New pieces from Reginal Wright & Joshua Shank! Twenty-four conductors from choirs across 13 states participated in Graphite’s consortium to support the commissioning of these two new works! AlchemyReginal WrightSATB, piano; practice tracks available!Difficulty: 3Duration: 3-5 min. A beautiful blend of chant and engaging contemporary melodies asks the listener to act for positive change […]
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Taylor Scott Davis’s Requiem Reaches Its U.S. Premiere
img.curriculum { display: block; margin: 20px; } .q { float: left; } Taylor Scott Davis’s Requiem Reaches Its U.S. Premiere On July 19, Quintessence gave the United States premiere of Taylor Scott Davis’s Requiem, with Matthew Greer conducting, joined by VOCES8 US Scholars. The performance landed in Albuquerque a matter of weeks after the work’s […]
Bernstein Missa Brevis scores wanted to rent
Item Needed: Scores for Missa Brevis, Boosey & Hawkes edition #M051322404. Composer: Leonard Bernstein Start Date: Immediately Needed Until: October 27, 2026 Number of Copies: 25 The Cantilena Chamber Choir, a non-profit ensemble based in Western Massachusetts, seeks to rent approximately 25 scores for a short rehearsal and performance period from September 1st to the […]
Essential Voices USA: Auditions for Singers 2026-2027 Season
Essential Voices USA Auditions for Singers 2026-2027 Season Essential Voices USA, conducted by Judith Clurman, announces auditions for volunteer singers for its 2026–2027 season. The ensemble will perform in the New York Pops holiday concerts at Carnegie Hall and present a community holiday concert at St. Malachy’s Church in New York City. Additional performance opportunities are planned […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Can one careless comment silence a singer for nearly half a century? This week, Dr. Jamea J. Sale shares the remarkable story of a woman who believed she “couldn’t sing” for 47 years after a childhood voice teacher discouraged her in a single lesson. Drawing on the research of Graham Welch, Dr. Sale explores how […]
Real Ones!
Real Ones! Featuring Graphite’s Longtime Composers These folks have been with Graphite since the beginning (cue the warm fuzzies). Check out some classic pieces – some of the first EVER in our catalog – along with newer entries. Jocelyn Hagen I Lift Up My Eyes (Psalm 121) Caminante There is a Girl (from Here I […]