Dear Directors and Friends Continuing to think about the coolness of December and Christmas, from Alliance Music Publications, I present “Dormi, Dormi, O Bel Bambin”, SSA. This beautiful recording is from Southern California Children’s Chorus, Lori Loftus, Director. http://www.alliancemusic.com/product.cfm?iProductID=1184
New Canon Project Composers Cohort Announced
Five composers have been named to the first cohort of the New Canon Project. With $100,000 in grant support from the Sphinx Venture Fund, Rising Tide Music Press, the American String Teachers Association, and the American Choral Directors Association are partnered together to focus on commissioning new works by Black and Latinx composers for the […]
Vu’s “On the Hillside” named the winner of the 2023 Brock Prize for Student Composers
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) has named Patrick Vu’s “On the Hillside” the first place winner in the 2023 Raymond W. Brock Prize for Student Composers. Patrick Vu is a Vietnamese-American composer and conductor from Allen, Texas. His music has quickly gained attention across the United States with performances and commissions from organizations such as […]
The Return of the Annual Summer Sight-Singing Romp!
The Colorado Hebrew Chorale is delighted to announce the return of the annual Summer Sight-Singing Romp, scheduled live and in-person on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, 7 p.m. MDT, at the Hebrew Educational Alliance in Denver, CO. Carol Kozak Ward, founder and artistic director of the Colorado Hebrew Chorale and Romp Coordinator, welcomes six additional Denver-based […]
NEW ALBUM Echoes of Unity: A Musical Odyssey of Connection and Discovery
By Santiago Veros Introduction: Greetings, dear readers! It is with immense joy and excitement that I share with you the profound journey behind my latest album, “Echoes of Unity.” This project has been a labor of love and exploration, fueled by my unwavering passion for music’s ability to bridge cultures, touch souls, and unveil […]
Open rehearsals for Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds and “Christmas Magic” at Groton Hill
The Sounds of Stow invites singers in all voice parts to join us for our open rehearsals: Mondays, August 28, September 4, and September 11, beginning at 7:00 p.m., First Parish of Stow/Acton: 353 Great Road, Stow. https://soundsofstow.org We are soaring into our 45th season with a two-for-one opportunity to sing: Christopher Tin’s newest work, […]