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Regarde si c’est vrai – SSA and piano
Enjoy this exquisite performance by Coro Calicantus of my piece “Regarde si c’est vrai” (See if it’s true) which is published by Walton Music. VIDEO ORDER SCORE
HOLIDAY JOY with JUDITH CLURMAN’S ESSENTIAL VOICES USA
Essential Voices USA, Judith Clurman, Music Director and Conductor, announces the release of HOLIDAY JOY, a new collection of holiday music. The ensemble sings choral works celebrating the light and joy of Chanukah and Christmas. The two Chanukah pieces, “Eight Days of Lights” and “Chanukah Joy and Peace” were written by Judith Clurman and David […]
Interested in singing with the California Redwood Chorale?
The 50-voice California Redwood Chorale, conducted by Gage Purdy, is welcoming additional tenors, baritones and basses for our January – April semester. We offer the perfect opportunity for you to hear the Chorale in person on November 23 and 24 at 3pm in Santa Rosa, Ca. Come to the Church of the Incarnation on Mendocino […]
There is a Rose by Hal Hopson string parts needed
Hello-I am in need of the string parts for this piece, and it seems that they are out a print. Does anyone have a set of charts?
1000 Christmas Hymns
1000 Christmas Hymns was released earlier this year. It contains transposable, customizable sheet music and MIDI for over 1200 Christmas hymns and carols. No CCLI license is needed. Resize, delete/re-arrange verses, display as SATB or lead sheet with chord names or Integrity Music style chord charts, optionally display using shape notes, etc. Our website at […]
Finding Ways to Support Music and Education During Challenging Times
In reflecting on these uncertain times, one can’t help but consider the role of music and art in nurturing a sense of unity and hope. Many educators, artists, and institutions will face intense challenges as cultural budgets are slashed and resources become harder to secure. For the past few days, these questions have lingered in […]
The Heavenly Son – by Dr. Larry Nickel
“The Heavenly Son” is a Christmas classic from Dr. Larry Nickel. This delightfully singable and easily memorable piece will be a joy for your choir to sing and audience to hear at your choir’s Christmas concert. Enjoy! Sheet Music available – https://cypresschoral.com/composers/larry-nickel/west-coast-mennonite-chamber-choir/the-heavenly-son/
A Little More Peace — new music video
Although this piece is not new (and the original text is a century old), it felt timely now. So I posted a new video for it. I hope it provides you some sense of community and calm. A Little More Peace video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb0RX4WYIs0
Would you like your choir to better understand the words and background of your holiday concert selections?
There’s never enough time at rehearsal to explain the meaning of the text for each piece or to go into its history and significance, is there? At my site, Behind the Music, I provide that material for free: Christmas songs Hanukkah songs
Would You Like to Receive a $5,000 Donation to Commission a Piece? (This Is Not Clickbait)
Yes, you read that correctly. Here, I’ll explain in detail this initiative, the reason behind such a generous donation, and how you can take advantage of it. The Story Behind Senderos It all started with a dream: to compose a piece that honors mothers who tirelessly fight for their children’s future. The piece, called Senderos […]