaid's LamentJoseph Martin & John
Parker. A tale of the sea and unrequited love is
artfully set here for SSA voices. This original poem
is a bittersweet cry of the heart and is supported
by an impressionistic piano accompaniment.
The Mermaid's Lament offers great expressive
opportunities for your singers, from clear unison
singing to sweeping three-part textures.
10453985 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
4 Mist on the RiverMark Patterson. This gentle
piece was inspired by a photograph of the James
River hanging in the composer's office. The text
conveys the fleetingness of moments in nature
as captured by the photo. The central melody is
pentatonic, and the composition is perfect for a
reflective moment in your concert.
10457313 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457314 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457315 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457523 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Music in YouJ. Paul Williams & Joseph Martin.
"I've heard the song of the nightingale. I've heard the
wolf cry at the moon..." A picturesque text is set to
tender music in this singable ballad that affirms the
song within us all. "If the whole world has its tune,
then I know it must be true: there must be music in
you." A lyrical gem for concerts and festivals!
10009362 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4 Music Sing On!Mark T. Barnard & Cynthia
Gray. Here is a beautiful, singable original that
celebrates music in a unique way, beginning with
the silence of the earth before music. With or
without the optional orchestration, this is a must for
any music-themed program!
10457292 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457459 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 49.95
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Music, Sing to MeLaura Farmell. This
expansive work for mixed chorus opens with a
majestic vocal fanfare before moving into a flowing
and expressive main theme, celebrating the joys
and wonder of music. The fanfare returns before
a contrasting section that leads into the main
theme's recapitulation and full-voiced conclusion. A
fantastic selection for SATB mixed choirs in middle
school as well as festival honor choirs!
10455714 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Music's EchoGreg Gilpin. A text by Thomas
Moore provides the inspiration for this innovative
a cappella piece, which uses percussion
accompaniment to create a magical effect! It begins
with a simple melody, then each part joins with its
own melody as the polyphonic singing builds in a
glorious tribute to music. "How sweet the answer
Echo makes to Music at night, when, roused by
lute or horn, she wakes..." This may be used as a
processional, or it may be sung antiphonally by two
or more choirs. Parts for triangle or finger cymbals,
tambourine, mid/high drum and low drum are
included. Highly recommended!
10029515 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10453990 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n Music, Lead the Way!Laura Farnell. Laura
Farnell has drawn her inspiration for this gospel-
style composition from the work of the late Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. and others like him, who
worked to break down the barriers of racial and
social discrimination. A gripping Henry Van Dyke
text delivers the powerful message: when we
choose love and sing together in community, surely
"peace and love will conquer hate and strife."
10352197 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10352159 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
l My Heart Will Lead Me HomeCynthia Gray.
This thoughtful, moving ballad reflects upon
cherished memories and times spent together. It is
an ideal choice for graduation and spring concerts.
10457333 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n My Maple Tree and MeAmy F. Bernon. This
gentle, meaningful ode to the bonds that we have
with nature celebrates the friendship between a
child and a tree as they grow up side by side. The
tree's branches offer a place for the child to whisper
secrets and dreams of the future. Filled with gentle,
graceful melodic lines, it's an excellent choice for
Earth Day or any other performance occasion in
elementary or middle school.
10307430 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307431 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Nella Fantasia (In My Fantasy)arr. Audrey
Snyder. The multinational singing sensation Il
Divo has wowed audiences all over the world with
their rendition of this song. Loosely based on their
interpretation, this arrangement is heartbreakingly
beautiful! "In my fantasy I see a world of justice,
where all people live in peace and honesty..." Italian
and English texts are included in this very special
choral. Highly recommended!
10010458 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10010459 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10309712 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10010461 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10010462E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 55.00
Ht A New DayAudrey Snyder. This joyful new
a cappella work is an excellent concert and contest
piece. Well-crafted part writing makes this a fine
choice for developing tuning, phrasing and choral
style, and its use of harmony is particularly creative
and rewarding.
3253465 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
l Non Si CedaW.A. Mozart/arr. Patrick Liebergen.
This classical opera chorus is performed at the end
of Mozart's Mitridate by five leading characters
who pledge freedom for their country. An optional
English text is printed in the octavo, or a phonetic
pronunciation guide makes the Italian easy to learn.
Two flutes, available free at alfred.com/choralparts,
add to the joy.
10453409 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song
Accomp. CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 44.99
4 Now Sleeps the Crimson PetalGreg Gilpin.
This sensitive setting of Alfred Lord Tennyson's
time-honored poem is a musical text painting, set
to lush harmonic phrases and lyric melodies. The
simple yet supportive accompaniment allows the
vocals to be showcased throughout. "Now sleeps
the crimson petal, now the white; Nor waves the
cypress in the palace walk; Nor winks the gold
fin in the porphry font: The firefly wakens: waken
thou with me..." Highly recommended!
10443555 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n O Rushing WindMark Patterson. This flowing
original is so singable and so meaningful, it will
be one of your choir's favorites. "Come and
follow me as we sail the open seas and find the
place where all our dreams begin..." Full of hope
and optimism, with a beautiful melody and an
evocative piano accompaniment, it portrays the
wind and the sea as the life force that will "bring
us safely home again."
10352284 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.80
4 The Ocean is a Restless HeartRuth Elaine
Schram & John Parker. The music so beautifully
captures the feeling of a restless heart, this
minor-key original is a true treble showpiece.
The memorable melody and effective mixed
meter make the contemplative lyrics come to life!
Highly recommended!
10443058 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
One CandleAndy Beck & Brian Fisher. It's a
ready-made candle-lighting ceremony as a soloist
sings with a solitary flame, a second voice adds its
light, and gradually the whole choir illuminates the
stage with their voices and hopes of peace. One
Latin phrase, "Dona nobis pacem," is sung by the
echoing chorus, then "in the glow of candlelight I
see... peace for you and me." Choirs of all ages will
sound their very best on this at Christmas or any
time of year! Highly recommended!
10027503 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10027504 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10027505 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10027506 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10027507 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
n A Pebble in the WaterVictor C. Johnson.
Soaring melodic lines, a rippling accompaniment,
and a poignant text by American poet James W.
Foley combine to create a superb work to showcase
treble voices. "Drop a word of cheer...and you've
rolled a wave of comfort whose sweet music can
be heard over miles and miles of water just by
dropping one kind word."
10366603 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Pictures of FallRoger Emerson & John
Jacobson. All the colors of autumn are right here in
this lilting, dance-like original. With charming lyrics
and well-crafted voice parts, this simple, pretty
piece is full of teachable moments and easy enough
for the first performance of the year!
10455168 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364826 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
The Poet SingsZ. Randall Stroope. "Stay the
course, light a star, change the world wherever you
are..." With a compelling text, based on a poem
by Richard LeGallienne, and magnificent original
music, this is truly inspiring! A brief narration sets
the mood, enhancing the impact of this profound
work: "...Send out the best messages, for they may
be shaping future generations." An excellent choice.
3129079 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l RainPaul Langford. "I think that when the world
was young, rain must have been our native tongue,
yours and mine." Beginning with these words, this
exquisite original poem is set simply and movingly
with patter-like accompaniment. Legato lines carry
dynamic contrast and rich harmonic writing make
this a stunning concert piece!
10439049 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n The RainbowDavid N. Childs. "Boats sail on
the rivers, and ships sail on the seas; but clouds
that sail across the sky are prettier than these..."
A soaring melody, colorful harmonies and a superb
piano accompaniment complement Christina
Rossetti's famous poem so well, this is a top choice
for treble choirs at all levels! Highly recommended!
10046160 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Reaching for the StarsSally K. Albrecht & Jay
Althouse. Here's the ultimate motivational choral,
perfect as a closer, especially for year-end concerts
and graduation events. "I'm not gonna stop trying to
reach my dreams."
10355974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355975 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355976 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355977 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10361693 DVD Choral Movement. . . . 39.99
lt A Red, Red RoseJulie Ann Ballard. The beloved
air by the Scottish national poet Robert Burns is
richly set in this tender ballad that expresses both
the endurance and the fleeting quality of love. This
accessible setting is ideal for building choral tone
and intonation in the a cappella choir.
10437286 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Reproducible
Let the
Women Sing!
Greg Gilpin. "Let the Women Sing!"
is a new reproducible collection of
chorals for soprano and alto voices
and is the follow-up to the collection
"Let the Men Sing!" Folk songs,
holiday music, spirituals, inspirational
songs, and patriotic themes fill
this nine-song collection. The kit
includes an enhanced CD-ROM with
accompaniment and performance
tracks and information about the
composer, as well as reproducible
vocal parts and instrument pages.
Whether you have 10 or 100 female
singers, this must-have collection will
keep you on budget while supplying
your program with excellent choral
literature for your young female
singers for many years to come.
Contents: A Merry Christmas Medley;
Danny Boy; Keep on Following
the Star; Music's Echo; Rock Me
To Sleep; Skye Boat Song; Star-
Spangled Banner; Swing Down,
Chariot!; Think On Me.
10453954 SSA Reproducible
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
Reproducible
Multiple Voicings
for Middle
School Voices
ed. Mary Lynn Lightfoot.
This reproducible book is both a
unique value and a great resource
for quality repertoire for developing
voices. Everything you need is
included in this collection, featuring
multiple voicings for the ever-
changing needs of the middle school
choir: SAB, Three-Part Mixed, SSA,
Two-Part and TB. Reproducible
PDFs are included on the supporting
CD, along with the accompaniment
tracks for each of the twelve titles.
Contents: And This Shall Be for Music
(Lightfoot); Zum Gali Gali (Gilpin);
Bring Us Peace - Da Pacem Domine
(Spevacek); Cindy (Neil Johnson); Sing
for Joy! (Spevacek); Come In from
the Firefly Darkness (Bernon); The
Sky Is Crying on the Sea (Schram);
Keep Your Lamps! (Victor Johnson);
Wayfarin' Stranger (Spevacek); Pie
Jesu (Lightfoot); Alleluia, Alleluia!
(Bernon); Ahrirang (Printz).
10457256 Multiple Voicings
Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
