” ‘Tis better to be vile” by Michael A. Gray (SAB, piano) is available for free download. The work is a little grotesque dance on the injustice of an evil reputation. It is part of a long-term project to provide free SAB settings of Shakespeare’s “Book of Sonnets.” PDF and mp3 files can be found […]
New Publications
New Release: SING LOUD
Premiered and released this week: an upbeat, up tempo, pop-style choral piece with empowering lyrics and a catchy tune. Available for SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB, and Two-Part choir with piano, optional rhythm section, or performance track. To view score videos and purchase, visit https://garrettbreeze.com/product/sing-loud.
Maybe – by Robbie Smith, arr. Mark Sirett
“Maybe war will teach us something – teach us how to live in peace” A perfect song for today’s global climate by Robbie Smith beautifully arranged by the outstanding Mark Sirett. Once you hear this wonderful melody you won’t want to stop singing it…..and neither will your choir. https://youtu.be/0h24fflQ8A8 Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/robbie-smith/
publication of choral partsongs
Hot off the press, choral partsongs builds on the success of the first volume of partsongs, with twelve pieces suitable for larger ensembles, so suitable for chamber choirs, choral societies and large enthusiastic community groups. The conventional SATB voice parts do not apply. The works range from fully notated scores to those with graphic elements. […]
Kiev Symphony Chorus sings “Requiem for Peace”
In February of 2020 the Kiev Symphony Chorus performed Dr. Larry Nickel’s “Requiem for Peace”. Note the lyrics by Anna Akmatova in the movement Dvadtsat Vosyem Shtïkovïkh “The Russian soil loves – loves droplets of blood”. Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/larry-nickel/requiem-for-peace/
FREE Resource – Teaching Arranging in the Choral Classroom
This course was created to give teachers the tools they need to introduce arranging to their students in an accessible way. It was designed with ensemble choir classes in mind, giving students the rare opportunity to sing each other’s music and learn from each other. The course consists of four lessons (each with a listening […]