New Publications

Cypress CEO Dr. Larry Nickel has been so excited to be granted permission to arrange some classic music that he has always wanted to. Today we’ll feature “One Day at a Time” by Kris Kristofferson and Marijohn Wilkin. Dr. Nickel’s arrangement sits the piece in a place that feels at home. Singable, catchy and uplifting. […]

Attention new and experienced Choral Directors and Music Educators: Would you like to eliminate behavioral disruptions and distractions from your rehearsals? Are you looking to take back control of your rehearsals? Do you want to enjoy teaching your ensemble, the way you had always dreamed of? Do you want to create a kind and respectful […]

Christmas in July I’m happy to announce that Alliance Music was able to post a new performance of my “Dormi, Dormi O Bel Bambin”. It is sung here by the Southern California Children’s Chorus, Lori Loftus, Director during an ACDA conference. This is a Traditional Italian song scored for SSA that would be excellent  for children […]

“When thou shalt be dispos’d to set me light” by Michael A. Gray -a work for SAB+piano from the on-going collection “Book of Sonnets” is now available for free download from graymichael.com Enjoy!

I’m happy to announce that REDBIRDS (c. 4’45”), for 2-part equal voices and piano, has been published by COLLA VOCE MUSIC as part of the Ruth Dwyer Choral Series.  It’s a lyrical and nostalgic song with a text by Sara Teasdale. Suitable for children’s or adult choirs. Available from Canticle Distributing. Listen and view the […]

Emptying The Finale Folder:  When I Have Sung My Songs  I’m happy to be bringing this one out of the Folder.  “When I have Sung My Songs” was written  for the  North Mesquite High School Varsity Men’s Choir (Mesquite ,Texas)  Ryan Forkner, Director. The choir was one of the honor choirs  performing at the Texas […]