Heritage Music Press Reading Session

Thursday, July 10

New Music for School and Community Choirs from Heritage Music Press

Explore fresh and inspiring choral selections for school and community choirs in this dynamic session. Discover new works by Victor C. Johnson, Mark Burrows, Kate Crellin, Ayrian Norman, and more. Featuring a wide range of voicings—from Unison/ Two-Part to SATB—this session offers something for every ensemble.

1:00PM – 2:15PM

Breakout 6
FAC #138

Lorenz Publishing Reading Session

Friday, July 11

New Sacred Choral Music from Lorenz Publishing Company

Join us for an inspiring reading session featuring the latest sacred choral offerings from Lorenz Publishing Company. Explore fresh new works by acclaimed composers such as Lloyd Larson, Mary McDonald, Victor C. Johnson, and more. This session will highlight a diverse selection of music suitable for Advent, Christmas, and general worship services.

1:00PM – 2:15PM

Breakout 6
FAC #138

Presented by Bryan Sharpe

Bryan Sharpe is a composer and arranger residing in Dayton, OH. Bryan attended Wright State University in Dayton where he earned a degree in music education where he formally studied trombone and participated actively in the choral program. Currently with over 50 choral titles in print for schools and churches, Bryan has worked full-time in the music publishing industry since 2012 and was awarded the Distinguished Alumni award from the Wright State School of Music in 2017.

Bryan’s background is highly influenced by contemporary a cappella which influences his music. Bryan’s compositional style blends modern choral techniques with established choral tradition in his arrangements and original works. Bryan is an active musician frequently singing and playing in churches, bands, and staged musical productions and has directed numerous a cappella groups at schools in the Dayton area. He also is active in audio production and has recorded, mixed, and produced multiple projects for a cappella groups and choirs as well as regularly completing commissioned choral arrangements and compositions.