Polifonia.info (www.polifonia.info) is a Social Network Web site that came to live on the 12th of November 2011, and it will be running in “beta testing” until the 31st of December 2011. The idea behind Polifonia.info is to bring together people passionate about choir music. Through Polifonia.info, members will be able to find (and/or invite) […]
Choir sings away blues
FRANKSTON, AUSTRALIA — IF you’ve been looking for an excuse to belt out a few tunes, City Life’s Heartsong singing group may be a fun option. Singing leader Cherie Baxter said the group could benefit people’s wellbeing as well as their singing skills. “There is nothing quite like singing in a group. It […]
Magnificat (four-part women’s choir & harp)
There is a new setting of the Magnificat, by Richard Toensing, for four-part women’s choir and harp. It is a unique blend of the Christian East and West traditions and a wonderful alternative to Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Listen to the Magnificat, performed by In Mulieribus, http://www.inmulieribus.org. Magnificat, Richard Toensing, Part 1, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSWlz4vfvpU Magnificat, Richard Toensing, Part 2, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLSf9PPGsQ8 From […]
Only Men Aloud get their own TV series
THEY won the hearts of the nation when they were voted Britain’s favourite choir on a reality TV programme. Now Only Men Aloud have landed their own prime-time series. And as well as showcasing the musical talents of the Cardiff-based choir, it sounds like it includes plenty of capers too. “I wanted […]
New Year Blessing release
Wayland Rogers is happy to announce the publication of his “New Year Blessing” by Boosey and Hawkes. CME Holiday Lights Series: Holiday Lights Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes SATB Composer: Wayland Rogers Based on an Irish blessing, this one-minute work may be performed in a variety of ways: SATB, as a solo, with […]
Exuberant choral music prof’s baton quiet
By KYLE MUNSON • November 7, 2010 Cedar Rapids, Ia. — Coe College senior Janet Stone’s mellifluous soprano rang out Thursday with the aria “Ah! I Want to Live” from Charles Gounod’s 19th century French opera version of “Romeo and Juliet.” The song’s youthful joy belies how we all know Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy ends: the […]