In his 1898 poem, Charles G.D. Roberts, one of Canada’s most prominent confederation-era poets and a keen follower of Emerson and Thoreau, vividly evokes the transcendentalist theme of the sublime in nature. Patrick Murray’s own musical response to the poem grows out of a simple, hymn-like melody, fragmented and transformed over the course of the […]
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Alleluia, pro Virgine Maria – by Ronald Beckett
Ronald Beckett’s modern setting in the traditional burden carol style evokes the golden age of the English carol. About 500 such 15th Century texts survive, many referencing the Virgin Mary. Alleluia has seldom been set by modern composers. Enjoy! Sheet Music Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/alleluia-pro-virgine-maria/
Solstice Carol – by Kim Baryluck arr. Scott Reimer
Composer Scott Reimer gives Kim Baryluk’s unique winter song very special and exciting treatment. Meaningful and great fun! Check out this video of Scott and his group Antiphony in the studio recording this wonderful piece of music, Enjoy! Sheet Music Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/scott-reimer/solstice-carole-satb/
Unlocking the Harmony: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Write Choral Music
Choral music has a timeless and captivating quality that can evoke a wide range of emotions and create a powerful connection with audiences. As a composer, exploring professional songwriting services and learning how to write choral music allows you to harness the beauty of harmonizing voices and create memorable musical experiences. This comprehensive guide will […]
Two New Christmas Works
These settings of Christmas poetry by Gwendolyn Carr were premiered by the Gordon College Choir. The Annunciation “Silver strands from angel’s lips burned sterling news in Mary’s heart, and fanned the flame of hope for all the world.” Gwendolyn Carr’s words meditate on the profundity of the Annunciation and paint a vivid image of the […]
Danse Mon Moine – by Mark Sirett
This is a classic Acadian/Québecois Folk-Song and Dr. Sirett makes it really SPIN. The text of this song is based on a game of words. In the vernacular of colonial Quebec, the name “Moine /Monk” is given to a small toy called in France: “German Top / toupie d’Allemagne”. Apparently, the “Moine/Monk” is actually a […]