A very smart student of mine pointed me to this interesting BBC series on sacred music, specifically the modern British composers of sacred music. Very interesting to hear the perspective of Macmillan, Rutter, and Tavener. There are 6 short videos in the series. Here is one that starts with Tavener and the funeral of […]
If you’ve never commissioned a work . . . check this out!
Check out this new project from the composers community, described here by Gordon Thornett: A highly innovative project was launched yesterday, whereby choirs who have not previously commissioned any new music through lack of funds, but who would like to, can commission a piece by agreeing to premiere it and make available a good […]
World Choir Games – bringing nations together
Cincinnati hosted the World Choir Games this month. I wish I could have attended the festival and competition; it looks like it was a tremendous success! Here is a little bit from Cincinnati's "City Beat" that talks about the emotions that surround the award ceremony: By scoring within certain point ranges, singing groups […]
Rilling steps down from Oregon Bach Festival
I’m finding most of my choral news of Facebook these days: As he prepared last week for Sunday’s upcoming performance of the St. Matthew Passion, Helmuth Rilling grilled his conducting students behind the scenes at the Oregon Bach Festival, making sure that they were tuned into even the tiniest details in the sprawling choral […]
Batman – Choral director?
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Three great things
Three great things: 1. This ChoirTV site by Interkultur is really incredible. 2. The World Choir Games must be a hit, because 3. Stellenbosch University Choir continues to amaze everyone with elite performances all over the world. Hint: Unfortunately your browser does not have Flash Player installed or the Flash […]