Can't Fight This Feeling
Arranged by Greg Gilpin

This number one power ballad from REO Speedwagon has a continuing life of its own, appearing in multiple movies, TV shows... more.
 

Don't Rain on My Parade
Arranged by Lisa DeSpain

This dynamic song from the musical Funny Girl is one of Barbra Streisand's signature tunes. Its upbeat lyrics and rhythmic drive make it a concert favorite... more.

Don't Stop Believin'
Arranged by Alan Billingsley 

Your students' will thank you for this one! This monster ballad, as heard on the pilot episode of the hit TV show Glee, is from Journey's 1981 album Escape. It's also featured...  more.

Endless Love
Arranged by Jay Althouse

Sung by Will and Rachel in the fantastic "Ballad" episode of Glee, this song was originally recorded in 1981 as a duet between Diana Ross and singer/composer Lionel Richie. More.

by Sally Albrecht
Director of School Choral Publications
(and the one trying to keep all of the music organized!)

While you were putting together holiday concerts, look what we were up to...

Just like you, we have a tight schedule (and a budget) to stick to each year. Just about the time you're selecting music over the summer, we finish up editing and start recording our first batch of music for the following year. And just about the time you're putting final touches on your holiday concerts, we're back in the studios, recording the balance of our release for our April promotional mailing.

This year, we'll record approximately 125 new chorals, 5 elementary projects, and 5 vocal collections. Our music is recorded in several different places, including Indianapolis, Nashville, Los Angeles, and Saylorsburg, PA.

The largest number of chorals is recorded by our gang at Red Rock Recording in PA. These singers record everything from classics to Broadway, from Latin to Swahili, from serious to silly. Of course, sight-reading and versatility is their strength. And they are all great people to make music with, too! We thought you might enjoy meeting them.

Back Row:
Tom Baust (PA) Accompanist and coach at the University of the Arts in Philly' Singer with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops
Mark Zortman (PA) High school choral director and Director of the Performing Arts Department, one of our favorites to play "Santa!"
Christopher Lenz (PA) Singer with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops; 2009 NATS advanced voice division winner
Andy Beck (NC) Alfred Choral Designs editor, composer, conductor, and clinician

Middle Row:
Jim Van Slyke (VA) Grammy nominated recording artist; Vocal coach and vocal jazz clinician
Stephen Paynter (NJ) Metropolitan Opera chorister and assistant chorus manager; Married to Anne
Anne Paynter (NJ) Middle and high school vocal music teacher; Married to Stephen
Katie Ballantyne (NY) Music and theater educator; Former student of Andy Beck
Deborah Gryniewicz (PA) Former Off-Broadway and cruise ship performer; Private voice teacher; Founder of Jubilant Voice Ministries
Michael Spresser (OH) Alfred Pop editor, accompanist

Front Row:
Janice Lee (PA) High school choral director; Plays oboe on many of Alfred's choral CDs
Marti Lunn Lantz (PA) Published  choral composer; Private piano teacher
Sue Martin (TX) Former member of Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians and Disney World performer; Wife and concert partner of composer Joseph Martin
Sally K. Albrecht (NC) Alfred Director of School Choral Publications, accompanist, conductor, composer, and clinician