Juneteenth Celebrations!
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...
Jay Rouse: 4 Suggestions for Easter (Part 2)
Jay Rouse continues to impact church musicians across the nation. As an accomplished composer and musician, Jay Rouse’s music has been denoted as a creative vehicle that he uses to vitalize worship. From the captivating minds of Randy Vader, Jay Rouse and Camp...
Jay Rouse: 4 Suggestions for Easter
Noted composer, arranger, and orchestrator, Jay Rouse, has a way of captivating his audience; his devotion to create and understand is evident in his personal artistry. His body of work comprises 50 best-selling musicals, 300+ octavos, and a variety of harmonies to...
Jay Rouse: 3 Suggestions for Easter Cantatas
Jay Rouse is a masterful pianist known for being one of the leading orchestrators, arrangers and producers in the industry. With over 350 compositions and arrangements, Jay Rouse composes some of the top-selling choral anthems in Christian music, all while serving as...
It Is Well
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. Countless...
A Very Different Mother’s Day
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...
Frank Ticheli on Earth Song
Earth Song is one of the most popular pieces in the Hinshaw catalog, and for good reason! This beautiful composition by Frank Ticheli has served as an inspiration to people of all ages since its release. It remains a favorite for choruses of all sizes and levels. This...
Choir and Coronavirus: We Can Make Music, Even in Quarantine
These are very strange times for musicians. For as long as we can remember, we have been told that isolation is a bad thing. We need other people in our lives to build us up and support us. Now more than ever, it seems that this is true. Unfortunately, we have reached...
Time for Easter!
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’ Takes Sacred Music to a Whole New Level.
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...