Guest post from Dr. Philip Silvey, Associate Professor of Music at the Eastman School of Music, and contributing composer to the Voices in Harmony choral series published by Hal Leonard. In summer, I teach a curriculum seminar to graduate students. In the class, we reflect deeply on what is taught in schools and why. We... Continue Reading →
Rockschool: A Complete Beginners Guide
Whether you’re a teacher looking for a fresh new approach to learning popular music, or an independent learner looking for inspirational repertoire, the Rockschool books are a great place to start.
StreamSing: A Free Virtual Reading Session with Jubilate Music Group
As our annual Sacred Choral Sale continues, we’d like to highlight a fantastic opportunity to explore new music for spring and Easter. Join host Mark Cabaniss, President & CEO of Jubilate Music Group, and his special guest, composer Lloyd Larson, for StreamSing, a free virtual reading session. In this approximately hour-long express session, Mark and... Continue Reading →
A Little Jazz Piano: Exploring the Building Blocks of Music with Bob Chilcott
Bob Chilcott (Photo: John Bellars) You know him as one of the world’s preeminent choral composers and conductors, as well as a former member of the King’s Singers, but like so many of us, even Bob Chilcott was forced to put down his baton this year and find other ways to make music. Chilcott focused... Continue Reading →
VOCES8 Premieres Six New Commissions during LIVE From London – Christmas Festival
On December 5, 2020, as part of its LIVE From London – Christmas online festival, British choral ensemble VOCES8 premiered six new pieces by composers Jocelyn Hagen, Taylor Scott Davis, Ken Burton, Roderick Williams, Paul Smith and Melissa Dunphy. The 6 New Commissions Now Winter Nights Roderick WilliamsSSAATTBB "Now Winter Nights" by British composer and... Continue Reading →
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