Meg Papadolias was determined to make Thursday night all about the kids. As the longtime director of West Aurora High School’s prestigious choral program, she’s unleashed the talents of thousands of students over the years, at the same time awakening in them a passion for music literacy that has changed lives for the better. To […]
Choir remembers the day a member stepped into Paul Robeson’s shoes
by Sion Morgan ABERDARE, WALES, UK — A CHOIR has marked the 50th anniversary of its most famous concert when an Welsh amateur stepped into the shoes of one of the world’s great performers. Cwmbach Choir, of Aberdare, had been due to sing with world renowned singer, actor and leading civil-rights activist Paul Robeson at […]
The creeping choral rock of Scala & Kolacny Brothers
By Ricardo Baca There’s something deeply moving — disturbing, even — about the recordings of the performers known as Scala & Kolacny Brothers. The ensemble is built around a Belgian girls choir that takes on contemporary rock standards with a straight-faced, postmodern ferocity that catches listeners unaware. If you thought you knew Radiohead — or […]
‘WHAT LOVE IS’: Beaumont Choir Backs Foreigner in Cabazon
By Guy McCarthy Members of the Beaumont High School Choir appeared Friday night with pop-rock icons Foreigner in the ballroom at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. Choir members and band boosters sold CDs and raffle tickets to raise money for charity. Foreigner’s stage manager said the group in turn would donate $1,000 to Beaumont High […]
MO High School Teacher MaryRuth Boone Honored
DEXTER, Mo. – For nearly 30 years there has been friendship, fun times, achievements, and dedication within the Dexter High School Choirs. And now, as she prepares to step down and retire after a highly successful career, MaryRuth Boone’s students have something they would like to say to the DHS choral music director: “Thank you.” […]
The First Inter-District Choral Exchange Program
PLAINVILLE, CT — Students from Berlin, Bristol and Plainville participated in the first Inter-District Choral Exchange Program on Friday, April 8. One hundred middle school students raised their voices for a special collaborative inter-district festival. Under the direction of Corinne Terlecky from McGee Middle School in Berlin, members of the Sound Express were excited to […]