Dear Choral Friends, As I sit down to write this, my heart is filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness. I’m about to share something deeply personal and, frankly, quite titanic that I’ve embarked on. It’s more than a project; it’s a journey, one that I hope will leave a lasting mark on the […]
Do you conduct, or do you just beat time?
I’ve worked with dozens of young conductors over the years, and they all struggle with the same issue: “How can I be more expressive”? They come with beautifully choreographed “conducting patterns” utilizing hands and arms and torsos – yet, essentially, they are just beating time. So, how best to conduct everything else –– dynamics, phrasing, articulation, meaning, emotion, and entrances/exits? Answer: Teach your choir to keep time. Here’s how: […]
MusicEase Notation Editor Now FREE
MusicEase Software has released version 10.1 of the MusicEase intelligent music notation editor. MusicEase is a true notation editor and not just a paint program with bells and whistles related to music notation*. As such, it features true transposition, intelligent cast-off (redetermination of system breaks so that each system has roughly the same density), the […]
A DREAM (SATB divisi, Piano or Orchestra
The fact that the text for my new composition even exists is a miracle. It was written by Abraham (“Abramek”) Koplowicz, a Jewish boy who was exterminated by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Abramek was born in 1930 in Lodz, Poland, and died in 1944 in the infamous concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. He wrote this […]
The moving story behind “Land Of Angels” by Santiago Veros
There were people in this world who have given me more than I have given so far. One such example was Angelina Nicolaidou. A very special person who transformed into a great friend. She took my music to Europe and introduced me to a group of wonderful people, such as all the singers of […]
“Future of Intelligence” Consortium for SATB and SSAA choirs
Commission a new work for SATB or SSAA choir at a fraction of the price of a standard commission! Be a part of a commissioning consortium for the following piece— What does AI have to say about the dangers it may pose to humanity? I thought I would ask. “The Future of Intelligence” will set […]