Today is Guillaume Dufay’s 629th birthday – and I am absolutely thrilled to share this world premiere recording of my SATB arrangement of Dufay’s haunting 3-part chanson – “Malheureux cueur” – beautifully sung by the early music ensemble Helios on Feb 22, 2026 in Tempe, Arizona. https://youtu.be/AT5Qd47_ojw
The Derrick Fox Choral Series on MusicSpoke
A few years ago, Derrick Fox called us and said something like, “Here’s the thing. All the South African choral music being performed in the United States is written by white South African composers. I think at least some of it should be written by black South African composers.” “Um, we think that too. What […]
Vox Venti in Chicago Appoints Dr. Matthew Recio Artistic Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: William Baker Choral Foundation 913-488-7524 The William Baker Choral Foundation Center announces the appointment of Dr. Matthew Recio as Artistic Director of Vox Venti, the organization’s Chicago-based semi-professional chorus that specializes in championing new music. Recio will succeed founding Artistic Director Ed Frazier Davis, who has […]
Auditions: Voci Women’s Vocal Chorus (August-September)
Voci is an auditioned women’s chorus of 24-30 members, who are dedicated to musical excellence in the performance of both new and innovative music as well as treasured repertoire within the classical choral tradition. We rehearse Wednesdays at Orinda Community Church. Voci’s Fall 2026 set will feature songs of light chosen to accompany various projected […]
Brightest Young Opera Stars Perform with Musica Viva NY Choir, Sep 27
Musica Viva NY, New York City’s premier chamber choir, opens its 2026–27 season on Sunday, September 27 , with an extraordinary celebration of opera’s next generation. Under the direction of Artistic Director Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, the concert brings together 10 exceptional young performers from two of the world’s most prestigious opera training programs—Madrid’s Teatro Real Crescendo and The Metropolitan […]
San Antonio Mastersingers Host Auditions for 82nd Season
FRESH FROM CARNEGIE HALL! San Antonio Mastersingers Announce Auditions for their 82nd Season Featuring Carmina Burana, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Handel’s Messiah, and More! COME SING WITH US! WHAT: Fresh from a performance at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, the San Antonio Mastersingers will hold auditions for their 2026–27 concert season on Saturday, August 15, 2026, by appointment only. Openings […]