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”
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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”
Jennifer Pascual and Sounds from the Spires: Interviewing the interviewer
Post by Kelly Dobbs-Mickus Jennifer Pascual has been the Director of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City since 2003, and is the first woman to hold the position. She has earned degrees in organ and piano performance, as well as music education, culminating in a Doctor of Musical Arts in organ performanceContinue reading “Jennifer Pascual and Sounds from the Spires: Interviewing the interviewer”
Responsorial Psalm Singing with the Five Graces Psalter, Part 2
Post by Kelly Dobbs-Mickus The new volume of Responsorial Psalms for the 3-year Lectionary by Luke Mayernik is receiving rave reviews as an excellent resource for psalmody. This post continues to explore the practice of responsorial psalm singing in the context of Roman Catholic liturgy using The Five Graces Psalter for reference. We hope thatContinue reading “Responsorial Psalm Singing with the Five Graces Psalter, Part 2”
Ronald Arnatt (1930–2018): A Remembrance by Stanley M. Hoffman
Post by Stanley M. Hoffman My first memories of Dr. Ronald (Ron) Arnatt came during the early to mid-1990s when I worked as an editor at Scores International music engravers (formerly Commonwealth Digital). ECS Publishing—where Ron was an editor—was one of our main clients; both companies were in downtown Boston not far from one another.Continue reading “Ronald Arnatt (1930–2018): A Remembrance by Stanley M. Hoffman”
Juliana Hall’s Art Songs March Across America for Women’s Rights
Guest post by David Sims Part I Every now and then a project comes along that is so unique and so meaningful that a composer cannot refuse the opportunity. So says composer Juliana Hall, whose new mezzo-soprano song cycle Through the Guarded Gate is the result of such a project.Through the Guarded Gate was commissionedContinue reading “Juliana Hall’s Art Songs March Across America for Women’s Rights”
From the Creators: Henry Mollicone + Judith Fein on Hotel Eden
Click here to watch the complete opera Judith Fein: When composer/conductor Henry Mollicone asked me to write the libretto for Hotel Eden, he said it had to be based on the Bible. I had one immediate thought: it has to be from the point of view of the women. No, that isn’t entirely true. IContinue reading “From the Creators: Henry Mollicone + Judith Fein on Hotel Eden”
Howard Goodall + MorningStar Music
MorningStar Music Publishers welcomes the choral works of Howard Goodall to our catalog! MorningStar is now the print publisher in North America for Mr. Goodall’s choral works. We are incredibly excited to further introduce Mr. Goodall’s publications to American and Canadian choirs. Known for his TV and movie themes, his dramatic choral works are sureContinue reading “Howard Goodall + MorningStar Music”
Karen Marrolli – Five Things You Didn’t Know About Me
In one of our new composer interview formats, we asked Karen Marrolli to do a lightning round by telling us five things we didn’t know about her (and weren’t in her bio). 1. I write the songs (as well as the choral pieces) In addition to composing choral music, I like to write and performContinue reading “Karen Marrolli – Five Things You Didn’t Know About Me”
Celebrating Paul Bouman
Composer Paul Bouman will turn 100 on August 26, 2018. In a century he has certainly built a legacy, particularly in Lutheran church music. In 2015 the Center for Church Music produced an interview with Bouman (led by another MorningStar composer, Michael Costello), providing a great resource in getting to know the composer quite wellContinue reading “Celebrating Paul Bouman”
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