Learn more about the eclectic musical background of John Cantrell in a special feature interview, in celebration of his recently published works at See-A-Dot.
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Music Without Words – An Exploration of the Voice
One of the biggest struggles I encounter in writing and programming choral music is finding adventurous and innovative work that doesn’t sacrifice accessibility and performability
Read More5 Reasons Why Composers Should Conduct (And Conductors Should Compose!)
During my own career in the freelance music world, switching roles between performer, composer, and conductor has opened a diversity of opportunities I wouldn’t have dreamed. In a
Read MoreAdvice To Graduating Students
When I first graduated from college with a shiny new diploma and a solid musical foundation I did what most young artists do: work in a cafe. I had no idea how to take the next
Read MoreThe Boy Whose Father Was God
The Boy Whose Father Was God was probably the most ambitious and most carefully constructed program that I ever produced. The idea was to tell the story of the most revolutionary
Read MoreSee-A-Dot Music Publishing Presents Composers Showcase on April 19 at Judson Memorial Hall in Manhattan
See-A-Dot Music Publishing, Inc. will present a Composers Showcase and Concert for new music lovers, conductors, and choral professionals in the New York area.
Read MoreACDA Conference Edition
Confession: This is going to be my first ACDA National Conference. I’m feeling pretty excited about it and look forward to spending a week geeking out on my favorite subject with
Read MoreSEEKING PROFESSIONAL SINGERS FOR OUR 2015 CATALOG RELEASE CONCERT (NEW YORK, NY)
See-A-Dot Music Publishing is seeking 12 professional choral singers (3 of each voice type) for its 2015 Catalog Release Concert!
Read MoreJoin us at ACDA!
I hope y’all have had a restful winter break and are ready to come back to your ensembles with renewed energy and enthusiasm. I know I was happy to take a break after the chaos of
Read MoreProgramming Concerts With A Me$$age
Many choral directors have something to say to the world, though we don’t often use the concert hall as a pulpit. Audiences don’t much like being preached at, though they do like
Read More5 Tips for Commissioning New Music on a Small Budget
I can’t stress enough the importance of commissioning for composers. Based on my experience, those who make their living as composers do so by writing music, not selling their
Read MoreFresh Choral Voices Found Here! PROJECT: ENCORE™
It was on the heels of our return from the invitational tour to Austria in 2008, to perform the European premiere of Randall Svane’s marvelous Mass for unaccompanied choir during
Read MoreSeptember Newsletter: Programming your concert like a dinner party
I’ve always loved September. I think it’s because my inner geek gets excited about school starting. I’m sure most of us find ourselves standing in front of the classroom instead of
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