Boniface Mganga, founder and director of the Muungano National Choir of Kenya, died July 4th, 2011 after injuries suffered in a car accident. He was a leading figure in African choral music, with many arrangements published by earthsongs, and an acclaimed recording of Missa Luba on the Philips label. Active also in politics in Kenya, […]
Matthew takes final bow with Bath Choral Society
BATH, UK — Bath conductor Matthew Bale announced at the end of last year that he was conducting his last Messiah concert for Bath Choral Society. This month sees him conducting his final concert with the choir following 23 very successful years. Matthew’s final concert will be in Bath Abbey on Saturday and will include […]
Choir Director Named Claes Nobel Educator Of Distinction
ROSENBERG, TX — The National Society of High School Scholars has named Terry High School choir director Rhonda Klutts as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. Student members of NSHSS have the opportunity to nominate the educator who made the most significant contribution to their academic career. The Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award recognizes […]
An Irish Blessing (SSA)
"May the road rise to meet you…" Charming, not too challenging setting. for SSA by composer Dwight Stone. Verse 1 in English, middle section in Irish (includes IPA); and closing with the English verse, slightly altered (+ coda). Available in .pdf format. Licensing according to choir size, etc. http://pegasuspacificmusic.com/stonecatchoralsec.html
Opportunity to be part of an André Thomas Commission
Chorus America is delighted to announce that Dr. André Thomas is generously donating a new composition to support Chorus America. We are forming a consortium of choruses to contribute toward the purchase of this commission and then share the commission (and printed dedication) equally. This will be a 3-4 minute, SATB piece, unaccompanied, based on a text of Dr. […]
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner conducts Mormon Tabernacle Choir encore
By Gerry Avant WASHINGTON, DC — Mormon Tabernacle Choir director Mack Wilberg paid a visit this morning to U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., to give him some advice. By the senator’s own admission, he needed to hear what Wilberg had to say and, more important, observe the music director in action. The advice and […]