A new cycle of carols by Matthew Whittall: Christmas Hath a Darkness – Four carols for Advent! Matthew Whittall’s cycle of carols, to the poetry of Christina Rossetti, was assembled piecemeal over a number of years, gradually acquiring a larger dramatic and harmonic arch shape as new settings were added. Whittall was attracted to Rossetti’s […]
New Publications
It’s a Beautiful. Wonderful World
“It’s a beautiful, wonderful world, A world of wonder for all to share; Let us walk together, hand in hand, Spreading peace and friendship throughout the land…” Inspired by a visit to botanical gardens in southern California, this song is intended to reflect the beauty of nature around us, and to suggest that we should […]
New Orchestral Accompaniment for David Dickau’s If Music Be the Food of Love
It is with great excitement that we announce David Dickau’s ever-popular “If Music Be the Food of Love” now has orchestral accompaniment. For over 20 years this beautiful work has been a staple of choral ensembles throughout the country and remains in constant demand for honor choirs, all-state festivals, and countless other choral celebrations. The […]
New Christmas settings from Irish composer Bernard Sexton
GIA Music has just published three new SATB choral settings for Christmastime by Irish composer Bernard Sexton Hush My Dear Love Came Down at Christmas O Little Town of Bethlehem www.giamusic.com
Recent sacred choral editions from Bob Moore
“Ave Maria” for Two-part mixed choir and piano https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ave-maria-print-g9503 “Ubi Caritas” for SAB choir and piano https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ubi-caritas-print-g9504 “Be Still and Know” for SATB choir and organ http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/17536.htm “Mary the Dawn, Christ the Perfect Day” for SAB choir and piano http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/17700.htm
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say – by Rupert Lang
Originally a commission by West Vancouver United Church Choir for their director and organist Gerald Van Wyck’s 20th anniversary, this piece utilizes small hints of Tallis’ Third Mode melody, one of Gerald’s favourites. Lang’s music combines chant and a hymn-like theme throughout, with a sparkling piano part and poignant violin accompaniment. Listen to a recording […]