By Mike Donoghue James G. Chapman, retired University of Vermont Choral Union conductor and longtime music professor, has died. He was 83. Chapman of Underhill had been in failing health and died Tuesday morning at the Vermont Respite House in Williston, UVM music professor David Neiweem said. In 1968, Chapman was the founder and director […]
And the Oscar goes to . . . PS 22!
By SABRINA FORD and IKIMULISA LIVINGSTON Members of a Staten Island fifth-grade chorus that has earned widespread acclaim for its heartfelt renditions of popular hits are getting the reward of a lifetime — they’ll be singing at the Oscars this winter. The kids of the PS 22 Chorus got the stunning news Thursday night from […]
Sri Lanka witnesses the largest Tamil music choir ever
BATTICALOA, SRI LANKA — History was created in Sri Lanka as 21,000 singers gathered together to sing the ‘Thevaram’, the richest Tamil devotional poetry sung over centuries. The event was organized by several hundred youth volunteers of the Art of Living in Sri Lanka. The grand event was attended by Art of Living founder, Sri […]
2012 World Choir Games: Statement from INTERKULTUR president regarding P&G sponsorship
POHLHEIM, GERMANY – Günter Titsch, president of INTERKULTUR and the World Choir Games, issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the Procter & Gamble Company has agreed to become the first Official Presenting Sponsor for the 2012 World Choir Games, to be held in Cincinnati USA from July 4-14, 2012. “We are delighted to […]
University of Texas choral conductor Morris Beachy dies
Baritone and founder of 9 choral ensembles passes away at age 82 By Michael Barnes AUSTIN, TX — Morris Beachy, who developed the University of Texas choral program and conducted several Austin civic choirs, died in his sleep Sunday from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was 82. Beachy performed as a baritone soloist in operas, […]
Essential Voices USA, conducted by Judith Clurman, performs “Mr. President” on National Public Radio
On October 26, 2004, conductor Judith Clurman directed a unique “Presidential” program at the Library of Congress with an ensemble, the Election Singers. The concert included traditional election songs, songs from musical shows about our leaders, and the world premiere of the cycle Mr. President, a collection of short works that Judith commissioned from her […]