Alfred Choral Designs

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...

Don't Stop The Music, published by the renowned Alfred Publishing, is an impassioned and uplifting tribute to the vital power of music in our lives. Arranged for three-part treble choir (SSA) and pian...

The vibrant vocables of this extraordinary original have no literal meaning, but bubble with rhythmic joy. An add-on opening introduces three independent voice parts before unfolding into a complete r...

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...

Capture the joy of a jolly journey to Grandmother's house with Greg Gilpin's fresh musical setting of the classic poem - a secular text for the holidays. Vocal lines skip through a snowy landscape wit...

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...

Bring electrifying energy and pure joy to the stage with "Sing Alleluia, Clap Your Hands," published by Alfred Publishing. This dynamic piece for mixed choir (SATB) captivates both singers and audienc...

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...

This original contemporary spiritual is a powerhouse, destined to be a staple in your choral library. The exciting rhythms, dramatic dynamics, and textured vocal lines grab your ear and stick with you...

Cut from the same cloth as the great traditional spirituals, this riveting original boasts unwavering rhythmic intensity, gripping minor key sonorities, and a tenacious, meaningful text. Presented in...

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...

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...

Inspired by a well-known adage, this rhythmic a cappella original includes compelling body percussion throughout. Before the upper part adds their essential line, lower voices lay down a solid groove,...

Your 2-part choirs will make this catchy song their wintertime wish! After all, who doesn't love a snow day? 'We'll have no school tomorrow, or maybe for a week. So come on, bring on the snow!' Featur...

Fluid vocal parts glide effortlessly over an integral piano accompaniment in this nature-inspired artistic original. Musical quotes from familiar river songs seamlessly appear at the conclusion. Now a...

This dramatic choral for SAB choirs showcases three equally exciting, challenging, and achievable voice parts. Percussive phrases and varied sections will make for an impressive concert or adjudicatio...

This, the first of Handel's four Coronation Anthems, has been a cherished part of crowning British royalty from George II in 1727 to the current sovereign, Charles III. Commemorate the grand occasion...

Here's a heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic piano figure supports graceful vocal lines and occasional harmonic crunches in this warm closer or...

Here's a heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic piano figure supports graceful vocal lines and occasional harmonic crunches in this warm closer or...

Take a little singing, and a little dancing, add a little 'le-lo-la,' like the happy yellow bird. This sprightly Spanish folk song is reminiscent of a singing canary, and is a delight to perform! Ligh...

Gerakina (yeh-rah-kee-nah) is one of the most popular folk songs in Greece and the inspiration for an annual festival of the same name. Developing singers will enjoy the dance-like lilt and the fun "d...

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...

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 powerful gospel original longs for world peace with a deliberate 3/4 groove that explodes into a revival-style tag. Two brief solos are not difficult to sing, but enhance the gospel style. Add th...