Michael DeLuca's Music
An accomplished vocalist, Michael DeLuca performs a wide variety of musical styles ranging from Early Music to present-day musical theater. He has appeared as both vocal soloist and narrator with several local Symphony Orchestras in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, and performs regularly with the Brighton Symphony Orchestra, Greece Community Orchestra, and the GPAS Festival String Ensemble. A student of Heinz Rehfuss while at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Michael leverages his diverse musical background into the composition and arrangement of pieces appropriate for use with both community and professional orchestras. http://www.MichaelDeLucaMusic.com
Celebrate the Holidays
with Michael!
Allentoff Music Announces the Release
of the New Christmas Album
It Comes Around the Same Time Each Year
featuring Michael DeLuca and Jonathan Allentoff
on All Major Streaming Platforms
Listen here!
Allentoff Music proudly presents
Michael DeLuca's new holiday arrangements!
I Saw Three Ships
Traditional
Arranged by Michael DeLuca
A brisk arrangement of the traditional English Christmas carol, evoking a rollicking hunt through the Highlands. Separate arrangements are available for Vocal Solo with Full Orchestra, with String Orchestra, or with Piano. An orchestral version (without Vocal Solo) is also available for performance as an instrumental-only piece. Performance time is 2 min.
Instrumentation for the Arrangements:
Full Orchestra (2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bassoon, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Bells, Snare Drum, Strings) and Vocal Solo
String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass) and Vocal Solo
Piano and Voice
Full Orchestra (2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bassoon, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Bells, Snare Drum, Strings)
Jingle Bells
Traditional
Arranged by Michael DeLuca
A lively arrangement that takes Jingle Bells to the fun of the islands. Arranged for vocal solo with Symphony Orchestra. Performance time is 3 min. 15 sec.
Instrumentation:
Symphony Orchestra (2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bassoon, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Drumset, Sleigh Bells, Wood Blocks, Maracas, Electric Bass, Strings) and Vocal Solo
Silent Night
Written by Franz Gruber and Joseph Mohr
Arranged by Michael DeLuca
This arrangement highlights the universality of this beloved Christmas Carol, with verses presented in the original German as well as Italian and English. Separate arrangements are available for Vocal Solo with Full Orchestra, String Orchestra, or Piano. An orchestral version (without Vocal Solo) is also available for performance as an instrumental-only piece. Performance time is 3 min 40 sec.
Instrumentation for the Arrangements:
Full Orchestra (2 Flutes, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bassoon, 3 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Strings) and Vocal Solo
String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass) and Vocal Solo
Piano and Voice
Full Orchestra (2 Flutes, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bassoon, 3 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Strings)
What Child Is This
16th Century English Air - Words by William C. Dix (1837-1898)
Arranged by Michael DeLuca
A delicate rendering of the Greensleeves melody, this tender arrangement echoes the simplicity of the Nazareth manger. Separate arrangements are available for Vocal Solo with Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra, or Piano. Performance time is 4 min 15 sec.
Instrumentation for the Arrangements:
Chamber Orchestra (Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bassoon, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello) and Vocal Solo
String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass) and Vocal Solo
Piano and Voice