New Publications

The text for Gerda Blok-Wilson’s “Today Under Darkened Skie”  written in November 2022 by Dr. Jeanette Gallant. The poetry features the extraordinary power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. Using the vivid imagery of the poem, Gerda has weaved themes of struggle and hope, inviting the listener to contemplate the timeless dance […]

This will advise of new arrangements on my catalog page at J.W. Pepper. “The Lord’s Prayer” by Kedrov presents a fresh approach to this standard anthem. “There is a Happy Land” could be used at All Saints or for general use. Here’s a link: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/my_score/ms-catalog.jsp

This beautiful piece is an ode to a friend and mentor of composer Stuart Beatch. This sensitive text portrays the embodiment of life and joy that an individual can portray to those around them and is beautifully set to very memorable melodies. Enjoy! Sheet Music Available at Cypress Choral Music – https://cypresschoral.com/composers/stuart-beatch/joy-will-lead-you/

I have decided to make almost all of the scores available via my echoraleditions site free to any interested parties. There are well over 100 scores available here now, and the site has been massively upgraded over the past few months to also include links to audio of real performances (conducted by myself) of each […]

Introducing “Missa Pro Terra: a Mass for the Earth” by Canadian/American composer, Paul A. Aitken; meticulously crafted in 2023/2024 for its highly anticipated premiere at Carnegie Hall in March of next year. This groundbreaking composition serves as a poignant call to action against climate change. Comprising five movements Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei […]

This devastatingly beautiful text by songwriter Ryan O’Neal about life and loss shines in a new gorgeous choral arrangement by Garrett Breeze for SATB voices, piano, and flute.  The music is layered and always in motion, mimicking the relentless passage of time invoked in the text.  Originally commissioned by Waukee High School in Des Moines, […]