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 […]
Awards for two British Columbia music-makers
By Barb Brouwer SALMON ARM, BC — Two mainstays of the Salmon Arm music scene were given much-deserved recognition on the weekend. Tom Brighouse and Jim Johnston received awards from the BC Choral Federation – Brighouse the Herbert Kent Award for long-term participation in choirs and choral singing, and Johnston, the Joyce O. Maguire Award […]
Scotty McCreery invites HS choral director to ‘American Idol’ shows
GARNER, NC — Garner native Scotty McCreery will find out this week if he is the next American Idol. His special guest in the audience will be Meredith Clayton, his choral director at Garner Magnet High School. Clayton has taught Scotty since the 9th grade. “He didn’t try to be different, but we knew from […]
Perusal scores available: Missa Brevis Incheon
For university/professional choirs looking for a challenging and interesting piece for next season, please contact me for a perusal copy of my Missa Brevis Incheon, a concert missa commissioned by the world renowned Incheon City Chorale, Dr. Hak-won Yoon, artistic director. This a.c. SATB/div piece is about seventeen minutes long. It was successfully premiered in […]
Paranjoti: Kyrie Eleison
If you are looking for something REALLY stunning, try Victor Paranjoti’s Kyrie Eleison. Strictly using the notes of the Purvikaliani Raga of the Carnatic (south Indian) style of music, but with 8 part harmony using only those notes, the harmony is among the most fascinating yet acceptable you are likely to hear. The words, of […]