The Road Not Taken (1916) may be Frost’s most famous poem, and has certainly been set to music previously. Since I have not heard other settings, I’ve been able to approach the text without any preconceived musical impressions. The writing is homophonic and not especially difficult, using frequent changes of meter: 4/4, 6/4, 3/4 (quarter notes […]
New Publications
New SATB Christmas Carol Arrangement of The Cherry Tree Carol
Hi All, As we are about to go into the summer season, I thought it a good time to post my SATB arrangement with piano accompaniment of “The Cherry Tree Carol”, a lovely English carol that has been masterfully recorded by Matthew Curtis of ChoralTracks. The first group who would like to perform it […]
Stabat Mater setting
This stunning setting of the Stabat Mater is the perfect feature piece for just about any group. Particularly suited to large ensembles, the harmonies are straight forward, but the length and musicality required make it both accessible and a challenge to any group. See, listen, and print here: http://seeadot.com/shop/stabat-mater/
New Choral Work, “MUSIC, KISS MY LIPS,” from Raycreation Music
Raycreations Music offers for your consideraation,”MUSIC, KISS MY LIPS.” The composer’s original text (see below) is set for choir, piano, and optional brass quartet. It is also available from the publisher for SATB or SAB choir with simplified piano. The conductor’s score, not intended for reproduction, may be viewed and purchased at: http://www.scoreexchange.com/scores/154991.html All […]
Story of a (new) Christmas Song
Hello there, My name is Dougie Campbell and I’d like to share with you the story of our (new) Christmas Song. It was actually written a number of years ago but has been picked up by over 1000 children’s choirs in the last few years. We’d love you to have a listen: https://soundcloud.com/christmas-music/the-story-of-the-christmas […]
Newly composed Requiem Misa Brevis & newly edited works by Scarlatti and Porpora
The CME Institute for Choral Teacher Education will be highlighting newly-edited works by Italian composers Allesandro Scarlatti (Stabat Mater) and Nicola Porpora (Magnificat in A) alongside a newly composed Requiem Misa Brevis by Chicago composer Lita Grier. The 2014 Institute features a stylistically diverse repertoire of spiritually inspired European classics as well as contemporary and world music compositions appropriate for liturgical, […]