Thrilled to announce the “Lamiya Consortium Commission” is a GO! We still are actively seeking additional choirs Major Commissioning Choirs: Commissioned by the Omaha Children’s Choir of Omaha, Nebraska Mrs. Amanda Stevenson, Founder and Artistic Director Joining in Commission are Participating Choirs: The American International School of Muscat, Oman, under the direction of Ms. Melanie […]
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Antonio Salieri – New edition for SATB Choir
I am proud to announce the publication of my newest edition, GLORIA ET HONOR by Antonio Salieri (yes, “that” Salieri, from the movie/play AMADEUS, who was Hofkapellmeister of the Imperial Court in Vienna at the same time Mozart was living and composing there). This new edition, for SATB chorus and keyboard, with optional chamber orchestra, […]
Music Within Reach: “Repurposing” Soloist Music for Choirs
If you have a small choir, you know that it is sometimes necessary to think a little outside the box in order to find pieces that are accessible to your ensemble. This post will focus on movements from cantatas and other extended works originally written for soloists that you can also “repurpose” for your choir. […]
Iowa Wesleyan University Choir Concert
On Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 7:00pm the historic Iowa Wesleyan University Concert Choir and vocal chamber ensemble Primae Voces will present a 90-minute concert in our sanctuary, entitled “On Life, Love & Spirit”, as part of their spring tour. The program is comprised of sacred and secular choral music spanning a variety of historical […]
Choir for Commission
Composer seeks choir for commission proposal to the Fromm Foundation/Harvard University. Application requires a letter of commitment for the piece’s premiere. Choir must be comfortable with contemporary repertoire (professional or highly skilled amateurs). I can provide you with written and recorded samples of my work to familiarize you with my style, in general, and with […]
Why Choir Elections Are A Bad Idea
Choral Clarity Presents: We live in a democratic country, but that doesn’t mean our officers should be chosen democratically. When students enter our choir room and/or our rehearsal, they enter our world and our culture. Too many choir directors create and/or allow a ridiculous election process to occur. But even the well-run election process is inherently […]