This heartfelt piece of music was born after a trying time in Dr. Larry Nickel’s life. Dr. Nickel writes “I nearly died from viral encephalitis in 1989 but experienced a miraculous recovery after being in a coma for 15 days. I wrote this song shortly afterwards and feel that it is still relevant today – […]
The Cecilia Chorus of New York Unveils New Logo – Common Time Spent In An Uncommon Community of Musicians Provides The Creative Energy
As it prepares for its 2021-2022 concert season, The Cecilia Chorus of New York is proud to announce the launch of a new organizational logo. The 150-voice chorus has been a highly regarded fixture of the NYC choral scene for over a century, performing at Carnegie Hall and other venues. “In the last ten years, […]
Free New Secular Christmas SATB: “The Gift of Your Time”
“The Gift of Your Time” sends a message well worth remembering amidst the annual immersion in the flash and frenzy of Christmas. Choral directors: Interested in performing this? Scored for SATB with piano, “The Gift of Your Time” runs ~2:30. It is an easy and moving piece. “The Gift of Your Time” is completely free […]
UNTIL YOU WAKE and ONE RUBY-THROATED MOMENT by Leonard Enns
Cypress Choral Music has just published these two new short choral works. Click the links for current Covid-restricted performances by the Canadian DaCapo Chamber Choir. UNTIL YOU WAKE is a perfect concert ender, a peaceful prayer (text by Christina Rosetti). Sample score, audio, and order information here: https://cypresschoral.com/composers/leonard-enns/until-you-wake/ ONE RUBY_THROATED MOMENT is a call for […]
Free New Secular Christmas SATB: “Persnickety Elves”
“Persnickety Elves” describes Santa’s elves and their tireless activities at their North Pole workshop. As it turns out, the elves haven’t kept pace with modern technology. Fortunately, the women’s chorus is able to straighten them out. Choral directors: Interested in performing this? “Persnickety Elves” runs ~2:20 and is fun, lively, and quite easy. Usage is […]
Free New Secular Christmas SATB: “I Wanna See”
“I Wanna See,” by Barbara Leeds and Charles Davis, is a lively, touching, and humorous tale of a little girl who wants to stay awake to watch Santa in action. The outcome is predictable but humorous. Scored for solo (or small group) plus SATB, “I Wanna See” runs ~2:45 and is fairly easy. Please play […]