New Pieces for Holyoke’s 250th Birth Anniversary in October 2012

Choral directors may be interested in these new SATB arrangements – Salvation Shall Be All My Song:  Six Holyoke Hymns.  Samuel Holyoke was the United States’ first full-time composer, or at least is a leading contender for that distinction.  October 15th marks the 250th anniversary of his birth.  Most of his music has fallen into obscurity, but he wrote some good tunes.  I hope these settings, which preserve his harmonies and an 18th-century feel, will help bring this musical pioneer greater recognition.  And I’m glad to report that rehearsal tracks are all available from ChoralTracks.com.