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christmas

It’s never too early or late to see what’s new for Christmas and talking of L.M. Montgomery we have a Christmas piece of her poem called The Christmas Night set to music by Beverly Lewis. Actually there are two versions - an a cappella SATB and a SATB with piano. We also have two other new Christmas pieces - The Darkest Midnight in December, SATB a cappella, and Hodie Christus Natus Est, SSAATB both by Stewart Wilkinson. We also suggest taking a look at the seasonal Christmas/Winter link should you be looking for some seasonal inspiration.

l.m. montgomery

In our last update we introduced a new work by Stephanie Martin called Night, SATB with cello, based on a poem by Lucy Maud Montgomery. We noted that the author of very popular novels showed a darker side in her many poems and essays. We are happy to share Three Songs of Regret for SSAA a cappella, words by Montgomery and music by Beverly Lewis. The titles are Night Watches, If I Had Known and Irrevocable. This year is the 150th anniversary of Montgomery’s birth.

night

This year is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Her books are well known and loved all over the world. She also wrote 500 short stories and 500 poems, the latter tending to show a darker side of her nature. One such is Night set by Stephanie Martin for SSATB with cello in which the writer says ‘I walk with solitude as with a friend’ and ‘I welcome this communion of the dark’.

a small voice whispers

A Small Voice Whispers (SATB a cappella) by Stewart Wilkinson is newly published. It is a 'simple but effective' (Matthew Emery) piece that reflects on Canadian residential schools. The composer has gone to great lengths to make this piece authentic by working closely with First Nations representatives and using Plains Cree for the text. Its level of difficulty would make it practical for high school and community choirs.

nothing gold can stay - l'or ne peut durer (français)

Stephanie Martin's Nothing Gold Can Stay (SATB) is now available in a bilingual (French/English) version, which will receive its first public performance by the National Youth Choir in May 2024 at Podium in Montreal.

rehearsal tracks

We're pleased to announce that rehearsal tracks are now available by request for pieces in Renforth Music's catalogue for $30 per set. Please contact us if you would like them with your order.

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