By Lawrence A. Johnson The performance of Bach’s epic St. Matthew Passion last month was the first local fruit of Soli Deo Gloria, the Glen Ellyn-based organization founded by conductor John Nelson to commission and promote sacred music. Soli Deo Gloria is following up with an event more concise yet equally noteworthy with […]
Introit
A new Introit, hot off the presses on June 13: Awaken and Rejoice! – free download. www.stevekloser.com
New music for Christmas
Composer John Satllsmith has created a lively Christmas anthem (SATB, a cappella) evocative of early spirituals, telling the Christmas story and inviting the children to come to the manger to see the newborn Jesus for themselves. Suitable for high school, college, church and civic chorus. You may see a sample score for this and other Christmas […]
In harmony: Marketing students, community choir join forces
By Kevin Parks CLINTONVILLE, OH — Earlier this year, Terry Swanger was elected public relations chairwoman for the Clintonville Community Choir. “And had no clue how to write a press release,” Swanger admitted, “no clue who to send it to or how to get our name out.” Swanger’s daughter-in-law suggested contacting the marketing department at […]
These will keep ’em laughing!
In a recent thread asking about effective funny choral pieces I mentioned a new set of six humorous “pie carols” (texts about pie using familiar carol tunes) which I recently published. There were a number of requests for perusal copies. So long as I’m sending them out, would anyone else like to see one? Sample: […]
Missouri Choral Directors Association Summer Conference
Planning on attending the Missouri Choral Directors Association Conference in Jefferson City? Then please take advantage of the early registration benefits, which close on Monday, June 20th. Visit www.moacda.org for more information in regard to headliners, honor choirs and sessions.