This beautiful piece made popular by many artists and perhaps most memorably by Jimmy Durante in 1965 has been set to wonderfully singable a cappella SATB by Dr. Larry Nickel. The message of love will delight singers and listeners alike. Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/larry-nickel/make-someone-happy
THE AMERICAN PRIZE in CHORAL MUSIC: semi-finalists, 2022
Dear Colleagues, The American Prize national nonprofit competitions in the performing arts has announced semi-finalists for 2022. Here are some relevant categories as listed on the competition’s blog: CHORAL CONDUCTING (Dale Warland Prize): https://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2022/02/semi-finalists-conductors-chorusesthe.html CHORAL ENSEMBLES: https://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2022/02/semi-finalists-choruses-2022.html CHORAL COMPOSTITION: https://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2022/02/semi-finalists-composers-choral-music.html The full list of semi-finalists in all categories can be accessed here (the latest edition […]
We Shall Overcome – arr. Lonnie Delisle
Cypress Choral Music is proud to launch the Universal Gospel Choir Series spearheaded by our gospel music curator Lonnie Delisle. The familiar anthem “We Shall Overcome” sings itself with Lonnie’s authentic gospel style setting. Enjoy! Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/lonnie-delisle/we-shall-overcome/
Derric Johnson Choral Series To Be Published By Excelcia Music Publishing this Spring
Lakeland, Florida (March 23, 2022) – Excelcia Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the addition of legendary writer Derric Johnson’s most beloved and greatest works to its catalog with the upcoming launch of the Derric Johnson Choral Series. Known worldwide, Derric Johnson has written beloved a cappella works for his popular groups, The Re’Generation, as […]
Bent, But Not Broken: The Inaugural Choral Conference of Delaware
The story of Bent, But Not Broken begins with the planning of our 2021 Fall Concert. While thinking about the repertoire, Our Director, Arreon Harley-Emerson had the brilliant idea of inviting his good friend, Jason Max Ferdinand to be part of the concert. Of course, Dr. Ferdinand accepted the invitation and once word got out, […]
“Sing well. Do good.” is mission of new choir in Chicago suburbs with openings for both paid and volunteer singers
Apply now to audition for a unique new choir, NaperVoice, forming in Naperville, Illinois to provide excellent musical opportunities for both professional and amateur singers, with a mission of supporting a variety of charitable organizations. Auditions for NaperVoice will begin this May, with the ensemble’s inaugural concert coming in November. This concert, Gather in Gratitude, […]