FRANKSTON, AUSTRALIA — IF you’ve been looking for an excuse to belt out a few tunes, City Life’s Heartsong singing group may be a fun option. Singing leader Cherie Baxter said the group could benefit people’s wellbeing as well as their singing skills. “There is nothing quite like singing in a group. It […]
Magnificat (four-part women’s choir & harp)
There is a new setting of the Magnificat, by Richard Toensing, for four-part women’s choir and harp. It is a unique blend of the Christian East and West traditions and a wonderful alternative to Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Listen to the Magnificat, performed by In Mulieribus, http://www.inmulieribus.org. Magnificat, Richard Toensing, Part 1, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSWlz4vfvpU Magnificat, Richard Toensing, Part 2, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLSf9PPGsQ8 From […]
Only Men Aloud get their own TV series
THEY won the hearts of the nation when they were voted Britain’s favourite choir on a reality TV programme. Now Only Men Aloud have landed their own prime-time series. And as well as showcasing the musical talents of the Cardiff-based choir, it sounds like it includes plenty of capers too. “I wanted […]
New Year Blessing release
Wayland Rogers is happy to announce the publication of his “New Year Blessing” by Boosey and Hawkes. CME Holiday Lights Series: Holiday Lights Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes SATB Composer: Wayland Rogers Based on an Irish blessing, this one-minute work may be performed in a variety of ways: SATB, as a solo, with […]
Exuberant choral music prof’s baton quiet
By KYLE MUNSON • November 7, 2010 Cedar Rapids, Ia. — Coe College senior Janet Stone’s mellifluous soprano rang out Thursday with the aria “Ah! I Want to Live” from Charles Gounod’s 19th century French opera version of “Romeo and Juliet.” The song’s youthful joy belies how we all know Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy ends: the […]
“Noël Nouvelet”/”The First Noël” medley/fantasy
Now available from Ken Malucelli via Prince/SF Publications, ASCAP: “Noël Nouvelet”/”The First Noël” medley/fantasy. Melodies intertwine; multiple tempo and key changes. Challenging. Available in several formats: SATB a cappella SATB + piano four hands (being premiered by P-S-F-S in Bay Area concerts, Dec 3-5, 2010) SATB + piano foiur hands + French horn SATB […]