Saints Bound for Heaven

SATB, folk hymn by J. King and Wm. Walker, arr. 1854. All Saints' or general use.
Available in TTBB voicing in the collection Saints Bound for Heaven. Also available for SSA in the collection SSA-Howard Helvey.

What Child Is This?

SATB GREENSLEEVES Starting with a harp-like accompaniment, you will be led through fresh harmonizations to a climatic third verse filled with drama and pathos. A TTBB setting of this same arrangement can be found in Christmas Glory! (CC3). An optional orchestral accompaniment (BP1432A) is available.

Kings’ Processional

Originally commissioned and composed for a Middle School men's chorus, Morton's strophic setting, based on an ancient advent play, depicts each of the three Magi in the bass, baritone and tenor sections. Sensational as a procession, but also highly successful when performed from the risers, with or without piano and percussion. A perfect addition to any holiday or festival concert.

An American Medley

This stirring patriotic medley is well-suited for young male voices. It combines three well-known and well-loved patriotic songs from throughout American history. The combination of “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and “You're a Grand Old Flag” makes it an instant crowd-pleaser! Duration: 1:40

Homeward Bound

TTB

One of the most popular and widely performed choral selections of our time. This heartfelt piece is elegant in its simplicity and has become the anthem for many soldiers returning home. May optionally be performed with the new concert band scoring by Brant Karrick.

About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Be Thou My Vision

TTB

Uses: General, Hymn Arrangement, Reformation
Scripture: Numbers 12:6; Psalm 16:5-8; Psalm 61:1-5

This sensitive setting of a beloved Irish hymn is truly a worshipful experience. A contrasting a cappella section adds interest and emotional depth, while optional use of harp and cello brings the concept to a beautiful level of expressivity. It is a work that your choir and congregation will ask for again and again, and we are proud to offer this best-selling anthem in a variety of new voicings. Stunning!

Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho

TTBB

A spirited TTBB arrangement of this Howard Helvey favorite with piano four-hand accompaniment. Also available for SATB voicing (BP1772).

Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day

TTBB

Rediscover the appeal of the first of Howard Helvey’s 4-hand-accompanied carol settings with this new transcription for men’s choir.
An orchestral accompaniment (BP1509A) is available.

The First Noel

Orchestration (SSA)

Full orchestral score and parts for The First Noel. (Identical scoring to the TTB and SATB orchestrations, but has SSA choral parts in the score.)

Instrumation:

  • Flute 1 & 2
  • Oboe
  • Clarinet in B-flat 1 & 2
  • Bassoon
  • Horn in F 1 & 2
  • Trumpet 1 & 2
  • Trombone 1 & 2
  • Trombone 3
  • Tuba
  • Timpani
  • Percussion
  • Harp
  • Violin 1 & 2
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Double bass
  • The First Noel

    Orchestration (SATB)

    Full orchestral score and parts for The First Noel. (Identical scoring to the TTB and SSA orchestrations, but has SATB choral parts in the score.)

    Instrumation:

  • Flute 1 & 2
  • Oboe
  • Clarinet in B-flat 1 & 2
  • Bassoon
  • Horn in F 1 & 2
  • Trumpet 1 & 2
  • Trombone 1 & 2
  • Trombone 3
  • Tuba
  • Timpani
  • Percussion
  • Harp
  • Violin 1 & 2
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Double bass