The Patron of the HARMONIE FESTIVAL 2011 is the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Angela Merkel. From June 2 to 6, 2011, choirs and folklore groups with thousands of participants from throughout the world will be coming together again in Lindenholzhausen, the “smallest festival town in Germany”, where the sixth HARMONIE […]
Famed rock musician Todd Rundgren seeks choral groups for tour
Famed rock musician Todd Rundgren is seeking groups of 12 – 15 mixed voice singers to perform background vocals on his upcoming tour this fall in the following cities:- Wednesday, September 8 Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, Muskegon, MI Friday, September 10 Roberts-Orpheum Theatre, St. Louis, MO Saturday, September 11 Clowes Memorial Hall, […]
Earthsong – replacement score and parts
A follow-up to my June posting regarding Earthsong. I have completely revised the score and am keen to see copies of the old version out of circulation. For a replacement PDF score please click here – it will download immediately. For a MIDI simulation of the new score please click here – when […]
Two new carols
The Brown Birds. Unaccompanied mixed chorus. Poem of Eleanor Farjeon. Winner of the Amadeus Choir (Toronto) Carol writing contest. 1 min 20 s Kings Came Riding. Mixed chorus with solo oboe (or substitutes). Poem of Charles Williams. 4 min 30 s. Music of Brian Holmes Published by William Thorpe. http://www.thorpemusic.com/holmes01.html
New Sacred Anthem for Christmas
HERITAGE show choir in NJ goes broke
Board members and executive director Donavon Soumas said last week that the H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. (Helping to Enhance Resources by Incorporating The Arts to Gain Education) Show Choir suspended operations a little more than a month ago due to funding shortages. The nonprofit foundation of the same name, through which the choir is managed, remains active as officials mull […]