The following story about former Peebles resident Brandon Stroup includes writing, reprinted and updated, by Sarah Womer, a staff writer with the Yuma Sun newspaper of Yuma, Ariz., www.yumasun.com. Stroup was interviewed recently by Womer as he prepared the Yuma Ecumenical Choir for a performance of the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah.” The 2000 graduate […]
Chorus Creates Harmonious Future for Boston’s Children
Hubie Jones Created Children’s Choir in Order to Bridge Boston’s Racial Divides By RON CLAIBORNE The Boston Children’s Chorus is a talented group of young musicians who have delighted audiences across the country. But this chorus is actually much about much more than just entertainment. The chorus is a place where racial harmony is as […]
SLSO announces new In Unison Chorus director
BY SARAH BRYAN MILLER The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has announced a new director for the In Unison Chorus: Kevin McBeth, director of music at Manchester United Methodist Church since 1995, and a familiar figure in the area's choral music scene. McBeth, 50, was chosen after a nearly year-long search for a replacement for chorus […]
Can Glee Club Reduce Dropout Rates?
By Kristina Rizga Editors’ Note: This education dispatch is part of a new ongoing series reported from Mission High School, where education writer Kristina Rizga is known to students as “Miss K.” Click here to see all of Mojo’s recent education coverage, or follow The Miss K Files on Twitter or with this RSS Feed. […]
“Handful of Keys,” Let’s Do It” and “Strike Up the Band” fantasies
Elaborate 8-10-part a cappella show choir arrangements originally premiered by Chanticleer. Lots of fun, but definitely challenging. Pieces received excellent reviews when premiered. “Let’s Do It” also performed by San Francisco Symphony Chorus and recorded by Chanticleer and Phoenix Chamber Choir. To hear mp3s, please visit www.kenmalucelli.com. Click on “Secular Choral.” To view sample pages, […]
TIMOTHY SEELIG – Takes His Baton To SF Gay Men’s Chorus
Following an extensive search, San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus has announced that effective January 1, 2011, the internationally renowned and respected choral guru, Dr. Timothy Seelig, will take the podium as its next Artistic Director and Conductor. Vance George, conductor Emeritus of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, says: “Tim is a truly gifted conductor. Audiences […]