Alfred Choral Designs

Inspired by the much-revered spiritual tradition, this original a cappella piece recounts the biblical story of the Great Flood. On its third attempt, Noah's dove returned with an olive branch, signal...

Inspired by the much-revered spiritual tradition, this original a cappella piece recounts the biblical story of the Great Flood. On its third attempt, Noah's dove returned with an olive branch, signal...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

This Christmas song comes from the Yoruba-speaking region of Nigeria. Bright and joyful, this a cappella treatment features rich stacked harmonies, optional solos, and lively percussion parts, charact...

This Christmas song comes from the Yoruba-speaking region of Nigeria. Bright and joyful, this a cappella treatment features rich stacked harmonies, optional solos, and lively percussion parts, charact...

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,...

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,...

New voicing! Peter Bagley's enduring spiritual arrangement is now available for SSAA voices. Using a variety of choral textures to build on an opening ostinato, this beloved a cappella setting boasts...

New voicing! Peter Bagley's enduring spiritual arrangement is now available for SSAA voices. Using a variety of choral textures to build on an opening ostinato, this beloved a cappella setting boasts...

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.

Straightforward, homophonic vocal writing is the highlight of this fullsounding yet simple Christmas work. It's in the style of a madrigal, and may be performed with or without piano.

Straightforward, homophonic vocal writing is the highlight of this fullsounding yet simple Christmas work. It's in the style of a madrigal, and may be performed with or without piano.

Two texts, one general and the other for Christmas, make this joyous work ideal for year round concerts, festivals, and adjudications. The open 5ths introduced by the treble voices are echoed by the m...

Two texts, one general and the other for Christmas, make this joyous work ideal for year round concerts, festivals, and adjudications. The open 5ths introduced by the treble voices are echoed by the m...

All we can say is wow! A fabulous original Christmas spiritual by Jay Althouse, this one is inspired by a folk spiritual. 'Tell me, when was the baby born? On the twenty-fifth day of December. ' Conta...

It's an original spiritual with a touch of the traditional I Want to Be Ready. It's fresh and singable, with solid part writing. And just when you think the exciting original melody is about to end, t...

It's an original spiritual with a touch of the traditional I Want to Be Ready. It's fresh and singable, with solid part writing. And just when you think the exciting original melody is about to end, t...

Here's a true choral fanfare from Sally Albrecht. It opens with an 'Alleluia' section in which the male voices echo the females, as trombones might echo trumpets in a Baroque brass work. This is follo...

We might have called this piece: 'Greatest Hits of the Sixteenth Century!' It's every madrigal you can think of (plus a few you can't) cleverly woven into a tight, fun to sing medley. Each madrigal de...

In the unmistakable style of the great gospel quartets comes this unforgettable contemporary original spiritual by Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Features thrilling rhythmic syncopations, full a cap...

In the unmistakable style of the great gospel quartets comes this unforgettable contemporary original spiritual by Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Features thrilling rhythmic syncopations, full a cap...