http://1equalmusic.com/Details/621?Title=music-from-the-eton-choirbook Music from the Eton Choirbook – a giant 500 year-old manuscript from Eton College Chapel, and one of the greatest surviving glories of pre-Reformation England. This volume of selected performing editions by Antony Pitts is designed for competent choirs and vocal ensembles and is published to accompany the TONUS PEREGRINUS recording on Naxos […]
New Publications
“Sleep in Serenity” SATB a cappella, memorial piece
“Sleep in Serenity” — SATB a cappella, ~5 min. Complete perusal PDF and mp3 here: http://www.choralmelodies.com/SATB.php Memorial piece for Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Military/Fire/Police/Heroes memorial service, other memorial services. Text: A memorial stands there Alone in simple dignity. Gold letters glister bright On black, polished granite. A peaceful place, Overhung by pines– […]
In honor of Julia Child’s 100th Birthday, “Eat Your Vegetables!”
In honor of the centenary of Julia Child’s birth (Aug. 15, 1912), I offer the following link to a YouTube video of the Central Washington University Chamber Choir, conducted by Dr. Gary Weidenaar, performing my set of three humorous pieces for SATB choir and clarinet entitled Eat Your Vegetables! – Set One. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nQrmVpI7Ig Happy […]
Miserere mei
I would like to invite you to my new composition: Miserere mei (The first award on Composition Competition in Bydgoszcz, Poland 2010) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3xncA3-qpA
The Golden Rule
Wayland Rogers’ The Golden Rule, for SSA, Piano, Bass and hand percussion is now available from Boosey and Hawkes. It sets versions of the rule as found in 8 different world religions using an Afro-Cuban style.
“Aurora Borealis” SSAA & String Quartet
“Aurora Borealis” for SSAA & String Quartet now available here: http://www.choralmelodies.com/SSAA.php (complete perusal PDF and mp3). Easy for both singers and instrumentalists; lovely piece for any time of year. Excellent practice to improve vowel sounds and staggered breathing, as well as interpret dynamics. About 4 1/2 min.