Frances Farrell’s arrangement of Robbie Smith’s “Painter of Wintertime” is a Christmas piece that will catch you by surprise. Light hearted and beautifully crafted lyrics set to a relaxed melody that perfectly crafts a magical winter landscape. Let your choir enjoy singing “Painter of Wintertime” this winter season. Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/frances-farrell/painter-of-wintertime/
Auditions for Angelica Women’s Chamber Choir
Angelica, a 12-voice women’s chamber choir acclaimed for its “gorgeous sound and rich sonorities,” is seeking a second alto to begin this fall. We are also seeking a 1st/2nd soprano for one season, to substitute for a singer who will return in the spring. We seek singers who have choral experience; are fairly good sight-readers; […]
Let’s Have Some Music – by Robbie Smith; arr. Laura Hawley
If you want a barn burner to start your choir’s concert, look no further. Robbie Smith’s “Let’s Have Some Music” will get the choir and audience ready for a wonderful evening. Available at Cypress Choral Music https://cypresschoral.com/composers/laura-hawley/lets-have-some-music/
Auditions for Valley Concert Chorale’s 60th Anniversary Season
Livermore, CA – The Valley Concert Chorale, the Tri-Valley’s premier chorus, celebrating its 60th Anniversary season is seeking new singers. Auditions are available by appointment in September. Details are as follows: Auditions by appointment Monday, September 12 and 19 Call (925) 866-4003 or text to (650) 274-5315 Full vaccination required and mask Rehearsals and auditions […]
Women’s a Cappella Ensemble Open Rehearsal Night September 19
Harmony Fusion, a women’s a cappella vocal ensemble, will host a special open rehearsal night to welcome new singers. Details are as follows: Open Rehearsal Night Monday, September 19, 2022; 7-9:30 pm Hill and Valley Women’s Club 1808 B Street, Hayward (Just off 580 in Castro Valley/Hayward region) Harmony Fusion, a chapter of Sweet Adelines […]
Emptying the Finale Folder
A favorite song heard every Christmas is “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” music and lyrics by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin. Teaching in high school, I loved to work with vocal jazz and one Christmas I made an a cappella arrangement of this song for my POP Group. But because of copyright, it […]

