FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: COMMUNITY SATB by Ron Sayer 1. "Alleluia," Ralph Manuel, SATB divisi, a cappella, Hinshaw HMC927 With the single word Alleluia as its text, Manuel masterfully creates a selection that at times is quiet and simple and at others joyful and exuberant. Solid choral harmonies and a full range of dynamics […]
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“Five from the Folder: 3-Part (8th Grade)” by Lisa Larsen
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: 3-PART (8th Grade) by Lisa Larsen 1. "A Song to You I Sing," Arcadelt, arr.Liebergen, Brilee, SAB, #BL530 A short renaissance work, a cappella, add drums and finger cymbals. 2. "In This Ancient House" (Momoshiki Ya), R.M. Gray, Heritage Music Press, SAB, #15/2407H Sung in both Japanese and English. […]
Songs of My Beloved by Robert Applebaum
This suite of three settings from Song of Songs is now available from E.C. Schirmer as pre-publication editions. Each piece has the Hebrew text along with an alternative sing-able English. Furthermore each piece is available in one of three different voicings. Kol dodi, hinei zeh bah (My Beloved Calls) Songs of Songs […]
Looking for a cappella music for the holiday season?
Go here to listen to Clare Shore’s Three a cappella Carols: http://www.clareshore.com/3carols.htm Suitable for small or large choruses, Clare Shore’s Three a cappella Carols utilize traditional English texts in new musical settings. Performed as a set, the three songs offer contrast in style and length, beginning with two brief carols – a jubilant Joy […]
Jane Ring Frank named Music Director of Cantemus
The Cantemus Chamber Chorus, based in Ipswich, Massachusetts, announces the appointment of Jane Ring Frank as its new Music Director, their seventh leader in the 29-year history of the 40-member group. Ring Frank is best known in Boston as Founder/Artistic Director of Boston Secession, a professional choral ensemble that performed and recorded from 1996-2010. The […]
Superstar
He only needs one name in the choral world: Eric. Is he our Madonna? or Sting? A fantastic article in the LA Times, with thanks to Julie Laylander for pointing me to this article. My favorite quotes: “The composer in me wants to think that it’s happening because I’m tapping […]