By Tom Bateman   LONDON, UK — A group of 30 men and women, many recovering from serious and life-threatening addiction to drugs and alcohol, stand in a semi-circle – the stress drawn from their conditions visible on some of their faces.And then, in unison, they begin to sing.     “If I had the wings […]

By Travis Leffew   LEXINGTON, KY — UK isn’t just home to a winning basketball team, but also a nationally respected choir.     In recent years the UK Men’s Chorus has found its place on the map in the choral world. Director Jeff Johnson holds his team to the highest standard. “The UK men’s basketball […]

By Janelle Gelfand CINNCINNATI — The official poster of the 2012 World Choir Games, designed by award-winning illustrator and Cincinnati native C.F. Payne, and the champions trophy, created by The Rookwood Pottery Co., were unveiled today at the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Annual Meeting at Duke Energy Convention Center. Payne, whose illustrations have […]

The ChoralNet CCMC Composer of the Month for February 2012 is Michael McGlynn.   Read the full article here: https://choralnet.org/view/307227   This month’s installment is a dialogue with the composer, complete with videos of some of his most popular works.  Come share in this unique and in-depth look at one of the leading composers of our […]

LINCOLN, NE — In his 37 years as choral director at Nebraska Wesleyan University, William Wyman has experienced countless special opportunities.  But one recent experience has topped Wyman’s list.  “By far this was the most profound 24 hours spent with the choir,” he said.  Last month, the University Choir traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for an […]

By Pat Sutphin   CARBONDALE, IL — At 7:30 a.m., the music begins.  For Monica Bertrand, a senior from St. Charles studying music education, the last note does not hit until well after the sun sets.  Bertrand begins each day by assisting Carlyn Zimmermann, choir director of Carbondale Community High School. Bertrand said she is not […]