The Composer’s Choir (directed by Daniel Shaw) have recently recorded a wonderful interpretation of my composition “The Frostbound Wood” (poem by Tom Clarke of Bath UK, whom some of you may know for his own compositions – he asked several composers to set this poem of his…) I hope you will enjoy it Here is the […]
Away in a Manger – A cappella arrangement of the English tune
If you’re looking for an unaccompanied choral arrangement of ‘Away in a Manger’, take a look at http://www.swirlymusic.com/music/a-cappella/gordon-thornett-away-in-a-manger-satb/ . The tune, ‘Cradle Song’, is the one traditionally associated with these words in the UK, and this arrangement for mixed choir (SATB) also incorporates a soprano soloist.
GRADUATE STUDIES at the UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME – Full Scholarships Available
Dear Colleagues, The Choral Conducting Program of Sacred Music at Notre Dame is pleased to announce the application deadlines for admission to the degrees of Master of Sacred Music and Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting in the 2015-2016 academic year. We will begin accepting pre-screening videos on December 1st, and completed applications to the […]
Eric Whitacre: Lux Nova (Lux Aurumque Re-Imagined)
Lux Nova sees Eric Whitacre’s best-selling Lux Aurumque re-imagined with a middle section of new material from his musical Paradise Lost This piece for unaccompanied SATB Choir incorporates poetry by Edward Esch, translated into Latin by celebrated American lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri. Available in the UK and Europe from musicroom.com
Magnificat by Kim André Arnesen
A new release by 2L: MAGNIFICAT With the Magnificat by Kim André Arnesen, Tundra and Songs of the Universal by Ola Gjeilo, and Musica Celestis by Aaron Jay Kernis. Released digitally, CD, and Blu-ray. Performed by the Nidaros Cathedral Girls´Choir and the TrondheimSoloists. Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/4xzFTIufSJK02FA5uYHVLV?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/album/magnificat/id918578886 Promotion video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym4sH9VaHbU
Woman Turns Herself into a Fish, by See-a-dot Music Publishing
Both the music and poem have a haunting and mystical quality to them. While great for a larger group, the weaving lines and crunchy harmonies are wonderful with a trio and perfect for a professional ensemble or strong collegiate choir. http://seeadot.com/shop/woman-turns-fish/