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 | Sep 6, 2024 | All Season, Evergreen
Recommended for: Intermediate to Advanced Level Church and School Ensembles “I’ll Stand,” (HMC 2687) is an SSAATTB choral selection. This song is a part of the Raymond Wise Choral Series, with words and...
by Stephen O'Bryan | Oct 3, 2023 | Evergreen, Product Review, Special
About The Arranger, Raymond Wise “I’ll Stand,” (HMC 2687) is an SSAATTB choral selection. This song is a part of the Raymond Wise Choral Series, with words and music by Raymond Wise. This gospel – influenced piece was published by Hinshaw Music, an international...
by Stephen O'Bryan | Sep 28, 2023 | Evergreen, Special
Public School Choirs Choirs are an important part of public schools. They provide students with a number of benefits, including: Social and emotional benefits. Singing in a choir can help students feel more connected to their school and community. It can also help...
by Stephen O'Bryan | Sep 21, 2023 | Evergreen, Product Review, Special
In an awe-inspiring performance, the SJSU Choraliers, under the expert guidance of conductor Dr. Jeffrey Benson, took center stage to present a breathtaking rendition of Troy Robertson’s captivating composition titled “In Meeting We Are Blessed.”...
