A message from Joel Raney, Composer & Choral Editor at Hope Publishing Joel Raney I know that these days many of us are searching for ways to keep our singers engaged without gathering. Here we feature several of our most popular titles that have part-dominant rehearsal tracks available for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, as... Continue Reading →
Lorenz: Keeping Worship Fresh with New Music
Publishing over 1,000 new works every year, Lorenz offers an extensive catalog of choral, keyboard, and instrumental music to support the ministry of churches large and small. From traditional and liturgical to blended and contemporary, music for many styles of worship can be found across its imprints: Lorenz Publishing Company, Medallion Music, and The Sacred... Continue Reading →
Pepper Choplin: Once upon a Morning – From Resurrection to Pentecost
Guest post by composer Pepper Choplin introducing his new cantata, Once upon a Morning: From Resurrection to Pentecost. Choplin is known as one of the most creative writers in church music today. With a diverse musical background, Choplin incorporates varied styles such as folk, Gospel, classical, and jazz. His published works include over 300 anthems... Continue Reading →
Lee & Susan Dengler: A Holy Week Cantata Reflecting on Sacrifice and Sorrow
Guest post by composers Lee & Susan Dengler introducing their new Holy Week cantata, When Darkness Comes. Lee and Susan are the authors of over 400 choral anthems, cantatas and vocal and piano solo collections that are used worldwide. They have served as music leaders in churches, and have taught music on the elementary, high school... Continue Reading →
Songs of Freedom
In this guest post by Dr. Stan Engebretson and Prof. Volker Hempfling, editors of Carus-Verlag's new collection, Hallelujah: Gospels and Spirituals for Mixed Choir, we explore the difference between gospel and spirituals in their development and in musical form. Powerful voices full of emotion and moving intensity — that's what comes to mind when we think... Continue Reading →
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