Alfred Choral Designs

In the dark of night, we are the light - an inspiring concert theme for any time of year. Rich long-tone sonorities lay the foundation for what becomes a brilliantly textured second verse when the alt...

This joyful poem by Langston Hughes uses spring rain as a metaphor for hope and celebrates renewal. Listen for gentle syncopations, a sculpted melodic contour, and a variety of choral textures that fl...

This joyful poem by Langston Hughes uses spring rain as a metaphor for hope and celebrates renewal. Listen for gentle syncopations, a sculpted melodic contour, and a variety of choral textures that fl...

This joyful poem by Langston Hughes uses spring rain as a metaphor for hope and celebrates renewal. Listen for gentle syncopations, a sculpted melodic contour, and a variety of choral textures that fl...

This joyful poem by Langston Hughes uses spring rain as a metaphor for hope and celebrates renewal. Listen for gentle syncopations, a sculpted melodic contour, and a variety of choral textures that fl...

Explore text painting and expression with this flowing original work inspired by nature. Symbolic writing places cascading voices over a trickling piano backdrop to illustrate a cleansing waterfall th...

From the infectious rhythms to the animated speech choir add-on, this steamy Latin-style original really satisfies. An Alfred wintertime favorite, now available for 3-part mixed and SSA. Don't miss th...

SSAB Rhythmic. Passionate. Scintillating. Take a good look at this vibrant multicultural feature by Jay Althouse. You simply cannot sit still as this sizzling song captures you with its infectious Lat...

Greg Gilpin has taken one of Chopin's most beloved piano etudes, created delicate vocal parts, and penned poetic words, resulting in an awe-inspiring work for December or masterwork concerts. Pure uni...

This holiday song is like no other, celebrating the age-old tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. The gentle pop ballad style lends itself well to the warm 'friends and family' sentiment, and th...

Victor Johnson lends his artful pen to the beloved Austrian carol, which proves a fitting vehicle for his sensitive signature style. Long melodic lines, generous harmonic suspensions, an intricate pia...

Crisp eighth-note figures and steady sleigh bells create the feeling of a jaunty sleigh ride while contrasting legato sections evoke the chill of blowing snow. Sopranos exclaim the title over and over...

You can't miss the vivid text painting as the floating vocal parts layer one upon another in the rich sequential refrain. You can almost feel the chill of a winter wind as the haunting opening theme i...

Sally K. Albrecht shows her choral artistry in this stunning arrangement entitled Simple Joy. A creative pairing of the Shaker tune 'Simple Gifts' and Handel's 'Joy to the World' with the addition of...

Mark Hayes lets the beauty of the melody shine in his arrangement of How Far Is It to Bethlehem. His simple, strophic treatment and sensible harmonies never overshadow the purity of the gentle, inquis...

Mark Hayes lets the beauty of the melody shine in his arrangement of How Far Is It to Bethlehem. His simple, strophic treatment and sensible harmonies never overshadow the purity of the gentle, inquis...

10 sets of door beads?. . . '8 disco balls?'. . . '12 lava lamps?'. . . This isn't your momma's 'Twelve Days!' No, it's Greg Gilpin's novel retro rendition that pays a groovy tribute to 1970s pop cult...

There's just no way to sit still when you hear this irresistible Christmas gospel tune by Sally K. Albrecht, available and accessible for all choirs. Syncopated rhythms and solid gospel chords provide...

You better hurry! You don't want to miss this infectious original Christmas spiritual that captures all the energy and excitement surrounding the baby's birth. A winner in any voicing, for school or c...

A 4-minute touch of class for your holiday program. This polished medley is rich with classic choral settings of favorite traditional carols. Fine fare for Christmas time.

A charming original carol that tells the tale of a young tower bell-ringer. The rise and fall of the 6/8 meter evokes images of swinging bells, and the fully-harmonized 'Noel' choruses bring to mind m...

This exuberant Christmas original features lots of echo sections, perfect for developing choirs. It also quotes parts of the well-known carol. Download a free snare drum part at alfred.com/choralparts...

Sing about angels, shepherds, wise men, the star, and 'the baby born in Bethlehem' with this spirited original for Christmas. Choirs of any age will sound their best on the gospel harmonies and catchy...

A symbolic ascending fifth opens the main melodic idea in this bright original for Christmas. Taking inspiration from 'Angels We Have Heard on High,' the chorus moves in a new harmonic direction, whil...

Merry minor key singing and dance-like rhythms! This rousing Greg Gilpin original sounds something like Irish folk music or perhaps a sea chantey. It's a festive holiday text complete with trimming th...