My name is Jack Bielan. I am co-founder and for twenty-five years have been Musical Director for Valley Outreach Synagogue in Los Angeles. I’m also a former studio musician/arranger in the L.A. area. Two years ago I wrote a song called “Kol Hatovim Holchim (We Only Lose The Best)” which we premiered at our […]
New Publications
New short secular a cappella work for SATB
Roll the Tide is a lyrical and moving piece based on a beautiful poem by Elisabeth Eliassen. It is in a style that suggests a spiritual. The piece was premiered by the 2011 Kodály Summer Institute Chorus at Holy Names University and conductor László Matos on July 29th, 2011. It is suitable for high school, […]
Gabriel’s Message by Craig Phillips
A highly imaginative and colorful new arrangement of the Basque Carol from the pen of celebrated composer and organist Craig Philips Try this out for Christmas! Click this link to Listen to Sample Audio and View Music For more info or to order, contact: Estelle Cole Paraclete Press 800-451-5006, […]
O Little Town of Bethlehem for SSAA and Harp
A new setting of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” for SSAA and harp is now available from Masterpiece Music. The composition utilizes the familiar text with a stunningly beautiful new melody. This piece would work well in a Christmas concert, Advent service or Christmas Eve service. Please click on the link below to preview the […]
Waiting – Advent Lessons and Carols
Hi, I have a new anthem with Augsburg Fortress. It’s called Waiting and it is for 3-pt (any) voices, flute, piano, and opt. handbells. It’s a round on this text – We are waiting, we are waiting for the Lord to come down and be with us. It would make a nice piece for a […]
Three Christmas pieces by Horace Scruggs III
RedHouse Arts has just received three new Christmas pieces by composer/arranger Horace Scruggs III. Angel’s Song, Worship Song is a contemporary piece for SATB and piano. You can see a sample score at http://www.redhouseartspace.com/angel-song.html Go Tell it on the Mountain is a new arrangement for TBB and piano. You can see a sample […]