School Choral Sheet Music

Andy Beck dominates the top sellers with Carry the Light, Northern Lights, and The Moon, all 2-part octavos that have become standard repertoire. Robert T. Gibson's Dance! (a cappella, 2-part) and Surmani's Sing at First Sight method book show that teachers stock both performance pieces and pedagogical resources equally. Mark Hayes's Over the Rainbow and Greg Gilpin's Tongo round out the catalog of titles that move consistently.

Recent additions include Hugh Martin's Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas in both SAB and 2-part octavo versions, Laufey's Christmas Magic (SAB), and Carsten Gerlitz's Comedian Harmonists and Chor Exclusiv Band 1 choral books, extending the holiday and European choral traditions in the collection.

Andy Beck, Director of Choral Publications at Alfred Music, has written over 450 choral works currently in print, including the method books Sing at First Sight and Vocalize! His pieces are performed globally and his gift for accessible, singable writing is evident across all grade levels.

Jay Althouse brings a background in music education and eight years of publishing administration to a catalog of over 800 choral works for all levels. His Homeward Bound remains a perennial seller and exemplifies his ability to balance musicality with classroom practicality.

Greg Gilpin is an ASCAP award-winning composer and conductor who has led performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Sydney Opera House. His arrangements like Tongo combine sophisticated voicings with repertoire that speaks to student singers.

Mark Hayes, an award-winning concert pianist and composer, brings classical rigor and accessibility to his 1,750+ published works. His arrangements of standards like Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz show his skill in honoring the original while creating music that works in the choral rehearsal room.