Magen Solomon doesn’t think it’s all that tricky. “I really feel everybody can sing,” said Solomon, who’s already making harmonious sounds with the Stockton Chorale. “A choral group is a perfect example of how the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You can take someone who’s not very experienced and do […]
Looking for a fun Introit for Oct. 3, St. Francis’ Day (Blessing of the Animals)?
Go here to hear Clare Shore’s Tropical Blessing for SAB and handbells (c. 50 seconds): http://www.clareshore.com/LRoom.htm The words are by the composer: Praise God, the Father, our Creator!/Bless all of us, He is our maker!/ Bless paw and hoof, burrow and roost;/Bless equine, bovine, canine, feline, Osprey, egret, woodpecker, Little Blue;/Bless Spot and Puff and Grandma, […]
New composed music waiting a good recording
Dear friends, here you have two pieces may be interesting for your repertory. As I am doing a promotion, I’ll provide all materials for free if interested in programming for your concerts DANZA PRIMA. Symphonic piece for Symphonic Orchestra, Tenor soloist and choirs. 20 min. here is a 3 last minutes videoclip of the piece. […]
THE KISS
For Your Ladies. “The Kiss” (SSAA, Keyboard) Text by Sara Teasdale. Music by Tom Council. “the girls loved singing it and our audience loved hearing it” (Catherine Glaser-Climie, “Cantare” Canada) ALLIANCE MUSIC PUBLICATIONS Listen : THE KISS
Choral Society has new artistic director
The San Clemente Choral Society has appointed composer and conductor Stephen Sturk as its new artistic director. Sturk also is the director of music at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Temecula and composer in residence at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in San Diego. He also is co-founder and director of Cappella Gloriana, […]
Norman Scribner Announces Retirement as Choral Arts’ Artistic Director
After 45 years, Choral Arts’ Founder and Artistic Director, Norman Scribner, has announced his retirement which will take effect on August 31, 2012. The organization will now embark on the search for a new artistic director who will take the helm of one of the nations preeminent symphonic choruses for the 2012-2013 Season.