I am pleased to announce the publication of my newest edition, “Laudate Pueri” by Giovanni Battista Gajani, student of Padre Martini in 18th Century Bologna. This work is scored for two part (SA) treble choir with keyboard accompaniment (optional strings, horns and continuo), and is published by Carl Fischer (CM9272). The orchestral score and instrumental […]
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CJ Replay: Dear Choir
(An excerpt from the Choral Journal column President’s Open Letter to the Membership, by Russell Mathis) Have you ever thought about writing a “Dear Choir” letter? Such a letter might read something like this: Dear Choir: I confess that I have not always come to rehearsal fully prepared, but you worked hard and […]
Pacific Boychoir Academy: Open House on January 22nd
Pacific Boychoir Academy will be holding an Open House for prospective families on Tuesday, January 22nd from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come and visit the West Coast’s only choir school, where a full and challenging academic program for boys in grades 4-8 is integrated with daily musical instruction that motivates boys to succeed. All families with boys […]
NEW PUBLICATION FOR SATB CHOIR
I am delighted to announce the publication of my newest modern performing edition, “Justus Ut Palma” by Johann Michael Haydn, for SATB chorus with keyboard accompaniment (optional strings, 2 trumpets and continuo also available), published by Hinshaw Music Inc. (HMC2339). This edition would be an excellent repertoire choice for high school, church, community and college […]
“Evening Prayers” for mezzo-soprano solo and women’s choir (SSAA), by Richard Toensing
“Evening Prayers” is Richard Toensing’s latest choral work, scored for mezzo-soprano solo, women’s choir (SSAA), woodwind quartet, and harp. This lush and beautiful setting of part of the Orthodox Liturgy of Great Compline combines ethereal modal harmonies with a melody based largely on Byzantine Tone 6. Beginning quietly and rising in graceful melodic curves to […]
Truro Cathedral Choir/Philip Stopford NEW CD and VIDEO NOW!
Truro Cathedral Choir (Cornwall, England) release this week a CD of choral music by British Composer Philip Stopford. You can watch the promotional video for ‘Do not be afraid’ here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP98xRNK31s This incredible choir of boys and men recorded the Regent Records CD in May 2012, including 10 premiere recordings! The track […]