Hello friends,

I posted a snippet of a looping and creativity masterclass I led during a residency in Montana several weeks ago, not realizing how many people would be interested in learning more. The response has been overwhelming and exciting, to say the least!

Here is an indexed full version of that masterclass. It integrates traditional work in a choral setting with thinking creatively about musical shapes and textures, all using just the voice. I intend to pursue this in many ways over the coming years, including offering masterclasses in creativity and technology as well as working with choirs on my Nonsense Variations concept.

If you’d like to have me in for this sort of masterclass, or would like to take part in the first phase of Nonsense Variations, let me know! The residency in Montana was with two different choral programs to limit cost, and I’ve found it to be a great way to make the most impact in a short amount of time. I’d love to work with you as these projects expand.

All the best friends!
Paul

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Greetings! I am delighted to invite you to the World Premiere of my newest composition, River and Tree.

The piece was sung as a virtual choir project by singers from my two ensembles, Arcadian Chorale (NJ) and Richmond Choral Society (NYC), with piano accompaniment and audio editing by Ruslan Odintsov, and video editing by Linnet Westerwick.

I wrote this piece last spring on a delightful text by American poet Margaret Sangster. It celebrates the idea that, once we take the time to connect with another individual, even someone who on the surface seems quite different from ourselves, we may be surprised by our commonalities and mutual regard.

River and Tree is set to premiere on YouTube on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 8 PM EDT.

Here is the YouTube link for River and Tree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMJiyeAJFeU

There will be a live chat during the premiere.

Note that, after the premiere, the video will become a regular public video on Arcadian Chorale’s YouTube channel.

If you would like to see a PDF of the score, please visit http://www.marinaalexander.com/secular-choral-works.html

Hoping you will tune in for the World Premiere, and that you will enjoy my music!

Marina Alexander

St. John’s Church in Savannah (Episcopal) seeks professional staff singers / choristers for all parts.
Pay ranges from $35 to $65 per call (two calls weekly from Labor Day through Trinity Sunday- with 3 extra calls preceding scheduled Evensongs; three calls for Christmas Eve/Day; 5 calls for Holy Week and three calls for Easter Day) (one call per week during summer months). Will consider relocation expense supplement. Contact organist & choirmaster Steven Branyon