As a challenge to finish and post one new piece per month for 6 months, Here is my first of six new compositions. Rejoice! is a modern piece based on Veni Veni Emmanuel. It features tight harmony with classical sensitivities for Advent/Christmas designed ...

I want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece ha...  moreI want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece had to be purposeful and meaningful. The inspiration for this score comes from the first time I was able to hear my son's heartbeat during an ultrasound. It was a magical and exciting moment that I will never forget; however, leading up to that specific moment there was an element of tension. Six months prior to hearing my son's heartbeat, my wife and I found ourselves in a very different situation with the outcome of an ultrasound. We arrived at the hospital excited to meet our child, only to discover we had silently miscarried. I had never felt so deflated and aimless in one sudden moment. It was as if I was a boat, drifting, with no direction in my life. Fast forward to this ultrasound with our soon-to-be son. You can imagine the excitement and fear we bo...    less

Mozart 'Requiem'. Saturday 9th of June, Carlow Cathedral A Classical Spectacular of 100 Singers from "Carlow Choral Society" and the visiting "Watford Philharmonic Society", accompanied by 28 piece "Orchestra of St.Cecilia", under the direction of B...  moreMozart 'Requiem'. Saturday 9th of June, Carlow Cathedral A Classical Spectacular of 100 Singers from "Carlow Choral Society" and the visiting "Watford Philharmonic Society", accompanied by 28 piece "Orchestra of St.Cecilia", under the direction of Blánaid Murphy. Four amazingly talented soloists; Grace Birmingham, Soprano Raphaela Mangan, Mezzo Brian Gilligan, Tenor Ben Russell, Bass  

The Des Moines Choral Society performs Silent Night Hallowed Night composed by Sergey Khvoshchinsky directed by Dr. James Rodde Soloists: Mackenzie Walsh, soprano; Sarah Florian, alto recorded from live performance on Dec. 8, 2018 in Des Moines, IA

January 2016 New Release anthems and organ pieces are now available!Click here to listen to excerpts of the new pieces:https://paracletesheetmusic.com/2016-Choral-releases-demo-soundtrack/ Click here to see the pdfs and place your order:https://paracle...

NYC Choral RESIDENCY · MARCH 4–8, 2027 Carnegie Hall: Why You Should Be Part of the Premiere of Dear Earth When we talk about Choral music regarding the environment, 90% of the time we end up with a political pamphlet. It usually beco...

10 TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE INTONATION   1)   GOOD MODELS– Most the students in our choirs have not grown up listening to exceptional Choral singing.  Obtain great recordings, listen to them regularly and share them with students....

MASTERCLASS with Gabriel Lewis O’Connor  former member of Chanticleer Gabriel Lewis-O'connor lunches with Pete during last years Choral workshop Gabe has recently returned to the Midwest from Seattle, Washington, where he was an active sin...

Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "Once Upon A December" on December 19, 2017. Piano: Stijn Dierckx

A piece for women's choir by Canadian composer Jeff Smallman.