Theodore Presser

06/05/2026

"Kodály’s original Universal Edition gives only the scordatura notation, so for a non-cellist, it’s impossible to grasp what you’re hearing or reading. It’s our secret piece." - cellist Ditta Rohmann. Read perspectives on Kodály's revolutionary Sonata for Cello, Op. 8 that forever transformed the canon of solo repertoire. Link in comments to the full article and original publication from Universal Edition.

A century after its release, its challenge remains absolute: Every generation’s aspiring cello virtuosos must learn how to speak Kodály.

05/20/2026

Our May new releases feature vocal, instrumental, and large ensemble music including concert band, full orchestra, and Montana Music: Three Dances for Percussion by David Maslanka - now available for purchase! Discover new repertoire for harp, guitar, flute, piano, brass, bassoon, violin, and more mixed ensembles.

⬇️ Link in comments to explore all that is new from Presser, Carl Fischer Music, Alias Press, Jolly Music Elizabeth Jolly, Hildegard Publishing Company, , , UMP Editio Musica Budapest, and

🔊 Listening to Uncharted Journey for Concert Band by Andrew Morgan Smith, new from Alias Press

05/19/2026

TONIGHT: American Masters explores the life and legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois in a powerful episode featuring prominent artists and composers, including excerpts from Nkeiru Okoye's work When the Caged Bird Sings.
Details and viewing links below ⬇️

Tonight: enter the world of W.E.B. Du Bois and explore the legacy of one of the preeminent American scholars and civil rights pioneers.

05/18/2026

WORLD PREMIERE: Hear Chen Yi's Water Messenger in The Kansas City Symphony's premiere of GENESIS: a musical work blending the compositions of seven composers with unique perspectives on the origins of life. “The music is fast moving with fluent passages like the flowing water, symbolizing the life force, communication and connection, to convey my wishes of bridging different cultures for better understanding towards the peace of the world.” - Chen Yi
Performances Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31.
Links below and in the comments to learn more.

https://kcstudio.org/concert-to-come-kansas-city-symphony-presents-theworld-premiere-of-genesis/

05/15/2026

Celebrating Ricky Ian Gordon on a milestone birthday today! A leading voice in contemporary opera and other song forms, Ricky continues to move hearts and minds telling humanity’s most compelling stories through music. Best wishes to a successful composer, author, advocate, and friend.

Link in comments to read the Ricky Ian Gordon story and explore his most beloved works.

Listening to The Grapes of Wrath (2007) by Ricky Ian Gordon, with libretto by Michael Korie

05/13/2026

Joining festivities for National Chamber Music Month this May with some of our favorite chamber works, including the spicy TANGO TRIO, Op. 71 by Miguel del Aguila from the peermusic catalog, as performed by Trío Sanromá at Festival Pablo Casals in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Link in comments to find the sheet music.

Musicians:
Francisco Cabán, violin
Luis Miguel Rojas, cello
Diana Figueroa, piano

Chamber Music America

https://www.migueldelaguila.com for sheet music: [email protected] - www.halleonard.com - www.stretta-music.comTANGO TRIOfor violin cello and piano trioT...

05/08/2026

Thank you National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors for this insightful review of INNER HEARING in the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors Journal! This sight singing resource has become invaluable to both singers and instrumentalists alike.
⬇️ Link in comments to learn more

05/06/2026

Enjoy scenes from the last weekend's tribute concert for Adolphus Hailstork, presented by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Norfolk State University Choir, under the direction of JoAnn Falletta. Celebrating a beloved composer, his 85th year, and every day!
Link in comments to learn more about his music.

05/04/2026

"This uplifting, inspirational work's narrative and music unfold in a manner that's natural yet also unpredictable, which makes for an always stimulating listening experience, and Okoye demonstrates remarkable command in the authority with which she shepherds the work through its many phases. A singular and special achievement by any measure." - Textura, May 2026

Links in caption to read the full review of Nkeiru Okoye's epic oratorio WHEN THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, available now from Naxos

17 likes, 1 comment. "Nkeiru Okoye: When the Caged Bird Sings – A celebration of wide range contemporary concert work"