Sister Sharon Ann Breden, CSJ Sister Sharon Breden passed away on April 21, 2011 after a brief illness. She was born in Alton, Illinois, June 29, 1945. Her loving parents Ralph and Antoinette Breden preceded her in death. Sr. Sharon is survived by her sister Dr. Mary Catherine Breden of Redondo Beach, an uncle, Rev. […]

Meg Papadolias was determined to make Thursday night all about the kids. As the longtime director of West Aurora High School’s prestigious choral program, she’s unleashed the talents of thousands of students over the years, at the same time awakening in them a passion for music literacy that has changed lives for the better. To […]

by Sion Morgan ABERDARE, WALES, UK — A CHOIR has marked the 50th anniversary of its most famous concert when an Welsh amateur stepped into the shoes of one of the world’s great performers. Cwmbach Choir, of Aberdare, had been due to sing with world renowned singer, actor and leading civil-rights activist Paul Robeson at […]

By Ricardo Baca There’s something deeply moving — disturbing, even — about the recordings of the performers known as Scala & Kolacny Brothers. The ensemble is built around a Belgian girls choir that takes on contemporary rock standards with a straight-faced, postmodern ferocity that catches listeners unaware. If you thought you knew Radiohead — or […]

By Guy McCarthy Members of the Beaumont High School Choir appeared Friday night with pop-rock icons Foreigner in the ballroom at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. Choir members and band boosters sold CDs and raffle tickets to raise money for charity. Foreigner’s stage manager said the group in turn would donate $1,000 to Beaumont High […]

DEXTER, Mo. – For nearly 30 years there has been friendship, fun times, achievements, and dedication within the Dexter High School Choirs. And now, as she prepares to step down and retire after a highly successful career, MaryRuth Boone’s students have something they would like to say to the DHS choral music director: “Thank you.” […]