I am putting together some notes on pre-concert nerves for adult community singers, because the usual “just breathe” advice dont always help. One useful distinction are short stage nerves versus stress that keeps following you home after rehearsal. Sleep, regular meals and a slow warmup seems boring, but theyve helped me more than trying a […]
Christmas Music
Recently posted to my J.W. Pepper MyScore Catalog: Three Christmas anthems, one from 15th Century France that I suspect you have not heard before. And, then there is an arr. of “O, Holy Night” for choir, piano, and organ, (just in case you don’t have a powerful soloist lined up)! Check them out at the […]
Seraphim [The Seraphim Singers] Open Rehearsal in Brookline, MA September 14th 2026
Seraphim [The Seraphim Singers] will host an open rehearsal for its 2026-27 season on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Episcopal Church of our Savior, 25 Monmouth St. Brookline, Massachusetts, 02446. Founded in 1997 by music director Jennifer Lester, and now directed by Eric Christopher Perry in his first season as permanent music […]
New Holiday song with important message
“That’s When Christmas Shines” is not your typical holiday song because it carries an urgent , universal message to heal our world through kindness in humankind. The SATB/piano arrangement is suitable for high school, college, community and other choirs. This song is not only a holiday song but with the alternate title of “That’s When […]
Dr. Shekela Wanyama picks Back-to-School Gems!
Back-to-School Gems for Middle Level Choirs with Graphite guest repertoire curator Dr. Shekela Wanyama “August is like an interminable series of Sunday scaries,” one of my colleagues said the other day. I couldn’t agree more! This is the time of year when a) I am certain I forgot how to teach over the summer; and […]
Pieces from Julio Morales & David von Kampen!
Featuring pieces from Julio Morales & David von Kampen! Felicidad (Happiness) (SATB)Julio MoralesSATB and piano; also SABDifficulty: 2Duration: 3-5 min.We are reminded that happiness can be found in all aspects of life, even during difficult times. Lovely Appear (SATB)David von KampenSATB and piano; also SADifficulty: 2Duration: 3-5 min.A beautiful, mostly unison setting of Gounod’s […]