Land of Crystal Dreams for SATB Chorus and optional Percussion (Glockenspiel and Vibraphone) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (2002) Words by Erica L. Hoffman Performed by The Philovox Ensemble Jennifer Lester, conductor (unaccompanied performance) ... more
A Song for SATB Chorus and Flute Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (2004) Words by Howard Schwartz Performed by The Philovox Ensemble Jennifer Lester, conductor Tim Macri, flute Music: © Copyright 2005 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Pub... more
The Scattered Leaves (a piece for Jewish Holocaust remembrance) for SATB Chorus and Piano Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (1995, arr. 2005) Words by Joseph H. Albeck (1995) The Philovox Ensemble Jane Ring Frank, conductor Scott Nicholas, piano Music... more
For this final week of Advent, Brethren brings the traditional Austrian Carol, "Still, Still, Still". May these Words give you peace and hope as we "dream of the joyous day to come"...
[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...
With a clear start to my groggy day, i reminisce on the wedding the day before thinking how lovely it was to see my friend happily married and content. People had been gracious with the kind Words regarding my music for the ceremony and I was grateful for...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I caught a scene from the movie Spartacus the other day. The character played by Tony Curtis was asked to perform a song. He then proceeded to speak ...
The link goes to an SATB version, but I have sung a lower transposition here. The video contains the Words and an English translation
This was originally published on the Embro Thistle Singers' blog. Have you ever walked through a mall or downtown and "people watched"? Oh my. There are people walking around who, in my mother's Words, would be horrified if thei...
Singing in a choir is fun, it builds teamwork and confidence in people as they work together to accomplish a common goal. Singing also shares something unique from all other musical instruments: Words. This means it is a powerful tool for memory and speec...
