New Publications

John McRae’s famous poem – written in 1915 – has been set by composers many times. David’s creation goes straight to the heart with a lovely marriage between the music and text. Choirs at all levels of ability will love to convey this truth in such a fitting musical way. Sweet spot vocal registers and […]

‘The Sleepy Shepherd Boy’ by Gordon Thornett has just been accepted by the prestigious Project Encore into their catalogue of recommended pieces. Written for a children’s choir in unison, with an optional 2nd part, it tells the story of a daydreaming shepherd boy on a Bethlehem hillside, who has a dream about the Christmas story. […]

This week Dr. Joel Tranquilla digs into the beautiful simplicity of George Chung’s “Voici mon secret”. Dr. Joel feels this piece is perfect to explore French diction with non French speaking groups. Enjoy! Available at Cypress Choral Music Publishing https://cypresschoral.com/composers/george-chung/voice-mon-secret/

Cypress Choral Music Publishing is thrilled to introduce composer and now Cypress curator Lonnie Delisle. We are very excited to watch Lonnie’s soon to be announced catalogue develop. Today we feature Lonnie’s first arrangement published by Cypress “We Shall Overcome” sung under Lonnie’s direction by the Universal Gospel Choir in Vancouver BC. Available through Cypress. […]

“Christmas Is Here” is a celebration of Christmas: The activities, the warmth, the friendship. Choral directors: Interested in performing this? “Christmas Is Here” runs ~1:50 and is fun, warm, and quite easy. Usage is 100% free for non-commercial use. The score, live performance mp3, rehearsal parts mp3, and a lyric sheet can be reviewed and […]

Edition Dohr based in Cologne has just published Adrian Connell’s new Dance Missa Brevis for SSA Choir and Piano with optional Bass Guitar and Drums. At just ten minutes long this is an ideal concert opener or could be used within a church service. Each movement of the Mass uses a different popular dance style […]