Daniel Pink posted a link to this article that I think might have some ramifications for choir directors and choirs. See what you think about these points and then follow the link to the whole article: 1. Know who’s playing – design for their social style. There are a lot of different ways to entertainment […]
Eric Whitacre’s TEDtalk and why it is important
Eric Whitacre’s TEDtalk is now up on the TED site. He did a tremendous job – a standing ovation in the middle and also at the end as he talks about his two virtual choir projects. We are fortunate to have an Eric Whitacre in our camp – he is easily the most recognizable […]
Scribd – something old and new
I seem to have joined “SCRIBD” some time ago – it is one of the many innovative websites that I find and embrace one day – and forget about it the next. But this thing seems to have some potential! I need a way to embed a PDF version of my program and found […]
Chicago reviewed
Check out Paul Carey’s blog for a review of ACDA Chicago. He has three blogs up so far – Day 1, Day 1 extended, and Day 2. I’ve been pleased to discover a few other bloggers talking about ACDA Chicago. Look here for the Waving the Magic Wand. And here for Jed’s top […]
The “Oh Wow” moment
Composer Roger Bourland talks about the “Oh Wow” moment: Some of my most adorable but embarrassing moments have been a professional situation, conducting a paid orchestra or a chamber ensemble, and all of a sudden my beat evaporates into “oh wow…” and Roger forgets where he is and thinks to himself: wow, that is really […]
Sviridov and GDC on ABC
Some top notch choral music was in the background of ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7” a few nights ago. I’ve never heard of the series, but I have certainly heard of Sviridov and Gloriae Dei Cantores! Click here to view and listen.