New Publications

Two new settings of traditional Christmas texts, for upper voices: “For unto us a child is born” and “Patapan”. “For unto us a child is born”, a new setting for SSA and piano of the biblical text. Published and sold by Goodmusic. You can see and hear the whole score on their website (http://www.goodmusicpublishing.co.uk/info/default.aspx?id=75621). There […]

DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH This lively 3-part arrangement for SSA voices makes effective use of vocal articulation to produce an exciting soundscape. Your choir will enjoy the melodic interest of the individual parts and your audience will be exhilarated by spirit of the arrangement. Perfect for younger voices but also suitable as a ‘women […]

“When I’m looking with my heart, beautiful is all I see” – Coco Love Alcorn, lyrics from Wonderland. Words to assist our perspective in times of uncertainty. This is a truly beautiful piece. Enjoy! https://cypresschoral.com/composers/coco-alcorn/there-is-a-light/

This setting of ‘Locus iste’ was written earlier this year for the Nidarosdomens Guttekor, a choir of boys and men, based at the Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. It is set for SATB, with some divisi, and has organ accompaniment, but it may also be performed a cappella. The piece has just been self published, and […]

I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. This has been such a difficult time for composers, conductors and performers – I have, however, become quite adept at spackling and painting my windows and walls. lol I’ve also noticed that there has been a dearth of SA works for Middle through High School have taken […]

Choirs looking for the perfect half to their Christmas program will find this option very attractive! The music is lovely and eminently singable for any choir. Jon has arranged eleven familiar Christmas carols to accompany the reading of the Dylan Thomas classic “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”. Enjoy! https://cypresschoral.com/composers/jon-washburn/a-dylan-thomas-christmas/