FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville Singers Announces New Executive Director Bruce Cokeroft, outgoing Board President of The Nashville Singers, Inc. has announced that Todd Wilson has been appointed as the organization’s first Executive Director. “As one of our founders, musical leaders, and Vice-President of Marketing, Todd’s leadership and vision have served as the driving […]
Swan song for Pleasanton choir director of 20 years
by Jeanine Benca PLEASANTON — Joe Hebert, the Catholic Community of Pleasanton’s longtime choral director, is singing his swan song after 20 years. Hebert who led the choir’s performance before a papal audience during the group’s recent trip to Rome, will direct his final Pleasanton concert on Friday. He said he is leaving to conduct […]
Ecumenical singers celebrate the season
By Leanne Moore MONMOUTH, IL — In 1979 a group of 12 singers got together to form what would become a Monmouth tradition — the Ecumenical Singers, directed by Leo Ramer. “It’s never the same every year, but it grew to as many as 131,” Ramer said. Though the members have changed over the years […]
Seniors find community in Western Home choir
By SUE WILLETT CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Jerry Larson joined the choir because he simply loves to sing. Becky Bierwirth says she likes the interaction with other members. Jim Tice joined as a way to get to know people when he first moved to the Western Home Communities. Gathering weekly in the Wind Cove dining […]
Free Voice Classes for Men in Lexington MA
Sounds of Concord will again be offering free* group voice classes for men who sing and who wish to become better singers. If you are a guy or know a guy who enjoys singing, this is a great program! The classes are sponsored by Sounds of Concord, an award winning men’s a cappella chorus, and […]
Bernstein conducting without his arms . . . NPR article
In this delightful article, Robert Krulwich explores conducting: Bernstein without arms and Gergiev with a toothpick.