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For Easter – Thank You, Jesus, for The Blood (SATB + Piano)
Easter is fast approaching! And as you put the finishing touches on your Easter music, I’d love to share a piece I recently arranged. It is an SATB + piano choral arrangement of Charity Gayle’s hugely popular song, Thank You, Jesus, for the Blood. It works beautifully for Easter, Holy Week, or Communion services. My […]
New releases from the Compose Like A Girl collection
Hot off the presses! Our Compose Like A Girl composers have many new pieces to share with you. The Compose Like a Girl initiative amplifies female-identifying composers, helps conductors diversify their concerts, and works toward more equality in music programming and commissioning. Known (SSA), by Grace BeckerSSA choir, solo & piano; also for SATB | […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker reflects on Choral Accessibility for the Visually Impaired,–sharing a personal story from his years directing a large suburban church choir. Through the experience of welcoming blind singers into the ensemble, Dr. Baker explores practical strategies and resources that allow visually […]
Music for Women’s and Treble Choirs
March 8 • Women’s Voices Music for Women’s and Treble Choirs Today is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the artistry and dedication of treble ensembles. Some of my earliest and most formative experiences as a composer were writing for the Pilar Children’s Choir. Those years of exploring treble voices deeply shaped my approach, eventually […]
For that Spring Concert
OUR SPRING CONCERT SUGGESTIONS. Do you have a great Choir, Band or Orchestra Director retiring this year. Or, maybe that wonderful music teacher from the Elementary school. “We thank You for the Music” was written for that very occasion. By changing a couple of words, it was also sung to thank a choir for the […]
Abba Thank you for the music SATB arr Ades
Does anyone have the bass/gtr/ drums music to this? It says on the sheet music that it is available, but I can’t find it anywhere…. I have contacted Hal Leonard, but they couldn’t help……
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Join Dr. Mark Vuorinen for the Inaugural Cascade Peaks Chamber Vocal Ensemble
There is still time to apply for the first-ever Chamber Vocal Ensemble Program at Cascade Peaks ChamberFest (June 16–20, 2026). This program is tailored for advanced singers (ages 18–30) looking to specialize in professional ensemble performance. Mentorship: Work closely with Dr. Mark Vuorinen (Artistic Director, The Elora Singers, University of Waterloo). World Premiere: Be part […]
Lift Up Your Voice!: 40 New Descants for Your Choir
Do you love hymns? If you do, here is something for you. I am delighted to announce the publication of my new book of descants, Lift Up Your Voice!, for SATB choirs and congregations. Lift Up Your Voice! is a carefully curated collection of 40 modern hymn descants, written to deepen worship and elevate hymn […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, guest presenter Dr. Jamea Sale offers a compelling reflection titled Enough Said. Drawing on the principles of motor learning and rehearsal efficiency, Dr. Sale explores the power of nonverbal teaching and the discipline of saying less in order to achieve more. Through a vivid […]
Consonance Chicago Auditions
Consonance Chicago (formerly Chicago Choral Artists) is holding auditions for its 2026–27 Season on April 21 (6:30–9:00 p.m.) and April 23 (6:30–9:00 p.m.). To read about the audition process, please visit https://consonancechicago.org/auditions/