New Publications

Dear conductors and ChoralNet users,

here is my new SATB a cappella piece COME TO ME, on a poem by Christina G. Rossetti.

Enjoy the video with Matthew Curtis wonderful voice(s).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhaQu6B1q1U

If you are interested in receiving a perusal score, please don’t hesitate to write to me.

Take care 😉

IVO ANTOGNINI

https://festivalnapavalley.org/what-we-do/remote-ensemble-project/

Festival Napa Valley is inspired by the resilience we have seen in the music community during the spread of COVID-19. In response to the overwhelming number of cancelled performances and lost musical opportunities, we’re inviting you to join Festival Napa Valley’s Remote Ensemble (FNVRE). You’ll record your part remotely with the video of our virtual conductor, upload your part, and each one will be combined into one FNVRE video performance.

We’ve chosen to program ‘Va, pensiero’ from Verdi’s Nabucco, an anthem historically used to unify people in support of culture and the arts.

The website at the top is where you’ll find the ensemble’s introduction video and everything you need to create your remote recording. Simply download the part, follow the instructions included, and upload your media to our website. We’re accepting videos until March 31, 2020.

If you have any questions or concerns, email

“Orison” is a simple Benediction. The tenor line goes no lower than a g’ and the whole thing is very sing-able with or without a quiet organ. As usual, it’s available for free download at http://www.graymichael.com

It’s pretty old; so why am I publishing it now?

Most of you won’t be in front of your beloved choirs for quite awhile so I hope you’ll take a few quiet moments to just read it for yourself. It’s always held a special place for me (in spite of it’s quirks) because it was the only piece that ever came to me in a dream, it got me through some tough years, and it always brings me a little peace of mind when things get really dark. I hope it will for you too.

Love,
…and see you on the flip side!

Michael A. Gray

Dear conductors and ChoralNet users, the English version of my piece Pardon, j’ai pas bien compris is now available at Walton Music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNRVIHbO76s

Eric Nelson, conductor of the Atlanta Master Chorale has translated and adapted the poignant lyrics in French written by Josiane Haas. Enjoy!

https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/excuse-me-i-dont-understand-print-ww1837

The ICM Concert Agency is organizing an international workshop for choirs which will take place in both Prague (Czech Republic) and Leipzig (Germany) with a final concert in a prominent St. Nicolai church in Leipzig: the historical church where J. S. Bach performed his pieces. The ICM Concert Agency is one of the pioneers of organizing masterclasses for conductors. We aim to use our experience in masterclasses to create a workshop with the highest standards for both attendees and instructors.

We invite all students/singers to enjoy intensive singing lectures combined with a cultural program that would introduce two musical capitals of Europe (including a trip to Dresden). We will also provide accommodation, transportation, city guides, welcome and final dinners and all-time assistance by our team in both countries. Students may apply to the workshop either as a whole choir, groups or individuals, everyone is welcome to hone their craft with us!

The capacity of the workshop is up to 65 people.

The full description of the workshop can be found at http://conductingmasterclasses.eu/choral-workshop.php

If you have questions, we are more than happy to answer them!
Email:
Tel.: + 49 1525 709 8898
Margarita Kalinovska

Inspired by the plaintive solo in the film ‘1917’ , this evocative and moving arrangement by multi award-winning composer Bernard Sexton, captures the spirit and uplifting mood of the penultimate scene of the film. The arrangement opens with male voices and female voices are incorporated in later verses. The final verse features a canonic treatment of the melody in male voices with with soaring accompaniment in the upper voices. The piano accompaniment is discreet and expressive . The vocal parts present no significant challenges and will allow your choral ensemble to shine! Very suitable for high school ensembles and appropriate in both sacred and secular contexts.

Preview score available here.

Sheet music available from www.sheetmusicplus.com