The Derrick Fox Choral Series on MusicSpoke is rooted in the belief that representation matters. This series is intended to be a resource for those looking to create diverse musical programs that include music by and about people from marginalized and/or underrepresented populations. “I hope the singers in your choir will see themselves reflected and […]
New Publications
Ambe – by Andrew Balfour
This piece is based on an original song in Ojibway that was gifted by traditional drummer and singer Cory Campbell to Andrew Balfour and the University of Manitoba Concert Choir. Cory describes the song as “a call to the people to the ceremonial way of life or to the red road or, quite frankly, to […]
New, Easy Easter Season SAB Anthem!
“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” is appropriate for the entire Easter season, especially Easter 2 (the Sunday after Easter). Hear and view the music at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C1XUVhAU3g. It is available for purchase at https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/o-sons-and-daughters-let-us-sing-print-g009045.
My Canoe Runs on Water – by James Gordon, arr. Larry Nickel
Talk about environment friendly! – and healthy to boot. Choirs will love this upbeat folk tune by James Gordon. Nickel adds another Canadian classic to fit the theme – “My Paddle’s Keen and Bright”.
New Music for Easter Sunday
Introducing a new piece for your church choir – “Life Everlasting.” This powerful piece, based on text by poet Laura Knight Cobb, is well-suited for Easter, or as a general-themed anthem. Paired with “Christ the Lord Has Risen Today,” it draws on a powerful melody, well-crafted voice parts, and majestic brass writing to create an […]
New Collection – “Unknown Blessings” – Carol Browning
Carol Browning is pleased to announce the release of her third collection with GIA Publications, Inc. The recording and corresponding octavo collection is titled “Unknown Blessings: Finding God in Worship and the World” and includes brand-new material, along with some older, unrecorded works, for congregation and for choir. The heart of Carol’s music comes from […]