is a set of three short songs on Emily Dickinson’s poems. It is available for free download at graymichael.com
New Publications
Come, My Light – by Imant Raminsh
“Come, My Light” by Imant Raminsh has been referred to as “simply stunning”. We at Cypress agree and the singers from the Illinois Wesleyan University have performed it in absolute accordance with that review. Enjoy! Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/imant-raminsh/come-my-light/
Premiere of Evening Grace by Daniel E Gawthrop
Take two minutes and eleven seconds out of your hectic day and enjoy the world premiere performance of Evening Grace for SSAA a cappella chorus by Daniel E Gawthrop. Performing at the recent Utah State ACDA conference, the Women’s Chorus of BYU is here conducted by Dr. Sonja Poulter. Day is dying in the west; […]
Make Someone Happy – by Styne/Green, arr. Larry Nickel
This beautiful piece made popular by many artists and perhaps most memorably by Jimmy Durante in 1965 has been set to wonderfully singable a cappella SATB by Dr. Larry Nickel. The message of love will delight singers and listeners alike. Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/larry-nickel/make-someone-happy
We Shall Overcome – arr. Lonnie Delisle
Cypress Choral Music is proud to launch the Universal Gospel Choir Series spearheaded by our gospel music curator Lonnie Delisle. The familiar anthem “We Shall Overcome” sings itself with Lonnie’s authentic gospel style setting. Enjoy! Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/lonnie-delisle/we-shall-overcome/
Lay Down Your Weapons – by Robbie Smith, arr. Byron Hermann
Robbie Smith’s gentle nature often leads to lyrics that question mankind’s long-time propensity for conflict in the name of power and greed. They provide us with “A legacy of love that few can match” Who was our teacher? What was his creed? Did he not speak of giving in the absence of greed? Have we […]