Give Thanks Contributing Editor: Jonathan Campbell As 2021 begins to fade toward a horizon, it’s appropriate to take stock of all we have to be grateful for. Through the trials of COVID and other upheavals, the Song goes on. Conductors and singers still have breath in their lungs, and fire in their veins. And audiences […]
World of Small – a Tribute to Emily Carr – by David Baker; arr. Larry Nickel
David Baker’s “World of Small” features very tender text and fashions a striking portrait of British Columbia’s most famous painter. Dr. Larry Nickel has written a wonderful choral arrangement of this beautiful piece. Enjoy! Available at Cypress Choral Music Publishing https://cypresschoral.com/composers/larry-nickel/world-of-small/
Simple Gifts (SAB or SSA – unaccompanied) – brand new arrangement – traditional, patriotic, accessible!
This brand new arrangement of Simple Gifts is both traditional and patriotic. It has a full sound yet it is very accessible. Your singers will love it and your audience will appreciate its “simplicity” and nuances. It is under 2 minutes long, and a piece that can be learned in one rehearsal! SImple Gifts – […]
The American Prize complete choral results, 2020-21 covid-delayed season of contests
Dear Colleagues, In case you did not see the announcement of winners of the covid-delayed 2020-21 season of contests of The American Prize, I am happy to provide links to the official listings on our blog, below: Conducting (chorus) (Dale Warland Award) http://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2021/08/winners-conductors-choruses-2021-dale.html?view=magazine Choral Performance http://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2021/09/winners-choruses-2021.html?view=magazine Composition (major choral works) http://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2021/10/winners-composers-major-choral-works.html?view=magazine Composition (shorter choral works) […]
Bring new music to life and reinvigorate your choir program this year by joining Graphite’s 2021-22 Commissioning Consortium!
Consortium opportunity: Christine Donkin and Christopher Harris There’s still time to join the consortium! Bring new music to life and reinvigorate your choir program this year by joining Graphite’s 2021-22 Commissioning Consortium! We’re elated to commission Graphite composers Christopher Harris and Christine Donkin for what will surely be two exquisite and gorgeous works for SATB […]
Simple Gifts (SAB – unaccompanied)
This brand new arrangement of Simple Gifts has both a traditional and patriotic feel. Similar to my popular Star-Spangled Banner (SAB), this arrangement feels full and yet works in almost all voicing scenarios. Check out the recording. Sheet Music available for instant download here: