(An excerpt from the Choral Journal column, “Get Down,” by Gene Grier) Can a classically trained singer with a strong interest in jazz find satisfaction from directing a show choir? That depends on the educational goals of the particular teacher. After bearing the trials of friends who think I’ve sold out jazz and […]
CJ Replay: Deciphering the Composer
(An excerpt from the Choral Journal article, “Editing Early Music: Some Notes on Procedure and Presentation,” by Ronald Broude) In general, a responsible editor seeks to present an "authoritative" version of the work he is editing. A version is by definition "authoritative" when it conforms to the "author's" (i.e., the composer's) intentions; the editor's […]
It’s About the Phrase – Following the Poetry (part 1)
Composition Spotlight: She Moved Through the Fair
COMPOSITION SPOTLIGHT ~ by Jack Senzig (Each week we look at one or two of the best choral works posted in the Composition Showcase here on ChoralNet. This is where we store a treasure trove of works that your choirs will love to sing and your audiences will love to hear.) She Moved Through the […]