“The World Needs All of Us” is an anthem of inclusion that names some of the reasons individuals may feel marginalized or experience discrimination and empowers them to “show my shine.” The heartfelt text by Kim Baker is tenderly and powerfully set with accessible vocal writing and a dynamic piano accompaniment, exploring colorful chord structures […]
New Publications
We Lift Our Voices
Happy to announce that Hal Leonard has just published Ron Cadmus and my anthem “We Lift Our Voices.” The powerful anthem was recently performed by the Hour of Power chorus & orchestra and will be one of the featured works at the upcoming Ocean Grove Choral Festival on July 9. Please consider including this in […]
The Fullness of You (Forever in My Heart) by Chuck Wild & Will Everett
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 […]
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 https://cypresschoral.com/composers/william-kraushaar/crucifixus-a-8-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 […]