I have written a new melody for the well-known lyrics of “Chanukah, Chanukah”. A beginning gentle and soft melody mirrors the Hebrew text of “what a beautiful holiday”. The middle joyful section reflects the spontaneous joy of children at play during the holiday and leads to the ending, where the chorus sings like a wildly […]
We Lift Our Voices
Happy to announce that Hal Leonard has just published Ron Cadmus and my anthem “We Lift Our Voices.” The powerful anthem was recently performed by the Hour of Power chorus & orchestra and will be one of the featured works at the upcoming Ocean Grove Choral Festival on July 9. Please consider including this in […]
The Fullness of You (Forever in My Heart) by Chuck Wild & Will Everett
Choral music celebrates the Divine, eulogizes grief and glorifies the mysteries of love. The Fullness of You (Forever in My Heart) pays homage to the ties of friendship that bring fullness and make us whole. Part hymn, part anthem, the piece is written for four-part SATB a capella choir and tenor solo, and is suitable […]
Musica International – Favorite Piece of June 2023
The Favorite Piece of Musica for June 2023 is “La Cucaracha” arranged by Robert Sund (Sweden) and published by Gehrmans Musikförlag. A rhythmic, fun and catchy choral version of this well-known popular piece. Find all the details about this piece at https://www.musicanet.org/en/cdc/202306/ Video illustration of the piece: https://youtu.be/tHN8c5FE3bE Musica International is a free collaborative multilingual […]
Winchester Musica Viva – AUDIITONS
Winchester Musica Viva, a premiere chamber choir with 42 years making fine choral music, is holding auditions for all sections. Viva’s repertoire encompasses a wide variety of choral styles including classical music, new music, standard choral literature, and original compositions, as well as lighter genres such as jazz and spirituals. Singer auditions will be held […]
Crucifixus a 6 voci – by William Kraushaar
William Kraushaar’s “Crucifixus a 6 voci” is a powerful setting of the classic text, in baroque style for six parts. The accompaniment drives the counterpoint forward. A true masterpiece. Enjoy! Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/william-kraushaar/crucifixus-a-8-voci/