Wish your audience a iMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year” in just a half a minute. This madrigal-style a cappella novelty is equally easy to learn and enjoyable to sing. Plus, itis a great choice for any seasonal performance: Christmas concerts, community events, madrigal feasts, door-to-door caroling, singing telegrams---you name it! Fun, flexible, and festive in all voicings.

Arranger: Donald Moore

This wonderful compilation of Irish blessing texts is set to a lovely and touching melody. Perfect for end-of-year concerts. Appropriate for school or church use. Featured on PianoTrax 3 Accompaniment CD (00-34744).

Arranger: Jay Althouse

This gentle lullaby is equally appropriate for school and church, offering a nativity text and a light choral texture. Lush harmonies reflect a faint jazz influence, while ethereal words softly sing the baby to sleep. "Angels are watching over thee."

Composer: Donald Moore

This partner song arrangement of the best-loved American folk song "The Water Is Wide" features a new, folk-like, counter-melody. Moderate vocal ranges. The extended "echo" section is perfect for developing ages of any age. Flowing piano accompaniment. The 2-part voicing includes a descant which may be performed by a C instrument such as flute or bells. Destined to become a choral classic! This title is available in Music Prodigy.

Arranger: George L. O. Strid

This dramatic choral for SAB choirs showcases three equally exciting, challenging, and achievable voice parts. Percussive phrases and varied sections will make for an impressive concert or adjudication selection. Accompaniment included on PianoTrax 2 CD (00-31290).

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

A powerful concert work featuring a strong piano accompaniment and driving, repetitive rhythms. Features an "echo" section, and a closing soprano/tenor descant. Uncomplicated voice-writing with much repetition makes for easy learning, a Jay Althouse trademark. Effective dynamic changes. Original, English text has no sacred references and is well-suited for school concerts.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

A 4-minute touch of class for your holiday program. This polished medley is rich with classic choral settings of favorite traditional carols. Fine fare for Christmas time.

Arranger: Andy Beck

This merry madrigal will be a nice addition to your 3-part choir's a cappella seasonal repertoire. Characteristic counterpoint makes this original Donald Moore piece a familiar form but, unlike many Renaissance chorals, the vocal ranges, subject matter, and number of voice parts have been specifically designed for developing choirs. A festive feature for holiday concerts and Madrigal feasts, with just enough optional bass notes in the 3-part mixed/SAB for your developing men's section.

Arranger: Donald Moore | Composer: Donald Moore

Anthemic, heroic, and bold, the words of Alfred, Lord Tennyson spring to life through superb choral writing and a stirring piano accompaniment. A powerful opening theme builds to a final avalanche of sound, evoking the spirit of adventure. "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Alfred Lord Tennyson

During the holidays, each of us yearns to have family and friends by our side. For those who canit be with us, we sing this special heartfelt song to encourage them to "find a place that feels like home." Dedicated to a special choir at Camp Lejeune, NC.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Practical, timeless advice abounds in this jaunty contemporary choral with texts lifted from Renaissance-era poetry and a translation of ancient verse. The opening melody winds around the tonic triad before the B section breaks into colorful contemporary harmony in a chorale setting. Light, yet legit.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Richard Fanshawe

Composed as a special commission for the North Carolina All-State Honors Chorus, this contemporary concert work is satisfying from start to finish. The exuberant music provides a joyful foundation for a text inspired by the Book of Psalms, and a layered add-on section builds to the glorious coda.

Arranger: Andy Beck

This poem has long been a favorite of singers due to its deep passion and expressive imagery, not to mention the warm vowels at the end of each line. In this artistic setting, Greg Gilpin incorporates a contemporary harmonic palette, expressive tempo nuances, and elegant dynamic shading to form a colorful garden of sound. The final chord suggests the rose/thorn quality of love, as singers sustain sweet dissonance. Give special consideration to the S.S.A. voicing---the romantic text may have great appeal to your ladies.

Composer: Robert Burns

Developing 3-part mixed choirs will enjoy learning and performing the independent "fa la la" melodies in this joyous original a cappella madrigal. Each voice part gets a chance to lead the add-on refrain. Offers an optional baritone part, too!

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Greet seasonal concertgoers with this festive original sung in the madrigal style. Joyful (and mostly step wise) "fa la la" refrains are sung following each of two welcoming verses, arranged with slightly different choral colors the second time. A wonderful Renaissance inspired SoundTrax sets the early music tone, or consider playing the keyboard part on a harpsichord synthesizer.

To the trained ear, this Jay Althouse original displays onomatopoeia, harmonic intricacies, and skillful vocal writing. But for most, it's a tender ballad, beautiful in its simplicity and elegant in its austerity. Any choir can master the gentle tune and every choir will enjoy its musical expressiveness. A contemporary ballad just right for wintertime concerts. Optional SoundTrax and SoundPax parts are playable by student musicians. SoundPax includes parts for fl., cl., ob., Fr. horn., bsn./cello, gtr.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

This haunting minor-key original combines images of frosty winter with memories of the very first Christmas. "Child is born, the angels call, 'peace on earth, goodwill to all'." Perfect for school or church.

Arranger: David Waggoner

Bongo and hand drum accompaniment highlight this African-styled work filled with rhythmic intensity. The simple "alleluia" text allows the melodic and rhythmic lines to take center stage. An add-on section makes it an exciting piece, building to a powerful finish.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

This lyrical setting of the traditional Latin text overflows with warm harmonies and expressive melodic lines. Developing mixed and treble choirs will achieve a polished sound and appreciate an enriching musical experience. Accomplishable A-B-A form.

Composer: Brian Lewis

This, the stirring final movement from John Leavitt's world-famous Missa Festiva, is presented in newly engraved octavos, available for all choirs. A superb new chamber orchestration enhances the musical texture and color of this captivating modal work.

Arranger: John Leavitt

This innovative arrangement presents the well-known American folk song with a jazzy twist. Unexpected, but highly creative, it's something truly different for concert or jazz groups. A smooth obbligato for flute and/or vibes is available free at alfred.com/choralparts.

Arranger: Andy Beck

Four brief vocal duets highlight this joyful work from the motet Veni Sancte Spiritus, written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was only 12 years old. Classical sonorities resonate through the varying textures of this newly adapted masterwork, and the piano and choral parts are impressive, yet manageable for concert and festival choirs.

Arranger: Larry Shackley | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

New for SATB and SAB! A singable Mozart melody is the basis for this fine 2-part arrangement by Donald Moore. An optional flute (included in the publication) also joins in the canon. The canonic style makes it great for choirs of all ages who want to sing the music of the masters. Text is an "alleluia," suitable for singing year round.

Arranger: Donald Moore | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

A strong choral statement that begins in C minor, builds, and finishes powerfully with a jubilant ending in E-flat major. Great contemporary writing, accessible for today's choirs. One of Jay Althouse's best works. Perfect for festivals, adjudications, and concerts, any time of year.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Here's an African-style piece which includes a combination of English and Swahili text: "As we travel down this weary road, amani utupe na ustawi." Outstanding SoundTrax has an African feel.

Composer: Patsy Ford SimmsPatsy Ford Simms

Alfred Music proudly welcomes gifted composer Victor Johnson to our catalog with this warm choral setting. So beautifully melodic and expressive---this may be precisely the way Stevenson imagined his famous "I will make you brooches" text. Cue-size notes in the SSA voicing offer optional opportunities for four-part divisi.

Arranger: Victor C. Johnson | Composer: Robert Louis Stevenson

Newly available for SSA and SAB groups, this tender ballad is perfect as a concert closer, signature piece, or choral blessing. Beautiful melodic lines and flowing choral scoring enhance the sincerity of the message.

Arranger: Douglas Wagner

Alabama recently released this angelic ballad as a single. Pete's versatile arrangement is perfect for concert, festival or show. The moving text is the key to this song. Combine elementary, middle and high school choral ensembles for a momentous final concert number. It's accessible and powerful!

Arranger: Pete Schmutte | Performed By: Alabama

The traditional strains of Deck The Hall are set in a lilting six-eight tempo and echoed from part to part in this festive carol by Greg Gilpin. With a new polyphonic "fa-la-la-la" sequence and a delightful accompaniment, this is sure to be a holiday hit with your choir and audience alike. Don't miss the optional shimmering SoundTrax CD with a Mannheim Steamroller appeal.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Almost everyone recognizes the superb melody of Jay Ungar's 'Ashokan Farewell' that was featured so prominently in Ken Burns' television film 'The Civil War'. Now, finally, a choral setting comes alive with lyrics that skillfully paint a beautiful picture of Americana. This is music that will warm the hearts of choirs and audiences everywhere! This title is available in Music Prodigy.

Arranger: Carole Stephens | Composer: Jay Ungar

"Ask me to sing, and I'll give you a part of my soul. Ask me to sing, and I feel happy and hopeful and whole." Powerful as an opener, closer, or for a combined choir concert, this inspirational contemporary musical-theater-style choral opens simply and builds to an exquisite finish. Don't miss the choreography on the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video.

Composer: Jay Althouse

Masterfully crafted with a traditional harmonization, this piece is an eloquent showcase for mixed or men's choirs. The addition of the SoundPax instrumentation (strings, flute, and percussion) will make the arrangement shimmer. A gorgeous treatment of an American classic.

Arranger: Keith Christopher

Introducing Gounod's beloved "Ave Maria," based on a prelude from J. S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, in an accessible choral arrangement. The melody passes through all voices, while well-written choral parts provide support. An excellent way to introduce not one, but two master composers!

Composer: Charles Gounod

This haunting melody has been recorded by everyone from Charlotte Church to Andrea Bocelli and no wonder: it's gorgeous. And the harmonies are lush, and unexpected for a 16th century piece. The voice writing is straightforward, with no surprises; Patrick Liebergen lets the beautiful melody and harmonies speak for themselves. The piano accompaniment is supportive and an optional flute part is included. The Ave Maria text makes it appropriate for school or church use, year round.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen | Composer: Giulio Caccini

This authentic Zulu folk song is a perfect fit for mixed and treble choirs in three parts. The multicultural groove of rhythmic choral parts is routinely punctuated by brief solos and joyful handclaps. Add the optional African percussion to enhance the experience.

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

The captivating words of James T. Fields are set to dramatic music evocative of a tumultuous sea and symbolizing the constant struggle of man versus nature. An exciting musical story that your choir will love to tell. Effective in all voicings.

Composer: Ruth Morris Gray

This playful arrangement of a Nicaraguan folk song encapsulates a broader message of diversity and inclusion across the world---because "all the nations like bananas!" Just a little Spanish, but a lot of fun. Limited vocal ranges and a few mini solos will encourage beginners to sing out loud and proud. Find choreography on the When We Sing! DVD.

Arranger: Nick Page

This Appalachian folk song, wonderfully arranged in a breathtaking a cappella setting, will give you chills. Opens and closes with a female trio. Strong choral writing for mixed or treble choirs.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Traditional

"I can live my life on earth contented to the end, if but a few shall . . . call me friend." "Success," by "people's poet" Edgar Guest is paired with a few lines from Shakespeareis "Sonnet 50" to create a warm, reflective text on the importance of friendship. Subtle tempo changes and sensitive dynamics encourage expressive singing, and an optional obbligato allows for a C-instrument of your choice.

Composer: Ruth Morris Gray

"¡Cantar!" is a stylistically authentic salsa work for choir. The text is a combination of English and simple, repetitive Spanish phrases set to a rhythmically infectious melody. Enjoy this new SSA voicing of Jayis #1 seller! Sizzling!

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse

A light bossa nova beat is the groove of this upbeat music number. The lyrics are entirely in English except for the title, "Cante una Canción," which means "sing a song." Singable vocal lines are supported by an easygoing piano accompaniment. Ideal for general concerts any time of year. Featured on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD #28868.

Composer: Jay Althouse

Without a doubt "the peoples gonna all be jammin'" to this Caribbean-style original for Christmastime. Why? Because you just can't stand still when you hear these infectious rhythms and accented choral phrases. Lively handclaps and optional percussion add to the excitement as your choir tells the Christmas story with reggae flair.

Arranger: Gary E. Parks | Composer: Gary E. Parks

The traditional Ubi Caritas text is uniquely set as an uptempo jazz waltz. Just one sentence in Latin plus a few English lyrics make it clear that this song is all about "charity and love." As you've come to expect from this composer, the canon is a true skill-builder---with a modal melody that moves from unison to two and eventually three independent layers (using descant singers for 2-part choirs). Don't miss the jazzy flute obbligato available free online.

Arranger: Andy Beck

This long-time favorite of voice teachers is now available for 3-part mixed and SSA choirs. Art song phrases inspire expressive bel canto singing, and limited vocal ranges are just right for developing singers. A literal translation and phonetic pronunciation guide of the Italian is included in the publication.

Arranger: Earlene Rentz | Composer: Tommaso Giordani

Four treasured carols from Wales, England, and Ireland comprise this colorfully arranged Christmas medley (three-and-a-half minutes in length). The slow-fast-slow-fast form is carefully constructed for choir alone, band alone, or a combined performance. An elegant and timeless treat for the holidays.

Arranger: Douglas Wagner

This enthusiastic gospel treatment of the traditional Christmas spiritual is a bona fide roof-raiser! Additive verses feature solos, duets, or entire sections, and everyone joins in for the exuberant refrains. A final repeated chorus stacks voice parts to take the rockin' arrangement over the top. Don't miss the fantastic SoundTrax! This title is available in SmartMusic.

Arranger: Adam Podd

Something new and different for the holidays! This fantastic choral work quotes moments of your favorite carols, all on a "fa la la" text-that is until a bit of the "Hallelujah Chorus" appears near the end. Festive fun for everyone! Can be sung a cappella or with the optional keyboard accompaniment.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse

Optional drum and tambourine parts enhance this madrigal-influenced tune, which includes a festive iFa-la-la” section in counterpoint. Well-crafted vocal parts are easy to learn and continue to develop as the song unfolds. This would make a festive processional for holiday performances of any kind.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

A fresh approach to this early French carol. Polyphony resounds as sections of the choir perform unique and overlapping lines in a minor mode. Performance options include any combination of a cappella choir, handbells or tonechimes, piano, hand drum, and tambourine. Impressive.

Arranger: Michael Larkin

Here is a captivating arrangement of the traditional "Kum Ba Ya" combined with an original Christmas chorus that builds to a striking chant-like chorale, and finishes with the brilliant layering of all three as it fades to the end. Masterful composer Jay Althouse has done it again with this refreshing, unforgettable African arrangement. Truly accomplishable and effective in all voicings. Enhance your performance by adding African percussion instruments, or sing along with the authentic sounding SoundTrax CD.

Arranger: Jay Althouse