COMPOSITION SPOTLIGHT ~ by Jack Senzig (Each week we look at a piece of useful repertoire from the ChoralNet Community Composition Showcase. A variety of voicings and levels of difficulty will be presented. Enjoy!) A God and Yet A Man by David Madiera SATB a cappella (click for PDF and AUDIO) Level: High School or higher, advanced Church Choir Uses: […]
ACDA Remembers . . .
Amid the echoing thunder from vicious terrorism in Massachusetts and a tragic explosion in Texas, the American Choral Directors Association recalls the event that took place in Oklahoma City on this day in 1995 and shares this message of hope and of healing from the 2009 ACDA National Conference.
It’s About the Phrase – Approaching the Cadence
Who is the Choral Art?
(Yes, we realize that the title is grammatically incorrect, it is however accurate.) Among the countless, amazing things about our art form is that it is simultaneously unifying and universal. Simply put: anyone, anywhere can participate in the entire spectrum of choral music. As you read this, a choir in Louisanna is studying […]
Saturday Respite: Six-Part Singing at a Baseball Game
Here is a six-part version of the National Anthem. (Tonight’s first pitch in OKC is at 7:05. I’ll be there, but I know the Anthem's performance will not be this cool!)
Choral Caffeine: Gender Words
While watching a classic old black & white move recently, one was struck by the incredible changes that have taken place in the role gender plays in society. In his article, “Church Musicians and Inclusive Language: A Beginning” (Central Division Resound Vol.34, No.1), Andy Call discusses how the use of words reflects such changes: […]