By Jaime McLoughlin BURSCOUGH, UK — A GROUP of churchgoers in Burscough celebrated with cheerful voice on learning they had helped smash a world record for carol singing. When 300 people gathered at St John the Baptist Church on December 18 last year, they were among almost 200 other churches across the globe hoping to […]
Mark Robinson retires after 27 years of teaching
By Naomi Klouda HOMER, AK — If Mark Robinson had pursued his initial notion to go into law, thousands of school kids would likely have missed out on a major piece of their education – and life experience. His own days began in Indianapolis, singing in his dad’s church choir and going the practical route […]
Lakeview Design Center & Oliver Middle School Awarded Grants from Nashville Singers
Nashville, TN – Lakeview Design Center and Oliver Middle School have each been announced as recipients of a $500.00 Music Makes a Difference music education grant from Nashville Singers, to support their music education programs. One grant was awarded in 2011 and went to John Overton High School. Since being founded in November of 2008, […]
Choir director retires after 42 years
By Brian Fenney FREDERICK, MD — Gail Slezak, chancel choir director at the Church of the Brethren, is retiring after more than 42 years of service to the church. “This will be the first time since I graduated from college that I will not have a choir to direct,” Slezak said. “I’ve been at this church […]
Michael Collins of McGavock High School Awarded Educator of the Future Scholarship
Nashville, TN – Michael Collins of McGavock Comprehensive High School has been announced as the first recipient of a new $1000.00 Educator of the Future college scholarship from Nashville Singers. Since being founded in November of 2008, the philanthropic mission of Nashville Singers has been to enrich lives through support of music education in […]
Director prepares group for World Choir Games
By Holly Hobbs FAIRFAX, VA — Harmonized voices sounded from within choir director Michael Horanski’s classroom at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax. The school year might be waning, but Horanski’s students were gearing up for a summer of hard-fought competition at the World Choir Games, the toughest challenge they have faced. The choral competition promises […]