Hi folks, I wrote a setting of E.E. Cumming’s “i carry your heart with me (i carry it in)” for SSAA choir and piano, and I would like to offer it up free for performance in return for a recording of the piece. The two-movement work is especially close to my heart (ha. ha.) […]
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Free Music for SSAA Choirs!
Hi folks, I wrote a setting of E.E. Cumming’s “i carry your heart with me (i carry it in)” for SSAA choir and piano, and I would like to offer it up free for performance in return for a recording of the piece. The two-movement work is especially close to my heart (ha. ha.) […]
“Five from the Folder: Boychoir” by Mark Johnson
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: BOYCHOIR by Mark Johnson 1. “Art Thou Troubled?” (“Dove Sei” from Rodelinda). George Frederick Handel. Unison; piano. Novello 16 0066 Art Song (easy); beautiful phrases, rhythmic variety – great for teaching basic singing skills. 2. “Sound the Trumpet.” Henry Purcell, ed. Erb. 2-part; piano. Lawson-Gould 787 Anthem (medium-difficult); beautiful […]
Christmas carol suites for choir and orchestra
Ode to Joy Join a choir. Science shows it’ll make you feel better.
A piece I wrote about the science of singing was just published in Slate today. It was a bit of a challenge making my points within their word limit, but I think I managed! I took this picture of Eric Whitacre conducting one of his pieces at Carnegie Hall last year.
Stick Time: What the Church Choir Can Do
For many choral conductors, this time of year heralds both the beginning of the academic year and the new church choir season. It is a special privilege to share our art with the delightful folks who offer their time and talent to sing in a church choir. While it may be true in some […]