SSAA A-Cappella Now that it is officially in public domain, I am excited to be sharing my SSAA a-cappella setting of this beautiful Robert Frost poem. I hope you will take a listen and considerate programming it if it fits your ensemble! This setting will be enjoyed by developing high school choirs, college choirs, […]
New Publications
Pussy Willows, Cat-tails – by Gordon Lightfoot arr. Larry Nickel
Cypress is proud to introduce Gordon Lightfoot’s “Pussy Willows, Cat-tails”. Some say it’s the most beautiful Canadian folk song every written. Larry’s beautiful arrangement makes this piece suitable for every choirs Spring and Summer season. Visit the Cypress page ti listen and view the score.
My J W Pepper ‘My Score’ site (Gordon Thornett) is now live!
Just to say that I’ve recently signed up with J W Pepper’s My Score, and my first 3 pieces are now live on the site. These are an organ prelude for Advent, an orchestral suite in 6 movements “A Children’s Christmas Suite”, which contains many well known seasonal tunes, and “Star of the East”, an […]
A simple piece, suitable for a child’s baptism service
If you’re looking for a short, simple piece that would fit into an infant baptism or other children’s service, you may like to check out my setting of “Jesus, Friend of Little Children”. Originally written as a solo with piano accompaniment, it was first sung at our own daughter’s christening, but I have resurrected it […]
Green Green – Randy Sparks and Barry McGuire, arr. Eldon McBride
Up tempo, great fun and meaningful. The words of a rover – “The grass is always greener on the other side – so I’ll just keep movin’ on”. Green, Green was a big hit by The New Christy Minstrels, an American folk music group founded by Randy Sparks in 1961. Eldon’s arrangement is true to […]
“Oh Hanukkah” – brand new – great concert addition! available SAB and SSA with piano – Learn in 30 minutes
This arrangement is a winner and INSTANTLY DOWNLOADABLE! This creative arrangement of “Oh Hanukkah” is a crowd-pleaser and very easy to learn! This “all-melody piece” gives all sings an equal chance to shine. It sounds complex, but it can be learned well in under 30 minutes! Please listen to youtube recording! If you enjoy […]