This piece was commissioned by and premiered by the choirs from the University of Texas at San Antonio Choirs directed by Dr. John Silantien for the retirement of one of thier choral faculty. Title: “I Had a Voice, But You Taught Me How to Sing.” CLICK HERE for the score CLICK HERE for […]
New Publications
New SATB/pn setting of “Woman at the Wall”
This new SATB version of my SSA setting of Fran Gordon Immerman’s stunning text will be published next spring by Transcon. You may, though perform it now. It is from a larger work, “Sacred Rights, Sacred Song,” which concerns itself with woman’s rights in modern Judaism. “Woman at the Wall” is about a singular modern […]
The Galant Masters Project
I am very excited to announce the “pre-launch” of the Galant Masters Project! The Galant Masters Project, scheduled to begin publication in Fall 2011, is a five-year project, intended to bring lost works of Galant-style liturgical music to light. The project will seek to edit and publish approximately one score per month, with four […]
New Choral Works from SurvivesMusic!
Choral works of Ted Vives are now available from SurvivesMusic. Titles availables are: Borean Visions – A Source of Wisdom Castrovalva Circaré Lux Aeterna – The Climb The Soldier (1914) Vigil Mass for the Risen Lord Sample audio files of these works can be found on the SurvivesMusic website: http://www.survivesmusic.net/Site/Vocal%20Works.html […]
Perform in Color! Messiah and Magnificat arrangements for brass!
Are you planning a performance of selections from the Bach Magnificat in D or Handel’s Messiah? If so, have you thought about who will accompany your singers? If you are like many organizations, you may find that supplying an orchestra is a bit beyond your financial resources. At the same time, though, you want more […]
Work for university/ceremonial occasions available – “For the Graduation”
A new work is now available from composer Carson Cooman especially intended for university and school choirs to use at ceremonial occasions (e.g., commencement, convocation, baccalaureate service, etc.) The composer has heard many comments from choral directors expressing difficulty finding appropriate secular repertoire for such occasions. A new commission from Harvard University has allowed for […]