Howard Meharg knows how to catch more than salmon when he has a fishing rod in his hands. Meharg, the conductor and music director of Chor Anno, went fishing last year with Tim Sharp and ended up with a commitment from the composer for a new piece of sacred music, which Meharg’s Vancouver-based choir will […]
Anthem of Anointment by William Harvey
New anthem (written in March 2011) for anointing altar or new members; for SATB choir and piano. Set to Psalm 45 vs. 7. Hear the anthem on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihPeewcn6F8
Three Psalms for SATB Chorus, organ or orchestral accompaniment
THREE PSALMS (Psalm 121, Psalm 133, Psalm 150) is an 11-minute triptych for chorus and organ by Donald Sosin. Text in both Hebrew and English. Optional: Soprano soloist in Psalm 121, Baritone soloist in Psalm 150. The choral versions have been performed by a number of churches and synagogues in New England and suburban New […]
Scotland: Milngavie Choir now directed by Romanian Razvan Luculescu
MILNGAVIE Choir’s singers have started their new session after resting their vocal chords over the summer. They are full of anticipation and excited about being under the baton of their new conductor, professional musician Razvan Luculescu. Razvan (33) was born in Bucharest, where he studied piano and double bass at music high school and then […]
NYC Young People’s Chorus founder awarded MacArthur “genius grant”
(AP) CHICAGO — A Chicago skyscraper architect, a New York City children’s choir founder and a North Carolina scientist who studies how to prevent sports-related concussions are among the latest 22 recipients of the no-strings-attached MacArthur Foundation “genius grants.” The $500,000 fellowships for 2011 were announced Tuesday by the Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. […]
Presbyterian Musicians Appoint McConnell
LOUISVILLE, KY — The Executive Board of Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) is pleased to announce the call and appointment of Dr. William McConnell as Executive Director. He begins his service to the organization and its members on January 1, 2012. He follows Alan Barthel, who is retiring from the organization after 11 years as […]