A new setting of “Follow the Drinking Gourd” SATB, a cappella, American Folk Song about the underground railroad is now available from COLLA VOCE by Tom Council. You can listen to a full recording at LISTEN
Llanelli Choral Society scoops Welsh award
CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALES, UK — A prestigious national music award has been awarded to a Llanelli choral society for its leading development and contribution to amateur music making in Wales. The Llanelli Choral Society are winners of the highly prestigious 2010 W.S.Gwynn Williams Award, awarded by the Welsh Amateur Music Federation, to the musical organisation from […]
Oklahoma Wins Red River Sing-Off
DURANT – Oklahoma claimed bragging rights at the second-annual Red River Sing-Off held Tuesday on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Eight high school choirs from Oklahoma and Texas faced off in head-to-head competition in four divisions. The choirs, invited based on histories of outstanding performances at state and UIL events, impressed judges and […]
Two Gustavus Adolphus Alumni Honored by Minnesota ACDA
Gustavus alumni Thomas Hassig ’76 and Brian Ohnsorg ’97 will both be honored by the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota in November. Hassig has been selected as Minnesota Choral Director of the Year, while Ohnsorg was named Outstanding Young Choral Director of the Year. Hassig and Ohnsort will receive their awards on Nov. 20 […]
acceptance
I’ve written a new anthem I’d like to sell. This is the first time I’ve tried this route. My anthems are published by Augsburg Fortress, MorningStar, Concordia and others but I’d like to see if there is any interest in this method. Here’s the text: acceptance Acceptance, acceptance, for all of God’s children. […]
Lighthouse Music Publications New Releases – Fall 2010
Lighthouse Music Publications has recently released the following works: An Empty Sea (SSA, marimba, vibraphone) – J. Smallman Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming (SSAA) – R. Bartlett Becalmed (SATB, piano – 4 hands) – J. Smallman Shadows on the Tide (SATB, piano – 4 hands) – J. Smallman Kuutamolla (SSATBB) – J. Smallman Please visit Lighthouse Music […]