JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia—Over the past six years, the Seranata Children’s Choir has been entertaining the Filipino community here with their upbeat and nostalgic music. The children of Filipino migrant workers performed their 6th concert this year on Feb. 10 to a full-house audience at the American International School of Jeddah. As in its past concerts, […]
Linn-Benton Choir invited to Olympics
By Tyler Hansen ALBANY — In retrospect, James Reddan should never have asked the question. The director of choral activities at Linn-Benton Community College informed members of the school’s chamber choir that they had been selected to perform in the ceremonies leading up to the Summer Olympics in London in 2012. Reddan wanted to know […]
Two new releases by Ivo Antognini: I AM THE ROSE OF SHARON and AVE MARIA
Alliance Music Publications, Inc. has just released two new challenging works by award-winning Swiss composer Ivo Antognini. “I am the Rose of Sharon” (SSAATTBB a cappella) – YouTube – Santa Fe Desert Chorale (dir. Joshua Habermann) “Ave Maria” (SSATTB a cappella) – YouTube – Cantus Firmus Surselva (dir. Clau Scherrer) […]
Kurt Erickson (Composer) Featured Piece: May The Lord Bless You & Keep You – SATB a cappella
Greetings Choral & Vocal friends, Hope this finds you all well and healthy. (I write after fighting off assorted colds and flu bugs for most of the winter: Worst. Cold Season. Ever.) This month’s featured piece is my May The Lord Bless You And Keep You – a short, 2-minute SATB a cappella […]
DEBORAH BERMAN APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S CHORUS
Deborah Berman, a highly regarded veteran arts administrator with extensive experience on both coasts, has been appointed Executive Director of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) following a nationwide search, it was announced by LACC Board Chair David Scheidemantle. Ms. Berman has been serving as Interim Executive Director since December 1, 2010, and assumes her new […]
The Windward Choral Society Builds Community Through Song | Hawaii Public Radio
The Windward Choral Society, a 90-voice chorus in Hawaii, is featured on Hawaii Public Radio: http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/content/windward-choral-society-builds-community-through-song