ISTANBUL — One choir in Bosnia defies the very notions of hatred, racism and discrimination, being the voice of three nations whose sons and daughters were shooting at each other just 18 years ago. The terror of the Bosnian war is still alive on the streets of Bosnia and Herzegovina, filled with poignant images of […]
Christmas Music – Once in Royal David’s City – SATB ‘a cappella’ (Philip Stopford)
Available now at http://www.ecclesium.co.uk/ordermusic/ordermusic.html the traditional Once in Royal David’s City set for ‘a cappella’ SATB choir, arranged by Philip Stopford. Who needs the organ! All four verses are harmonised differently – what a way to start your Christmas Concert or Carol Service! See video performance here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPPioazDzkc Also, newly released by Hal Leonard http://www.halleonard.com/search/search.do?subsiteid=1&keywords=stopford I saw […]
MacMillan’s “Alpha and Omega” premieres with Chicago’s SDG
By Lawrence A. Johnson The performance of Bach’s epic St. Matthew Passion last month was the first local fruit of Soli Deo Gloria, the Glen Ellyn-based organization founded by conductor John Nelson to commission and promote sacred music. Soli Deo Gloria is following up with an event more concise yet equally noteworthy with […]
Introit
A new Introit, hot off the presses on June 13: Awaken and Rejoice! – free download. www.stevekloser.com
New music for Christmas
Composer John Satllsmith has created a lively Christmas anthem (SATB, a cappella) evocative of early spirituals, telling the Christmas story and inviting the children to come to the manger to see the newborn Jesus for themselves. Suitable for high school, college, church and civic chorus. You may see a sample score for this and other Christmas […]
In harmony: Marketing students, community choir join forces
By Kevin Parks CLINTONVILLE, OH — Earlier this year, Terry Swanger was elected public relations chairwoman for the Clintonville Community Choir. “And had no clue how to write a press release,” Swanger admitted, “no clue who to send it to or how to get our name out.” Swanger’s daughter-in-law suggested contacting the marketing department at […]