Seraphim [The Seraphim Singers] will host an open rehearsal for its 2026-27 season on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Episcopal Church of our Savior, 25 Monmouth St. Brookline, Massachusetts, 02446. Founded in 1997 by music director Jennifer Lester, and now directed by Eric Christopher Perry in his first season as permanent music […]
New Holiday song with important message
“That’s When Christmas Shines” is not your typical holiday song because it carries an urgent , universal message to heal our world through kindness in humankind. The SATB/piano arrangement is suitable for high school, college, community and other choirs. This song is not only a holiday song but with the alternate title of “That’s When […]
Dr. Shekela Wanyama picks Back-to-School Gems!
Back-to-School Gems for Middle Level Choirs with Graphite guest repertoire curator Dr. Shekela Wanyama “August is like an interminable series of Sunday scaries,” one of my colleagues said the other day. I couldn’t agree more! This is the time of year when a) I am certain I forgot how to teach over the summer; and […]
Pieces from Julio Morales & David von Kampen!
Featuring pieces from Julio Morales & David von Kampen! Felicidad (Happiness) (SATB)Julio MoralesSATB and piano; also SABDifficulty: 2Duration: 3-5 min.We are reminded that happiness can be found in all aspects of life, even during difficult times. Lovely Appear (SATB)David von KampenSATB and piano; also SADifficulty: 2Duration: 3-5 min.A beautiful, mostly unison setting of Gounod’s […]
Dale Trumbore, writer of scores AND books!
In conversation with Dale Trumbore! Here at Graphite, we celebrate the many facets of our composers. Some of them write more than music, they write books! Composer Dale Trumbore has not one, but TWO books available: Staying Composed & Composing a Living. We spoke with Dale about her important work and what it contributes to […]
For Your Holiday Concert
It’s August 2026, and I have already had the first sale of this top seller from the last two years and let it be available as part of your Holiday Music. Irving Berlin’s SNOW from White Christmas was arranged for the Collins Classic Carolers Christmas 2004, my wife’s Christmas Caroling group, as a request […]