Here is a delightful and accessible canon for up to four parts that can be done in any number voicings such as SATB, SSAA, young children, etc…. It paraphrases Psalm 96:1-2. I’ve done it with children’s choirs, SATB festival, and SATB HS choir. Enjoyed by all and a great learning piece. Full perusal score and […]
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Deke Sharon and the Business of the A Cappella Revolution
Known as the Father of Contemporary Acappella, Deke Sharon is the man responsible for bringing contemporary a cappella music into the mainstream. Perhaps best known as the music producer for the Pitch Perfect Trilogy and NBC’s The Sing Off, which launched the career of the now multi-platinum Grammy winning group Pentatonix. He has also written more […]
Accessible, rhythmic, and fun unaccompanied SATB piece
“One Of These Days” is a jubilant sacred concert piece that your singers will absolutely love! It is especially effective in a festival setting. No divisi, unaccompanied. SATB Link has full perusal score and recording. https://www.jwpepper.com/One-of-These-Days/11408845.item
In My Mind All Is Beautiful – (SATB version) by Anthony Sylvestre
I’m so glad to announce the release of my new piece ‘In My Mind All Is Beautiful’. It’s a song of consolation about a loved one who feels his time is drawing near. Just before he leaves, he reassures his loved ones who remain after him with the words of consolation: ‘In my mind all […]
How many carols can be combined with the Pachelbel Canon bass line?
How many carols can be combined with the Pachelbel Canon bass line? Composer-arranger Paul Ayres offers three possible answers! Version I lasts 2’45” and quotes 18 carols Version II is 3’45” and features 25 carols Version III takes 8’45” and includes 86 carols (including Rutter’s Shepherd’s Pipe Carol, by kind permission of the composer) […]
We Rise Again – arr. Stephen Smith
“Stephen Smith’s rousing arrangement of the Rankins’ hit has been sung and recorded by hundreds of choirs, including a 3000-voice mass choir at the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympics. With its message of hope for the future, this song never fails to inspire, and the arrangement is a definite crowd-pleaser.” Enjoy! Sheet Music […]