In the captivating realm of SSAA choral music, discovering pieces that not only excel in musical quality but also forge a deep emotional connection with both the audience and the singers is an invaluable treasure. In this journey, we will introduce five pieces from my SSAA catalog, each weaving its unique narrative and offering an […]
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Looking for LIve Recording
I will make a reasonable donation for a recording of my piece, “I Can’t Find the Right Words to Pray ” for SSA trio, choir, or ensemble. A digitized recording with the score can be found at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BlHl7XfnnA If you are interested, I will provide PDFs of the printed octavos and an mp3 recording of […]
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star – by Chris Sivak
Chris Sivak’s adaptation emphasizes the darkness hidden in the iconic children’s poem – a first meeting with this piece is always surprising for someone who remembers it from the nursery. The original poem also expresses a thankfulness for a guide through the darkness and I was drawn to the idea of a choral setting that […]
MusicEase Notation Editor Now FREE
MusicEase Software has released version 10.1 of the MusicEase intelligent music notation editor. MusicEase is a true notation editor and not just a paint program with bells and whistles related to music notation*. As such, it features true transposition, intelligent cast-off (redetermination of system breaks so that each system has roughly the same density), the […]
A DREAM (SATB divisi, Piano or Orchestra
The fact that the text for my new composition even exists is a miracle. It was written by Abraham (“Abramek”) Koplowicz, a Jewish boy who was exterminated by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Abramek was born in 1930 in Lodz, Poland, and died in 1944 in the infamous concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. He wrote this […]
Sticks and Stones – by Larry Nickel
Gossip is big problem – right!? Here’s a fun song about the power of the tongue to do good or evil. Snappy rhythms and tight harmonies will teach – but not preach. This song has been used in conjunction with anti-bullying campaigns. Enjoy this performance by the Young Voices of Colorado. Sheet Music available at […]

