Hello all, I have just finished a setting of the traditional evening canticle “Phos hilaron” in English, according to the translation given in the Book of Common Prayer. This piece is perfect for Evensong. If you are a choirmaster and are interested in using this piece at your service, please contact […]
New Publications
New SATTB work “ASPERGES ME” in the Anglican Tradition
Hello all, I have just finished a setting of the traditional aspersion antiphon “Asperges me” in ENGLISH set for five voices. If you are a choirmaster and are interested in using this piece at your service, please contact me for a full PDF. It is free of charge! Enjoy! Mason […]
New Work For Newtown
A new work to share the emotions brought on by the events in Newtown, Connecticut in 2013. The events in Newtown earlier this year shocked the world. As artists, many of us have tried to share our feelings through music, hoping to bring solace to ourselves and others. Unfinished Melodies ( https://choralnet.org/306016#unfinishedmelodies2159 ) […]
El Cant Dels Ocells (Carol of the Birds) SAB piano
El Cant Dels Ocells (Carol of the Birds) [SAB piano] is a Catalan folk carol whose lyrical lines have been freely-arranged against an active piano part in imitation of a choir of birds in all their variety and color. The piece begins and ends with a short Mezzo solo. It is recently published on the […]
“I’m Spending Hanukah In Santa Monica” for SATB & kazoos!
No, really, I’m not kidding! This zany Tom Lehrer piece was originally arranged for SATB a cappella (and, yes, kazoos) for the Merrie Olde Christmas Carolers (tmocc.com), after which I was asked to revise it for TTBB (and those kazoos), for the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus, which sang it during their Christmas concerts the following year. Then recently […]
GOING BEYOND WORDS CHORAL RADIO SHOW FOR AUGUST 25, 2013
What you will hear on Going Beyond Words this Sunday 8/25/13? “Songs of Love and Nature” Each song will lead you to the next and the featured work “Sea Drift” by Federick Delius Stream Going Beyond Words at Noon Sundays Central Time…. KVNO.ORG and click on “Listen Live” Visit the Blog of GOINGBEYONDWORDS.COM for […]