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…Specifically, I’m interested in an uptempo, challenging piece (level V, preferably) in a Romance language, set for SATTBB or SATBB   Does anything come to mind??   Thank you!   Isabel Hernandez-Cata Choral Music Director Walter Johnson High School

Friends,   I am seeking repertoire that might be termed festival hymn anthems for SATB choir with brass, handbells, children’s choir and congregation.  Every spring we combine these forces in worship and I’m looking for more rep ideas for full collaboration.   If you are a composer, I’m interested in commissioning, as well.   Thank you […]

I direct a small community chorus which gives yearly concerts. We had a small children’s chorus sing with us last year. I need ideas for music for the youth, ages K-8th grade. Last year they sang “Inch Worm” and sang with the adults on “Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog” which was fun for us all. I […]

I’m under pressure to cut my upcoming performance of Elijah down to c.100mins. Can this be done while retaining the work’s overall balance, musical and narrative integrity? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks.

We are replacing loft chairs.  We want wood, with cushioned seats.  Sturdiness and longevity are important.  Any suggestions?  I don’t want to spend the $ for Wenger Symphony chairs.  Other ideas?

 Hi –   I am in need of fundraising ideas for a new community school chorus. This is a small group of students who would probably not be comfortable performing singing “Valentines” in pairs, but this might be possible for the entire group. At this point, every little bit of money helps, so we are […]

Friends,   I have two wonderful string players in the mixed ensemble that I would like to feature on our Spring tour.  Do you have any repertoire suggestions for SATB choir, violin and viola?  The work can be with or without keyboard.   Thanks in advance for your wisdom!   Dr. Frank Eychaner Colorado Christian University Lakewood, […]

I am interested in taking my group to Eastern Europe, specifically Estonia and Russia.  Does anyone know of a tour company with good resources in this area?  Any good ideas for venues, excursions?  Any things to avoid?   Thomas Kim Rowan University 

“Gentle Words”, a Shaker song arranged for mixed chorus a cappella by Wayland Rogers has just been released by Alliance Music Publications.

I am currently involved in a discussion with my executive board of my community chorus as to what the appropriate length is for a concert.  We are a community chorus with a 23 year history that performs three concerts a year and typically have 14 weeks to prepare each concert.  We charge $15 admission for […]