In 1874, Charles M. Scammon, captain of the U.S. Revenue Marine, published Marine Mammals of the North-Western Coast of North America, a thick tome documenting his experience as a whaler on the American west coast Whaling has since come to be regarded, rightfully, as cruel and unsavoury. Yet Scammon’s curiosity was such that he made […]
Welcome to Graphite: Julio Morales!
New! Welcome Julio Morales Contributing Editor: Jonathan Campbell Graphite is happy to welcome Julio Morales to our catalog. Morales is a Mexican composer, conductor, pianist, tenor, and educator, wow! His compositions are already sung around the world, but we want to familiarize him to more choral conductors here in the U.S. His music is accessible, melodic, […]
Christmas in August
Love Came Down at Christmas was first written for my church as a closing one verse unison benediction for the Services in Advent, 2021. I later expanded the lovely Christina Rossetti text into a choral piece for the North Mesquite Chamber Singers, Ryan Forkner director. This choral version was sung at their concert in 2022 […]
Newly available up to 4-part canon with piano (good for children through SATB)
Here is a delightful and accessible canon for up to four parts that can be done in any number voicings such as SATB, SSAA, young children, etc…. It paraphrases Psalm 96:1-2. I’ve done it with children’s choirs, SATB festival, and SATB HS choir. Enjoyed by all and a great learning piece. Full perusal score and […]
Sheepscot Chorus to Sing “The First Nowell” by Vaughan Williams and other holiday favorites in December 2024
Sheepscot Chorus invites you to join us as we begin rehearsals for our Sunday, December 1 Boothbay Harbor holiday concert, featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’s “The First Nowell,” performed with professional soloists and chamber orchestra. “I look forward to perform this heartwarming holiday piece for the community. We’re excited to get started!” says director Linda Blanchard. “The First […]
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holds auditions
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing our December “Ceremony of Lessons and Carols” concert. Drawing inspiration from the world-famous King’s College Cambridge Service of Lessons and Carols, our program blends carols both sacred and secular with seasonal readings, accompanied by a professional string quartet and performed […]