Dear conductors and choristers, I’m so proud to announce the release of my new piece for mezzo-soprano, mixed choir and orchestra, entitled ‘Agnus Dei’ (duration : 6’30”. Lyrics : latin). Below, you can listen to the piece featuring the amazing voice of French mezzo-soprano Lucile Verbizier : https://youtu.be/oCVzdj-jx1U You will find more details and the […]
New Publications
Newly-available Christmas work – just in time?
In case you’re looking for that last-minute Christmas work, I’m pleased to announced that my composition One Christmas, for SATB, horn, and piano, is now available at my web site, www.jonathansantore.com. This piece, which was written for a community group, views the universality of the birth experience through the eyes of Christmas. Complete information, including […]
The Novello Guide to Sight-Singing – An Interactive Course for All Choral Singers
https://www.halleonard.com/product/viewproduct.action?itemid=254428&subsiteid=1 This is the indispensable guide to learning how to sight-read choral music. Using special interactive technology, renowned choral educators Ralph Allwood and Timothy Teague take the user from the very basics of sight-reading to a level at which they can sing confidently in a choir. This guide provides clear explanations, exercises, tips and tricks […]
Latin Pronunciations for Singers
I have published a new book on Latin pronunciations in the choral/vocal repertoire. It covers the Italian, German, English, French, and Franco-Flemish pronunciations of Latin. This guide explains the evolution of the Latin language and its pronunciations and combines several resources into one comprehensive reference for singers and conductors. You will find it sold on […]
“CHOCOLATE CAROL” Now With Orchestral Accompaniment!
Need one last totally fun Holiday concert novelty for mixed chorus and orchestra? Composer David Avshalomov has just completed a new orchestration of his popular “Chocolate Carol”. This is a humorous tonal song, easy to learn and fun to sing, with a slow intro, bouncy catchy chorus, and a mock-operatic ending that will have your […]
Newly-available works from American Prize-winning choral composer Jonathan Santore
A number of previously unpublished works by Jonathan Santore, winner of the American Prize in Choral Composition, are now available at www.jonathansantore.com. These new works set texts about topics including: • the discomforts of travel on early American plank roads (Riding on the Plank) • the memory of one’s hometown (Time Has Cast It All […]