The non-profit Peter R. Marsh Foundation has increased its annual Middle School Music Grant volume to 400 for the 2023/24 academic year. Grants have a value of $1,000.00 and are available to public middle school music teachers, nationwide. “Last year our quota of 350 Grants was rapidly depleted and the Board of Directors has recently […]
Alleluia, pro Virgine Maria – by Ronald Beckett
Ronald Beckett’s modern setting in the traditional burden carol style evokes the golden age of the English carol. About 500 such 15th Century texts survive, many referencing the Virgin Mary. Alleluia has seldom been set by modern composers. Enjoy! Sheet Music Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/alleluia-pro-virgine-maria/
Roanoke Virginia Auditions
The Chamber Choir of Roanoque Baroque is holding auditions for all voice parts for the coming season which will feature December 16 & 17 performances of the J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio and a March 29 presentation of the Bach St. John Passion in Roanoke, Virginia. Interested singers may contact conductor Michael Shasberger at for […]
New Melodies & Arrangements for the Holidays and Beyond
The traditional Chanukah children’s toy is the dreydl, which has 4 letters representing these 4 Hebrew words, which summarize the events of the holiday, “A great miracle happened there”. My SATB and piano arrangement of these words features a slow and a contrasting fast section, with a lively melody leading to a rousing climax as […]
Searching for Rautavaara’s Missa A Capella score
Hey team! I’m searching for Rautavaara’s Missa A Capella score for my choir for this fall semester and I’m trying to avoid paying $400 on Boosey. Can anyone help me out with this one? Thanks!
Solstice Carol – by Kim Baryluck arr. Scott Reimer
Composer Scott Reimer gives Kim Baryluk’s unique winter song very special and exciting treatment. Meaningful and great fun! Check out this video of Scott and his group Antiphony in the studio recording this wonderful piece of music, Enjoy! Sheet Music Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/scott-reimer/solstice-carole-satb/