Heralded as a “true choral gem” by the choral editors at JW Pepper, this piece is an excellent choice to showcase your ensemble. Based on Psalm 27, the simple rhythmic texture of this piece makes for an accessible work for many ensembles. A straightforward harmonic palette is used to introduce the text in the […]
New Publications
Stille Nacht
For the first time I have added on my page a NON a cappella arrangement, namely Stille Nacht for voice, flute and piano. You could listen to this version at fabioalessi.webs.com. The score is free, as usual. Greetings, Fabio.
Christmas/Solstice/holiday anthem “All Around the Child”
Hello friends, my first post. “All Around the Child” is in the style of traditional carols, with some more contemporary harmony. By Jim Scott, co-composer of the “Missa Gaia /Earth Mass” with the Paul Winter Consort, the message refers not only to the birth of Jesus, but describes how the birth of a child in […]
New 2 Part Choral pieces from Alliance Music USA
We are delighted to announce the release of three new titles from Alliance Music ( www.apimusic.org) AP10253 Deep Peace of the running wave (Unis choir or Solo) AP10251 The Lord bless you and keep you (2part chpir and Piano or Organ) AP10254 If there is to be p[eace in the world ( 2 part choir […]
In the Beginning Was the Word
I have a new setting of John 1:1, 14 – the Gospel Canticle for Christmas set for unison choir (with optional divison into two groups, i.e., women and men) , piano and flute. Written for church choirs whose ranks are depleted at Christmas. It is somewhat Celtic and chant-like. I have a preview copy available […]
“How they brought the good news by sea” TB divisi 2:00
This is a setting of the humorous poem by Norma Farber (1909-1984) which tells the story of how the creatures in the sea managed to convey the news of the event at Bethlehem, even though handicapped by immobility on land. Originally for SA divisi, I have recently transposed it for male choir, where it works […]