You might have noticed that recently we did a soft launch of a new area of our company, E. C. Schirmer Classical. So much of what we do caters towards church and school markets, it was definitely time to create an area especially for works for the concert hall. Here you’ll find a concert calendar,Continue reading “E. C. Schirmer Classical”
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What They’re Saying: The Music of Juliana Hall
Press Quotes “beguiling” – Noel Goodwin (Times of London) “a brilliant cycle of songs” – Joseph McLellan (The Washington Post) “the most genuinely moving music of the afternoon” – Richard Dyer (Boston Globe) “beautiful in ways both traditional and strikingly original” – Robert Faires (The Austin Chronicle) “These songs were intimate, melancholy, haunting…legitimate modern heirsContinue reading “What They’re Saying: The Music of Juliana Hall”
Juliana Hall Song Cycle to be premiered by renowned mezzo Stephanie Blythe
Post by David Sims Renowned mezzo soprano Stephanie Blythe will premiere a new song cycle by composer Juliana Hall on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Sparks & Wiry Cries’ first songSLAM Festival at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York City. Complete information about the songSLAM Festival – including links to purchaseContinue reading “Juliana Hall Song Cycle to be premiered by renowned mezzo Stephanie Blythe”
Stephanie Blythe on Art Song
Our friends at Sparks & Wiry Cries did this excellent interview with mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe ahead of their songSLAM festival. The festival will feature world premieres by Juliana Hall and Scott Gendel. Watch to find out what this great artist has to say about connecting with an audience, the importance of modern composers, and beingContinue reading “Stephanie Blythe on Art Song”
David Conte Performances – Spring 2019
Thursday, February 14, 7:30pm “i thank you God” Plano West Senior High School, Kathy Hackett, Conductor TMEA Convention, San Antonio More info Saturday, February 23, 7:30pm “Madrigals for the Seasons” Cappella SF, Ragnar Bohlin, Conductor Mission Dolores, San Francisco More info Saturday, February 23, 5:00pm “Aria and Fugue” Emil Miland, Cello; Eric Choate, pianoContinue reading “David Conte Performances – Spring 2019”
The Washington National Cathedral Series
The Washington National Cathedral Series is designed to be representative of the vibrant music making present in this great Cathedral. The series features anthems and instrumental pieces that are reflective of the emphasis the Cathedral places on being a National spiritual resource for people of all faiths and perspectives. The series is edited byContinue reading “The Washington National Cathedral Series”
Paul Manz – 100 Years of Music
2019 is the 100th anniversary of Paul Manz’s birth. In honor of the occasion, we’re reminding ourselves of the incredible contributions Manz made to church music, and invite you to join in. If you are performing any of Manz’s works in 2019, let us know in the comments! If you’re not familiar with Manz’s legacyContinue reading “Paul Manz – 100 Years of Music”
Planning for ACDA 2019
The national ACDA conference is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited. In addition to a great booth setup featuring our latest choral music alongside perennial favorites, we wanted to highlight our other activities so you can start filling in your schedule. The conference is in Kansas City, MO, and runs fromContinue reading “Planning for ACDA 2019”
Randol Bass – Winter 2018 Performances
It’s that time again! Orchestras and choruses around the country are gearing up for Christmas concerts, and many of them are performing music by composer Randol Bass. Check out the list below to see where Bass’ music will be performed this winter! Bellringers’ Holiday Cleveland Orchestra Missoula Symphony Association Christmas Flourish CaseContinue reading “Randol Bass – Winter 2018 Performances”
Introducing Three Songs by Ephraim Amu
By Kofi Agawu Between 2002 and 2006, the local currency in Ghana included a 20,000-cedi note with the image of composer Ephraim Amu. These spaces are normally reserved for famous political leaders, generic situations that project the country’s industry and culture, and historic sites. That Dr. Amu shared this company speaks to the very highContinue reading “Introducing Three Songs by Ephraim Amu”
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