This year marks the 157th celebration of the Juneteenth (June 19th). Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of African – American slaves. The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act became recognized as a Federal Holiday on June 17, 2021. It’s no longer a regional...
How are we supposed to find peace when the world has turned upside-down? It seems that these days, no one has the answer to that question. At the time of writing this article, our country – and our entire world – is facing the threat of a global pandemic....
This time of year always makes me feel like celebrating. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and I can hear the sounds of a little sparrow that has made her nest in the eaves right above my back door like she does every year. It’s the time of year when we...
It’s official: Easter is now right around the corner! And no Easter Sunday is complete without the fanfares and hymns we know so well. There are a few excellent selections in the Fred Bock catalog that are perfect for the occasion. They possess all of the...
Mark Hayes is a prolific composer of choral music, a revered pianist, a well-traveled conductor, and even a successful publisher. His work has been used by choirs and pianists around the globe for decades, and his popularity shows no sign of slowing down. In his...
