Posts by Sam Kauffman
Now Available: “I’ll Fly Away” for sax quartet or voices
“The best arrangement of ‘I’ll Fly Away’ I’ve ever heard” —Jared Stutzman, choir director Available in versions for saxophone quartet, vocal SATB, or vocal TTBB, this is the beloved gospel song as you’ve never heard it before, from 7/8 to funk to a contemplative depiction of rising to Heaven. Check it out! I’ll Fly Away
Read MoreNew video: Trombone Quartet No. 1
Performed by Mr. Jefferson’s Bones in February 2024 Trombone Quartet No. 1
Read MoreNow available: “Wishing” for violin and piano
This composition is inspired by a feeling of yearning. Follow the link to listen to the video of the premiere. Wishing
Read MoreNow available: An expression of light in musical form, based on Isaiah 60:1
This piece is a musical representation of a burst of bright light breaking forth and illuminating everything in sight. Surge, illuminare
Read MoreNow Available: A new bilingual arrangement of “Silent Night” inspired by the Christmas truce of 1914
Inspired by an incredible true story of humanity amid the inhuman slaughter of World War I, this arrangement of “Stille Nacht” is set for double male choir, with one choir singing in German and the other in English. The lush harmonies convey a profound sense of peace. One audience member at the premiere called it…
Read MoreHello, World!
At long last, I am elated to launch this site! My music is now available to the world! Here you can find several choral works and a bit of everything else. Currently the pieces available here are all original compositions or arrangements of public-domain material. I also have several arrangements of copyrighted songs that will…
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