I am a life-long member of choruses and glee clubs — including nearly 32 years with the University Glee Club of New York City (http://www.ugcofnyc.org). In addition, as a professional concert whistler, I am always happy to see new works being created using a whistler, thereby recognizing the legitimacy of our musical art form. I […]
Terre Johnson Named New ACDA Chair for Music in Worship
The American Choral Directors Association is pleased to announce Dr. Terre Johnson’s appointment to the position of ACDA’s National Chair for Music in Worship leadership. ACDA’s structure focuses on specific areas of choral concentration and administration, repertoire, and standards, and Music in Worship is one of these important areas. ACDA’s Executive Committee reviewed a large […]
New work (moderately easy) for SATB and Whistler (or melody instr.)
Go here to listen to Clare Shore’s Show Me the Way, Lord for mixed chorus and solo whistler (or melody instrument): http://www.clareshore.com/LRoom.htm (Featured in FALL 2009 NEW ISSUES, E.C. Schirmer Music)
ChoralNet – ACDA merger details
1. ChoralNet Board becomes a subcommittee of ACDA’s Technology Committee 2. Responsibilities of ChoralNet Committee 3. ACDA takes on full financial support of ChoralNet at an unspecified date 4. ChoralNet Inc. will dissolve on a mutually agreeable date 5. Integrate ChoralNet with ACDA website 6. ChoralNet social networking services become ACDA’s official communications network […]
Meistersingers 4th Annual Choral Composition Competition
4th Annual Choral Composition Competition Postmark Deadline: March 1, 2010 Prize: $1,000.00 and at least two performances by Meistersingers Archival recording for winner’s use toward publishing Possible commercial recording by Meistersingers There is a $25.00 entry fee Submission Guidelines: Complete Competition Submission Form (can be downloaded from www.meistersingers.org) Original Composition for 4-8 part a […]
CANTATICA Announces Board of Directors Chair
CANTATICA, Allentown, PA, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen Scullion as Chair of its newly formed Board of Directors. Ms. Scullion is Vice President of Heritage Investment Portfolio, LP and Central Bucks Management Services, LLC. While her past nine years have been spent in the real estate field, her career has included over 20 years experience in the […]