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 Steve Bock | Apr 9, 2026 | Conductors, Featured Specialty Website, Patriotic, Special, Specialty Website
Singing a Nation’s Story: Patriotic Musicals for Church Programs Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary In 2026, the United States will mark a once-in-a-lifetime milestone: the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. For churches across the country, this historic...
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 | Aug 14, 2024 | Composers, Featured Composers, News, Special
Tony’s arrangement of Amazing Grace is recognized within the world of church musicians, from the professionals who select and direct and play it, to the amateur choir members who enjoy singing it. What makes it different from the many, many arrangements of Amazing...
by Stephen O'Bryan | Jul 25, 2024 | Christmas, Special
Choosing the repertoire for a winter choral concert is a delightful yet challenging task. The goal is to create a program that captures the magic of the season, showcases the choir’s abilities, and resonates with the audience. Each piece must contribute to a...
by Stephen O'Bryan | Jul 9, 2024 | ACDA, Composers, Conductors, Featured Composers, Featured Conductors, News, Special
This is an event not to be missed! Build your choral repertoire and skills with Dr. Rosephanye Powell in her headliner sessions: TO SIT AND DREAM: ADDRESSING DIVERSITY THROUGH SONG Using her choral work To Sit and Dream, Rosephanye Powell will invite participants to...
