Esperanza, a CD of new choral and vocal works by Ted Vives will be available this Tuesday May 31 from the following websites and distributors: CDBaby iTunes Amazon MP3 Rhapsody Napster eMusic MOG Thumbplay Verizon Esperanza includes several new works for choir as well as 2 song cycles for soprano, trombone(s), and piano. Many thanks […]
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES TWO GRANTS TO YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHORUS OF NEW YORK CITY
$60,000 Grant Will Support Radio Radiance™ and $38,000 Grant Supports YPC Partner Schools May 18, 2011—[New York, NY]—Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, today announced that the Young People’s Chorus of New York City™ (YPC) has been recommended for a grant doubling its support for the second phase of YPC’s […]
Uruguayan Armenian choir tours homeland
YEREVAN, ARMENIA – Upon the initiative of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) and the Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia, Grung Choir of AGBU Montevideo, Uruguay, gave two concerts in Armenia. The performances launched a series of concerts dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. Established in 1993, Grung Choir is […]
Interview with Richard Smallwood
Please check out this informative interview with legendary Gospel Music Virtuoso, Richard Smallwood I had on yesterday. We all have at some point used his “Total Praise” at the end of choral festivals, worship services and workshops. But, who knew that the song came out of a bad place. I think you all will really […]
Call for Presentations: Choirs Transforming Our World
The Yale Glee Club is pleased to announce Choirs Transforming Our World, a symposium organized in collaboration with the Conductors Without Borders network of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), the International Conductors Exchange Program of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), and the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. The International Conductors […]
Work for university/ceremonial occasions available – “For the Graduation”
A new work is now available from composer Carson Cooman especially intended for university and school choirs to use at ceremonial occasions (e.g., commencement, convocation, baccalaureate service, etc.) The composer has heard many comments from choral directors expressing difficulty finding appropriate secular repertoire for such occasions. A new commission from Harvard University has allowed for […]