Carl Fischer Choral Music

01/19/2021

Here at Carl Fischer, we are proud to publish music that helps educators and students shine.✨ We were ecstatic to receive the following note from orchestra director Marjorie Spagnuolo from Massapequa, NY. Here's what she had to say about Eric B. Davis' "Chimera":

Dear Carl Fischer,

My students and I are having a wonderful time working on Chimera. This piece is exactly what we needed this year! There is something interesting and challenging in all parts. Chimera has driving rhythms that are unified, call and response sections and really fun parts that are woven around each other. Students are excited to play out! My bass players are so happy to have a juicy bass line. Eric Davis does a wonderful job incorporating fingerings that make sense. The students and I love how his passages re-enforce shifting and confidence in positions. I'm a fan of dotted rhythms and syncopation, both of which are utilized in this work. Chimera incorporates plenty of teachable topics. I’m looking forward to more works by this composer.

Thank you for supporting modern educational composers.

Sincerely,

Marjorie Spagnuolo

12/09/2020

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11/28/2020

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11/26/2020

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11/18/2020

This Saturday, November 21st at 10am CST, join Carl Fischer and BriLee Choral Editor Denise Eaton for her virtual LMEA session, Establishing Your Process with Purpose.

In this interactive and highly informative session, veteran music educator Denise will share how purposeful score study, deliberate lesson planning, and teaching with enthusiastic, intentional rigor leads to rewarding rehearsals and a joyful musical experience.

For more information on the 2020 Virtual LMEA Conference, including how to register, please visit http://www.lmeamusic.org/2020-conference-general.../

11/15/2020

An Advent Favorite: Michael John Trotta's Veni, Veni, Emmanuel

Veni, Veni, Emmanuel by Michael John Trotta for concert choir, string orchestra, and arranged for concert band by James Meredith. A fresh, rhythmic take on the beloved Advent and Christmas classic. No matter where we may be this holiday season, let's share music, together.

Available at your favorite sheet music retailer or carlfischer.com

11/13/2020

Kokopelli Performs Michael John Trotta's Veni, Veni, Emmanuel

Composer Michael John Trotta said he was "absolutely enamored" by this wonderful performance of his work, "Veni, Veni, Emmanuel." 🔊SOUND ON to hear Kokopelli Choirs under the direction of Scott Leithead take it away!

With a rhythmic ostinato and optional percussion, Trotta's best-selling Advent favorite has infused the traditional carol with such unrelenting energy, the effect on the listener is mesmerizing! This is a unique take on the ancient carol that will be an exhilarating a cappella highlight of your holiday concert!

Available for SATB (CM9418), Three-Part Mixed Opt. Baritone (CM9546), SSAA (CM9436), and TTBB a capella with Opt. Percussion (CM9564).

Find Veni, Veni, Emmanuel at your favorite sheet music retailer or at carlfischer.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGxwA1Q-Yqo

11/10/2020

Armed Forces - The Pride of America! arr. Larry Clark & Greg Gilpin

🇺🇸 🦅 Veterans Day is this Wednesday, November 11. We'd like to thank the brave servicemen and women who have kept our proud nation safe and free. In honor, we are posting this wonderful rendition of "Armed Forces - The Pride of America!" performed by The Heart of Texas Concert Band and The Cedar Mountain Chorale.

Music educators, having your Veterans Day concert virtually 💻 this year? It's not too late to secure a license to livestream or upload a performance of our music to your website, Facebook or YouTube. All you need to do is fill out a simple request form. We typically apply one low flat fee for use across all platforms and approval time is usually pretty quick, but don't wait too long! Click the link below to get started:

https://www.carlfischer.com/licensing

11/06/2020

Christmas Carol Trilogy for SATB Voices and Concert Band

We may not be caroling this year, but that doesn't mean we can't still connect and spread joy through music this holiday season. "Christmas Carol Trilogy" combines nostalgic favorites "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Greensleeves," and "Joy to the World." Perfect for combined or standalone band and choir concerts, whether they be virtual or spatially distanced, these three classics wrapped into one brings people together in spirit and in song.

09/14/2020

Choral Error Detection - Word of God and Inward Light Exercise

Here's a quick ear training exercise to test your skills! How did you do?

Paul Hondorp's Choral Error Detection is excellent for choral pedagogy, ear training, integrated listening, and score study. New conducting students will love this easy-to-use textbook with intentionally imperfect performance tracks.

For more info, visit CarlFischer.com/CMF7

08/04/2020

You won't want to miss this free virtual reading session with composer Michael John Trotta.

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7315964896116/WN_5Q4TosNuQlK8oteK9DAfVw

07/08/2020

Virtual Sing-a-bration - July 9, 2020 - Pender's Staff Notes

Attention Elementary, Middle & High School Choral Directors,

This year, Sing-a-bration and Joy of Singing are coming to you online and it's FREE! You may choose from over 30 unique reading sessions, lasting up to 90 minutes each, exclusively through Pender’s during the month of July.

Join our Choral Editor Denise Eaton tomorrow for the latest music for elementary and developing choirs.

Complete your free registration here. After completing your free registration order, you will receive an email from Pender’s Music Co. with an access code, good for all sessions. Enjoy!

Sing-a-bration is going virtual! Join us for virtual webinars from Andy Beck and on-demand sessions from multiple clinicians. No fee!

06/20/2020

Yes, You Can! by Derrick Fox| J.W. Pepper Sheet Music

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Buy Yes, You Can! by Derrick Fox at jwpepper.com. This book bridges the path between abstract knowledge and practical application with relevant, practi

06/12/2020

Choral Educators Professional Development Workshop

I am proud to represent Carl Fischer in this workshop! There are some great offerings - hope you will give this consideration! 🎶🎶

Price: $150.00

06/02/2020

Black lives matter. Black voices matter. #theshowmustbepaused

05/10/2020

Mi Mamá Me Aconsejaba (CM9621) arr. Bruce Trinkley

🌷 Happy Mother's Day! 🌷

Mom: an adviser, teacher, role model, and friend all rolled into one!

"Mi Mamá Me Aconsejaba," or "My Mama Advised Me" is a well-known Mexican folk song about a mother cautioning her son about young love. This piece is included in in Two Latin American Folk Songs arranged by Bruce Trinkley, along with Brazilian folk song, "Nesta Rua."

Available for SA Voices and TB Voices with piano.

For more information, please visit www.carlfischer.com/cm9621

05/05/2020

The encouraging words of an educator can last for a lifetime. Thank you, teachers. ❤️

#TeacherAppreciationDay

05/03/2020

Travelin' Home (CM9633) arr. Andrea Ramsey

Andrea Ramsay’s arrangement of “Travelin’ Home” is food for the soul. Inspired by sacred harp tunes "White" and "Long Sought Home," listening to this work is one opportunity to enjoy the tradition of sacred choral music as it flourished in the American South. The plaintive text and tender harmonies make this song not just a work, but an experience.

For more information: https://www.carlfischer.com/cm9633

05/01/2020

What are you grateful for today? Comment below!

04/29/2020

Apopca High School’s Bel Canto Performs Ad Astra

"When you're tired and troubled and you have lost your way, don't let hard times lead you astray. Though you may be weary, just know you're not alone, for the stars will guide you home 🌠"

Looking for extra strength today? Watch this absolutely charged performance of Jacob Narverud’s “Ad Astra.” Congratulations to Apopka High School’s Bel Canto directed by Sandra Shafer on this incredible performance. Simply inspiring.✨

For more information: carlfischer.com/cm9579

https://youtu.be/jRrFrN7Towc

04/22/2020

Happy Earth Day!

🌎 Happy Earth Day! Let's celebrate the Earth's beauty and all that it provides us. Sound ON for "All Earth's Children," by Charles Eversole and based on a poem by Louise Philips, an advocate for inspiring children to conserve nature with the arts. We can all help to keep our planet clean and healthy for generations to come. 🌱

For more nature-inspired pieces, visit our YouTube channel for our Earth Day playlists!

"All Earth's Children" is available at your favorite retailer or at carlfischer.com/cm9539

#earthday2020

04/17/2020

Remote Teaching: Exchanging Ideas with Music Educators - Hosted by Greg Gilpin

"When we're feeling that pressure to come up with that perfect lesson or that perfect this or that perfect technology piece to use... I had to remember that just me being present and me being myself was enough." - Melanie Popejoy, Associate Director of Choral Activities at University of North Dakota and highly beloved and respected choral music educator

Take a moment out of your day for positivity from two wonderful voices in the world of choral education, Melanie Popejoy and Greg Gilpin.

Kudos to Greg Gilpin for organizing this relevant, vulnerable and helpful conversation. We're so proud to have you on our author roster! ❤️

This is the first of a series of interviews hosted by Greg Gilpin with music educators across the United States. Be inspired as we are with this interview wi...

04/12/2020

“My Eternal King” - Polk Street United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir

For those who celebrate, have a wonderful Easter! Please enjoy this clip of the Polk Street United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir’s rich and masterful performance of Jane Marshall’s “My Eternal King.”

Director: Dr. George L. Biffle

For more information: https://www.carlfischer.com/CM6752

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaSB-MsUMXk

04/09/2020

InSight Singing

Imagine your students becoming independent sight-readers. Introducing InSight Singing!

Moveable DO: www.carlfischer.com/CMF6
Fixed DO: www.carlfischer.com/CMF14

04/07/2020

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04/05/2020

Adonai, My Shepherd (CM9624) by Meredith Tompkins

Happy Sunday! Take a listen, Meredith Tompkins' "Adonai, My Shepherd" is a lovely way to comfort and soothe the soul.

04/04/2020

Hershey High School Performs Jacob Averitt's "My Baby Sings Soprano"

During times of difficulty and uncertainty we could all use something to brighten our spirits! Please enjoy this clip from Hershey High School’s Boyz Noyz choir performing “My Baby Sings Soprano” by Jacob Averitt. Share the joy and tag a soprano (or an alto!) who could use a laugh today. Stay tuned, we will be continuing to post content that will uplift and spread positivity.

Director: Joe Farrell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVRskrXrTSw

For more information: carlfischer.com/CM9485

04/02/2020

Carl Fischer & BriLee Sing at Home Playlists Now Available!

✨Sing at Home playlists are now available at youtube.com/carlfischermusic

03/12/2020

Make sights singing a breeze with STEPS

✨Sight singing is an essential skill for a successful chorus.

STEPS is a well-thought-out, systematic method that gives students tools to improve their sight reading skills through creative repetition. Most importantly, this book helps make learning to sight sing fun!

Movable DO: carlfischer.com/CMF8
Fixed DO: carlfischer.com/cmf13
Flashcards: carlfischer.com/CMF9

02/28/2020

All new 2020 chorals are here!

Find them at your favorite local retailer or at https://www.carlfischer.com/cf/large-ensemble-works/choir.html

#choralmusic #CarlFischerMusic #Chorals

02/24/2020

Michael John Trotta

Fabulous singing - fabulous piece!

Thanks to Jeffery Redding and the #Alaska #AllState #choir for this passionate rendition of #caritasabundat.

Thanks to Heather Orr for making this piece a reality.

Carl Fischer Choral Music
Denise R. Eaton

https://youtu.be/B6NusvYdFYc

02/21/2020

We at Carl Fischer Music and BriLee Music are deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Patrick Liebergen's sudden passing. Since 1987, we have had the immense privilege of working with Patrick on more than 100 projects, from scholarly critical editions of Renaissance and Baroque works to his arrangements of the classic Christmas favorite "Carol of the Bells", and his beloved "Rise Up In Festive Song", to name a few. Patrick was not only respected in the choral community for his detailed editions and sharp professional mind, but also known and loved for his warmth, leadership, and passion for music education. His enduring legacy remains in the scholarship he created, the music he made, and in the hearts of his colleagues, students, and friends. Our most heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. There could be no better way to remember him than to listen to his music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OryYZbFJkmc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OppFtPZOnpk

#PatrickLiebergen

02/13/2020

TMEA 2020 attendees: this is a session you do NOT want to miss! TODAY, 1 PM, Grand Hyatt - Lone Star DEF.

And be sure to visit us in the exhibit hall booth 2171 to enter our giveaway, claim 5 free octavos, and browse our new issues!

02/01/2020

OMEA was wonderful!! Pillars of Choral Excellence session went soooo well! Grateful to be here! - Denise Eaton

01/24/2020

Flying Solo (CM9590) - Philip Silvey - Chris Kiver & PSU Men's Glee Club

Watch Philip Silvey, Chris Kiver, and the Penn State University Men's Glee Club shine in their rehearsal of “Flying Solo.” This expressive work for tenor bass choirs with powerful text by Silvey speaks to those trying to find the courage to open a new chapter in life. And now SSA and SATB ensembles will be able to experience this soulful best-selling selection with the release of these two new highly anticipated voicings!

Available for TBB Voices (CM9590), SSA (CM9626), and SATB Voices with Piano (CM9651)

https://www.carlfischer.com/CM9590
https://www.carlfischer.com/CM9626
https://www.carlfischer.com/CM9651