Alfred Choral Designs

A breathtaking combination of two simple folks songs, newly available for SSA. The artistic treatment of these two favorites will raise your choir to a new level of excellence. Opulently expressive.

Jay's particularly folky accompaniment features a jaunty piano with optional bass and percussion. Fully arranged with new harmonic and rhythmic content on each subsequent verse. Rollicking and fun, 'd...

Like waves of an ocean carrying a boat, the lilting triple-meter of this ageless Scottish folk tune supports warm choral tones. Lush and embracing, it's a lovely ballad for concert or contest. To make...

Like waves of an ocean carrying a boat, the lilting triple-meter of this ageless Scottish folk tune supports warm choral tones. Lush and embracing, it's a lovely ballad for concert or contest. To make...

These charming folk songs may be performed together or separately. The set opens with a lilting waltz, follows with a tender lullaby, and concludes with a playful cuckoo song. Each of the brief moveme...

These charming folk songs may be performed together or separately. The set opens with a lilting waltz, follows with a tender lullaby, and concludes with a playful cuckoo song. Each of the brief moveme...

While the origins of this sublime love ballad are uncertain (either Ireland or Scotland), its beauty is undeniable. The melancholy traditional text speaks of trading all worldly trappings for 'handsom...

While the origins of this sublime love ballad are uncertain (either Ireland or Scotland), its beauty is undeniable. The melancholy traditional text speaks of trading all worldly trappings for 'handsom...

Words inspired by and borrowed from traditional American folk songs are set to sprightly new music, resulting in a hand-clappin', knee-slappin', highly rhythmic original. Add the optional string bass...

Words inspired by and borrowed from traditional American folk songs are set to sprightly new music, resulting in a hand-clappin', knee-slappin', highly rhythmic original. Add the optional string bass...

Now available for SSA. This enchanting winter selection that is sure to be a rewarding choral experience. Delicate minor mode sonorities warm the icy theme. Vivid poetic imagery draws the listener in.

Now available for SSA. This enchanting winter selection that is sure to be a rewarding choral experience. Delicate minor mode sonorities warm the icy theme. Vivid poetic imagery draws the listener in.

This sweet setting of the famous Scottish folk song generously passes the melody from voice to voice, while gently stretching the traditional rhythms of the piece. Piano players will enjoy the flowing...

A plaintive oboe solo floats above an expressive piano accompaniment in this inspired arrangement of the much-loved American folk song. Featuring unique harmonic twists and turns, and a gradual broade...

A plaintive oboe solo floats above an expressive piano accompaniment in this inspired arrangement of the much-loved American folk song. Featuring unique harmonic twists and turns, and a gradual broade...

A solemn reflection on parting with the promise to return: these feelings are beautifully expressed in this sensitive arrangement of the 18th-century English folk ballad. An optional cello part dives...

A solemn reflection on parting with the promise to return: these feelings are beautifully expressed in this sensitive arrangement of the 18th-century English folk ballad. An optional cello part dives...

How fun! A unique setting of words adapted from a familiar English folk song. Handclaps, leg taps, and brushing palms decorate each voice part from the first statement of their independent line to the...

How fun! A unique setting of words adapted from a familiar English folk song. Handclaps, leg taps, and brushing palms decorate each voice part from the first statement of their independent line to the...

This traditional Ukrainian lullaby is characterized by a somber minor key and heartfelt rubato. A beautifully sparse treatment invites ensembles to personalize their performance by including the optio...

This traditional Ukrainian lullaby is characterized by a somber minor key and heartfelt rubato. A beautifully sparse treatment invites ensembles to personalize their performance by including the optio...

This traditional Chinese folk song tells of a young lad who travels far from his village, holding fond memories of a loved one. After an expressive opening solo, the tempo picks up in this authentic a...

This traditional Chinese folk song tells of a young lad who travels far from his village, holding fond memories of a loved one. After an expressive opening solo, the tempo picks up in this authentic a...

Jay Althouse told us he thought Marta Keen's HOMEWARD BOUND was one of the finest pieces he's ever arranged. And we think it might be one of Jay's best arrangements. The haunting, folk-like melody ope...

Jay Althouse told us he thought Marta Keen's HOMEWARD BOUND was one of the finest pieces he's ever arranged. And we think it might be one of Jay's best arrangements. The haunting, folk-like melody ope...