“Prelude and Cherubic Hymn” was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy School in Berlin, to mark the 25th anniversary of their annual Advent services held in Berlin Cathedral. It was performed by joint choirs, drawn from students, parents and faculty, and choir members of the American Church in Berlin on 29 November 2017. The piece […]
New Publications
World Choir Encyclopedia
BECOME A MEMBER OF WORLD CHOIR ENCYCLOPEDIA In 2018 public enterprise “Gratulationes” is going to start publishing World Choir Encyclopedia. We are planning to publish 10 volumes. Each volume will contain 150-200 descriptions of choirs with color photos of choirs and conductors. Information about the book: Size: A4; Number of volumes: 10; Number of pages […]
“Star of Wonder” – new setting for mixed choir just published on Swirly Music
A reflective new setting of the Epiphany carol, “We three Kings”, is now available from Swirly Music. SATB, with divisions. It was premiered last year by a famous Norwegian choir in Trondheim Cathedral (see https://youtu.be/m8cU2u9eBqo), the score can be accessed at https://www.swirlymusic.org/music/choral-music/gordon-thornett-star-of-wonder-choir-satb/. Available in print or for instant download. [Please copy and paste links if […]
Song for the Mira – Allistar MacGillivray arr. Stephen Smith
One of Canada’s most enduring and endearing folk songs, Song for the Mira has been covered over 300 times. Anne Murray says it’s one of her favourites. So composer Smith applied all of his skills and passion to this one.View Score while you listen HERE
New Christmas setting for SSA women’s (or children’s) choir
A lively new setting of the carol “It came upon a midnight clear” for upper voices (SSA) has just been published on the Swirly Music site. Entitled “The Angels’ Song”, it is available for instant download or in printed form. Of medium difficulty,it incorporates a “Gloria” refrain, and ends on a high note! To see […]
Self-Assessment Rehearsal Participation Rubric(s)
High School and Middle School singers frequently lack the awareness of what it takes to participate effectively in rehearsal. If we want to see them improve their contribution, we must make them aware of what is expected of them. But that isn’t enough. Singers must hold themselves accountable for their own rehearsal contribution. This self-assessment […]