New to the Shchedryk Ukrainian Choir Series, “Вийди Іванку / Come Out Ivanko,” by Roman Surzha is a musical fantasy and stylization of folk songs performed in spring, calling for the arrival of the sun and warmth. With a chorus echoing folk notes of Tchaikovsky, this piece is more than a spring song—it’s a dramatic emotional arc, moving […]
In admiration of our Planet’s Abundance
Mother Nature’s got some ideas for you… … so get ready to immerse yourself in these pieces and sing her praises! Categories of Sublime Beauty, Humility, and Advocacy feature options as wildly abundant and interconnected as the Earth Goddess herself. Lose yourself in these works that celebrate the divine gifts nature shares with us. Sometimes we simply need to […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all 32 episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In episode 32 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker reflects on the invaluable role of Mentors in shaping a conductor’s career, sharing personal stories of wisdom passed down and lessons learned the hard way from seasoned colleagues. He encourages today’s young choral […]
Open rehearsals 8-25, 9-1, 9-8 in Stow, MA (USA)
The Sounds of Stow Chorus & Orchestra welcomes all area singers to our Open Rehearsals on Monday evenings August 25, September 1, and September 8th at First Parish Church in Stow, MA (353 Great Road), 7:00-9:15 p.m. Come as early as 6:30 to meet your fellow singers and our director. On Sunday, November 23, 2025, […]
IHS&VR Vocal Health Blog This Week: Vaping and Your Voice – Hidden Risks for Singers
The Institute for Healthy Singing & Voice Research has released its latest Vocal Health Blog post, exploring what current science says about vaping’s impact on the singing voice. Based on a 2022 Laryngoscope study and other recent research, the article outlines how vaping can inflame the airway, thicken mucus, and dehydrate vocal fold tissue, making […]
Auditions for Essential Voices USA – Carnegie Hall Concerts & Community Programs
Judith Clurman’s Essential Voices USA is holding auditions for tenors and basses for their Carnegie Hall concerts (December 20 & 21, 2025 and March 13, 2026) and for their community programs in New York City. Singers are asked to submit their material online in video format or they can request an in-person audition. Singers should: […]