Picking one mentor in my life is difficult. There have been so many folks that have influenced me. I’m focusing on three right here, but there are countless more. Basically everyone at Florida State had some sort of impact on me. Likewise, colleagues at every place I’ve worked. I did not start this life as […]
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Away In A Manger For SATB (no divisi) accompanied
My arrangement of “Away In A Manger” is now available to the public. http://www.michaelsandvik.com/compositions/choral/chorus-arranged-by-category/christmas Simple, beautiful, and tender, the piece uses the slightly less common tune cradle song as its basis. Though simple, it has proved effective with choirs from beginning levels to college level. Right now, through December 10, it is on a […]
My Most Meaningful Mentor
I am fortunate to have had many meaningful mentors, but it was Dr. Dee Romines who set me on my career path. Currently on faculty at Hardin-Simmons University, I knew him as Mr. Romines, director of the Academy choirs at Punahou School in Honolulu, HI. Choir was my Thing, and it happened at 7:30 […]
Zippy, energetic, short (1:30) SATB a cappella Chanukah opener/closer
Only four weeks until Chanukah…. still looking for a fun, seasonal piece? A favorite of school, community, festival, synagogue, and professional choirs, Jonathan Miller’s a cappella “Shehecheyanu” sets a Hebrew prayer that is said on the first night of Chanukah. The prayer is joyous, the musical setting infectious and easy to learn. Perfect for […]
MM in Choral Conducting at East Carolina University
Applications are being accepted now for Fall 2015 graduate studies in choral conducting at East Carolina University. At the East Carolina University School of Music, choral graduate students have the option of receiving the Master of Music degree in Performance, with a concentration in either Choral Conducting or Sacred Music-Choral Conducting. Interested students may pursue a secondary emphasis […]
My Most Meaningful Mentor
My Most Meaningful Mentor Next to my parents, no one had more influence on me than Jerry Jordan, the former Director of Choral Activities at the University of Mississippi. I am always thinking about the lessons he taught me and I am thankful to have had such a wise person in my life. Without […]