Larry Nickel Sheet Music

About Larry Nickel

Dr. Larry Nickel is a highly respected Canadian composer, conductor, music publisher, and singer, primarily celebrated for his extensive contributions to choral music. His distinctive style blends ecclesiastical and jazz inclinations, characterized by rich harmonies and approachable voice leading. As a prolific writer and an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre, Nickel's works have gained international recognition, being performed across Canada, the USA, and numerous countries worldwide. He is also the owner and chief editor of Cypress Choral Music, a publishing house dedicated to showcasing Canadian composers, solidifying his significance in promoting and enriching the choral music landscape.

  • Nickel's doctoral thesis, "Requiem for Peace," is a monumental work for chorus, soloists, and orchestra, featuring a call for forgiveness and reconciliation presented in 13 languages. It has been performed over 27 times globally, including at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall.
  • He is the owner and chief editor of Cypress Choral Music, a publishing company he acquired in 2010, which actively promotes and features the works of over 200 Canadian composers.
  • Before focusing on his prolific composing career, Larry Nickel taught high school performing arts for 25 years at the Mennonite Educational Institute, where he directed over 50 stage productions and won an International Association for Jazz Education award for "outstanding service to jazz education" in 1993.
  • Nickel co-founded the West Coast Mennonite Chamber Choir in 1990, which recorded 13 CDs and raised nearly one million dollars for the Communitas Supportive Care Society, often featuring his own compositions.

Larry Nickel's sheet music is particularly well-suited for a diverse range of choral ensembles, including high school, church, and community groups, as well as mixed, treble, and male choirs. Composers and conductors appreciate his knack for "made-to-measure" music, which ensures compelling form, intuitive voice leading, and harmonies that are both rich and accessible. Performing his works is a rewarding experience, as Nickel himself believes choral music is a powerful conveyor of positive messages, bringing people together from all walks of life to create something beautiful and worthwhile.

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