By Joe O’Connor TORONTO — Samantha and Samara, and Rachel and Reut, and some of the other girls in the Anne and Max Tanenbaum Community Hebrew Academy high school choir swear to me that the Passover music they will be performing later that night at the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts is “cool,” “awesome,” […]
Music director honored at Mayor’s Spirit Luncheon
By Emily Ford SALISBURY, NC — After an epiphany in a grocery store, Dr. Phillip Burgess created a diverse community choir in 2001 to reflect what he calls “the real Salisbury.” Black, white, Hispanic, even homeless, the members of the Salisbury Ecumenical Choir are a true reflection of the city, Burgess said. In 11 years, […]
Seniors rejoice in new choral group
by Katya Lezin CHARLOTTE, NC — Bob Ballentine, 79, is a retired Duke University psychology professor. Bill Williams, 89, moved to Charlotte from Savannah, Ga. after a career in the Navy. Doris Morgan, 86, used to be the organist for the Charlotte Coliseum and also played the piano at Nordstrom’s at Southpark Mall. All three […]
Choral groups find new ways to raise funds
By Laura Crosio CLAYTON, NC — School districts statewide are feeling the after-effects of budget cuts and two local high school choral departments are employing creative measures to raise funds to promote the arts among students. Corinth Holders High School has had to start from scratch to generate their vocal music program. Opened since 2010, […]
New from Cappella Romana – “Angelic Light: Music from Eastern Cathedrals”
Cappella Romana – Angelic Light: Music from Eastern Cathedrals Experience here the otherworldly sounds of Byzantine chant and choral works in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, from ancient hymns from Constantinople to new choral works inspired by that tradition performed by Cappella Romana. The selections here feature both liturgical and para-liturgical works, seamlessly moving from […]
A Conductor Finds His Muse in the Pews
By Pia Catton NEW YORK — In the last year, conductor Kent Tritle has moved from the concert series “Sacred Music in a Sacred Space” to another called “Great Music in a Great Space.” A step down? Not exactly. From 1989 to 2011, Mr. Tritle led the choir and orchestra at St. Ignatius Loyola, the […]