Composer: John Kander | TV/Movie: New York, New York

Celebrate the work of one of America's best loved composers with this exciting arrangement by Philip Kern. This ragtime show-stopper opens with short male and female solos, adds the tight harmonies of your SAB or SATB choir, swings into a scat section featuring a trumpet-like vocal solo, ritards to a cakewalk tempo, and finally crescendos to an amazing ending that may very well raise the roof of your auditorium. Feature your accompanist with the left hand stride accompaniment, add a ragtime instrumental ensemble with the optional SoundPax, or perform this one with the rousing SoundTrax CD. Publication includes optional staging suggestions. Featured on "On with the Show!" video, #21799.

Composer: Irving Berlin

Put All Through the Night together with All Night/All Day and what have you got? A classic choral arrangement. Phillip Kern makes these traditional songs come alive for you and your singers with an exiting yet tender choral setting. Easy voice leading makes the notes simple to teach. Then work on dynamics and phrasing to bring out the best in your choir.

Feature two outstanding accompanists at the piano with this exceptional arrangement of the favorite Christmas carol, "Angels We Have Heard on High." From its rhythmic opening, through the fresh a cappella section, to its spectacular finish, you'll marvel at Philip Kern's energized arrangement. Full, contemporary choral singing in every voicing. A full-sounding SoundTrax CD featuring the 4-hand piano part is also available.

From the musical Kiss Me, Kate comes this quintessential Broadway opener, spectacularly arranged for todayis choirs. Itis a classic "show-biz" 2-beat song, complete with unforgettable lyrics about the joys of life on the stage. Featured on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD #28868.

Composer: Cole Porter | Musical: Kiss Me, Kate

From Cole Porter's landmark 1934 musical, Anything Goes, comes this rousing showstopper, brilliantly arranged by Philip Kern. Features an opening female solo, outstanding choral scoring, and a classic Porter-style piano accompaniment.

Composer: Cole Porter | Musical: Anything Goes

This traditional spiritual has been set by Phil Kern as a follow-up to his wonderful arrangement of Rise Up, Shepherd. A strong piano accompaniment is paired with full vocals that range from forte harmonies and legato unisons to quiet a cappella sections. Even hand claps are incorporated and the entire piece builds to a rousing final chord that your audience and singers will thoroughly enjoy and appreciate.

A classic Broadway number from Cole Porter's often-revived musical Anything Goes. The lyrics harken Gabriel's trumpet in a spiritual style. Lots of strong unison writing above a 2-beat piano accompaniment makes it practical for any group. Features a male soloist in the "sermon" section.

Composer: Cole Porter | Musical: Anything Goes

Feature the women in this fantastic medley. Each of the three songs is a golden Broadway standard. The medley is bound together textually as well as musically. A great addition to SSA pop repertoire. A must have!

This unusual, traditional spiritual is not often found. Phil Kern has arranged this exciting, a cappella piece which makes its mark with a driving, hushed energy, fantastic solo lines and an ending that will set your audience on fire. This arrangement is smart, musically exciting and fresh. Available: SSATB, a cappella.

From the classic musical Gypsy comes this bright 2-beat number that's virtually a Broadway anthem. Phil Kern has kept the show-biz feel of the song intact, with a Broadway-style band accompaniment, available on the SoundTrax CD or as a performable SoundPax. A real showstopper; use it as a concert opener or closer with any of your choirs.

Composer: Jule Styne | Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim | Musical: Gypsy

This was the first of many hits that Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler wrote together. It's most associated with Judy Garland, who performed "Get Happy" in her last MGM film Summer Stock. This incredible hot and jazzy arrangement really cooks from beginning to end! Featured on Showbiz! choral movement DVD (00-35858).

Composer: Ted Koehler

This sensational arrangement of the ever-popular spiritual begins in E-flat and ends in G with a bright, showy finish. It includes a rhythmic a cappella section reminiscent of an old-fashioned gospel quartet. Its slow, ad lib opening solo will showcase your most soulful singer. InstruPax Includes: director's score, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 alto saxes, tenor sax, baritone sax, percussion, rhythm.

This is one of the most famous Christmas spirituals and Phil Kern has skillfully written a unique and exciting arrangement! This powerful, fast-moving piece infuses stylized and rhythmic vocals with gospel and world music percussion parts that are included within the choral. It is outstanding on all levels!

Uses: Christmas, concert Scripture: Luke 2:10-11; Psalm 95 This arrangement is a tour de force for pianist and choir alike. A bestseller in the TB voicing, this stellar adaptation of the classic carol is now available for the first time for SATB choirs. Fantastic! Available: SATB, TB, 2-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 2:09.

Two favorite carols combine to create a festive celebration for Christmas. It begins with the women introducing Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella then the men introducing Good Christians, All Rejoice. The two songs weave throughout the arrangement above a joyful piano accompaniment with stunning moments of a cappella singing. A masterwork for December programming.

A rousing choral medley from one of Gilbert & Sullivan's most famous operettas that's perfect for today's choirs. Includes three mixed choir numbers and one each for the women ("Never Mind the Why and Wherefore") and men ("We Sail the Ocean Blue"). Piano accompaniment has been especially adapted from the original score and remains true to the orchestral accompaniment.

Composer: Gilbert and Sullivan | Musical: H.M.S. Pinafore

Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland originally performed this pairing of classic songs on The Judy Garland Show in 1963. It was included on Streisand's 2000 album compilation Duets. Now, the TV show Glee has revived this great hit, sung recently by Rachel and Kurt.

Performed By: Judy Garland

Philip Kern has combined two Christmas classics ("Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Angels We have Heard on High") into one very special arrangement. The gentle opening, with harp-like accompaniment, builds with the intertwining of the melodies and interplay between male and female voice parts. Optional parts for brass and percussion, or use the SoundTrax. A wonderful sequel to Kern's "Still the Holiest Night."

Joy to the World and Ding Ding! Merrily on High to reverberate with choral excellence in this new holiday work. A spirited and well-arranged piano accompaniment supports the celebratory vocals that are full of exuberance, rhythmic drive, and choral interplay. Building to a triumphant ending, you'll find this selection worthy of any holiday and Christmas concert, secular or sacred.

Expand your group's cross-cultural musical awareness with this Christmas work based on an Ethiopian song. The text includes several phrases in Amharic, a language spoken by millions of North Africans. "Issay, Issay!" means "Hear ye, hear ye!" Phonetic pronunciation is included. It's a well written rhythmic and melodic work that would make a unique addition to your holiday concert. Features solid choral scoring and traditional harmonies to an infectious pulse. Outstanding "world-music" SoundTrax CD.

Country: Ethiopia

This famous jazz piano piece by Vince Guaraldi is often featured on the animated "Peanuts" television specials, making it extremely popular for many generations of fans. It is now available as an a cappella choral for use throughout the year, especially the holiday season. Challenging, yet accessible, this piece is a surefire novelty hit with your audiences for many years to come.

Musical: Peanuts

Here's an exciting and upbeat a cappella version of the traditional spiritual combined with Beethoven's ever-popular tune from the ÚNinth SymphonyÚ. New seasonal lyrics for the Beethoven will be perfect for any winter concert!

This original melody set to the classic Christmas carol It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, is a fabulous new addition to any Christmas Concert. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult. Duration - 00:03:00.

Take Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusic, add some lyrics from Deck the Hall, a few ho-ho-hos and a lot of fa-la-las, arrange it for a cappella voices and you've got one fun-filled choral for the holidays. Absolutely delightful!

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

This dynamic new arrangement brings out the direct, immediate power of the original song with a driving, intense tempo, world music percussion, asymmetrical meters, an accessible voicing and a Latin text. An outstanding and unique selection for winter concerts and festivals. Available: SATB< opt. percussion (claves, 2 high drums, low drum). Duration: ca. 2:13.

This dynamic arrangement of a beloved African-American spiritual is destined to become an instant classic. Phillip Kern continues to amaze us with the versatility of his work and this festive choral makes your choir sound their very best. The piano writing is scintillating and every bit a match to the bold virtuosic choral writing. Try this happy music for Palm Sunday, Eastertide or Christ the King Sunday. Cleverly done and fun to sing!

A classy and dynamic combination of two spirituals ("Rise Up Shepherd and Follow," and "Behold that Star") arranged for today's choir by Philip Kern. Great choral writing, yet not difficult; there's considerable unison and 2-part writing. Outstanding piano accompaniment.

We've combined six of our best-selling Alfred Choral Designs seasonal titles into each of these convenient, price-saving publications. Use the six chorals individually, or perform them together as a ready-to-go 20-minute December program. Each of these four collections has been carefully selected to provide your singers and audience with a dynamic and rewarding concert experience. Includes: Sing Noel: A Christmas Fanfare (Althouse), Still the Holiest Night (arr. Kern), Deck the Nutcracker Hall (Tchaikovsky/Gilpin), One Candle Lights the Way (Albrecht, Althouse), Have You Heard? (Althouse), Shepherds, Go Tell! (arr. Albrecht).

From Disney's hit Broadway musical, Mary Poppins, comes this toe-tapping, broom-sweeping jewel! Accessible vocal writing provides thrills throughout for mixed voices and for the guys as well. Instrumental parts for this show-stopper are also available.

Composer: Richard M. Sherman | Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman | Musical: Mary Poppins

Phil Kern has skillfully weaved two cherished Christmas favorites ("Still, Still, Still" and "O Holy Night") into one of the finest seasonal works we've heard in years. This beautiful arrangement is destined to become a Christmas tradition in many choirs. Why not yours? For school or church choirs. Perfect for Christmas Eve services.

The popular holiday favorite melody by Mykola Leontovych is set to humorous contemporary lyrics that takes us through the mayhem of the modern holiday. Boys bark like dogs, girls are birds and cats, and a whole host of noisemakers fills this hilarious novelty piece for your holiday concert.

Phil Kern gives us another choral classic with his new arrangement of The First Noel. It is simply stunning with its use of contemporary chord structure, unison singing that develops back and forth with full choral production, an a cappella section, dynamic contrast and elegant piano accompaniment. As you program the familiar for your holiday concert, you'll want to put this one at the top of your list. Available: SATB.

Awarded the Song of the Year at the 1985 GRAMMY Awards, Cyndi Lauper's song is still popular today among many generations. This a cappella arrangement can be joined by light percussion and acoustic guitar. A unique and fresh programming choice for your show, jazz or concert choirs. Available: SSATB; StudioTrax CD.

Composer: Cyndi Lauper Performed By: Cyndi Lauper

A detailed translation/pronunciation guide makes it easy to master the Spanish text of this traditional Mexican-American Christmas song, or perform it in English. Lilting six-eight piano (or SoundTrax CD) creates a gentle rocking motion as we sing about going to Bethlehem to see the baby. In the middle, a solo is briefly accompanied by only the chorus before a thrilling modulation and final flourish to the glorious end.

Country: Mexico

Philip Kern's arrangement of this traditional English melody is an ideal seasonal choice for your SSA or 2-part mixed choirs. Parts for two octave handbells or handchimes are included in the publication. A tender and tasteful treatment of a well-loved Christmas favorite.