A review of a new book that will be valuable to conductors, choral directors, orchestra and opera librarians, and anyone planning programs with orchestra. John Yaffé and David Daniels: “Arias, Ensembles & Choruses: An Excerpt Finder for Orchestras.” Publisher: Lanham, MD. : Scarecrow Press, ©2012, xxiii, 523 pages. “AEC” has been eagerly anticipated […]
New Publications
New Day – by Steve Kloser
Written for SATB Choir and Tuning Forks, with a Soprano solo Just plain fun – from the introspective opening to the driving conclusion. Recording and [temporarily] free .pdf download at www.kloser.us
The Twelve Months-SAB choir and piano
The Twelve Months music by Manena Contreras. Original work for SAB choir and piano. This fun and charming piece is suitable for High School and College level. The music is based on the poem The Twelve Months in which the writer, the English Satirist George Ellis, gives a nickname to each month creating a […]
The Lord’s Prayer – SATB a cappella
“The Lord’s Prayer” by Dustin Oldenburg A beautifully moving and accessible piece, great for church choirs, community chamber choirs, and even high school choirs! Please take a minute to enjoy the recording sampe of the piece. All four voices were recorded by Matt Curtis of Chanticleer. If you would like to view […]
“A Cloud Lies Heavy” (TTBB) A cappella, adult choirs
“A Cloud Lies Heavy,” recently revised to significantly improve singability, is now available (and temporarily FREE) under the TTBB tab on: www.choralmelodies.com This piece is dedicated to all of those who struggle with memory problems from whatever cause, and the people who love them. Not cheery, but moving; maybe a one- or two-hankie piece. For […]