By Yulia Bentia KIEV, UKRAINE — The National Philharmonic Society of Ukraine hosts a concert dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Shchedryk Children’s Choir, which has no analogues in Ukraine, and maybe in the whole world. The choir may be called children’s only according to the age of its members, because the rest […]
It’s not your normal ‘Messiah’
By Scott Tady PITTSBURGH — Holiday tradition gets thrown for a loop in a re-imagined version of Handel’s “Messiah” making its world premiere next weekend at Heinz Hall. This “Messiah” gets theatrical and goes time-tripping. Dazzling lights will illuminate fully costumed members of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh acting out allegorical scenes set in non-linear […]
University of Nevada, Reno welcomes new choral conductor
By Nonie Wainwright RENO — The University of Nevada, Reno Department of Music announces the addition of Paul Torkelson, an esteemed choral conductor and educator, to the University faculty this fall. Torkelson will serve as the director of choral activities, conduct the symphonic choir and chamber chorale, and teach choral methods and conducting. Torkelson, who […]
National Endowment fot the Arts Launches New Task Force
THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES A NEW FEDERAL INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO PROMOTE RESEARCH ON THE ARTS AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Education Department are among 13 federal agencies and departments seeking to advance research on the arts and well-being across the lifespan The National […]
Church Creates First Virtual Christmas Choir
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Going to church to rehearse Christmas Carols or the latest Christmas tunes has become a routine part of the Christmas season. Those unable to physically make it to rehearsal usually miss out, but this year a New Jersey-based church is making it possible for anyone with a computer to be part of […]
Play List for Great Sacred Music, Sunday, December 4, 2011
Here's the play list for Great Sacred Music for Sunday, December 4, 2011. One of the reasons I post this play list is so that you can share it with your choral conducting students. I hope it is helpful. Feedback and suggestions always appreciated. Email is "" The show airs Sunday mornings from 8-11 eastern […]