By Sharon Sheridan MORRISTOWN, NJ — On Monday, Morristown organist Darryl Roland will become one of the first two Americans to receive a top music award from the Guild of Church Musicians in London. Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams will present Roland, music director at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on South Street, with an honorary fellowship diploma during an Evensong at […]
Composer Community Open House
Conductors, You are invited to a ChoralNet Community virtual open house. The Composers of Choral Music Community(CCMC) requests your presence. We would like you to share in our discussions about the process of creating and performing new music. Over 260 living composers are members. It is my goal as editor of the community to […]
Playlist for Great Sacred Music for Sunday, January 15, 2012
Great Sacred Music airs every Sunday at 8 a.m. eastern and features 3 hours of sacred choral and organ music. 89.7 fm in central North Carolina and online at http://theclassicalstation.org Rob Kennedy Great Sacred Music Host ============================================================================== 08:00:20 Felix Mendelssohn: O beata et benedicta Chamber Choir of Europe, Nicol Matt 08:04:35 Olivier Messiaen: Adoro […]
Choir Members Corral Thief
A convicted felon who snatched a purse during a choir practice Wednesday night at a Labadieville church was caught by choir members who chased him outside, the Assumption Sheriff’s Office said. Police say Lee J. Barrient Jr., 45, 221 Ferry Road, Bourg, walked into St. Philomena Catholic Church on La. 1 about 7 p.m. and […]
“A Cloud Lies Heavy” (TTBB) A cappella, adult choirs
“A Cloud Lies Heavy,” recently revised to significantly improve singability, is now available (and temporarily FREE) under the TTBB tab on: www.choralmelodies.com This piece is dedicated to all of those who struggle with memory problems from whatever cause, and the people who love them. Not cheery, but moving; maybe a one- or two-hankie piece. For […]
International Festival of the Aegean receives honorary award from the Union of Greek Theatre and Music Critics
Athens, December 12, 2011 – The International Festival of the Aegean received on December 12, 2011, an honorary distinction award as the “best cultural organization operating in the wider region of Greece in 2011” conferred by the Award Committee […]