Performance Today on Jan 8, in its weekly feature of 21st century composers, included excerpts from the “Kontakion on the Nativity of Christ,” an Orthodox Christmas choral concerto, along with comments from its composer Richard Toensing. The “Kontakion” was performed by Cappella Romana, with conductor Alexander Lingas, St. Agatha’s Catholic Church, Portland, Oregon. The program is archived and can […]
New Tradition Chorus “Meet the Director Open House”–Jan. 18
On January 18, 2010, the New Tradition Chorus (past international champions of the Barbershop Harmony Society) will host an open house during our regular rehearsal time–7:30-10:30 p.m.–designed to introduce our new Music Director, Bryan Harden, to the community. All are welcome to attend. Location is our regular meeting hall, St. Peter Community Church, 2700 Willow Road […]
Programming Zigeunerlieder?
Clare Shore’s New Work for Chorus & Solo Whistler
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)