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I will make a reasonable donation for a recording of my piece, “I Can’t Find the Right Words to Pray ” for SSA trio, choir, or ensemble. A digitized recording with the score can be found at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BlHl7XfnnA If you are interested, I will provide PDFs of the printed octavos and an mp3 recording of […]

Imagine, just for a moment, stepping into a space where your choir becomes part of a global narrative, a story told through music that spans continents and connects hearts. You’ve likely been considering commissioning a significant piece that not only challenges your choir but also leaves a lasting impact. What if I told you that […]

Dear Friends, This is one of the most important moments of my life. It’s a thrill to finally share with you the exciting news about “Kyrie” from its premiere at Jacksonville University, a moment so special that I flew there to experience it firsthand. Having my friend Julian Bryson conducting was very meaningful for this […]

Friends, Is anyone aware of a reduced orchestration or chamber accompaniment for Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms? We’d like to perform the work next year, but the 30-piece orchestra would be a bit much for our space. Thanks, Wilbert O. Watkins

The Norwegian composer, Knut Nystedt, has a variety of works in several genres.  We have a website: Knut Nystedt | Norwegian composer (1915-2014) where you can find information and a complete list of his works: Works | Knut Nystedt. Here you can listen to many of his works, and there are links to the publishers where you can […]

I am looking to purchase, rent, or borrow instrumental parts for the cantata “Gloria Deo” by Benjamin Harlan, (c) 2004 Hal Leonard.  Only need flute and cello for two of the selections.  Please contact .

Dear Colleagues and Friends, At the end of June I retire after thirty-eight years as founding music director of The Chicago Bar Association Symphony Orchestra (although I will continue in a purely administrative role going forward.) It has been a wonderful ride, growing the orchestra to perform at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall no fewer than three […]

Dear ChoralNet community. I would like to let all of you know that I am giving free access to my 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 […]

We invite you to listen to the podcast InChoir: Conversations about Choral Music, the Arts and Life. Produced in the studios of Troy Public Radio, co-hosts Dr. Diane Orlofsky and Dr. Scott Sexton go directly to choral composers to learn how they explore sound and universal texts and features deep dives into their music. Each […]

UNION MOTHER is a new dramatic stage musical about Mary “Mother” Jonesand the early formative years of American labor unions.The complete 2022 studio cast album recording can be played at www.stagescores.org/unionmotherProductions are planned for multiple United States cities in 2025 and 2026.Each local production will be standalone (NOT a tour).Each of the 9 roles has […]