The Christian Virtual Hymnal 15K now supports custom hymns and choral works. Once imported, custom music is amenable to all the customizations available for built-in music (currently over 15,000 hymns plus Handel’s “Messiah” and Mozart’s “Requiem”). For instance, a single instance of an imported hymn can be displayed/printed as SATB, lead sheet optionally with chord […]
New Publications
Discover Choral Works by Margaret Bonds
Hildegard Publishing has recently made available a sampler pack of shorter choral works by Margaret Bonds. The pack includes six recently released choral works to give choral directors the opportunity to explore these important works and consider them for performance. The pack retails for $15.95, nearly 20% savings over buying the pieces separately. Includes: Especially […]
Set Me As a Seal Upon Your Heart – by David Squires
This famous poem, written nearly nearly 3000 year ago, has been set for choirs many times. David’s rendition exhibits craft and sensitivity which rises to the top with exquisite moments of passion and beauty. Available at Cypress Choral Music Publishing https://cypresschoral.com/composers/david-squires/set-me-as-a-seal-upon-your-heart/
New courage themed piece:SATB no divisi – “When The Lord Is My Light”
https://www.jwpepper.com/When-the-Lord-is-My-Light/11417916.item#.Y832IT3MKM8 Here is an exciting piece that works great for festivals or chamber choirs. Accessible and fun, it can and has “brought the house down.” You do need a strong accompanist. Sacred text. Theme of courage. Composed by Michael Sandvik
BREATHING – by Judy Specht
Supposing we are allowed X numbers of breaths in this lifetime, And only X. Think how slowly we would take an “in” breath, And how leisurely we would let it out In order to extend our days. One breath could take in the morning sun, And eggs on the table And we wouldn’t let it […]
Sticks and Stones – by Larry Nickel
Gossip is a big problem – right? Here is 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 ben used in conjunction with anti-bullying campaigns. Mostly, it’s a lot of fun to sing and to listen […]