Today, ECS Publishing Group mourns and honors beloved composer Leo Nestor, who passed away on Sunday. Leo Nestor has been a fixture of E.C. Schirmer’s catalog since 1990. Primarily a composer of choral music, Nestor has published dozens of works through E.C. Schirmer and MorningStar Music Publishers, as well as Oxford University Press, GIA Publications,Continue reading “In Memoriam: Leo Nestor”
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The Quiet Series | Piano Collections by Thomas Keesecker
In the winter of 2016 and 2017, composer Thomas Keesecker composed a set of piano pieces, which would go on to grow into a hugely popular series. Keesecker saw a need for uncomplicated, introspective, hymn-based pieces that would serve to help us reflect on the themes of the season. With that need in mind, TheContinue reading “The Quiet Series | Piano Collections by Thomas Keesecker”
Sacred Choral Classics
Summer’s here, which means it’s time to start planning music for the next season, especially choral repertoire. Of course, the best first step in planning is to reflect on the most recent past season. What went well? What pieces did the choir enjoy? Were there pieces that the congregation reacted to especially positively? Were thereContinue reading “Sacred Choral Classics”
NPM 2019
Getting ready for NPM 2019 We’re looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones at the upcoming National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) conference in Raleigh, NC. From July 15-19, MorningStar & E. C. Schirmer will have a booth at the event, and will partner with NPM to present several sessions. BeforeContinue reading “NPM 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”
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”
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”
From the Top Features Alistair Coleman
A few months ago we did a short interview with Alistair Coleman, and had a wonderful time getting to know this young composer. We were even more thrilled to learn he received a coveted spot on From the Top, the “nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the stories, talents, and character of young classically-trained musicians.” InContinue reading “From the Top Features Alistair Coleman”
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