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Not sure what to program? Try these best-selling works from Graphite’s family of composers and publishers!
Tried and true. These bestsellers are a great place to start when you’re looking for repertoire! JAM! (Jom-Ayuh-Mari!) — Tracy Wong Series JAM! (Jom – Ayuh – Mari!) is three-way play on words! In essence, the music says, “Come, let’s go make some music together and sing while passing the time! Leave your worries for a […]
Brattleboro (VT) Concert Choir welcomes new singers for 2024-25 season
The Brattleboro Concert Choir’s 2024-25 season is coming, and we hope you’ll join our musical community! The Concert Choir (https://bmcvt.org/brattleboro-concert-choir/) rehearses 7-9 pm on Wednesday evenings at the Brattleboro Music Center in Brattleboro VT, and we are currently seeking new members of all voice parts for the upcoming season. We especially invite BIPOC singers and […]
Brattleboro (VT) Camerata auditioning for 2024-25 season
The Brattleboro (VT) Camerata (https://bmcvt.org/brattleboro-camerata/), a small chamber choir focused on Renaissance-era and Renaissance-inspired music, is currently seeking new members of all voice parts for our upcoming season – we especially invite BIPOC singers and singers of all gender identities to audition. Rehearsals are Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Brattleboro Music Center, and starting on Monday, […]
New Choral Work: MY RED BOOTS
MY RED BOOTS is based on one of only several poems written by my mother, Jewish Holocaust survivor Rita Hoffman of blessed memory (1927–2018). Both she and my late father, Josef Hoffman, were Jewish Holocaust Survivors. My mother’s brief memoirs are housed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. I have been […]
Audition for the Zamir Chorale of Boston
Audition for the Zamir Chorale of Boston “America’s foremost Jewish choral ensemble” (American Record Guide) Also: Conducting Intern Position Available The Zamir Chorale of Boston will hold auditions for all voice parts on: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 7:15-9:00 pm at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Newton, Mass. Candidates should have excellent vocal quality, the ability to […]
Emptying The Finale Folder
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy started out as an Introit for my church choir. After I retired and moved to the tenor section, Ryan Forkner, the new director, used it several times. I later added the second verse which made it a short anthem and then Ryan used it for a concert with […]
Connect and Receive a FREE Piece for Your Choir!
Hello Choral Community, I am thrilled to share some exciting news that will help you create an unforgettable 2024/25 season! As a composer deeply committed to supporting and uplifting the choral community, I want to offer you something special. Receive a FREE Piece for Your Choir: I am offering my best composition, O Crux (available […]
Away from the Roll of the Sea – by Allister MacGillivray, arr. Diane Loomer
One of Allister MacGillivray’s and Canada’s favorite folk songs originally arranged for the Elektra Women’s Choir by Diane Loomer is our all time best seller! Harmonies are straight forward and the poetry is quintessential MacGillivray. Enjoy! Sheet Music Available – https://cypresschoral.com/composers/diane-loomer/away-from-the-roll-of-the-sea/
Santiago Veros: JW Pepper Welcomes My Music
Today, I am thrilled to share some extraordinary news that marks a significant milestone in my journey as a composer. JW Pepper, the esteemed publishing house, has welcomed my music into their catalog. This moment is a dream come true and a testament to years of dedication and passion for choral music. What better way […]