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/
Christmas suites for choir and orchestra
World premiere of “Be Near Me” June 10 in San Francisco
Serenade, a chamber choir directed by Dr. Bryan Baker and associated with the Masterworks Chorale, will present the world premiere of “BE NEAR ME,” my SATB setting of a poem by Alfred Tennyson, on Saturday, June 10, in San Francisco. Also on the program will be ten additional new choral works by living composers: Adrienne […]
Tips for beginning composers by Santiago Veros
This is a post with tips for beginning composers. Before being a full-time choral composer, I’m a fan of choral music. I want to constantly discover new things. So, I’m going to write down what I wish I had known when I started in this profession 10 years ago. After giving it some thought, I […]
October Project wins GOLD TELLY for Worldwide Choir of Return to Me!
October Project was named a two-time winner in the 44th Annual Telly Awards which honors excellence in video and television across all screens. They earned a Gold Telly award in the category of Social Video-Virtual Events & Experiences for the Worldwide Choir version of their globally-renowned hit song “Return to Me” which was sung by […]
New Melodies & Arrangements for the Holidays and beyond
Here’s a new musical view of “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. I have written a new melody, with a slow and rhythmic rock feel, reflecting the text’s setting of a still, sleeping, peaceful “little town”. The bass line in the piano moves the music along. Your chorus and audience will enjoy settling into the mood […]