New Publications

“I’ve composed a new work for treble chorus that is strong, direct and with a powerful feminine fluidity— like Malala herself.  A spoken solo “rap” on a quote* from her 2013 UN speech occurs in the middle of the piece and lends “Malala” a contemporary feel.” — Joan Szymko   see and hear the score: http://joanszymko.com/works/ind/malala   Malala Yousafzai was already known […]

     Everyone likes to have fun, and this new take on “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” with swipes at Tschaikovsky, Saint Säens, Gilbert & Sullivan and Ravel, skewered melodies of a few famous carols (“God Rest Ye” as an Irish jig?!), surprising key and time signature shifts, kazoos, tambourines and finger cymbals…  This is […]

This is a secular song for chilldren’s choir, suitable for a Christmas concert.  In this arrangement it is in UNISON with piano accompaniment, and is quite easy to learn. It could also be performed possibly by an adult/community choir.  It is offered free of charge initially to anyone who would like to try it out […]

from Hal Leonard       Orange Blossom Special, arranged for 2-part choir and piano.   from Hope Publishing       Where the Promise Shines, arranged by Joel Rainey as a candle lighting ceremony for Advent.   from World Library Publications       The Prayer of St. Francis, set for 2-part choir, keyboard and C-instrument.   […]

     Click the cover image to listen to and view the score!   I Shall Not Live In Vain: Taking a cue from the contrapuntal masters of the Baroque and Classical tradition, Matthews has crafted three short choral fugues that are sure to delight both choirs and audiences alike. Each fugue sets a different […]

Looking for some fun holiday charts with a dance-y feeling?  Dare your audiences (and your choir members) to sit still (and not laugh) while singing “Santa Claus Tango,” with its “nosediver” vocal scoops, and “Holiday Polka,” complete with kazoos and tambourine!     To hear both tunes sung live: “Santa Claus Tango” (in the SA […]