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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/

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 […]

For Valentine’s Day, please consider my two settings of the poem INVITATION TO LOVE by Paul Laurence Dunbar, (1872 – 1906), for unaccompanied SATB mixed choir and for unison chorus with piano accompaniment. Dunbar was born in Dayton, Ohio, and published his first poems at age 16. He gained fame as a a poet, novelist […]

“I Am an Immigrant Son” by Estanislau Gubiotti comes from a place of reflection and honesty. Provocative, somewhat disturbing and absolutely beautiful. Enjoy! Available at Cypress Choral Music Publishing. https://cypresschoral.com/composers/estanislau-gubiotti/immigrant-son/

I wrote my 1993 doctoral dissertation based on this set of songs. Nearly all of Zemlinsky’s music entered the Public Domain in 2012. In 2017–2018, I completed a newly edited piano/vocal score which includes my own English translations. I also orchestrated the songs and created versions of them for soprano solo and SATB chorus. Copyright […]

Look no further for a fun and rhythmic anthem for your Easter concert! Craig Cassils’ “Branches of Palm” is fun for both singers and listeners. Enjoy! Available at Cypress Choral Music Publishing https://cypresschoral.com/composers/craig-cassils/