We need a new Choral Literature textbook, one that features recordings, audio, video, and interactivity. Apple's new iBook author program might be the way we get there – here is a bit about it from MacRumors: Apple released an easy to use tool called iBooks Author which allows anyone (publishers and users) to create […]
So many choices with Spotify
I’m teaching Choral Literature in Spring 2011. As a part of my preparation, I’m investing in a couple of new resources: 1. The digital version (i.e. Kindle) of Dennis Shrock’s Choral Repertoire (I already own the hardback). (Hey Dennis, can’t I get a discount by purchasing both?) 2. I’ve decided to subscribe to the “premium” […]
It just kept ringing
A fascinating story about a cellphone and Mahler’s Ninth Symphony: During the New York Philharmonic’s performance Tuesday night, it was interrupted by an iPhone. The jarring ringtone—the device’s “Marimba” sound, which simulates the mallet instrument—intruded in the middle of the movement, emanating from the first row at Avery Fisher Hall. When the phone wasn’t immediately hushed, […]
Conflicts between music and athletics
ChoralNet user Josh Bronfman found this policy about conflicts between musical performances and athletic events. See what you think: Procedure for Handling Possible Scheduling Conflicts Where conflicts seem to be unavoidable, the following regulations will prevail. Every attempt shall be made so that the student need not be asked to make a choice, nor […]
Did you miss the Chanticleer Christmas Card?
I missed this during the holiday season but it is certainly well done – check it out:
Singing is therapy
It isn't often that musicians are featured positively on the news. This music therapist brings life to children in Atlanta: