ECS Publishing Group Podcast

ECS Publishing Group Podcast

Welcome to the ECS Publishing Group Podcast! These episodes will cover interviews with composers, new music for your choirs and ensembles, and more. You can always learn more by visiting ecspublishing.com.

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August 11, 2020 57 mins

Check out the interview featuring well-known conductors Anton Armstrong and André Thomas, as well as writer Eileen Guenther.

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In this episode, Mark Lawson presents new choral music selections for High School and Collegiate Choirs. This reading session was prepared for the 2020 TCDA Convention.

This session features:
1.3580 - Exsultate! Jubilate! - Kyle Pederson
7.0742 - Mama Said - Ruthie Foster | Paul Rardin
1.3583 - I Celebrate Myself - Michael John Trotta
1.3613 - Bend - Kyle Pederson
1.3587 - Sim Shalom - Jennaya Robison<...

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Taylor Davis joins Mark Lawson in conversation about his new large work for Christmas entitled, "Magnificat." They are also joined by Matthew Greer of St. John's United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, NM, who commissioned the work, and Barnaby Smith of VOCES8, whose group premiered and recorded the work.

"Magnificat" is a five movement work, featuring choir and multiple accompaniment options, incl...

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Mark Lawson, President of ECS Publishing Group, joins Tom Keesecker in conversation about "The Quiet Heart," the latest in Keesecker's popular piano book series. They also discuss the origin of the Quiet series, and Tom's experience with recording albums of each book.

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In this episode, Melissa Dunphy discusses her background in composition and her latest works. ECS President Mark Lawson guides the conversation on several works featured in the ECS Publishing Group Catalog, as well as an upcoming new work Waves of Gallipoli.

For more information, visit ecspublishing.com

Pieces heard in this episode:
Suite Remembrance
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This special edition of the ECS Publishing Group Podcast is meant to be used as a companion to the all-new ECS Publishing Group Spring 2020 Choral Catalog. Selections appear in catalog order. Enjoy listening to our new releases!

Included Works
An Alleluia Flourish – Julian Wachner (8733)
This Is Thy Hour – Michael John Trotta (1.3581)
Clear and Sweet Is My Soul – Michael John Trotta (1.3582)
Jesu dulcis mem...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Scott Hyslop discusses the work and legacy of world-renowned organist and composer, Paul Manz. ECS President Mark Lawson explores Manz's special connection to ECS Publishing Group and MorningStar Music Publishers. Together, they examine and reflect on his career, recordings, and notable compositions.

For more information, visit ecspublishing.com

Scott's book, "The Journey Was Chosen...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Scott Hyslop discusses the life and work of world-renowned organist and composer, Paul Manz. ECS President Mark Lawson explores Manz's special connection to ECS Publishing Group and MorningStar Music Publishers. They discuss his upbringing, education, inspirations, and personal life.

For more information, visit ecspublishing.com

Scott's book, "The Journey Was Chosen" is availab...

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