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Dear Earth: A Collaborative Initiative with Global Impact
In a world where environmental concerns hold great significance, I find myself on an innovative journey to merge my artistic vision as a composer with environmental stewardship, and the result is nothing short of revolutionary. “Dear Earth” will be a collective creation destined to become not only a pivotal moment in my career but also […]
How to Choose the Right Choir for You
Choosing the right choir is an important decision that can greatly enhance your musical journey. Here are some tips to help you make an informed choice: Understand the different types of choirs: Familiarize yourself with various types of choirs, such as community choirs, church choirs, school choirs, and professional choirs. Each type has its own […]
More Christmas Music to consider
New Recording – Christmas at Colla Voce I recently found a newer recording of my arrangement of Gustav Holst’s setting of Christina Rossetti “In the Bleak Midwinter.” This is The Texas Voices, Alan Dyer, Director. This has become a very popular setting over the years. I hope you will enjoy listening to this as you […]
Sehnsucht from Six Vocal Quartets, Op. 112 by Johannes Brahms: New Orchestration
Not long ago, I went looking for titles from among my favorite secular choral gems by Brahms that apparently had not yet been orchestrated by anyone. The Six (Vocal) Quartets, Op. 112, stood out to me. Working on Sehnsucht was a challenging but rewarding experience. Here is a link to the scrolling score on YouTube. I […]
Seated Choral Riser Recommendations
Our Wenger seated choral risers have served us well since 1987, but it’s time to retire them. I’m looking for recommendations of other types/brands of seated choral risers that we should consider, in addition to Wenger. Does anyone have experience with National Public Seating seated choral risers? (SchoolsIn sells them for a reasonable price. I’d […]
Request for information about Concerts in New York. York or New Jersey during the week of September 16 to 23, 2023
Receive a respectful greeting from Colombia. I am Yolmer Hurtado Ramírez, orchestra and choir director, university professor. I share my website: www.yolmerhurtadoramirez.com I am contacting you, since I will be in New York during the week of September 16 to 23, and I would like to know if it would be possible to learn about […]
Nächtens from Six Vocal Quartets, Op. 112 by Johannes Brahms: New Orchestration
I just completed work on orchestrating the second of the six vocal quartets of Johannes Brahms, Nächtens. I completed work on the first one, Sehnsucht, last month. Here is a link to the scrolling score for Nächtens on YouTube. This is a great choice for Halloween concerts. I will continue to post about each one […]
She Goes Shopping for Gucci – by Larry Nickel
“She Goes Shopping for Gucci” is an oldie but a goodie by Larry Nickel. The message of this happy calypso hasn’t changed one bit. Enjoy! Sheet Music Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/larry-nickel/she-goes-shopping-for-gucci/
NEW COST-FREE VOCAL PRACTICE TRACKS
Dear Choral Friends, Discover new vocal practice tracks to enhance your rehearsals and performances. Exclusively for this season, the scores include integrated tracks accessible via QR code scan—completely free. This thoughtful inclusion ensures that each singer can conveniently tap into these study materials precisely when they align with their schedule and preferences. I trust these […]
Boy with Orange (out of Kosovo) – by Alex Eddington
Rememberance Day is coming and you might be looking for appropriate music for your choir for that occasion. Cypress Choral Music has a vast Remembrance Day collection. One of our favourites is “Boy with Orange” by Alex Eddington. Boy with Orange (out of Kosovo) takes its text from the poem of the same name by […]