Alfred Choral Designs

Enjoy the bright energy of 3/4 felt in one. This rhythmic Greg Gilpin original may be accompanied by shaker alone or the optional keyboard part. Vibrant vocables have no literal meaning, but virtually...

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 sturdy original is composed in the style of a traditional spiritual. A symbolic text leads to crossing metaphoric River Jordan as the music recalls songs from early America. Opens with brief solo...

This Celtic-inspired original is an exceptional testament to music, a powerful tool for human expression. Compelling lyrics come from the unique perspective of song itself, "I am the spark that glows...

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 uplifting gospel original teaches each of us to 'shine a little light on the world.' Includes two short stylized solos, and incorporates 'This Little Light of Mine' as a canon just before the rou...

Also known as 'Keep Your Hand on the Plow,' here's a traditional spiritual that is appropriate for concert or contest, stage or sanctuary. Singers will easily grasp the bluesy harmonies that often fli...

The brief Latin text, 'Cantate canticum novum,' means 'Sing a new song.' And this is an outstanding new song to sing. All voicings include legitimate jazz sonorities, canonic verses, and logical chora...

The traditional Ubi Caritas text is uniquely set as an uptempo jazz waltz. Just one sentence in Latin plus a few English lyrics make it clear that this song is all about 'charity and love.' As you've...

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...

Like a cozy sweater on a cold day, this original wintertime poem juxtaposes warmth with chills. Imagine the opening descending motive as the first falling flake and the eventual musical layers as accu...

This exuberant Latin text setting is built upon a lively 6/8 meter. In the B section, contemporary tone clusters are easily achieved with logical voice leading. Accessible repertoire for festival and...

This text-driven setting of Rossetti's treasured poem is top-tier. A well-developed choral interlude sounds like swirling winds with round vowels and captivating harmonies to spare. Most notably, Jay'...

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...

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...

A dancing opening motive in Latin, harmonized in sturdy open fifths and punctuated by handclaps, yields to a slower, contrasting English language section. A gradual crescendo and brief accelerando bui...

Like a cozy sweater on a cold day, this original wintertime poem juxtaposes warmth with chills. Imagine the opening descending motive as the first falling flake and the eventual musical layers as accu...

Compelling Ukrainian Bell Carol with festive wintertime words. Textured choral parts bring a flurry of "jing, jingle's," and "fa la la's." Familiar and fun!The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative...

Paint a peaceful winter scene with the tender vocal lines and ethereal piano accompaniment of this striking original. A gentle ode to heavenly stars and falling snow, it is appropriate for any winter...

An impassioned salute to the value of music in our lives. Perform it at any public or community event. Great concert opener, closer, or theme song.

Written for the 30th Anniversary of the Milwaukee Children's Choir by founding director Emily Crocker, this song of unity features original words by John Jacobson and a simple Latin phrase meaning "lo...

This a cappella feature for treble or male choirs is an outstanding choice for any time of year. Strong individual voice lines add up to an exciting, dynamic, and vibrant concert feature. ABA format w...

A syncopated opening riff in the lower voices lays the groundwork for this quintessential a cappella spiritual. When the other voices join, we begin a journey of texture, harmonic development, and for...

The energy of this piece is derived from the layering effect of vocal lines and handclaps. The interweaving of voice parts makes for joyous part singing.

A unique choral work. . . it's spiritual yet fresh, contemporary, and new, but with a hint of street-corner a cappella singing. Opens with a rhythmically hushed bass line and develops into an exciting...