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 […]
ACDA International Conductors Exchange Program applications open
Applications for the 2012 American Choral Directors Association International Conductors Exchange Program are now beiung accepted. Interested parties may access the online application by joining the ACDA International Conductors Exchange Program community on ChoralNet (https://choralnet.org/view/280632). The ICEP, under the overall direction of James Feiszli, will provide the auspices under which U.S. conductors will interact […]
Six hundred men find their voices
Katherine Feeney BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — What could be so special about 'male voice' that warrants three days of celebration and over $25,000 in public funding? Plenty, according to organisers of the Pemulwuy Male Voice Festival, which is set to launch 600 Australian voices from 16 choirs into song across three days this month. Because, […]
Titanic Requiem – 100th. annviversary April 15, 2012
Good Day, A newly published work from A Tempo: “Titanic Requiem” commemorates the sinking of the Titanic exactly 99 years ago today. It anticipates memorial celebrations around the world a year from now, April 15, 2012. This work was written on commission by Project Renaissance (Ormstown, Quebec) in 1992, on the occasion of the 80th. […]
PA Premier of Lux Aeterna for Chorus and Chamber Orchestra by Grammy-Award winner Robert Shafer
The Saint George’s Chorale (a semi-professional chorus of 85 voices) and Orchestra performed Lux Aeterna by Robert Shafer. The work is scored for large chorus, chamber orchestra, orgran, incidental soloists from the choir, and a dramatic soprano. The piece is challenging, yet accessible. I know that composer would like to hear from those interested in […]