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 […]
Vocal Jazz Educators Group on Facebook
If you have an interest in vocal jazz, a new group started last Friday on Facebook that already has over 400 members including many of the world’s top performers (New York Voices, Manhattan Transfer, Real Group, Idea of North, Swingle Singers) as well as many of the most experienced educators and arrangers. Discussions regarding repertoire, […]
Alleluia! for a capella SATB chorus
This is a new work of mine premiered May 12, 2011 at the San Francisco Conservatory. I would be interested in your thoughts and honest opinions. I know that there are many settings of Alleluia out there and so I am interested in knowing, from a choral conductors standpoint, if this piece has general appeal, […]
May 24 Dedicated as ‘UH Chorale Day’ in Houston
On the eve of its second international performance, the University of Houston’s Moores Concert Chorale has been recognized by Houston Mayor Annise Parker. Parker proclaimed May 24 as UH Chorale Day in Houston. On this day, the chorale will deliver a free send-off concert before it departs for France to participate in esteemed competition Floriège […]