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Grants are available to public middle school music teachers in the United States, for the acquisition of in-school music classroom equipment and supplies to benefit current and future students and for student transportation to senior facilities. Eligible teachers may apply for a Grant for any amount up to a maximum of $1,850.00 annually between July […]

Livermore, Calif. – The Valley Concert Chorale, the Tri-Valley’s premier chorus, is seeking new singers for its upcoming 2026-2027 concert season and is holding open rehearsals for singers and auditions in September. Details are as follows:   Open rehearsals and Auditions Monday, September 14 and 21, 2026 Rehearsal hours 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. First […]

For You Alone Are Holy is an SATB a cappella choral setting of text from Revelation 15:3-4 and Psalms 86:12, written to let the words speak with clarity and devotion. The music moves from quiet, close harmonies to luminous, expansive phrases so the choir’s voice becomes a direct expression of praise; my hope is that […]

Vol. 3: Wisdom from the World’s Religions By Elizabeth Alexander & Saunder Choi Some choral music does more than offer us a glimpse of another faith tradition; it asks us to inhabit its stories, prayers, practices, and understanding of the sacred. Here are some of our favorite pieces that do just that, inviting us to […]

Looking for a gentle and sweet Christmas lullaby for your program? May I suggest a look at POLISH LULLABY FOR CHRISTMAS–simple two-part voices with piano and flute (option for string quartet!)Combining the beautiful Polish carol Lulajze Jezuniu (in English) and Away in a Manger, it’s easily learned! See it here.

img.curriculum { display: block; margin: 20px; } .q { float: left; } .composer-column1 { float: left; width: 300px; text-align: center; } .composer-column1 img { width: 280px; } .composer-column2 img { height: 40px; } Jonas Rasmussen’s The Playful Choir, Volume 1 If you’re searching for choir rehearsal games that actually build musicianship instead of just filling […]

The ability to sight-read efficiently and accurately is our ONLY short-cut. Our sequential, comprehensive rhythm, intervals and part-singing on ONE PAGE as an entrance activity begins at Kindergarten and progresses through University.  SEVERAL freebies and our new content brochure on our website:  toolsforconductors.com  Useable lessons for single schools or entire SCHOOL DISTRICTS.  Imagine, your students […]

ST. CHARLES, Illinois — The St. Charles Singers, led by founder and music director Jeffrey Hunt, showcase works written expressly for them on “Dancing Tree: Choral Landscapes,” the acclaimed mixed-voice American chamber choir’s new album of live-in-concert recordings of songs reflecting on and celebrating the natural world. Released August 21, 2026, on Navona Records (NV6876), […]

I am honored once again to have one of my pieces selected for the Project:Encore.  Maria Wiegenlied is a wonderful Christmas solo by Max Reger that I have loved for years.  I had an opportunity to arrange it for SATB for the North Mesquite Chamber Singers, Ryan Forkner, Director.   Below is the description that […]

Christmas with Graphite If you’re like us, you’re already planning for the fall—which includes forgotten words such as “Christmas,” “holiday,” “cold,” and “winter.” Here at Graphite, we are happy to make your planning a little easier by suggesting some fresh repertoire. The pieces featured in our Take Note blog post offer a wide variety of […]