Thom Lynch has been appointed executive director of the renowned Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), it was announced by Board Chair John J. Duran. He assumed the post on January 18, 2011. Mr. Lynch replaces outgoing director Hywel Sims, who departs after six years of exceptional service. “Thom’s extraordinary leadership skills, vision […]
National Children’s Chorus premieres FAR AWAY by Sage Lewis at The Broad Stage
Far Away world premiere – Building Digital Bridges music by Sage Lewis, conducted by Luke McEndarfer The Broad Stage, Santa Monica Last weekend, the Obama administration quietly eased travel restrictions to Cuba. In addition to boosting the amount of money that can be given, it will be easier for educational and religious organizations […]
Can you design a Choir Games mascot?
By Lauren Bishop CINCINNATI — You can probably rattle off the names of mascots for any number of major sports teams without having to think too much about it. But how about mascots for the big events like the Olympics? The World Cup? The Paralympics? You might not realize it, but most major international events […]
As conductor and Academy Prep co-founder, Robert Anders left his mark
By Andrew Meacham ST. PETERSBURG — Days, perhaps weeks, before a concert by his choral group, director Robert Anders found a way to slip into the venue and take a seat in the back. He imagined the Alumni Singers, the group he led for 30 years, performing African-American spirituals and a variety of other songs […]
Distinguished Choral Leadership Award
The Terra Community College Choral Society is soliciting nominations for the Distinguished Choral Leadership Award. The award is presented each spring to a person who has served as an influence and helped promote choral singing in Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca counties. Past recipients have included choir directors of high schools, churches, community music […]
Pike County Choral Society gets new artistic director
MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Choral Society has named Charles David Osborne as its next artistic director. Osborne brings to the Choral Society a wealth of international experience as a conductor, performer and composer. A native of Suffern, N.Y., Osborne attended the Hartt College of Music, where he was assistant to the director of […]