New Publications

I am pleased to announce that my 2020 brief choral fanfare KINDLE THE TAPER with words by Emma Lazarus was recently published by ECS Publishing Group. Scored for SATB Chorus and Harp (Piano), with opt. Trumpet, Horn in F, and Crash Cymbals, this work is an effective holiday concert opener. Duration: 2:15 https://www.ecspublishing.com/kindle-the-taper.html Kindle the […]

Once again Dr. Joel Tranquilla is joined by the incomparable Julia Davids to discuss the ins and outs of the wonderfully eclectic piece “Shall I Compare Thee” by Leora Joy Perrie. Enjoy! Available through Cypress Choral Music Publishing https://cypresschoral.com/composers/leora-joy-perrie/shall-i-compare-thee/

Peter Frost’s poignant work “Fly Away Home: Remembering 9/11” is now available at Zintzomusic.com. You can hear the work and order a license for your choir. Check it out at this link: https://zintzomusic.com/product/flyawayhome_frost/#license

Enjoy Canadian composer Ed Henderson’s exciting arrangement of “I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In”. This piece features a brilliant piano arrangement as well as optional parts for string quartet, percussion, two guitars and bass. A truly fantastic adder to your Christmas program. Available at Cypress Choral Music Publishing. https://cypresschoral.com/composers/ed-henderson/i-saw-three-ships-come-sailing-in/

“Fire” is the 3rd movement from award winning Canadian composer Katerina Gimon’s four part composition “Elements”. This set of works abstractly depicts the four classical elements and explores the human voice’s wide range of capabilities. “Fire” is a fun and energetic work incorporating vocal percussion, body percussion, nasal singing, calls and nonsense syllables. See the […]

Dr. Joel Tranquilla spends time with Canadian Chamber Choir Director Artistic Director and Cypress Choral Music curator Dr. Julia Davids analyzing the beautiful ins and outs of “The Maple” by Garrett Krause. Available for purchase here: https://cypresschoral.com/composers/garrett-krause/the-maple/