Real Ones! Featuring Graphite’s Longtime Composers These folks have been with Graphite since the beginning (cue the warm fuzzies). Check out some classic pieces – some of the first EVER in our catalog – along with newer entries. Jocelyn Hagen I Lift Up My Eyes (Psalm 121) Caminante There is a Girl (from Here I […]
Penelope Waits
With the new Odyssey film out and in the news there must be treble voice choirs looking for music on that theme. Penelope Waits is a beautiful, short work for SA and Piano whose text describes the plight of Odysseus’ long suffering wife. Follow the link to the music anda recording of a really lovely […]
Commission Opportunity with the Queer Chorus of San Francisco
The Queer Chorus of San Francisco (QCSF), the nation’s first openly LGBTQ+ choral ensemble, invites transgender composers to apply for a new commission opportunity for our 2026–2027 season. This initiative reflects QCSF’s ongoing commitment to amplifying trans voices and expanding the choral repertoire with works that reflect the richness and diversity of our community. The […]
New Choral Piece “The Silent Dove”
I’m pleased to share my new choral piece, “The Silent Dove,” a meditation on Psalm 50:14 and Psalm 56:12–13. Inspired by the phrase “The Silent Dove in a Distant Land,” the piece reflects on thanksgiving, trust, and God’s sustaining nearness in times of vulnerability. To listen, please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcTQHlmztt8.
Open Score Training for Choral Accompanists
The Open Score Intensive provides a progressive approach to mastering the necessary skills for successful part reading. If you already play for a choir, you have everything you need to succeed: solid piano technique, comfort with intermediate–advanced repertoire, and basic theory knowledge. During this course, you’ll build a practical toolkit for reading open score with […]
New on the ACDA Podcast: Cultivating Lifelong Singers from High School to Community Ensembles
Summer may bring a change of pace for our rehearsal rooms, but the deep-rooted joy of choral singing doesn’t take a vacation. In the latest episode of the ACDA Podcast, we continue our ongoing “Why We Sing” series with an exploration of what it means to remain a singer throughout a lifetime—bridging the gap between […]