Heritage Music Press

02/28/2025

NEW FROM HERITAGE MUSIC PRESS! 🎼

Butterfly, Fly Away Home | Glenda E. Franklin

Glenda E. Franklin’s original composition captures the delicate, fluttering essence of a butterfly in flight. Very accessible for young choirs, this work is easy to sing, incorporating moments of layered independent melodies. The optional flute makes this lovely work sparkle even more!

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Find this piece on our website!https://www.lorenz.com/shop/school-and-community-choral/octavos/butterfly-fly-away-homeWords and Music by Glenda E. FranklinTw...

02/28/2025

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Sleep, Now | Gerald Custer

This poetic text from Gerald Custer is set as a tender lullaby with a comforting message. Beautifully simple and strophic in form, the expressive lines and traditional voice-leading make this piece a delight to sing.

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Find this piece on our website!https://www.lorenz.com/shop/school-and-community-choral/octavos/sleep-nowWords and Music by Gerald CusterSATB and PianoThis po...

02/27/2025

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Artza Alinu | Russell Robinson

Robinson’s delightful setting of the traditional Hebrew folk song dances off of the page! Hand claps, opportunities for simple choreography, a pronunciation guide, and performance notes serve to enhance this energetic programming choice that is perfect for any time of the year.

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02/27/2025

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Hatikva | Russell Robinson

Vocal lines begin in unison and gently unfold into simple harmony in this beautiful, straightforward arrangement of the Israeli national anthem. A supportive piano and optional violin/flute part add to the song's warm character. Notes from the arranger and a phonetic pronunciation guide to transliterated Hebrew are included.

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Find this piece on our website!https://www.lorenz.com/shop/school-and-community-choral/octavos/go-down-moses-3Elegantly set to bring out the best in young vo...

02/26/2025

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Go Down, Moses | Russell Robinson

Elegantly set to bring out the best in young voices, this laid-back, cool-jazz treatment of the popular spiritual is a joy to sing! The repeated sections foster rapid learning, making this piece a great fit for any program.

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Find this piece on our website!https://www.lorenz.com/shop/school-and-community-choral/octavos/go-down-moses-3Elegantly set to bring out the best in young vo...

02/24/2025

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Michael, Row the Boat Ashore! | Russell Robinson

Complete with optional conga drums or djembe, Russell Robinson’s Calypso-style arrangement of the well-known spiritual will be a pleasure for choirs to sing and audiences to hear! The vocal parts move in lightly syncopated rhythms and offer an enjoyable opportunity to highlight the lower voices in your program.

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Find this piece on our website!https://www.lorenz.com/shop/lorenz-products/michael-row-the-boat-ashore-5Complete with optional conga drums or djembe, Russell...

02/24/2025

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Notes from Emily | Robin McLaughlin Conine

Composer Robin McLaughlin Conine weaves two famed Emily Dickinson poems into this enchanting and whimsical piece. Delightful meter changes and an unforgettable, thrilling melody showcase its charm and creativity. Syncopations within the melody lend a modern touch while remaining perfectly crafted for the concert choir.

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Find this piece on our website!https://www.lorenz.com/shop/school-and-community-choral/octavos/notes-from-emilyWords by Emily DickinsonMusic by Robin McLaugh...

02/22/2025

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Voice of Light | Remel Derrick

Remel Derrick’s original words and music combine to create a powerful and thought-provoking yet accessible concert piece. Beginning in a mysterious minor key, the music builds with a bold transition into major, bursting forth with hopeful energy foreshadowed by the text. The optional cello part adds depth and emotion to this inspiring work.

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Find this piece on our website!https://www.lorenz.com/shop/school-and-community-choral/octavos/voice-of-lightWords and Music by Remel DerrickSATB and Piano w...

02/21/2025

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The May Night (Die Mainacht) | Douglas E. Wagner

This German lieder featuring the enchanting music of Johannes Brahms has been arranged and adapted with new words by Douglas E. Wagner. The original German is included alongside the English adaptation, and the optional F horn part can be included for an additional layer of musicality that pairs beautifully with the tone of the piece.

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Find this piece on our website!https://www.lorenz.com/shop/school-and-community-choral/octavos/the-may-nightWords by Ludwig Christoph Heinrich HöltyMusic by ...

02/10/2025

We are looking forward to the 2025 TMEA Clinic/Convention this week in San Antonio, TX! 🎼

Come visit us at Booth #2668 to learn more about our wide variety of school and community choral and general music resources from Heritage Music Press. Stop by and take home free review copies!

We'd love to see you at our reading session!
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Our Story, Our Song (Choral Music for Elementary and MS Choirs)

Presented by Mark Burrows

Read new repertoire and best-selling repertoire for elementary and middle school choirs. This music is carefully selected and represents a wide variety of programming needs, including unison, two-part, three-part mixed, and SAB titles. A complimentary music packet will be given to each director in attendance. Stop by for a chance to win fantastic door prizes!

Thursday, February 13 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Hyatt 2nd Floor - Lone Star DEF

01/06/2025

If you're in our neck of the woods, this playlist is very relevant today!

Enjoy this curated playlist of winter songs from Heritage Music Press.

12/23/2024

10/31/2024

BOO! Happy Halloween!

08/09/2024

Spooky season is coming! Your choir will love these ghoulish musical tricks and treats! Check out our Halloween Hits video playlist in the comments below!

Enjoy this curated playlist of Halloween hits from Heritage Music Press.

07/28/2024

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day from Heritage Music Press.

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