New Publications

This timely and accessible work with a heartfelt text by poet Kim Baker reflects on the effects of climate change on the earth and claims “love will save us” in the triumphant conclusion. The “hoo” of the owl is woven throughout as an accompaniment and response. Fun syncopations, a djembe part, and even body percussion […]

It was a wonderful performance at the just Concluded ECOWAS music festival Uyo Akwa-Ibom State Nigeria by the Prestigious Imocity Chorale Owerri

I am pleased to announce the release of “Credo” – a new choral setting of the complete Credo text for your advanced mixed-ensemble. This a cappella piece offers your singers many different textures (including an aleatoric section) and tonal colors – ranging from the stoic and reverent, to the joyful and ebullient. Click here for […]

Thank You Hope Music Publishing for including my TTBB arrangement of the Lloyd Pfautsch anthem “I’ll Praise my Maker” in your recent Singing Men 10.  This was a commission for the North Mesquite High School Tenor/Bass choir for their ACDA Regional concert in 2019.  Ryan Forkner is their director. I’m honored to have my name […]

Cypress was honoured to take a trip out to Toronto this week to present an hour long reading session at the Festival of Pipes. With our scrolling video format we were able to feature 59 pieces. Please do take and peek and Enjoy! All sheet music available at http://cypresschoral.com

Today, I received an unexpected blast from the past that brought back so many memories. Google reminded me of a beautiful drawing done by Alan for the cover of “I Will Dream With You.” It’s incredible how time flies because exactly one year and one day ago, I was putting the finishing touches on writing […]