These Chorals Are a Smash!

Let Me Be Your Star
Arr. Greg Gilpin

This powerful hit song from the TV musical series Smash has been featured in almost every episode. Now available SATB, SAB, and SSA.

Everything's Coming Up Roses
Arr. Philip Kern

Bernadette Peters nailed this signature song from the musical Gypsy in a recent episode of Smash. Available SATB, SAB, SSA, and 2-Part.

I've Gotta Be Me
Arr. Larry Shackley

Try out this standard from the Great American Songbook, sung by Finn on Glee and featured on several new Dr. Pepper commercials! Available SATB and SAB.

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Musings of a Master
Music Teacher

We recently had the opportunity to interview Richard Wesp, an extremely popular choral director who spent 57 years teaching in the Forest Hills School District in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Wesp is a recipient of both the Ohio MEA Distinguished Service Award and the CCM Distinguished Alumni Award. Having taught well over 10,000 students in his career before retiring in June 2011, he has had many opportunities to share his passion for music education with students, student teachers, and now, with other educators.

Recent Alfred Premieres and Performances of Note!

De Profundis - Composer/clinician Russell Robinson conducted the premiere at Lincoln Center.
Everyone Sang - Andy Beck conducted his new composition at the Granville County "Night of the Stars" concert (NC).
Let Me Be Your Star - Greg Gilpin's arrangement was premiered by The Headliners of Butler Community College (KS) at the FAME show choir event in Branson, Missouri.
The Lobster Quadrille - Robyn Lana directed the Southern Division ACDA Elementary Honors Choir with composer Ryan Brechmacher in the audience.
A Pocketful of Rhymes - The Rowan County Honor Choir joined the Salisbury Symphony (NC) for a special children's concert with composer Sally Albrecht co-conducting.

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Essential Vocal Literature
American Folk Songs for Solo Singers
Arr. Jay Althouse

Most vocal teachers have already discovered Jay's extremely popular Folk Songs for Solo Singers collections. And now, Alfred is pleased to add this excellent publication to the series. American Folk Songs for Solo Singers features 13 favorites arranged for solo voice and piano, excellent for recitals, concerts, and contests. Available in MH and ML voicings.

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