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.
New Publications
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 […]
A musical based on the American Civil War
Anyone looking for a zany ‘community’ musical based on a true incident that occurred during the American Civil War? If so, I will gladly send you a great DVD. You might want to check out www.chickasaw.ca/ first! Donald Patriquin
Woman At the Wall SSA/pn (HS/community/college)
New work for SSA/pn Part of larger work “Sacred Rights, Sacred Song” 3 minutes. About women who are not allowed to pray at the same part of the Western Wall as the men and share in the spiritual richness and ceremonies. Not yet published. Willing to share for performance for free until publication. (11 piece […]