Alfred Choral Designs

Everything you have come to love and expect from a Jay Althouse Christmas spiritual, and a whole lot more. Lively and quick lyrics, solid rhythmic hooks, and refreshing parallel chords fill every phra...

It's a multicultural 'Merry Christmas' sung on a combination of Swahili and English texts. A strong African pulse drives this original music, which includes a chorus from the traditional 'Joy to the W...

Not your typical Hanukkah piece, this tender ballad in 3/4 time honors the tradition of holiday candle lighting with a unique sound. Logical part-writing and accessible canon in both voicings. 'Candle...

This stylish arrangement of a traditional Spanish carol includes an effective optional English text and is a unique choice for men's, women's, and mixed ensembles. Skillfully incorporates rich choral...

Warm the hearts of your audience with this tender lullaby appropriate for all choirs. A delicate melody gracefully floats over rich harmonies and echoed counter-lines through musical quotes from 'Sile...

Who knew Jolly Old St. Nick was a jazzy cat? Swingin' rhythms, scat syllables, and 'instrumental' new lyrics abound in this hip partner song arranged by Russell Robinson. Equally accessible and educat...

The title comes from the line spoken by Tiny Tim in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The text evokes the images of Christmas: a star shining in the night, angels in the skies, followed by a Christmas bless...

A playful look at the familiar 'Twelve Days of Christmas. ' What can you do with ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, and all of the other gifts? Wonderfully witty and wildly wacky, this traditio...

A playful look at the familiar 'Twelve Days of Christmas. ' What can you do with ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, and all of the other gifts? Wonderfully witty and wildly wacky, this traditio...

You might call it a 'contemporary carol,' and in fact, the lyrics are adapted from an old English carol. The fresh melody and crisp harmonies say 'holidays' and the new words are just right for the ca...

The opening piano introduction sets the spiritual stage for this solid gospel-style Christmas number. Lots of 'hallelujah's' make it a joyful addition to your December concerts. There's an add-on sect...

The opening piano introduction sets the spiritual stage for this solid gospel-style Christmas number. Lots of 'hallelujah's' make it a joyful addition to your December concerts. There's an add-on sect...

Based on 'African Noel' and incorporating words from 'Angels We Have Heard on High,' this Gary Parks arrangement is like nothing you've heard before. Instruments and sections of the choir are added on...

Based on 'African Noel' and incorporating words from 'Angels We Have Heard on High,' this Gary Parks arrangement is like nothing you've heard before. Instruments and sections of the choir are added on...

With words adapted from the poem 'Welsh New Year's Eve,' this dance-like setting is a festive choice for wintertime concerts. The hand drum and bell parts are optional but enhance the new-age feel, an...

With words adapted from the poem 'Welsh New Year's Eve,' this dance-like setting is a festive choice for wintertime concerts. The hand drum and bell parts are optional but enhance the new-age feel, an...

An exciting African choral for winter. Combination English/Swahili text describes the joy of children running through the plains of Mount Kilimanjaro 'chasing the wild, wild winds of December. ' The c...

An exciting African choral for winter. Combination English/Swahili text describes the joy of children running through the plains of Mount Kilimanjaro 'chasing the wild, wild winds of December. ' The c...

A knock-out, rock-out novelty number for 3- and 2-part choirs! What's worse than coal in your stocking? Getting caught under the mistletoe! This silly song features humorous words and 60s-style music...

A charming and unique Christmas piece with lyrics inspired by a famous e. e. cummings poem. 'Little silent Christmas tree, were you sorry to leave the forest?' The music, taking its cue from the text,...

A charming and unique Christmas piece with lyrics inspired by a famous e. e. cummings poem. 'Little silent Christmas tree, were you sorry to leave the forest?' The music, taking its cue from the text,...

This exciting four-minute holiday medley includes 'Joy to the World,' 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,' and 'O Come, All Ye Faithful.' The arrangements are fresh, yet scored for easy learning. Add th...

This exciting four-minute holiday medley includes 'Joy to the World,' 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,' and 'O Come, All Ye Faithful.' The arrangements are fresh, yet scored for easy learning. Add th...

Tuneful and bright, this German carol arrangement is a joy for winter concerts. Sing lightly to achieve vocal flexibility and a consistent lilt. Each delightful bell-like phrase may be sung in English...

Festivity abounds in this sprightly John Leavitt arrangement of the favorite carol. Explosive 'frooms' underscore the familiar melody and text, set with unexpected tonal and metric shifts that really...