My new choral composition for a men’s chorus is titled “The Sea Stays Within Its Shores.” The text is drawn from the Book of Job. This piece progresses in a dynamic manner, ebbing and flowing like the sea. To learn more about this energetic composition, please visit the New Release section at www.beautifulstar.com.
Sep. 3 and 10: EMBER auditions in NYC
If you love the challenge of performing new music, and thrive when exploring new experiences with other Artists of like mind, Ember might be your new singing home! In Ember, you can expect to… · work with composers directly; · be stretched both musically and personally;· be supported in the journey of growth;· work with others who hold a […]
Score video for STOKE FLEMING (SATB)
A score video for Stoke Fleming, for unaccompanied mixed choir, is now available on YouTube. https://youtu.be/4xUnoNdyYP8 Stoke Fleming is a small hamlet on the English Channel. The text for this work is a secular meditation on the rocks and the waves written by the composer during a weekend stay there in 1978. The score video […]
Between the Staves: Choral Questions, Candid Answers
Between the Staves: Choral Questions, Candid Answers, is fresh take on the classic advice column—this time for all things choral music! Modeled after the beloved “Dear Sally” format, this blog will answer your questions about choral music education, performance, and leadership. Whether you’re curious about vocal technique, rehearsal tips, repertoire selection, or the “other” side […]
Join BMCC Downtown Chorus and Make Beautiful Choral Music, Fall 2025!
Borough of Manhattan Community Downtown Chorus (www.downtownchorus.org) is looking for many new voices to join a friendly — and varied — core group of singers. Singers of all experience levels and of all vocal ranges are welcome. The ability to read music is a plus but not a requirement as is prior chorale experience. BMCC Downtown Chorus (www.downtownchorus.org) is a […]
Looking for Accompaniment CD – “Seasons of Love” (arr. Roger Emerson)
Item: Accompaniment/Performance CD – Seasons of LoveArranger/Publisher: Roger Emerson / Hal LeonardNeeded by: September – October 2025Duration: Approx. 6–8 weeksQuantity: 1 copyWilling to Rent: No Hi all, I’m reaching out in hopes of locating the accompaniment CD (or digital audio) for Seasons of Love arranged by Roger Emerson, published by Hal Leonard. We’ll be using […]