Choral music celebrates the Divine, eulogizes grief and glorifies the mysteries of love. The Fullness of You (Forever in My Heart) pays homage to the ties of friendship that bring fullness and make us whole. Part hymn, part anthem, the piece is written for four-part SATB a capella choir and tenor solo, and is suitable […]
New Publications
Crucifixus a 6 voci – by William Kraushaar
William Kraushaar’s “Crucifixus a 6 voci” is a powerful setting of the classic text, in baroque style for six parts. The accompaniment drives the counterpoint forward. A true masterpiece. Enjoy! Available at Cypress Choral Music CRUCIFIXUS A 6 VOCI
Tips for beginning composers by Santiago Veros
This is a post with tips for beginning composers. Before being a full-time choral composer, I’m a fan of choral music. I want to constantly discover new things. So, I’m going to write down what I wish I had known when I started in this profession 10 years ago. After giving it some thought, I […]
New book—Letters to a Young Conductor
I’m proud to share that Letters to a Young Conductor: Thoughts on Music and Life is now available on Apple Books. I wrote this with a younger version of myself in mind. Over four sections, “Mindset,” “In Rehearsal,” “In Concert,” and “Building A Career,” I offer the advice I wish I had listened to when […]
Singing, God Gives Me a Melody – by Harris Loewen
“Singing, God Gives Me a Melody” was first heard in coffeehouses in the 70’s. It’s taken a little time but this beautiful song of praise is finally catching on with choirs today. Enjoy! Available at Cypress Choral Music SINGING, LIFE GIVES ME A MELODY
“The Red WheelBarrow” SATB/piano now available!
“The Red Wheelbarrow,” an innovative environmental/imagist poem I first read as a teenager, struck me as an alluring and joyful means to immerse in a commission by Austin’s Inversion Ensemble for their Planet Home project. The score blossomed during a fellowship at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, a pastoral setting that nurtured embracing […]