” ‘Tis better to be vile” by Michael A. Gray (SAB, piano) is available for free download. The work is a little grotesque dance on the injustice of an evil reputation. It is part of a long-term project to provide free SAB settings of Shakespeare’s “Book of Sonnets.” PDF and mp3 files can be found […]
New Release: SING LOUD
Premiered and released this week: an upbeat, up tempo, pop-style choral piece with empowering lyrics and a catchy tune. Available for SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB, and Two-Part choir with piano, optional rhythm section, or performance track. To view score videos and purchase, visit https://garrettbreeze.com/product/sing-loud.
Maybe – by Robbie Smith, arr. Mark Sirett
“Maybe war will teach us something – teach us how to live in peace” A perfect song for today’s global climate by Robbie Smith beautifully arranged by the outstanding Mark Sirett. Once you hear this wonderful melody you won’t want to stop singing it…..and neither will your choir. https://youtu.be/0h24fflQ8A8 Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/robbie-smith/
Good recent experiences with BROWN PAPER TICKETS?
Dear Colleagues, As you probably know, BrownPaperTickets.com, the online ticketing service, ran into some serious trouble during the pandemic, being very late to provide collected income to presenters and refunds to ticket buyers for cancelled events. My Chicago orchestra has been their client for many years and just received payment for tickets sold for a […]
Teacher Grants for Ogontz Choral Workshop
The Ogontz Choral Workshop (August 7 – 13 in Lyman, NH) provides an opportunity to study significant repertoire with master conductor David Hill, and to experience outstanding teaching/conducting methods and practices, as modeled by Hill and voice clinician Paula Rockwell. It is open to all singers, no auditions required. In order to support music educators […]
Beloved Chicago Vocal Groups Constellation Men’s Ensemble & La Caccina to Reunite for First Combined Concert Series in Two Years
Chicago, IL – For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrated Chicago choral groups Constellation Men’s Ensemble and La Caccina will come together for two performances celebrating the resilience of the human spirit, our connection to the divine, and the ways in which we all need and instill hope in each other. La Caccina […]