By Sarah Boesveld OTTAWA, ON — Put your child in Uwe Lieflander’s choir and he’ll hold her hand, fix her posture and dig his fingers under her ribcage to show her how to breathe. The Ottawa choir director may also lift her off the ground in a game of tag, which they’ll play with other […]
Poet and Composer Collaborate on Avant Garde Song Cycle
“Whispers of Arias”, Volume 1 & 2 Sound collages, songs as stories, songs as films…from the opening doorbell on the first track of Stephen Mead’s “Whispers of Arias” , Volume One, the listener is invited to enter no ordinary musical experience. Instead, drawing on classical, folk, and alternative traditions, these songs owe more to […]
Dr. André J. Thomas to drop in today on THE MAESTRO SERIES on BlogTalk Radio
Don’t miss this interview with one of the world’s greatest conductors, today at 12 Noon! CLICK HERE
Death of Boniface Mganga
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 […]