[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I occasionally run workshops for members of my choir to help improve their singing technique. photo by Intel Free Press I realised whilst teaching that al...

INVITATION TO LOVE is a setting by Greg Bartholomew for unaccompanied mixed choir (SATB) of the poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 - 1906). Dunbar was born in Dayton, Ohio, and gained fame as a a poet, novelist and playwright. He wrote the lyrics for the ...  moreINVITATION TO LOVE is a setting by Greg Bartholomew for unaccompanied mixed choir (SATB) of the poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 - 1906). Dunbar was born in Dayton, Ohio, and gained fame as a a poet, novelist and playwright. He wrote the lyrics for the musical comedy In Dahomey (1903), the first all-African-American musical produced on Broadway. INVITATION TO LOVE is also available for solo voice or unison chorus with piano accompaniment. Recording by Matthew Curtis & Sarah Brailey (Choral Tracks). For more information: www.gregbartholomew.com/invitationindex.html #MixedChoir #Choir #ChoralMusic  less

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ON MARRIAGE - by John Conahan. SATB, a cappella. This is an a cappella setting of the passage "On Marriage" from THE PROPHET by Kahlil Gibran. In this video, you'll be able to view the complete score in tandem with a performance. For more information and ...  moreON MARRIAGE - by John Conahan. SATB, a cappella. This is an a cappella setting of the passage "On Marriage" from THE PROPHET by Kahlil Gibran. In this video, you'll be able to view the complete score in tandem with a performance. For more information and additional scores, visit www.johnconahan.com. (Music: © John Conahan, Text: Permissions granted by Gibran National Committee, address: P.O. Box 116-5375, Beirut, Lebanon; Phone & Fax: (+961-1) 396916 and (+961-1) 396921; E-Mail: k.gibran@cyberia.net.lb.).  

At Tim Knight Music we are very fortunate to have many recordings for our organ music from musicians around the world which we share with other listeners on our YouTube channel. However, we hardly ever receive recordings of our choral music, which we know...

My musical re-imagining of the Nativity story, with a surprise in the 2nd verse. Dedicated to my dear cousin, Madeleine Shaw. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would lik...  moreMy musical re-imagining of the Nativity story, with a surprise in the 2nd verse. Dedicated to my dear cousin, Madeleine Shaw. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would like to acknowledge the a capella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 25 years. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

• Duration: ~3’30” • Text: Latin • Forces: SATB a cappella • Level: Accessible; effective with university, community, or church choirs • Use: Concert, festival, or liturgical moments seeking a contemporary sound Study Tracks The final choir you he...  more• Duration: ~3’30” • Text: Latin • Forces: SATB a cappella • Level: Accessible; effective with university, community, or church choirs • Use: Concert, festival, or liturgical moments seeking a contemporary sound Study Tracks The final choir you hear was rendered from the study Tracks. When you purchase the score, you can request these materials at no additional cost to support efficient Rehearsal. Programming notes O Crux offers clear lines, modern harmony, and a climactic arc that suits mixed-ability ensembles while delivering a compelling concert effect.  less

"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English. As always, comments are most welcomed. Sincere thanks to Matt...  more"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English. As always, comments are most welcomed. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choralTracks.com) for recording "Aurum, aurum!" Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info, or to obtain a copy of the score. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

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FOR EVERY LOVE A PLACE a setting for unaccompanied men’s chorus (TTBB) of the poem To a Friend by James Fenimore Cooper, Jr. by Greg Bartholomew With demo recording by Matthew Curtis Sheet Music available from J.W.Pepper: https://www.jwpepper.com/...  moreFOR EVERY LOVE A PLACE a setting for unaccompanied men’s chorus (TTBB) of the poem To a Friend by James Fenimore Cooper, Jr. by Greg Bartholomew With demo recording by Matthew Curtis Sheet Music available from J.W.Pepper: https://www.jwpepper.com/10652808.item For more information visit www.gregbartholomew.com #ComposersOfChoralMusic #ChoralMusic #AmericanMusic