Alfred Choral Designs

Return to the 60s, the golden age of pop, with this new Christmas blast from the past by Jay Althouse. Listen to the girls: 'Look at him, he's standing right below the mistletoe! ' Then the guys: 'Her...

A Mexican-style piece for Christmas! What an exuberant expression for the holiday season: 'Feliz Navidad y Prospero A±o Nuevo. ' Except for this Spanish phrase, most of the rest of the text is in Engl...

A stirring text combined with solid choral writing make this an ideal choice for concerts and festivals. Perfect for massed choirs or for any size choir. Starts small, builds, and then ends quietly: '...

An Althouse/Albrecht winner! It combines the sentiments of all the December holidays by celebrating the candle, a universal symbol of peace. 'One tradition unites us all: one glowing candle so small....

The original work by Giuseppe Pitoni (1657-1743) was a cappella, but Donald Moore has added a straightforward accompaniment of piano and optional flute or C-instrument. What a great way to introduce y...

Hello, welcome to Africa. Patsy Simms has crafted the piece in the traditional African style with brief joyous solos (or small groups) followed by responses from the choir. Much of the text is in Engl...

It's a salute to the 'rough and ready, strong and steady' boys of your choir. And who better to salute the boys than the girls: 'You gotta love the boys! ' Jay Althouse pulls out all the stops on this...

Only Jerry Estes could create this fresh and fun arrangement of the classic spiritual. It's clever and well-crafted for young and developing 2 and 3-part choirs. The ranges are modest, the part-writin...

No nation better represents the mixing of 'world' music than Brazil, and the pure harmonies and silky melodies of its pop music have never gone out of style. Jay Althouse recreates this Brazilian feel...

Partner songs are always fine choices for young choirs, and this is one by Mary Donnelly and George Strid is one of the best. The lilting melody of the traditional Still, Still, Still is perfectly pai...

It has hints of Africa, as well as the Caribbean. Certainly, Bethlehem Hallelu has its roots in the African Diaspora. It's rhythmic and melodic, in a walking tempo wich anchors the piece as it builds...

Hear the 'clip, clop' of horses hooves and the sparkle of sleigh bells in this vivacious pairing of two winter-time favorites: Jingle Bells and Over the River with hints of Up On The Housetop thrown i...

For just a little while we were here together. . . what a special time it was. These touching sentiments, and a beautifully singable melody, make for Just A Little While the perfect number for graduat...

A majestic fanfare-like echo section opens this exceptional choral work by Sally K. Albrecht. The strong opening melody gives way to a driving contrapuntal section with handclaps. A descant powers the...