Dear Fellow Listers: For those of you who are composers, or at least know of a composer who might be interested, I heard a local poet read his poem “The Mouse’s Christmas” – a take off on “The Night Before Christmas”. It’s a terrific poem, and if you’d like me to put you in touch […]
PSALM by Richard Wilbur, SATB 2:10
From Richard Wilbur’s recent book of poems, Anterooms, this brief fifteen line poem is memorable. Medium difficulty. Used by permission of the author, with whom I enjoy a personal acquaintance. All my works are written into Sibelius, so professional scores are available. Please have a look at my other available choral works on […]
Middlesbrough’s Apollo Male Voice Choir marks 125 years
Middlesbrough, UK — In the 1830s a group of Welshman moved to Middlesbrough to work as ironmakers when the industry was expanding. When two of the workers were killed in an accident at work, the group of Welshmen performed a concert for the widows and orphans of those killed to raise money for them. […]
Homeless Choir Inspires Voices Of Love
By Ashley Talley CHARLOTTE, NC — Voices of Love is one of many gospel choirs in our region. But what makes this choir unusual is that most of its members are homeless or working their way out of homelessness. Each rehearsal of Voices of Love begins with a prayer. A piano sits in one […]
Santerre leaving Nashua after 14 years
By Cameron Kittle NASHUA, NH — Sitting in her office at Nashua High School South, music director Sophia Santerre couldn’t hide a wide smile as one of her close friends and colleagues gushed about her career. “I’ve never worked with a music teacher as energetic, qualified, full of life, dedicated to the kids, and […]
Unbelievable Deals on Unique Choral Items and Experiences
Do you want Rollo Dilworth to do a workshop with your chorus? The bidding starts at $400. Love one of Morten Lauridsen’s pieces? Have him handwrite and autograph the first page for you. Need new sheet music? Find gift certificates to music publishers at discounted prices. Chorus America’s online auction has all this and […]