In reflecting on these uncertain times, one can’t help but consider the role of music and art in nurturing a sense of unity and hope. Many educators, artists, and institutions will face intense challenges as cultural budgets are slashed and resources become harder to secure. For the past few days, these questions have lingered in […]
The Heavenly Son – by Dr. Larry Nickel
“The Heavenly Son” is a Christmas classic from Dr. Larry Nickel. This delightfully singable and easily memorable piece will be a joy for your choir to sing and audience to hear at your choir’s Christmas concert. Enjoy! Sheet Music available – https://cypresschoral.com/composers/larry-nickel/west-coast-mennonite-chamber-choir/the-heavenly-son/
A Little More Peace — new music video
Although this piece is not new (and the original text is a century old), it felt timely now. So I posted a new video for it. I hope it provides you some sense of community and calm. A Little More Peace video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb0RX4WYIs0
Rocky Mountain Chamber Choir records Jean-Christophe Rosaz music
dear members of ACDA composer, I would like to invite you to discover the excellent Rocky Mountain Chamber Choir who has been recording a number of my pieces dedicated to the choir for some time now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhck1bhNheY&list=PLvbHlp1mVwIW2GDgR9qJ7V9z2FbPzKzv9 Jean-Christophe Rosaz http://www.jeanchristopherosaz.eu
HOPE for SAATB Chorus (2024) | Text by Emily Dickinson
HOPE was composed this year for a call for scores for the Atlanta Master Chorale. While it was not chosen, this brief, attractive, easy-to-perform choral work awaits a world premiere performance Click here to view and hear a scrolling score music video of HOPE on YouTube which was created using the NotePerformer sound engine. Click […]
Berkshire Choral Opens 2025 Apprentice Applications
Applications are open for Berkshire Choral International’s two free educational programs for undergraduate and graduate level music students. BCI’s Frank Nemhauser Apprentice Program is a free program designed for career-track singers and choral conductors enrolled in undergraduate or advanced degree programs. Apprentice opportunities in Summer 2025 include Amherst MA (Rob Istad conducting Haydn, Brahms, Runestad); […]