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...
Have you ever lost something or someone very close to you? Chances are, you have. Loss is something that everyone experiences at some point in their lives, and it is rarely an easy thing to go through. One of the most difficult things about loss is how much of a...
I remember vividly the first time I read the story of the crucifixion. I was still a child, and the imagery is as powerful to me today as it was then. In setting the Seven Last Words, my intent was to capture my connection to the story, evoking emotions of love, fear,...
Words are a powerful tool that can build people up and tear people down. Growing up, I was taught phrases like “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” and “the pen is mightier than the sword”. I always knew that words were powerful enough...
I’m very happy to write my first blog entry for Fred Bock Music about my first publication in the distinguished Hinshaw catalog. My setting of the old French hymn, “Now the Green Blade Rises,” is scheduled to be released in the late summer of this year (2019). The...
Richard Burchard is highly esteemed worldwide for his stirring and inspirational choral works. He has completed over 100 commissions, and each one has been created with remarkable craftsmanship. His music has been premiered worldwide, including Australia, Indonesia,...
