Victor Johnson captures the mystery and nuance of the bittersweet poem, “Wake Me a Song,” by American poet, Abram Joseph Ryan. Nuance, text, and Johnson's rich harmonies paired with intertwining textures make this a noteworthy addition to any program. Also available for SATB Voices (CM9561).
Dove: We Are One Fire – SATB divisi a cappella
Written by the legendary Kay Thompson, this swingin' song of the season is most closely associated with singer Andy Williams's now-iconic 1963 Christmas album. Mark Hayes gives it the full Hollywood treatment in this show-stopping arrangement, including a flashy piano part and a no-holds-barred instrumental accompaniment. Not to be missed!
Now available in SSAA and TTBB voicings. Alfred Music commends Dr. Timothy Sarsany for his scholarly adaptations of this long-standing favorite of honor choirs and festival groups. New voicings are carefully crafted to reflect the original. A joyful, tried-and-true a cappella fanfare, not to be missed!
Here's a wildly inventive reimagining of the traditional English carol that will be a highlight on holiday concerts. The dazzling piano introduction ushers in a rush of crystal-clear chords in bright contemporary harmony, while frequent shifts of meter and style conjure an assortment of moods, from celebratory to reflective. A stunning concert setting that is worth the extra rehearsal.
Generations of solo singers have cherished this classic art song, and now Alfred Music proudly presents the magnificent work designed for sophisticated choirs in an array of voicings. Schubert's original piano part provides the rich chromatic language from which the voice parts are extracted. Study the original German text using the provided IPA pronunciation guide, or choose the singable English translation.
The familiar African-American spiritual in a fresh rhythmic setting! Opening with just a shaker and unison voices, a tapestry of percussion ostinatos and traditional choral harmony gradually unfolds before returning back to the clean lines of the beginning. Well-planned key changes ensure successful a cappella modulations for less-experienced groups. Three notated percussion parts are included in the publication.
“Desperta Ferro!”—literally, “Rise, iron!” in medieval Catalan—was one of the battle cries employed by the fierce Almogà vers as they struck the earth with their weapons, causing sparks to fly from the stones. Here, it becomes the main idea of a thrilling work for Tenor/Bass voices, piano, and optional percussion. Bravado and confidence surge with each additive cry of the powerful, newly composed text. Sure to spark a lifelong love of choral singing!
This Land of Ours is a tie-in collection with a bestselling EMI Classics recording from the composer of Adiemus and The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. A collection for TTBB and piano/organ, comprising well-loved movements from the composer's own works, plus arrangements by him of favorite hymns and folksongs, all inspired by the land of Wales.
This fresh-off-the-charts arrangement of Shawn Mendes's global hit is all the buzz. The rhythmic chorus is driven by a bright stream of upbeat pop lyrics accompanied by an undeniably funky groove. A guaranteed singer-favorite with an incredibly catchy hook!
