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H Gaudeamus HodieNatalie Sleeth. This 30-
year commemorative edition of a classic Sleeth
melody will be welcome with teachers and church
choir directors alike. Talk about infectious! Layered
melodies and simple calypso rhythms are enhanced
with Latin percussion instruments and a dancing
piano-four-hands accompaniment. Natalie's unique
gift was to capture the essence of musical style with
simple, clean lines-you'll find the P/A CD a plus, but
even more fun is that the piano part can be played
by two student pianists.
3296079 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
247957 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3296080 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
n Give Me WingsJohn Rutter. Now even your
youngest singers can enjoy singing the music of
John Rutter! "Give me wings and I'll soar like an
eagle; Bear me up, till I float in the blue; Give me
mountains to climb, give me poems to rhyme, Give
me dreams and I'll make them come true." This
beautiful, inspiring message will encourage young
musicians to sing their hearts out at graduation or
any time. "We can change the old world to new."
10444714 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
4 Give to Me the Life I LoveVictor C. Johnson.
Rich vocal sonorities, a classic seafaring poem
by Robert Lewis Stevenson, and a contrasting
piano part combine to create a truly unique choral
experience. Sensitive choral writing and the
combination of major and minor tonalities makes
this the perfect choice for developing men's choirs.
10708681 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Give Us HopeJim Papoulis/arr. Fransisco Nunez.
Expressing a powerful message of hope for a better
world, this dynamic piece strikes a universal chord
for all to hear! The quiet and subdued opening
gradually builds to a dramatic musical statement
using hand claps and short solos for a climactic
ending. "Give us hope and we'll show you the way."
Highly recommended!
3701107 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3294676 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10011452 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4 Go Forth in LightFelix Mendelssohn/arr.
Patrick Liebergen. Taken from a singspiel written
by Mendelssohn when he was 15 years old, this
masterwork arranged for treble choir will give
young singers the chance to experience authentic
19th-century music. You can choose to sing the
original German text or the singable English version.
Elegant and expressive, with two optional flutes and
bass, this selection is an ideal selection for contest,
festival or concert.
10760131 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Goin' HomePaul Langford. Dvorak's famous
Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9 "From the
New World" is set to a beautiful, spiritual original
text in this deeply moving piece. Simple, yet rich
with vocal harmonies, piano accompaniment
and optional cello, it will provide an emotional,
memorable moment in your concert or service. "It's
not far, just close by, through an open door; work
all done, care laid by, goin' to fear no more..."
10510937 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10510938 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10499818 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 44.99
H Good Cheer (Festival Procession)arr. Audrey
Snyder. This buoyant work is based on a two-part
medieval song and is useful for a wide variety of
programming needs, including madrigal dinners,
processionals, holiday concerts and other festive
occasions. A part for hand percussion is included in
the octavo, and the flexible optional instrumentation
has parts for four wind instruments in C, or in C,
B-flat and F.
3207784 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3207792 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 20.00
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The HallowedDouglas Beam. Incorporating
a familiar Irish hymn tune and text from a poem
by Abraham Lincoln, this expressive original offers
an opportunity for younger choirs to give tribute
or express love for a special individual or group.
Composed in honor of an elementary principal who
gave her life to save the lives of two of her students
in a tragic school bus accident, this touching piece
reminds us that the love and care of family and
friends is a memory that does not fade away.
10715678 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l The Highland Lassarr. James Bowyer.
Combining the familiar tune
PROSPECT from
Walker's Southern Harmony and Wordworth's
The Solitary Reaper, this setting for SSAA voices
is both beautiful and accessible. Each verse is
treated differently, first in unison, then harmony
with soprano solo, and then four-part a cappella.
Piano accompaniment is optional.
10633174 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
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Hold Fast Your DreamsGreg Gilpin. The
exciting fanfare opening exalts the title then
continues with long melodic lines above a rhythmic
and driving piano accompaniment. Throughout, the
text is musically reflected in style and dynamics with
a final and celebratory finish. This vibrant setting
of selected lines from Louise Driscoll's poem is an
excellent choice for concert, contest or graduation.
10689150 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10689151 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Homeward BoundMarta Keen/arr. Wilberg.
This heartfelt song has touched thousands of
musicians and their audiences with its warmth and
sincerity, and it has also become an anthem for
soldiers returning home from war. Mack Wilberg's
stunning arrangement, as written for The Mormon
Tabernacle Choir, includes a penny whistle on the
recorded track that adds a wonderful Celtic flavor.
"Set me free to find my calling and I'll return to you
somehow." This is a timeless piece that belongs in
every choral library. Highly recommended!
10285084 SATB Piano Four Hands . . . . . . 2.25
10305681 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Homeward BoundMarta Keen/arr. Althouse.
Homeward Bound, a favorite with choral directors
for many years, is now available for young choirs!
This heartfelt piece is elegant in its simplicity and
memorable in its warmth and sincerity. It has also
become an anthem for soldiers returning home.
Performed as a choral only, or with concert band,
it is guaranteed to create a stirring moment in your
concert! Highly recommended!
1780808 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1780816 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3016219 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3285996 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10274940 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
l Hope Is the Thing with FeathersDeanna
Wehrspann. This well-known poem by Emily
Dickinson is presented in a lovely treble setting
that presents multiple teaching opportunities. From
its literary value and interpretation to its optimistic
feeling of anticipation and comfort, along with its
lyrical melodies and whimsical accompaniment, this
concert piece is a delightful selection. A learning
resource page to enhance educational connection
to the teaching standards is also included.
10736682 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
How Can I Keep from Singing?Jay Althouse.
Singers will cherish this sublime Quaker song,
taken from our rich heritage of American folk music.
As experienced conductors have come to expect
from the gifted arranger, Jay's setting is artful in its
simplicity, elegant in its effect.
10453053 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453055 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453057 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 44.99
4t How Can I Keep from Singing?Robert
Lowry/arr. Russell Robinson. The well-loved song
by Robert Lowry takes on a more reflective and
emotional style in this elegant, simple setting for
mixed voices. Accessible choral parts make this a
good choice for developing a cappella singing. A
refreshing take on a beloved work that will program
beautifully as an a cappella concert feature or a
poignant opener or closer.
10684069 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10684071 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
How Can I Stop Singing My Song?Cynthia
Gray. A strong choice for any concert program!
Celebrating the power of music, this spectacular
original in minor mode is full of driving rhythmic
excitement clear through to its exhilarating
conclusion! In stunning contrast, a softer middle
section changes the mood before it weaves its way
back to the vigorous, rhythmic feeling of the work.
The perfect concert opener, this is also ideal for
"Music In Our Schools Month" celebrations.
3128857 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3128865 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3128873 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
How Like a WinterRuth Morris Gray. "How
like a winter hath my absence been, like a winter,
from thee..." This artful setting of a text by William
Shakespeare works equally well as a winter piece
or as a secular concert work. Sing the liquid phrases
with a beautiful line and observe the tempo nuances
to attain the most expressive performance. Haunting!
10604441 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10274943 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10274944 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n The HurricanePaul David Thomas. This piece
really conveys the excitement of a hurricane! Knee
slaps, finger snaps and blowing sounds effectively
imitate the rain and wind while the piano contributes
just the right percussive effects to complete the
illusion of the storm. "Lord of the winds! I feel thee
nigh, I know thy breath in the burning sky!"
10583532 Two-Part or Three-Part Treble. .2.25
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I Am a Small Part of the WorldSally Albrecht
& Jay Althouse. Dramatic! Full of strength, power
and determination! With an incredibly strong text
and solid choral writing, this is an excellent choice
for a multitude of functional uses and for any size
choir, from very small to massed festival choirs.
Starting small, building and then ending quietly,
this is certain to raise "goosebumps" in your singers
and audiences alike!
1827583 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
1827591 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3286010 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
I Am the RiverAmy Feldman Bernon. "I am the
river and I am like you...losing my way and then
finding it again..." This sensitive, introspective
original text, portraying the river as a metaphor for
life, is one that is especially meaningful to students
at the middle school and high school levels. A
flowing, memorable song with colorful vocal
layering, beautiful contrasts and easy optional solo
opportunities, this is an outstanding piece that your
students will be inspired to sing!
10047269 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3128766 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10044091 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10047809 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H I Dream a WorldAndre Thomas. "I dream a
world where man no other man will scorn, where
love will bless the earth and peace its paths
adorn..." The introspective and contemplative
lyrics of the great African-American poet Langston
Hughes grace this marvelous, expressive work.
Dedicated to the victims of the September 11,
2001 terrorist attacks, this will be a gripping
program feature. Highly recommended!
3295803 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3296679 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10590412 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10064634 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10590413 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10067645 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10590414 P/A CD Full Orchestra . . . . . . 26.95
10047850 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
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I Have Loved the Stars Too FondlyHeather
Sorenson. Inspired by Sarah Williams' poem The
Old Astronomer, the exceptional text in this new
concert work tells of the irony of life's moments.
This appealing piece features an optional cello
obbligato which combines with the lovely, flowing
piano part to create a supportive accompaniment.
Highly recommended!
10689417 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n I Plant You a GardenCharlotte Lee & Greg
Gilpin. "I plant you a garden, an acre or more, that
brightens and blesses what life holds in store..."
These words of caring, comfort and encouragement
join with gently flowing musical lines to create a
lovely, inspiring work. Now available for SSAA.
10590426 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10684723 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10590427 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n I RememberSarah Quartel. Here is a lyric
beauty for two-part women, with lovely legato lines,
a gorgeous piano part, and a picturesque text.
"In my song there's a race through a wild green
meadow, the sunshine so bright in my eyes..."
Perfect for graduation or any other occasion, this
is beautifully done!
10354614 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
I See a StarGreg Gilpin. Simply charming for
young and developing choirs, and now for SATB
voices, this touching piece offers a wish for the
world to find the hope, peace, and love that it
needs. With memorable melodies and a bridge
featuring hints of "star light, star bright, first star
I see tonight," it is usable throughout the year as a
song of peace and will make an especially effective
addition to Christmas, winter, and holiday concerts.
10519889 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307408 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307409 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307410 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
I Shall Not Live in VainRuth Morris Gray. This
textured work of art is built on a captivating melodic
theme that echoes and overlaps through the voices
and an optional instrumental obbligato. Emily
Dickinson's words are truly inspiring. There is simply
no better choice for three-part choirs. Visit alfred.
com/choralparts to download the free violin part.
10453072 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453073 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 44.99
n I Will Lift My Voice and Sing!Victor C.
Johnson. Victor Johnson's celebratory original
features a text adapted from Psalms. Opening
with a stately, majestic fanfare, it moves into
jubilant high gear featuring a rhythmically driving
accompaniment and percussive hand claps. The
lyrical, flowing middle section provides a unique
contrast for this exciting work that is equally
appropriate for use in both school and church
settings. A learning resource page is included.
10512766 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512767 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512768 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512769 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
4 I Will SingAndy Beck. "Oh, I will sing with the
rising sun, at the dawn of the morning, I will sing.
And I will sing when the day is done. When the stars
are shining, I will sing." A text inspired by nature
reveals beautiful music all around, at all times of
the day, in every season; even inside of yourself!
The craftsmanship and artistic fingerprint of Andy
Beck is evident throughout, from the sparkling
piano introduction and hushed opening phrase to
the memorable refrain, the ascending bridge, and
the most surprising finish. Not to be missed!
10751969 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751970 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751971 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
IfMark Patterson. "If I can stop one heart from
breaking, I shall not live in vain..." Emily Dickinson's
well-known poem is the creative force behind this
gorgeous concert work. Lovely unison singing and
simple, tasteful harmonic passages beautifully
paint the text as it conveys its message of love and
generosity of spirit.
10567937 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10567938 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10592959 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 44.99
