I recently finished a new arrangement of the Traditional Spiritual “Give Me Jesus” for SATB voicing. If you would like a copy, e-mail me at . Thanks.
New Publications
Requiem for the Queen who sponsored Christopher Columbus
Fidelio Musica edicion has recently published the world’s first edition of Mass Pro defunctis by the Portuguese composer Pedro de Escobar also known as Pedro do Porto. Escobar’s requiem is the first iberian Requiem and one of the first in Europe to follow the example of Johannes Ockeghem’s Requiem. According to the musicologists Tess Knighton […]
The Golden Rule
Wayland Rogers is pleased to announce the publication of THE GOLDEN RULE, a setting of texts from 8 of the World Religions on the theme of compassion. Written in an Afro-Cuban style, it is scored for SSA (the A part may be sung by tenors or cambiata voices) piano, bass and salza percussion. Published by WR Editions.
Earthsong – a secular cantata
With the current catastrophe in the Gulf refocussing attention on the environment, this may be an ideal time to programme a work that reflects on our relationship with this planet. Earthsong is a secular cantata that celebrates Earth – or ‘Gaia’ in the terminology of scientist James Lovelock. It describes nature in joyful, […]
New ‘Ave Maria’ Setting
Looking for an Introit for St. Francis’ Day (Blessing of the Animals)?
Go here to hear Clare Shore’s Tropical Blessing for SAB Chorus and Handbells: http://www.clareshore.com/LRoom.htm The words are by the composer: Praise God, the Father, our Creator!/Bless all of us, He is our maker!/?Bless paw and hoof, burrow and roost;/Bless equine, bovine, canine, feline, Osprey, egret, woodpecker, ?Little Blue;/Bless Spot and Puff and Grandma, too. //Praise […]