By Madeleine Brindley CARDIFF, UK — Welsh cancer charity Tenovus is planning to create a further 15 Sing for Life choirs throughout Wales. The first choir was set up in January 2010 as a research project to measure the health and psycho-social benefits of singing for cancer patients and their families. The charity now hopes […]
A Legacy of Excellence: Luther McCollum, 1936-2011
ORANGE, TX — Earnest Monroe McCollum former Choral Director at Lutcher Stark High School passed away after a short illness April 19, 2011. Residing in Huntsville, Texas, he was fortunate to have an idea of his remaining time with us, and arranged his “own living memorial service”, by filling the last six weeks of his […]
Join the Global Sing for Peace with KarlJenkins and René Clausen
On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a special concert will bepresented in commemoration and remembrance featuring the music of Karl Jenkinsand René Clausen. The performance by Distinguished Concerts International, New York at LincolnCenter will feature thecomposers themselves leading their special works of remembrance, advocating thehealing power of music. In coordination with this important […]
New Choral and Organ Releases from Paraclete Press Sacred Music
Presenting new choral and organ works from Paraclete Press! To order: 800-451-5006, ext. 309 or email: Paraclete Press – June 2011 Choral and Organ Releases Download All Audio 1 Sing, Ye Faithful Robert C. Lau $2.20 View the ScoreDownload Audio 2 Ye Servants of God David Halls $3.10 View the ScoreDownload Audio […]
YouTube Video of Magnificat by Beth Anderson Available for Viewing
A YouTube video of the World Premiere of Beth Anderson’s Magnificat for SATB choir and organ is now available for viewing at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1fad53Ak44. The performance was given on June 26, as part of a special Evensong service at St. John’sEpiscopal Church in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York. Performers were St. John’sChoir, with Cryder Bankes, […]
Katie Lewis Joins ACDA National Staff
The American Choral Directors Association is pleased announce that Katie Lewis has joined the staff in the National Office as the new National Sales Manager. In this role Katie is responsible for advertising sales and image marketing through the Choral Journal, the ACDA website, ChoralNet, and other venues. Katie Lewis brings her marketing acumen […]