THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE – Programming ideas by Judith Clurman I am so pleased and proud to edit my two choral series for Hal Leonard – a general series and one called Rejoice: Honoring the Jewish Spirit. Here is a list of a few suggestions for December programming. All the publications (and many more) are […]
2023 NDSU Edwin Fissinger Choral Composition Competition
Edwin Fissinger Choral Composition Prizes NDSU Challey School of Music honors the legacy and traditions of noted choral composer and long-time NDSU choral conductor Edwin Fissinger with its annual choral composition competition. Categories • Emerging Composers – 30 years of age and under • Professional Composers – over 30 years of age Guidelines Entries should […]
Voices Boston chorus performs with White Snake Projects in New Opera MONKEY 9/22-24
Activist Opera Company, White Snake Projects, Presents World Premiere of MONKEY: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable Sep 22-24, 2023 Fourth Collaboration by Composer Jorge Sosa + Creator/Librettist Cerise Lim Jacobs Original, Life-Sized Bunraku Puppetry by the Chicago Puppet Studio BOSTON, MA (For Release 07.19.23) — Celebrated for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera, activist opera […]
“Hug a Tree and Kiss a Sparrow: Loving Mother Earth” by Ian Good | SATB and djembe
This timely and accessible work with a heartfelt text by poet Kim Baker reflects on the effects of climate change on the earth and claims “love will save us” in the triumphant conclusion. The “hoo” of the owl is woven throughout as an accompaniment and response. Fun syncopations, a djembe part, and even body percussion […]
2023-2024 Season: Sing with Essential Voices USA @ Carnegie Hall & in other concerts in Manhattan & Brooklyn
2023-2024 Season: Sing with Essential Voices USA at Carnegie Hall & in other concerts in Manhattan & Brooklyn Essential Voices USA, under the direction of Judith Clurman, is looking for experienced volunteer singers for their holiday programs at Carnegie Hall (with the NY Pops) and at St. Malachy’s Church (The Actor’s Chapel) in Manhattan; their […]
New Recording TTBB
Dear Directors: Clearing out some old cassettes tapes, I found another and older recording of my “Ah, My lovely Shepherdess” that was published by Colla Voce Music several years ago. It is still available. The recording was made by the TTBB choir of South Garland High School. Stan McGill was the director at that time. […]