This week marks the 200th anniversary of the United States National Anthem. The occasion will be marked by a large number of celebrations, from small town-square affairs to exhibits and events at the Smithsonian Institution. Perhaps the biggest splash commemorating the bicentennial of the Star Spangled Banner will take place in Maryland, home of […]
GUEST BLOG: “The Building Always Wins,” by Thomas More Scott
THE BUILDING ALWAYS WINS, by Thomas More Scott I just returned home from Paris, where I had the incredible opportunity to study at La Schola Cantorum under the auspices of the European American Musical Alliance (EAMA). The month-long program is modeled on the pedagogy of Nadia Boulanger, the iconic teacher of Aaron Copland […]
Name That Choir Tune (No. 1)
“Five from the Folder: Mixed Voices” by Rika R. Heruth
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Rika R. Heruth 1. “Buccinate in Neomenia Tuba.” Giovanni Croce. Mark Foster Music Co. No. 423 A double choir motet inspired by the architecture of St. Mark’s Cathedral. The cori spezzati style of this work is filled with musical metaphors! An exciting opener! 2. “Sehnsucht.” Johannes Brahms. CPDL […]
“Five from the Folder: Women’s Voices” by Dana W. Taylor
FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: WOMEN’S VOICES by Dana W. Taylor 1. “Benedicamustrope: Congaudeant catholici” SSA. Anonymous 4, earthsongs Fun tosing but a challenge to learn. A very good work to introduce early polyphony.A4’s recording varies rhythmically from this edition. 2. “Geantrai” by Michael McGlynn. anuna.ie SSAA Gaelic title translates as “happy song”. Challenging […]
Composition Spotlight: “You Stand Above Time”
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.) You Stand Above Time by Julie […]