by Stephen O'Bryan | Aug 13, 2026 | Evergreen, Featured Composers, Product Review, Special
Some folk songs survive because their melodies are unforgettable. Others endure because their stories still make sense centuries later. The most fortunate have both. Two new choral works from Casey Wood, My Love and I and Star of the County Down, begin with melodies...
by Stephen O'Bryan | May 19, 2026 | Composers, Evergreen, Featured Composers, Featured Specialty Website, Keyboard, Piano
The story of Dr. Ejnar Krantz is more than the biography of a concert pianist and composer. It is the story of the American Midwest, immigrant perseverance, classical music education in the twentieth century, church music traditions, and a lifelong devotion to...
by Stephen O'Bryan | Mar 30, 2026 | Special
The parties have resolved their dispute regarding ‘John 1.’ No party admits liability. Going forward, ‘John 1’ will be published and administered by Gentry Publications (administered worldwide by the Fred Bock Publishing Group), and IBC will continue to use the work...
by Stephen O'Bryan | Feb 25, 2026 | Christmas, Composers, Featured Specialty Website, Performance, Performance Experience
If you are searching for children’s musicals for church, especially easy-to-stage Christmas programs with strong biblical messaging, the Fred Bock Music Company catalog offers proven, ministry-focused options. The children’s musicals written by Fred Bock and Betty...
by Stephen O'Bryan | Jan 27, 2025 | All Season, Composers, Conductors, Featured Composers, Featured Conductors
When discussing the most impactful figures in sacred choral music, Mack Wilberg stands out as a leading force. Known for his masterful arrangements, compelling compositions, and his role as a conductor, Wilberg has left an indelible mark on the world of choral music....
