Alfred Choral Designs

One of the great spirituals is skillfully arranged for mature a cappella groups. Each section of the choir shines with characteristic voice parts and occasional divisi. Superb writing with a deliberat...

You've heard many arrangements of this beautiful American folk hymn, but none quite like this. Kirby Shaw's unique style brings out the inherent joy of the traditional text. Throughout the piece, cont...

Here's an exuberant a cappella feature, equally appropriate for school and church. Traditional choral writing, a familiar form, a characteristic bass line, and a soprano descant give this original com...

A syncopated opening bass lick lays the groundwork for this quintessential a cappella spiritual. When the other voices join, we begin a journey of texture, harmonic development, and form, indicative o...

The bass section lays out a captivating minor key line, followed by the entrance of syncopated tenors. Altos add their percussive part, and the sopranos offer another layer in the exciting contrapunta...

A grandiose choral introduction travels through several keys to open this polished setting of the traditional spiritual, which soon breaks into a joyously brisk treatment featuring call-and-response b...

The word 'hydom' mimics the drone of bagpipes. The word 'tiddlydom' represents the rhythm of the drum. This traditional Czech carol onomatopoetically recreates the sounds of these festive instruments...

Wish your audience a 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year' in just a half a minute. This madrigal-style a cappella novelty is equally easy-to-learn and enjoyable-to-sing. Plus, it's a great choice fo...

Perform this pair of authentic Asian folk songs separately or as a world music set. Singers will embrace imitating percussion instruments in the Chinese 'Flower Drum Song,' and adore echoing the lyric...

Divisi a cappella writing, with subtle shifts in dynamics and tempi, invites singers to new heights of artistry in this serene setting of 'Dona nobis pacem' and its equivalent English words. Cluster c...

A well-constructed original a cappella Christmas spiritual built upon a memorable chorus of interlocking rhythms. The gripping minor key, dramatic dynamic contrasts, and a compelling modulation will m...

Following the success of her Two Irish Blessings, Glenda Franklin shares this creative a cappella set that is ideal as a concert finale, encore, benediction, or graduation selection. Whether performed...

Tambourine and hand drum enhance the dance-like character of this Spanish villancico that dates back to the Renaissance era. This arrangement makes brilliant use of varied a cappella textures, from so...

'We will reach out, sing out, make a change. We will show the world what love can do!' These empowering lyrics were inspired by thoughts and feelings from amazing young people at a virtual conference...

This delightful Eastern European carol explains the holiday tradition of sharing good tidings with neighbors and friends. A cappella with percussion.As part of the PerformancePlus+ series, this title...

In this unique a cappella original, a single theme blossoms into a kaleidoscope of musical textures. Sung entirely on neutral syllables, the piece opens in unison, explores canon, body percussion, and...

The short Zulu text of this authentic South African song calls for workers' rights and political justice. Three percussion instruments provide a rhythmic backdrop for this a cappella gem!

Introducing a new addition to the Vox tradition - this time it's for the holidays! Greg's clever and rhythmic vocables suggest sounds of the season; "fa la las" (carolers) , "ding dong dings" (bells)...

Introducing a new addition to the Vox tradition - this time it's for the holidays! Greg's clever and rhythmic vocables suggest sounds of the season; "fa la las" (carolers) , "ding dong dings" (bells)...

This popular general-purpose spiritual is now available for your men. Creative and full-sounding choral writing features both homophonic and 2-part textures. Clever, innovative, non-sacred text: 'No n...

Develop your choir's a cappella skills with this straightforward original madrigal for Christmas or general use. Traditional harmonies, appropriate ranges, and plenty of repetition make it a quick-to-...

The short Zulu text of this authentic South African song calls for workers' rights and political justice. Three percussion instruments provide a rhythmic backdrop for this a cappella gem!

Cantar! is a stylistically authentic salsa work for choir. The text is a combination of English and simple, repetitive Spanish phrases set to a rhythmically infectious melody. Enjoy this new SSA voici...

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...

Easy to learn and rewarding to sing, this joyful partner song is appropriate at any time of year. The rhythmic 3/4 lilt of the opening and closing is artfully contrasted with lyrical 4/4 phrases in th...