A Take Note article by Charles Anthony Silvestri “The first thrill is waiting for the composer’s initial response to the poem draft. Will they like it? Does it speak to the required theme effectively? Why haven’t they responded yet?! The second is the delicious anticipation waiting for the finished composition to be delivered. When the […]
New pieces from Saunder Choi and Timothy Hoekman!
Featuring new pieces from Saunder Choi & Timothy Hoekman! Citizens of the Neon RepublicSaunder ChoiSATB div., vibraphone, & double bass (view Parts; see practice tracks)Difficulty: 4Duration: 5-10 min.A choral work imagining an AI’s inaugural address after winning the presidency, using AI-generated “victory speeches” as source text to probe the line between technological optimism and dystopian […]
Apply now – Music Education Partnership Grants
Chorus America invites nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored projects to apply to the Music Education Partnership Grants which, through a funding partnership, will support collaborations between choral music organizations and communities during the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years. Grants will provide: Financial awards of up to $50,000 over 2 years A peer learning cohort experience, including […]
Call for singers soprano or alto – Latin oriented Mass
CALL FOR SINGERS — SOPRANOS & ALTOSSmall Women’s Vocal Ensemble | $200 per singerSunday, October 4 | National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, San Francisco Seeking experienced soprano and alto singers for a small women’s vocal ensemble singing the 11:00 AM Mass at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in San Francisco. […]
COMMISSIONING OPPORTUNITY: A Consortium with GRAMMY-Nominated Poet Todd Boss
A Consortium with GRAMMY-Nominated Poet Todd Boss Dear Friends, I’m thrilled to announce a new commissioning consortium with GRAMMY-nominated poet Todd Boss. Together, we’ll create a 20-minute, multi-movement work for mixed choir, piano, and cello exploring the journey that leads us to love. Only 12 choirs will have the opportunity to bring this new […]
Newly available from Hummingbird Press: The Music of Edie Hill
Steering By Monarchs (HP04-32) for SATB and piano. Duration 6:15. A story of a lost sailor guided out of a fog by butterflies migrating south. Based on poetry by Holly J. Hughes. Prelude: Before Dawn (HP04-12a) for TTBB divisi unaccompanied. Duration 1:15. A short, atmospheric piece for low voices evoking the rolls and swells of the ocean. Visit […]