A very Swedish affair… Folk music plays a very important role in Sweden. Wherever people meet and celebrate, you will be surrounded by music, singing and dancing. The Swedish composer Mårten Jansson is deeply rooted in this tradition which inspired him to compose the “Missa Popularis”. This mass, either for female voices or mixed voices […]
New Publications
“California Anthem” now Available to Choirs in Southern California
Many choirs have now performed the “California Anthem,” but the piece is now available for choirs in Southern California! The most recent performance of the anthem was at Shoreline Amphitheater in 2015, where a choir of 650 singers sang the 4-piece song, which is a tribute to the state of California and its people. If […]
Rate the most beautiful choral composition!
Help us nominate the best compositions for the Finale in Munich. Starting Thursday, 7 April 2016 for six weeks upto 31 Mai 2016, you can submit reviews online. Give into that curiosity of yours and visit the platform: “www.diabelli-contest.com”. Many interesting compositions were submitted. Together with the Carl Orff Foundation, Musicalion.com will conduct the second […]
VIVA MALA! New Work for Women’s Choir
VIVA MALA! is a new work for treble voices (3 parts) celebrating the heroic stature of Malala Yousafzai as an advocate for women’s education in Pakistan. The difficulty level is moderate and there is an optional percussion part which may be performed by the singers. Contact me for further details and a review copy. David […]
Music For Elementary School Children
Six American and English folk songs and one original environmentally-themed work for childrens’ voices arranged for piano and voices. The difficulty level is easy and there is an optional percussion part in some pieces. Contact me for further details and a review copy. David Hahn http://www.davidhahnonline.com
WHAT IS THE WORD : SATB choir piece on textsby Samuel Beckett
WHAT IS THE WORD is a new 7-part madrigal cycle for SATB choir setting the poetry of Samuel Beckett. The comopsition and premiere of the piece received a grant from The City of Seattle. This is for expert singers. Contact me for further details and a review copy. David Hahn http://www.davidhahnonline.com