By Jonathan Turner MOLINE, IL — The annual Moline Boys Choir spring concert later this month will be extra special — not only because the April 29 program will inaugurate the new auditorium at John Deere Middle School, but that the choir, alumni and community will bid farewell to its longtime director, Kermit Wells. After […]
Longmont Chorale’s accompanist celebrates group’s outreach
By Quentin Young LONGMONT — The day after a recent concert by the Longmont Chorale, a group of Chorale members attended the memorial service for a longtime member. They honored him by singing at the service. For Karen Main, one of the singers, it was a moving experience, and it exemplified the essence of […]
A cappella a ‘fire that hasn’t stopped burning’ in musician
DELMAR, MD — Name: John David Maybury of Delmar What type of art do you create? I am a director of several groups: I put together a female quartet, Brown Eyed Darlings, I’m working on a male quartet, I put on musicals (the most recent being “Annie”), musical reviews and I am currently a teacher at […]
$25,000 Award for Choral Outreach Program–Vote online & help us win!!!
We need your help! UCLA Choral Activities is one of five national finalists for a $25,000 GRAND PRIZE from Zipcar for our new Choral Outreach Program (directed by Rebecca Lord–through which we visit middle and high school choirs, give free clinics, and bus in hundreds of kids for free performances by our choirs. We have already directly impacted nearly 3,000 students so far this year)! […]
Thomas Jenrette receives Marshall Bartholomew Award
Dr. Thomas Jenrette, Director of Choral Activities at East Tennessee State University, received the Marshall Bartholomew Award on April 13th at the 45th National Seminar of Intercollegiate Men’s Choruses at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. The award was established in 1978 to honor those who have made significant contributions through their work in the field […]
Finalists in the American Prize for Composition Announced
The Composers of Choral Music Community on ChoralNet has several members that have made the final cut in the American Prize for Composition competition. Greg Bartholomew, Melinda Bargreen, Robert Ross, and Joshua Fishbein are all in the final round. Greg, Melinda and Robert are in the professional level and Joshua is in the student level. […]