Carl Fischer Choral Music

04/06/2022

Choral Sightsinging with Denise Eaton | Notes from the Staff

Check out this recent “Notes From the Staff” podcast episode featuring Carl Fischer and BriLee Choral Music Editor Denise R. Eaton! Denise is an acclaimed clinician and educator whose services are in demand at conferences around the U.S. She taught at the high school and university levels for over 30 years and has also served as the Texas Music Educators Association President. In this interview, Denise discusses some of the tenants of her SMART, InSIGHT and STEPS series of sight singing books, including the use of sight singing exercises in various keys to build strong reading skills and musicianship while also facilitating preparation for performance of repertoire. Listen to this insightful interview at https://notesfromthestaff.podbean.com/e/choral-sightsinging-with-denise-eaton/

Veteran music educator Denise Eaton shares a plethora of tips on how to teach sight singing in choral rehearsals, gleaned from her nearly thirty years of leading high school choirs. She's written down this approach in her SMART, STEPS, and InSIGHT sight singing books, which she created to help high....

02/28/2022

A newcomer to the Carl Fischer family, Abeni Janae Music provides a fresh take on traditional repertoire in her arrangements. Her setting of the wonderfully rich African American spiritual “Hold On Just a Little While Longer” is accessible for mixed choirs of all sizes and abilities, with pathos and passion in every phrase.

The score can be found at https://www.carlfischer.com/cm9705-hold-on-just-a-little-while-longer.html

Check out a live performance of the work by the UTEP Concert Chorale, conducted here by Elisa Fraser Wilson, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWDfGPKB8no

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12/09/2021

👇IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SAVE UP TO 50% OFF at our ONLY sale of the year. Hundreds of chorals in all voicings. But hurry, our sale ends Sunday 12/12 at Midnight EST.

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11/19/2021

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11/11/2021

OUR BIG SALE STARTS NOW!
Now is your chance to score the music you've always wanted, at never seen before prices. For a short time only, we're discounting thousands of titles up to 50% off, across a plethora of instruments and categories. https://www.carlfischer.com/holiday-sale-2021

11/02/2021

Veni, Veni, Emmanuel (Virtual Choir) - Michael John Trotta

Bravo to the Arvada West High School Choir under the direction of Chris Maunu for their electric rendition of Veni, Veni Emmanuel! Their hard work and dedication to making this thrilling performance possible reminds us that no matter what, we are together through music this holiday season. ❤️🎵🕯️

Veni, Veni Emmanuel by Michael John Trotta is available in a variety of voicings. Find it at your favorite sheet music retailer or at www.CarlFischer.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/-CtpiK9G5Mw

Veni, Veni, EmmanuelMichael John TrottaPerformed by Arvada West High School's Vocal ShowcaseChris Maunu, DirectorSavvy Welte and Elizabeth McMaster, Soprano ...

09/03/2021

🔊 👂 SOUND ON, we think you're going to enjoy this.

Choir directors, we have the skill-building repertoire your students will love!

Hot off the presses, we have NEW music to start your school year off right.

To see our best new music of 2020 and 2021, visit CarlFischer.com or BriLeeMusic.com

Score videos also available at YouTube.com/CarlFischerMusic

09/02/2021

📖👀🎶 Sight-reading on your mind? Try STEPS! This well-thought-out, systematic method gives students tools to improve their sight-reading skills through creative repetition. Students will learn how both visual and aural interval identification exercises can be used to train the eyes and ears to read, think, and hear ahead.

Find it at your favorite retailer or at:
carlfischer.com/CMF8 (STEPS)
carlfischer.com/CMF9 (STEPS Further Flashcards)
carlfischer.com/CMF13 (STEPS - Fixed DO)

03/18/2021

Tomorrow, join choral editor Denise Eaton and Dr. Carolyn Cruse for a session that will improve your effectiveness in the classroom. Experience the clinic that was STANDING ROOM ONLY at the 2020 TMEA convention!

Good news for those unable to attend the live virtual session — registered attendees of this year's conference will have access to recordings of all sessions through December 2021.

Click the link below for more information:
acda.org/conferences/

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

02/04/2021

Ride the Sea Shanties Wave!

Sung by sailors, fishermen and whalers at sea, sea shanties are blowing up on TikTok and Instagram, with lots of people posting videos performing them. Google Trends even tweeted that "sea shanties" was being searched for more now, than at any other time in the search engine's history!

Get in on this movement and infuse your virtual or hybrid choir with a whole lot of fun. Thanks to Tik Tok's capacity for collaboration, your kids don't have to be on the same ship, so to speak, to sing together. In fact, they don't have to be on a ship at all!

For seafaring fun, visit: www.CarlFischer.com/promo/sea-shanties

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11/28/2020

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11/26/2020

Now is your chance to score the choral music you've always wanted, at never seen before prices. For a short time only, we're discounting thousands of titles up to 50%, while stocks last.
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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