PRESS RELEASE (August 17, 2011) Young Naperville Singers (Naperville, IL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Carey as the choir’s first composer in residence. Young Naperville Singers comprises seven ensembles totaling over 320 singers grades 1-12, under the direction of artistic director Angie Johnson and ensemble directors Anne Kasprzak, Jennifer Helwig, Ryan Henry, […]
Jenny Bent starts at Sonoma State, CA
With 10 years of teaching already under her belt, Sonoma State University’s new Director of Choral Activities, Jenny Bent, has plenty of real-life experience to share with the next generation of music teachers. “I can tell them how to prepare for more practical things,” Bent said, while sipping mint tea at a cafe. “How do […]
Minnesota ACDA honors Jane Fox
The American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota (MN-ACDA) recently presented Jane Fox of Chaska, with an ACE (Advocate for Choral Excellence) Award at its Summer Dialogue banquet held at the Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake. Fox was one of six individuals selected from around the state who have made a significant difference in the […]
Gramophone Classical Music Awards nominees
Gramophone magazine has announced the nominees for its Gramophone Awards 2011. Here are the nominations which include choral groups: Choral category BBC Symphony Chorus & Orchestra (Sir Andrew Davis): Delius, Appalachia Hallé Choir & Orchestra (Sir Mark Elder): Elgar, The Kingdom Netherlands Radio Choir (Celso Antunes): James Macmillan, Visitatio Sepuchri DVD Performance category Chorus and […]
Elgin IL Children’s Chorus appoints new ED
The Elgin Children’s Chorus Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Boelter as the new Executive Director for the Chorus, effective July 25, 2011, as they begin celebrating their 26th year of teaching life through song!! Mrs. Boelter has served on the Board of Directors for the past nine years, and […]
New Nebraska children’s choir
GRAND ISLAND — Starting this fall, 150 young voices are hoping to wow audiences from Nebraska to New York City. A new musical group, called the Great Plains Children’s Chorus (GPCC), was started this summer by Centennial High School graduate, David Shack. Shack is currently the director of choirs at Northwest High School in Grand […]