New Publications

Still need to fill that last spot on your program?  We Have Heard Angels is “a non-stop joyride!” say Kantorei Minneapolis conductor, Adam Reinwald. “This SATB/divisi holiday concert centerpiece is overflowing with well-crafted melodies, counterpoint moments, rhythmic interest, and harmonic shifts – all seamlessly integrated and skillfully prepared.” Premiered by Kantorei and now available from […]

“At the Name of Jesus” is my new choral release for a SATB Chorus – A cappella. To listen to this work, please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9lnKzkyAWE. To view this piece, please go to https://www.beautifulstar.com.  

Singers are constantly seeking ways to improve their vocal performance, whether it’s through better vocal care, proper techniques, or creating the right atmosphere before hitting the stage. One often-overlooked factor that can influence both mood and vocal health is fragrance. Aromas have the unique ability to influence our emotions, concentration, and even physical well-being. This […]

All Saints Day in 2025 is Saturday, November 1st.  If you typically program for this occasion for this weekend, and have not picked a selection yet, check out my arr. of “There is a Happy Land” on the J.W. Pepper website, link below.  Thanks.  Forrest Sherrill.  There is a Happy Land | J.W. Pepper

The Top 5000 Traditional Hymns provides transposable, customizable, searchable, playable sheet music. Just $29. It includes 5,000 of the most used public domain hymns. See all music on your screen exactly as it will print. Internet connection not required. Functionality includes: Traditional 4 part SATB harmony as generally found in physical hymnals; Transpose to any […]

A request by artistic director Susan Glass for a new choral work addressing climate change resulted in the creation of “Planet Earth Lullaby.” Composer Rich Campbell’s piece is both an alarm for help and a call to action. For over a century the internationally recognized distress signal has been the Morse Code sequence for SOS: […]