Just released, this demo shows the powerful impact of this half-hour secular oratorio, setting key texts of Thomas Jefferson on themes of liberty, social justice, and religious freedom, including the heart of the Declaration of Independence. Demo files of the choral movements are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Q_LKfQ8OLccV34Cvj_sgZuIsoKpnlIeZ?usp=sharing … along with .pdfs of full score and piano-vocal, which […]
Announcing the Establishment of the “Stanley M. Hoffman Special Collection” at the Berklee College of Music Library Archives
I am honored and humbled to announce the establishment of the “Stanley M. Hoffman Special Collection” at the Berklee College of Music Library Archives. The college purchased the first of my three alma maters—the Boston Conservatory of Music—some years ago, so my life and work have truly come full circle. The collection will include all […]
Žibuoklė Martinaitytė’s new choral CD receives high praise
New York –based Lithuanian composer Žibuoklė Martinaitytė is getting acclaim with the new recording of her choir pieces: “These choral works go beyond words… A powerfully compelling, stunningly sung hour of immersive listening to a distinctive and important musical voice.” This is how the BBC Music Magazine praised Martinaitytė’s new album ‘Aletheia‘ and chose it […]
Tenor Auditions
AUDITIONS: Tenors, Tenors! We are looking for 2 (TWO) tenors to join the Bravo! Chorale for our February 21 & 23 concerts in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Contact Dr. Maria Manzo at AUDITIONS OR 360-906-0441, or email Dr. Manzo at This concert features music by J.S. Bach AND Northwest composer Damien Geter, Portland […]
Brattleboro (VT) Concert Choir seeks new singers of all voice parts for spring 2025
The Brattleboro (VT) Concert Choir (https://bmcvt.org/brattleboro-concert-choir/) seeks new member singers of all voice parts and identities to join us for the Spring 2025 concert cycle! Rehearsals are 7-9pm on Wednesday evenings at the Brattleboro Music Center (72 Blanche Moyse Way, Brattleboro, VT 05301), beginning on January 29. The Concert Choir is a welcoming ensemble that […]
New South Festival Singers Atlanta Announces Music Director Elect
The New South Festival Singers has announced the appointment of Thomas Dixon of Stone Mountain, GA, as Music Director Elect of the Atlanta-based semi-professional ensemble that specializes in short-form sacred a cappella classics, new works and spirituals. Dixon will begin his tenure on June 1, 2025 in preparation for the choir’s 2025-2026, 41st concert season. […]