By Patience Bambalele DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA — Phelelani Mnomiya and Qinisela Sibisi have contributed greatly to the growth of choral music. Ali Mpofu of Ukhamba Productions, the brains behind the Sing Africa Sing concept, says it is important to honour outstanding choral music talent such as composers, musicians and legends. “We honour them because they […]
Profile: Jan Allen, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, NJ
By Emily Everson SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — In a little over three weeks, the 56 cast members of this year’s Repertory Theater production of “Anything Goes” will sing music penned by Cole Porter and taught by SPFHS Choral Director, Jan Allen. Although Allen has only two Rep Theater productions under her belt, she has spent 11 […]
Vienna Boys Choir Backs Integration Through Music
VIENNA — Immigrant children in Austria are being given singing lessons organised by the Vienna Boys choir as part of a project to encourage integration through music. The idea that started as a pilot scheme three years ago has now grown so popular that more than 600 children across the capital Vienna are now getting free […]
VIRGO MATER REGINA (2012)
VIRGO MATER REGINA is a 4-part sacred choral work appropriate for high school, college, and community choirs. Based on a new Latin text from poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, the piece explores three roles of Maria as Virgin, Mother, and Queen of Heaven. Available for SATB and TTBB. For more information, contact MP3 […]
What’s on Great Sacred Music, Sunday, March 4, 2012
Great Sacred Music airs every Sunday from 8-11 a.m. eastern on 89.7 FM in Central North Carolina and online at http://theclassicalstation.org with your host Rob Kennedy —————————————– 08:00:20 Louis Vierne: Berceuse ~ 24 Pieces en style libre Peter Hurford, organ 08:05:46 Dominique Phinot: Confitebor tibi, Domine The Brabant Ensemble, Stephen Rice 08:13:55 Johannes […]
“To God All Praise and Glory” from GIA and Bob Moore
A contemporary setting of the classic Schutz text, set for SAB (optional solo) choir and piano. For more information: To God All Praise and Glory bobmooremusic.com