

Described as “contemporary, edgy, descriptive, and extremely soulful,” Sally Lamb McCune has become an important voice American contemporary classical music. Her works, which range from chamber pieces to music for chorus, wind ensemble and opera, are convincing and evocative, often blending the traditional with the avant-garde. McCune lives and works in Ithaca, New York, where she teaches at Ithaca College.
Recent Works & Publications
Original Etudes for the Developing Conductor Available Now!
Original Études for Developing Conductors is an open-access collection of supplemental études designed to enhance contemporary conducting pedagogy. Each étude …“Listen Here” for SATB A Cappella
“Listen Here” for SATB Choir and Optional Vocal Percussion now available through the Rollo Dilworth Choral Series, Hal Leonard Pub. …“Silent Sea” for SATB & Piano
Now Available through the Judith Clurman Choral Series, Hal Leonard Pub. The poetry of “Silent Sea” by Rachael Boast, appeared …
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Stella Maris, Stella Caeli, Sterna Paradisea Cantata for Soprano and Tenor Soli, Treble Choir and String Quintet
Thanks to all for a great premiere performance! May 2, 2025 7 pm Ford Hall Ithaca College Pre-concert talk on Arctic Terns by Ornithologist Stephen Kress Rachel Shutz, soprano; Omar …Read More »The Rorschach Etudes for Bassoon and Piano to be featured at IDRS Conference June 13, 2025
Thanks to Christin Schillinger and Andi Merrill for bringing this new work to life!Read More »
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