Excelcia Music Publishing is elated to announce the new full-time status of Choral Music Editor Jamey Ray. A beloved composer of Choral music as well as an accomplished singer, arranger, teacher, producer, and founder of the a cappella group Voctave, Jamey has served Excelcia Music Publishing in a part-time capacity as Choral Music Editor since […]
Blessed – by Neil Weisensel
Neil was commissioned to compose this piece by the Winnipeg Singers as part of a project of four composers setting specific parts of the Mass. Weisensel was given the Benedictus and together with his creative and life partner, Rachel Landrecht, they produced this lovely a cappella piece “Blessed”. Enjoy! […]
Pacific Chorale Featured on Pacific Symphony’s World Premiere Recording of Fiat Lux by Sir James MacMillan
Recording Is Available for Streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music YouTube Videos of World-Premiere Performance and Interviews with Behind-the-Scenes Material To Be Available in July, 2024 Pacific Symphony and Music Director Carl St.Clair announce the release of the orchestra’s world-premiere recording of Fiat Lux by composer Sir James MacMillan and librettist Dana Gioia, […]
Farewell (SSAA with body percussion)
I am excited to introduce my latest composition, “Farewell,” an a cappella piece for SSAA choirs that is yet to be premiered. This powerful work embodies human determination and resilience, breaking societal barriers with its unique combination of appealing a cappella harmonies and impactful body percussion. “Farewell” encourages self-expression and the pursuit of dreams, making […]
“Let’s sing, it’s Spring!” (SATB div.)
JUST RELEASED — “Let’s sing, it’s Spring!” — my a cappella paean to songbirds — who ring out their dulcet tones for us each spring! I wrote the lyrics and the music, and the recording, lightly edited, is by the wonderful Utah-based Rocky Mountain Chamber Choir. Let’s sing, it’s Spring! https://youtu.be/HHTcZ5cP2Qo
Ojibwe poem “The Way We Meet” for SSA+piano now available
Sheet music is now available for “The Way We Meet” for SSA+piano! The Way We Meet (2024) SSA (limited divisi) and pianoCommissioned by Inversion Da Capo for Inversion at the LibraryText — “The Way We Meet” by Margaret NoodinLanguage — English with Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)Duration — about 6:40Difficulty 4 (Auditioned chorus)Sheet music available here.World premiere:13 Apr […]