“From Fairest Creatures” from Book of Sonnets (SAB, pn) by Gray – A lyrical setting, mostly in unison and designed for a beginning choir – Available on this site for free: http://graymichael.com
New Publications
What do Cypress Choral Music and Alfred Publishing have in common?
As of March 2014, composer / arranger Kate MacColl! In the spring of 2013, Elektra Women’s Choir (www.elektra.ca) premiered a commissioned arrangement of Joni Mitchell’s “The Circle Game” from Kate MacColl and this arrangement will become available for purchase through Alfred Music (www.alfred.com/) in March 2014…the single recorded by Elektra will also be available […]
Gloria – A Brazilian-Style Mass (for Liturgical use)
Written by Will Lopes, Gloria is a complete musical setting of the mass incorporating new musical treatment to the “ordinary” of the liturgy (Kyrie, Glory to God, Gospel Acclamation, Eucharistic Acclamations and Lamb of God). There are additional musical settings for a call to worship, gathering and final blessing. This setting focuses on two main Brazilian musical […]
Until We Met
I just wrote a new three-minute secular love song for SATB choir called “Until We Met.” Maybe too late to perform for this Valentine’s Day, but love songs are good all year ’round, right? You’re free to use it, but if you do I’d love to hear about it. You can see the score and listen […]
Learning Strategies for Musical Success
A new book about learning music. “A must buy for every music teacher and music student” –William Bruce, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, UK. ***** “A must read for all music educators” –Robert Adams, New Haven Board of Education, USA. ***** “Music educators and parents of young music students alike will be grateful for […]
‘Bumblebee! Rounds & Warm-Ups for Choirs’
Bumblebee! Rounds & Warm-ups for Choirs is more than just a collection of 84 choir exercises and rounds. The author shares timeless wisdom to help you get your choir – primary or secondary – into shape. View table contents: http://goo.gl/3C09GD “This is really good for all kinds of vocal groups, choirs, conductors. Bravo!!” “The thinking […]