Graduation Chorals

Closer to the Flame
By Susan Bentall Boersma and
David Lantz

Give this one a special listen. "I am drawn to future's fire." Free instrumental parts available online. SATB, SAB, SSA.

One World
(In Harmony)
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Dramatic choral, full of strength, power, and determination. Sign language featured on DVD. 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part.

Turning the Page
By Patrice Villines and Tim Hayden

Contemporary pop grove with a symbolic text, as singers move on to the next chapter in their lives. SATB, SAB, 2-Part.

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Tips from a Festival Conductor

By Sally K. Albrecht
Alfred Editor, Composer & Clinician
As I head out today to my third county choral festival in as many weeks, I thought about all of the different wonderful and magical experiences I have enjoyed as a conductor over the years. I usually guest direct from 6 to 10 such events each season. Here are some tips that have helped me along the way.

Best Tools for Schools Award at NAMM 2013

Rhythm Workshop

Winning the award at the 2013 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention in the Best Intermediate Student Teaching Tool category, Rhythm Workshop is a reproducible book that encourages and enables students to develop solid rhythmic reading skills. 575 exercises with Enhanced CD (reproducible PDF files plus 36 audio tracks in various musical styles and tempos).

Reproducible Book & Enhanced CD >

Best Tools for Schools Award at NAMM 2013

Alfred's Music Playing Cards: Classical Composers

Awarded in the Best Student Incentive category at the NAMM convention, these innovative playing cards help students become familiar with the great composers. Each of the four suits represents a different compositional era of music: Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic.

52 Card Deck >