Just Discovered: Two Pieces for Male Choir by the Young Brahms The musicologist Helmut Lauterwasser, staff member of the „Répertoire International des Sources Musicales“ (RISM) in the work group located at the Bavarian State Library in Munich, recently discovered two choral pieces for men’s voices by the young Johannes Brahms: „Des Postillons Morgenlied“ (text by Wilhelm Müller) and „Goldne Brücken“ […]
New setting: In Paradisum
Good day colleagues! I’m pleased to announce the competion of a new SATB work. In Paradisum was composed in memory of a deceased friend, and I’m pleased to offer it to the choral community. It is scored for SATB choir and Organ, and is accessible to a variety of high school, university, church and […]
Dr. Clayton Parr receives Marshall Bartholomew Award from IMC
Dr. Clayton Parr, Director of Choral Activities at DePaul University’s School of Music, has been announced as the recipient of the Marshall Bartholomew Award at the 2010 National Seminar of Intercollegiate Men’s Choruses, Inc. at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The Bartholomew Award, established in memory of the legendary conductor of the Yale Glee Club […]
New Choral CHARISMA Website: What’s Inside
I’ve just launched a “new and improved” website (www.choralcharisma.com), which includes the following: Safety First. How to establish a safe and supportive environment, and why it’s in everybody’s best interest – audience members included. Includes games and activities designed to build personal commitment, trust, and a strong sense of ensemble. Movement & Warm-ups. How to help singers […]
Elgar to be removed from £20 note
The Bank of England is withdrawing the older style £20 notes that show a portrait of Sir Edward Elgar. Holders of these notes may continue to use them until the end of June 2010.
Ernest Bloch’s Sacred Service in Boston March 14
Chorus pro Musica in collaboration with the New England Philharmonic and the Zamir Chorale of Boston will present Ernest Bloch’s masterwork, The Sacred Service (Avodath Hakodesh), Sunday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m. at John Hancock Hall in Boston, MA. Pre-concert discussion at 3:00 hosted by Richard Dyer, with Ernest Bloch II and Joshua Jacobson. http://choruspromusica.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=230255