New Publications

Now a few of the most famous Dutch Christmas song arrangements are made accessible for English / American choirs.   A good English translation is made by Robert Coupe, a tenor of the professional Netherlands Chamber Choir.   Please listen to this choir and take a look at the sheet music at:   http://jetsebremer.nl/en/christmas/christmas-classical-choir

Church choir directors who make regular use of a sung Amen in their services know how quickly these can become stale. Here is a set of six brand new Amens for SATB chorus by Daniel E Gawthrop which can add a fresh sparkle to your service. Of only moderate difficulty and ranging from four to […]

Gordon Thornett’s original SATB setting of “Noel!”, already published by Oxford University Press with accompaniment for piano/organ or full orchestra, has just been published in a new arrangement for choir, brass ensemble, timps and percussion. This new accompaniment is available on hire from OUP.  It’s a lively, syncopated setting of the traditional text, “The First […]

New from composer Matt Wetmore Invictus is a setting of the poem by William Ernest Henley.  Full of dramatic imagery, this poem was perfect for exploring harmonies that clash a bit more than the standard a cappella choral work, as well as sudden dynamic and tonal shifts.  A healthy challenge for any choir. Difficulty: Professional […]

A brand new choral piece for middle school or young high school girls (S/A) chorus, I’M ME, is about finding one’s own identity.   http://www.scoreexchange.com/scores/163196.html   Thank you, John Ray    

A deeply lyrical piece composed of a soaring melody layered upon itself. This piece is a movement from the larger cantata Tse Go La (coming soon!) and gives ample opportunity for soloists to shine and offers satisfying lines for the singers. Good for teaching phrasing and musical expression, as well as stylistic ornamentation. Three part […]