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The Brattleboro (VT) Camerata (https://bmcvt.org/brattleboro-camerata/), a small chamber choir focused on Renaissance-era and Renaissance-inspired music, is currently seeking new members of all voice parts for our upcoming season – we especially invite BIPOC singers and singers of all gender identities to audition. Rehearsals are Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Brattleboro Music Center, and starting on Monday, […]

MY RED BOOTS is based on one of only several poems written by my mother, Jewish Holocaust survivor Rita Hoffman of blessed memory (1927–2018). Both she and my late father, Josef Hoffman, were Jewish Holocaust Survivors. My mother’s brief memoirs are housed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. I have been […]

Audition for the Zamir Chorale of Boston “America’s foremost Jewish choral ensemble”  (American Record Guide) Also: Conducting Intern Position Available The Zamir Chorale of Boston will hold auditions for all voice parts on:  Wednesday, September 18, 2024 7:15-9:00 pm at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Newton, Mass.  Candidates should have excellent vocal quality, the ability to […]

  Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy started out as an Introit for my church choir.  After I retired and moved to the tenor section, Ryan Forkner, the new director, used it several times.  I later added the second verse which made it a short anthem and then Ryan used it for a concert with […]

One of Allister MacGillivray’s and Canada’s favorite folk songs originally arranged for the Elektra Women’s Choir by Diane Loomer is our all time best seller! Harmonies are straight forward and the poetry is quintessential MacGillivray. Enjoy! Sheet Music Available – https://cypresschoral.com/composers/diane-loomer/away-from-the-roll-of-the-sea/

Looking to borrow orchestral parts for Handel’s Solomon ASAP for fall performance. Boston/Massachusetts/New England area preferred if possible. Please contact Thanks, Christina Kennedy Assistant Director Sounds of Stow Chorus & Orchestra

Today, I am thrilled to share some extraordinary news that marks a significant milestone in my journey as a composer. JW Pepper, the esteemed publishing house, has welcomed my music into their catalog. This moment is a dream come true and a testament to years of dedication and passion for choral music. What better way […]

Ray Harris’s “In My Father’s House (Where I Am)” is an oldie……but a real goodie. Harris wrote this piece back in the day when he and Larry Nickel were in their band The Sound of Light. Larry arranged it for a very singable SATB. It definitely stands the test of time. Enjoy! Sheet Music Available […]

Choral Composer Bill Heigen is giving free access to his Sacred Choral Music Catalog! If you are interested in having perpetual access to freshly written and accessible sacred choral music (new pieces every month), please fill up the form below: Link Google Form For more information about Bill’s secular choral pieces, feel free to visit: https://www.store.billheigen.com/

Hail the Holidays! Contributing Editor: Jonathan Campbell There were choral directors in the fields, keeping watch over their choirs by summer. And Lo! The autumn came upon them, and they were so afraid. “Fear not,” said Graphite Publishing, “For we have developed new Christmas/Winter/Holiday repertoire for thee. Go thee unto www.graphitepublishing.com and find new music!”  And then the […]