Christmas is coming and David Rain has written a totally new version of Good King Wenceslas! “I love the Wenceslas story, but I always struggled with the original song’s placement of “las” (as in Wenceslas) on the downbeat. As a kid, I even thought the words were “Good King Wences last looked out.” Using the […]
New Publications
SATB setting of Antognini’s “EVERY CHILD HAS KNOWN GOD”
Dear conductors, I’m happy to let you know that the SATB setting (with piano) of my piece “EVERY CHILD HAS KNOWN GOD”, on a poem by Hafiz, is now available at Edition ICOT in Japan (digital download possible). ORDER HERE LISTEN TO THE SSA + piano version Enjoy! Ivo Antognini
At Thy Voice – by Patrick Murray
In his 1898 poem, Charles G.D. Roberts, one of Canada’s most prominent confederation-era poets and a keen follower of Emerson and Thoreau, vividly evokes the transcendentalist theme of the sublime in nature. Patrick Murray’s own musical response to the poem grows out of a simple, hymn-like melody, fragmented and transformed over the course of the […]
Alleluia, pro Virgine Maria – by Ronald Beckett
Ronald Beckett’s modern setting in the traditional burden carol style evokes the golden age of the English carol. About 500 such 15th Century texts survive, many referencing the Virgin Mary. Alleluia has seldom been set by modern composers. Enjoy! Sheet Music Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/alleluia-pro-virgine-maria/
Solstice Carol – by Kim Baryluck arr. Scott Reimer
Composer Scott Reimer gives Kim Baryluk’s unique winter song very special and exciting treatment. Meaningful and great fun! Check out this video of Scott and his group Antiphony in the studio recording this wonderful piece of music, Enjoy! Sheet Music Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/scott-reimer/solstice-carole-satb/
Unlocking the Harmony: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Write Choral Music
Choral music has a timeless and captivating quality that can evoke a wide range of emotions and create a powerful connection with audiences. As a composer, exploring professional songwriting services and learning how to write choral music allows you to harness the beauty of harmonizing voices and create memorable musical experiences. This comprehensive guide will […]