Away In a Manger
arranged by Donald Callen Freed

A charming arrangement of the familiar Kirkpatrick tune and Murray text. First performed by the Hastings College Singers, this is a perfect holiday offering for both women’s and children’s choirs in either concert or worship

BC.032.002        SSA, with piano        $1.50

Donald Callen Freed

Donald Callen Freed, Associate Professor of Voice , Composition, and Choral Music at Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas, previously served as Instructor of Music at Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska, as Visiting Instructor of Voice at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Instructor of Vocal Music at Peru (Nebraska) State College. He holds the Ph.D. in vocal pedagogy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the M.M. in voice from UN-L, and the B.M. in voice and choral music education from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln. Additional studies were at the University of Iowa, Roosevelt University, and Oberlin College.

Dr. Freed's voice teachers have included Donna Harler-Smith, Lynn Wickham, Thomas Houser, and Ruth O. Stephenson. He was selected as one of twelve participants for the first National Association of Teachers of Singing intern program in 1991, its inaugural year, and has sung in several master classes with noted voice pedagogue Richard Miller of the Oberlin College Conservatory.

Dr. Freed is a published choral composer with Moon of Hope Publishing, Yelton Rhodes Music, Tetra/Continuo, and Coronet/Theodore Presser, and received ASCAP composition awards in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. His articles have appeared in The Choral Journal, for which he is a regular reviewer of books and music, The NATS Journal, and the Journal of Singing. He has presented papers, workshops, and lecture recitals at The College Music Society Great Plains Chapter, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Texas Music Educators Association, the American Guild of Organists, and the Nebraska Music Educators Association.

In addition to teaching at Sul Ross, he operates a private studio. A stroke survivor, he is also interested in issues surrounding vocal rehabilitation and disability.

A Place for You
music by Donald Callen Freed

A haunting melody combined with this beautiful text from John 14 are sure to make this a favorite for many choirs. It is perfect for a variety of worship occasions and is of only modest difficulty.

BG.032.003       SATB or unison voices, with keyboard        $1.40

Put on the Garments
music by Donald Callen Freed

A gentle setting of the text from Colossians 3:12-16, this anthem encourages the listener to “clothe yourself with compassion and kindness.” Unison and two-part textures are contrasted with four-part writing and an echo effect near the end. The simple harmonies can be easily learned and beautifully executed.

BG.032.005       SATB, with keyboard        $1.50

The Snow Lay on the Ground
music by Donald Callen Freed

Using both “O come, let us adore him” and Venite adoremus Dominum” in the text, this lilting pastorale and melody in 6/8 time make it a perfect anthem to celebrate the Christmas season. Based on the traditional English carol Venite Adoremus. it is written with accessible 4-part harmonies and an optional a cappella section.

BC.032.004       SATB, with keyboard        $1.70

What A Friend We Have in Jesus
arranged by Donald Callen Freed

Combining the beloved text of What a Friend We Have in Jesus with the familiar tune Holy Manna, Donald has allowed us to realize the messages anew. Written for SAB choir, the first verse is a three-part chorale, the second verse combines Converse and Holy Manna with a soprano descant, and the third verse treats the tune in canon. The harmonies evoke the Early American/pioneer spirit.

BG.032.001       SAB, a cappella        $1.55