Do working mothers face specific vocal challenges? Are those women/mothers working in specific vocally-intensive professions more susceptible to issues related to vocal health? A new study currently underway at the Northern Illinois University seeks to understand such issues. One of the co-researchers, Mary Lynn Doherty, has commented frequently about vocal matters both on this […]
Composition Spotlight: “The Birds”
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.) The Birds by David Basden for […]
GUEST BLOG: “Three Choral Journal Updates You Should Know” by Amanda Bumgarner
THREE Choral Journal UPDATES YOU SHOULD KNOW, by Amanda Bumgarner A few months ago, I introduced a Choral Journal reader survey, and I have had hundreds of responses so far. For those of you who have not yet offered feedback, the survey will remain open until the end of 2014 and is available at: […]
Saturday Respite: Trick-or-Treat, Walt Style
With Halloween coming up, here’s a little taste of Disney’s take on trick-or-treat, circa 1952.