Taipei, Nov. 24 (CNA) American choral conductor Andre Thomas, who is revered for his work with spiritual and gospel music, will lead the Taipei Philharmonic Chamber Choir in a concert in Taipei Nov. 29. “I am thrilled about what I heard about the Taipei choir, how it has grown and developed. I am expecting a […]

Mr. B’ impacted the lives of many in music and more By PAT FRIDGEN, Echo Pilot GREENCASTLE, PA — Richard Besecker, long time vocal instructor in the Greencastle-Antrim School District, died Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the age of 77. Beloved by students who passed his way during a 34-year career, “Mr. B” is being mourned […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — WGBY will celebrate the living choral tradition of our area by showcasing up to 50 non-professional choral ensembles in the new 10-week TV series “Together in Song: A Celebration of Choral Music in Western New England.” “Together in Song” will premiere in the spring of 2011, and air on Saturday evenings. Each […]

We invite all graduates of the Arizona State University choral program, at all degree levels, to join our Facebook page: ASU (Arizona State University) Choral Alumni There is no better time to reconnect with old friends and new colleagues than now!   Tom Bookhout ASU DMA 1995 Camelback Bible Church

MAJOR £120,000 three-year arts project across North Wales is set to be unveiled by Welsh National Opera. Based in Wrexham, which in 2011 celebrates a Year of Culture, it will include a new opera inspired by Welsh Bible translator Bishop William Morgan. “This is the first time WNO has offered up such a focused plan […]

AFTER launching its name on a high note with a collaboration with American singer Robert Kelly, international invitations are pouring in for a Soweto choir. By Patience Bambalele SOWETO, S AFRICA — The Soweto Spiritual Singers performed their Sign Of A Victory at the Fifa World Cup Concert and wooed many local and international promoters. […]