LEWES, W SUSSEX, UK — A NEW choral experience is on offer with the launch in Ripe Church, near Lewes, of the Ripe Chorus, conducted by Ignacio Jarquin. Jarquin comes from Mexico. He has conducted the Orchestra and Choir of Radio Netherlands, Paris Symphonic Orchestra, Spanish National Symphony Orchestra, Cairo Opera Orchestra and Choir and […]
Choral Arts 2011, A Panel Discussion and Cocktail Reception, April 9
Choral Arts New England announces Choral Arts 2011: Identity, Inspiration, Innovation A Panel Discussion and Cocktail Reception April 9, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Wellesley College Club, Wellesley, Mass. with Richard Coffey, Founder and Artistic Director of CONCORA, Music Director of the Hartford Chorale Nick Page, Founder and Artistic Director of the Mystic Chorale Jody Hill Simpson, Founder […]
Chorus America’s New Advocacy Guide – Makes the Case for School Choirs
For Immediate Release Contact: Robin L. Perry 202.331.7577 x243 Chorus America’s New Advocacy Guide Makes the Case for School Choirs March 7, 2011, Washington, DC— Chorus America has released a comprehensive advocacy guide that makes a compelling case for the value of participating in school choir programs. Making the Case for Your […]
First international choir festival in Viet Nam
HANOI — By the end of February, 37 choirs from eight countries have registered for the festival, including seven choirs from Vietnam. The remaining 30 choirs are from Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong (China), Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Estonia. The seven Vietnamese choirs consist of the Sol Art children’s choir, the choir of Hanoian […]
Whine and cheese: the Complaints Choir is coming to Toronto
By Chris Dupuis The Complaints Choir does more than give us a forum for griping—it encourages love and understanding. Togetherness, 21st century style. An increasing number of artists are using flash mobs as vehicles for dissecting social interaction—a kind of art-fuelled science experiment. In 2005, the Helsinki-based couple Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen and Tellervo Kalleinen began a […]
Compassionate choir continues to give to Haiti
By Stephanie Guerilus Compassion in Action New Jersey, a community choir of more than 50, will be singing at a March 3 benefit for the children of Haiti and Africa. It will take place at the Enterprise Center, 3331 Route 38, Mt. Laurel, N.J. The Rev. M.K. Baxter, pastor of the Cathedral of Love Community […]