Early music sweeps us away to a vanished world of mystery and wonder, a world of candles, stone, wood, and intimate music. Like a blossoming flower, the best early music is fresh, beautiful, ethereal, and fragrant. Take Decut huius cunctis horis from Rose Ensemble’s new Slavic Wonders series. Scored for treble voices and viola pedal, the […]
Immigrants – song and choral piece
Hello Colleagues, I have been on this exchange for some time but never made a post. I’d like to introduce myself. I’m a composer with a long track record and I have a song that I think many folks would be interested to sing at this momentous time in our nation’s history. “Immigrants” is a […]
Musica International – Favorite piece of June 2025
Favorite piece of Musica International, the global choral database, for June 2025: “Insalata italiana”, by Franz Friedrich Richard GENÉE (Austria/Germany). This humorous piece parodies a typical opera scene, playfully using a variety of Italian musical terms. Written for SATB or TTBB choir, it’s an enjoyable musical joke that can be especially entertaining with some creative […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
In Episode 23 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker dives into The Naming of Voices, examining the history, assumptions, and consequences behind labeling singers as sopranos, altos, tenors, or basses. Learn why misassigned voice parts can lead to tension, poor intonation, and ensemble imbalance – and how thoughtful, flexible assignments can unlock freedom and blend. This […]
Protec Singer’s Mask NEW lot
Anyone interested in a lot of 53 Protec Singer’s masks? I have 5 large, 43 medium and 5 small masks available. Concert black. They are brand new, never opened. Located in Illinois, but willing to ship. Make me an offer! Retail on these masks are between $15 and $30 a piece. Please message with any […]
Saving all the Whales in the Sea – by Elizabeth Alexander
My newest choral concoction, a high-spirited, flexibly-voiced farce about some exceedingly like-minded people, has a “whale” of a backstory! The song was inspired by something that happened thirty years ago…and also right now… In the early 90’s I attended a peace rally in Madison, Wisconsin. As the speeches got underway the air was filled with […]