By Carma Wadley, Deseret News At 9:30 sharp on Sunday morning, the cue is given and soft music caresses the Tabernacle: “Gently raise the sacred strain, for the Sabbath’s come again, that man may rest, that man may rest.” For the next half-hour, the Tabernacle will be filled with the glorious sounds of “Music and […]
Gloriae Dei Cantores releases “Keeping Christmas”
World renowned and Massachusetts based choir Gloriae Dei Cantores releases a beautiful new recording for the holidays entitled Keeping Christmas. Each Advent, Gloriae Dei sings the full service of Advent Lessons & Carols in their home church, The Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans, MA. This offering is for individuals, families, and our troops abroad who […]
Donald Appert added to RedHouse Arts catalog
RedHouse Arts is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Donald Appert to our growing team of choral composers. Dr. Appert is Music Director/Conductor of the Clark College Orchestra in Vancouver, Washington, where he also serves as Professor and Head of the Music Department. He conducts the Oregon Sinfonietta in Portland, Oregon and is the […]
Pacific Chorale releases new recording of Rachmaninov’s “Vespers”
Santa Ana, CA – Pacific Chorale Artistic Director John Alexander and President and CEO Kelly Ruggirello announce the November 7, 2010 release of the organization’s newest recording, Pacific Chorale Live: Rachmaninov Vespers. Recorded during the 140-voice Pacific Chorale’s May 23, 2010 performance of the Russian masterwork, this is the Chorale’s tenth […]
Simon Estes shares his story with HS Choir
By Dean Close · 11:46am October 29th, 2010 VINTON, IA — Simon Estes did not grow up dreaming of being one of the most renowned opera singers in the entire world. He never even heard opera music until he went to college. Estes, who will perform a concert Saturday evening at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School […]
Young Composers Competition for Women’s Voices
The Milwaukee Choral Artists, one of five professional women’s vocal ensembles in the United States, invites entries for its second Young Composer Composition Competition. Scores are due January 15, 2011. For information, visit www.milwaukeechoralartists.org.