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 […]
Old American Christmas songs set for SATB, violin, harp, tamborine
As you plan next season, I’d like to offer my new piece Shepherds and Angels for your Christmas concert. It’s appropriate for professional or skilled college or community chorus. Instrumentation is SATB, violin, harp and tamborine. The prelude plus nine old American Christmas songs have a spirited accompaniment inspired by folk fiddling, 25 minutes […]
Chamonix mountain guides release choral CD
by Alison Shayler Chamonix, FR — As if rescuing hapless mountaineers and lost Alpinists wasn’t enough, Chamonix Compagnie des Guides have also turned their talents towards the music industry. 17 members of the mountain guides society have spent hours in a recording studio in Sallanches putting together a collection of songs in memory of colleagues […]
Johannes Somary, 1935-2011, composer and conductor of Amor Artis Chorale
SOMARY–Johannes, died on February 1st at age 75 from complications following a stroke. The community mourns deeply the loss of a brilliant musician, dedicated teacher, devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather. He is survived by his wife Anne, his children Stephen, Geoffrey, and Karen, his brother Wolfgang, his sister Maria, and seven grandchildren. The […]